LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WWJ/AP) - A 46-year-old woman is facing charges in connection with the death of her elderly mother found buried outside their southwestern Michigan home.

The Kalamazoo Gazette reports Marcia Lutz of Leroy Township reported to Calhoun County District Court to face a felony charge of concealing a death and a misdemeanor charge of failing to report a body. Court records show she was arraigned Monday and was released on a $1,000 bond.

The body of 74-year-old Phyllis Lutz of Leroy Township was found in January wrapped in blankets in a 4- to 5-foot-deep hole in an area of the yard, in the 10000 block of 4 Mile Road in Leroy Township, that was used as a burn pit. She had last been seen in September.

Michigan State Police troopers discovered the body on January 17, the Battle Creek Enquirer reported, after they went to the home on reports that close friends hasn't seen Phyllis Lutz since September.

Authorities have not said how she died, but noted that she'd suffered from ongoing health issues. MSP Detective 1st Lt. Chuck Christensen told the Gazette there is no indication of foul play, and that the charges reflect that.

According to an obituary, Phyllis Lutz worked as a nurse for many years, loved NASCAR and her cats, and was "world famous" for her chocolate chip cookies and banana bread.

The daughter is scheduled to appear in court again for a preliminary exam on June 17.