Obituaries

William Thomas Van Til

William Thomas Van Til

Dec 30, 2023

William “Bill” Van Til 76 years old of Pierson, MI. went on to his heavenly home December 30, 2023, surrounded by family and loving friends.

Bill was born March 24, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was proud to be a Marine. He was employed at American Seating for 43 years and served two years...

Robert Russell

Robert Russell

Dec 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" Worden Russell of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday December 28, 2023 after a five-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. Bob was born in Lansing and spent his youth outdoors enjoying local parks and playing with friends. He was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School. During the Vietnam war, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served...

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Klein, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on 12/26/23 at Butterworth Hospital following a brief period of hospice care subsequent to a prolonged period of medical decline. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Louise (Smaglinski) Klein, two children Kevin and Denise Klein, their spouses, Karen and Jan, two grandchildren, David Klein and Christine...

Terry Lowery

Terry Lowery

Dec 26, 2023

Terry Alan Lowery, Sr., age 75, of Charlotte, Michigan, went

to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26,

2023. He was born on August 6, 1948, in Elyria, Ohio, the

son of Joseph and Donna (Lawrence) Lowery. He

graduated from Elyria High School in 1965, where he

...

Fred Eugene Baker

Fred Eugene Baker

Dec 25, 2023

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Fred Baker of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Fred passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospice House on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at the age of 82. During the last few days of his life, Fred happily enjoyed spending meaningful time with family and close friends and eagerly watched as the Detroit Lions...

Lauretta Tyler

Lauretta Tyler

Dec 25, 2023

Lauretta Fay Tyler, age 65, of Decatur, Michigan, passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1958, and lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. Lauretta's educational journey began at Decatur High School, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with learning and growth, finding solace...

Hugh Gingrich

Hugh Gingrich

Dec 24, 2023

Hugh Arthur Gingrich, age 67, passed away on December 24th, 2023. Born on May 24th, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Hugh had an event filled life with lots of travel and residences across the country, most notably, his home in Arcadia Florida. Hugh’s interests included history, golf, a diehard University of Michigan fan, along with following the Detroit Tigers,...