William James Callan

William James Callan, aged 94, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.  He was born on the family farm in Grandville, Michigan on February 14, 1931.  Bill’s love of farming, nature, and gardening continued throughout his life.  He was a United States Army Korean War veteran and earned a Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service and United Nations Service Medals. Bill retired from General Motors after 22 years and was an accomplished machinist and electrician.  Prior to that he worked at General Electric for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Kindlarski) Callan in 2019; daughter, Ann Hammond; granddaughter, Laci Washburn.  He will be lovingly remembered by his son, John (Georgia) Callan; grandchildren: Matthew (Sharon) Callan (Danielle, Matthew, Jr., Maya), Molly Callan, Mark Heyboer, Max Heyboer, Chelsea Lozano; as well as several beloved nephews and nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Michael Cilibraise presiding.  Interment St. Patrick Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.