My father, who was a lifelong community journalist, used to tell me that there were few types of writing more important than an obituary. It is why he always wrote them himself as an editor rather than assigning them to reporters. I approach each obituary–whether a news obit or one for a memorial advertisement–with care, respect and a sense of honor. I am always grateful to be able to tell these end-of-life stories and perhaps bring some comfort to those left behind.
News Obits
Going Gently: Mortuary owner eases anxiety of planning funerals, Argonaut, March 9, 2023
Robert Gras, Lansing State Journal
Merrill Wyble, Lansing State Journal
Addiann Hinds, Lansing State Journal
Bill Helder, Lansing State Journal
Ron O’Neill, Lansing State Journal
Tommy Gomez, Lansing State Journal
Eli Broad, Los Angeles Downtown News, p. 4
Eli Broad, Santa Monica Argonaut