Lt. col. Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan

Lt. col. Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr.

April 15, 1948 - September 2, 2026 (78 years old)

East Lansing, Michigan

Lt. col. Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan

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Lt. col. Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr.

April 15, 1948 - September 2, 2026 (78 years old)

East Lansing, Michigan

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Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr. Obituary

The passing of Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr. of East Lansing, Michigan occurred on September 2, 2026. Kenneth, born on April 15, 1948, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Eugene Donovan Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

Kenneth touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Kenneth’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl; his stepchildren, Camille Brochu, Jason La Fay and Stefany La Fay; and his grandchildren, Kruz Brochu and Stefon Smith.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gorsline-Runciman Tiffany Chapel (3232 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48917). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. The military honors was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 1:15 PM and at 1:30 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tiffany Funeral Home



Wed

Sep 16

Visitation

Gorsline-Runciman Tiffany Chapel
3232 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48917

Wed

Sep 16

Funeral service

Gorsline-Runciman Tiffany Chapel
3232 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48917

Thu

Sep 17

Military honors

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

Thu

Sep 17

Military honors

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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September 12, 2026

Roger Burrows wrote a sympathy message

“Ken's passing has left a huge hole in our family and friends of Ken's hearts, if you had Ken as a friend, you had everything ! He was a fellow solider, war hero, patriot, a loyal friend always willing to help those in need. He was very strong in his Christian faith and very much loved his beautiful wife and family. Ken and his dynamic personality with be greatly missed by his friends and associates. Burrows Family”


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