Walter Houghton Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Walter Houghton of Gladstone, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Walter departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Walter may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Walter leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter S. Houghton and Mary Houghton (McGillviry); and his sister Linda Reeves. He is survived by: his wife Lettie MacKenzie (Bratonia); his children, Walter S. Houghton of Mason, MI, Kirstin Burchett (Michael) of Puyallup, WA, Steven Bratonia of Gladstone, MI, Jeff Bratonia (Susan) of Gladstone, MI, Larry Bratonia (Billie Jo) of Gladstone, MI, Nancy Monroe (Mark) of Gladstone, MI and Sandra Bratonia of Gladstone, MI.; and his sister Norma Hager of Ephraim, WI. He is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, And many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Memorial United Methodist Church (1920 Lake Shore Dr, Gladstone, MI 49837). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.