Charles Lanning Obituary
The passing of Charles Lanning (Grand Rapids, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Lanning to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marland Lanning and Anna Lanning (Dame); and his brother Orville Lanning. He is survived by: his wife Donna Lanning; his children, Brian Lanning (Karen), Jane Henderson (Bryant), Eric Mitchell, Jennifer Newberry, Tim Mitchell (Lesly) and Andy Biggs (Brenda); his grandchildren, Theresa (Dale), Rebecca (Wesley), Jacob (Jessica), Stone, Colin (Norma), Haley, Ashlee, Ben (Moriah), Dylan, Joshua, Ethan and Christopher (Thea); and his siblings, Vern Lanning (Lenora) and Ruthie Gillis (Jack). He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
