Willard Laurence Tickler Obituary
We bid farewell to Willard Laurence Tickler of Grant, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Willard Laurence touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willard Laurence Tickler to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Darlene Christine Tickler; his parents, Isadore Tickler and Clara Tickler; and his parents-in-law, Howard J and Evelyn Porter (Freel).
He is survived by: his daughters, Shirley Tickler, Janett Porras (Pete Bonner) and Kelli Zobel (Carl); his grandchildren, Allen Hotchkiss, Melissa Serba (Brian), Megen Hilbrand (Justin), Rafe Hotchkiss (Karen Jorgensen), Andrew Zobel (Kaila), Gabrielle Hunter (Zac) and Autumn Porras; his sister Rita Bellmore; his sisters-in-law, Gloria Schullo (Mike), Lorilee Hull, Susan Wolfsen (Dale), Kristy Faurot, Lucinda Porter and Judy Porter; his siblings, Ervin (Selma Tickler), Rubert (Betty Tickler), Edwin (Viola Tickler), Albert (Viola Tickler), Bernice (George Kodric) and Anna Belle (Rudy Carrier); and also, Jack E Hull, Ken Bellmore, Howard J Porter Jr., Kenneth Porter (Barry), Jon Porter (Jack) and Ronald Faurot Jr..
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services Grant Chapel (45 E Main St, Grant, MI 49327). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Hillside Cemetery (2110 E 128th St, Grant, MI 49327).
Donations in Willard's honor may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
