John Bruce Rutan Obituary
We bid farewell to John Bruce Rutan of Hanover, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 25, 2026 at the age of 90. John Bruce 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 John Bruce Rutan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clair Rutan and Charlotte Rutan (Lane); and his brothers, Charles Rutan, Donald Rutan, Louis Rutan, David Rutan and Gerald Rutan.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Rutan (Colton); his children, John Rutan (Patricia) and Ann McKinley (Jim); his grandchildren, Nathan Rutan (Kristi), John Rutan III (Amber), Elizabeth Shannon (Jarad) and James McKinley Jr. (Kelsey); his great grandchildren, John Rutan IV, Rori Rutan, Graham Rutan, Lauren Shannon, Colton Shannon and James McKinley III; and his brother Harold Rutan (Peggy).
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