Timothy Edward Vertrees Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Timothy Edward Vertrees Sr. (Lansing, Michigan), born in Jackson, Michigan, who passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Timothy E. Vertrees II; his mother Elmira Gruenberg; his aunt Dolly Hunt; his uncle Harold McCann; his great-grandparent Mable McCann; his siblings, Pam York, Michael Gruenberg and Bill Gruenberg; and his close friend Tony Trevino.
He is survived by: his daughters, Marlena Vertrees, Melissa Del Rio (Homer), Malinda Jones-Vertrees (late Bart Jones) and Annette Gamez (Joel); his grandchildren, Brittany Waters (Dustin Woods), Jacob Waters, Sierah Del Rio, Mario Del Rio, Christian Vertrees, Kameron Vertrees, Marisa Vertrees, Emeliana Vertrees, Timothy Vertrees III, Lorelei Gamez, Amelia Gamez and Ava Gamez; his sisters, Robin Saxson (late Robert Saxson), Wendy Aiken (late Bob Aikin), Karen Emmons (late Louis Emmons) and Sharon Seymour (late Bill Seymour); his uncle Robert McCann; his aunt Sharon McCann; and his pet Star. He is also survived by many friends "brothers", cousins, nieces, and nephews.
