Adelbert Rector Obituary
We announce the death of Adelbert Rector of Sparta, Michigan, who passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 89. Adelbert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Adelbert Rector to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theo Rector and Edith Rector (McWilliams); and his brother Eugene Rector. He is survived by: his wife Betty Rector; his children, Rick Rector (Heather), Cheryl Russo and Susie Gatrell (Mark); his grandchildren, Matt Rector (Ashley), Joey Rector (Ashley), Richelle Rector, Conner Rector, Payton Rector, Harrison Gatrell, Jessica Gatrell and Madison Gatrell; his great grandchildren, Rhett Rector, Paisley Rector, Collyns Rector, Reylynn Tinsley and Paisley Gatrell; and his sister-in-law Jeanie Rector.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to Corewell Health Hospice - Home Based Health Care, 7751 Byron Center Avenue SW, Suite C, Byron Center, MI 49315.
