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John Rutan Obituary
John is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janice (Colton) Rutan, whom he married on June 15, 1957. He is also survived by two children, John (Patricia) Rutan and Ann (Jim) McKinley; four grandchildren, Nathan (Kristi) Rutan, John (Amber) Rutan III, Elizabeth (Jarad) Shannon, and James (Kelsey) McKinley Jr.; six great grandchildren, John Rutan IV, Rori Rutan, Graham Rutan, Lauren Shannon, Colton Shannon, and James McKinley III; and one brother, Harold (Peggy) Rutan.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; and five siblings, Charles Rutan, Donald Rutan, Louis Rutan, David Rutan, and Gerald Rutan.
John proudly served our country in the Unites States Army from 1958-1960. He was a member of the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association and also served on the board of directors there. He served as past president of the Inter Lake Lions club in Somerset Center, Michigan as well as past president of the Horton Little League during the 1960's. In addition to John giving of his time he was also employed at Goodyear for over 32 years. He was a farmer at heart and spent many hours working on the family farm.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held at the Hampton Funeral Home in Hanover on Monday, March 2, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am with Pastor Randy Evans, Pastor Craig Goodlock, and Pastor Chris Murphy officiating. Interment will take place at Roseland Memorial Gardens at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, March 1st from 4-7 pm at the Hampton Funeral Home in Hanover. They will also receive friends from 10 am until the time of the service on Monday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Antique Tractor and Engine Association. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhomes.com to sign the guestbook and/or send a condolence to the family.
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Nancy White
March 1, 2026
Bruce and Ann,
Sorry for the loss of your father,
May happy memories of him bring you solace. Rest in peace Mr. Rutan.
With sympathy,
Nancy White (Minder)
Richard Walters
March 1, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. I lived across the street from John and Janis from 1995 - 2000. They were both so very kind to me and treated me like a good friend.
Pearl Harris, Gary, Sharon and Erin Grabowski
February 28, 2026
We share your sadness with Johnny's passing. Remembering the times we enjoyed together with Janice and Johnny. Our love and prayers are with you.
Gary and Pat Spink
February 27, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of John´s passing. We have known him and Janice for a long time and have good memories of him.
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Lynn & Terri Stettler Jordon
February 27, 2026
So sorry for the passing of John Rutan, a good man and a good friend. Janice, our thoughts are with you.
Sharon Kurzy
February 27, 2026
I´m so glad I got to visit him this past summer. I´m so sorry for the loss of a great man.
Robin/Brad Taylor
February 26, 2026
We are sorry for the loss of Uncle Johnny. Unfortunately we are in the U. P. and will not be returning until the following week. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, Robin and Brad.
February 26, 2026
Thank you for your service
Mr. Rutan.
Lina Doty
February 26, 2026
My condolences to the entire family~
Lina Doty
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