Loretta Ann Esch-Haight
1956 - 2026
Loretta Ann Esch-Haight
1956 - 2026
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BORN
1956
DIED
2026
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May
26
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Ave Hall
506 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
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Loretta is survived by her husband, Glenn (Bill) Haight; sons, William (Billy) Esch and Leonard Haight; as well as her daughter, Elizabeth Haight.
Her siblings, Debbie (Barry) Webber, Paul (Jane) Esch, Steve (Barb) Esch, Mary II (Richard) Mull, Lesa (Dan) Maurice, Katie (Pete) Sinsil, Anna (Keith) Mitchell.
Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Joseph Esch; her son, Benjamin Esch; and her sisters, Lizzy Patterson and Judy Morse.
Loretta's celebration of Life will be held on, May 26, 2026, 2-5PM, at Eastern Ave Hall, 506 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
A special thanks to Hospice of Ludington and those who helped take care of Loretta.
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Loretta Marinelli
February 20, 2026
Rest in paradise 'Big Lo'. I'm proud to be your namesake and grateful for the love, laughs, and encouragement. Love, 'Little Retta'
Anne Bolier
February 20, 2026
Heaven got a New Angel Today
Thank You for the Love we Shared, the Songs we Sang, and the Wonderful Times we had Growing Up.
RIP Sweet Reggie.
Love You, Always and Forever.
Anne
Brittany Phillips
February 20, 2026
I will never forget Retta calling me Britters growing up on Daleshire Dr. I was sad when the family moved away to Michigan years ago. I still look at their old home when I´m in the neighborhood. Alot memories growing up with the Esch & Haight family. Sending our condolences to the entire family. We love you and Retta will be missed dearly.
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Aurora Leon-mull
February 20, 2026
I´ll love you more than you´ll ever know aunty!!! You were always there for me no matter what. Sent me a card every time you couldn´t be there, thought of me when others didn´t. It breaks my heart knowing I´ll never get another, but now you´re not in pain. Rest easy now aunty. I love you
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Upcoming Events
May
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Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Ave Hall
506 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
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