James H. Gillan
January 29, 1928 - April 9, 2022
James H. Gillan, age 94, of Grand Junction, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County. James was born January 29, 1928 in Clyde Township, son of the late Clyde and Florence Gillan and had lived in the area since 1963. James honorably served his country as a member of both the US Army and the Air Force. He grew up on a dairy farm as a child and loved farming. James also enjoyed hunting and fishing. James had worked for Du Well in Bangor for many years leaving to work for the Post Office in Grand Junction where he later retired. Surviving are his children, Pamela (Kenneth Kubitski) Gillan, Kenneth (Rickie) Gillan; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michelle, Anthony, Christina, Chad, Brian, Catherine and Pete; many great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine "Cookie;" children, Chuck, Paul and Rebecca; a brother, Melvin. The family will meet friends on Monday, April 18th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com, where funeral services will take place on Tuesday, 11 AM. Interment will follow in Breedsville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the South Haven American Legion Post 49 or the St. Joseph School for Indian Children.
James H. Gillan, age 94, of Grand Junction, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County. James was born January 29, 1928 in Clyde Township, son of the late Clyde and Florence Gillan and had lived in the area since 1963.... View Obituary & Service Information