Longtime community photojournalist Jean M. (Baker) Gallup, age 91, died Friday, April 18.
She was born June 1, 1933, to Art and DeEtte Baker and grew up in Middleville. She graduated from Middleville Schools and worked various jobs before becoming a newspaper reporter and photographer for The Grand Rapids Press, J-Ad Graphics, Penasse Globe and WBCH Radio in Hastings.
A very strong woman, Jean excelled in her work as a reporter because of her love for people. She was married to Cecil Gallup for 58 years until his passing in 2012, with whom they were blessed with five children.
She loved cats and enjoyed fostering many of them.
Surviving Jean are her children, Ron Gallup, Gary Gallup, Mike (Sharon) Gallup, Marilyn (Ed) Corson; son-in-law, Kris Hansen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several siblings, nieces and nephews.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids
A graveside committal will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville.
