Birth date: Mar 19, 1942 Death date: Feb 12, 2026
Ronald Byron “Ron” Norton, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1942, in Muskegon to Byron and Helen (Kuerth) Norton. Ron graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1961. He went on to de Read Obituary
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Sorry, I never had an opportunity to know you.
When I started work at the Chronicle, I was part-time and worked mostly from home. Ron was so kind helping me understand how to send my stories over a very slow modem and answering questions if I had a problem.
My sympathies to Jan and the family.
Barb Aardema
Erin's Baby Shower September 2019
Always there! Ron showed up. My Beloved Great-Aunt Helen's son, Ron, is and was the best. He looked just like my Papa, Carl Kuerth. Everyone said so! Ron told me stories about living and working in Lansing as a printer downtown in what is now LCC's AOF building. When he and Jan came to our house warming, he liked the kosher dills we served so much, they went on a hunt to all the Big Lots to track them down. I was inspired early on by his and Jan's stories traveling to the National Parks and seeing the sights. I will always treasure my Ron memories!
Erin Buitendorp
High school going steady. We were inseparable. He drove me to work. We planned our future.
Always in our hearts Dad. You are sorely missed and we love you so much. XOXOXO
You forgot to mention that Ron was a great cook. Those campground breakfasts were famous among those of us who over indulged And the soups! Cozy comfort, for sure, and always plenty to share. I'm glad you're family. Miss you.
Sending our love, Kristi and Ken
