Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Endres, Bradley "Brad" Keith December 27, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday March 14, 2026

BRADLEY KEITH ENDRES Born October 21, 1949, to Keith and Joyce (Clark) Endres of 
Freeport,MI. Brad passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at home with 
family.

Brad graduated from Lakewood High School in 1967 and worked construction until 
he was drafted into the Army into the army in 1969. He served 18 months in 
Vietnam with the 11th Calvary, also known as the Legendary Blackhorse. Brad was 
honorably discharged in 1971 with several medals including a combat infantry 
Badge and a Purple Heart.

Brad married Janet Evans in 1974 and shortly after they bought a barn and 
restored it into their home.Brad was very proud of the home he created where 
they lived for 51 years. He worked construction until his later years, then he 
took up gun smithing and opened Ace Gun Shop in Freeport. Many people visited 
his shop just to see all of his trophy mounts on display. Brad enjoyed hunting 
trips all over and especially in Africa where he went numerous times. He also 
enjoyed fishing, trapping, wood working, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and his 
11th Calvary anual reunions with his daughter Sara.

Brad leaves behind his wife Janet of 51 years; two daughters, Sara Evans and 
Cyndi (Wade0) Curry; son Lanson Endres; two granddaughters, Adrianne and 
Karianne Curry; three sisters, Deb Bump, Diann Endres, and Janet (Mark) Wilson 
along with numerous cousins, nieces, and  nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Noon at the 
Freeport Cemetery.Following the service, guests are invited to the Freeport 
Community Center for a luncheon and time of sharing. Military Honors will be 
provided by the United States Army and the American Legion post 45.

Memorial contributions can be made in Brad Endres's name to: 
Freeport Fire Department, 100 S.State St., Freeport, MI 49325
Freeport District Library, 208 S.St.P.O. Box 4, Freeport,MI 49325
Flat River National Wild Turkey Federation, Youth Hunt.
Checks Payable James Kennedy mailed to: 
James Kennedy, 3875 Hartwell Rd., Saranac, MI 48881

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home-Hastings, 
located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI.

For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.


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