Obituary
Veteran Michigan Broadcaster Jim Higgs Dies
RadioInk reported this past Tuesday (5/7) that legendary Kalamazoo broadcaster Jim Higgs has passed away following an illness at age 79. The publication notes that Higgs is remembered for his tireless six-decade passion for radio, his memorable voice, and for being the Music Director that led to the Eagles’ first number-one single.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Loons Announcer and WLUN-FM General Manager Jerry O’Donnell Passes
Former Great Lakes Loons PA Announcer and WLUN-FM (Pinconning) General Manager Jerry O’Donnell passed away April 26 after a battle with cancer. O’Donnell was the team’s first public address announcer, starting with the Loons’ inaugural 2007 season through the 2022 season.
Read MoreFormer WOOD-TV News Director Dan Spaulding Dies at 79
The MAB has learned that former WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) News Director, Dan Spaulding passed away April 7 at age 79. Spaulding, born and raised in Saginaw, graduated from the University of Michigan, earning BA and MA degrees. He served as as the “Voice” of the bands, announcing the marching band at the Big House.
Read MoreLongtime Sanilac Broadcasting Personality and Polka Host Paul Osentoski Passes Away
The Sanilac Broadcasting Family (Sandusky) is mourning the loss of one of its most popular and familiar voices. Paul Osentoski, who has worked with the company since 1980, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 70.
Read MoreAdrian Broadcaster/Actor Peter Stewart Passes at 62
As a broadcaster, Stewart was involved with local Adrian radio stations for over 25 years. He filled many roles on WLEN-FM, WABJ-AM and WQTE-FM. WLEN wrote that “Pete’s easy-going personality and sense of humor will be missed by many in Lenawee County.”
Read MoreDetroit TV and Sports Radio icon Ron Cameron Dies at 79
The Detroit News reports that Ron Cameron, a longtime voice of numerous Detroit radio stations over the past 40 years and a face on TV stations died Tuesday (2/20) at 79.
Read MoreFormer Michigan Broadcaster Skip Diegel Dies at 75
The MAB has learned of the passing of former Michigan broadcaster Skip) Diegel, who passed away unexpectedly at age 75 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read MoreDetroit Icon Ken Calvert Passes at 72
Ken Calvert, who was on Detroit radio for over 40 years, died on Wednesday. He was 72. He worked for several Detroit rock stations, such as WRIF-FM, WCSX-FM, WWWW-FM, WLLZ-FM and others. He was also a Detroit Pistons PA announcer for 16 years.
Read MoreDon Swindell: 1953-2023
On December 11, Detroit radio veteran Don Swindell passed away at age 70. Throughout his career, Swindell served as Creative Services Director/Executive Morning Show Producer at WDFN-AM (1994-2002); APD/Creative Director at WXYT-AM/FM (2002-2007), and Imaging Director for CBS Radio Detroit (2008-2015).
Read MoreMarquette’s Tom Feldhusen Passes at 84
Former Upper Peninsula radio and television personality Tom Feldhusen passed away December 2 at his home in Marquette at age 84. The long-time news and sportscaster may be best remembered for co-hosting the popular “Déjà Vu” morning talk show on WJPD-AM radio
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