Barton deiters obituary: The article was refreshed to incorporate remarks from Barton Deiters spouse, Lorena, about his demise. Barton Deiters, who turned into a WOOD TV 8 journalist following 16 years at The Grand Rapids Press/MLive, kicked the bucket Friday, April 16, the station said.

In a Facebook post late Friday, his better half said he guaranteed months prior to battle to get his life back.

“Today, I disclosed to him he didn’t need to battle any longer,” Lorena Deiters composed.

“So the adoration for my life, my perfect partner and closest companion and the brilliant dad to my two stunning kids calmly passed on a couple of hours prior. … I just realize that I was blessed that he picked me to share his life. His adoration is and consistently will be my most loved blessing.