The Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society will welcome Bruce Butgereit to the Hartford Public Library, 12 Church St., on Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. Butgereit is the President and Executive Director of History Remembered, Inc. The mission of this organization is to give voices to those that are no longer with us and to preserve and enhance the historic character of local, state and national resources through advocacy, education and preservation.

Timothy P. Mattimore, 76, of Hartford died June 23, 2026. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford

John’s life began July 16, 1961, in San Diego, California. His parents moved to South Bend, Indiana, where he spent most of his childhood. After graduating high school John earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and found a job working IT support. John lived in the Grand Rapids area with the love of his life Janice McGregor until 2006, when she passed away. He then moved to SW Michigan to be close to his parents. In his spare time John enjoyed online gaming, playing cards and...