Jean M. (Baker) Gallup, age 91, of Hastings, MI passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.  Jean was born June 1, 1933, to Art and DeEtte Baker and grew up in Middleville.  She graduated from Middleville Schools and worked various jobs before becoming a newspaper reporter and photographer where she worked for The Grand Rapids Press, JAD Graphics, Penasse Globe, and WBCH Radio in Hastings.  A very strong woman, Jean excelled in her work as a reporter because of her love for people.  She was married to Cecil Gallup for 58 years until his passing in 2012, and together they were blessed with five children.  Family was very important to Jean, and she cherished spending time with them.  She loved cats and enjoyed fostering many of them.  Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil, daughter, Teresa Hansen, granddaughter, Betsy Corson, and several siblings. Lovingly remembering Jean are her children, Ron Gallup, Gary Gallup, Mike (Sharon) Gallup, Marilyn (Ed) Corson; son-in-law, Kris Hansen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several siblings, nieces and nephews.  The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, April 21, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, from 6 to 8 PM.  A graveside committal service will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville on Tuesday, April 22, at 1 PM.