James L. Klein

James L. Klein age 59 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born December 31, 1966 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Robert and Julia (Martin) Klein. He graduated from Portage Central High School, attended Northern Michigan University and graduated from DeVry University. Jim was an excellent athlete in High School playing football, baseball and hockey. He enjoyed hunting, Detroit sports teams, spending time on the lake and coaching his children’s sports teams. He was a scratch golfer and enjoyed time on the course. Surviving are his wife Maribeth, who he married on August 11, 1990; children, Lindsey (Kevin) McCoy, Robert (Brittany) Klein; grandchildren, Elliot, Leo; mother, Julia Klein; sister, Carol-Lynne (Craig) Mercer; brother, Timothy (Lisa) Klein; in-laws, Robert and Mary Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father. The family will greet friends Thursday, January 22 from 4 – 6 at the K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to House of Hutch.