Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Neil Joseph Sutherland, age 58, of, of Ionia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born in Newport, Kentucky, son of Gary Starr and Joann (Bohlman) Sutherland. Neil worked for much of his life as a self-employed construction and repairs contractor. Health challenges forced an early retirement however he had many hobbies and interests to...

Nov 15, 2024

David Wayne “Dave” Lackey, age 71, was born on December 15, 1952, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Ruby Major. In 1974 he married his first wife Shelley and had his two kids Nichelle and Michael. Years after his divorce in 2007 he married the love of his life, Sharon. Together they loved traveling up north enjoying nature, trying their...

Jan 17, 2025

James passed away unexpectedly, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a brief illness. An obituary will be uploaded to this site when completed and his service information can be found below.    

Jan 11, 2025

Joanne Catherine (Dillenbeck) Holderman, age 88, of Greenville, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital. She was born on June 12,1936, daughter of Abner Joseph and Belma Pearl (Hogan) Dillenbeck, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Belding Area Schools and married to start her family early in life. She was dedicated to raising her...

Dec 27, 2024

David Charles “Dave” Edmonds, age 85, of Muir, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home with his family under hospice care. Dave was born on November 6, 1939, in Carson City, Michigan, the son of Ernest Glen and Blanche Luelle (Loudenbeck) Edmonds, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Lyons High School and worked for 40...

Dec 24, 2024

Linda Lou (Hall) Loper, age 77, of Belding, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 24, 2024, under the tender loving care of her family and hospice. Linda was born on October 4, 1947, daughter of Carol Kenneth and Florence Jean (Spencer) Hall, both of whom preceded her in death. Linda graduated from Belding High School with...

Dec 22, 2024

Thomas Wayne Fagerlin - beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and friend to all - passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024 with his wife Barb and children by his side. 

 He was born July 13, 1943, to Harold and Dorothy Fagerlin in Belding, Michigan. He graduated from Belding High School in 1961. He first worked for Greenville Tool and Die....

Dec 21, 2024

Anna Theresa (Zimmerman) Nielsen, age 97, of Belding, Michigan, passed away at home early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, under hospice care with her caring family at her bedside. Anna was born in Hamtramck December 28, 1926, daughter of Anthony and Pauline (Duk) Zimmerman, both of whom preceded her in death. Anna relocated to Belding while in her youth and...

Dec 10, 2024

Zachery Allen Bailey, age 33, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 10, 2024, at Corewell Health – Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born in Hastings, Michigan, on November 19, 1991. Zach graduated from Lakewood High School with the Class of 2010 and has worked at Extruded Metals Corporation in Belding for many years, serving most...

Dec 2, 2024

Amy Lynn (Clifford) Pinks, 47, of Stanton, Michigan, passed away on December 2, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes, kidney, and heart disease. Amy was born July 1, 1977, in Greenville, Michigan to Frank and Deana (Oberlin) Clifford and grew up in Belding, MI. On May 3, 2003, Amy married Floyd Pinks of White Cloud, and they...

Nov 27, 2024

Arrangements for Larry are pending.  Additional information will be added to this site as it is available.  Please keep Larry and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Nov 26, 2024

Roger W. Lakin, age 89, of Lowell, formerly of Belding, passed away to lay in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born into life on August 18, 1935, in Portland, Michigan, a son of Harold D. and Mabel (Meade) Lakin, both of whom preceded him in death. Roger graduated from Portland High...

Nov 23, 2024

George Elwin Turke, Do, age 95, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Newaygo, passed away peacefully under hospice care at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids.  Private interment services are being accorded at Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont, Michigan.  Please keep George and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Call at the funeral home at (616) 794-1300 for additional information....

Nov 19, 2024

Ernest H. Seif, born April 14, 1943, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, brother and sister, and his daughters on November 19, 2024.

Ernest, known by his friends and family as “Ernie” graduated from Belding High School in 1961, and lived his entire life in the Belding, Michigan area. His outgoing and warm personality were evident in...

Nov 19, 2024

Lawrence Manley “Larry” Ellsworth, age 92, of Belding, passed away at Corewell Health, United Memorial Hospital in Greenville on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1932, in Belding, Michigan, son of Harris E. and Marjorie (Noxon) Ellsworth, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Belding Area Schools and entered the Army, serving his...

Nov 13, 2024

Doris Jean (Heintz) Ferrier, age 87, of Wyoming, Michigan, formerly of Stanton and Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Medi-Lodge of Wyoming under hospice care. She was born on August 28, 1937, daughter of John G. and Dora M. (Canfield) Heintz, both of whom preceded her in death. After completing high school, she continued her education at...

Nov 11, 2024

Bernard Arthur ‘Bernie” Rooker, age 68, of Ionia, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at U of M West, Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids following a brief illness. He was born on October 4, 1956, son of Robert E. and Alice M. (Lincoln) Rooker, both of whom preceded him in death. Bernie graduated from Forest Hills Central High School...

Nov 5, 2024

Sharon Kay (Mickelson) Hodges, age 77, of Highland, Michigan, passed away at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living Center in Greenville, under hospice care on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

 Sharon was born June 1, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, daughter of LaMoine F. and Sylvia M. (Redman) Mickelson, both of whom preceded her in death. She relocated to Michigan while in her youth...

Nov 2, 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Laurence passed away at home on Wednesday under hospice care.  Memorial Service arrangements are being planned and will be updated to this site when confirmed.  Please keep Larry and his family in your thoughts and prayers.