Michael T. Ross

Michael Timothy “Mike” Ross., age 57, of Belding, passed away at Corewell Health – Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 16, 1967, in Greenville, Michigan, son of Russell L. and Betty A. (Bruff) Ross, both of whom survive. Mike attended the Lutheran elementary school in Ionia followed by Belding High School with the Class of 1985. He worked in many capacities during his lifetime, including many years of service at Hill’s Crate Mill in Orleans. He also worked as a farmhand at several area farms and washing dishes at an area restaurant. Mike enjoyed his free time as well, spending time hunting, fishing and finding projects to tinker with, such as the fishing boat he converted to a jet boat. He also had a passion for blue grass music and was a regular attendee at the Wheatland Music Festival. He assisted with festival functions and, this year, was looking forward to spending the entire festival living on the grounds and playing an even bigger role. He was a proud uncle to his nieces and nephews. Mike was an awesome friend to many who called him “Crash”. He always enjoyed the occasions when he attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with his parents.

In addition to his parents, memories of Mike will be cherished by his daughter, Christine Nicole Ross of Greenville, his granddaughter, Maci E. Redner; his sisters, Kay L. (Jeff) Swanson of Belding and Anita (Paul) Schoenauer of Green Bay, Wisconsin; nieces and nephew, Amy Jo (Ben) Scarino, Justin (Lindsay ) Swanson, and Megan (Tyler Salfai) Schoenauer; great niece and nephews, Jackson, Maisie, Levi, Miles, and Westyn; aunts and uncles, Barbara (Boyd) Meyers of Lyons, Linda Bruff of Belding, Helen (Richard) Mahynski of Saranac, Joyce (G. Jay) Rottman of Ada, and David (Gwen) Ross of Belding; and many cousins and dear friends. Mike was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; and two uncles, Richard Bruff and Robert Bruff.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge Street, Belding. The family will greet visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Richard Boshoven officiating. For those wishing to express their sympathy, memorial donations are suggested to Belding Library or the B Foundation. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling (616) 794-1300 or visit verdunfh.com.