Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

 

Martin Harold Andres, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home under the loving care of his family on February 8th, 2025.

Martin was born September 29th, 1950, to Harold Henry Andres and Alta Florence Andres, née Heppe. He grew up in Belding, Michigan alongside his older brother Samuel and younger brother David. He enjoyed baseball throughout his early years, playing...

Feb 6, 2025

Richard W. Sloan, age 67, of Hillsdale, formerly of Grandville, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Ascension-Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on February 27, 1957, son of Russell F. and Donna C. (Litesy) Sloan, both of whom preceded him in death. Richard graduated from Bedford High School and worked for 17 years at Kerkstra Cement Products...

Feb 5, 2025

William Allan “Bill” Bileth, age 75, of Belding, passed away peacefully on Feb 5, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, the fifth of six children, where he attended Ottawa Hills High School. Bill held many jobs throughout his life, but his primary career was in commercial construction. He took great pride in...

Jan 23, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

James John “Jimmy” Ray, age 39, of Belding, passed away, with his parents by his side, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on October 3, 1985, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to John Lee and Christine Ellen (Doran) Ray. James attended St. Jospeh Elementary School in Belding and graduated from Belding High School...

Jan 16, 2025

Joequetta Lee "Jodi" Kridler, age 73, of Hudsonville, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully under hospice care at The Laurels of Hudsonville nursing care center late on Thursday, January 16.  She was born near Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 12, 1951, daughter of Elijah an Glinia L. (Dunegan) Gibbs, both of whom preceded her in death.  She worked in...

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 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...

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 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...