Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

Tom passed away late Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Tom's services are scheduled and may be found below.  An obituary will be added to this site when complete.  If you need additional information, you may reach out to the funeral home anytime by phone at (616) 794-1300.   

Dec 21, 2024

Anna Theresa (Zimmerman) Nielsen, age 97, of Belding, Michigan, passed away at home under hospice care early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024. 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 graduated from Belding High School. She married...

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 Lackey, age 71, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly, on November 15, 2024. No services are planned at this time.  Please keep David and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  For additional information, please contact the funeral home at (616) 794-1300.     

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.  

Oct 28, 2024

Dala Laverne (Richmond) Granzo, age 78, of Belding, died early Monday morning, October 28, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born December 1, 1945, in Belding, daughter of Dale S. and Theda Jane (Devine) Richmond, both of whom preceded her in death. Dala and her mother, Theda, completed high school as non-traditional students and walked...

Sep 14, 2024

David Arthur Leslie, age 77, of Orleans, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family under hospice care. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of Arthur B. and Ida M. (Ganger) Leslie, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Oak Lawn High School with impressive accomplishments in both football and gymnastics. He completed...

Sep 14, 2024

Don Elwood Zeigler, age 72, of Belding, passed away Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, on Saturday, September14, 2024, following a long illness. He was born on June 19, 1952, in Greenville, Michigan, the son of Robert Elwood and Betty Jane (Fisk) Zeigler, both of whom preceded him in death. Don graduated from Belding High School with the Class of...

Sep 9, 2024

Roxie Fae (Hale) Greenway, age 77, of Belding, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in East Grand Rapids, following a long illness surrounded by those she loved. She was born on February 28, 1947, in Waldo, Kentucky, daughter of Norman and Virgie (Wireman) Hale both of whom preceded her in death. She married Charles Greenway...

Aug 25, 2024

Nicole Susan Geldersma, age 44, of Belding, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, at home surrounded by her loving family under hospice care. She was born on June 24, 1980, in Ionia, Michigan, daughter of Stuart Gordon and Paula Kay (Clark) Geldersma. She attended Clarksville School and completed high school in Belding. She...