Obituaries

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...

Aug 23, 2024

Tammy Sue (Hall) Babcock, age 60, of Edmore, formerly of Belding, passed away at home following a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family under hospice care. She was born in Greenville, Michigan on May 22, 1964, daughter of William Ronald and Sharon Kay (Filkins) Hall. She attended Belding Schools and worked in...

Aug 17, 2024

Merrill Gordon Russell, age 85, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home under hospice care, with his dear wife, Margaret, and loving family surrounding him. 

Merrill was born in Belding, Michigan on January 7, 1939. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 66 years, Margaret; his...

Aug 9, 2024

Ruth Marie (Hartman) Anderson, age 85, of Muir, passed away peacefully at home under the care of hospice, and her loving family on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1939, in Ionia, Michigan, daughter of Milo and Gladys May (Stull) Hartman, both of whom preceded her in death. Ruth graduated from Lyons High School with the...

Aug 3, 2024

Flora Lundborg Schantz, age 91, of Rockford, formerly of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of Erwin William and Flora (Lundborg) Meitz, both of whom preceded her in death. Flora graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School and completed a two...

Aug 1, 2024

Carolyn Thelma (Kearns) Dankenbring, age 81, of Belding, passed away peacefully under hospice care at home surrounded by her loving family on August 1, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 7, 1943, attended Detroit area schools and worked throughout her life in nursing care including many years of service with Lowell Medical Care Center. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting...

Jul 3, 2024

Lori Sue Horsley, age 58, of Ionia, passed away peacefully at SKLD Nursing Care Facility in Ionia following a long illness.  Private interment rites are being planned at Orleans Township Cemetery.  Please keep Lori and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  For additional information, please call Verdun Family Funeral Home at (616) 794-1300.    

Jun 30, 2024

Brian David Selleck, Jr., age 24 of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2024. He was born in Ionia, Michigan, on September 8, 1999, son of Brian David and Sherry Virginia (Smith) Selleck. Brian graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 2017. While in High School he was involved in the Band Program and was...