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David L. Bidwell

David L. Bidwell

Nov 5, 2023

DAVID LEE. BIDWELL, age 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2023, at Meijer Heart Center, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  David was born on August 13, 1953, in Wabash, Indiana, the son of William L. and Joyce F. Bidwell, both of whom preceded him in death.  He attended Wabash Schools and relocated to Grand...

Karen L. Monroe

Karen L. Monroe

Oct 29, 2023

 

                                     “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get”

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Sue Ann Wierenga

Sue Ann Wierenga

Oct 18, 2023

Sue Ann Wierenga, of Wyoming, MI, daughter of Arnold Weston Heath and Doris May Heath (Gardner), died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 18, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harvey Allen Wierenga, her parents, and brother Louis Heath. She is survived by Harvey & Connie, Michelle...

Anthony M. Slater

Anthony M. Slater

Oct 10, 2023

Anthony Minaker Slater, age 56, of Missoula Montana, formerly of Belding, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1985. Anthony was an accomplished track & field and cross-country runner, earning an Athlete of...

Todd C. Setchfield

Todd C. Setchfield

Oct 6, 2023

Todd Curtis Setchfield, age 60 of Ada, formerly of Belding, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Corewell Health – Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids surrounded by his loving family, following an unexpected illness.   

He was born April 3, 1963, son of William E. Setchfield and Kendra S. Bailey.  He was raised in Belding and graduated from Belding High...

Edward A. Zimmerman

Edward A. Zimmerman

Sep 21, 2023

Edward Albert “Bud” Zimmerman, age 80, of Dowling, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior following a long illness on Thursday, September 21, 2023, under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 3, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan, son of Ray Edward and Isabell Margaret (Huntley) Zimmerman, both of whom preceded him in...

Beverly L. Ricks

Beverly L. Ricks

Aug 21, 2023

Beverly Lynn Ricks, age 67, of Carson City, formerly of Belding and Greenville, passed away at Sparrow Health, Carson City Hospital, early Monday morning, August 21, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1956, in Greenville, Michigan, daughter of Gerald William Crystal Ellen (Wilson) Ricks, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Beverly attended Belding Area Schools with the...

Robert "Bob" Henry Knapp

Robert "Bob" Henry Knapp

Aug 9, 2023

Robert Henry “Bob” Knapp, age 74, passed away August 9th, 2023, at his home in Ionia following his battle with cancer. Bob was born in Ionia on January 22, 1949 where he lived his entire life and worked as a self-employed contractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a proud master of making a variety of unique fishing...

Allen C. Culley III

Allen C. Culley III

Aug 7, 2023

Allen Charles Culley III, age 49, of Fenwick, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family under hospice care, on Monday, August 7, 2023.  He was born on March 8, 1974, in La Mesa, California, son of Allen Charles Culley II and Colleen Renee England, both of whom survive. Allen was educated in California schools and worked for...

Deborah L. Crankshaw

Deborah L. Crankshaw

Aug 6, 2023

Deborah Lee “Deb” Crankshaw, age 56, of Belding passed away at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital, on Sunday, August 6, 2023, following a brave battle with cancer.   Deb was born in Pheonix, Arizona and graduated from Pheonix area schools.  She possessed a servant’s heart and spent much of her adult life caring for others. For many years Deb provided in-home...

Marianne Scheid

Marianne Scheid

Aug 5, 2023

Marianne (Golden) Scheid, age 88, of Belding, passed away early Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living Center in Greenville. The family wishes to thank Hathaway Hills and CorsoCare Hospice for the professional, dedicated care provided to Marianne during her stay.  She was born on May 15, 1935, in Denver Colorado, daughter of Leo M. and Sarah...

Vicki Jean Kuiper

Vicki Jean Kuiper

Aug 3, 2023

Vicki Jean (Youmans) Kuiper, age 75, of Belding, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Meijer Heart Center in Corewell Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born on June 16, 1948, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of Jesse and Velma Irene (Rickert) Youmans, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding High School with...

David M. Heinze

David M. Heinze

Aug 2, 2023

David Mark Heinze, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 2, at home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 29, 1957, son of                     William Robert and Shirley “Lois” (Brock) Heinze, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Grand Rapids area schools.  He enjoyed...

Rita Huffman

Rita Huffman

Jul 29, 2023

Rita Mae (Guenther) Huffman, age 81, of Belding, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Corewell Health – Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Michigan, where she received compassionate, professional, loving care from the staff, for which her family shall be forever grateful.  She was born in Greenville, on May 8, 1942, the daughter...

Theodore James 'Ted" Rosenberger

Theodore James 'Ted" Rosenberger

Jul 16, 2023

 

Theodore James “Ted” Rosenberger, age 77, of Walker, formerly of Newaygo and Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Grand Rapids to Lancelot and Betty Jean (Brown) Rosenberger, both of whom preceded him in death.  He attended Rogers High School and...

Nancy Lou Marie Huey

Nancy Lou Marie Huey

Jul 13, 2023

Nancy Lou Marie (Murphy) Huey, age 84, of Sheridan, formerly of Belding, passed away at home on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family under hospice care. She was born on August 16, 1939, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of Joseph and Adelaide (Neverill) Murphy, both of whom preceded her in death.

Nancy attended Belding Area Schools, graduating with the...

Zack Chivell

Zack Chivell

Jun 23, 2023

"J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning. Ever again."On June 23, 2023, our beloved Iron Man, Zack Chivell, hung up his Mark LXXXV suit, relinquishing his role as defender of the universe to the rest of the Avengers. Surrounded by his family, he passed away peacefully.Zack's journey began in 1983, on April 11, when...

Wythel J. Cunningham

Wythel J. Cunningham

Jun 15, 2023

Wythel Joy Cunningham, age 94, of Spring Lake, Michigan formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Baldwin House, Senior Living Center under the care of hospice and his loving family. He was born in Booneville, Mississippi, on October 17, 1928, son of Hester and Alma (Wilemon) Cunningham, both of whom preceded him in death. Following...

Kelwin  Karl Little

Kelwin Karl Little

Jun 10, 2023

Kelwin “Kelly” Karl Little, age 61, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 under the care of his family and Faith Hospice. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Kenneth Little and Vicki Lee (Renburg) Haight. Kelly was an avid golfer who also enjoyed bowling, playing pool and spending time with his friends at...

David Duane Jewell

David Duane Jewell

Jun 4, 2023

David Duane Jewell 64 years old passed away June 4, 2023, from a brief battle with an illness. David was born on July 16, 1958, the son of Duane and Doris (Herrington) Jewell in Belding, Michigan.

David spent his career working for Travis Pest Control. He was a friendly man always willing to strike up a conversation and get to know...

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