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Huey H. Sikes

Huey H. Sikes

Jan 10, 2023

Huey Howell Sikes, age 84, of Belding, passed away at home under hospice care, surrounded by his caring family, early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1938, in St. George, Georgia, son of John Hansel and Irene (Turner) Sikes, both of whom preceded him in death. Huey was a truck driver for much of his...

Robert E. "Frank" Stevenson

Robert E. "Frank" Stevenson

Jan 7, 2023

Robert Eugene “Frank” Stevenson, age 60, of Ionia, formerly of Greenville and Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home early Saturday morning, January 7, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1962, in Memphis, TN. One of eleven born to Bobbie Joe and Maybelle “Mary” Stevenson. Robert relocated to Belding with his family as a young child and attended Belding schools....

Daryl L. Graham

Daryl L. Graham

Dec 16, 2022

Daryl Lee Graham, age 74, of Greenville, formerly of Ionia, passed away on Friday evening, December 16, 2022, at Spectrum Health-United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Ionia, Michigan, on February 18, 1948, a son of Harold Leon and Virginia Ruth (Mason) Graham, both of whom preceded him in death. Daryl graduated from Ionia Schools and served his...

Monte G. Lake

Monte G. Lake

Dec 10, 2022

Monte George Lake, age 93, of Orleans, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1929, in Muskegon, Michigan, son of Angus Cleo and Eva "Leona" (Syer) Lake, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Luella “Peg”, and siblings...

Patricia Anne Stephan

Patricia Anne Stephan

Dec 6, 2022

Patricia Anne Stephan, age 86, of Belding, formerly of Ionia and Grand Rapids, passed away at SKLD Nursing Center in Ionia under hospice care on Tuesday, December 6. She was born in Grand Rapids, on March 17, 1936, daughter of Joseph and Alice (Sytsma) Marshall. She was educated in Godwin Heights Schools and worked in several capacities during her lifetime,...

Carl Vernon Sizemore

Carl Vernon Sizemore

Nov 15, 2022

Carl Vernon Sizemore, age 76, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at Spectrum Health, United Hospital in Greenville, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born in Mancelona, Michigan, son of Lloyd L. and Rita (Kiel) Sizemore, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Mancelona Schools and over the years became a skilled Machinist, working at several manufacturing facilities...

Beverly A. Wall

Beverly A. Wall

Nov 12, 2022

Beverly Annette (Palmer-Gray) Wall, age 79, of Cedar Springs, passed away at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Hospital, following a brief stay, surrounded by her dear family on Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born in Rushville, Indiana, daughter of Melvin Arthur and Inez Gertrude (Noel) Palmer, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Milton, Indiana Schools and, after...

Joyce A. Outman

Joyce A. Outman

Nov 2, 2022

Joyce Ann (Koerner) Outman, age 79, of Belding, passed away at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, following a long illness. She was born on October 4, 1943, in Grand Rapids, daughter of Alois H. and Eleanore (Placzek) Koerner, both of whom preceded her in death. She was raised...

David E. Beebe

David E. Beebe

Oct 28, 2022

David Edward Beebe, age 66, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital in Muskegon on October 28, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. David was born in Muskegon on April 4, 1956, son of Carl Donald and Eileen Ann (Boucher) Beebe, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Muskegon Central Catholic High School...

Teresa Ann Devereaux

Teresa Ann Devereaux

Oct 16, 2022

Teresa A. Devereaux, age 49, of Coral, formerly of Ionia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born on February 5, 1973, in Belding Michigan, daughter of Larry D. and Terry K. (Adair) Devereaux. Teresa attended Ionia Schools, graduating with the Class of 1990, and completed college coursework in Culinary Arts. She worked several different...

Pamela M. Sloan

Pamela M. Sloan

Sep 19, 2022

Pamela Marie (Mosier) Sloan, age 61, of Grandville, formerly of Belding and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a brief stay there. She was born on September 29, 1960, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of Frank and Bonita Irene (Howe) Mosier, both of whom preceded her in death. Pamela graduated...

Inez L. Harmon

Inez L. Harmon

Sep 16, 2022

Inez Louise (Musser) Harmon, age 87, of Comstock Park, formerly of Belding, went home to Heaven on September 16, 2022, passing away at home surrounded by her loving family under hospice care. She was born on October 7, 1934, in Lyndon Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, daughter of Dale Henry and Eileen Winifred (Dalton) Musser.

She married her eternal husband, David Samuel...

Andrew P. Jones

Andrew P. Jones

Sep 13, 2022

Andrew P. Jones, age 40, of Grand Rapids, passed away at Mercy Health - St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a brief stay.  No public services are planned at this time.  If you need additional information, please call Mike at Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services at (616) 794-1300.    

Victor Luce

Victor Luce

Sep 6, 2022

VICTOR LUCE, age 91, of Belding, passed away at Mission Point of Belding Nursing Home on September 6, 2022. He was born September 26, 1930, in Stanton, Michigan, son of Robert and Rosebelle (Clouse) Luce, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Belding area schools and worked as a laborer in several manufacturing facilities. He had many friends...

Kathryn R. Geiger

Kathryn R. Geiger

Aug 31, 2022

Kathryn Rosalie “Katie” (Dehn) Geiger, age 92, of Belding, entered the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Greenville, following a long stay there. Kathryn was born on May 25, 1930, in Belding, Michigan, to Sylvester and Cora (Richard) Dehn, both of whom preceded her in...

Jerry C. Osborn

Jerry C. Osborn

Aug 22, 2022

Jerry Clinton Osborn, age 81, of Belding, formerly of Greenville, passed away at home on Monday, August 22, 2022, surrounded by loving family members. He was born on October 29, 1940, in Troy, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his dear parents, Clinton Joseph and Josie Mae (Strickland) Osborn. Following graduation from East Grand Rapids High School, Jerry proudly...

Diane L. Timmons

Diane L. Timmons

Aug 10, 2022

Diane Leslie (Shaw) Timmons, age 72, of Grattan Township, passed away at home following a long illness on August 10, 2022. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on November 3, 1949, daughter of Edward Ronald and Frances Doris (MacKellar) Shaw, both of whom preceded her in death. Diane began high school at Three Oaks and graduated from the consolidated...

Marian G. Hagerman

Marian G. Hagerman

Jul 31, 2022

Marian Gladys (Minaker) Hagerman, age 84, of Ionia, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at home, under hospice care, surrounded by family who loved and cared for her. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Ionia, Michigan, daughter of Anthony Bruce and Bernadine (McCuster) Minaker, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Ionia Schools and worked...

Thomas R. Harper

Thomas R. Harper

Jul 15, 2022

Thomas R. Harper of Grand Rapids, Michigan (July 19, 1955 - July 15, 2022) passed away peacefully at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell. He is survived by his sisters Susan L. Harper and Carrie L. Harper and two nieces. Tom was the oldest child of Tom and Carolyn Harper of Ada who preceded him in death. In honor of...

Jeanie D. Magnan

Jeanie D. Magnan

Jul 10, 2022

Jeanie Dae Magnan, age 59, of Belding, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2022, at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Hospital in Greenville, Michigan. She was born on February 2, 1963, in Hopkins, Michigan, the youngest of nine children born to Vernal Nicholas and Wanda Elizabeth (Drake) Magnan, both of whom preceded her in death. Jeanie attended Byron Center High...

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