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Christina Marie Thielke

Christina Marie Thielke

Jan 10, 2022

Christina Marie Thielke, age 49, of Holland, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family under hospice care, on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born September 11, 1972, in Grand Rapids, daughter of Daniel Norman and Judy Ann (Lake) Thielke. Christina graduated from Lakeview High School, where she played clarinet, with the Class of 1990. She continued her...

Jeanne Marie Ostrander

Jeanne Marie Ostrander

Dec 30, 2021

Jeanne Marie (Vanderstelt) Ostrander, age 71, of Norton Shores, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on December 15, 1950, daughter of Cornelius and Wilhelmina Maria (Teuling) Vanderstelt, both of whom preceded her in death. Jeanne loved reading and spent hours every night reading fiction, but also books on...

Michael A. Williams

Michael A. Williams

Dec 25, 2021

MICHAEL A. WILLIAMS, age 50, of Charlotte, formerly of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Thomas Michael and Bonnie May (Bailey) Williams. He attended Belding Schools and has worked at as a machine operator for auto parts manufacturers and other shops. Always up for a...

Kenneth John Nash

Kenneth John Nash

Dec 23, 2021

Kenneth John Nash, one of 11 children, born April 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, was greeted by his Lord on December 23, 2021 @ 7:00pm while surrounded by family. Ken graduated from Hazel Park (HP) High in June of 1963. Without hesitation he enlisted into the United States Air Force where he served 4 years working radar and was Honorably...

Marvin S. Barker

Marvin S. Barker

Dec 19, 2021

Marvin Sylvester Barker, age 93, of Ionia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor Nursing Home in St. Johns, Michigan. He was born on April 17, 1928, in St. Johns, son of Louis Frederick and Mary Louise (Fernholz) Barker, both of whom preceded him in death. Marvin attended St....

Paul Lee Goza

Paul Lee Goza

Dec 13, 2021

Paul Lee Goza, age 70, of Ionia, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born in Brownfield, Texas on April 1, 1951, son of Jack Keith and LaVada Marie (Barnes) Goza. Paul graduated from Livingston High School and worked as a self-employed carpenter for much of his life. Paul lived in...

Celia "Jean" Boroff

Celia "Jean" Boroff

Dec 7, 2021

CELIA “JEAN” (BAYLIS) BOROFF, age 69, of Belding, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born in Ionia, Michigan, on September 27, 1952, daughter of Jack C. and Emily M. (Walker) Baylis, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding...

David J. Havens

David J. Havens

Nov 15, 2021

David Joseph Havens, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Russell Joseph and Julie Ann (Frahm) Havens, both of whom preceded him in death. David graduated from Catholic Central High School with the Class of 1983 and continued his...

Jack L. Scheid

Jack L. Scheid

Nov 14, 2021

Jack Lyle Scheid, age 88, of Belding, passed away early Sunday, November 14, at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids. Jack was born on December 12, 1932, in Belding, Michigan, the son of George T. and Lena (Breuer) Scheid, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Belding High School and continued his education with college...

Dennis Hugh Harris Sr.

Dennis Hugh Harris Sr.

Oct 17, 2021

Dennis Hugh Harris Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday October 17th, 2021. Born to Elden Hugh and Marion Jean Harris in Flint, Michigan, where he resided until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 18. Dennis completed Basic Training at Paris Island, SC, and was later based in Subic-Bay, Philippines. While in...

Daniel Lee Marshall

Daniel Lee Marshall

Oct 7, 2021

Daniel Lee Marshall, age 72, of Hudsonville, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Mission Point of Belding nursing home, following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 26, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Clifford and Gladys (Faber) Marshall, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Paula Jean...

Terry Lee Graham

Terry Lee Graham

Sep 15, 2021

Terry Lee Graham, age 61, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 15, 2021. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, son of Harold Francis and Mary Elaine (Stiderson) Graham. He earned a diploma from Ft. Wayne Area Schools, after which he relocated to Michigan and worked in several different capacities in restaurants throughout his lifetime. He was...

Everitt "Mark" Marshall Dusette, Jr

Everitt "Mark" Marshall Dusette, Jr

Sep 9, 2021

Everitt Marshall “Mark” Dusette, Jr., age 66, of Fenwick, passed away at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, son of Everitt Marshall and Phyllis R. (Papist) Dusette, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Armada Schools, then proudly served his country in...

Geri Denise Denman

Geri Denise Denman

Sep 4, 2021

Geri Denise (McCoy) Denman, age 48, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 4, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 17, 1972, daughter of Jerry David and Michelle (Jourdan) McCoy, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding High School and completed nursing coursework to earn her Certified Nursing Assistant certification....

Ansil B. O'Connor

Ansil B. O'Connor

Aug 31, 2021

Ansil passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Hospital in Greenville, Michigan on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1928 in Niles, Michigan, the son of Ansil B. O’Connor SR and Marie (Moore) O’Connor. He was a graduate of Milwaukee Lincoln High School and worked as a armature, rotor, and stator winder for Fairbanks Morse...

Mary Ann Quick

Mary Ann Quick

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Ann ( Dillon) Quick , age 50, of Lake Odessa, passed away at home on Friday, August 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following a battle with cancer. She was born on January 15, 1971, in Hastings, Michigan, daughter of Glen E. and Helen M. ( Wilson ) Dillon, Sr., both of whom survive. She graduated from Lakewood...

Theodore J. "Theo" Gifford

Theodore J. "Theo" Gifford

Aug 7, 2021

Theodore James “Theo” Gifford, age 70, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at SKLD Medical Residence in Zeeland following a long dementia-decline illness. He was born in Long Beach, California, on February 4, 1951, the son of Loyal Douglas and Irene (Rader) Gifford, both of whom preceded him in death. Theo married Sara L. Smart over 39...

Susan Ann Meagher

Susan Ann Meagher

Jul 26, 2021

Susan Ann (Shawley) Meagher, age 67, of Belding, passed away early Monday morning, July 26, 2021, at SKLD Medical residence in Ionia, following a long illness. “Susi” was born in Greenville, Michigan, on September 16, 1953, daughter of Wilford R. and Othela M. (Coleman) Shawley, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding High school and then...

Jon Dana Balk

Jon Dana Balk

Jul 18, 2021

Jon Dana Balk, age 64, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at home in Belding. He was born on November 27, 1956, a son of William Louis and Elizabeth Jean ( Fritz ) Balk, both of whom preceded him in death. Jon attended Grand Rapids area schools and worked for many years as a...

Henry Barry Huyck

Henry Barry Huyck

Jul 10, 2021

Henry Barry Huyck, age 71, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, son of Eli Jay and Margaret Lucinda ( Sower ) Huyck, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High...

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