Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

Jerry Davis, age 78, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Muskegon, Michigan. Born on June 20, 1947, in Muskegon, he graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1965. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Airforce, where he served honorably for two years.

In 1967, Jerry began working at Misco-now known as Howmet Aerospace-where he remained a loyal employee...

Jul 17, 2025

John David Palethorpe, age 66, of Belding, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, at Corewell Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville, following a year-long battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1959, in Greenville, Michigan, son of Thomas Herbert and Barbara Loretta (Johnson) Palethorpe, both of whom preceded him in...

Jul 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sara Perdok (Bruinekool).

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Sara Perdok, who left this world at the age of 56, after a battle with frontal lobe dementia. She passed peacefully at home under hospice care, with her family by her side. Sara was a devoted and loving mother to three...

Jul 6, 2025

Johnny Bob Strickland Jr., age 53, of Kalamazoo, passed away on July 6, 2025, at Intersect Healthcare in Belding, following a brief stay there. Johnny was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on June 26, 1972, to Johnny Bob Strickland, Sr. and Sue Nell (Hester) Strickland, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Loy Norrix High School and enjoyed...

Jul 6, 2025

Willie James Judon, age 69, of Gowen, passed away at Northern Pathways Assisted Living Center following a long stay there.  Arrangements for a Memorial Service to take place later in the summer are being made.  Please keep Willie and his family in your thoughts and prayers over the weeks ahead.  When additional service information and a more a complete obituary...

Jul 6, 2025

James Edward “Jim” Gale, age 70, of Greenville, passed away at home under hospice care, on July 6, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Greenville on November 8, 1954, the son of James E. and Carol Betty (Geister) Gale, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Belding High School and continued his...

Jul 5, 2025

Candi Lynn Bussell (Hopkins), age 48, of Ionia, formerly of Palo, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 5, 2025. She was born in Carson City, Michigan, daughter of Gary Solomon and Bonnie Lou Hopkins (Ricks), both of whom preceded her in death. After attending high school in Pennsylvania, she continued her education at Ross Medical Institute where she completed...

Jul 4, 2025

Carol Lynn (Aardema) Allen, age 78, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2025, at Intersect Health Care in Belding, with her husband at her bedside. She was born on January 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert Andrew and Gertrude Clare (Romkema) Aardema, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Lee High School...

Jul 3, 2025

Gena Louise Fisher, age 62, of Belding, passed away late Thursday night July 3, at New Haven Assisted Living Center in Cedar Springs. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Emerson Eugene and Patricia (Emmons) Ide, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Grandville High School and continued her education at Montcalm Community...

Jun 14, 2025

John H. Petty, age 92, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at Regency of Fremont Nursing Home on June 14, 2025.  Interment rites were accorded in Texas, and no local services will be held. For additional information, please call the funeral home at (616) 794-1300.  

Jun 13, 2025

May 29, 2025

Karen Arlynn (Yeary) Todd, age 85, of Belding, Michigan formerly of Battle Creek, passed away at Integrated Health Care in Belding on May 28, 2025 under hospice with loving family members by her side. She was born on July 9, 1939, in Monroe, Michigan daughter of Floyd Jasper and Frances Alice (Kull) Yeary, both of whom preceded her in death....

May 29, 2025

Amber Lynn Newton, age 49, of Benzonia, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan following a courageous, year long battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, she faced this challenge with grace and determination.

Born on September 6, 1975, in Traverse City and was a lifelong Benzie County resident. She graduated from Benzonia High School with...

May 23, 2025

Glen Eugene Dillon Sr, age 84, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Thornapple Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1940, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Donald Ray and Marjorie Ethel (Watson) Dillon, both of whom preceded him in death. Glen relocated to Lake Odessa with...

Apr 3, 2025

Richard C. Liskey, age 84, of Belding, passed away at home on April 3, 2025.  He graduated from Grand Rapids High School and worked for many years in custodial services for the Spectrum Health hospital system.  Richard was interred at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. No public services will be held.      

Mar 25, 2025

Michael Timothy “Mike” Ross., age 57, of Belding, passed away at Corewell Health – Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 16, 1967, in Greenville, Michigan, son of Russell L. and Betty A. (Bruff) Ross, both of whom survive. Mike attended the Lutheran elementary school in Ionia followed by Belding High...

Mar 23, 2025

Marion Lucille (Lyons) Nason, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, March 23, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in Belding on April 14, 1928, daughter of Francis Elwin and Elizabeth Caroline (McCormick) Lyons.

A hard-working entrepreneur, Marion was self-employed for most of her career. She worked as an in-home health...

Mar 19, 2025

Kayleigh Louise Pearl Shoen, age 19, of Belding, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 21, 2005, daughter of Jessica L. Crandell and William M. Shoen. She attended Freedom Acres School in Ionia where she was loved and nurtured by caring and talented teachers and...

Feb 27, 2025

Deanna Emily (Dyell) Gowanlock, age 86, of Orleans, formerly of Leslie, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, one of 13 children born to Maxime and Evelyn (Turpin) Dyell. She married George William Gowanlock in Detroit, and he preceded her in death...

Feb 20, 2025