Obituaries

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” (Ross) White, age 76, of Baldwin, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born in New London, Ohio, on May 17, 1949, daughter of William Howard “Bud” and Gertrude Meyrle (Martin) Ross, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Wellington High School in Wellington, Ohio...

Sep 5, 2025

Bobby Gene Seely, age 78, of Belding, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs following a long illness. Bobby was born May 22, 1947, in Owosso, Michigan, son of Edward and Bonita (Howe) Seely, both of whom preceded him in death. Bobby’s family relocated to Belding where he attended and graduated from Belding High...

Sep 1, 2025

Duane Carl White, age 76, of Belding, passed away peacefully in his home following a long illness. He was born on October 01, 1948, in Sidney, Michigan son of Melbert Carl and Viola Zenith (Thacker) White, both of whom precede him in death. He attended Belding schools, and from a very young age, worked alongside his father in the family-owned...

Aug 23, 2025

Brookie Jane Kawecki, age 65, of Belding, passed away at U of M West Hospital in Byron Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1960, in Ionia, Michigan, daughter of James Edmond and Ruth Lorraine (Clark) Thacker, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding High School and drove a school bus...

Aug 21, 2025

Ella Leora Gould, age 20, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born on July 10, 2005, in Traverse City, Michigan, daughter of Kenneth T. and Jennifer L. (Buckler) Gould. She attended Belding Schools graduating as Salutatorian of the Class of 2023. She played clarinet in the BHS Band and was also active in the...

Aug 12, 2025

Diane Marie Stevens, age 68, of Belding, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 26, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of Loren Delmer and Margaret Mary (Scleski) Krull, both of whom preceded her in death. After attending high school...

Aug 8, 2025

Alberta Kay (Rolston) McInnis, age 84, of Reed City, Michigan, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1941, at home in Barton Township, Newaygo County, daughter of David Alvin and Mary Elizabeth (Hoffman) Rolston, both of whom preceded her in death. Alberta attended Davenport Country School and like...

Jul 29, 2025

Avery Eugene Ortiz, age 19, of Orleans, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, due to an asthma episode that he was not able to recover from. He was born December 3, 2005, son of Jerusiah Jean Batey

and Terry Angel Ortez, both of whom survive to mourn his passing. He attended Greenville High School and went to work...

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

On April 22, 1956, Willie James Judon, age 69, was born to Willie Mae Judon and Allen Pinson in Mississippi. Willie James was known by Goo-Nut by his family and friends. He loved fishing, cooking, and football, and he was very good at all of them, especially football. He later moved to Michigan to live with his cousins, Shelia Judon...

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....