Obituaries
Aubin Owen “Buster” Byrnes
Apr 30, 2019
Aubin Owen “Buster” Byrnes, age 80, of Belding, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Spectrum Health, United Hospital in Greenville following a brief illness. He was born in Belding, Michigan on March 15, 1939, the son of Alphonzo Joseph “Al” and Isabell Myrtle (Graham) Byrnes. Buster graduated from Belding High School and served his country in the United...
Denise Lynn Adams
Apr 18, 2019
Denise Lynn (Vine) Adams, age 54, of Belding, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at home under hospice care surrounded by her loving family and several friends, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on July 23, 1964, on Traverse Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, the daughter of Dennis Lynn and Nancy Ann (Powers) Vine,...
Wendy Maureen (Devries) Duncan
Apr 17, 2019
Wendy Maureen (DeVries) Duncan, age 52, of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at SKLD Medical Residence in Ionia following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 25, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Edward Arthur and Maureen Elizabeth (Sironen) DeVries. Wendy graduated from Union High School in...
Dennis Lee Kinney
Apr 15, 2019
Dennis Lee Kinney, age 55, of Orleans, passed away on unexpectedly Monday morning, April 15, 2019, Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born in New Milford, Connecticut, the son of James Dale and Melba Esther (Naegele) Kinney, both of whom preceded him in death. Dennis earned the necessary certifications and worked for many years as a maintenance supervisor at a...
Shannon Kay (Tiffany) Benoite
Apr 13, 2019
Shannon Kay (Tiffany) Benoite, age 44, of Sheridan, passed away early Saturday morning, April 13, at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Hospital. Shannon was born on June 13, 1974 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Joann (Rollings) Tiffany and the late Richard “Dick” Tiffany. She attended Greenville Schools, and was the beloved fiancée of Teddy Roger. Some of her fondest memories in life...
Loren James Crandell
Apr 2, 2019
Loren James Crandell, age 76, of Belding, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and will be missed by all of those who loved him. He was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 16, 1943, the son of Franklin & Barbara (Howe) Crandell. Loren was a member of the Belding V.F.W. Post...
Marny Lenae Woodworth
Mar 17, 2019
Marny LeNae Woodworth, age 46, of Morley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 18, 1972, the daughter of Ginger Leigh Lafferty and Jerold Woodworth, who preceded her in death in 1984. Marny attended Grand Rapids Schools and worked in several capacities during her lifetime, most recently at Original Footwear...
Thelma D. Busman) Hecksel
Mar 14, 2019
Thelma D. (Busman) Hecksel, age 91, of Lowell, formerly of Ravenna and Nunica, passed away at Metron of Belding Nursing Home, under hospice care surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nunica, Michigan, on May 19, 1927, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Postema) Busman. Following her education in rural Nunica schools, she joined in the war effort...
Kenneth Staines “Ken” Hoy
Mar 5, 2019
Kenneth Staines “Ken” Hoy, age 71, of Ionia, passed away on March 5, 2019 in Lowell, Michigan.. Ken was born on May 1, 1947, the son of Glen S. and Edith (Thomas) Hoy. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, a brother, Robert W. Hoy, a brother-in-law Harry “Joe” Lehman, a nephew Edward Lehman and many aunts...
Robin Shawn Darrow
Mar 5, 2019
Robin Shawn Darrow, age 68, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Robin was born on April 13, 1950, in Greenville, the son of Charles “Red” and Zella “Peggy” S. (Wood) Darrow, both of whom preceded him in death. Robin graduated from Belding High School and then served his...
Mary Ellen Pluskhat
Mar 2, 2019
Mary Ellen Pluskhat, age 74, of Belding, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2019 under hospice care, surrounded by her two Daughters Kim and Angie and Granddaughter Shelby. Her Granddaughter prayed over her and asked God to take her home and take her home he did. She was born in Belding, Michigan on December 30, 1944, the daughter of Wilmont...
Robert Elliott “Bob” Will
Feb 21, 2019
Robert Elliott “Bob” Will, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away, surrounded by his siblings, on Thursday, February 21, at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born on May 17, 1959 in Ferndale, Michigan, the son of Wayne Elliott and Virginia Mae (Nichols) Will-Souser. He relocated to Lowell with his family and graduated from Lowell High School...
Richard Frederick “Dick” Rasch
Feb 7, 2019
Richard Frederick “Dick” Rasch, age 86, of Lowell, passed away on February 7, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital following a brief illness. Richard was born on September 4, 1932, in Wright Township, Michigan, the son of Oscar W. and Agnes (Zahm) Rasch, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Wright schools and proudly served his country in...
Lola Joann Marsh
Jan 21, 2019
Lola Joann Marsh, age 81, of Belding, passed away Monday morning, January 21, 2019 at home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice. Lola was born on April 18, 1937 in Ionia, Michigan the daughter of Claude Lester and Ila Marian (Warden) McLellan, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Ionia schools during her...
Jerry John Geiger
Jan 15, 2019
Jerry John Geiger, age 75, of Belding, passed away Tuesday morning, January 15, at home, under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice and his family and friends. Jerry was born on September 24, 1943, in Belding, Michigan, the son of John Frederick and Catherine (Bollock) Geiger, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Belding High School...
Angela Dawn Edwards
Jan 12, 2019
After a long period of multiple illnesses, Angie left this earth on Saturday, January 12, 2019, to be safe in the arms of Jesus. She found much comfort in the Bible verse, John 3:16. Angie became a Certified Medical Assistant, and worked in the process of certifying physicians for Metropolitan Hospital and Priority Health System. No matter what, Angie worked...
George Wayne “Gene”, “Tattoo” Spencer
Dec 21, 2018
George Wayne “Gene”, “Tattoo” Spencer, age 46, of Lakeview, passed away on December 21, 2018, following a brief stay at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 11, 1972, and is survived by his parents, Carl Benjamin Hineline and Cinda Marie (Spencer) Hineline. Following high school, Gene spent many years self-employed as a Tattoo Artist,...
Vernon Joseph “Vern” Brown
Dec 4, 2018
Vernon Joseph “Vern” Brown, age 87, of Comstock Park, passed away on December 4, 2018, at St. Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids. He was born on May 17, 1931 in Grand Rapids to Peter A. and Edith F. (Thome) Brown, both of whom preceded him in death. Following his graduation from Catholic Central High School with the Class of 1949,...
Fr. Edward Francisboucher Boucher
Nov 22, 2018
Fr. Edward Francis Boucher, age 84, of Muskegon, entered into the presence of his Savior on November 22, 2018. Edward was born in Muskegon on April 4, 1934 the son of Alfred Ernest and Irene Blanche (Wehrle) Boucher. He graduated from St. Joseph Elementary School in Muskegon and as a youth, earned the level of Eagle Scout. He was proud...
Charlene Mae Clements
Nov 15, 2018
Charlene Mae Clements, age 84, of Greenville, passed away under hospice care at Metron of Greenville Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2018. She was born on August 22, 1934, in Belding, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Martin) Conklin. Charlene attended Belding Schools, and worked at several places during her lifetime, including Chrysler Motors...
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