Obituaries

Marcia Irene Belanger

Marcia Irene Belanger

Jan 13, 2020

Marcia Irene Belanger, age 78, of Stanton, formerly of Belding, Howard City and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 13, at Laurels of Carson City nursing care facility. She was born in Lakeview, Michigan, on August 18, 1941, the daughter of Lawrence Stanley and Bayonne (Munn) Teed, both of whom preceded her in death. Marcia is a proud Belding...

Arthur L. Kellogg

Arthur L. Kellogg

Nov 22, 2019

Arthur Kellogg passed away on Friday, November 22 at the age of 88. Arthur Leverett Kellogg was born on September 12, 1931 in Lansing Michigan to Ralph and Esther (Cobb) Kellogg. He graduated from Cedar Lake Academy and continued his Christian education at Pioneer Memorial Adventist College (Andrews University) in Berrien Springs Michigan. Art attended Pioneer Memorial College for four...

Richard "Rick" L. Andreau

Richard "Rick" L. Andreau

Oct 27, 2019

Richard “Rick” L. Andreau, age 58, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 27, at home. Rick was born on May 27, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Kosta and Doris (Smith) Andreau. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School with the Class of 1979. Rick’s pastimes included camping, riding his Harley and spending time with his grandkids....

Kenneth Lavern Howe

Kenneth Lavern Howe

Oct 17, 2019

Kenneth LaVern Howe, age 89, of Belding, passed away at home on Thursday, October 17, under the care of his family and hospice. He was born in Owosso, Michigan, the son of Orville Eugene and Florence Ruth (Yoder) Howe, both of whom preceded him in death. Ken attended Owosso schools and entered the United States Army to serve during the...

Michael Wayne "Mike" Young

Michael Wayne "Mike" Young

Oct 15, 2019

Michael Wayne “Mike” Young, age 70, of Evart, Michigan and Lakeland, Florida, passed away, unexpectedly, early Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019, at Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, Michigan. He was born on August 27, 1949 in Garden City, Michigan, the son of William Charles and Colleen Virginia (McClellan) Young, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Evart, Michigan,...

Julie Anne (Frahm) Havens

Julie Anne (Frahm) Havens

Oct 7, 2019

Julie Anne (Frahm) Havens, age 79, of Belding, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 7 2019, at Metron of Belding Nursing Home under hospice care with her loving family and caregivers by her side. She was born in White Plains, New York, on January 4, 1940, the daughter of Martin and Lesta (Coates) Frahm. Julie completed her...

Beverly Jean (Montgomery) Minaker

Beverly Jean (Montgomery) Minaker

Sep 28, 2019

Beverly Jean (Montgomery) Minaker, age 78, of Ionia, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, under hospice care early Saturday morning, September 28. She was born in Ionia on December 14, 1940, the daughter of Bud Alan and Lucille Mae (Donner) Montgomery, both of whom preceded her in death. Beverly attended Ionia Schools and worked in several capacities...

Laverna (Christiansen) Mathewson

Laverna (Christiansen) Mathewson

Sep 9, 2019

LaVerna (Christiansen) Mathewson, age 78, of Belding, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior early Monday morning, September 9, 2019, when she passed away at home, under the care of her loving family and hospice. She was born at home in Douglas Township, near Entrican, in Montcalm County, Michigan, on August 24, 1941, the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle...

Patrick Michael Prosser

Patrick Michael Prosser

Aug 28, 2019

Patrick Michael Prosser, age 59, of Orleans, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019. He was born in Flint, Michigan on June 13, 1960, the son of David "Jerry" and Marilyn Jean (Mikesell) Prosser, both of whom preceded him in death. Patrick graduated from Flushing High School in 1978 and worked for a beverage distributor handling...

Pamela Jean (Hustin) Jennings

Pamela Jean (Hustin) Jennings

Aug 6, 2019

Pamela Jean (Hustin) Jennings, age 50, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids following a brief illness. She was born on August 14, 1968 in Carson City, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Diana (Ward) Hustin, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Fulton Area Schools. Pam...

Breezy Ray Davidson

Breezy Ray Davidson

Aug 1, 2019

Breezy Ray Davidson, age 15 months, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on May 1, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Nicole Ann Davidson. She faced many health challenges, but bravely fought to thrive and received and shared much love. She had a great smile that lit up the room....

Crystal Ellen  Ricks

Crystal Ellen Ricks

Jul 23, 2019

Crystal Ellen Ricks-Warner, age 42, of Greenville, formerly of Belding and Gowen, passed away unexpectedly at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Hospital in Greenville on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on March 18, 1977, in Belding, Michigan, the daughter of Maxine Ellen Ricks. Crystal Attended Belding Schools and worked for several years at Electrolux in Greenville. She enjoyed crafting,...

Cindy  Marie Burns-Leiter

Cindy Marie Burns-Leiter

Jun 26, 2019

Cindy Marie Burns-Leiter, age 51, of Belding, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on June 26, 2019, at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born in Charlotte, Michigan on June 19, 1968, the daughter of Gerald Allen and Nola A. (Whiter) Dankenbring, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Charlotte High School and continued her...

Aubin Owen “Buster” Byrnes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...