Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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