Obituaries
Edward A. Zimmerman
Sep 21, 2023
Edward Albert “Bud” Zimmerman, age 80, of Dowling, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior following a long illness on Thursday, September 21, 2023, under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan, son of Ray Edward and Isabell Margaret (Huntley) Zimmerman, both of whom preceded him in...
Beverly L. Ricks
Aug 21, 2023
Beverly Lynn Ricks, age 67, of Carson City, formerly of Belding and Greenville, passed away at Sparrow Health, Carson City Hospital, early Monday morning, August 21, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1956, in Greenville, Michigan, daughter of Gerald William Crystal Ellen (Wilson) Ricks, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Beverly attended Belding Area Schools with the...
Robert "Bob" Henry Knapp
Aug 9, 2023
Robert Henry “Bob” Knapp, age 74, passed away August 9th, 2023, at his home in Ionia following his battle with cancer. Bob was born in Ionia on January 22, 1949 where he lived his entire life and worked as a self-employed contractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a proud master of making a variety of unique fishing...
Allen C. Culley III
Aug 7, 2023
Allen Charles Culley III, age 49, of Fenwick, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family under hospice care, on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1974, in La Mesa, California, son of Allen Charles Culley II and Colleen Renee England, both of whom survive. Allen was educated in California schools and worked for...
Deborah L. Crankshaw
Aug 6, 2023
Deborah Lee “Deb” Crankshaw, age 56, of Belding passed away at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital, on Sunday, August 6, 2023, following a brave battle with cancer. Deb was born in Pheonix, Arizona and graduated from Pheonix area schools. She possessed a servant’s heart and spent much of her adult life caring for others. For many years Deb provided in-home...
Marianne Scheid
Aug 5, 2023
Marianne (Golden) Scheid, age 88, of Belding, passed away early Saturday morning, August 5, 2023, at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living Center in Greenville. The family wishes to thank Hathaway Hills and CorsoCare Hospice for the professional, dedicated care provided to Marianne during her stay. She was born on May 15, 1935, in Denver Colorado, daughter of Leo M. and Sarah...
Vicki Jean Kuiper
Aug 3, 2023
Vicki Jean (Youmans) Kuiper, age 75, of Belding, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Meijer Heart Center in Corewell Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born on June 16, 1948, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of Jesse and Velma Irene (Rickert) Youmans, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Belding High School with...
David M. Heinze
Aug 2, 2023
David Mark Heinze, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 2, at home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 29, 1957, son of William Robert and Shirley “Lois” (Brock) Heinze, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Grand Rapids area schools. He enjoyed...
Rita Huffman
Jul 29, 2023
Rita Mae (Guenther) Huffman, age 81, of Belding, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Corewell Health – Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Michigan, where she received compassionate, professional, loving care from the staff, for which her family shall be forever grateful. She was born in Greenville, on May 8, 1942, the daughter...
Theodore James 'Ted" Rosenberger
Jul 16, 2023
Theodore James “Ted” Rosenberger, age 77, of Walker, formerly of Newaygo and Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Grand Rapids to Lancelot and Betty Jean (Brown) Rosenberger, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Rogers High School and...
Nancy Lou Marie Huey
Jul 13, 2023
Nancy Lou Marie (Murphy) Huey, age 84, of Sheridan, formerly of Belding, passed away at home on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family under hospice care. She was born on August 16, 1939, in Belding, Michigan, daughter of Joseph and Adelaide (Neverill) Murphy, both of whom preceded her in death.
Nancy attended Belding Area Schools, graduating with the...
Zack Chivell
Jun 23, 2023
"J.A.R.V.I.S., make a note. Remind me not to wake up in the morning. Ever again."On June 23, 2023, our beloved Iron Man, Zack Chivell, hung up his Mark LXXXV suit, relinquishing his role as defender of the universe to the rest of the Avengers. Surrounded by his family, he passed away peacefully.Zack's journey began in 1983, on April 11, when...
Wythel J. Cunningham
Jun 15, 2023
Wythel Joy Cunningham, age 94, of Spring Lake, Michigan formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Baldwin House, Senior Living Center under the care of hospice and his loving family. He was born in Booneville, Mississippi, on October 17, 1928, son of Hester and Alma (Wilemon) Cunningham, both of whom preceded him in death. Following...
Kelwin Karl Little
Jun 10, 2023
Kelwin “Kelly” Karl Little, age 61, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 under the care of his family and Faith Hospice. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Kenneth Little and Vicki Lee (Renburg) Haight. Kelly was an avid golfer who also enjoyed bowling, playing pool and spending time with his friends at...
David Duane Jewell
Jun 4, 2023
David Duane Jewell 64 years old passed away June 4, 2023, from a brief battle with an illness. David was born on July 16, 1958, the son of Duane and Doris (Herrington) Jewell in Belding, Michigan.
David spent his career working for Travis Pest Control. He was a friendly man always willing to strike up a conversation and get to know...
Randy Allen Smith
May 28, 2023
Randy A. Smith, age 52, of Muir, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Grand Rapids.
A Memorial Celebration is being planned.
Arrangements are being handled by Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Belding, MI
Jerry "Lee" Cooper, Jr.
May 18, 2023
Jerry Lee Cooper, Jr., age 53, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at home under the care of his family and hospice. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 1969, son of Jerry Lee and Sue Ann (Hicks) Cooper, both of whom preceded him in death. Jerry attended Greenville High School and for much...
Ernest E. "Ernie" Barnett
May 13, 2023
Ernest Earl “Ernie” Barnett, age 67, of Belding, passed away early at 4:31 a.m. on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, at Corewell Health – Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a brief illness. Ernie was born on October 20, 1955, in Billings, Montana, son of Robert Lane and Florence Edith (Ingersoll) Barnett, both of whom preceded him in death. He...
Ray F. Helsel
May 5, 2023
Ray F. “Hoss” Helsel, age 72, of Fenwick, formerly of Belding, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Mission Pointe Nursing Home in Greenville, following a brief stay there. He was born on April 29. 1951, in Ionia, Michigan, son of Roy and Lula (Matthews) Helsel, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Belding schools and worked for...
Kevin S. Clayton
Apr 26, 2023
Kevin Scott Clayton, age 59, of Ionia, passed away at home under hospice care surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born in Ionia, Michigan, on June 25, 1963, son of Kenneth Clayton and Mildred Yoder. He attended Saranac Schools and worked as a self-employed carpenter, specializing in home improvement and exterior remodel projects. He...
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