Obituaries
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...
Jack G. Carney
Apr 23, 2023
Jack Gerald Carney, Jr., age 56, of Belding, formerly of Alto and Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Mission Pointe of Belding Nursing Home. He was born on July 19, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, son of Jack G. and Rachel A. (Helsel) Carney, both of whom preceded him in death. Jack attended Rockford High School...
Anthony G. "Tony" Comella
Mar 26, 2023
Anthony Gerald “Tony” Comella, age 79, of Belding, formerly of Colorado, passed away early Sunday morning, March 26, 2023, at Corewell Health – Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of John J. and Betty Marie (Piro) Comella, both of whom preceded him in death. Tony graduated from Cleveland area schools and proudly served...
Phyllis A. "Babe" Amirault
Mar 16, 2023
Phyllis Ann "Babe" (Antcliff) Amirault, age 84, of Belding, passed away early Thursday morning at Mission Point of Belding Nursing Home. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, daughter of Cecil J. and Myra (Hatch) Antcliff, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Belding Schools and then worked at Jolly Kids in Belding and then later at Gibson's for...
Sandra S. Barker
Mar 15, 2023
Sandra Sue (Shepard) Barker, age 85, of Ionia, passed away peacefully just after noon on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Green Acres Assisted Living Center in Ionia, with family members at her bedside. She was born on September 8, 1937, daughter of Forest Harold and Lillian Elizabeth (Barnes) Shepard, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Traverse City...
Garold L. Simon
Mar 11, 2023
Garold Lou “Garry” Simon, age 70, of Lyons, passed away at Sparrow, Lansing Hospital, following a brief stay there. Garold was born in Ionia, Michigan on May 1, 1952, a son of Edward Anthony and Margaret Katherine (Stanton) Simon, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Ionia Schools and worked in several manufacturing companies during his lifetime. His...
Maryann S. Reeves
Mar 6, 2023
Maryann Sue (VanOcker) Reeves, age 79, of Belding, went home to be with her Lord, on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born September 3, 1943, in Keene Twp., Michigan, daughter of Theodore and Nina (Compton) VanOcker.
On June 5, 1965, Maryann married Frederick Reeves and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and...
Rocky J Sherman
Feb 21, 2023
Rocky passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday near his home in Orleans. Rocky's family is planning to observe private memorial services at a future date. Please keep him and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers. If you need additional information, please contact Mike at Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services by calling (616) 794-1300.
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