All Obituaries

Robert Keith Barger (Bob), 89, of Belding, passed away in the early morning hours of April 24, 2024, at Corewell Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Born on May 18, 1934, to Robert F. and Charlotte (Harriman) Barger in Bushnell Township, Bob graduated from Sheridan High School in 1952. In addition to being an independent carpenter (and building his family’s home), he had a long career working as a carpenter for Extruded Metals in Belding for 44 years, retiring in 1996. Bob loved...

Joanne Chaffins, age 89, of Orleans, passed away at SKLD Ionia surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in North Baltimore, OH on May 26, 1934, the daughter of Clifford and Edna (Hosier) Campbell. She is survived by her children, Mary (Wayne) Frantz of Florida, Jerry Chaffins of Belding, Elaine (Larry) Rick of Kentwood, Clettis Allen (Linda) Chaffins of Sheridan, Connie (Todd) Waterman of Ionia; grandchildren, Wendie (Brian) Kienutske, Meranda (Eric) Larson, Melissa...

Joseph Pashkowsky, 91, passed away after a short battle with cancer on February 1, 2024 at Corewell Spectrum Fuller Avenue Hospice in Grand Rapids. Born on December 10, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, Joseph moved to the area in 1979, residing in Grattan. He and his wife, Valerie, had a small hobby farm there, where they loved raising animals and gardening together. Joseph and Valerie were a very social couple who were great friends to many.  "Big Bad Joe", as he referred to...

NOTE UPDATE FOR LIFE CELEBRATION SERVICE TIME- Terrence Alan “Terry” Underwood, 65, of Belding, passed away on Monday February 26, 2024, at home. Terry was born on July 1, 1958, in Belding, the son of Frank and Barbara (Hoisington) Underwood. He attended Belding High School and worked many years at Rayborn Hardware, both as a teenager and an adult.  Over the years he worked at the old Belding Hospital, RJ Tower Automotive, Federal Mogul and Northland Refrigeration, he...

Alan (Al) Lee Johnson, age 72, of Freeport, Michigan passed away unexpectedly, in his sleep, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Detroit on December 8, 1951, the son of Devitte Johnson and Loretta (Taylor) Johnson. Alan was a graduate of Kelloggsville High School in Wyoming, MI. Soon after graduation, he was married and his daughter, Courtney, was born shortly after. Alan was a devoted father, always investing himself into having quality time with his daughter. Alan worked several...

Winthrop (Winn) C. Setchfield, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024, after a fierce battle with COPD.   He was born on March 24, 1942, in San Diego, CA, to parents Winthrop Sr. and Marion Jean (Spencer) Setchfield, of Belding, MI, who have preceded him in death.  Also preceding him in death is brother-in-law Teague Breimayer of Belding, MI. At the time of Winn’s passing, he was surrounded by his family who love him dearly.  He is...

Randy L. Brownell, 74, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024. The son of Rollin L. and Cora (VandenBos) Brownell, he was born on April 25, 1949, in Belding, Michigan. He attended Belding schools where he graduated with the BHS class of 1967. A lifelong farmer in the Belding area, Randy also worked for SpartanNash in Byron Center until his retirement. On July 15, 1972, he married Susan Leppink at the First Baptist Church in Belding and together they would...

Gayla Elayne Noe, age 74, of Orleans Twp., passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Grand Rapids on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born in Greenville, MI on February 24, 1950, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Pierson) Hodson. Gayla grew up in Orleans and was a graduate of Belding High School in 1968. A year later, she married Craig Noe, then of Galesburg, IL, June 27, 1969. It wasn’t long before they became a family of four. After raising her children, Gayla went back to...

Charlene Marie (Insley) Saladin, aged 85, of Belding went to meet her husband on April 7, 2024. Born on September 3, 1938 in Smyrna, she was the daughter of Howard & Arleen (Lockwood) Insley. She was a 1956 graduate of Belding High School. On August 31, 1957 she married Peter R. Saladin and together they raised nine children in the Belding area.  Cheney was a fun-loving human who loved to laugh, go on adventures big and small, she was a fabulous cook, enjoyed her family and friends...

Linda B. Baker, 67, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Belding, went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2024 after an extended health struggle. The daughter of Fain and Marguerite (Robinson) Nickel, she was born on June 26, 1956, in Greenville, Michigan. A 1975 graduate of Belding High School, Linda spent much of her life working in day care tending to the needs of little ones. She absolutely loved her time spent with children, even volunteering for many years at Zinser Elementary School in Walker,...