All Obituaries

Martha “Marty”  Warner, 59, of Belding passed away Wednesday morning  October 13, 2021, at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Hospice.  Martha was born on  June 8, 1962, in Huntington, Indiana the daughter of Rex  and Viola ( Wall)  Baker. Martha enjoyed shopping,  antiquing and  riding  the  Harley with Michael. She was a spirited person and had a true and unconditional love of family and friends. She will be...

  Cherl Lynn Cable, 64, of Carson City passed away unexpectedly  Wednesday,  October 13, 2021, at home. Cherl was born on  April 10, 1957, in Belding, the daughter of Elmer and June ( Briggs) King Sr. She graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1975 and had worked at the nursing home in Belding in  the kitchen for 30 years. Cherl enjoyed bowling on a league  with her sisters. Cherl just enjoyed the simple things of life. She loved animals,...

Ricki L. North, 60, of Belding passed, Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell. Ricki was born on February 15, 1961, in Belding the son of Danny and Jeanne (Cole) North. He graduated from Ionia High School with the Class of 1979. In earlier years, he had worked at General Tire, later owned the Pop Shop in Orleans and his own car detailing business in Ionia. He enjoyed hunting and watching football. Ricki is loved and survived by is sons, Dane North, Danny North, both of...

Walter R. Peterson 87 of Belding passed away Sunday evening October 3, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Elara Hospice. Walter was born on April 5, 1934 in Edmore ,the son of Julius and Leona ( Peasley) Peterson. In earlier years he  proudly served in the U.S. Army. Walter is loved and survived by his wife Velma and their children, Faye Hudson, Ann Lillie, Mary Roerig, Valerie Ray, Randy Peterson, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Lisa Sue Howe 56 of Belding passed away Saturday evening October 2, 2021, at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Hospice. Lisa was born on September 19, 1965, in Ionia, the daughter of Jerry and Sharon ( Ritter) Hall. She graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1983. She had worked at Lacks Industries in Grand Rapids and as a waitress at Millie’s in Belding. Lisa always kept a clean house and yard. She loved spending time at Lake Michigan and had a big...

Raymond R. Geiger, 71 of Ionia passed away Friday afternoon October 1, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Raymond was born on September 6, 1950, in Greenville the son of Raymond L. and Bernice (Schoenborn) Geiger. Raymond graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1969 and then served two years in the United States Army. After his Army years he graduated from Montcalm Community College and later worked 26 years as a corrections officer at the state prison in Ionia. In retirement...

James “Jim” W. Wilson, 92, of Belding passed away at Stoneleigh Hospice Residence in Lansing, on September 29, 2021. James was born on August 1, 1929, the son of  William W. and Gladys ( Bartlett) Wilson Jim graduated from Belding High School with the class of 1947 and later retired from General Motors Corp. after many years of service. In earlier years he was active in the Little League Program in Belding, and always made time, if possible, to attend his children’s...

David M. Hosford 61 of Belding formerly of Hubbardston died Sunday afternoon September 26, 2021 at SKLD in Ionia. David was born on November 28, 1959 in Ft. Meade, Maryland, the son of Gerald and Ruth ( Garlow)  Hosford. He grew up in the Lansing area. Even though David faced many physical challenges in his life,  he always maintained a positive outlook and treasured his friends. David is survived by his parents and friends.  Funeral services will be 1:00...

George D. Babcock 102 of Belding passed away Friday afternoon September 24, 2021 at Mission point of Greenville. In keeping with his wish's no public funeral will take place. The family will remember him privately. 

Richard A. Reynolds 81 of Grattan Township, Belding died unexpectedly Thursday September 23, 2021 at home. Private graveside services will take place at Mason Cemetery. Please remember Richard and his family in your thoughts and prayers.