All Obituaries

Keith Robert Chambers, age 74, of Fenwick, passed away at home on September 18, 2022. He was born on May 20, 1948, the son of Russell Chambers and Marion Munger. Keith went to Ionia High School where he met the love of his life, June Griffin. After high school he immediately entered the work force, working for a small factory in Saranac. Later on, he would work at Gibson’s for a short time before being laid off, but was hired at Fisher Body of General Motors in Lansing that same...

Joann P. Brechting 90 of Rockford passed away Thursday evening September 15, 2022, at Green Acres of Lowell. Joann was born on September 14, 1932, in Saranac, the daughter of Lewis and Lydia Sharp. She graduated from Saranac High School with the class of 1950. In earlier years Joann enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, going to the dances at Shady Acres near Lowell and taking trips with the church group. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Tops. She was a loving...

Raymond H. “ Ray”  Cowles, 83, of Belding passed away Saturday morning September 10, 2022, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Ray was born on July 19, 1939, in St. Johns, the son of Homer and Josephine (Conklin) Cowles. He graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1957 and later served two years in the Army-National Guard. Ray married his high school sweetheart, Kay (Coston), on June 13,1959 and together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage until...

Clara Butler, 67 of Palo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home.  Clara was born April 11, 1955, in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Roy and Ellen (Burguess) Sargeant.  She graduated high school in Pennsylvania and moved to Michigan in 1980.  Clara was blessed with the ability and desire to care for people around her.  Family, neighbors, or friends could depend on Clara to help with meals, cleaning, appointments, or even helping with end-of-life...

Robert C. “Bob” Hoseth, 86, of Belding passed away Monday September 5, 2022, at Spectrum Health in Greenville. Bob was born on September 24, 1935, in Flint, the son of Carl and Mabel (Peterson) Hoseth. He graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1954 and later proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1956.He graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1957, where he met Bonnie, his true love. They moved to married housing at Michigan State University...

Terry R. Humphrey 69 of Belding passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 30, 2022 at home.  Terry was born on October 8, 1952 in Kent County, MI. He has lived in  Belding the past several years. He is loved and survived by his friends in the Belding area.  Terry asked for a simple, private funeral service at the mausoleum of River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Please remember Terry in your thoughts and prayers.

Carol J. Nielson, 80, of Belding, passed away Monday morning, August 29, 2022, at Mission Point in Cedar Springs.  Carol was born December 8, 1941, in Ionia, the daughter of Russell and Gretrude (Tannis) McCaul.  She graduated from Lake Odessa High School, and in her younger years worked as a nanny.  She was a past member of the Mom’s Club of Saranac, and enjoyed crafts, knitting, and crocheting. Carol is loved and survived by her children John (Lisa) Clark, Sara Clark,...

Robert L. Bergeron, 75, of Greenville passed away Wednesday morning, August 24, 2022, at home.  Robert was born on February 7, 1947, in Barbeau, Michigan, the son of John and Leona (Hedrington) Bergeron.  Robert retired from working for the Belding Housing Commission.  He was married on March 26,1988, in Belding, to Pamela Jo Vandenberg. He is loved and survived by his wife Pamela, and their children Noel Bergeron, April (Mike) Perry, Raette (Frank) Witte, and Brian...

Barbara J. Wood, 84, of Belding, passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2022, at home, under the loving care of her family and hospice.  Barbara was born on May 14,1938, in Greenville, the daughter of Guy and Elaine (Johnson) Lake.  She graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1990, through the Adult Education program.  In earlier years she had worked at Chrysler in Lyons, Jolly Kids in Belding, Wolverine in Rockford, and later at Leppinks Supermarket.  She...

Kenneth R. “Ken” Shindorf, 71 of Belding passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2022, at the Laurels of Fulton near Perrinton, MI. Ken was born on October 1, 1950, in Belding, the son of William and Ida (Sigsby) Shindorf. He graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1969 and in earlier years had worked at LaVan’s in Belding and later retired from Grand Rapids Controls in Rockford. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph/St. Mary Catholic Church. He had a big love...