Michael John Belson

On September 8, 2024, Michael John "Mike" Belson, of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital after a courageous fouryear lung cancer battle with his loving wife, Shannon McMurtrey-Belson, and daughters Erin Shea and Kelsey Claire Belson also of Silver Spring by his side. Mike joins his father Michael John Belson, brother Kevin Belson, and stepfather Joel Edler in eternal and peaceful rest. In addition to his wife, Shannon, Mike is survived by his proud mother, Judith McGlynn Edler of Iola, WI; and his two other children, son Matthew and daughter Caitlyn Belson, as well as grandsons Camden and Bronson all of Green Bay, WI. Additionally, Mike is survived by five brothers and sisters: Bridget, Brian (Laurie), Patrick (Allison), Christopher (Sandi) and Molly Belson, as well as three stepbrothers: Joel Stephen Edler, Tom Edler, and Jamie Edler, aunts and uncles, cousins, more than a dozen nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed immediately by funeral services at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garret Park, MD. Additional memorial services for Mike will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin the week of November 24 at a location and time yet to be confirmed. In honor of his U.S. Navy and Army military service, Michael will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Details of other funeral events for Mike and the online family guestbook are at: