Carlota Erlinda Tobias
Jul 29, 2026
Carlota Erlinda Tobias, age 93, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1932, in Marquez, New Mexico, to loving parents Crestino and Elcira Marquez, who preceded her in death.
Carlota attended Harwood Girls School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On October 9, 1951, she married the love of her life, Bernard Wesley Tobias....
Dennise "Gigi" E. Grinnell
Jul 27, 2026
Dennise Eileen Grinnell, age 75, passed away on July 27, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, selflessly enduring a courageous 10-year battle with cancer while making her family the center of her life. She was born on May 5, 1951, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Martin Henry Ivan and Blanche Mildred (Cevora) Ivan.
Dennise graduated from Britton High School with the Class of...
Dorothy Rae Anderson
Jul 25, 2026
Dorothy Rae Anderson, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on June 13, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan, to Raphael Vern Carter and Lucille Dorthea (Weber) Carter.
Dorothy graduated from Lansing Sexton High School with the Class of 1950. In 1951, she married the love of her life, Douglas Anderson....
Jason "Jay" Matthew Sayles
Jul 15, 2026
Jason Sayles, age 56, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born February 18, 1970 in Winsted, CT. Jason was the son of George and Sally (Aliano) Sayles. Jason moved to Michigan in 1989.
Jason was a family man with eight grandkids who kept him busy. Jason was a family man who loved...
Leo Albert Hendershot
Jul 15, 2026
Leo A. Hendershot age 68, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, wood working, camping, hunter safety training, farm market, listening to God’s word, and his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Merle Hendershot and Dollie Godfrey and step-father Bob Godfrey. Sister Becky Wheatstone, brothers...
Shirley Ann Beck
Jul 13, 2026
Shirley Ann (O’Connor) Beck went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026. Shirley was born in Hastings on September 7, 1934, the second daughter to James and Dorothy O’Connor. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1952, she began work as a secretary in the sales department at Royal Coach Co. After two years there, she...
Evelyn Marie Allerding
Jul 12, 2026
Evelyn Marie Allerding, age 91, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Hastings. She was born on December 21, 1934, in Irving Township, Michigan, to Clifford Walter and Frances Isabella (Blackford) Johnson.
Evelyn graduated from Middleville High School with the Class of 1952. She married Neil Allerding, Sr., and together they raised five children while building a...
Cheryl Kay Klopfenstein
Jul 7, 2026
Cheryl Kay Klopfenstein passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 7, 2026, in Hastings, MI, at the age of 83.
Cheri was born on October 16, 1942, to Leon and Erma (nee Sheldon) Tyler. She grew up in and around Woodland, first on their farm on Barnum Rd, then in the village during her high school years. The youngest...
Gary Thaler
Jul 6, 2026
Gary John Thaler, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on August 27, 1946, in Hastings, Michigan, to Howard John Thaler and Bertha (Fausey) Thaler.
Gary graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School with the Class of 1964 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. During...
Janet "Jan" Lynne Hurless
Jul 6, 2026
Janet "Jan" Lynne Hurless, age 66, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on May 13, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Jackie Dale and Caryl Lynne (Elstrom) Hurless.
A graduate of Hastings High School, Janet was active in 4-H during her younger years. She dedicated over 30 years of her life to working in...
Russell Mason Peasley
Jul 4, 2026
Russell Mason Peasley, age 50, of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan, to Russell Newton and Charlene Ann (Washburn) Peasley.
Russell graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, where he was well known for playing the tuba in the marching band. He proudly served his country in the United...
Paul Matthew Lewis DeVito
Jun 29, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Matthew Lewis DeVito, age 38, on June 29, 2026. Losing Paul has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. He was born on November 12, 1987 in Lansing, MI. He was the son of Paul David DeVito (deceased) and Kathy...
Michael David Putkela
Jun 26, 2026
Michael David Putkela, of Hastings, passed away on June 26, 2026, his 60th birthday. He was born on June 26, 1966, to David Henry and Jane Elizabeth (Aho) Putkela.
Michael graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1984 and continued his education at State Technical Institute, graduating in 1986. He built a career as a CAD/CAM computer drafting specialist with Recaro...
Beverley Jean Walden
Jun 25, 2026
Beverley Jean Walden, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Reed City at the age of 89. She was born February 4, 1937, in Adrian, Michigan, to Ralph V. and Hilda (Moore) Krebs.
Beverley retired from Hastings Manufacturing after many years of dedicated employment. She married the love of her life, Alex Walden, in 1952, and together they...
JoAnn Ruth Guernsey
Jun 23, 2026
Joann Ruth Guernsey, a beautiful and kindhearted soul, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on January 16, 1928, in Hastings, Michigan, to William and Louise Ducker, Joann deeply loved her hometown and dedicated her life to serving it. Following high school, she worked at Hastings Manufacturing, and upon his return from...
Leonard "Lenny" Joseph James Wentz
Jun 22, 2026
Leonard “Lenny” Joseph James Wentz, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 55.
Lenny was born on January 11, 1971, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Lenerd and Karen Wentz. He graduated from East Kentwood High School and went on to build a successful career as an Auto Body Technician, working in the industry for over...
Robert Howard Brooks
Jun 14, 2026
Robert Howard Brooks finished his work on this earth Sunday, June 14, 2026 after 95 years.
If you knew Bob Brooks, you knew he was full of life. He loved his wife of 68 years, Beverly Ann (Belson) and missed her every day since her passing in 2022. He was an exceptional father to his three daughters
Brenda Rizor (Rick), Sandra VanHattum...
Ronald James Frye
Jun 5, 2026
Ronald James Frye, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ronald was born on October 27, 1946, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Ronald Jason and Barbara (Rounds) Frye. He graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1965 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as...
Shari Lou DeWitt
Jun 1, 2026
Shari Lou DeWitt, age 67, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away June 1, 2026, in Hastings. She was born August 2, 1958, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Robert Gregory and Sharon Louise (Drill) Mellinger.
Shari was a homemaker who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved sewing quilts, crocheting, knitting, fishing on the Thornapple River, and taking motorcycle trips on the Harley...
