Richard John Bishop, Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Richard John Bishop, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on December 15, 1943, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard John and Phyllis Lobeth (Reid) Bishop, Sr.
Richard graduated from Hastings High School in 1962, where he played football and ran track. He later earned his automatic sprinkler...
Todd Alan Bower
Sep 12, 2026
Todd Alan Bower, age 62, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Kentwood, Michigan. He was born on August 21, 1964, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of John Gary and Linda Lou (Kane) Bower.
Todd graduated from Hastings High School and dedicated his career to working hard as a Production Manager at Superior Food. He took pride in...
Solvej Sidsel Waggoner
Sep 10, 2026
Solvej Sidsel Waggoner, age 90, of Hastings, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord on September 10, 2026. She was born in Burg Stargard, Mecklenburg, Germany, to Albert Christian Petersen and Gertrude Karolina Louisa Petersen (nee Kramer). A U.S. citizen from birth, she came to the United States as a young child, settling first in Detroit and later in...
Phillip Neil Wurm
Sep 6, 2026
Phillip Neil Wurm, age 64, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born on November 16, 1961, in Hastings, Phillip was the son of Frederick and Sharon (Klevorn) Wurm. Following the passing of his mother Sharon in 1970, he was lovingly raised by his stepmother, Marian Kaye (Jones) Wurm.
A proud 1979 graduate of Hastings High School, Phillip...
Diane Louise Williams
Sep 3, 2026
Diane Louise (Lind) Williams of Hastings, Michigan, passed away at the age of 80 on September 3, 2026.
If you knew Diane, you probably knew her as the “flower lady.” She had a genuine smile, an authentic personality, and a special way of making people feel welcome.
Born January 30, 1946, to Fern (Woods) and Willard Lind, Diane grew up in Nashville,...
Donald Lawrence "Larry" Murphy
Aug 30, 2026
Donald Lawrence “Larry” Murphy, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. A Funeral will be held at a later date. He was born on November 22, 1930, in Hastings, Michigan, the second of four children born to Donald and Cecil Murphy.
Other than the two years he spent serving in the United States Army,...
Patricia Merchant
Aug 21, 2026
Patricia Louise Merchant, a beloved wife, mother, nana, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a family and many friends who will miss her dearly. Patty was born on January 17, 1944, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Rose C Fike and William L Fike. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Kay Hinnescheidt...
Patsy Ann Lancaster
Aug 13, 2026
Patsy Ann Lancaster, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Hastings. She was born on March 28, 1937, in Hastings, the daughter of John William and Doris Emma (McBain) Cook.
Patsy attended the Little Brick Country School before graduating from Hastings High School with the Class of 1955. She was married to Wally McIntosh until his passing and...
Joan Spindler
Aug 7, 2026
Joan Spindler, 86, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated teaching, deep compassion, and a joyful spirit. Born on August 27, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert D. and Mary Rosalie (Hobbs) Spindler.
A proud graduate of Shelbyville Indiana High School, Joan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from...
Wesley Ervin Pion, Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
Wesley Ervin Pion, Jr., age 79, passed away on August 7, 2026.
Born in Plainwell, Michigan on August 24, 1946, Wesley was the son of the late Wesley Ervin Pion, Sr. and Katherine Betty (Brewster) Pion. He was raised in the area and graduated from Otsego High School with the Class of 1964.
Following high school, Wesley honorably served his country in...
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...
