Debra Ann Echtinaw
Nov 8, 2026
Debra Ann Echtinaw, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2026, in Hastings. She was born on September 25, 1955, in Hastings.
Debra graduated from Hastings High School in 1973 and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University. She dedicated her career to public service, serving as Inspector General for the State of Michigan’s Department of Health...
Judith Ann Jenkins
Nov 8, 2026
Judith Ann Jenkins, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2026, in Hastings. She was born on May 12, 1945, to Gilbert John Corkins and Huldey Ann “Peggy” (VanAlstine) Corkins.
Judy graduated from Nashville High School in 1963 and attended Ferris State College, where she converted to Catholicism. She later earned an associate degree from Kellogg Community College. She went...
Nancy Ann Corning
Nov 6, 2026
Nancy Ann (Hoffman) Corning entered into rest on November 6, 2026.
Nancy was the daughter of Donna (Munger) Goodson and Harry Hoffman Jr., born June 8, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan. With the exception of a couple of years, she remained a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.
She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and wore many different hats...
Ronald Duane Hall
Nov 1, 2026
Ronald Duane Hall, age 91, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Dale R. and L. Dolores (Sunday) Hall. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and attended Lansing Business College after which he served in the U.S. Army.
On September 20, 1957, Ron...
Margaret Sue Sprague
Oct 15, 2026
Sue Sprague, of Woodland, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on February 21, 1932, in Nashville, Michigan, to Ernest and Golah Mae (Appleman) Rasey.
Sue graduated as salutatorian from Nashville High School in 1949 and remained there to serve as the school secretary. On August 9, 1952, she married Thomas Sprague, beginning...
Marilyn Edna Bryans
Oct 12, 2026
Marilyn Edna Bryans (AKA Aunt Mertie), age 94, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1932 in Lake City, Michigan to William Molitor and Sena (Meeuwes) Molitor.
Marilyn was married to the love of her life and lifelong partner Robert E. Bryans on July 11, 1953.
She is survived by her sons Robert (Nancy) Bryans and...
Susan Mix
Oct 9, 2026
Susan Marie Mix – A Life of Kindness, Compassion and Service
Susan Marie Mix, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on May 9, 1955, Susan lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.
A 1973 graduate of Hastings High School, Susan spent much of...
Sharon Lee Zebrowski
Oct 9, 2026
Sharon Lee Zebrowski, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 9, 2026. After 79 years of educating, debating, traveling, collecting animals, and keeping everyone on their toes, Sharon has officially retired from earthly duties. We can only hope heaven has a good coffee shop, a well-stocked library, and someone willing to argue with her, because she certainly won't...
Jacqueline Lee Muma
Oct 8, 2026
Jacqueline Lee Phelan was born Aug. 30, 1942, in Rochester, MI., the daughter of Dorothy Boak and LeRoy Phelan. She had one brother, James, a career Marine officer, who predeceased her. He married Charlene Barber. Their children are James, Patricia and Patrick. She had two half siblings: Judith Phelan Spillers and Robert Phelan.
She graduated from Clarkston High School in 1960....
Barbara Ann Sloan
Oct 7, 2026
Barbara Ann Sloan, age 76, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on June 9, 1950, in Concord, Michigan, to Eugene and Mildred Irene (Wilhelm) Sloan.
Barbara graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and later earned a certificate in Corrections from Jackson Community College. Throughout her working life, she took pride in everything she did,...
Roberta Cooper
Oct 7, 2026
Roberta Agnes Cooper, age 88, passed away on October 7, 2026. Born October 18, 1937, in Jackson, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Moore) Dudley. Roberta graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and built a life defined by hard work, creativity, and compassion.
She worked at Bliss in Hastings for eight years before owning and operating...
Tammy Lynn Walker
Oct 5, 2026
Tammy’s family is preparing a full obituary to share soon. In the meantime, please feel free to leave a memory or word of comfort for the family.
Ellen Marie Philo
Sep 27, 2026
Ellen Marie Philo, 64, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to be with her Lord and Savior. In true Ellen fashion, she would want everyone to know that she was bravely taken from this world after wrestling a pack of wild dingoes.
Ellen was born on August 7, 1962, in Hastings, Michigan, to Russell...
Georgia Dollie Lindroth
Sep 26, 2026
Georgia Dollie Lindroth, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 26, 2026.
Georgia was born in Hastings on February 22, 1947, to William and Violet Louise (Moore) Curtis. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. Over the years, she worked as a cashier, factory worker, executive housekeeper, and manicurist. She later retired from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office,...
Thomas Chester Girrbach
Sep 26, 2026
Thomas Chester Girrbach, Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. Born on October 31, 1954, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Thomas Chester Sr. and Florence Marion (Sclater) Girrbach, Tom lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and the outdoors.
A 1973 graduate of Hastings High School, Tom was known for his dedication across his careers with Viking Corporation,...
Barbara Gene Wellman
Sep 21, 2026
Barbara Gene Wellman, age 95, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully September 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 18, 1930, in Ada, Michigan, to Harry Howard Spidell and Helen Esther (Baker) Spidell.
Barb married Wayne Wellman in 1949. They lived on their farm for 69 years where they farmed the land and took care of her...
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...
