Dortha I. Black

Dortha I. (Kinney) Black age 92 of Hastings, passed away Thursday June 4, 2009 at Thornapple Manor.\r

She was born April 27, 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Ray G. and Jessie (Wilkins) Lancaster.\r

Dortha graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. She married Lyle Kinney in 1936 which ended in Divorce.\r

Dortha worked at Orchard Industries for 4 years and Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 8 years. In 1975 she moved to St. Ignace and lived there until she returned to Hastings in 1994. She lived in Charlotte for 11 years and had a Dog grooming parlor. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, crocheting, gardening and crossword puzzles.\r

Dortha is survived by her son James (Sally) Kinney of Hastings. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Raymond Lancaster, Delbert Lancaster and a sister Myrtle Puckett.\r

Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.\r

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r