Linda Ann Bignall

Linda Ann Bignall of Hastings passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her family, on May 15, 2026, in Hastings, Michigan, at the age of 80. She was born March 27, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Herman Louis Stoffel and Avis Potter.

Linda graduated from Byron Center High School with the Class of 1964. On September 5, 1964, she married the love of her life, Ronald Kenneth Bignall. Together they shared many happy years, especially enjoying vacations up north and time spent with family and friends.

Linda worked as a nurse’s aide before retiring from Steelcase Manufacturing as a laborer. She found joy in crocheting, feeding wild birds, side-by-side rides, and keeping her children busy fixing the latest issue with her phone. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with those she loved, including her loyal dog, Salley, who never left her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald; sister, Sandy McAlary; sisters-in-law, Becky Bignall, Gayle Fish, and Janie Post; and niece, Sheri.

Linda is survived by her children, Robin (Barry) Raterink, Laurie (Dan) Hultquist, and Missie (Ryan) Lowell; grandchildren Jacob, Josh, Clay, Makenna, Braeden, and Jaelynne; great-grandchildren Soren and Astrid; sister Kathy (Chuck) Mingerink; brother Bud Stoffel; and many extended family members and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 N. Industrial Park Dr., Hastings, MI 49058 or Gentiva Hospice 625 Kenmoor Ave SE, Suite 115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546  .

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Thornapple Valley Church 2750 M-43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on June 6, 2026. 

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan.