Mary Ann Echtinaw

Mary Ann Echtinaw, age 85 of Hastings died on May 5. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 10, 1928 the daughter of Digory and Marian (Shorney) McEwan. She and her family moved to Hastings in 1945 from Glen Ellyn, IL. Mary Ann graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and attended Western Michigan University. She married Jack E. Echtinaw on June 24, 1950.



Mary Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and a former Deacon, a volunteer at Pennock Hospital and a Red Cross volunteer. Mary Ann is survived by her sons Brian (Amy) Echtinaw of Sterling Heights, MI, Steven (Claire) Echtinaw of Ada, MI, grandchildren Peter Echtinaw of Plymouth, MI, Alyssa (Kris) Richardson of Ferndale, MI and Maya Echtinaw of Ada, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack E. Echtinaw, her parents Digory and Marian, and her brother Digory McEwan, Jr.

Memorial services will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings,
Monday, June 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM for Mary Ann and Jack Echtinaw.

Lunch reception following the service at the Hastings Elks Lodge.