Patricia Kay Fussman

Patricia Kay Fussman, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Joseph Faiks and Florence Liszewski.

Patricia graduated from Union High School and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She devoted many years to her career as a Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, where her compassion and care touched countless lives.

A woman of deep Catholic faith, Patricia was a devoted parishioner of both Holy Family and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Churches. Her life was anchored in prayer, daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and pilgrimages that nurtured her profound relationship with Jesus and His Blessed Mother.

Patricia found joy in life's simple pleasures—listening to music, solving puzzles, playing word games and euchre, and of course, "just putzing around." She cherished time with her family, always offering a listening ear, a warm hug, or a heartfelt prayer. Known for her love of games, she would teach them to others, especially the grandkids. She often treated her grandchildren to "birthdays with Grandma," always ending with a "quick visit with Jesus" in adoration. She was always down for a baby cone at Dairy Queen which was the best way to finish errands. She was known to break into song, especially "Let There Be Peace on Earth," when her grandkids argued. Ever playful, she loved to tell jokes to anyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Fussman; her daughter, Kari Thompson; her son-in-law, Stephen Feldpausch; and her parents, Joseph and Florence.

Patricia is survived by her children: Kelly (Edward) Maurer, Kevin (Martha) Fussman, and Kyle (Carla) Fussman; her siblings, Fred (Kathy) Faiks and Doreen (Dan) Chilver; grandchildren John (Joan), Matt (Kate), Jennifer (Corey), Chris (Jenny), Mary (Daniel), Joe (Mara), Mark, Dylan, Tyler, Kayla, Nathan (Ashley), Megan, and Gabriella; and great-grandchildren Gemma, Leo, Felicity, Isaac, Adelaide, Juliana, Isla, Santiago, Jordyn, and Harper.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 23, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway St., Hastings. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon at the church afterward. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover expenses. Patricia will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous heart, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.