Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 16, 2025

Elizabeth M. Lancaster, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, just days before her 89th birthday. Born in Dafter Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of Earl E. and Marion E. (Edgerton) Hubbert.

Elizabeth graduated from Hastings High School in 1956, having also attended Sault High....

Nov 7, 2025

Ronald Edward Kammers, age 58, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away, surrounded by his family, on November 7, 2025. Ron was born on May 19, 1967, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Robert Dale and Shirley Jane (Cook) Kammers Sr.

He was a graduate of Lowell High School and married the love of his life, Dena June Craig,...

Nov 7, 2025

Douglas "Doug" John Cole, age 66, passed away on November 7, 2025. Doug was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Gordon and Helen (Bartenan) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University.

Doug's career path was varied and...

Nov 4, 2025

Clarence Eugene (Gene) Service, age 83, passed away November 4, 2025 after a brief illness. Gene was born December 10, 1941, to Andrew and Christana (Pickthorn) Service, the youngest of 6 children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Herbert and wife Ruthann, Don and wife Henrietta, sisters Wilma and husband Junior Bump, and Margaret Ashcraft.

Nov 4, 2025

Frank Walter Schutz, 80, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Orangeville Township to Walter Fred and Nita Mae (Null) Schutz.   Frank was a graduate of the Delton-Kellogg High School Class of 1963. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Army Commendation...

Nov 4, 2025

Gertrude Arleen (DeMink) Pritchard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by family, on November 4, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan.

Gert was well known for her hard work and dedication to supporting those around her. She worked at Bergen Brunswig pharmaceutical wholesaler for 25 years and then continued working...

Nov 3, 2025

A Life in Lights: Remembering Donna Jean Brecken

She left us quietly, the way a favorite song fades at the end of the night—still humming in your chest long after the last note. Donna Jean born October 18, 1934 lived not one life but many, each chapter stitched together with laughter, tinsel, and an open door.

Nov 3, 2025

Scott J. Hartman of Hastings, MI, passed away on November 3rd, 2025.

Scott was born on July 12, 1962, in Hastings, Michigan, to Gary and Patricia (Rozema) Hartman. Scott attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1980.

After high school, Scott started his career in small machine repair and then went on to several different...

Oct 27, 2025

Sue Ellen Johnson, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on March 26, 1948, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Rogers) Dies.

Sue was a 1966 graduate of Portland High School.  She married Jerry Johnson (deceased), with whom she shared 14 years of...

Oct 25, 2025

Jeannie Ann Collige, age 68, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Eugene and Myra Frances (Moore) Lewis.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel Collige, and her son Dustin Collige. She is survived by her...

Oct 23, 2025

James Richard Cotant, age 66, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away surrounded by family on October 23, 2025.

Jim was born on April 21, 1959, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard and Joann (Roseberry) Cotant. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1977 and went on to study Industrial Science at Western Michigan University. Jim was a...

Oct 23, 2025

Flying-Starr Lorlie-May Smith passed away on October 23, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1960, the daughter of Charles and Janice Hasman.  There are no services currently planned.

Oct 22, 2025

David Lane Miller of Freeport, Michigan passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 53. Born on February 21, 1972, he was the son of Donald George Sr. and Doris Elaine (Normington) Miller.

A graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, David spent much of his working life at Home Depot in Walker and Magna Mirrors in...

Oct 21, 2025

Donald William Ulrich II, born May 8, 1958, passed away on October 21, 2025. He was the son of Donald and Kathleen (Kane) Ulrich and was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Ulrich, in 2021. Per Donald's wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.

Oct 18, 2025

Betty Lou Knoll, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by love and now free from pain. Born August 5, 1946, to Joseph and Viola (Terpening) Harvath, Betty was a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg  High School and a lifelong resident of Barry County. She married Robert Knoll on June 25, 1988, and they enjoyed 30...

Oct 11, 2025

Sue Ann Zaremba Post was born May 7, 1950, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Monabelle (Owens) Zaremba.  She was a 1967 graduate of Concord High School.

Sue was devoted to her family and especially cherished her grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and joy. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them —...

Oct 9, 2025

Opal Marie Gillons, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Opal was born on June 6, 1931, in Vermontville, Michigan, to Gayle and Nellie (Hummel) Harvey. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1949 and went on to work at both...

Oct 9, 2025

Terry Lee Dykehouse of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Grand Rapids at the age of 75.

Born on February 2, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Terry was the son of Jacob and Lucille L. (Lohmann) Dykehouse. He was a proud graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to serve honorably in...

Oct 7, 2025

Randy Elwood Barnum, age 70, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away October 7, 2025.

Randy was born on April 10, 1955, the son of Roger Lee Barnum and Ailene (Frantz) Sparks. He grew up in the area and was a proud 1973 graduate of Lakewood High School. He dedicated four decades of his life to Flexfab, retiring in...