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Frederick Paul Morse

Frederick Paul Morse

May 12, 2009

Frederick Paul Morse Sr. age 67 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born July 31, 1941 in Bay City , Michigan the son of Richard and Maryann (Hollenbeck) Morse. He leaves behind his wife Patricia Morse , his 2 sons Frederick Jr. (Debbie) Morse of San Antonia,TX. Andrew Morse of Port...

Sherry Lou Bowman

Sherry Lou Bowman

May 11, 2009

Sherry Lou Bowman, age 63 of Hastings, was called home to the Lord on Monday May 11, 2009 at her residence , with her family at her side. Sherry was born December 28, 1945 in Hastings, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Statsick) Smith. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1964. Sherry was united in marriage to Harry Bowman...

Beecher Glen Hoxworth

Beecher Glen Hoxworth

May 7, 2009

Beecher Glen Hoxworth of Crawfordville, Florida, formerly of Hastings, Michigan passed away on May 7, 2009. He was 88 years old. He was born on September 25, 1920, the fourth child out of seven children to Beecher Glen Hoxworth Senior and Dessie Belle (Garrison) Hoxworth of Battle Creek, Michigan. He grew up in Brownlee Park in Battle Creek and attended...

Ella R. Henney

Ella R. Henney

May 3, 2009

Ella R. Henney, age 85 of Hastings, died at her residence on Sunday May 3, 2009. She was born March 17, 1924 in Kennan, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and Emma (Wardell) Heacock. Ella moved to Hastings when she was 16. She was an outdoors lady who enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, cooking and sewing. Ella was married October 18, 1952...

Morris Bub C. Brandt

Morris Bub C. Brandt

Apr 28, 2009

Morris C. ?Bub? Brandt, of Hastings, passed away on April 28, 2009 peacefully in the comfort of his home. \r Morris was born in Assyria Township on September 25, 1915, the son of the late Irving and Dorah (Strickland) Brandt. \r Morris was raised in Assyria Township, lived thirteen years in Muskegon and lived his most recently in Hastings. \r...

Paul W. Drenthe

Paul W. Drenthe

Apr 25, 2009

Paul W. Drenthe, age 92 of Hastings, passed away Saturday April 25, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born January 26, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lambert and Virginia (Polley) Drenthe. Paul attended Fenger High School in Chicago, Illinois. He married Mary Jane Birch in May of 1942. He joined the Navy during World War II...

Glenn Orman Schondelmayer

Glenn Orman Schondelmayer

Apr 25, 2009

Glenn Schondelmayer 83, lifelong resident of Middleville passed away peacefully at his home Saturday April 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born April 1, 1926 the son of Carner and Clara Schondelmayer and was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War...

Arloa M. Newton

Arloa M. Newton

Apr 23, 2009

Arloa M. (Kidder) Newton , age 81 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 23, 2009 at Tendercare in Hastings. Arloa was born August 30, 1927 , the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude Kidder. She lived in Hastings her entire life and was employed at Viking Corp. from 1945 to 1974. Arloa always brought a smile to your face...

Elmer G. Ritter

Elmer G. Ritter

Apr 20, 2009

Elmer Grames Ritter, age 95 of Jackson and formally of Hastings, passed away Monday April 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Elmer has been a resident of the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home in Jackson since 2002. He was born October 8, 1913 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Hugh and Lillie (Grames) Ritter. Elmer married Marjorie M. DeBon...

James I. Houghtalin

James I. Houghtalin

Apr 14, 2009

James I. Houghtalin, age 87 a life long resident of the Hastings area, died Tuesday April 14, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. James was born March 11, 1922 and graduated from Hastings High School in1940. The son of Arthur and Nina (Myers) Houghtalin. He married Jacqueline Thomas which ended in divorce. He enlisted into the United...

Angela Starr Scofield

Angela Starr Scofield

Apr 6, 2009

Angela Starr Scofield, passed into the loving arms of the Father in Heaven on April 6, 2009 with her family at her side. Angela Starr was a precious gift from God, brought here on June 15, 1966. Her generous spirit and kind heart touched all of those who knew her. She will live on in our hearts forever. Until we...

Henry Joseph Gibson

Henry Joseph Gibson

Apr 5, 2009

Henry J. ""Hank"" Gibson, age 78 of Hastings and Middleville, passed away Sunday April 5, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born August 27, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Howard John and Mary Barbara (Wachter) Gibson. Hank graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 where he was Allstate Track Athlete and Captain. He served in...

Norma Jean Cronover

Norma Jean Cronover

Apr 4, 2009

Norma Jean Cronover age 69 of Hastings, passed away Saturday April 4, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 14, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Mina (Goodrich) Wares. Norma fought a courageous battle with several physical ailments for six months, which was an inspiration to all. She lived a Christian...

Richard Gary Sunior

Richard Gary Sunior

Mar 30, 2009

Richard Gary Sunior age 68 of Hastings, passed away on March 30, 2009. Gary was born September 25, 1940 in Lake Odessa, Michigan. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. During his 39 years of public service, Gary spent 37 years serving his community. During his career in Law enforcement , he worked with...

Leonard Harasin

Leonard Harasin

Mar 26, 2009

Leonard Harasin age 90 of Hastings, passed away Thursday March 26, 2009 at Carveth Village in Middleville. He was born December 7, 1918 in Walkers Mill, Pennsylvania the son of John and Catherine (Koneski) Harasim. He attended school in Detroit and then served in the United States Army in 1943. Leonard married Patricia J. Guntrip July 27, 1950, she preceded...

Carolyn Jessica Lancaster

Carolyn Jessica Lancaster

Mar 25, 2009

Carolyn Jessica Elliott- Lancaster, age 62 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday March 25, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born July 15, 1946 in Hastings, the daughter of Delbert E. and Violet L. (Curtis) Lancaster. Carolyn received her GED in May of 2003 and continued through 2 years of College. She married Richard...

Harold Paul Buerge

Harold Paul Buerge

Mar 23, 2009

Harold (Hal) Paul Buerge,\r age 94, of Hastings, passed quietly at his\r home Monday, March 23, 2009.\r Hal was born January 17, 1915 in Reed\r City, Mich. and graduated from Reed City\r High School in 1934.\r His wife of 66 years, Margaret (Peg), preceded\r him in death on June 13, 2007.\r Hal was a â??newspaper manâ? most of his\r life,...

Betty Jean Paulsen

Betty Jean Paulsen

Mar 12, 2009

Betty Jean Paulsen, age 83 of Hastings, Mi and formerly Haslett, MI, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 12, 2009 with her family by her side at Thornapple Manor. She was born May 18, 1925 in Flint, Mi.\r She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Holt, and a grandson D. Wayne Tolles.\r Betty is survived...

Beverly Ann Lumbert

Beverly Ann Lumbert

Mar 8, 2009

Beverly Ann Lumbert age 71 of Hastings passed away Sunday March 8, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.\r She was born April 14, 1937 in Dowling , Michigan the daughter of Harry (Pink) and Gladys (Gerber) Woodmansee. She attended Hastings Public Schools. \r Beverly was married February 28, 1953 to Robert R. Lumbert.\r She was employed for many years at...

Keegan Kenneth Gonsalves

Keegan Kenneth Gonsalves

Mar 7, 2009

Keegan Kenneth Gonsalves, 3 month old son of Billi Jo (Lancaster) Gonsalves and Douglas Gonsalves Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 7, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Hastings November 24, 2008.\r Keegan is survived by his parents, Billi Jo and Doug Gonsalves Jr., sisters, Alexzandra, Kaylynn, and Izabell Gonsalves, grandparents, Doug and MaryLou Gonsalves...

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