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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Clara Theresa Haynes
Feb 28, 2009
Clara T. Haynes age 79 of Hastings, joyfully anticipating her walk with Jesus, departed her loved ones on Saturday February 28, 2009 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Florida.\r She was born July 23, 1929 in Orangeville, Michigan, the daughter of David and Hazel (Shinaver) Zimmerman. She attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School.\r She married Ronald...
Marguerite R. Butler
Feb 28, 2009
Marguerite R. Butler age 78 of Hastings, passed away Saturday February 28, 2009.\r She was born November 29, 1930, the daughter of George M and Luella M. (Smith) Slocum in Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949.\r Marguerite was married July 20, 1957 to Frederick W. ""Bill"" Butler, and he preceded her in death...
Norman D. Mcintyre
Feb 27, 2009
Norman D. McIntyre age 78 of Hastings went to be with his Lord on Friday February 27, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.\r He was born September 16, 1930 in Hastings, the son of Cameron and Dorris (Mead) McIntyre. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1948.\r Norman served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. He married...
Shirley Ann Linker
Feb 23, 2009
Shirley Ann Linker, age 78 of Hastings, passed away Monday February 23, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.\r She was born January 1, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Michael and Grace (Main) Balent. \r Shirley enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and gardening.\r She was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products, Orchard Industries and Viatec.\r Shirley was preceded in death...
Doris Mae Tossava
Feb 22, 2009
Doris M. Tossava age 86 of Hastings, died Sunday February 22, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was a long time resident of Hastings.\r She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 1922, the daughter of William and Doris(Rogers) Dwyer. She married Peter A. Tossava in 1940. They moved to Hastings in 1946.\r She had worked at the...
Geraldine Inez Webb
Feb 21, 2009
Geraldine Inez Webb, age 84 of Hastings, passed away Saturday February 21, 2009 at Thornapple Manor .\r Geraldine was born December 28, 1924, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Abbey) Tietz. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1943.\r She married Clayton Webb in 1943, the marriage ended in divorce.\r Geraldine was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek and the...
Douglas Ray Seeber
Feb 20, 2009
Douglas Ray Seeber age 53 of Hastings, died Friday February 20, 2009 at Hastings Tendercare.\r Doug was born May 7, 1955, the son of lloyd and Maebelle (Cain) Seeber. He attended Hastings High School.\r He was employed as a painter at Dutler Ford, Berger Chevrolet and Seeber Auto Body.\r He married Deborah J. Varney April 15, 1995\r Doug enjoyed golf,...
Betty Jean Williams
Feb 20, 2009
Betty Jean Williams, age 88 of Hastings, passed away Friday February 20, 2009 at her residence.\r Betty was born February 6, 1921 in Gratiot County, Michigan the daughter of Maxwell and Hazel (VanSickle) Paine.\r She graduated from Central Michigan Teachers College and taught music for 24 1/2 years with the Hastings Public Schools and retired in 1983.\r Betty enjoyed playing...
Janet Kay Carr
Feb 16, 2009
Janet K. Carr age 60 of Hastings, passed away Monday February 16, 2009 after a valiant, six year battle with cancer at her home surrounded by loved ones.\r Janet was born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and was the daughter of David and Hilda Schnell. She graduated from Scottsbluff Senior High School in 1967.\r Janet married Stephen Carr of Hastings,...
