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Scott Kenwood Hallifax
Feb 20, 2008
Scott Kenwood Hallifax, age 51 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2008. Scott was born October 8, 1956 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Robert Sr. and Marjorie (Laubaugh) Hallifax. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Scott has worked for Knapp & Vogt Manufacturing for several years. He was preceded in death...
Mary J. Mccalmont
Feb 17, 2008
Mary J. McCalmont, age 67 of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday February 17, 2008, with her family at her side, after a short battle with cancer. Mary was born February 27, 1940 the daughter of Edwin and Irene (Bolter) Ball. She graduated from Mt. Mercy High School in 1957. She was married in July of 1957...
Gerald Wayne Clark
Feb 16, 2008
Gerald Wayne Clark, age 75, passed away Saturday February 16, 2008 at Pennock Hospital with his loving family at his side. Gerald was born May 25, 1932 in Hastings to Clayton and Reva (Cross) Clark. Gerald served as a corporal in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955. He worked at Viking Corporation starting at age 16 as a...
Delores (Dee) Ann Velte
Feb 13, 2008
Delores Ann (Dee) Velte, age 57 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2008 with her family at her side at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dee was born February 2, 1951 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of Richard and Betty (Steele) Arentz. She attended Middleville and Hastings School's and graduated...
Audra Mae Ironside
Feb 8, 2008
Audra Mae Ironside ,\r A gracious lady has walked among us and left an imprint that will long be remembered. As the second daughter born to Artie and Glen Densmore on January 29, 1919, in the Coats Grove area of Barry County, Audra grew up on the family farm during the prosperity of the 1920â??s and depression of the 1930â??s....
Charles R. Annable
Feb 7, 2008
Charles R. Annable, age 98 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Thurdsay, February 7, 2008 at Renaissance Village, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on March 17, 1909 in Woodland Township, the son of Frank and Bessie (Provost) Annable. He married Verta I. Meister on June 10, 1931. She preceded him in death on February 21, 1997. Also preceding...
Zoey Aija Sulcs
Feb 4, 2008
Zoey Aija Sulcs, infant daughter of Matthew Scott Sulcs and Jill Alena VanBrocklin, died unexpectedly at their residence on Monday February 4, 2008. Zoey is survived by her parents, Matthew and Jill, sisters, Alena and Veronica, her brother, Aiden, grandparents, Deborah Sulcs, Lynne and Joe VanBrocklin, uncles, Joe VanBrocklin, Jason and Amber VanBrocklin, Ann and family, Diedra, Nick, Alex and...
Edward E Slocum
Feb 4, 2008
Edward E Slocum, age 83 of Hastings, died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Thornapple Manor of Hastings. He was born October 23, 1924, in Hastings. The son of Harold and Gladys (Groat) Slocum. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 and attended MSU for 1 year. He married Juanita A Belson, June 7, 1943. Ed has spent all of...
Phyllis Helen Boise
Feb 4, 2008
Phyllis Helen Boise, age 76 of Hastings, died suddenly on Monday February 4, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born February 2, 1932 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde and Anna (Beardsley) Stambaugh. Phyllis was part owner with her husband , Ray in Ray's Auto Wrecker for many years in Nashville. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers...
Wayne D. Tanner
Feb 4, 2008
Wayne D. Tanner, age 94, son of Elsie and Maude (Working) Tanner, left this earth to be with the Lord on February 4, 2008 at his residence. Wayne was preceded in death by his soul mate of almost 70 years, Grace (Bekkering) Tanner, 2 brothers, Forrest and Nobel Tanner, his wonderful son, Dale and daughter in-law, Gail (Clough) Tanner. Wayne...
Douglas Brian Woodard
Feb 2, 2008
Douglas Brian Woodard, age 49 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Saturday February 2. 2008 at his residence. Doug was born June 25, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Alvin O. Woodard and Betty Jean Kader. He attended school at Battle Creek, Pennfield, and in 1996 received his High School Diploma from Delton High School. Doug served in the...
Ruth Carol Johnston
Feb 1, 2008
Ruth Carol Johnston age 92, was called home on Friday, February 1,2008 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, MI. Born on August 14, 1915 to Carl and Clara Evelyn Turner in New Castle, PA, Ruth grew up in Princeton, PA. Mr. Turner died serving in the US Army in France during the First World War, when Ruth was 3 years old....
Donald J. Sherk
Jan 30, 2008
Donald J. Sherk, age 73 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday January 30, 2008 at his residence. Don was born June 3, 1934 in Middleville, Michigan , the son of Merle and Maryon (Campbell) Sherk . Don served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post...
Margaretpeg Ann Reynolds
Jan 29, 2008
Margaret A. (Peg) Reynolds, age 73 of Hastings , Michigan , passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 29, 2008 . Peg , the daughter of Robert and Bernardine (Burns) Holmes , was born in Grand Rapids , Michigan on July 4 , 1934. Peg attended St. Rose of Lima School and graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic...
Haroldgene E. Sinclair
Jan 27, 2008
Harold E. ""Gene"" Sinclair, age 65 of Hastings, died unexpectedly Sunday January 27, 2008 on the family farm. Gene was born October 28, 1942 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Harold J. and Ethel J.(McCabe) Sinclair. He attended Hastings Schools. Gene's employment included , logging with his Uncle Ken, Plycoma Veneer, Truck Driving for Russ Diamond and Bradford White Corporation....
Dr. Thomas D. Yonkers
Jan 22, 2008
Dr. Thomas D. Yonkers, age 64 of Delton, died Tuesday January 22, 2008 at his residence after a long courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born October 23, 1943 in Lake Odessa, Michigan, the son of Lester and Virginia (Goodsell) Yonkers. Tom graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1961. He continued his education at Michigan State University where...
Norma I. Thaler
Jan 21, 2008
Norma I. Thaler, age 81 of Hastings, died Monday January 21, 2008 at Hastings Tendercare. Norma was born July 2, 1926 in Kent County, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Maybelle (Gackler) Yoder. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. She continued her education to become a Beautician. Norma was married July 10, 1945 in Laredo, Texas to Norval...
Scott Hammond
Jan 13, 2008
Scott Hammond , age 36 of Freeport, died Sunday January 13, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1971 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Michael and Charlotte (Batterson) Hammond. Scott attended Battle Creek public school's . His employment included , Post Gardens in Battle Creek, EPI in Battle Creek, Dig-It in Hastings and he was currently...
Mary L. Billings
Jan 8, 2008
Mary L. Billings, age 69 of Hastings, died at her residence on Tuesday January 8, 2008. She was born in Allegan, the daughter of Eugene and Ella Sherwood. Mary worked at various jobs during her life time and retired from Royal Products. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her special love Bill Vanderhoff, sons, Delbert Billings, and Donald...
Donald L. Haywood
Jan 6, 2008
Donald LeRoy Haywood Sr., 80, of Hastings, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at a hospital near his winter home in Florida shortly after a second surgery related to recently discovered cancer.\r Mr. Haywood believed in hard work and honesty. That work ethic, along with his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, led to many friendships and accomplishments. But he saved boasting only...
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