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...
Gerald B. Garrison
Jan 5, 2008
Gerald Garrison, age 87 of Hastings, died Saturday January 5, 2008 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born September 26, 1920 in Barry County, the son of Harry and Lula (wertman) Garrison. Gerald attended Hastings Area Schools, he worked for Kist Icecream Co. in Hastings and Bradford Whites in Middleville for 29 years, where he retired in 1983. He...
Theresa Lynn Duffy
Jan 4, 2008
Hastings - Theresa L. Duffy, age 48, of Hastings, died Friday January 4, 2008 at Pennock Hospital after a long battle with Diabetes. She was born September 25, 1959 in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Sharon (Shay) Duffy. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1977. She then went on to Nazareth College in Kalamazoo. She graduated from...
Lois W. Hopkins
Jan 4, 2008
Lois Hopkins, age 90 of Hastings, Michigan passed away Friday January 4, 2008 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Hopkins was born January 20, 1917 in Meriden, Ct. She was the daughter of Harold and Grace (Illingworth) Wheatley. She was raised in Meriden and graduated from Meriden High School in 1934. She attended Colby Junior College, then received her B.A. degree from...
Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Fisher
Jan 3, 2008
Elizabeth J. (Betty) Fisher of Green Valley, Arizona, formerly of Hastings, Mi., passed away peacefully on January 3, 2008 at Casa Colina in Green Valley at the age of 90. Betty was born November 1, 1917 in Hastings, Michigan. In her younger years, she enjoyed the animals on the farm, and then went on to become an accomplished horseback rider...
Helen Janette Anderson
Dec 27, 2007
Helen Janette Anderson, age 74 of Hastings, died Thursday December 27, 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born August 9, 1933 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd S. and Lena M. (Rowlader) Roscoe. She attended School in Nashville and Hastings. Janette was Employed at Plycome in Nashville, Hastings Aluminum Products and for 19 years at FlexFab in...
Betty Mae Moore
Dec 17, 2007
Betty Mae Moore, age 82 of Hastings, died Monday evening, December 17, 2007 at her home. Betty, the daughter of Floyd and Marie (Jacobs) Thomas was born April 20, 1925 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School. Betty married Donald Worth Moore from Goldsboro North Carolina, on December 9, 1948. The couple lived in North Carolina where their first...
Dr. Douglas H. Castleman
Dec 16, 2007
Dr. Douglas H. Castleman age 84 a longtime Hastings resident and, more recently of Battle Creek died quietly at the Battle Creek Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice, Sunday December 16, 2007. Born in Sandusky , Ohio April 16, 1923 to Henry and Helen (Clark) Castleman. He attended Sandusky Schools and graduated in 1941. He then went on to Ohio Wesleyan University,...
Richard R. Hultquist
Dec 14, 2007
Richard R. Hultquist, age 79 of Hastings, died Friday December 14, 2007 at Laurels of Battle Creek. He was born December 20, 1927 in Walthill Nebraska, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Underwood) Hultquist. Richard married Shirley Wilder July 2, 1960 and she preceded him in death in 2004. His employment included, Wolveran Sewer, Hilcrest Orchards, McGraw & Edison Spray...
Marcia R. Steeby
Dec 14, 2007
Marcia R. Steeby, age 87 of Hastings, died friday December 14 , 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born January 28, 1920 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Mildred (Lancaster) Strickland. Marcia married Lloyd Steeby December 17, 1938 and was a wonderful homemaker until her sudden passing. She graduated from Hastings High School , worked as...
Terrence Michael Vickers
Dec 11, 2007
Terrence M. Vickers age 71 of Hastings, died Tuesday December 11, 2007 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1936 in Grand Rapids Michigan, the son of Veryl O. and Dorothy M. (Endres) Vickers. Terrence served for 3 years in the United States Navy and 20 years in the United States Air force. He retired with 23 years of...
Heather Richie
Dec 10, 2007
Heather Richie of Hastings, passed away suddenly December 10, 2007 of injuries incurred in an automobile accident. Heather was 26 years old. Born November 3, 1981 in Hastings. She was the beloved daughter of Larrie and Lyn Richie of Hastings. Heather graduated from Hastings area schools and remained in the area. She was employed at the Grand Valley Co-Op Credit...
Marvin Eugene Crummel Jr.
Dec 10, 2007
Marvin Eugene Crummel Jr., age 73 of Hastings, died Monday December 10, 2007 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Marvin E. Sr. and Martha (Smith) Crummel. Marvin graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorable discharged in...
Robert Jr. A. Nelson
Dec 8, 2007
Robert A. Nelson Jr. age 53 of Hastings, died Saturday December 8, 2007 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bob attended Hastings High School and worked for Buskirk Lumber in Freeport for 17 yrs. Bob enjoyed watching western movies, fishing, computers, and walking the dogs around town. He also enjoyed being with the kids, showing them new things like fishing....
Dennis Edward James I
Dec 7, 2007
Dennis E. (Denny) James I, age 50 of Hastings, passed away Saturday December 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Denny was born March 12, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Harold Sr. and Janet (Earley) James. He attended Lansing Schools until 1972 and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1975. He then went to the Naval Boot...
Jean Ballantine Ironside
Dec 4, 2007
Jean Ballantine Ironside, age 79 of Hastings, died Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Jean was born June 6, 1928 in Bay City Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Manning) Ballantine. She graduated from St.Mary's in Bay City and then graduated from Mercy College of Nursing in 1949. Jean married Gordon A. Ironside Jr....
