Kenneth Evan Paine
Oct 7, 2007
Kenneth Evan Paine, age 50 of Hastings, died on Sunday October 7, 2007 at his residence. Ken was born May 7, 1957 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Gilbert and Mary (Smith) Paine. He was a graduate of Hastings High School class of 1975. He graduated from Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. Ken's employment included, Technical Systems...
Alverna M. Cichanski
Oct 1, 2007
Alverna M. (Diller) Cichanski, age 73 of Hastings and a long time resident of Bay City, Michigan, died on Monday October 1, 2007 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Alverna was born on August 5, 1934 in Bay Port, Michigan the daughter of Gotfred and Lydia (Vincent) Diller. Alverna served in the United States Air Force for 31/2 years. She was...
Sharon Lee Cross
Sep 29, 2007
Sharon Lee Cross, age 61 of Hastings died Saturday October, 29, 2007 at her residence. Sharon was born September 12, 1946 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Harold L. and Margaret M. (Kurr) Helsel. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. She continued her education and graduated from Beauty College and also taking classes for Adult Foster Care. She...
Dorotha Alice Cummings
Sep 24, 2007
Dorotha Alice Cummings, age 96 of Hastings, died Monday September 24, 2007 at Oak View Adult Foster Care. She was born May 26, 1911 in Freeport, Michigan the daughter of Leo and Gladys (Yarger) Cummings. Dorothy worked 12 years at Feldpaush Food Center and 10 years at the Hastings Area Schools. She retired in 1976. Dorothy was an animal lover...
Karl Decair Larsen
Sep 1, 2007
Karl DeCair Larsen, age 75, of Hastings passed away on September 1, 2007 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. The son of William and Mary Larsen, Karl was born in Big Rapids, Michigan where he graduated from Big Rapids High School. Karl married Dollie Hubbard of Evart on May 22, 1954.\r Karl will be remembered as a kind and loving...
Helen Ann Monroe
Aug 27, 2007
On August 27th, 2007, Helen (Frandsen) Monroe passed suddenly at her home in Hastings, Michigan. Helen was the daughter of the late Einar and Gertrude Frandsen of Hastings, Michigan, and the sister of the late Philip (Esther) Frandsen of Spring Lake, Michigan. \r She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Monroe and her children Steven (Janice) Leonhardt of West...
Marion Elizabeth Wolfe
Aug 27, 2007
Marion Elizabeth Wolfe, age 93 of Hastings, died Monday August 27, 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born August 3, 1914 in North Adam Massachusetts, the daughter of Fred and Ella (Beckwith) Skiffington. Marion moved to Battle Creek in 1948. She married Andrew E, Wolfe in 1937 and he died in 1968. She was employed at Post in...
James Brian Rush
Aug 26, 2007
James Brian Rush, age 49 of Kentwood and Hastings, died at his residence. Jim was born July 2, 1958 in Hastings, the son of Roger Max and Betty May (Makley) Rush. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1976. He then went on to graduate from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts. Jim married his highschool sweetheart...
Lee Owen Taggart
Aug 24, 2007
Lee Owen Taggart, age 79 of Hastings, went to be with his Lord Friday August 24, 2007 at Butterwoeth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lee was born January 23, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Glenn E. and Mae (Johnson) Taggart. After graduating from Hastings High School, Lee entered the United States Navy , he served from 1947 until his...
Norman C Hall
Aug 16, 2007
Norman C Hall, age 88 of Hastings, went to be with his Lord on Thursday August 16, 2007 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born March 24, 1919 in Hastings, Michigan , the son of Forrest J. and Clara G. (Garrison) Hall. Norman graduated from Hastings High School in 1938. He also attended Central Michigan...
Judy Ann Pennington
Aug 13, 2007
Judy Ann (Johnson) Pennington, age 51 of Hastings , passed away on Monday August 13, 2007 at her residence after a long courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born September 19, 1955 in Hastings, the daughter of Donald and Caroline (Hansen) Johnson. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1973. On December 18, 1987 Judy married Stephen L. Pennington....
Judy Dawn Metzger
Aug 9, 2007
Judy Dawn Metzger, age 55 of Hastings, died Thursday August 9, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Battle Creek May 3, 1952, the daughter of Clifford E. and Patricia A. (McCarty) Moody. Judy graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and attended Kellogg Community College for 1 year. Judy was married to Gary A. Metzger on June 3,...
Frank B. James
Aug 8, 2007
Francis ""Frank"" Burks James, son of John Edward and Jewel Rachel, was born and raised on a small farm near Holton, Kansas. At his Mother's suggestion, he became a Veterinarian. He graduated from Kansas State University on June 5, 1960; he married his classmate, Jean Evelyn Swengel , on the same day. Frank and Jean moved to Michigan and ran...
Maxine Mae Killinger
Aug 8, 2007
HASTINGS - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 11, 2007, at 11 a.m. in St. Rose Catholic Church for Maxine May Killinger, where she practiced her faith for the past 46 years. She died peacefully at home with her family, of cancer, in the early morning of August 8, 2007. She was 82 years old. Formerly...
Richard Howard Greiner
Aug 4, 2007
Richard H. Greiner, age 72 of Hastings, died on Saturday August 4, 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Hastings September 19, 1934 the son of Alfred and Betty (Dolby) Greiner. Richard was married to Bernice Potenski in 1965 and she preceded him in death in 2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a...
Dorrance L. Hoffman Sr.
Jul 29, 2007
Dorrance Lynn Hoffman Sr., age 76 of Hastings, died Sunday July 29, 2007 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born February 9, 1931 in Augusta, Michigan, the son of John M. and Marguerite (Gobles) Hoffman. Dorrance attended school in Battle Creek and graduated from Hastings High School. He went on to Lansing Community College and graduated from there. His...
William Jr. Barber
Jul 24, 2007
William Barber Jr. age 80 of Hastings, died Tuesday July 24, 2007 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Bill was born July 8, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan , the son of William Sr. and Jessie Mae (Turner) Barber. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. Bill served in the United States Army from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1947....
Elida Ibarra
Jul 9, 2007
Elida (DeLosSantos) Ibarra, age 74 of Hastings, died on Monday July 9, 2007 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1932 in San Perlitas, Texas , the daughter of Fulgencio and Adelaida (Vela) DeLosSantos. Elida enjoyed dancing, crocheting, watching soaps, and and going to garage sales, she loved being with family and friends, cooking for them and enjoying their...
Leola E. Durrin
Jul 5, 2007
Leola E. Durrin, age 89 of Hastings , died Thursday July 5, 2007 at Thornapple Manor where she was a resident. Leola was born May 31, 1918 in Kalamazoo, Michigan , the daughter of George and Martha (Coon) Wiggins. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and then Bronson School of Nursing. Leola was married to Clayton Durrin who died...
Robert Caryl Miller Sr.
Jul 5, 2007
Robert (Bob) Caryl Miller Sr.age 73 of Hastings died Thursday July 5, 2007 at Hastings Tendercare. He was born October 20, 1933 in Bowne Township, Kent County , Michigan. The son of Frank and Lela Miller . Bob served in the United States Army and was honorable discharged November 30, 1962. He married Doreen H. Cheney December 22, 1956 and...
