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...
Gordon Dexter Rumsey
Jul 3, 2007
Gordon D. Rumsey, age 63 of Delton , died quietly at home in the care of his wife , family , and Hospice. Gordon was born March 14, 1944 in LaJolla, California, the son of Dexter and Mary (Foster) Rumsey. Gordon served in the Air Force and the Army after two tours in Vietnam. He was honorable discharged in 1980....
Mary Jane Mcclelland
Jul 1, 2007
Mary Jane McClelland of Hastings died Sunday, July 1st, 2007, at Thornapple Manner.\r She was born July 10th, 1921, the daughter of Alva and Beulah (Spitzer) Kimmel of Roxand Township, Michigan. She moved to Barry County after her marriage to Damon D. McClelland in 1938. The two were married until Damon's passing in 1995. Mary enjoyed playing Bunco, hunting, and...
Bert Jr. Marshall Mesecar
Jun 22, 2007
Bert Marshall Mesecar Jr., age 74 of Hastings, died Friday June 22, 2007 at his Residence. He was born July 13,1932 in Ionia County, Michigan the son of Bert Marshall Sr. and Mildred J. (Hess) Mesecar. Bert attended Freeport school , he enjoyed fishing and hunting, he worked for Eatons in Battle Creek and retired after 27 years. Burt served...
Donald D. Taylor
Jun 21, 2007
Donald D. Taylor, age 66 of Hastings, died Thursday June 21, 2007 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1940 in Trufant, Michigan, the son of Oral C. and Grace W. (Bolinger) Taylor. Don attended school in Indiana and Barry County, he worked at Hastings Aluminum Products for 22 years. Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, tinkering with anything mechanical, and...
Margaret (Peg) Mckenzie Buerge
Jun 13, 2007
Margaret (Peg) Mckenzie Proctor Buerge ,age 90 of Hastings , wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and so much more, passed peacefully on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on February 24, 1917 and raised in Bushnell, FL. and Evart, Michigan. Peg graduated from High School in 1934. She is survived by her husband of almost...
Frances Leone Irwin
Jun 3, 2007
Frances Leone Irwin, age 99 of Hastings, died on Sunday June 3, 2007 at Hastings Woodlawn Meadows. She was born October 28, 1907 in Yankee Springs, the daughter of Charles E. and Harriott L.(Japhet) Williams . Frances attended both Jackson and Murphy School's . She was married to Melvin McKibbin in 1926 which ended in divorce. Frances worked for Eatons...
Brian Jay Lancaster
Jun 2, 2007
Brian Jay Lancaster, age 23 was tragically taken from us and embraced in God's arms on June 2, 2007. Brian was born in Hastings May 6, 1984 to Dean and Rosemary (Farrell) Lancaster. He is a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School. Brian was employed at the Viking Corporation of Hastings. Brian enjoyed music, going to concerts, playing the drums,...
Izola May Apsey
May 23, 2007
Izola May Apsey, age 96 of Shultz Rd. Hastings, died on Wednesday May 23, 2007 at Hastings Tendercare. Izola was born April 28, 1911 in Cloverdale, Michigan , the daughter of Bernard K. and Clara May (Hayward) DeGolia. She was married in Indiana on August 31, 1931 to Emery (Bus) Apsey. Izola worked at Millers Ice Cream Parlor in Hastings,...
James Alan Bartimus
May 19, 2007
James Alan Bartimus, age 57 of Hastings, died on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Jim was born May 19, 1950 in Martins Ferry , Ohio , the son of John Alan and Maxine Belle (Busby) Bartimus. Jim was a truck driver for more than 20 years and for the past 5 years worked at Hastings...
Iva G. Lee
May 10, 2007
Iva G. Lee, age 87 of Hastings , went to be with her Lord on Thursday May 10, 2007 at the Arbor Manor Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, Michigan. Iva was born January 28, 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Alvin L. and Hazel J. (Peaslee) VanAlstine, She attended Kalamo School and Battle Creek Lakeview High School. Iva married...
