Obituary Listing

Feb 8, 2024

Christopher "2 Oaks" Lee Ayers, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. 2 Oaks was born July 9, 1971, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Otis "Sam" and Carol (Park) Ayers.

2 Oaks attended Thornapple Kellogg High School. After high school, he served his country in the...

Feb 7, 2024

Eugene Allen Eldred, known affectionately as Gene, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. Gene was born on June 16, 1937, in Bellevue, Michigan, the son of Verdan Wolf and Dorothy May (Loomis) Eldred.

Gene grew up in the close-knit community of Dowling, Michigan, where he learned the importance of family and the satisfaction of...

Feb 3, 2024

Helen May Schantz passed away on February 3, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. Helen was born on August 31, 1927, in Johnstown Township, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald A. and Myrtle (Bagley) Dunn.  She attended Monroe Country School. Helen's early years in the rural landscapes of Michigan instilled in her a profound appreciation for the land and the joys of...

Jan 28, 2024

Wayne Ellsworth, a cherished son, husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 62. Wayne was born on September 22, 1961, in Hastings, Michigan, to Frank and Mae Viola (Wilson) Ellsworth and grew up in the close-knit community of Hastings, where he attended Hastings High School.

Jan 25, 2024

Russell Burton Rothrock passed away on January 25, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born on September 16, 1941, in Washington, DC, to Harold and Mary (Schumacher) Rothrock, who precede him in death.

Russell graduated from Dartmouth College in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine Degree...

Jan 22, 2024

Dennis Wendell Barton, aged 67, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born in Comstock, Michigan, on March 19, 1956, to the late James A. and Roma C. (Stenzal) Barton.

Dennis was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School.  Following his education, he answered the call to serve his country as a respected...

Jan 21, 2024

Diana Marie Phillips, a lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 78.

Diana was born on May 29, 1945, in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Juanita Slocum. She was a graduate of Hastings High School, after which she attended  Wright Beauty Academy, working as a beautician for five...

Jan 21, 2024

Nancy Jo Blok, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at her home in Hastings, Michigan. Born on March 15, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Dale and Vonda (Conley) Townsend, Nancy's life was a tapestry of love, artistry, and family devotion.

Nancy's early years were spent in the nurturing environment of Grand Rapids, where she attended...

Jan 19, 2024

Loeta Marie Wood passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Gladwin, Michigan. She was born on October 25, 1929, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Theodore and Nina Tack.

Loeta attended Hastings High School and she retired from LeAnn Shop in Ionia, Michigan.

Her heart found its match twice...

Jan 16, 2024

Rose Mary Danuloff passed away on January 16, 2024, in Wayland, Michigan. She was born on January 2, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Felix and Mary (Horosko) Wiejaczka.

Rose was a graduate of Mercy College of Detroit. On April 1, 1978, Rose married the love of her life, Donald Zane Danuloff, enjoying 23 years together...

Jan 16, 2024

Shirley June Ames passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on March 19, 1935, at Caldwell County Hospital in Caldwell County, Kentucky, the daughter of Golena and Lillard (Rich) Kemp.

Shirley's early years in Kentucky set the stage for a life filled with love, music, and the beauty of nature. After...

Jan 9, 2024

Earl Frank Connor, age 80 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away January 9, 2024.

Earl was born April 24, 1943, the son of William and Berthena (Hudson) Connor.  He was a 1961 graduate of Kelloggsville High School.  He worked for Keeler Brass and Bradford White retiring in 2009.  On May 25, 1963, Earl married Gail Sawyer, and they...

Jan 4, 2024

Johanna Catharene VanAsperen-Beeman was born on December 5, 1929, in Curtisville, Michigan, the daughter of John and Geraldine (Pierce) McMillen.

Johanna worked as an Artist and Custom Picture Framer at Framing by Johanna.  She also worked as an Ambassador for Gerontology Network and taught art classes in Nursing Homes.

She married Elliott VanAsperen on June...

Jan 2, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Alice Nelson, age 71, passed away on January 2, 2024.

Ginny was born on November 21, 1952, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Robert A. and Ida Mae (Hobert) Nelson.

Ginny worked as a cook at Bob's Grill and also worked as a laborer at Plycoma Veneer Company.

Ginny attended the...

Jan 2, 2024

David Henry Putkela went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 2, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan.  David was born on July 29, 1935, in Adams Township, Houghton County Michigan, the son of Jacob and Lillian (Miller) Putkela.

David lived in Mass City, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  He worked in the mining industry for...

Dec 29, 2023

Eva Mae Fox, age 96, passed away on December 29, 2023.

Eva was born on October 18, 1927, the daughter of John and Evalyn (Ormsbe) Hook.  She attended Hastings High School and Huntington College in Indiana.

Eva married Edwin Fox in 1952, which ended in divorce.  In 1991, she married Ira Peake.

Eva...

Dec 28, 2023

Vonda Jean Moody, age 81, of Dowling, Michigan, passed away on December 28, 2023.

Vonda was born on August 17, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton W. and Florence L. (Holcomb) Burkhead.

On June 5, 1981, Vonda was married to Thomas Moody.  She loved playing games and going to the casino.  Vonda...

Dec 23, 2023

Norvell Joe Yates, born July 13, 1943, known by all as Joe, passed away December 23rd, 2023. Joe was born and raised in Missouri and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1979, he moved his family to Michigan where he was a longtime employee of Walgren Co as a Senior Project Manager. Joe had an innate talent...

Dec 23, 2023

Danny Dale Shepler, age 77, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dan was born on June 3, 1946, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Arthur Ray and Nella Lois (Lyons) Shepler.  He was a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School.  On February 14, 1986, Dan married Melinda Sue Schultz.

Dec 23, 2023

Kevin J. Hughes passed away in his hometown of Hastings, Michigan, on December 23, 2023, just shy of his 66th birthday. Kevin was born on December 27, 1957, in the same town, to Burt and Evelyn (Asplund) Hughes.

Kevin's academic journey was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a deep appreciation for the intricacies of...