Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 19, 2023

Ronald Lewis Tyrrell, known fondly as Ron to his friends and family, left this world on December 19, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on November 22, 1947, in Allegan County, Michigan, Ron's life was characterized by his passion and dedication to his loved ones, his country, and his hobbies.

Ron's journey began as the beloved...

Dec 18, 2023

Thomas Clyde Hallifax, age 71, of Grand Rapids/Hastings, went to be with his Jesus, Monday morning, December 18, 2023, in Stanton, Michigan. He was preceded in death by brothers Michael Hallifax, Scott Hallifax, and mother Marjorie Hallifax. He is survived by son Travis (Leslie) Hallifax, grandchildren Hannah, Abigail, Isaac, and Jacob, soulmate for 33 years Susan Hallifax, stepchildren Ryan...

Dec 11, 2023

Barbara Anne Perez went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11th, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway Avenue, Hastings Michigan 49058. Please join the family directly following the visitation at their home in Nashville for fellowship...

Dec 11, 2023

Larry Raymond Baum passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 86 due to surgical complications.

Larry was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Ethel Baum.  His father, originally from the Hastings area, had gone to Detroit to seek work during the depression and found employment at the Packard Motor Car Company.

At the end of...

Dec 6, 2023

Kari Sue Thompson passed away on December 6, 2023.

Kari was born on August 19, 1964, the daughter of Glen and Patricia (Faiks) Fussman.  She was a 1982 graduate of West Catholic High School.

Kari loved the Lord God.  She loved to crochet and gave of herself by making afghans for her siblings as well...

Dec 4, 2023

Kenneth Lee Hamilton, age 86, of Delton, Michigan, passed away on December 4, 2023.

Kenneth was born on October 13, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Dale and Florence (Bingham) Hamilton.  He was a 1955 graduate of Richland High School in Richland, Michigan.  Kenneth proudly served his country in the Marine Corp from 1955-1958 and played...

Dec 4, 2023

Richard Henry Whidden, age 77, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 4, 2023.

Rick was born on March 16, 1946, in Arcadia, Florida, the son of Robert and June Whidden.  He attended Lee Daniel School in Bokeelia, Florida.

Rick worked as a commercial fisherman and in the boating industry, and also worked maintenance at...

Dec 1, 2023

Cinda Gail Johnson, age 68, of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on December 1, 2023.

Cinda was born on August 4, 1955, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Jane Elizabeth (Vandlen) Wait.  She was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.  Cinda married William Johnson on October 18, 1975, which ended in divorce.

Cinda worked at...

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Ann (Huey) Chewning, age 77, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 30, 2023.

Margaret was born on October 15, 1946, in Belding, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle and Doris (Kinney) Moore.  She was married to Fred Huey, which ended in divorce in 2002.  On November 13, 2004, Margaret married Charles Chewning.

Margaret was...

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Jean Maurer of Hastings, passed away with family by her side on November 25, 2023 in Hastings, Michigan. Sharon was born March 30, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Frank D. and Rilla R. (Hanna) Moffat. Her early years were enjoyed in a home near Butterworth Hospital, the house and street later razed when I-96 was constructed. Her...

Nov 22, 2023

Clarice Flora Miles (Pease), 93, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Hastings. Clarice was surrounded by her family when the Lord called her home. She was born on December 5, 1929, in Hastings to Fern and Charles Pease. Clarice was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many.