Obituary Listing

Nov 22, 2023

Carole Loosemore Wiggs, age 84, of Gun Lake, MI, passed away on November 22, 2023.  She was born September 19, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to Jack and Doris Loosemore. She attended Franklin College, where she met future husband in the 1950s, but after an interruption in her education to raise a family, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno...

Nov 16, 2023

Kimberly Sue Kuchar, of Lake Odessa, passed away surrounded by her family on November 16, 2023, in Allegan, Michigan at age 63. She was born on February 14, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Ogal Jasper and Janice Marie (Boulter) Jordan. She graduated from Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, Michigan.

Kimberly enjoyed collecting coins,...

Nov 13, 2023

Donald Lee Montgomery, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away November 13, 2023.

Donald was born on July 12, 1938, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Herbert Vernon and Ruth Margaret (VanAartsen) Montgomery.  Donald graduated from Creston High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University.

Donald taught middle...

Nov 12, 2023

Marilyn Joan (Currier) Kreg, age 88, passed away on November 12, 2023, with her granddaughter Rhea by her side.

Marilyn was born on April 24, 1935, in Sturgis, Michigan, to her parents Asa and Elvena Currier.  Marilyn was united in marriage to Arlen C. Kreg on October 10, 1953; they enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his...

Nov 8, 2023

Marjorie Louise Barcroft (April 21, 1925 – November 8, 2023)

Born and raised in Hastings, Marjorie Louise Barcroft, 98, passed away on November 8, 2023, at Clark Retirement in Grand Rapids.  She was born on April 21, 1925, to Gay Norton and Florence Mildred (Leach) Norton.

Marge married Carl Barcroft, on March 1, 1947, and...

Nov 5, 2023

Larry Lyman Melendy , born January 29, 1942, passed away November 5, 2023, at his home, in the presence of his family. Larry was born in Mason, MI to parents Raymond A. and Glenadene Melendy. He attended Mason elementary schools and Adrian junior and senior high schools, graduating in 1960. He attended Olivet college, where he studied...

Nov 4, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Goodenough, age 57, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 4, 2023.

Jeff was born on November 18, 1965, in Hastings, Michigan the son of Verne Wilson and Laura Ann (Fry) Goodenough.  He attended Hastings High School.  Jeff worked in construction and was a truck driver.

He enjoyed watching TV and YouTube.  He...

Oct 26, 2023

Audrey Rose Burdick, age 86, passed away on October 26, 2023.

Audrey was born on August 9, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Haubrich) Shook.  She was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School.

Audrey worked as a realtor in Hastings.  She also worked at the courthouse and served as...

Oct 23, 2023

Bruce Lee Fuller, age 69, passed away on October 23, 2023, with his loved ones by his side.

Bruce was born on December 18, 1953, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Charles and Mary C. (Reynolds) Fuller.  He was a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School.  On November 30, 1974, Bruce married Lynne Wallin, and they enjoyed...

Oct 19, 2023

Raymond Charles "Chuck" "Charlie" Ryder passed away on October 19, 2023 in Hastings, Michigan at age 83. He was born on May 2, 1940 in Lowell, MI to Fred M Ryder and Emma June Read. Chuck attended Lowell High School and graduated in 1959, after holding many class office positions and memberships in various clubs. Chuck was an outstanding...

Oct 14, 2023

Gail Ann Wallace, age 91, of Hastings, MI passed away on October 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 24th, 1932, in Hastings MI, to Hale and Anna Herbstreith. She attended Hastings schools. Gail worked at Nabisco in Battle Creek and Pennock Hospital in Hastings for many years. She was the widow of Robert E....

Oct 12, 2023

Sally Ann (Nyberg) McCall

Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on October 12, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan at age 77. Born November 3, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan to Lawrence and Lucile Nyberg of Allegan, Michigan.  Graduated from Allegan High School in 1963.  Graduated with a BS Degree in Nursing from Michigan State University in 1967.  Married...

Oct 11, 2023

Phillip K. Walldorff passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 11, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1940, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Robert and Geraldine Walldorff. He is survived by his daughter Tara, son Dan, loving partner Sharon and her boys Marc (Andrea) and Chad (Mindy) including four grandchildren and one great...

Oct 4, 2023

Justin Timothy Keeler, age 31 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2023.

Justin was born on August 18, 1992, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Timothy Arthur and Tracy Ann (Gaston) Keeler.  He was a 2011 graduate of Hastings High School. Justin worked for Rick Reed Builders and was a current employee of All...

Oct 3, 2023

Dolores E. Bleam, age 92, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 3, 2023, at Woodlawn Meadows of Hastings.  Dolores was born in Freeport Michigan on May 7, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Genevieve (McDonnell) Doyle.

Dolores married the love of her life, Arthur Bleam Jr., on June 24, 1950.  They enjoyed 53 years together, until...

Oct 1, 2023

Ansel Simeon Kingsbury, age 60, of Delton, Michigan, passed away on October 1, 2023.

Ansel was born on January 25, 1963, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Orville John and Juanita (Burton) Kingsbury.

He was a 1982 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School.  On June 22, 1991, Ansel married Dawn Marie Lancaster, and they enjoyed 32...

Sep 28, 2023

Linda Jean Garrison, age 82, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2023, at home with her daughter by her side.  Linda was born on August 30, 1941, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Gladys (Wilkins) Keeler.

Linda attended Hastings High School.  On October 7, 1967, Linda married Harry Garrison, and they enjoyed 54...

Sep 26, 2023

William James Gleason, Sr., age 94, originally of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Middleville, Michigan.

William was born on September 29, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John and Lillian (Hogan) Gleason.  He was a 1946 graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Chicago, IL.  On February 2, 1963, William married Marilyn...

Sep 25, 2023

Daniel Lee Carlson, age 72, of Rutland Township, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2023, following a long battle of complications due to COVID-19.

Daniel was born on September 18, 1951, the son of Herman A. and Ina (Ervin) Carlson.  He attended Lakeview High School, and worked at Fischer Body Plant, Lansing, retiring after 35 years.  On...

Sep 22, 2023

Lawrence Duane Barry, age 79, of Woodland, Michigan, passed away on September 22, 2023.

Lawrence was born on October 13, 1943, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Albert W. and Ruby L. (Royer) Barry.

Lawrence graduated from Woodland High School.  He had many jobs but the most notable were Consumers Energy and the Barry County...