Sandra Kay (Lancaster) Eye
Sep 22, 2023
Sandra Kay (Lancaster) Eye, of Plainwell, passed away on September 22, 2023, at age 77. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on May 28, 1946, the daughter of Leo Ira and Betty Jane (Strimback) Lancaster. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, attending craft shows, gardening, watching hummingbirds, and being outside. She dearly loved...
Julie Ann Smith
Sep 17, 2023
Julie Ann Smith, age 75, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 17, 2023.
Julie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on June 10, 1948, the daughter of Buddy L. and Evon N. (Wilson) Lake.
Julie worked at Floral Designs and retired from Hastings Manufacturing. Â Julie enjoyed flowers, gardening, painting, and fishing.
Julie...
Donovan Ingersoll Peabody, Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
Donovan Ingersoll Peabody, Jr, Of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan at age 93. Donovan was born on December 15, 1929, in Haslett, Michigan, the son of Donovan Ingersoll and Marie (Schmidt) Peabody, Sr. He graduated from Haslett High School. During World War II, he honorably served in the United States Navy for 6...
William David Selby
Sep 12, 2023
William David Selby, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.
William was born on October 14, 1936, in Rexton, Michigan, the son of Richard and Clara (Martin) Selby.
William attended Hartland High School. Â On September 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Nelma Brower.
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Mary Louise Snow (Ticer)
Sep 7, 2023
Mary Louise (Ticer) Snow, age 95 of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, originally of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on September 7, 2023.
Mary was born on February 26, 1928, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of LaVerne W. and Hattie E. (Armstrong) Teeter.
Mary was a life-long resident of Battle Creek Michigan. Â She married Sid Ticer...
Charles Earnest Gray, Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Charles E. Gray, Jr., age 89, died on September 5, 2023. Â Charlie was born in Hopewell, Virginia, the son of Charles and "Jennie" Gray. Â He completed high school in 1952 and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1956 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Charlie completed his service...
Stewart Lynn Price
Aug 25, 2023
Stewart L. Price, 66 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on August 25, 2023. He was employed at II Stanley Co., Inc. for 35 years. He loved fishing and his yearly trips to the family cabin on Imp Lake in the UP with his father-in-law, daughters and grandson.
He was born on August 6, 1957 in Battle...
Loretta K Smith
Aug 24, 2023
Loretta Kay Smith is now walking with Jesus. She was born on February 12, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. The Daughter of Kenneth B. Bucher and Sylvia R. (Murvine) Bucher.
Although she was born and raised in Akron, she spent most of her adult life in Hastings, Michigan. She worked at Larke Buick, and Rheam Motor Sales. She...
Jon Steven Tylzynski
Aug 22, 2023
Jon Steven Tylzynski unexpectedly but peacefully passed away August 22nd, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jon truly lived his life fully until his last day, his sense of adventure remains unmatched. He loved tinkering in the garage and designing a vision for each of his unique motorcycles and cars. Many of his...
Jack Howard Burchett
Aug 17, 2023
Jack H. Burchett, age 89, of Dowling, Michigan went to Heaven peacefully on August 17, 2023. Jack was born to Lydia (Guy) and Howard Burchett on November 3, 1933, in their home on Lacey Road in Barry County. He is survived by his wife, Hope Burchett, and 3 children from his marriage to Barbara Joann (Weers) Burchett; Jody Kiessling...
Judy Aileen Taggart
Aug 16, 2023
Judy Aileen Taggart was born on March 19, 1947, the daughter of Glenn and Mella (Baldwin) Kellenberger. She attended Howell High School. In 1992, Judy married Douglas Eugene Taggart, and they enjoyed 31 years together. No services are currently planned. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
Eddis Mae Szudzik
Aug 14, 2023
Eddis Mae Szudzik (Hayes) age 73, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan.
Eddis was born to Albert E. Hayes Jr. and Edna M. (Studdard) Hayes on June 20, 1950, in Hastings, Michigan. She was a 1969 graduate of Hastings High school.
On May 11, 1968, Eddis married Wayne K. Hendrick, before...
Richard Carl Nelson
Aug 13, 2023
Richard Carl Nelson (85) of Hastings, MI entered the gates of Heaven on August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Spending time with his family was one of his greatest joys, which included regular visits with his brother. Â His lifetime hobbies included hunting, golfing, gardening, watching/feeding the birds and he was an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
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Jeffrey Paul Miller
Aug 4, 2023
Jeffrey Paul Miller, age 70, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2023.
Jeff was born on April 6, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Maynard G. and Mary Jean (Dryer) Miller. Â He was a 1971 graduate of Charlotte High School.
On March 18, 1972, Jeff married Lucy Simmons, and they enjoyed 51...
James Lyle Butzbach
Jul 31, 2023
James Lyle Butzbach of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 31, 2023.
James was born on October 14, 1945, the son of Lyle and Marie (Zepik) Butzbach. He was a 1963 graduate of Coloma High School.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net...
Xuan-Mai Thi Roush
Jul 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of Xuan-Mai Thi Roush Xuan-Mai Thi Roush, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on December 24, 1948, she lived a life filled with courage, resilience, and love. Xuan-Mai will forever be remembered for her strength and bravery during the Vietnam War, where she exhibited unwavering determination even in the...
Donald Kesler Keech
Jul 28, 2023
Donald Kesler Keech, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2023.
Donald was born on January 28, 1929, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Chester and Metha (Kesler) Keech. He was a 1947 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1951 graduate of Michigan State College. Â He received his master's degree from the University...
Janie Sue Dunkelberger
Jul 21, 2023
Janie Sue Dunkelberger, age 61, of Hastings, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2023.
Janie was born on February 16,1962 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, the daughter of Norman Walter Dunkelberger and Dorothy June Marble. Â She was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School.
Over the years, Janie...
Sherry Lynn Dixon
Jul 19, 2023
Sherry Lynn Dixon of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 19, 2023.
Sherry was born on June 25, 1961, in Allegan, MIchigan, the daughter of Gerald Thompson and Elizabeth Pennington.
Sherry is survived by her sister Stephanie (Tony) Main.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .
Elke Sofia Forsythe
Jul 16, 2023
Elke Sofia Forsythe, age 61, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Elke was born on January 1, 1962, in Sinsheim, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich Wilhelm and Eva Erna (Anklam) Schlossmeuller. Â On December 16, 1991, Elke married Charles Forsythe, and they enjoyed 31 years together.
Elke enjoyed going...
