Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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.  Julie enjoyed flowers, gardening, painting, and fishing.

Julie...

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...

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.  On September 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Nelma Brower.

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.  She married Sid Ticer...

Sep 5, 2023

Charles E. Gray, Jr., age 89, died on September 5, 2023.  Charlie was born in Hopewell, Virginia, the son of Charles and "Jennie" Gray.  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...

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...

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...

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...