Obituary Listing

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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  On December 16, 1991, Elke married Charles Forsythe, and they enjoyed 31 years together.

Elke enjoyed going...

Bernadette "Bernie" Murdoch

Jul 15, 2023

Bernadette Ann (Bernie) (Quigley) Murdoch passed peacefully into the arms of "My Jesus" with her four daughters holding her hands and with other family by her side on July 15, 2023. Bernie was born on September 21, 1934, in Detroit Michigan.

Bernie was a loving wife to Donald M. Murdoch for 49 years before his death in...

Martha Lucille Mead

Jul 11, 2023

On July 11, 2023, Martha L. Mead passed into Heaven after enjoying 90 years of life!

Martha was born, raised, and married in the same farmhouse on South Broadway in Hastings, MI.  Her parents, Glen and Mabel Ingram, owned and operated the Ingram Jersey Dairy.  The family also owned and operated Clear Lake Dance Hall in the...

Susan Ann Sines

Jul 6, 2023

Susan Ann (Treat) Sines, age 76, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away July 6, 2023.

Susan was born August 22, 1946, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Thelma (Kidder).  Susan was married to Bill Sines, which ended in divorce in 1999.

Susan worked at many restaurants and was employed at Lesco Middleville, Monroe, Inc....

Betty Mae Bahs

Jul 5, 2023

Betty Mae Bahs, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

Betty was born on March 10, 1937, in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Harold H. and Selma (Lundstrum) Bahs.  She was a 1955 graduate of Nashville High School.  Betty attended Elkhart University and worked as a medical lab...

Robert William Davis

Jul 3, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Davis, (87), of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2023.

Bob met the love of his life, Sandra Purchis, of Nashville, Michigan, in 1957, and they married on November 8. 1958. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.

Bob was born to Charles and Charlotte (Longwell) Davis on August 28, 1935, in...

Margaret Ann "Maggie" Gaw

Jul 3, 2023

Margaret Ann "Maggie" Gaw, age 73, passed away on July 3, 2023, with her family by her side.

Maggie was born on June 27, 1950, the daughter of Gaylord DeBoer and Rose (Stowman) Ricketts.

Maggie worked as a care provider and was an autism advocate.  She loved pool time with family, sunbathing, playing cards and...

Dannielle Lynnette Gilbert

Jun 29, 2023

Dannielle Lynnette Gilbert, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2023, with her husband by her side.

Dannielle was born on May 1, 1957, in Bend, Oregon, the daughter of Willie and Ephajane (Brown) Jones.  She attended Borah High School in Boise, Idaho until 1975.  In 1984, she moved to Michigan,...

Neal Laroy Dingman

Jun 23, 2023

Neal LaRoy Dingman, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings, Michigan on June 23, 2023.

Neal was born on August 19, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Howard and Unah (Stewart) Dingman.  He was a 1954 graduate of Nashville MI High School.  On June 12, 1960, Neal married Annetta Marie...

Frank A. Thiel

Jun 20, 2023

FRANK A. THIEL, age 94, passed away on June 20, 2023.  He was born on November 17, 1928.  He was pre-deceased by his German immigrant parents Anton Thiel and Rose Krieger, and his sister Rosemary Zaruches.  He is survived by his wife Mary Sawyer and his five children, Michael (Kathy) Thiel, David Thiel, Linda (Rob Ballweber) Damlich, Kenneth (Kim)...