Obituary Listing

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)...

James "Jim" Lewis Franks

Jun 18, 2023

James "Jim" Lewis Franks, of Hastings, died on June 18, 2023, at age 63. He was born on December 12, 1959 in Howell, Michigan, the son of James Willard and Florence (Ellan) Franks. He loved fishing, hunting and hanging out with his friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Tressa Franks. He is...

Mary Marie Matthysse

Jun 14, 2023

Mary Marie Matthysse, age 86, of Delton, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2023, with her family by her side.

Mary was born on January 22, 1937, in Grandville, Michigan, the daughter of Harlin and Leona (Truex) Stout.  She was a 1955 graduate of Grandville High School.  On November 21,...

Charles Ray Purdum, Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

Charles Ray Purdum, Sr., age 87, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 10, 2023.

Charles was born in Kennon, Wisconsin on October 14, 1935, the son of Wilbur and Beryl (Funk) Purdum.

Charles worked in manufacturing at Middleville Manufacturing, Lescoa in Middleville, Atwood Corporation in Lowell, Barry County Redi-Mix and Consumers Concrete, before starting...

Beverly Jean Sharai

Jun 4, 2023

Beverly (Blackford) Sharai went home to be with her Lord on June 4, 2023.

Born Beverly Jean Sharai July 9, 1938, in Hastings, Michigan, and adopted at birth to James and Martha (Foley) Blackford. She is preceded in death by her natural and adopted parents, stepmother Marion (Hayner-Oversmith) Blackford, and stepfather Richard T. Black.

Beverly...

Ethel Turner Irwin

May 26, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ethel Turner Irwin, on May 26, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on November 17, 1934, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Sarah (Carmack) and Clayton O'Brien Turner Sr. Ethel was a devoted Christian who walked humbly with the Lord. She began her Christian journey at the 30th Street...

Ronald Carl Barton

May 25, 2023

Ronald Carl Barton, age 56, of Hastings, passed away on May 25, 2023.

Ronald was born on January 29, 1967, the son of Robert and Rachel (Braswell) Barton.

Ronald loved rock and roll, Notre Dame Football, hunting, and fishing.  He liked spending time with friends and family, especially with his grandkids.

Ronald was...

Jane Ann Hesterly

May 22, 2023

Please join us for a celebration of life honoring Jane Ann (Jordan) Hesterly who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 22, 2023.

Visitation will be held at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 M-37, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday May 30th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The service will be held immediately following.

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