Obituary Listing

May 12, 2023

Marsha Kay (McKibbin, Richardson) Jordan, age 76, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, surrounded by family at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Marsha was born on August 10, 1946, the daughter of Rolland (Ike) and Maxine (Leslie) McKibbin.  After graduating from Hastings High School, Class of 1964, she continued her education, receiving her...

May 11, 2023

Robert N. (Bob) Fillingham, 81, passed away on May 11, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bob was born on October 9, 1941, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Norman W. and Helen (Roberts) Fillingham. Bob was raised by his grandparents Walter and Mattie Belle Fillingham on a farm just west of Hastings.  He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg...

May 8, 2023

Renee Louise Stockham, age 69, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on May 8, 2023, at her home.

Renee was born on April 6, 1954, the daughter of Robert and Louise (Maurer) Stockham.  She was a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School.  Renee worked for Consumers Energy, retiring after many years.

Renee loved walking on the...

May 5, 2023

Ruth Inga Landon (Moe), 90, of Freeport peacefully passed Friday, May 5, 2023. Born October 31, 1932, in Hastings Michigan, to Sjur and Margot Moe.

In 1950 Ruth took her future husband Wayne to his 1st car race, beginning a passionate racing tradition that would be passed down for generations.

She married Wayne in 1952,...

May 3, 2023

Joseph Bill McWilliams passed away on May 3, 2023 in Hastings, Michigan.

Joseph was born on May 22, 1936, in Missouri, the son of Aubrey and Lois (Lewis) McWilliams.

On October 20, 1957, Joseph married Marjorie Hamilton, and they enjoyed 64 years together until her passing in 2022.

Joseph worked as a buffer/polisher...

May 3, 2023

Maureen "Peeka" or "Mo" Elizabeth Knorp passed away on May 3, 2023, at the age of 62 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maureen was born on February 23, 1961, the daughter of Cornelius Joseph and Marjorie Ann Ahearn (Burns), in Menominee, Michigan.

Maureen graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. On August 7, 1982, she married...

Apr 25, 2023

Keith Ward Lawrence, 92, died peacefully April 24, 2023, at home in Hastings, MI after bravely and steadfastly battling cancer. Keith was born in Holland, MI and grew up in Kalamazoo. He attended Western Michigan University, married the love of his life, Marlene (Clark), in 1953 and shortly after earned his degree in naval architecture from the University of...

Apr 21, 2023

Mark D. Sanders, age 71, of Cedar Springs, died April 21, 2023.

Mark was born July 24, 1951, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Gerald and Betty (Cappon) Sanders.

He graduated from Hastings High School in 1970.  He worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings before moving to Cedar Springs, working for Duthler Ford Truck in...

Apr 19, 2023

Roger Stanley Caris, Sr., 82, of Hastings, Michigan entered rest with his Savior on April 19, 2023.

Roger was born on October 4, 1940, the son of Stanley Eugene and Francis Ruth (Scofield) Caris. He was a 1958 graduate of Fulton High School. On August 28, 1964,...

Apr 17, 2023

Surrounded by loved ones, Thomas Francis Krul III passed away on April 17th, 2023, and the light of the universe is a little less bright without his warm smile, infectious laugh, and wry side-eye.

He celebrated over 37 years of marriage to his adoring wife, Lynne. He raised four children - Spencer, Jeffrey (Sandi), Melissa (Kris), and...

Apr 11, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" (Adams) Barlow, age 97, passed away on April 11, 2023, in Parrish, Florida.

Dottie was born on March 1, 1926, the daughter of George E. and Veleta B. (Narragon) Thornton.  She graduated from Crystal High School.  In 1949, she married Millard "Bob" Adams, and they enjoyed 40 years together until his passing.

Dottie...

Apr 9, 2023

Retired Firefighter, Floyd Valentine Yesh of Hastings, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the age of 81. Floyd or 'Val' was a devoted husband and father of five, who fought as bravely against a challenging heart condition as he fought fires. He now joins the love of his life,  Claudia, who lost her battle with...

Apr 5, 2023

Richard (Dick) Blakney Sharp, 84, of Hastings Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2023. He will be greatly missed by many people. He was the son of Durell and Helen Sharp.

After graduating from Hastings High School, he served honorably in the US Air Force for four years. Upon returning, he worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company...

Apr 5, 2023

Betty Josephine Ainsworth, age 63 of Hastings, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2023, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital.

Betty was born on March 26, 1960, the daughter of Robert and Sharon (Vickers) Kitchen. She married Jim Ainsworth on August 19, 1994, and they enjoyed 28 years together.

Betty was...

Mar 29, 2023

Marjorie L. Hallifax passed away March 29, 2023, peacefully at home in the hands of her daughter Leigh Ann and granddaughter Michelle.

Marjorie was born on March 1, 1925, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Burr and Beatrice (Vanderbook) Laubaugh.  She was a 1943 graduate of Hastings High School.  She worked at Hastings Manufacturing Piston Rings over...

Mar 26, 2023

Phyllis S. Usborne, of Hastings, died on March 26, 2023.

Born Phyllis Lauraine Sheffield on April 9, 1931, she was the daughter of Craig and Laurain (Blanchard) Sheffield.

She lived most of her life in Barry County, graduating from Hastings High School in 1949. She received her diploma from the Michigan County Normal Training School...

Mar 25, 2023

George Kenith Thomas, age 65, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on March 25, 2023. George was born on July 27, 1957, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Kenith and Edith (Converse) Thomas. He was a 1975 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. George worked for Hastings Fiberglass for over 40 years. On October 16, 1982, he married Patricia Wheeler,...

Mar 21, 2023

Louis Steven Karmes, age 83, passed away on March 21, 2023. Louis was born on December 23, 1939, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Steven and Priscilla (Brooks) Karmes. He attended Delton Kellogg High School, graduating in 1958. Louie married Sandra Downing on May 22, 1969, they enjoyed 40 years together until her passing in 2009.

Louis...

Mar 19, 2023

Marcy Beth Heilborn, age 72, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Marcy was born on April 28, 1950 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Dick and Beth (Dent) Heilborn. She graduated in 1968 from Flint Northwestern High School.

Marcy's favorite jobs were working at Bob Evans and Walmart,...

Mar 17, 2023

Marguerite Mary Slocum, age 95, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 17, 2023. Marguerite was born on October 3, 1927, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis and Clara Harry. She was a graduate of Hastings High School and worked for Hastings Manufacturing and retired from Flexfab. On August 23, 1947, Marguerite married Gaylord Slocum, and they enjoyed...