Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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May 21, 2023

Edward James Czlonka, age 62, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on May 21, 2023.

Edward was born on June 5, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Edward F. and Dolores A. (Haan) Czlonka.  He was a 1977 graduate of Union High School.  Edward worked as a Boiler Engineer and Steam Maintenance, retiring in 2022.  Edward...

May 20, 2023

Klasiena Mae VanDenburg, age 85, passed away on May 20, 2023.

Klasiena was born on January 20, 1938, in Delton, Michigan, the daughter of John and Izola (Laubaugh) Stamm.

She worked at Hastings Manufacturing for 30 years, retiring in 1990. She married Kenneth VanDenburg in 1973, and they enjoyed 39 years together.

Klasiena...

May 17, 2023

Barbara June Rutledge, age 91, passed away on May 17, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan.

Barbara was born in Pekin, Illinois on January 2, 1932, the daughter of Noble Sackett and Edith Harrison.  She attended Battle Creek Academy and was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School.  Barbara was a nurse's aide for 32 years with Dr. Pryor...

May 14, 2023

Glenna Elizabeth Smith, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family in Charlevoix, Michigan on May 14, 2023, at age 94. She was born on July 21, 1928, in Comstock Park, Michigan, the daughter of William and Marie (Milbert) Thurkettle. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg Schools in 1946. In 1957 she married Ralph Edward Smith who...

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,...