Obituary Listing

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,...

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...