Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 11, 2023

Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Linda Rae Taylor Ervin passed away March 11, 2023, after a courageous year trying to heal from a life-changing accident.

Linda was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 14, 1948, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Dimitroff) Taylor.

Linda is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ervin, her...

Mar 11, 2023

Ronald W. Hinkle, age 82 of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on March 11, 2023.

Ron was born in Ferndale, Michigan on January 6, 1941, the son of Roy & Myrtle Hinkle. He attended Redford High School in Detroit, Michigan. Ron was a master mechanic and worked for Consumers Energy and Cappon Oil. He was also a...

Mar 6, 2023

Alice Ann (Eaton) Allen, age 88, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2023.

Alice was born on March 25, 1934, the daughter of Earl V. and Alice R. Eaton. She was a 1974 graduate of Hastings High School. On December 31, 1950, Alice married Wayne Allen, and they enjoyed 65 years together until his death...

Mar 6, 2023

Irene Parker age 101 passed away peacefully in her sleep at home.  She is survived by her 2 daughters Connie and Darlene, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way. She is predeceased by her 3 brothers and sister and her late husband, Eason Kenneth Parker.

Irene was once very involved with the Barry...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary E. Hilton, 85 years of age - Inspirational business woman, diaper service entrepreneur, and wildlife rehabilitation expert passed away Sunday, March 5th in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Mary Hilton's insatiable thirst for learning, growing and trying new things was contagious for all who were near. From family to business to love, Mary was always all-in. As a...