Obituary Listing

Jan 10, 2023

Allan Hogarth of Hastings, formally of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, passed away on January 10, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan at the age of 75.

Allan was born in Maryport, England on November 29, 1947, the son of Joseph and Kathleen (Cunningham) Hogarth. He retired after 35 years at Imperial Oil, Ltd. He was passionate about golf. He was a great singer, and...

Jan 8, 2023

Audrey Ruth Renner passed away on January 8 th , 2023, at the age of 94.  She was born December 12, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of George and Esther (Fierk) Hendrian.

She graduated from Wittenberg College in 1950 and received a Master's degree from Michigan State University in 1964. She was the first of three...

Dec 29, 2022

Helen Marie Vaught, age 92 of Hastings, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 29, 2022.

She was born on December 13, 1930, in Seymour, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde and Mildred (Helt) Montgomery.

Helen was a 1948 graduate of Corydon High School in Corydon, Indiana, followed by two years of...

Dec 29, 2022

Dianne Marie (Platte) Fay Barnum, age 76, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dianne was born on January 9, 1946, in Westphalia, Michigan, the daughter of Alphonse and Louise (York) Platte

Dianne grew up very involved in the Catholic Church and devoted a lot of her time...

Dec 26, 2022

Richard Ross Welton, of Hastings, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 26, 2022, age 87.

He was born on February 19, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard Charles and Iris (Bidleman) Welton. Richard graduated from Hastings High School and married the love of his life, Ann Mae Miller on June...

Dec 25, 2022

Jeannette E. (Abson) Rose, age 57, of Fremont, California, passed away on December 25, 2022.

Jeannette was born on August 5, 1965, in Wiesbaden, Germany, the daughter of Robert Abson and Erika Wood/Schleifenbaum. She was a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. She worked as a dental assistant.

Jeannette enjoyed knitting, sewing, culinary arts and...

Dec 24, 2022

Viola Belle Kaufman passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 24, 2022, one month before she would have been one hundred years old. Vi was a warm, loving person, and she will be missed by her family and her many friends.

Vi was born on January 23, 1923, on a farm in Allamakee County, Iowa to...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Helen Horning, age 88, passed away on December 22, 2022. Mary was born in Midland, Michigan on July 10, 1934, the daughter of James and Mary (Sprague) Pierce.

Mary was a 1952 graduate of Midland High School. She was married to Wilfred "Bill" Horning, and they enjoyed 64 years together until his death in 2021.

Dec 21, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Krammin, age 70, died Wednesday December 21, 2022, at his home. He was born to Agnes and Conrad Krammin in Hastings Michigan on August 15, 1952.

Larry had many hobbies and a heart of gold. He loved helping others and always had a good laugh to cheer people up. He had a gift of finding...

Dec 15, 2022

June Ann Miles, 66, died unexpectedly at her home in Hastings, Michigan, on December 15, 2022. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20 at 10:00 AM at Hope United Methodist Church with funeral and luncheon to follow. Pastor Kim Metzer will officiate.

June was born on December 14, 1956, in Hastings surrounded by her parents, Forest (D) and...

Dec 13, 2022

Duane Lawrence O'Connor, age 82, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. Duane was born on September 17, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Roy O'Connor and Helen Danes.

Duane graduated from Detroit College of Law in 1971 and had a very fulfilling career as Vice President and General Counsel...

Dec 10, 2022

Angela Marie Casey, age 46, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, and will be spending Christmas in heaven this year with the Holy Family. Angela was born on October 31, 1976. She was the daughter of Dan and Kathy (Engelbert) of Hastings, Michigan.

Angela was a 1996 graduate of Caledonia High School. She...

Dec 7, 2022

Julie Eileen (Livingston) Palmatier, age 53, of Hastings Michigan, passed away on December 7, 2022. Julie was born on November 1, 1969 in Grandville, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Rosemary (Rudnik) Livingston. On December 31, 1999, Julie married Tim Palmatier, and they enjoyed 23 years together.

She was a 1987 graduate of Grandville High School. She...

Dec 6, 2022

Aline Irvine, former Director of the Council on Aging in Port Huron, dies at 100

Aline Irvine, beloved mother and grandmother, friend to many, and former Executive Director of the Council on Aging, Inc – St. Clair County, died on Tuesday, December 6, at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hastings, Michigan. She...

Dec 3, 2022

Joyce Lorraine (Denny) Boulter, age 93, passed away on December 3, 2022. Joyce was born on January 26, 1922, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Floyd L. and Dorothy (Loveland) Denny. She attended Hastings High School. On March 15, 1947, Joyce married Oliver Boulter, and they enjoyed 72 years together until his death in 2019.

Joyce enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2022

Brian Thomas Holthof, Sr., age 65, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 30, 2022.

Brian was born on May 21, 1957, the son of Thomas Gerald and Kathrine Louise (Hendrikse) Holthof. He was a 1970 graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School. On July 1, 1980, Brian married Holly Lynn Stellema.

Brian worked as...

Nov 28, 2022

Norma Mae Fisher, age 89, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 28, 2022.  Norma was born on February 20, 1933, in Ionia County, Michigan, the daughter of George and Edna (Studt) Bustance.

Norma was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School.  She married Floyd Fisher on July 18, 1951.  Norma worked at Pennock Hospital in Hastings,...

Nov 25, 2022

Leona (Mesecar) Thompson left her earthly body and went to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday November 25, 2022. She had been living at Thomapple Manor for the last several years, where she had received great healthcare, and made several new friends with residents and staff.

She was born December 27, 1921,...

Nov 23, 2022

Gordon K. Yoder, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 23, 2022.  He also lived many years in Freeport, Michigan. Gordon is now at home with the Lord. Gordon was born on September 3, 1928, in Bowne Township, Michigan, the son of Harold E. and Mabelle (Gackler) Yoder.  Gordon co-owned Yoder Brothers Sunoco with his brother Elwood...

Nov 23, 2022

Bradley Adams Heath, age 67, lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, after a short fierce, battle with cancer. He was born June 4, 1955, one of four strong and handsome sons of Newell and Irene (Wightman) Heath. He attended Hastings High Schol and worked as a brick mason. Brad is survived by his...