Obituary Listing

Oct 27, 2025

Sue Ellen Johnson, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on March 26, 1948, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Rogers) Dies.

Sue was a 1966 graduate of Portland High School.  She married Jerry Johnson (deceased), with whom she shared 14 years of...

Oct 25, 2025

Jeannie Ann Collige, age 68, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Eugene and Myra Frances (Moore) Lewis.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel Collige, and her son Dustin Collige. She is survived by her...

Oct 23, 2025

James Richard Cotant, age 66, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away surrounded by family on October 23, 2025.

Jim was born on April 21, 1959, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard and Joann (Roseberry) Cotant. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1977 and went on to study Industrial Science at Western Michigan University. Jim was a...

Oct 23, 2025

Flying-Starr Lorlie-May Smith passed away on October 23, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1960, the daughter of Charles and Janice Hasman.  There are no services currently planned.

Oct 22, 2025

David Lane Miller of Freeport, Michigan passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 53. Born on February 21, 1972, he was the son of Donald George Sr. and Doris Elaine (Normington) Miller.

A graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, David spent much of his working life at Home Depot in Walker and Magna Mirrors in...

Oct 21, 2025

Donald William Ulrich II, born May 8, 1958, passed away on October 21, 2025. He was the son of Donald and Kathleen (Kane) Ulrich and was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Ulrich, in 2021. Per Donald's wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.

Oct 18, 2025

Betty Lou Knoll, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by love and now free from pain. Born August 5, 1946, to Joseph and Viola (Terpening) Harvath, Betty was a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg  High School and a lifelong resident of Barry County. She married Robert Knoll on June 25, 1988, and they enjoyed 30...

Oct 11, 2025

Sue Ann Zaremba Post was born May 7, 1950, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Monabelle (Owens) Zaremba.  She was a 1967 graduate of Concord High School.

Sue was devoted to her family and especially cherished her grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and joy. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them —...

Oct 9, 2025

Opal Marie Gillons, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Opal was born on June 6, 1931, in Vermontville, Michigan, to Gayle and Nellie (Hummel) Harvey. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1949 and went on to work at both...

Oct 9, 2025

Terry Lee Dykehouse of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Grand Rapids at the age of 75.

Born on February 2, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Terry was the son of Jacob and Lucille L. (Lohmann) Dykehouse. He was a proud graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and went on to serve honorably in...

Oct 7, 2025

Randy Elwood Barnum, age 70, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away October 7, 2025.

Randy was born on April 10, 1955, the son of Roger Lee Barnum and Ailene (Frantz) Sparks. He grew up in the area and was a proud 1973 graduate of Lakewood High School. He dedicated four decades of his life to Flexfab, retiring in...

Sep 25, 2025

Jane Elizabeth (Aho) Putkela, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1939, to Frank and Elizabeth (Tiura) Aho in Trout Creek, Michigan. Jane spent her early life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in Trout Creek, Greenland, and Trimountain.

On July 15, 1961, she married David Putkela,...

Sep 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" Allan Welch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, entered into the presence of his Savior on September 24, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on October 17, 1945, in Rome, Georgia.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Dr W. Wilbert and Meryl Welch; his brothers,...

Sep 21, 2025

David John Klopfenstein died on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Hastings, MI, at the age of 84. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Lake Odessa, MI, to Glendull and Bernice (nee Shumway) Klopfenstein.

David grew up in Lansing while also spending significant time at his grandparents' home in Lake Odessa. He graduated from Lansing Eastern...

Sep 17, 2025

Susan (Susie) Steele, age 69, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer.

Susie was born on December 8, 1955, in Hastings, Michigan, to her loving parents Charlie and Jean Cook. She grew up on the family farm, where she learned...

Sep 13, 2025

Keith Findley Taylor, 87, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born May 3, 1938, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of William Edward and Milena "Millie" Taylor. On August 18, 1962, Keith married Deanna Marie Hile.

Keith graduated from Centreville High School in 1956 and earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education, majoring in...

Sep 9, 2025

Carol Joyce Clark, age 79, passed away on September 9, 2025, at home in Hastings.

Carol was born May 7, 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Francis Marion Stam and Helen Marie (Roberts) Stam. She returned to Hastings at the age of four, and she graduated from Hastings High School in 1964.

On...

Sep 8, 2025

Hastings, MI – Lorene ("Lorrie") Sue Blair (87) passed away on September 8, 2025 at The Cottages at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, MI. Lorrie was born on July 16, 1938, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Herbert and Leonora Scherer.

Lorrie attended Elmhurst High School where she met her future husband, Larry Blair. They graduated together from high...

Sep 5, 2025

Jack Arthur Matson, born November 3, 1942, in Palo Alto, California, passed into Glory on September 5, 2025. He was the son of Joseph and Thelma (Lameroux) Matson and a graduate of Palo Alto High School.

On February 2, 1963, Jack married the love of his life, Carol Ann Woods, and together they built a life full...

Sep 4, 2025

Beverly Ann Lambka, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away September 4, 2025. She was born July 14, 1931, in Hastings, the daughter of Orval and Inez (Coleman) Fountain.

A 1948 graduate of Hastings High School, Beverly married the love of her life, Jack Lambka, on March 4, 1950. They shared 69 wonderful years together until his...