Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 4, 2025

Steven Thomas Goodson, born March 6, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 72.

Steven was the beloved son of the late Melvin Ray and Verginia Rose (Thomas) Goodson. A lifelong resident of the Hastings area, he graduated from Hastings High School and spent many years working with...

Sep 3, 2025

Josefina M. Williamson (Mercado) was born on February 19, 1941 to Eliseo and Maria Rizal in the City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. She was the second born of ten siblings. Josefina, affectionately known as Lola - the Tagalog word for "grandmother" - was a lifelong Catholic that enjoyed gardening, cheating at Scrabble, telling everyone how pretty she was, and...

Aug 30, 2025

It is with an unbearable heaviness of heart that we must say goodbye to a special soul taken far too soon.

Spencer Thomas Krul passed away on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, after a lengthy health battle. Throughout his entire ordeal, he faced his challenges with courage and strength, right up until the morning he slipped away while...

Aug 30, 2025

Francis (Frank) Richard Krol, affectionately known as "Panya" by his family, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, just days after celebrating his 95th birthday. Born in Muskegon Heights, MI, to Anthony and Sophia (Whisneski) Krol, Frank was the third youngest of ten children. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School.

A proud veteran,...

Aug 29, 2025

Chadwick "Chad" H Neil passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born February 21, 1972 in Jackson, Michigan. He was raised in Hastings by his devoted parents Ken and Sharon.

Chad graduated from Hastings High School in 1990. He attended Grand Rapids Community College, graduating with an Associate's in Arts.

A lover of the...

Aug 28, 2025

Brian Douglas Kienutske, 59, of Nashville, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children, on August 28, 2025. Born June 3, 1966, in Charlotte, MI, to Albert and Karla (Appelman) Kienutske, Brian graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1984. In 2004, he married his soulmate, Wendie, and together they built a life filled with love,...

Aug 28, 2025

Byrdie May Lopez, age 97, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on August 28, 2025, in Middleville, Michigan. She was born on April 11, 1928, in Dowling, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Burd and Sarah (Paddock) Allen.

Byrdie lived a full and joyful life, always cherishing the simple pleasures that brought her...

Aug 23, 2025

Tamara "Tammy" Lee Markle (Hayner), 63, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with COPD.

Tammy was born on July 9, 1962, in San Diego, California. She spent her childhood in both New Mexico and Michigan, making friends wherever she went—a gift she carried throughout her life. Those who knew Tammy will...

Aug 22, 2025

Long-time resident of the Hastings, Michigan community, Reverend Doctor Michael Anton, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Thornapple Manor, after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Michael was born on December 6, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Dorothy (Eken) and William Anton.  Following elementary and secondary education in Memphis schools and eight years of college and...

Aug 14, 2025

Fred Irvin Strang, age 84, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Melvin and Florence (Harrington) Strang. Fred grew up in Rockford surrounded by the love and lively spirit of his 21 siblings.

Fred married the love of his life, Suzanne (Wilson) Strang, and...

Aug 13, 2025

Patricia Marilyn Sager, born November 11, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 13, 2025.

A Hastings Schools graduate, she retired from Hastings Manufacturing and later worked 15 years at Walmart. An accomplished equestrian, she completed 100-mile endurance rides.

Patricia sang with the Lakewood Choral Society and Emmanuel Episcopal Church choir.

She...