Obituary Listing

Jul 16, 2022

Benjamin Franklin Martz, Sr., age 70, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away July 16, 2022.

Ben was born on December 28, 1951, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Dorothy (Converse) Martz.

Ben attended Hastings High School and went on to receive his Journeyman's Card. He worked for Bradford White for over 40 years, retiring...

Jul 16, 2022

Roger Jacob Nelsen, age 99 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 16, 2022.

Roger was born on February 18, 1923, in Fenwick, Michigan, the son of Einer H. and Lida K. (Winters) Nelsen.

He attended Michigan State College, graduating in 1949. Roger worked at EW Bliss in Hastings, Michigan, from 1949 – 1988. He...

Jul 10, 2022

Thomas Omar Maurer, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2022.

Tom was born on December 3, 1935, the son of John and Germaine (Hebert) Maurer. He was a graduate of Nashville High School and Michigan State University. On July 30, 1960, Tom married Sharon Jean Moffatt in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2022

Laura Lee Pierson, age 75, of Hastings, Michigan, went to be with the Lord and others before her, peacefully with her loving husband Marshall of almost 49 years and family by her side on Sunday July 10, 2022.

Laura was born on February 12, 1947, in Hastings Michigan, the daughter of Ray Boise and Barbara Todd. Laura...

Jul 3, 2022

Frank Mario Mix, Jr., age 65, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away Sunday July 3, 2022.

Frank was born on September 16, 1956, to Frank (Sr.) and Rhoda (Winick) Mix, in Hastings, Michigan.

Frank attended Hastings High School and participated in football and wrestling.  He also attended Kellogg Community College. He held various jobs during his...

Jun 30, 2022

Danny Lee Capers, age 68 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 30, 2022. Danny was born on June 4, 1954, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of James Willie and Alice May (Wood) Capers/Hammond.

Danny attended Hastings Area Schools and worked at Timbercraft, Plastech, and Mensch Manufacturing. On March 15, 1980, Danny married Faye Keller, and they...

Jun 29, 2022

James Terry Millard, age 75 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2022.  James was born on September 2, 1946, the son of James and Jane Millard.

James was a 1963 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Military Police.  James retired from the Kellogg...

Jun 25, 2022

Robert "Bob" Dean Stadel of Hastings, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022 at age 68. Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 14, 1953, the son of Charles and Betty (Rule) Stadel. He retired from Hastings Fiberglass with over 35 years of service. He was a graduate of the MSU Master Gardener Program...

Jun 22, 2022

Louis E. Postula, age 86 of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2022. Louis was born on July 19, 1935, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the son of Louis, Sr. and Sonia (Kavalhuhuna) Postula. His family moved to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1937, and then onto the family farm in Marshall in 1946.

Louis received his...

Jun 18, 2022

Nicole Yvette (Bovee) Leonhardt, age 62, passed away peacefully Saturday Morning, June 18, 2022, exactly one year from receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer. She was given six months to live, and fought a herculean fight of faith for a full year.

Nicole was born on December 9, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and...

Jun 18, 2022

Caroll Elaine Erb, age 90 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 18, 2022.  Caroll was born on May 4, 1932 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Caryl and Marjorie (Hale) Fuller.

Caroll was a 1950 graduate of Lowell High School.  Caroll was a homemaker.  She was also a room mother for the Freeport Grade School.  Caroll...

Jun 17, 2022

Lawrence (Toby) Edwin Tobias, age 70, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2022.

Toby was born on February 5, 1952, the son of Gaylord and Betty Tobias.  He attended the old Tanner School.  Toby was an amazing carpenter, working as a contractor.  He was a Jack of all trades, Master of none, but being a...

Jun 16, 2022

Frances Madalene (Sutton) Morgan of Hastings passed away June 16, 2022 at Thornapple Manor just shy of her 100th birthday.  She was born August 22, 1922, the daughter of Dell and Sadie Sutton.  She is survived by her son Dell Morgan and daughter Sally McVey.  Frances was preceded in death by her husband Milo (Mike) Morgan.

The...

Jun 15, 2022

Winston-Salem, NC - Edna Ann Humphrey Corrigan, 91, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, in Winston-Salem, NC, in the company of family. She was born to George and Marcella Humphrey on New Year's Eve in 1930 in Hastings, MI, and grew up on a nearby farm along with her nine siblings. Edna loved the land and all the...

Jun 10, 2022

Talia LaTrize (Johnson) Colley, age 43, of Lansing, Michigan, transitioned to heaven peacefully with her husband by her side on June 10, 2022.

Talia was born on July 23, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Enoch Randolph and Wanda Joyce (Smith) Johnson.

Talia attended Hillsboro High School in Oregon. She attended the University...

Jun 5, 2022

David J. (Nub) Reynolds, age 82 of Hastings, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Sunday, June 5, 2022. David, the son of Homer and Marian (Pierce) Reynolds, was born in Hastings on May 11, 1940. David attended St. Rose of Lima School, graduated from Hastings High School, and attended Ferris State University.

David...

Jun 3, 2022

Thomas Robert Sheridan passed away suddenly Friday, June 3rd 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11th at 12:00 noon at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11:00 AM preceding the service. There will be a luncheon immediately following...

May 31, 2022

Martin William Bigley, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on May 31, 2022, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Martin was born on June 29, 1942, the son of John and Marian Bigley.

Martin married Ruth Blain August 13, 1965. He proudly served his country as a US Marine. Martin received his bachelor's degree in Pastoral Study in...

May 26, 2022

Elsie "Marie" (Powers) (Burandt) DeWitt, age 82 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Marie was born February 16, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She spent the majority of life in Battle Creek, Hastings and Middleville, Michigan.

She married Wiliam Burandt. They resided in the Chicago area until returning...

May 15, 2022

Helen Louise Brown, age 85, of Woodland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on May 15, 2022, and is now in heaven with her husband, whom she missed so much. Helen was born on September 24, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Georgia (Wolfe) Davis.

Helen was a 1955 graduate of Lake Odessa...