Karlton Lynn Neil
Jan 12, 2022
Karlton L. Neil, age 78, passed away on January 12 th 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy June Neil, stepdaughter, Jody Ann Grabill, and his parents, H. Vern and Lorraine Neil.
Surviving are his children; Robert (Tracy) Neil, Brenda (Shannon) Schild, Bill (Greta) Schild, Ken (Nichole) Schild, and Carla N.; siblings, Kay Howell,...
Brenda Ann Cross
Jan 11, 2022
Brenda Ann Cross, age 72, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 11, 2022. She was born on January 29, 1949, in Matewan, WV, the daughter of Warren and Francis (Lee) Hatfield.
Brenda was a 1967 graduate of Plainwell High School. She was a housewife, and worked for Plumb's Market, retiring after 15 years. On March 4,...
Beverly Joyce Smith
Jan 10, 2022
Beverly Joyce Smith, age 88 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2022, at The Town Village in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
She was born on February 8, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leland Johnson and Louise Fernette-Johnson Tracy. She attended many different elementary and Junior High Schools around the United States...
Mary Elizabeth Dawson
Jan 8, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Dawson, age 78, passed away on January 8, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1943, to George William and Martha (Ladd) Kuhn in Bad Axe, Michigan. Mary's father passed away when she was four, leaving Mary and her brother Fred to be cared for by their mother. They lived in Southeast Michigan and moved to Hastings...
Michele Rae Service
Jan 8, 2022
Michele Service, age 66 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home to join her husband in heaven on Saturday January 8, 2022, with her children by her side after a short battle with cancer.
Michele was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 1, 1955, the daughter of Jay and Elaine (Wing) Barnaby. She was...
Richard "Dick" Deming
Dec 28, 2021
Richard "Dick" Lee Deming, Sr., age 88 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away December 28, 2021. Richard was born September 28, 1933, the son of Eldred John and Doris (Eckert) Deming.
Dick was a 1952 graduate of Hastings High School. Right out of high school, he worked at Fisher-Hengsbach Ford Dealer, doing bodywork at Baldwin Chevrolet, and opening...
Jennifer Lynn Casarez
Dec 28, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Casarez, age 46 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2021. Jennifer was born on September 28, 1975, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Jeffery Van Aman and Melinda (Schultz) Shepler.
Jennifer was a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and received her Associates in Applied Science in Nursing from Kellogg Community...
Robin L Tallent
Dec 27, 2021
Ms. Robin L Tallent 67, died on December 27, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born December 24, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Etta Roe and James Howard Tallent Sr.
Robin grew up in Battle Creek until she and her family moved to Hastings in 1969 and finished her formal education with Hastings Area schools....
Larry Michael Schwab
Dec 27, 2021
Larry Michael Schwab, age 70 of Hastings passed away on December 27, 2021. Larry was born on December 31, 1950, the son of Edwin and Rosemary (Hall) Schwab. Larry is survived by his wife Valerie Schwab.
A full obituary will be coming soon.
A memorial visitation will be held for Larry on Monday, January 3,...
Eva Ann Shipman
Dec 27, 2021
Funeral Service Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. BroadwayHastings, Michigan 49058 Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.com
Ronald D. Allerding
Dec 26, 2021
Ronald D. Allerding, age 65 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 26, 2021. Ron was born on January 7, 1956, the son of Ivan and Evelyn (Montague) Allerding. He attended Hastings Area Schools.
Ron had a huge heart and would do just about anything for anyone. He was very friendly and would talk to anyone. He...
Porter Bernard Koan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
Porter Bernard Koan, Jr, passed away at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 26, 2021.
He was the son of Porter Bernard Koan, Sr. and Deborah Annett Oswald.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058.
Hilbert "Hilby" Lee Medendorp
Dec 25, 2021
Hilbert "Hilby" Lee Medendorp, born December 31, 1947, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2021, with his family by his side – his wife Reggie of 51 years, son Brian, daughter-in-law Sharon, and granddaughter Brooke Sage.
Hilby's love for life was first and foremost following Jesus, followed up by the love of his life, Reggie. He is...
Tonja Jean Reedy
Dec 20, 2021
Tonja Jean Reedy, age 52, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 20, 2021. Tonja was born on July 11, 1969 to Betty Jean McCaul and Howard Ormal Tefft in Belding. She graduated in 1987 from Lakewood High School. She had three children, Mandy, Maria and Derreck. Tonja and David Reedy wed on October 22, 2010.
Tonja...
Sarah "Janey" Jane Sherk
Dec 17, 2021
Sarah Jane "Janey" Sherk , age 83, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 17, 2021. Sarah was born on November 26, 1938, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Wilcox) Lake.
On October 26, 1957, she married Aaron Sherk, and they enjoyed 63 years together until his passing in 2020. They loved living at the lake in...
Keith Gary Heide
Dec 14, 2021
Keith Gary Heide, 82, of Hastings, MI passed away on December 14, 2021. Keith was married to the love of his life, Julie, for 60 years.  Keith was born in Elmhurst, IL on November 8, 1939. He was an administrator in the Lakewood School District at Sunfield Elementary School, where he served as Principal for 20 years. Keith was...
Marian Ruth Price
Dec 13, 2021
Marian Ruth Price, age 94 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 13, 2021. Marian was born on November 15, 1927, at home in Alto, Michigan, the daughter of William and Pauline Louise (Gehrer) Kilgus.
Marian was a 1945 graduate of Lowell High School. She was employed at the Lowell Photo Shop until she got married and...
Gary Mack Rhodes
Dec 12, 2021
Gary Mack Rhodes, age 70 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2021. Gary was born on May 16, 1951, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Robert and Mildred (Mack) Rhodes.
Gary was a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School. On April 30, 1993, he married Sharon Bundrock. He worked in cattle stock trading with family,...
Clarissa "Clara" May Davis
Dec 11, 2021
Clarissa "Clara" May Davis, age 85 of Delton, Michigan, passed away December 11, 2021. Clara was born July 17, 1936, the daughter of Clarence Merl and Mabel Isabelle (Bedunah) Stearns.
Clara was a 1953 graduate of Reed City High School. She was a homemaker and preschool teacher at Happy Time Preschool for 18 years. Clara married Norman...
Michael Richard Clark
Dec 9, 2021
Michael Richard Clark, age 67 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 9, 2021. Michael was born on January 23, 1954, in Hastings, MIchigan, the son of Richard (Dick) and Myrtle (Mert) (Colvin) Clark.
Michael was a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School. He worked for Bosley Pharmacy while in high school, Hastings Aluminum Products, Pennington Construction,...
