Obituary Listing

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Dec 7, 2021

James Russell VanderVeen, age 69, of Hastings, Michigan entered the presence of his loving Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by his wife and children at home.  James was born on December 2, 1952, the son of Bernard and Jean (DeHaan) VanderVeen.

James was a 1970 graduate of South Christian High School followed by Davenport College.  He...

Dec 5, 2021

Michael William Johnson, age 77 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on December 5, 2021.  Michael was born on January 25, 1944, in Nashville, Michigan.  On May 15, 1965, he married Betty Miller.

Michael was a farmer in Nashville, Michigan.  He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed farming, hunting, and loved his dogs.

Michael...

Dec 4, 2021

Irma Jean Endsley, age 80 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021.

Irma was born on August 11, 1941, in Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Claude Garfield and Mary Evelyn (Knowles) Norris.

On April 15, 1961, Irma married Duane Endsley, and they enjoyed 58 years together until his passing.

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Dec 3, 2021

Jerrine (Joustra) Keech passed away December 3, 2021 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings.

Jerrine was born in Union County, South Dakota, to the parents of John & Viola Joustra.  She was raised in South Dakota, moving to Grand Rapids in 1944 and to Middleville in 1949.

She graduated from Middleville High School in 1953.

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Dec 3, 2021

Richard Lee Mead, Sr., age 87 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 3, 2021. We told Dad when God came to get him and take him to Heaven, it was okay to go and see Mom.  He waited 9 years and not always very patiently.  Richard was born on July 13, 1934, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of...

Dec 2, 2021

Kenneth Thompson, 95, of Freeport went home to be with his Lord on Dec. 2, 2021. He was born in Freeport March 31, 1926, to Floyd & Mabel (Blough) Thompson.

Ken graduated from Freeport High School in 1943 and married Charleen Cappon on May 25, 1947. Ken worked on the family farm his entire working years as...

Dec 2, 2021

Lori Lynn Hirdes of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family on December 2, 2021 at age 56. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 8, 1965 the daughter of William Floyd and Barbara Jean (Stokes) Fleury. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1983. She loved going to the casino, sunbathing, camping, lake life and spending...

Dec 1, 2021

Laurence Edwin Hull, of Hastings Township, Michigan, passed away on December 1, 2021, at the age of 92.

Laurence was born on July 30, 1929, the son of Elmer and Lucy (Fry) Hull. He attended school in Lowell and Hastings. On March 18, 1949, Laurence married Geraldine Britten.

Laurence worked at EW Bliss in Hastings...

Nov 28, 2021

Marshall Wayne Cash of Hastings, Michigan, went home to be with his heavenly Father on November 28, 2021 at the age of 93.

Wayne was born on February 1, 1928 in Memphis, Michigan, the son of Thomas L and Gertrude Eva (Pratt) Cash.  He was a 1944 graduate of Memphis High School, attended Spring Arbor College, and...

Nov 27, 2021

Arlene Beatrice Wilcox of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 27, 2021, at the age of 94.

Arlene was born on December 4, 1926, in Middleville, Michigan, the daughter of Clare and Elsie Williams. She was a 1944 graduate of Hastings High School. On February 9, 1946, Arlene married Richard Wilcox, and they enjoyed 60 years together...

Nov 24, 2021

Patricia Louise McKeough, age 92, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2021.  Patricia was born on July 18, 1929, the daughter of Alphonso and Helen (Rayle) Belsito.

Pat was a 1947 graduate of Hastings High School.  She owned and operated Hairstyles by Pat Beauty Salon for many years.  On April 3, 1948, Pat married Edward...