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,...
James Russell Vanderveen
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...
Michael William Johnson
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...
Irma Jean Endsley
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.
...
Jerrine Viola Keech
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.
...
Richard Lee Mead
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...
Kenneth Thompson
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...
Lori Lynn Hirdes
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...
