Astrida Alexandra Taylor
Nov 23, 2021
Astrida Alexandra (Gill) Taylor, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 23, 2021, at the age of 89.
Astrida was born on June 18, 1932, in Riga, Latvia, the daughter of Rudolf and Milda (Sedevald) Markus. She was a 1952 graduate of Willilam and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. In 1953 Astrida married William Gill, and they were...
Shane Lynn Bassett
Nov 21, 2021
Shane Lynn Bassett, age 49, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 21, 2021. Shane was born on September 1, 1972, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Wendy (Wood) Bassett.
Shane attended Hastings High School with the Class of 1991 and was employed as a waitress until she was no longer able to work.
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Harry Orval Garrison
Nov 21, 2021
Harry O. Garrison, age 86, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on November 21, 2021, at home with his wife and daughter at his side. Harry was born on January 2, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Harry and Lula (Wertman) Garrison.
Harry attended Hastings Area Schools and proudly served in the US Army. On October 7,...
Carol Ann Conrad
Nov 20, 2021
Carol Ann Conrad, age 64, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.
Carol was born in Hastings on June 22, 1957 to Lewellyn "Ace" and Margaret (Ryan) Abbott. She attended Thornapple-Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1975.
She enjoyed serving her community by working with the American Red Cross to help families connect with resources in...
Angeline Jane Grysen
Nov 20, 2021
Angeline went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20. 2021. Angeline was born March 16, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Abe and Ida Barents. Her husband, Bernard "Bud" Grysen, preceded her in death in 1995 and her sister Janneth Loraine in 1948. Angeline and Bud had four children, Bernard (now deceased), Janna (Bruce), Cameron (Judy),...
William Arthur Carter
Nov 20, 2021
William Arthur Carter, age 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on November 20, 2021. William was born on July 30, 1929, in St. Clair, Michigan, the son of Willimac and Nellie Carter.
William was a 1948 graduate of St. Clair High School. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1952. On...
Jeffrey Dann Brownell, Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
Jeffrey Dann Brownell, Sr., age 81, of Freeport, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on November 20, 2021. Jeffrey was born on January 3, 1940, in Hope Township, Michigan, the son of Robert and Irene (Dann) Brownell.
Jeffrey attended Shultz School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. On February...
Donald Lyle Tubbs, Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
Donald Lyle Tubbs, Jr, age 77 of Hastings, Michigan, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 19, 2021, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Don was born on October 30, 1944, in East Grand Rapids, the son of Donald Lyle Tubbs, Sr. and Irmaloy Mary Waite. He was a 1962 graduate...
Lee Eugene Allen
Nov 18, 2021
Lee Eugene Allen, 77, of Hastings, passed away on November 18, 2021, after ongoing health challenges. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Vivian (Shoemaker) Allen; brothers, Lynn Allen, Roger Allen, Gale Allen, and Clifford "Hap" Allen, and his grandson, Zane Allen. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved, wife, Shirley Allen, his daughter, Christine Allen-Riley,...
Bud Dion Mcmellen
Nov 18, 2021
Bud Dion McMellen, age 34, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Bud was born on November 14, 1987, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of James and Kim (Shadwick) McMellen.
Bud was a 2006 graduate of Hastings High School. He worked as a line cook at Applebees, a chef...
Robert Eugene Carp, Jr.
Nov 18, 2021
Robert Eugene Carp, Jr., age 73 of Hastings, Michigan passed away on November 18, 2021. Robert was born on April 28, 1948, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the son of Robert Eugene and Jessie Lee (O'Neill) Carp.
Bob grew up in a military family and moved many places, including Germany. He had fond memories of his childhood with...
Marilyn Eileen Ramsey
Nov 17, 2021
Marilyn Eileen (Hammond) Ramsey, age 90 of Dowling, Michigan, passed away on November 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on May 9, 1931, at home in Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of William and Hazel (Risbridger) Hammond.
Marilyn attended Bristol Corners School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949....
Richard Donald Clark
Nov 17, 2021
Richard D. Clark, 91 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 17, 2021. He was born March 23, 1930, to Clayton and Reva (Cross) Clark in Vermontville, Michigan. He moved to Hastings in 1942 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948.
Richard worked for Highland Dairy delivering milk door to door and Hastings Aluminum Products. He...
James Jay Goulooze
Nov 16, 2021
Local Attorney James J. Goulooze, age 72 of Freeport, passed away with his loved ones around him on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus.
Jim was born on December 24, 1948, the son of Harold J. and Hilda R. (Pierce) Goulooze. Jim spent his early years in Ludington, Grand Rapids, Lincolnton, North Carolina, and...
Gary Glen Denton
Nov 14, 2021
Gary Glen Denton, age 78 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2021. Gary was born on October 23, 1943, the son of Glen and Mary (Cappaert) Denton.
Gary was a 1961 graduate of Farwell High School and received his bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University in 1967, and his master's degree from Western Michigan University....
Randy Eugene Deal
Nov 12, 2021
Randy Eugene Deal, age 67 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 12, 2021. Randy was born on May 23, 1954, the son of Bud and Violet (Prowant) Deal.
Randy attended Washington School in Findlay, Ohio. Randy worked for Bradford White, he also did tree trimming, was a hauler for Reith & Riley, worked for Thornapple Valley...
Dawn Marie Goodrich
Nov 9, 2021
Dawn Marie Goodrich, age 63 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 9, 2021. Dawn was born the daughter of Albert and Gloria (Predhome) Creighton.
Dawn was a 1977 graduate of Denby High School and attended Dorsey Business School. She held various secretarial positions in healthcare at Riverside Hospital, Battle Creek Sanitarium, Florida Hospital and Pennock Hospital. ...
Dora Nilda Yost
Nov 8, 2021
Dora Nilda Yost, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2021. Dora was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 7, 1927, the daughter of Pedro and Ana (Muriente) Defillo.
After Dora graduated from high school, she left Puerto Rico and came to the United States at the age of 18. She took...
Kyle Alan Steward
Nov 8, 2021
Kyle Alan Steward, age 44 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2021. Kyle was born on November 10, 1976, in Coldwater, Michigan, the son of Steven and Debra (VanZyl) Steward.
Kyle was a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1997 graduate of Kellogg Community College. He spent nearly the last 10 years at...
Kathy Lynn Slagter
Nov 2, 2021
Kathy Lynn (Pennington) Slagter, age 67 of Delton, Michigan, passed away on November 2, 2021. Kathy was born on November 25, 1953, the daughter of Mervin and Eleanor (Triick) Pennington.
Kathy was a graduate of Rockford High School. She liked gambling, loved her animals, especially dogs, but anyone that knew Kathy knew she had a range of...
