Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 1, 2021

Kevin Dane Curtiss, age 47 of Hastings, Michigan passed away on November 1, 2021.  Kevin was born on December 30, 1973.

Kevin attended Charlotte High School.  He loved Coca-Cola, family gatherings, music, dancing, bowling, card games, television, and professional wrestling.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, David Curtiss and his stepfather Norman Satterly....

Oct 29, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Martz of Freeport, passed away on October 29, 2021, at age 64. He was born on November 19, 1956, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Dorothy (Converse) Martz. He was a Master Electrician and worked for Bradford White for 38 years then Advance Packaging were he medically retired. Jeff met Cheryl Ann Kauffman 20 years...

Oct 29, 2021

Cynthia Jean Hallifax, age 68 of Galesburg, Michigan, passed away on October 29, 2021.  Cindy was born on September 14, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Dwayne "Paul" and Florance "JoAnne" (Norris) Hamilton.

Cindy was a 1971 graduate of Paw Paw High School.  On October 8, 1984, Cindy married Robert Clair Hallifax, Jr. on Mackinac Island,...

Oct 23, 2021

Michael Mark Power, formerly of Hastings, passed away October 23, 2021 at the age 56. Michael "Mike" was born on May 10, 1965, the son of Wayne and Elizabeth (Ellis) Power. Mike graduated from Hastings High School. He was very open about his struggles in life, and was always able to "light up a room" with his great sense...

Oct 21, 2021

Jean Louise Foreman, age 52, of Nashville, formerly of Shepherd, passed away October 21, 2021. Jean was born in St. Joseph on January 23, 1969, the daughter of Douglas Hugh (Sr.) and Doris (Ward) Foreman. She attended Radford High School in Hawaii, where she was a member of the JROTC, then graduated from Webberville High School in 1987. She...

Oct 20, 2021

Magdalen "Maggie" Joppie, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2021. Maggie was born on January 24,1935 in Vermontville, Michigan the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Moyer) Mahar.

Maggie was a 1952 graduate of Vermontville High School. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper in Lansing until the late 50's....

Oct 17, 2021

Clara Marie (Quigley) Kodan, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away October 17, 2021.  Clara was born on May 7, 1935, the daughter of John and Loretta (Schweihofer) Quigley.  On August 13, 1955, Clara married Henry E. Kodan, and they enjoyed 45 years together until his passing.

Clara was a full-time homemaker and wonderful mother.  For her...

Oct 15, 2021

Homer Dean Harig, age 56, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2021.  Homer was born on January 29, 1965, the son of Ruby Ann (Hedges) Hause and step-father George Hause.

Homer attended Wayland High School.  He worked as a factory worker and was also a caregiver working in Adult Foster Care.

Homer loved...