Obituary Listing

Oct 15, 2021

Ronald Alton Armour, age 81 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2021.  Ron was born on July 19, 1940, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Alton D. and Evelyn G. (Manning) Armour.

Ron retired from Ketchum Machine Company in Freeport and was a Barry County Deputy.  He proudly served his country in the Army, stationed...

Oct 11, 2021

Clarence O. Wilson age 86 of Hastings passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by his family at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Bonnie; his children Connie Rush, Deborah Wilson, and Ronald Wilson; his grandson Michael Cole; and sister Evon (Buddy) Lake.

He was...

Oct 10, 2021

Donald A. Service, age 86, of Hastings, died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Donald was born on March 15, 1935, in Barry County to the late Andrew and Christiana Service.

Donald attended the Fish School in Freeport, schools in Hastings, and later finished his GED as an adult.

He...

Sep 30, 2021

Andrew Paul Matel, age 64, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 30, 2021.  Andrew was born on August 19, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Jerome and Mary Ann (Jozwiak) Matel.

Andrew was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a factory laborer.  Andrew enjoyed raising chickens and collecting and playing guitars....

Sep 22, 2021

Donna Fox, age 73 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 22, 2021.  Donna was born on November 9, 1947, the daughter of Wink Closson and Bernice Gay Walton (Closson) Stehr.

She was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville.  On February 14, 1987, Donna married Stephen Fox, and they enjoyed 34 years together.

Sep 21, 2021

Phyllis May (Kelley) Settles, age 95, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 21, 2021.  Phyllis was born on May 3, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana, the Daughter of Jesse and Ethel Amy (Grove) Kelley.

She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. She attended Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit, Michigan, graduating in 1947 as part...

Sep 17, 2021

Kenneth E. Haight, age 89, passed away on September.17, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1931, to the late Clarence and Ruth (Rupe) Haight. He graduated from Niles High School in 1949. After graduation he worked at LyBarker's Drug Store, where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Turnes. Ken served in the Army during the Korean...

Sep 14, 2021

Michael Len Smith, 69, son of the late Leonard and Dorothea Smith, died peacefully with family in his home in Delton, MI on September 14, 2021. He was a 1970 graduate of White Cloud High School and 1976 Pharmacy School graduate of Ferris State College where he made some wonderful lifelong friends.

Mike contributed to the Hastings, MI community as your...

Sep 14, 2021

Teresa Marie Boulter, age 66, of Hastings, passed away on September 14, 2021.  Teresa was born on December 14, 1954, the daughter of Thomas Aicken and Judy (Holmes) Main.

Teresa was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.  She was employed by and retired from the Barry-Eaton Heath Department.  On August 28, 1982, Teresa married Charlie Boulter,...

Sep 10, 2021

Haroldine Louise (Hartley) Brail, age 88, of Hastings, Michigan, went to Heaven on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Haroldine was born February 16, 1933 in Coldwater, Michigan, the oldest child of Harold and Wilhelmenia Hartley. She graduated from Parma High School and then worked in Jackson, where she met her future husband. She and Donald Lee Brail were...

Sep 10, 2021

Wanda Pearl (Barnes) Guernsey was blessed with 98 years on this earth. As a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and a friend to so many, Wanda was accepted into the arms of Jesus comfortably and peacefully at home in Walkertown, North Carolina on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Wanda was born on October 19,...

Sep 3, 2021

Brian Wilson Ogg, age 65 of Delton, Michigan, passed away on September 3, 2021.  Brian was born on March 22, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Melvin and Ester (Turner) Ogg.

Brian was employed by Give 'Em a Brake Safety.  On January 9, 1975, he married Dena Overbeek.

Brian was strong in his...

Aug 31, 2021

Douglas Malcolm Vickery Jr. passed away August 31, 2021 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids with his family by his side. Doug was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on December 2, 1942 the son of Douglas Sr. and Darlene Vickery. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1961 and went to work at E. W. Bliss from 1961-1972. In...

Aug 27, 2021

Mary (Schleh) Murphy, age 86, passed away on August 27, just 3 days before her 87 th birthday.  Mary was born on August 31, 1934, the 3 rd of 6 children, to Carl and Louise Schleh of Middleville, Michigan.

Mary lived all of her life in Middleville and Hastings.  She attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1952 before...

Aug 25, 2021

Patricia Carolyn Pyrzynski, age 80 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 25, 2021.  She was born on March 25, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Tony and Bernice Ofsiak.

Patricia enjoyed being a homemaker and was a neighborhood consultant.  She worked in Housekeeping at Pennock Hospital.

Patricia enjoyed traveling and going to various...

Aug 17, 2021

Fern Irene Poland of Middleville was blessed with 99 years on this earth. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and a friend to so many, has gone to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Fern was born in Irving Township, Barry County, Middleville, MI, on May 17, 1922. She grew up in Middleville...

Aug 9, 2021

Jack Klomparens, age 96, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021.

He was born in Grand Rapids, Mi to Jacob and Sena (Troost) Klomparens and attended Muskegon Public Schools. In November 1943 he joined the Marine Corps. He was a tank driver during WWII. On January 30, 1947, he married Gladys Hanson. They resided for almost 70 years...

Aug 8, 2021

Carol Ann Mitchell, age 82 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 8, 2021.  She was born on November 8, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Jessie and Beulah (Sample) Ruble.

Carol attended Battle Creek Central High School. On May 24, 1959, she married David D. Mitchell, and they enjoyed 43 years together until his death...

Aug 6, 2021

The characteristics that we, his family, will most remember Michael for are his integrity, humor, forbearance, environmental stewardship, and commitment to God and his family.

Michael Edward Stifler was born on May 8 th , 1949, in Dearborn, Michigan to his mother, Winola Marie Stifler (Auiler), his father, Edward Reese Stifler, and two older brothers, twins Gerald...

Aug 5, 2021

Robert Lester Baines, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2021.  He was born on February 16, 1935, in Urbandale, the son of Harry Lester and Elsa Waunita (Martin/Hoppus) Baines.

He attended the Urbandale Public Schools, Ann J. Kellogg, and Battle Creek Central High School.  He worked a short time for DeNooyer Chevrolet in...