Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2021

Michael (Mickey) McGuire passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2021, at his home in Watervliet, Michigan.  Mickey was born on April 19, 1971, to Donna and Barry McGuire in Steubenville, Ohio.  Throughout Mickey's childhood, his family lived in various places in Ohio, Utah, and Michigan.  He was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and of Western Michigan University. ...

Jul 2, 2021

Alice Louise (Bartell) Bailey, age 86, of Hastings, peacefully returned home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2021.  At the time of her passing she was surrounded by family at Thornapple Manor, where she had been a resident for nearly 7 years.  She was born July 15, 1934, in Mason City, IA the daughter...

Jul 1, 2021

Gloria Jean Cavalier, age 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2021.

Gloria was born on April 22, 1927, the daughter of Carl and Edith (Deniro) Bartlo.  Gloria was a 1945 graduate of Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio.  She worked at Youngstown Education Association in Youngstown, Ohio retiring in 1990.

On June...

Jun 28, 2021

Scott Douglas Karrar, age 57, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away on June 28, 2021.

Scott was born on November 22, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Richard and Lorna (McClelland) Karrar.  He was a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School.

Scott worked as an electrician and a farmer.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Jun 28, 2021

Melba Jean Strouse, of Middleville passed away on June 28, 2021, in Hastings, Michigan at age 71. Melba graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, puzzles and playing cards. On June 15, 1968, she married Edward James Strouse. She was a homemaker and worked beside her husband Edward and son Thomas for 25 years at...

Jun 22, 2021

Lauri Sarann McLaughlin, 67, has been reunited with her beloved father, Neil in heaven.  She fought a very long, hard battle with kidney disease.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Lena McLaughlin, and her partner Kelly G. King.

She leaves behind her brothers Dennis (Nancy) McLaughlin, Darren McLaughlin, and her sister...

Jun 20, 2021

Phyllis Foster, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home in Walnut Creek, California on June 20, 2021.

She was born on February 4, 1931 in Hastings. She was the daughter of Ward and Vada Green of Woodland.  She graduated from Woodland High School and Michigan State University, and was an elementary school teacher for many years....

Jun 18, 2021

William J. Cotant passed on to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ early Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at home in Hastings.

Bill, age 90, was the eldest child of Dwight and Gonne (Coles) Cotant of Hastings where he resided his whole life.  He began his education at Star School, graduated from Hastings High School,...

Jun 18, 2021

Richard "Richie" Allen Marsh, Jr., age 41 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 18, 2021.

Richie was born on July 17, 1979 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard and Shirley "Shug" (Sult) Marsh.  He was a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School, and worked at his family's business, Richie's Koffee Shop.

Richie...

Jun 14, 2021

Sharon Rae Jacobs, age 76 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 14, 2021.

Sharon was born on August 5, 1944, the daughter of Charles and Thelma Geiger.  She was a 1962 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School.  Sharon worked as a Nurses Aid at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan.

Sharon was married to Stephen...

Jun 13, 2021

Rita Allerding passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021, just 2 weeks shy of her 97th birthday.

Rita was born June 26, 1924, the fifth of eight daughters to Edward and Loretta Weber on a farm in Allegan, MI. She graduated Allegan High School at 16 years of age. She was a fiercely independent and strong...

Jun 11, 2021

Laura Belle (Mangus) Winebrenner, age 94 of Hastings, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, June 11, 2021.  She died at home unexpectedly. She was born June 19, 1926, the fifth child of Russell Edgar & Mary Jane (Blough) Mangus.  Laura attended grade school in Indiana and graduated in 1944 from Albion...

Jun 10, 2021

Mary Zombor, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings, surrounded by those who loved her most on June 10, 2021. She met and married Charles (Chuck) Zombor in August of 1958 living in several cities before settling in Hastings as they raised their family.

Mary was a mother to her 6 biological and 2...

Jun 8, 2021

Ross Quentin Carter, age 66 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away at his residence on June 8, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Ross was born on May 4, 1955 in Logan, West Virginia,  the son of Grover and Mary (Bowen) Carter.

Ross attended Oceana High School in West Virginia, graduating in 1973.  He honorably served in...

Jun 6, 2021

Deborah Jean Lindsey age 63 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away June 6, 2021 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek.

Deborah was born on February 15, 1958 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry and Delores Prince.

Deb graduated from Creston High School.  She married David Lindsey on 10/27/79, they were married for 41 years

May 22, 2021

Please join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Herbert Hesterly (87) who passed away with his family surrounding him on May 22, 2021.

Visitation will be held at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 M-37, Hastings, Michigan, on Friday May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m....

May 17, 2021

Larene Mary Field, age 86 of Delton, Michigan, passed away on May 17, 2021.  Larene was born on May 21, 1934, the daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (Clum) Russell.

Larene was a 1952 graduate of Portland Public Schools.  On February 19, 1954, she married Clifford Field, and they enjoyed 60 years together until his death.

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May 14, 2021

Glen Joseph Champine, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home on May 14, 2021.  Glen was born on August 9, 1930 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan to Sydney and Ethel (Kopietz) Champine.

He attended Whitehall High School where he was Senior class president. It was there he met June Meyer. They were married in 1949 and...

May 9, 2021

Marcia Ann Wymer, age 71 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on May 9, 2021. Marcia was born on October 24, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Paul and Irene (Hook) Rose.

Marcia attended Hastings High School. Marsha worked for W. G. Wade shows for many years. After that, she was content to be a homemaker with...

May 8, 2021

Shirlee Mae VanDenburg, age 92 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2021. Shirlee was born July 3, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Burdett and Vera (Hicks) Heath.

Shirlee attended Hastings High School, retiring from Hastings Bowl as Assistant Manager and Bowling Coach. She married Frederick Thomas VanDenburg, and they were married for...