Obituary Listing

Jul 20, 2021

Garry Wiggs, age 83, of Gun Lake, MI, passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on April 13,1938 at Princeton, IN to Kenneth and Lorene Wiggs. He graduated from Franklin College in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Garry worked a 40+ year career in plastics chemistry at a variety of companies and locations.  He lived...

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Earl Sutherland, age 77 of Hastings, passed away on July 19, 2021.  Richard was born on March 31, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Richard and Joanne Sutherland.

Richard proudly served his country in the US Army.  He worked in construction and was a carpenter.  Richard enjoyed playing guitar, painting, listening to music, and talking...

Jul 19, 2021

Floyd Duane Fisher, age 88, passed away on July 19, 2021.  Floyd was born on February 10, 1933, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Harold and Elsie (Charon) Fisher.

Floyd was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from October 1952 – October 1956.  Floyd married Norma...

Jul 18, 2021

Helen Kay (O'Laughlin) Plaunt age 79 of Hastings, went home with Jesus on July 18, 2021.  Helen was born on November 11, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Terrence and Margaret (Garrison) O'Laughlin.

Helen attended Hastings High School and received her GED from Lakewood High School in 1974.  She worked for Hastings Manufacturing, Hastings House,...

Jul 17, 2021

After a long and difficult struggle to sustain her health, Rosemary Ann Partridge passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Her family was with her and surrounding her bedside.

Rosemary was born on June 5, 1956, in Battle Creek, MI. She was the daughter of James Milo and...

Jul 15, 2021

Sang Im "JoAnn" Bell, age 82, of Hastings, passed away on July 15, 2021.  JoAnn was born on April 17, 1939 in South Korea.  She worked for C&F Stamping for several years.

She was married to Daniel Bell, and they enjoyed 45 years together until his death in 2020.  JoAnn enjoyed gardening and fishing.

JoAnn...

Jul 14, 2021

Jack Edward Herbstreith, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2021.

Jack was born on January 3, 1942, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Hale and Anna (Hiher) Herbstreith.  He was a 1960 graduate of Hastings High School.  Jack worked for Eaton Corporation and Kellogg, retiring in 2005.  He proudly served his country in...

Jul 11, 2021

Paul J. Goodrich, age 92 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Hastings, Michigan passed away on July 11, 2021.

Paul was born on July 13, 1928, the son of Paul R. and Shirley (Remington) Goodrich.  He was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School.  Paul retired in 1984 after 35 years in the propane...

Jul 9, 2021

Walter Lukas, age 81, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 9, 2021.

Walter was born on May 23, 1940, in Taganrog, Russia, the son of Nelly Batrukov.  He was a 1959 graduate of Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan.  He was employed at CCP, retiring in 2005 after 35 years of employment.  Walter proudly served in...

Jul 7, 2021

Valorie Anne Hurless, age 66, passed away on July 7, 2021.

Valorie was born on May 8, 1955, the daughter of Douglas and Betty (Rogers) Miner.  She was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.  Valorie worked as a Machinist and Office Manager at Hurless Machine Shop until her retirement in January of 2021.  On June 10,...

Jul 6, 2021

Gary J. Miller, age 60 of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021, with both sisters by his side. He was born on December 16, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Keith and Mary (Smith) Miller. Gary graduated from Waverly High School. He earned an Associate's Degree in Digital Electronics from Lansing Community College. He was...

Jul 3, 2021

Patrick Caryl McKee, age 46, passed away on July 3, 2021.

Patrick was born on May 12, 1975, the son of Michael McKee, Sr., and Yvonne (Roll) Wright.  He was a 1994 graduate of Carlson High School.  Patrick worked for Quality Aluminum Products for 25 years, and then Michigan Aluminum Corporation for 7 months.

Patrick...

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,...