Obituary Listing

Apr 7, 2021

Geoffrey G. Ketchum, age 73 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on April 7, 2021.  Geoffrey was born on September 19, 1947, the son of G. Minor and Lucinda (Brinkworth) Ketchum.  He was a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School.  On March 20, 1967, Geoffrey married Cynthia S. Lewis, and they enjoyed 38 years together until her death in 2005....

Apr 4, 2021

James Theodore McQuern, age 87 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on April 4, 2021.  James was born on December 25, 1933, the son of Everett and Edith (Evans) McQuern.

James graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School.  He retired from Kellogg's, and previously worked for Grand Trunk Railroad and Lawson Printers.  James proudly served his country in...

Apr 4, 2021

Jenna Mae Benedict, age 26 of Hastings, Michigan passed away on April 4, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident.  Jenna was born on October 10, 1994, the daughter of Gerald Benedict and Tammy (Gould) Hall.  She attended Hastings Public Schools.

Jenna enjoyed roller skating, music and spending time with her children.

Jenna is...

Apr 2, 2021

Brenda Kay (Gibson) Chandler, age 73, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Brenda was born April 13, 1947, to Gerald and Lois (Anderson) Gibson. As a teenager, Brenda enjoyed driving the speedboat at her home on Long Lake in Cloverdale and cruising in cars with her friends. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1965.

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Mar 28, 2021

Michael Patrick Cravero, Jr., age 78, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on March 28, 2021.  Michael was born on September 24, 1942, the son of Michael P. and Doris (Mihalciuc) Cravero, Sr.

Michael was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Royal Oak, Michigan.  He served in the Michigan National Guard and worked for Bradford White Corporation.  On April 11,...

Mar 27, 2021

John C. Haines, age 62 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 27.

The fourth son of Merle and Phyllis Haines, John grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1976.  He went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1980.

While working at City Food and Beverage...

Mar 27, 2021

Albert Yepez, or Craig as he was better known to friends and family, passed away on March 27, 2021 after a long battle with COPD. He was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1968. Craig spent his young adult years working in various factory jobs until eventually joining the Marine Corp and achieving the rank of Corporal. Upon...

Mar 22, 2021

Ardith Eileen (Kauffman) Blough, age 85 of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away on March 22, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1935 in Alto, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Hilda (Yoder) Kauffman.

Ardith was a 1954 graduate of Lowell High School. On September 5, 1959, she married Donald Blough, and they enjoyed 55 years together until...

Mar 21, 2021

George "Pete" Clelland, age 81 of Grant, Michigan, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1940 the son of George and Nancy (Long) Clelland.

Pete was a 1959 graduate of Grandville High School. He proudly served in the US Army from 1959 to 1964. Pete worked for Steelcase, retiring after 34 years....

Mar 21, 2021

Donna Jean Kinney, age 93 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1927 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Marjorie (Karcher) Bachelder. She lived in Freeport and attended school there until she was 10, when she moved to Hastings.

Donna graduated from Hastings High School in 1945, where...

Mar 20, 2021

Harry DeWayne Kidder, age 62 of Hastings, Michigan passed away March 20, 2021 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Harry was born on August 15, 1958 in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Harry Lee and Joan (Grimm) Kidder. Harry proudly served his country in the US Army. He married Lorraine Newington on November 26, 1977. Harry worked...

Mar 19, 2021

Rozella Marie (Cowgill) Harrington, age 79, passed away on March 19, 2021. She was born on May 31, 1941 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of James and Melvina Cowgill.

Rozella attended Atherton High School. She married Orville Harrington, and they enjoyed 62 years together. Rozella retired in 1994 from Goodrich High School, working in Food Service.

Mar 17, 2021

Robert Jarrod Warner age 48 of Hastings was called home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born on October 5, 1972 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the son of Marie Doolin and Robert Warner. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and the proud owner of Center Pointe Auto in Hastings, Michigan. Bob enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2021

Gladys Purdum, age 80 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 17, 2021.  She was born on April 19, 1940 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of William Eldon Sears and Grace Irene Main.  On August 27, 1955, Gladys married Charles Ray Purdum, Sr., and they enjoyed 65 years together.

Gladys worked numerous jobs, including Hastings Aluminum Products...

Mar 11, 2021

Verle (Melinn) Krammin, age 82 of Hastings, Michigan passed away on March 11, 2021.  Verle was born on October 3, 1938, in North Dorr, Michigan to Martin and Effie (Stein) Melinn.  They moved to Wyoming, Michigan where she attended Holy Name School and Catholic Central, graduating in 1956.

Verle met Charles Krammin at the Dixie Inn in...

Mar 9, 2021

Forest Jay Price (Ike), age 74 of Hastings, passed away on March 9, 2021.

Ike was born on October 28, 1946 in Freeport, Michigan, the son of Charley Price and Wilma Hinton. He attended Freeport High School and worked for Viking Corporation for 41 years, retiring May 31, 2007. On September 15, 1966, Ike married Gloria Stahl,...

Mar 8, 2021

Wilfred "Bill" Horning passed away at the age of 88 on March 8, 2021 from COVID.  He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Mary (Pierce) Horning.  They had four children together, Mary C. Horning, deceased, Christopher Horning, Aaron Horning, and Elizabeth (Horning) Howell.  Bill has six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Bill was a successful artist, designer and...

Mar 5, 2021

Harold Glenn Root, age 86 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 5, 2021 in Lowell, Michigan.  Harold was born on October 26, 1934, the son of Leonard and Doris (Burns) Root.

Harold attended Althoff School.  On December 11, 1953, he married Barbara Morgan.  Harold worked for Olivers and Clark in Battle Creek and retired from CSX...

Mar 4, 2021

On March 4, 2021 Dorothy Ann (Bower) Reid age 91 went peacefully on to her heavenly home. Dorothy was born in Hastings on February 22,1930 to Fredrick F. and Amy I. (Still) Bower. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. After graduation she worked in the office at Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair where she met her future...

Mar 3, 2021

Patricia Ann (Wood) Markle, age 90, passed away on March 3, 2021 in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on May 23, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Howell and Nita Wood. She spent her growing up years in Caledonia, where she graduated in 1948.

Pat's college degrees were obtained from Western Michigan University, where she met her...