Joyce Claire Mcquern
May 3, 2020
Joyce Claire McQuern, age 86 of Hastings, passed away on May 3, 2020. Joyce was born on April 14, 1934 in Whitman, Nebraska, the daughter of Garland and Thelma (Wright) Mooney.
Over the years, Joyce worked as a dental assistant, cook, custodian, waitress and homemaker. She loved being a mother and housewife, and so happy and proud...
Juanita Louise Debolt
May 3, 2020
Juanita DeBolt, age, age 81 of Hastings, passed away in Zephyrhills, Florida on May 3, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of John Parris and Edith A. (Misner) Parris.
Juanita is a 1955 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On August 24, 1973, Juanita married Richard DeBolt. She...
Terry Jack Rose
May 1, 2020
Terry Jack Rose, age 32 of Hastings, passed away on May 1, 2020. Terry was born on May 2, 1987, the son of RaeCel Rose and Jon Davis.
Terry enjoyed quality time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Sarah Rose, his children Elizabeth Rose, Autumn Rose, and Archer Rose. He enjoyed shooting...
Richard Bernard Meade
Apr 29, 2020
Richard Bernard Meade, age 76 of Hastings, passed away on April 29, 2020. Richard was born on April 28, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Arthur Truman and Irene Elizabeth (DePauw) Meade.
Richard was a 1962 graduate of Hastings High School, and on October 3, 1964 he married Diana Beckwith. He proudly served...
Laura Jean Kidder
Apr 28, 2020
Laura Jean Kidder, age 59 of Hastings, passed away on April 28, 2020. Laura was born on September 25, 1960 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Lee and Joan Marie (Grimm) Kidder.
Laura was a graduate of Hastings High School. Her son Deric Hobart remembers Laura as a very cheerful person. She had a nice smile....
John Pasquale Lafrate
Apr 28, 2020
John Pasquale LaFrate, Sr., age 73 of Hastings, passed away on April 28, 2020. John was born on October 26, 1946 in Eastpointe, Michigan, the son of Patrick J. and Catherine (DePedtro) LaFrate.
John attended East Detroit High School, graduating in 1965 and worked in manufacturing, retiring in 2010. On February 21, 1969, he married Pamela Noreen...
Diane Sue Vandiver
Apr 27, 2020
Diane Sue VanDiver, age 60 of Wayland, passed away on April 27, 2020 after a 10-year battle with dementia. She was born on February 13, 1960, the daughter of Dale and Dolores (Stults) Weeks.
Diane was a 1978 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and drove school bus for Thornapple Kellogg Schools for 19 years. She liked...
Moses Leroy Nafzinger
Apr 27, 2020
Moses Leroy Nafzinger, age 90, passed away on April 27, 2020 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on November 6, 1929 on the family farm in Long Green, Maryland to Lois Krabill Nafzinger and Lewis M. Nafzinger. He graduated from Towson High School, in Towson, Maryland, Juniata College, in Huntingdon Pennsylvania, and received his medical degree...
Ronald Kenneth Stevens
Apr 24, 2020
Ronald K. Stevens, age 85 of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living facility.
Ron was born on September 5, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of S. Kenneth and Dorothy (Clark) Stevens. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, then Michigan State College, where he graduated with a...
Bonnie Joyce Sherman
Apr 22, 2020
Bonnie Joyce Sherman, age 91 of Hastings, passed away on April 22, 2020. She was born on October 17, 1928, the daughter of Fay and Viola (Williams) Voorheis. On January 24, 1953, Bonnie married Richard C. Sherman.
Bonnie was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary....
Charles John Cross
Apr 19, 2020
Charles John Cross, Sr.
"Jack"
Of Hastings died on April 19, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 82. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jack graduated from Hastings High School. He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He Married Brenda Ann...
Scott Richard Evans
Apr 19, 2020
Scott Richard Evans, age 48, of Delton, passed away on April 19, 2020. Scott was born on April 20, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Dennis Richard and Judith Kay (Powell) Evans. In June 1993, he married Melissa Cross. Scott attended Maple Valley and Hastings Area Schools, graduating in 1990.
He worked as a sander restoring...
Shirley Ann Cotant
Apr 14, 2020
Shirley Ann Cotant, age 83 of Hastings, died on April 14, 2020. She was born on July 25, 1936, the daughter of Marshall G. and Evelyn W. (Steele) Belson. On December 10, 1975, she married Richard Cotant. She worked at Hastings Savings and Loan.
Shirley liked to read, cook, travel, and enjoyed embroidery and flowers. She was...
Raymond Lynn Cooley
Apr 9, 2020
Raymond Lynn Cooley, age 83 of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on April 9, 2020. Raymond was born on July 23, 1936 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Ruth (Loveland) Cooley.
He was a 1953 graduate of Hastings High School and also attended Western Michigan University. On January 5, 1957, Raymond married...
Linda Susan Walker
Apr 9, 2020
Linda Susan Walker, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 9, 2020 at age 70. She was born on May 31, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Raymond and Evelyn (Pittsley) Compton. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She dedicated her life to taking care of her daughter Tammy, who has...
Julie Jo Elliott
Apr 5, 2020
Julie Jo Elliott of Hastings passed away at age 54 on April 5, 2020 in Hastings with her family at her side. Julie was born July 4, 1965 in Hastings, Michigan at Pennock Hospital the daughter of George Llewellyn and Joan Loretta (Henney) Elliott. Julie graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. She attended 2 years at Kellogg Community...
Dorothy Jean Hawkins
Apr 4, 2020
Dorothy Jean Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on April 4, 2020 at Carveth Village in Middleville, Michigan. Dorothy was born on April 30, 1931, the daughter of William Reid and Alta Belle (Callahan) Reid.
Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Hastings High School. On July...
Douglas George Bowman
Mar 31, 2020
Douglas George Bowman, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2020 in Hastings, Michigan. Douglas was born on October 15, 1955, the son of George and Christine (May) Bowman.
Douglas was a loving father to his son, Corey M. Bowman. Doug really enjoyed working for the Justin Buggy Company and riding his Harley. He...
Arris Makenzie Schreiner
Mar 26, 2020
Arris MaKenzie Schreiner, 8 months of age, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2020. Arris was born on July 10, 2019, the daughter of Sage Wilson and Jody Schreiner.
Arris was a happy go lucky "lil mama" who liked to give her dad a run for his money. She loved some peanut butter bread, but not toast! ...
Helen Mae Miller
Mar 24, 2020
Helen M. Miller, age 84, of Hastings passed away on March 24, 2020 at Hastings Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Helen was born on May 21, 1935 to William (Bill) and Crystal (Huntington) Balduf in Lake Odessa, MI. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1953 and attended Michigan State College in 1954/1955. On June 23, 1956...
