Michael James Anton
Aug 22, 2025
Long-time resident of the Hastings, Michigan community, Reverend Doctor Michael Anton, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Thornapple Manor, after a two-year battle with brain cancer.
Michael was born on December 6, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Dorothy (Eken) and William Anton. Â Following elementary and secondary education in Memphis schools and eight years of college and...
Fred Irvin Strang, Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
Fred Irvin Strang, age 84, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Melvin and Florence (Harrington) Strang. Fred grew up in Rockford surrounded by the love and lively spirit of his 21 siblings.
Fred married the love of his life, Suzanne (Wilson) Strang, and...
Patricia Marilyn Sager
Aug 13, 2025
Patricia Marilyn Sager, born November 11, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 13, 2025.
A Hastings Schools graduate, she retired from Hastings Manufacturing and later worked 15 years at Walmart. An accomplished equestrian, she completed 100-mile endurance rides.
Patricia sang with the Lakewood Choral Society and Emmanuel Episcopal Church choir.
She...
Harold James Letson
Aug 8, 2025
Harold James Letson passed away on August 8th, 2025, at the age of 87, during a trip to visit family in Michigan.
Harold graduated from Woodland High School, served in the Army, where basic training was in Colorado. Â It was then he fell in love with the West and the mountains. While in the army, he transferred...
Archie Douglas Muma, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Archie Douglas Muma, Jr. was born 7/2/1927 in Rosebush, MI., and transcended in peace on 8/2/2025.
The oldest son of Cecelia Manausa and Archie Muma, Sr., he had a happy childhood hunting and fishing in the woods and streams of Rosebush, Michigan, with his siblings: Margaret, Donna, James, and Deanna, who all predeceased him. The family moved...
Virginia Lee Argo
Aug 1, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Hewitt) Argo, age 88, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Galesburg, Michigan. She was born July 23, 1937, in Albion, Michigan, to Carl Hewitt and Dorothea (Brown) Barber and attended Galesburg Schools.
Ginny married Eugene Argo on January 16, 1954, and together they shared 47 years of marriage until his passing. Though she...
Jeffrey Lynn Aston
Jul 30, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Aston, 71, passed away on July 30, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard and June (Roberts) Aston.
Jeff attended Bellevue High School.  He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. Music was a major part of his life—he enjoyed...
William John Roush
Jul 30, 2025
On July 30, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, William "Bill" John Roush of Hastings, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord at the age of 86.
Bill was born on March 19, 1939, in Highland Park, Michigan, to William John and Meride (Hartman) Roush. After graduating from Springfield High School in 1957,...
Richard Larue Walker
Jul 23, 2025
Richard (Dick) LaRue Walker, a longtime resident of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Carveth Village in Middleville, Michigan.
Dick was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on March 2, 1931, to Mrs. Zela Walker and Claude Walker. Claude passed away in December 1930 in Massachusetts, prior to Dick's birth. Zela and Claude's family had lived in...
Scott Elwin Hesterly
Jul 22, 2025
Please join us for a celebration of life honoring Scott Elwin Hesterly, who passed away on July 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held at the Assembly of God Church/Victory Hill in Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. Â The service will be held at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. The service...
David Wayne Solmes, Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
David Wayne Solmes, Sr., age 75, of Hastings, Michigan, formerly Lake Placid, FL, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 20, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Born on September 6, 1949, in Hastings, David was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, proud business owner, and active community member.
David married the love...
Randall Lee Thompson
Jul 19, 2025
Randall Lee Thompson, born December 14, 1952, in Michigan, passed away at his home in Eloy, Arizona on July 19, 2025, at the age of 73.
Randy was the son of Martha (Rider) Thompson and Johannas Thompson. He spent his early years in Hastings, Michigan, where he attended Hastings Area Schools before graduating from Morley Stanwood High...
Mary Jane Holman
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Jane Holman, of Delton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on October 30, 1933, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Lutina Andrus.
Mary was a 1951 graduate of Hastings High School, and  went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in...
Ruth Marie Nelson
Jul 13, 2025
Ruth Marie Nelson, age 90, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1934, the daughter of Orson and Wilma (Stowe) Laubaugh.
Ruth attended Hastings High School. She managed several local establishments and restaurants, including the American Legion and Sandy Pines, and was the owner and operator of B&R...
Mary Susan Lannon
Jul 10, 2025
Mary Susan Lannon, a dedicated geologist, educator, and nature enthusiast, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. She was 64.
Mary was born on December 11, 1960, in Ludington, Michigan, to Thomas Richard Jr. and Mary Ann (Kulwicki) Lannon. A 1979 graduate of St. Joseph High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Geology...
Sandra Louise Breitner
Jul 9, 2025
Sandra Louise Breitner, age 80, passed away on July 9, 2025. Born on June 18, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the daughter of Cloyse and Leona (Smith) Tuttle. Sandra attended Pennfield High School and later married the love of her life, James Breitner, on her birthday in 1977. They shared 44 wonderful years together until his passing...
Douglas Wayne Forbes
Jul 9, 2025
Douglas Wayne Forbes, age 80, passed away on July 9, 2025. Born March 12, 1945, to Neal and Alice (Roerig) Forbes, Doug grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Wyoming Rogers High School in 1963. He later earned a welding degree from Ferris State University.
Doug spent his life working hard—as a farmer, at the County...
Duane Arthur Jones
Jul 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Duane Arthur Jones September 1, 1931 – July 8, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Duane Arthur Jones, who departed this world on July 8, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born on September 1, 1931, Duane grew up with...
Theodore Edward Demott
Jul 7, 2025
Ted DeMott, age 77, passed away July 7,2025, after a four-year struggle with illness.
Ted was born March 20, 1948, at Pennock Hospital. He attended Hinds School, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. He was a member of the FFA. Ted was a mechanic and had his own garage for a period...
Terry Lynn Weiler
Jul 3, 2025
Terry Lynn Weiler, 69, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2025. Terry was born and raised in Hastings, Michigan on October 13, 1955, by his parents, Ward and Mary (Stutz) Weiler. He was a 1974 graduate of Hastings High School.
He retired from Flexfab after 42 years, but continued to remain active. Terry loved the...
