Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 2, 2025

HASTINGS – Mary Ellen Cotant passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 84 years, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was an inspiration to her whole family.

Mary was born February 1, 1941, in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Dann) Brownell, where she and her 8 siblings were raised in a...

Jul 1, 2025

James Larry Tilley, 74, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1950, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to the late James C. and Betty L. (Jessup) Tilley.

Larry attended North Stokes High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1972. He...

Jun 25, 2025

Valerie Marie McIntyre, age 60, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 25, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.

Valerie was born in Hastings on February 6, 1965, the beloved daughter of David and Lois (Warner) McIntyre. She attended St. Rose of Lima School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. Valerie worked for many...

Jun 19, 2025

Patricia Kay Fussman, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Joseph Faiks and Florence Liszewski.

Patricia graduated from Union High School and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She devoted many years to...

Jun 17, 2025

Nora Mae Gaugier, age 90, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1935, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Doyle) Spedoske.

Nora graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1953 and married John E. Gaugier in 1955. They shared 56 wonderful years together before...

Jun 12, 2025

Lois Kay Kyle, age 78, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1947, the daughter of Zennie E. and Rachel (Strimback) Wallace.  No services are planned. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.

Jun 10, 2025

Kathy Elaine Kulikowski, 77, of Hastings, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born February 13, 1948, in Grand Rapids to Paul and Hortense (Mead) Palmer.

A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Grand Valley University, Kathy dedicated her life to education, agriculture, and community service. She worked as a teacher,...

Jun 8, 2025

Betty Jean Verlin passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Betty was born January 5, 1935, in Caledonia Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of Jerome and Ethel (Ferris) Brothers

Betty married Joseph Verlin on November 11, 2006. A woman of many passions, she found joy in knitting, crocheting, quilting, gardening, and canning....

Jun 2, 2025

Karrie Lynn Neil Cross passed away in the early mornings hours on June 2, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1967 to her beloved parents Sharon and Kenneth. She grew up in Hastings, attending Hastings High School and later on resided in Lake Odessa, Pontiac and Kalamazoo before returning back to Hastings in recent years. She loved getting...

May 26, 2025

Marjorie Irene Snyder, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on May 26, 2025. Born on December 26, 1947, in Hastings, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Ida (Springer) Johnson.

Marjorie graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1966. On July 26, 1975, she married Russell B. Snyder II,...

May 22, 2025

James Fred Metzger of Hastings, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 22nd 2025.  Jim was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 7th 1949 to Daisy(Gilliland) and Paul Metzger.  He graduated from Owosso High School in 1967.  Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in May of 1971 and later went on to earn...

May 21, 2025

Shirley Ann Millard passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 86.

Shirley was born on September 30, 1938, to Leo Preston and Arlie Naomi (Stairs) Rose. She grew up in Hastings, where she graduated from Hastings High School.

On June 12, 1970, Shirley married the love of her life, James Terry Millard....