Obituary Listing

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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...

Mar 16, 2020

Matthew David Heidt, age 59, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2020.  Matthew was born on January 16, 1961 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth Heidt.

Matthew attended Thornapple Kellogg High School and was a truck driver for ALTL.  He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and...

Mar 14, 2020

William (Bill) Dean VanDenburg, age 67, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 14, 2020.  Bill was born on June 3, 1952 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Robert and June VanDenburg.

Bill attended Altoft Country School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1970.  He worked with his father at Safety Service for many years before buying...

Mar 14, 2020

Alice Lorraine Strimback, age 92, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away on March 14, 2020.  She was born on September 16, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Dorr Chester and Florence Minta (King) Layle.

Alice graduated from Lake Odessa High School and worked for Lake Odessa Machine Products.  She enjoyed ceramics, gardening, and crocheting.

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Mar 13, 2020

Daniel Leo Loftus (Bear), age 61, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 13, 2020.  Daniel was born on April 30, 1958 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Leo J. and Dorothy Mae (Holcomb) Loftus.

Daniel was a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School and worked for Bradford White for 23 years, as well as Sabre' Manufacturing...

Mar 11, 2020

John Robert Jacobs, 68 of Topinabee, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Kalamazoo, MI on February 7, 1952, John was the son of Frank and Mavis (Pyle) Jacobs.  The family lived in Kalamazoo and Lawrence, MI in his youth and John graduated from Lawrence High School in 1970.  In high school...

Mar 6, 2020

Bernard L. Killinger, long-time resident of Hastings, devoted father, loving husband and blessed child of our Lord Savior Jesus Christ, was called home Friday, March 6 at Thornapple Manor. He was 92.

Bernie was born August 20 th , 1927 in Shanagolden, Wisconsin, a small village near the town of Glidden. As a teenager, "listening to God's...

Mar 4, 2020

Kathryn Rhea Finnie died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Middleville, Michigan age 61. She had been managing illness for many years. She was born on January 6, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a Retail Manager and a Job Coach at Hope Network. Kathy loved life and was always hopeful. She found joy in music, flowers, birds, and...

Mar 1, 2020

Jerry Christopher Couzzins, age 50 of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2020 at his home.  Jerry was born on January 18, 1970, the son of Michael Couzzins and Martha Runyon.  He was a 1989 graduate of DeWitt High School.

Jerry worked as a general laborer and cook.  He loved animals, fishing, and spending time with...