Obituary Listing

Jul 25, 2019

Aaron George Snider passed away on July 25, 2019 at the age of 55. Aaron was born on August 30, 1963, the son of Claude and Marilyn Snider.

He was a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa and worked at Felpausch Food Center for over 25 years. Aaron enjoyed attending church, going to concerts,...

Jul 25, 2019

Augusta—Neil Robert Katsul, 44, died unexpectedly on July 25, 2019.  He was the beloved father of Jolene Jennifer Katsul, whom he treasured deeply.

Neil was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 19, 1974.  He was a graduate of Hastings High School, where he was a member of the ski club and also crowned homecoming king.  Neil...

Jul 19, 2019

Rev. Gerald Robert Mahler, of Middleville, on 19 July, 2019 went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior.  He was reunited there with family and friends.  He was born 15 January, 1940, the son of John and Carolyn Mahler, owner of Mahler Motor Sales.  He was a 1957 graduate of Hastings High School, and attended...

Jul 13, 2019

Allison Marie Neeb passed away on July 13, 2019 in Tennessee at the age of 26 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born January 25, 1993 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of David and Karen (Holbrook) Neeb. She graduated from Saranac High School in 2011.

Allison was preceded in death by her Grandfather Louis...

Jul 5, 2019

Lori Ann Russell (Lindsay), age 53, of Freeport, MI, tragically passed away on July 5, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan following an auto accident. She was born at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI to the parents Lois Steele (Myers) and Charles Lindsay Sr. on August 24, 1965. Lori attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville,...

Jul 5, 2019

Shirley "Shug" Anne Marsh

Of Hasting, passed away on July 5, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 64. She was born on January 11, 1955, in Hastings, the daughter of Owen Lamar and Betty Louise (Owen) Sult. She graduated from Hastings High School. She married Richard Allan Marsh on February 27, 1979. They started and co-owned...

Jul 4, 2019

Nancy Maria (Homan) Hobert, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on July 4, 2019.

Nancy was born on January 1, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Norma Homan and attended Hastings High School.

Nancy loved working in her yard and loved watching her granddaughters compete at cheer competitions, traveling to different states for nationals, going...

Jul 3, 2019

Bruce Wesley Colvin, age 62 of Hastings, passed away on July 3, 2019.

Bruce was born on December 7, 1956 in Hastings, the son of Floyd Wesley Colvin and Catherine Loretta Loftus.  He was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Western Michigan University.  Bruce worked for and later managed The Rapid, before returning to Felpausch to work until...

Jul 3, 2019

Hastings - Hazel Amelia Dammen, age 95, passed away on July 3, 2019.

Hazel was born on January 3, 1924 in Edmore, North Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Alma Nelson.  She was a graduate of Edmore High School and Minot College.  On October 28, 1946, Hazel married Elmer Raymond Dammen, and enjoyed 69 years of marriage. ...

Jul 2, 2019

Alice Jean Clark, age 89 of Hastings, passed away on July 2, 2019.

Alice was born on November 12, 1929 in Hurricane, West Virginia, the daughter of Dewey and Doris (Kinder) Rooper. She was a 1947 graduate of Hurricane High School. On April 15, 1960, Alice married Billy C. Clark, and enjoyed 35 years of marriage until...

Jun 29, 2019

Shirley Ann Altoft, age 83 of Delton, Michigan passed away June 29, 2019.

Shirley was born on September 25, 1935 at her parent's home in Prarieville Township, Michigan.  She attended Hastings High School, graduating with the class of 1953.  Shirley worked for Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 1986.  She married Charles Altoft on January 31, 1970 and they...

Jun 29, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Elsworth Westphal, age 77 of Hastings, passed away June 29, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gerald was born on November 28, 1941 in Spring Valley, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Helen (Ellis) Westphal.    He attended Stewartville High School, graduating in 1959.  He married Elizabeth (Betty) Francis on September 19, 1959.  Jerry...

Jun 26, 2019

Virlin "Curly" Goforth, age 89 of Freeport, passed away on June 26, 2019 at his home.

Virlin was born on October 20, 1929 the son of Jesse and Myrtle (Carrier) Goforth.  He attended Arlington High School in Arlington, Indiana, and worked for Baby Bliss for 45 years as an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic.  Virlin proudly served his...

Jun 24, 2019

Hastings - Peter Paul Van Ooy passed away peacefully at his farm on June 24, 2019 at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born on September 24, 1951, the son of Willis and Virginia (Peters) Van Ooy.

He attended Portage Northern High School and graduated from Kalamazoo Valley Community College with an...

Jun 24, 2019

Kenneth Duane Feighner (Ken) passed away on June 24, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family.  Ken was born October 7, 1926 to Shirley and Olive (Lundy) Feighner, in Detroit, Michigan.  He worked at the Sealtest dairy plant in Detroit before serving his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

After returning...

Jun 23, 2019

Gaye Arlene Hazel, age 81 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on June 23, 2019. She was born the daughter of Edward and Jean (Bouma) Kikstra of Grand Rapids on April 25, 1938. Missing her love and prayers are her children Jill (Thomas) Plummer, Edward (Sue) Hazel, and Daniel (Kelly) Hazel. Her grandchildren Rebecca (Upendra), Megan, William...

Jun 22, 2019

Richard Michael Nevins, Sr. passed away on June 22, 2019 at the age of 65. Richard was born on November 23, 1954, the son of Donald and Elizabeth (Liz) Nevins.

He attended Hastings High School and was employed by E.W. Bliss, D&S Machine Repair, and Bradford White. Richard enjoyed golfing, hunting for mushrooms, and playing softball, pool...

Jun 13, 2019

Greta Ann (Chapman) Erbes, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2019 at age 83. She was born on September 23, 1935 to Gertrude (Bowman) and Otis Chapman in Sparta, MI. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1953. In 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, John S. Erbes. Together they had two daughters, Dawn (Harry) Dempsey and Diana (Monty)...

Jun 6, 2019

Hastings - Cornelius "Con" Joseph Ahearn III passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 88.  Cornelius was born on November 14, 1930, the son of Cornelius and Margaret (Toddish) Ahearn, in Menominee, Michigan.

He attended high school at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Marinette, Wisconsin and college at St. Norbert School in De...

Jun 3, 2019

Martha Spivey of Hastings passed away on June 3, 2019 at the age of 74.

Martha was born on August 18, 1944 in Indio, California, the daughter of Charlie and Pearl (Gibson) Hinkle.

Martha was employed at Myrtle Point Care Center, retiring in 1993.  She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren,...