Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2019

Verlie (Sue) Sadra Del Cotto passed away Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 in her home with family.

She was born March 28th, 1943 in Indiana to Fred and Dorothy Howard. Sue was raised in Kentucky until relocating to Chicago, Illinois, then settled in Hastings, Michigan in 1966. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing for many years while putting herself...

Feb 16, 2019

Francois (Frank) H. Palma

Of Hastings, died on February 16, 2019 at age 79. He was born on November 5, 1939 in Leon, Nicaragua, the son of Francois and Felicita (Guzma'n) Palma. He came from a large family of 14. He was proud to become an American Citizen and honorably served his country in the United States...

Feb 15, 2019

Ellen (Sue) S. Eggleston, 93, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away in her home February 15, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to Orris G. and Mary Geneva (Brown) Johnson, October 16, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ellen attended Westfield Elementary School in Indiana and St Andrew High School in South Carolina. She was married to Earl...

Feb 14, 2019

The adventurous and loving spirit of Robert Adkins of Hastings, Michigan has sailed to his heavenly home on February 14, 2019, at the age of 88.

Robert was born on March 29, 1930 in Northwood, Ohio, the son of Ernest and Elsie Adkins. He graduated from Olney High School in 1948. Robert served in the National Guard...

Feb 13, 2019

Thomas Alvin Burke, age 75 of Middleville, passed February 13, 2019 at home.

Thomas was born on July 27, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Burke He married Jo Ann Burke on February 1, 1964.

Thomas was a truck driver for D & S Machine. He enjoyed Hunting, watching NASCAR,...

Feb 10, 2019

Donna Irene Blue, age 62 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away February 11, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek.

Donna was born September 26, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of John and Virginia Kowal.  She graduated from Hastings High School.

Donna enjoyed crafting, cooking, writing, and socializing.  She dearly loved her great-grandson,...

Feb 9, 2019

No services are planned.

Feb 1, 2019

Joyce Marie Haywood, 91, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away in her home February 1, 2019, with her family by her side.  She was born to Philo and Francis (Lewis) Otis, June 17, 1927 in Hastings. Joyce graduated from Hastings High School in 1946.  She was married to Eugene Haywood on June 15, 1946 and took up the role of...

Jan 30, 2019

Phyllis Marie (Greenwood) Lipstraw, age 91, passed away January 30, 2019 in Hastings, Michigan.

Phyllis was born on January 7, 1928 in Stubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Albert Harry and Thelma Louise Greenwood.  She attended Redford High School.  Phyllis married Erdman Lipstraw in 1948, and they were married for 58 years.

Phyllis loved her family...

Jan 28, 2019

Ronnie Elwood Pennington, age 68, died on January 28, 2019, in Freeport, Michigan.

Ronnie was born on July 15, 1950 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Pennington and Barbara Estep. He attended Hastings High School.  On March 3, 1978, Ronnie married Lorraine Abby Shoebridge.  He is retired from Hastings Equipment Limited, where he worked in machine...

Jan 25, 2019

Marilyn Jeanne (Hodge) Ridenour was born on May 20, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Loyal Phillip Hodge and Emma Pearl (Griffith) Hodge. She graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. On December 9, 1972, Marilyn married Raymond Ridenour.

Marilyn was employed in the Treasury and Social Services Departments Divisions of the State of Michigan....

Jan 18, 2019

Paula Sue Booth, age 77 of Galesburg, Michigan passed away on January 18, 2019.

Paula was born on January 23, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Paul Freeman and Ethyl (Sayles) Freeman.  She was a 1959 graduate of Delton High School.  Paula married James Booth in 1962 and they were married for 28 years.  She worked...

Jan 18, 2019

 Mary Irwin Brown of Hastings, died at Trillium Woods/Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan, on January 18, 2019, age 83. She was born on September 28, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of William and Norma Irwin. Mary attended and graduated from Union High School, earned a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and, later in life, a Master's...

Jan 17, 2019

Kenneth James Robbe, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at his home with his family by his side in Tucson, Arizona. Kenneth was born on May 16, 1926 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of John and Hazel (Winters) Robbe.   Kenneth attended Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti and graduated with honors in 1944.   He honorably...

Jan 16, 2019

LuAnn Fyan, age 63 of Hastings, passed away on January 16, 2019.  LuAnn was born November 19, 1955 in Ionia, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Viola (Misner) Fyan.   LuAnn was the owner of Jim and Son's Pick-up Service, LLC.  She loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren and family.  LuAnn enjoyed camping, hard work, music, and made sure...

Jan 6, 2019

Donna M. Gutchess, age 82 of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hastings Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Magnum Care), surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on June 9, 1936 in Marshall, Michigan to Guilford and Dorothy (Sipe) Orrison.  She attended Marshall schools, graduating in 1954.

Donna married Nolan R. Gutchess on June...

Jan 4, 2019

Richard "Dick" Duane Cotant

Of Hastings, died on January 4, 2019, age 85. He was born on December 24, 1933 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Dwight Daniel and Gonne Leile (Coles) Cotant. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1952. He honorably served in the United States Army for two years. On December 10, 1975 he...

Jan 3, 2019

Helen Marie Furrow, age 94, passed away January 3, 2019 at Countryside Care Center in Jackson, Michigan.  She was born March 18, 1924 to Reason and Alta (Foster) Naylor at the family farm home on Center Road in Hastings Township, Barry County.

She attended Lakeview Rural School and graduated in 1941 from Hastings High School.

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Jan 2, 2019

Alice Viola Hardin, age 78 of Hastings, passed away January 2, 2019 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Alice was born on October 15, 1940 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey William and Emma Elizabeth (Bryans) Myers.

Over the years she worked for the Baby Bliss factory and Ace Hardware.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting...

Jan 2, 2019

Linda Jean Ellsworth, age 66 of Hastings, passed away January 2, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Linda was born on September 29, 1952 in West Branch, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Geraldine (Trout) Chrivia.   She graduated from Ogemaw High School.  Linda married Wayne Ellsworth on May 19, 1994, and have enjoyed 24 years...