Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2019

Lyle Edward Holley passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2019.  He went from the embrace of his loving family and into the embrace of his Savior, Jesus Christ, and those who love him and went on before him.

Lyle was born on January 7, 1924 in Middleville, Michigan the son of William Edward and Gladys Vera Ellsworth. ...

Mar 25, 2019

Wilma Joy (Reynolds) McMillan, age 83, passed away on March 25, 2019 at her home in Rutland Township, Michigan. Wilma was born on April 15, 1935 to Leonard Berkley Reynolds and Charlotte (Maze) Reynolds in Stockton, Utah. She was the middle of seven children and gave her parents plenty of challenges. At 14, her father passed away, so she...

Mar 17, 2019

Phoebe "Bonnie" Jane Perez, age 80, passed away in Hastings on March 17, 2019.  Bonnie was born June 28, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Elsie Mae Kidder.  She was a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and was married to Camilo Garcia Perez for many years.

Bonnie took care of people her whole life...

Mar 16, 2019

Neva Irene Brandt, age 99, passed away at The Flower House Assisted Living in Nashville on March 16, 2019. Neva was born October 22, 1919 in Dowling Michigan. Neva lived in Dowling and went to Barney Mill Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1937. Neva was married to Morris Clayton Brandt for 71 years. Morris and...

Mar 13, 2019

Hayden Luka Booms passed away in his mother's loving arms on March 13, 2019.  Hayden was born on March 11, 2019 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Jeffrey and Melanie (Mazur) Booms.

Hayden was preceded in death by his brother Lucas Booms. He is survived by his parents and brothers Brayden and Holden.

A memorial...

Mar 12, 2019

Thelma Arlene Williams passed away on March 12, 2019. She was born on May 23, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Ruby (Hawkins) Shultz. She was a lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, and graduated from Hastings High School. On June 2, 1944, Thelma married Lawrance Williams.

Thelma's career started when she participated in a co-op program with...

Mar 12, 2019

Gordon Burdett Barlow passed away on March 12, 2019.  He was born on May 29, 1932 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Paul and Mary (Smith) Barlow. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1952. On December 14, 1957, Gordon married Jane Brownell.

Gordon was an auctioneer from 1969 until the late 1990's when he retired. He...

Mar 9, 2019

Sandra Louise (Timm) Spears passed away on March 9, 2019.  She was born on March 8, 1942 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Gilbert and Gladys Timm. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. On December 14, 1973, Sandra married James Spears.

Sandra worked in Quality Control and retired from Hastings Manufacturing in 1998.  She enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2019

Michael Patrick Scott, 47, went into the loving arms of Jesus Monday, March 4, 2019, after an apparent heart attack.

He was born Aug. 2, 1971, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, the son of Harry "Scotty" and Patricia (McLaughlin) Scott of Middleville He brought immeasurable joy to his five siblings who, two years before his birth,...

Mar 3, 2019

Jack Nelson Lambka, age 88, of Hastings, died on March 3, 2019 in Middleville, Michigan.  He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Roy and Sydona (Jennings) Lambka.  He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  He married Beverly Fountain on March 4, 1950.  He honorably served his country in the US Airforce, stationed in England.  He...

Mar 1, 2019

Eugene William Haywood, 94, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away in his home March 1, 2019, with his family by his side.  He was born to Ray and Meta (Bates) Haywood, August 1, 1924 in Hastings. Gene graduated from Hastings High School in 1943.  He continued the family heritage of farming, while working various mechanical jobs in Hastings as needed...

Feb 22, 2019

Lorene Wellman, age 90 of Hastings died peacefully at home February 22, 2019. She was born on June 11, 1928 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Harold and Beulah (Speer) Moore. She attended Broken Bow Public Schools.

On January 1, 1946, Lorene married Neil Wellman in Battle Creek while he was serving in the military from June 1945...

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...