Obituary Listing

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.

...

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...

Dec 31, 2018

Brenda Lee Bekker, age 58 of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan.

Brenda was born on March 23, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Lavada Sue (Molette) Slaughter.  She attended Northview High School.  She met and married the love of her life, Gary Bekker on February...

Dec 31, 2018

Floyd B. Hewitt, age 84, went to be with his Lord late on the evening of December 31, 2018 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings where he resided for the past several years.

Floyd was born in Clarksville, MI on July 24, 1934 the son of O.C. and Anna (Case) Hewitt, who preceded him in death. Brothers Melvin,...

Dec 29, 2018

Charlene Anne Keller, age 82  of Hastings, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, December 29, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Charlene was born on May 30, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Russell G. and Ruby Maxine (Webster) Tolles.  She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1954.  Charlene married the love...

Dec 28, 2018

Theodore (Dorr) J. Pranshka Jr.,  age 93 of Hastings, passed away at his residence, December 28 2018.

Theodore was born on September 24, 1925 in Brush Ridge, Hastings, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Mina (Thomas) Pranshka.  He attended the Brush Ridge Country School and Hastings High School.  Dorr honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII...

Dec 27, 2018

Mary Ellen Lewis, age 96 of Hastings, passed away December 27, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Hamilton, Michigan.

Mary was born on August 30, 1922 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the daughter of William B. and Myrtle (Snow) Brock.   She attended Sulphur Springs School, graduating in 1940.   Over the years, Mary worked for North American...

Dec 26, 2018

Judith Alta Kidder, age 78 of Hastings passed away December 26, 2018 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Judith was born in Delton, Michigan on july 14, 1940, the daughter of Orville and Irene (Shellenbarger) Babcock.  She was a graduate of Hastings High School.  Judith married Eugene Kidder on November 8, 1958.  She worked for Grand Rapids...

Dec 18, 2018

William "Bill" Harrison Ripley, age 75 of Hastings, passed away December 18, 2018 at Magnum Care in Hastings.

William was born on April 16, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Wilford H. and Cleo Marie (Kerr) Ripley.  He was a graduate from Hastings High School.   Bill honorably served in the Air Force, during the Vietnam...

Dec 17, 2018

Janet Ann (Hubbell) Shriber, age 78 of Hastings, went home to her heavenly father on December 17, 2018, peacefully at Kairos Dwelling home in Kalamazoo, MI, following a massive stroke.

Janet was born December 21, 1939 in Lake Odessa, Michigan, the daughter of Lorence and Jessie (Wilson) Hubbell.  She graduated from Hastings High School in 1958.