Obituary Listing

Nov 29, 2018

Gloria Jean Herbstreith, age 73 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at home November 29, 2018. Gloria was born on September 16, 1945 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Duane and Wilma (Goodenough) Ruthruff, Sr. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1963. Gloria married Jack Herbstreith on June 20, 1964 and they have enjoyed 54 years of marriage together....

Nov 28, 2018

Leisha Diane Hull, age 47, died unexpectedly at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 28, 2018.

She was born March 30, 1971 to Wayne Lester and Norma Lucille (Pennington) Hull of Hastings.

Leisha graduated from Hastings High School.  She worked at McDonalds in Hastings, Michigan for ten years.  Her hobbies were her...

Nov 28, 2018

Agnes Ruby Rose,  age 94 of Hastings, passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 10, 1924 in Liverpool England, the daughter of William and Agnes Ada (Bentham) Hill. She attended and graduated from high school in Liverpool. Agnes served in the British Army during World War ll from 1942 to 1945. She...

Nov 27, 2018

Lawrence  "Larry"  Howlett,  Jr.,  age  71   passed  away  unexpectedly  Tuesday,  November  27,  2018  at  his  residence. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Hazel) Howlett, his five children, Lawrence III (Cheryl) Howlett of Hastings, Keri (Kirt) Belka of Wayland, Steven (Vicky) Howlett of Hastings, James Howlett of Middleville and Jeffrey Howlett of Middleville, eight grandchildren and four...

Nov 22, 2018

Arthur Phillip Weygandt, age 74, passed away November 22, 2018 at Thornapple Manor, after a two year battle with cancer. "Phil", the son of Samuel Arthur Weygandt and Zelma (Patterson) was born October 27, 1944 in Long Beach, California. He was quite a popular teen at school and also at church, Colonial Full Gospel Tabernacle, where he sometimes played his...

Nov 20, 2018

Betty Mae (Buehler) Usborne was born December 11, 1933, the youngest of five children born to Forrest and LuVada (Karcher) Buehler and the third generation of Buehler's born in the family homestead.  Her siblings, Milton (Joyce), Vivian (Martin) Vierk, Velma (Robert) Humphrey, and Keith (Nyla), have all preceded Betty in death. Betty attended the Freeport Schools and graduated in 1952....

Nov 16, 2018

Howard Leon Wilson, age 81 of Hastings, passed away November 16, 2018 at his home. Howard was born on January 30, 1937 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Beulah May (Gilbert) Peterman.   Howard started his education in Lansing and graduated from Lake Odessa High School.  He honorably served in the Michigan National Guard from 1954 to 1957.  Howard married...

Nov 14, 2018

John William Glasgow, age 55 of Allegan, Michigan. After a long hard and courageous battle with cancer, John is now on his forever hike in the woods.    John was an extremely altruistic person who dedicated his life to helping children, both at the school in Allegan, were he taught as well with his nieces and nephews.   His passions were music,...

Oct 27, 2018

Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94 of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville, Michigan. Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake.  She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942.  She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986. Bonnie...

Oct 27, 2018

Ardis Ellen Makley

Of Hastings, died on October 27, 2018 at age 81. She was born in Ingham County on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Arthur Kingman and Frances Helen (Barkway) Bunker. She graduated from Hastings High School and then Wheaton Nursing School in Oak Park Illinois. She married Russell G. Makley in June of 1960....

Oct 24, 2018

Clinton "Casey" Everett Jones passed away October 24, 2018.   He was born May 3, 1930 to Earl V. and Gertrude (Differding) Jones at their home on Tall Timber Ranch in Chance, South Dakota. He grew up there and attended Happy Hill School, where his Aunt Della taught.  Casey's favorite pass times were rabbit hunting, horseback riding and bullhead fishing.  From...

Oct 22, 2018

Joyce Kathalin (Pennock) Benedict, age 89 of Gun Lake Middleville, died  unexpectedly on Monday October 22, 2018 at her residence. Joyce was born October 28, 1928 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond Edward and Lillian Mae (Stevens) Pennock. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in Nashville. Joyce married Stuart J. Benedict on October 29, 1949, they were...

Oct 18, 2018

David Albert Dimmers was born to his parents, Albert and Kathleen Dimmers, on Feb. 12, 1937. Dave and his older brother, Alan, grew up in Hillsdale, MI.  He had many adventures as a young adult, from spray painting a sign to read, "Police Station 5 Miles Away" to surprising his Mom when he brought home two pet skunks.  He was...

Oct 17, 2018

Beverly Joy Wilkins, age 53 of Hastings, died Thursday October 17, 2018 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born September 10, 1965 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Hugo and Rosalie (Haywood) White. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended Kellogg Community College. She married Russel Wilkins in April 6,1996 . Beverly was a...

Oct 14, 2018

George Allan Magoon, age 80 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away October 14, 2018. George was born on March 21, 1938 in Holland, Michigan, the son of Clifford and Thelma (Leslie) Magoon. He attended Hastings High School.   George honorably served in the United States Air Force for eleven years. He enjoyed meeting people, spending lots of time at Riverside Park...

Oct 13, 2018

Iris Lucille Watson passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018.  She was born in Ionia, Michigan on October 31, 1927, the daughter of Ray and Greta (Little) Link. Iris met and married the love of her life, Bernard Watson on October 14, 1944 and together enjoyed 74 years of marriage.  Iris and Bernie lived in Hastings for many years and...

Oct 12, 2018

David L.  Plutschouw, age 74 of Hastings, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. David was born November 22, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Leslie and Rachel (Idsinga) Plutschouw.  He attended Western Michigan Christian High School, graduating in 1962.  David married Sharon McNitt on October 27, 1967 and they were married 38 years, until her passing in 2005. ...

Oct 10, 2018

Neil F. Braendle, age 87, joined his beloved Joan in heaven on October 10th,  2018, at his residence in Hastings.

Born May 26, 1931 in Freeport to Annabel (Friend) and Kenneth W. Braendle, Neil attended school in Freeport through the 7th grade, helping out in the family newspaper, The Freeport News as a "printer's devil."

Surviving are...

Oct 7, 2018

Keith Lynn Morgan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Keith was born on May 11, 1953 to Bert and Ellen (Whipple) Morgan in Ionia, Michigan. Around the age of 3 they moved to Galesburg, Augusta and attended school there until the family moved to Delton, Kellogg in 1968.  He was big in wrestling and...

Oct 3, 2018

Wesley Mac Williams

Of Nashville, died on October 3, 2018 at age 93. He was born on March 2, 1925 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Verner Lloyd and Gladys Leola (Shattuck) Williams, Sr. He attended Lansing Public Schools. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a lifelong brick mason as...