Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2025

Matthew Horace Rath was born April 3, 1944, to Duane and Dora Rath (Hall) in Yale, Michigan. He attended Yale High School in Yale, Michigan, in 1962. He attended Spring Arbor College in 1964, where he met his love, Helen Kruscke, in chemistry class. They married in 1967. They had two beautiful daughters, whom he adored, Mary Rath Glidewell...

Mar 27, 2025

Anieta Earlene McMullin Baum, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of Hastings Fiber Glass Founder, Earl Lawrence and Virginia (Coggins) McMullin.

Earlene was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Wayne McMullin, her parents, and her husband of 67 years, Larry Baum.

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Mar 22, 2025

Bryan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, surrounded by family after a hard battle with cancer.

Bryan was the youngest surviving of 15 children to parents Dale and Faith (Charlotte) Miller, who preceded him in death.

Bryan spent most of his adult life driving semi, a job he loved. He often shared entertaining...

Mar 20, 2025

Frederick Oscar Wurm passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. Fred was born on February 23, 1931, in Hope Township, Michigan, the son of Oscar and Laura (Terpening) Wurm.

Fred was a 1949 graduate of Hastings High School. Answering the call of duty, Fred served his country in the US Army during the Korean...

Mar 13, 2025

Gregory Lee Parker lived life to the fullest—always ready for the next adventure, filling every space with camaraderie and energy. Born on January 9, 1966, in Hastings, MI, Greg was a gift to all who knew him. He had an undeniable enthusiasm for life, and a heart big enough to welcome everyone as a friend. On March 13, 2025,...

Mar 12, 2025

William "Al" Albert McMurray, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan.

Bill was born on January 6, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harry and Joan (Weller) McMurray. On April 20, 1974, he married the love of his life, Susan (Dulyea) McMurray, and together they embarked on a journey of love and companionship that...

Mar 5, 2025

Doris Allerding passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on August 1, 1932, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the daughter of John McCartney and Pearl Marie (Massey) Parker.

Doris began her career at Michigan Bell, as a telephone operator from 1949 to 1953. She was a graduate of Sault Ste Marie...

Mar 4, 2025

James Ellis Johnston passed away on March 4, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on September 30, 1957, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ellis Holmes Johnston and Alice Lorraine (Layle) Strimback.

Jim attended Lakewood High School. His love for learning and his determination led him to further his education at Huntington College. Despite his...

Mar 4, 2025

Benny Ralph Eye, known as Ben to his friends and family, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Ben was born on May 29, 1944, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ralph Eye and Marion Gabler.

Ben was a graduate of Hastings Area Schools. After graduation, he embarked on a career at General...

Mar 4, 2025

Terry Lee Neymeiyer, Sr., aged 64, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born on October 18, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Edward and Esther (Westbrook) Neymeiyer.

Terry was a graduate of Hudsonville High School. After completing his education, he embarked on a...

Feb 11, 2025

James "Jim" Edwin Frederick, 82, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on December 29, 1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Lloyd) Frederick. Jim graduated from Allegan High School in 1961 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from Michigan State University in 1965. In 1985,...

Feb 5, 2025

James Stephen Gillespie, age 79, of Hastings, passed away on Feb 5, 2025, at Spectrum Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan.

Jim was born on November 22, 1945, in Hastings, Michigan to Shirley James and Marjorie Ruth (Tasker) Gillespie. He was the oldest of three boys and grew up on the family farm in Hastings, Michigan participating in...

Feb 3, 2025

Elizabeth "Jane" Kahler, a cherished centenarian, age 105, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 3, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. Jane was born on November 17, 1919, in Bay City, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Pengrey and Mildred McKay.

Jane's life was a rich tapestry woven with love, dedication, and joy that spanned over a century....

Jan 13, 2025

William George McNutt Jr., of Middleville, Michigan went to be with his Savior on January 13, 2025, at the age of 79.

Bill was born on September 22, 1945, to William George Sr. and Norma Anderson McNutt as the second of five children. He grew up on his family's farm and found great enjoyment in that life....

Jan 5, 2025

James Erskine Brown, was born April 5, 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia.  His parents moved to Wisconsin and then to Hastings, Michigan to set-up their life for their family.  The Brown family then consisted of four children, and with the loss of Jim's father, his mother Valborg married Homer Bauchman who had four children, and the family grew on a...

Jan 2, 2025

Faye Lynette Capers passed away on January 2, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on August 5, 1955, in Fort Meade, Florida, the daughter of the late Martin and Annie C. Keller.

Faye was a graduate of Fort Meade Jr/Sr High School in Florida.  Her heart found its match when she married Danny Capers on March...

Jan 1, 2025

John Robert Shumway passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids on January 1, 2025, at the age of 49. John was born October 31, 1975, in Hastings and lived at home until the age of 23, after which he lived in a number of residential care homes. He most recently lived at Silver Maple Specialized Care in Caledonia for seven...

Dec 26, 2024

Carol Joan Ayers passed away on December 26, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Hastings, Michigan, to Maynard B. and Ardyth V. (Kingsley) Park.

Carol graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. On May 6, 1971, she married Otis "Sam" Marshall Ayers, and they enjoyed over 50 years until his passing.  ...

Dec 25, 2024

Patricia Lynn Williams passed away on December 25, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. She was born on April 30, 1962, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Earl Russell and Ruth F. (Lowman) Pierce.

Patricia was a woman of unmatched love and vibrant spirit. She brought joy through her delicious cooking, beautiful decorating, and love for nature, music,...

Dec 21, 2024

Sue Ellen Randall passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Charlotte, Michigan. She was born on April 22, 1948, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of the late John Edward and Norma Jean (Bidelman) Hickey.

She was a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School.  On April 8, 1967, Sue Ellen married Asa E. Randall III, and they...