Obituary Listing

Jul 2, 2025

HASTINGS – Mary Ellen Cotant passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 84 years, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was an inspiration to her whole family.

Mary was born February 1, 1941, in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Dann) Brownell, where she and her 8 siblings were raised in a...

Jul 1, 2025

James Larry Tilley, 74, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1950, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to the late James C. and Betty L. (Jessup) Tilley.

Larry attended North Stokes High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1972. He...

Jun 25, 2025

Valerie Marie McIntyre, age 60, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on June 25, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.

Valerie was born in Hastings on February 6, 1965, the beloved daughter of David and Lois (Warner) McIntyre. She attended St. Rose of Lima School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. Valerie worked for many...

Jun 19, 2025

Patricia Kay Fussman, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Joseph Faiks and Florence Liszewski.

Patricia graduated from Union High School and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She devoted many years to...

Jun 17, 2025

Nora Mae Gaugier, age 90, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1935, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Doyle) Spedoske.

Nora graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1953 and married John E. Gaugier in 1955. They shared 56 wonderful years together before...

Jun 12, 2025

Lois Kay Kyle, age 78, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1947, the daughter of Zennie E. and Rachel (Strimback) Wallace.  No services are planned. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.

Jun 10, 2025

Kathy Elaine Kulikowski, 77, of Hastings, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born February 13, 1948, in Grand Rapids to Paul and Hortense (Mead) Palmer.

A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Grand Valley University, Kathy dedicated her life to education, agriculture, and community service. She worked as a teacher,...

Jun 8, 2025

Betty Jean Verlin passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Betty was born January 5, 1935, in Caledonia Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of Jerome and Ethel (Ferris) Brothers

Betty married Joseph Verlin on November 11, 2006. A woman of many passions, she found joy in knitting, crocheting, quilting, gardening, and canning....

Jun 2, 2025

Karrie Lynn Neil Cross passed away in the early mornings hours on June 2, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1967 to her beloved parents Sharon and Kenneth. She grew up in Hastings, attending Hastings High School and later on resided in Lake Odessa, Pontiac and Kalamazoo before returning back to Hastings in recent years. She loved getting...

May 26, 2025

Marjorie Irene Snyder, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on May 26, 2025. Born on December 26, 1947, in Hastings, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Ida (Springer) Johnson.

Marjorie graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1966. On July 26, 1975, she married Russell B. Snyder II,...

May 22, 2025

James Fred Metzger of Hastings, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 22nd 2025.  Jim was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 7th 1949 to Daisy(Gilliland) and Paul Metzger.  He graduated from Owosso High School in 1967.  Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in May of 1971 and later went on to earn...

May 21, 2025

Shirley Ann Millard passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 86.

Shirley was born on September 30, 1938, to Leo Preston and Arlie Naomi (Stairs) Rose. She grew up in Hastings, where she graduated from Hastings High School.

On June 12, 1970, Shirley married the love of her life, James Terry Millard....

May 20, 2025

James R. Noteboom, 87 years old, born August 6, 1937, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 20, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Noteboom, in December 2019. They were married in January 1957.

He is survived by his children, Terry and Brenda Noteboom, Mark and Koleen Noteboom,...

May 12, 2025

Iva Dane Blood went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2025 at the age of 88, in Oberlin, Ohio.  She was born on January 15, 1937, in South Haven, Michigan to Kennard and Thelma Schaibly.  Iva Dane is survived by her five children, Wesley Blood (Marjorie), Sherley Blood Thom (David), Janel Blood,...

May 12, 2025

Edgar Lee Boulter, 96 years old, went home to be with his Lord on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Edgar was born on Friday the 13th in July of 1928 near Coats Gove, Michigan.  He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1947.

He enlisted in...

May 11, 2025

Timothy Ivan King passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 30, 1948, in Charlotte, Michigan, to Ivan and Melody (Hussey) King. Tim attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Tim went on to earn a degree in fine arts.

Tim married Jacquelyn Ann Weed,...

May 9, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Bernard, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2025, at the age of 92 and will be dearly missed by his loving family.

Born on February 16, 1933, in Dayton, OH, Jerry lived a life marked by faith, kindness, and dedication to his family, as...

May 5, 2025

Doris Joan Miller, lovingly known as Joan, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Born on September 1, 1938, to Clyde and Carrie (Thompson) Marble, Joan lived a full and welcoming life rooted in love, kindness, and connection.

Joan was known for her warm heart, always-open door, and a coffee pot that never ran dry. She worked...

Apr 30, 2025

Joan L. Christie, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 30, 1942, in Hastings, Michigan, Joan was the beloved daughter of Jesse and Doris (Belson) Blough.

Joan was a 1960 graduate of Freeport High School and served as a librarian in her...

Apr 25, 2025

Gordon "Gordie" Bennett age 84 of Hastings, MI, unexpectedly went to be with his heavenly father on April 25, 2025, and will be dearly missed by his loving family.

He was born at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI on October 26, 1940.  He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1958, where he met the love of his life,...