Obituary Listing

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.

Dec 16, 2018

Barbara Jean Dennison, age 85 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI.

She was born on May 2, 1933 in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Jessie and Lucille (Baker) Warrick.  Barb was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.  She attended...

Dec 16, 2018

Martha J. Van Engen, age 81, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly Kissimmee, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior and to join with her husband and parents on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Martha was born July 2, 1937 in Kendallville, IN, the only child of John and Evelyn (Morr) Gersee.  She attended schools in Detroit,...

Dec 15, 2018

Jackie (Jack) Dale Hurless, age 90 of Hastings, passed away December 15, 2018 at his home.

Jackie was born May 16, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Othal and Mabel (Moore) Hurless.   He married Caryl Elstrom in 1957,  and they have been married for 61 years.   Jack worked for Haddock Brothers in Battle Creek for many...

Dec 14, 2018

Wendy Lynn Bassett, age 62  of Hastings, passed away December 14, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan.

Wendy was born August 2, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Paul Jr. and Yvonne Marie (French) Wood.   She attended Maple Valley schools through her Middle School years and graduated from Hastings High School in...

Dec 14, 2018

David Brian VanderVeen

Of Hastings, died on December 14, 2018 age 62. He was born in Vicksburg, Michigan on September 9, 1956, the son of Robert John and Alice Marie (Eberstein) VanderVeen. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Production Management degree. He worked at West Michigan Hydraulics Fluid Power. On December 26, 2009 he married...

Dec 13, 2018

Beverly E. Wilson, age 77 of Hastings passed away December 13, 2018 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland.

Beverly was born on March 18, 1941 in Nelson, Nebraska.   She enjoyed playing Bingo and watching TV.  She especially enjoyed the time spent with her best friend Pat Kelley.  Beverly's son James, poem states, "Mother, I had...

Dec 7, 2018

Pamela Stack Dell'Eva, age 60 of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.

Pamela was born in Alpena, Michigan, the daughter of Chester and Delores (Leskey) Stack.   She graduated from Alpena High School in 1975 and attended college at MTU, graduating in 1983 with a bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering.  Pamela married Anthony Dell'Eva on August 25,...

Dec 6, 2018

Tammy Jean Higgns Frey, age 54 of Hastings, Michigan passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2018 at her home.

Tammy was born on April 26, 1964 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Larry Orwick and Donna Jean Hartman.  She attended Hastings Area Schools.  Tammy had a love for gardening, she enjoyed trying new foods, loved butterflies and going...

Dec 4, 2018

Bruce Elwin Douglas was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior, Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

He will be missed by his loving wife, Roberta of 59 years and children, Janet and Robert Shafer, Matthew and Barbara Douglas, and Jon and Samantha Douglas, grandchildren, Rob Shafer, Corey and Stephanie Shafer, Elizabeth and Phil Stoutjesdyk, Amy and Casey...

Dec 4, 2018

Gary L. "Jake" Jacobs, age 74 of Delton, Michigan, passed away December 4, 2018 at the Medilodge of Marshall.

Gary was born on November 18, 1944 in Sidney, Nebraska, the son of Russell J. and Hilda (Schubarth) Jacobs.  He graduated from High School in Aurora, Colorado.  Jake honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969.   ...