Obituary Listing

Jan 4, 2018

James (Jim) Bordeaux passed away January 4, 2018, at the age of 61. Jim was born in Ohio to Fred and Rachel (Harrington) Bordeaux, who lived in Warren and Lima, Ohio, before retiring to Harlingen, Texas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Franklin. He is survived by his cousin, Jennifer Schmid of Sautee, Georgia and sister,...

Jan 1, 2018

Lucas Christopher Matyas, age 26 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2018. A full obituary will be published as it becomes available.

Dec 31, 2017

Kathy Lee Buikema, age 55 of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kathy was born December 17, 1962 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Roger and Joyce (Milerans) Reid. She received her GED in 1992 from Hastings High School. Kathy married Brian Buikema on August 7, 1998 and they were married for 19...

Dec 30, 2017

Karen Sue Aspinall, age 64 of Freeport, Michigan, passed away December 30, 2017 at her residence. Karen was born on August 26, 1953 in Freeport, Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth Wayne and Marian (Bass) VanDenburg. She attended Thornapple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1971. Karen married Carl William Aspinall on July 16, 1983 and were married for 16 years. Karen...

Dec 27, 2017

Kenneth D. DeMott age 73 of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Battle Creek, to Francena and Ralph DeMott on May 18, 1944. He has lived in Hastings all his life. Ken grew up with his brother Ted DeMott and  sister Glenna Jean DeMott.

He ...

Dec 26, 2017

Sherry Susan Corbett, age 53 of Hastings died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 26, 2017. No services are scheduled at this time. Complete obituary will added when available.

Dec 23, 2017

Robert "Bob" Martin Brandt Of Hastings, passed away on December 23, 2017 at age 85. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1950, he graduated from Denby High School in Detroit. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany where he earned the rank of Corporal. He...

Dec 19, 2017

Roger Frederic Frank, age 86 of Hastings, passed away peacefully with family at his side, on December 19, 2017 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Roger was born on August 7, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Claude L. and Mildred E. (Carey) Frank. Roger graduated from Vermontville High School and attended Michigan State University. He honorably served in the...

Dec 18, 2017

Barbara Elaine Gross, age 82 of Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 18, 2017. Barbara was born in Flint, Michigan on November 21, 1935, the daughter of Rufus James and Mary Catherine (Krupp) Waldron. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended St. Lawrence School of Nursing, graduating...

Dec 16, 2017

Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught, age 86 of Hastings went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 16, 2017. Ken was born on July 9, 1931 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Elbert C. and Eula (Reid) Vaught. He attended Terre Haute Schools, and Indiana State University. Ken graduated from Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis) and...

Dec 14, 2017

Billy Joe Hays, age 86 of Hastings, passed peacefully at Pennock Hospital on December 14, 2017. Bill was born on May 25, 1931 in Batesville, Arkansas. The son of Walter and Edna Hays and brother to 12 siblings. He grew up in Clarkton, MO. He served in the Marines from 1951 to 1953, during the Korean War. In 1954 Bill...

Nov 26, 2017

Rocky Lee Burcham, age 57 of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away November 26, 2017 at his home. Rocky was born March 14, 1960 in Kendalville, Indiana, the son of George and Marshie (Richie) Burcham. He worked as a diesel mechanic for a good part of his life. Rocky was preceded in death by his father, George Burcham. He is survived by...

Nov 23, 2017

John Fredrick Straley II, age 33 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, November 23, 2017. John was born on September 1, 1984 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of John and Carlene Straley. John enjoyed farming, disk golf, helping people and was always the life of the party. He was a loving and caring person and dearly loved his...

Nov 18, 2017

Wilma I. (Cappon, Litchfield) Spaeth, Age 97, of Webberville, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Wilma was born on March 15, 1920, in Prairieville, Michigan to Cornelius and Nora (Adrianson) Cappon. Graduated from Woodland High School in 1937. She was married to Cleo Litchfield for 31 years until his death in 1970, spending most of that time...

Nov 17, 2017

Joan Juanita Garrett of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her loving family, who will be grateful every day for all the love and positive examples that she set for each one, Friday, November 17, 2017. Joan was born in Orangeville, Michigan on October 28, 1938, the daughter of Ralph and Juanita (Johncock) Jenkins. Joan graduated from Hastings High School. She...

Nov 12, 2017

Agnes Perkins, daughter of Leo and Agnes (Dooley) Taffee died on November 12, 2017. She was born in Hastings on December 17, 1923. Agnes attended St. Rose School through the 10th grade, then spent the last two years at Hastings High School, graduating in 1941. She attended Mercy College of Nursing in Detroit and became a registered nurse in 1945....

Nov 10, 2017

On Friday, November 10, Karen Sue VanBuren, passed away at her home near Woodland, Michigan. She was surrounded by her beloved husband, family and dear friends. Although the cancer she had so bravely fought for over 20 years ravaged her body, it was never able to shake her faith in her savior the Lord Jesus Christ, rob her of being...

Nov 8, 2017

Ardith Laurene Hart, age 89 of Hastings, passed away November 8, 2017 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Ardith was born on November 9, 1927 in South Sioux City, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Haubrick) Shook. She graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa. Ardith worked for the E.W. Bliss in the late 1940's and at the...

Nov 7, 2017

Deborah Sue Baker, age 61 of Delton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home. Deborah was born on June 7, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis and Wanna (Lyons) Clawson. She graduated from Hopkins High School. Deborah was a homemaker and lived a simple life. She raised 9 children and they were the center of her...

Nov 5, 2017

Vivien Rosina (Aladjem) Mudgett passed on November 5, 2017. Surrounded by family, Vivien's battle ended and she has joined the angels in Heaven. An avid learner, she attended many schools – from Cleveland Heights HS to Rutgers University – fulfilling her passion for education and her love of nursing. She was still actively working to complete her Doctorate in Nursing...