Margie Esther Slocum
Jun 18, 2017
Margie E. Slocum, age 84, of Hastings passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 after a long and joyful life. She was born September 4, 1932, the eldest of seven children, to Marguerite (DeMott) and Keet Tobias. She was raised on the family farm where she learned the rewards of hard work and the pleasure of family love. She attended Hinds...
Camilia Jessie Ray
Jun 18, 2017
Camilia Jessie Ray, age 29 of Hastings, Michigan passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 18, 2017, as a result of an auto accident. Camilia was born on August 22, 1987 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Eugene Ray and Emily Mendez. She graduated from Mooseheart High School in Illinois, class of 2005. She received her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice...
Donald Leroy Martin
Jun 17, 2017
Donald Leroy Martin, age 86 of Custer, Michigan and formerly Hastings, Michigan, passed away June 17, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Donald was born in Ithaca, Michigan on March 29, 1931, the son of Lynn and Rena (Babcock) Martin. Don graduated from Fulton High School. Don married (Cecelia) Joan Gantz on June 11, 1951. He worked for E.W....
George L. Elliott
Jun 15, 2017
George L. Elliott of Hastings, Michigan, passed away at the age of 84, June 15, 2017 at Pennock Hospital with his family at his bedside. George was born June 2, 1933 in Boston Township, Ionia County, Michigan, the son of Jesse Elliott and Margaret (McGrath) Sole. George attended Woodland High School until 10th grade. He served in the United States...
Colleen Mary Schantz
Jun 14, 2017
Colleen Mary Schantz, age 87, passed away on June 14, 2017 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Colleen was born on September 6, 1929 to Carey and Ethel (Bird) Jones in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1947, where she was the Salutatorian of her class and also received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award during her senior year. She...
Timothy James Clemens
Jun 10, 2017
Timothy James Clemens Died unexpectedly on June 10, 2017 in Hastings, Michigan at age 60. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 22, 1957, the son of Kenneth and Barbara (Elder) Clemens. He graduated from Hastings High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He worked for Lacks Enterprise. On July 13, 1996 he married Robin Ranae Sittas. Tim...
Marlene A. Lawrence
Jun 7, 2017
Marlene Ann (Clark) Lawrence On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at age 85, Marlene Lawrence, a resident at Thornapple Manor, was relieved of her pain. The Lord sent the angel Gabriel to comfort her weary spirit as she embarked on her next great adventure. She was born on June 20, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of William W. and Thelma...
Jack Lawrence Schreiner
Jun 3, 2017
Jack L. Schreiner, age 92 of Nashville, passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at Evergreen Manor in Springfield, Michigan. Jack was born on January 24, 1925 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of John and Katherine (Wills) Schreiner. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Jack retired from Kellogg in 1980 at the age of 55. He also worked for...
Larry Gene Johnson
Jun 1, 2017
Larry Gene Johnson, age 56 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife by his side. Larry was born on January 7, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Gene E. and Iva (Lu) Newman Johnson. He attended Lansing Everett High School, class of 1979. Larry married Debra Sue...
John "Jack" Brower Walton
May 26, 2017
Dr. John B. Walton (Jack), D.O. John was born in Chicago August 14th 1926 to DeForrest D. and Amelia Louise (Potter) Walton. He moved with his family to Hastings in July of 1929 when his father began practice as an Optometrist—a practice John later assumed. During his High School years, he worked at Hastings City Bank and Hodges Jewelry. Upon...
John Ellsworth Mullenix Sr.
May 24, 2017
John Ellsworth Mullenix Sr., age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home. John was born in Woodland, Michigan, on April 18, 1924, the son of Sanford James and Bertha Glee (Wagamon) Mullenix. He graduated from the Woodland Township School in 1942. John honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943...
Jack Allen James
May 21, 2017
Jack Allen James, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Jack was born on September 30, 1938 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Keith and Mary (Chenney) James. He was a Hastings High School graduate. After High School, Jack honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He married Bonnie...
Betty Louise Hopkins
May 17, 2017
Betty Louise Hopkins, age 86 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her family on May 17, 2017 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the daughter of Maurice Lyman and Lillian Belle (Daily) Patten. Betty moved with her parents to Hastings and graduated in 1948 from Hastings High School. She...
Christopher Banash
May 14, 2017
Chris Banash, age 59, of Hastings, MI, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 14, 2017. Chris and his family were lifelong residents of Leach Lake. He attended Kalamazoo College and Aquinas College. In the 1980s Chris worked at Crazy Larry's Record Store in Grand Rapids, later moving to West Michigan Floral, and then Youngblood Automation where he was...
Russell Wellington Hart Jr.
May 8, 2017
Russell Wellington Hart Jr., age 91 of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Russell was born on November 10, 1925 in Hope Township, Michigan, the son of Russell and Lynn (Lawton) Hart Sr. He attended Delton Schools. Russell honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Russell worked for E.W....
Emma Lucille Blakely
May 4, 2017
Emma Lucille Blakely, age 8 of Hastings, passed away peacefully May 4, 2017. Emma was born on October 6, 2008 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Kurt and Erin (Blouw) Blakely. She enjoyed listening to music, going on car rides and golf cart rides, going to horse shows, camping and Uncle Kris's space ship. Emma was preceded in death...
Mark Charles Horning
May 4, 2017
Mark Charles Horning, age 68 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017, at his home in Hastings, with family by his side. Mark was born on May 22, 1948 in Midland, Michigan, the son of Murvel L. and Rosemary F. Wright. He attended Midland High School, graduating in 1966. In Mark's early years he worked for Lloyd's Market...
James Howard Harrington
May 1, 2017
James Howard Harrington, age 73 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away May 1, 2017 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. James was born June 12, 1943 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of, Howard and Marie (Nye) Harrington. He attended Middleville and Hastings Schools. Jim retired from Hastings Manufacturing. He was a life member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, serving as...
Michael Lloyd Pennington
Apr 25, 2017
Michael Lloyd Pennington, age 61 of Hastings, passed away April 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born January 12, 1956 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Lloyd and Susan (Janose) Pennington Jr. He graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1974. Mike was co-owner and operator of Pennington Construction with his brother Steve for the...
Charles James Converse, Sr.
Apr 23, 2017
Charles James Converse, age 76, of Hastings, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Charles was born to the late Charles R. and Mae L. (Britten) Converse in Hastings, MI on November 8, 1940. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Lou Steeby on June 12, 1959, the week after Bonnie graduated high...
