Marian K. Wurm
Sep 21, 2016
Marian K. Wurm, age 81 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2016. Marian was born on April 26, 1935, the daughter of Harold E. and Frances I. (McIntyre) Jones. She attended and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1953. Marian and Fred Wurm were married on October 16, 1971. Marian worked at the National Bank of Hastings...
Kenneth Raymond Radant
Sep 20, 2016
Kenneth Raymond Radant died Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at age 80. Ken was born January 1, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan, son of Raymond and Josephine Radant. He married Marjorie Radant on June 15, 1957. Ken was President of Barry Broadcasting Co. and General Manager of radio stations WBCH AM & FM in Hastings. His radio career started in 1953 when...
Carmon Long
Sep 17, 2016
Carmon Long of Nashville, passed away at his home on September 18, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born on April 14, 1945 in Royalton, Kentucky, the son of Homer and Loretta (Bailey) Long. Carmon attended Hastings High School. He married Linda Lou Rishel on October 17, 1987. Carmon worked at the Target warehouse as a switcher. He...
Kenneth "Ken" Lauren Kensington
Sep 17, 2016
Kenneth "Ken" Lauren Kensington age 76, of Hastings, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2016 at home with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Kensington, mother, Sonja Williams, step-father, Walter Piwko and brother Larry Kensington. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kensington, sons Kenneth (Amy) Kensington, David Kensington, Laurie Sunior,...
Louis Dell'Eva
Sep 13, 2016
Louis Dell'Eva, age 92 of Hastings, died September 13, 2016. Louis was born in Tabiadon di Val, Italy on August 14, 1924, the son of Felice and Amalia (Ganz) Dell'Eva. He moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1937. Louis graduated from St. Joseph High School, Detroit in 1941. He honorably served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945. Louis married...
Joan Marie Braendle
Sep 13, 2016
Lord, please accept our beautiful musical lady into your glorious kingdom as a Special Angel. Joan Marie Braendle, age 85, of Hastings passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born March 13, 1931, an only child to Maria C. (Weber) and Cecil L. Ashurst, in Havana, Illinois. Mrs. Braendle attended Havana...
Dollie Mae Larsen
Sep 11, 2016
Dollie Mae (Hubbard) Larsen of Hastings, Michigan passed away on September 11, 2016, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. The youngest of six children, Dollie was the daughter of Leonidas and Mabel (Boring) Hubbard. She was born in Shepard, Michigan on January 14, 1935 and grew up in Evart, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Karl, in...
Maxine Eaton
Sep 7, 2016
Maxine Eaton of Hastings, passed away on September 7, 2016 at the age of 90. Maxine was born in Vermontville, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Bessie (Housler) Kuball, on August 20, 1926. She was married to Henry Eaton on March 25, 1946. She traveled to Florida with Henry for many years. She enjoyed crocheting. She was employed at Barry...
Clarence Everet Hause
Sep 2, 2016
Clarence Everet Hause Age 92, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, Michigan. He was born on May 10, 1924 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma the son of Homer and Mamie (Paulk) Hause. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and honorably served in seven major battles in World War II including...
John Robert Warren
Aug 22, 2016
John Robert Warren, age 76 of Rutland Charter Township, died August 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Johanna (Brueckner) Warren. He married Beverly Armstrong on August 7, 1965 in Port Huron, Michigan. In his early years, he lived in East Toledo just below what they...
Henrietta Marie (Gregory) Gillons - Spoelstra
Aug 19, 2016
Henrietta Marie (Gregory) Gillons - Spoelstra, age 84 of Hastings, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence. Marie was born on September 25, 1931, the daughter of Henry W. and Georgie (Keller) Gregory. She attended Hastings High School, graduating class of 1949. Marie worked at Hastings Manufacturing from 1951 to 1987, when she retired. Marie married Frank Gillons...
William E. Towne
Aug 14, 2016
William E. Towne passed peacefully away at home August 14, 2016, surrounded by his family. Bill was born January 10, 1926 to Violet and Lawrence Towne in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Barbara, and his high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years Mary Joyce (Echtinaw). He is survived by his son David (Mary)...
Ethyl L. Simon
Aug 11, 2016
Ethyl Simon, age 87 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2016 at Magnum Care in Hastings. Ethyl was born on November 20, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Chester and Mabel Johncock. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1947. Ethyl married James Simon on May 25, 1978. She worked for and retired from Hastings Manufacturing. Ethyl enjoyed...
Philip Jon Myers
Aug 10, 2016
Philip Jon Myers, age 68 of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Heartland Manor in Battle Creek. Philip was born January 19, 1948 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Virginia (Gilding) Myers. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. Phil married Judy Frye on July 22, 1967. Phil worked at Shirkey's IGA during the mid...
Victoria (Vicki) Avink Purgiel
Aug 10, 2016
Victoria (Vicki) Avink Purgiel, age 61 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Vicki was born September 17, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the only daughter of Henry and Nadeine Avink. After graduation from Godwin Heights High School she attended Michigan State University and...
Thomas Olivarri Montes
Aug 9, 2016
Thomas Olivarri Montes, age 51 of Delton, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Magnum Care in Hastings. Tommy was born on December 20, 1964 in Vicksburg, Michigan, the son of Francisco and Estella (Olivarri) Montes. He graduated from Delton High School. Tommy was a self employed Logger. He married Mariana Perez on May 25, 2001. Tommy enjoyed the outdoors...
Harriet "Jean" Kimmel
Aug 9, 2016
H. Jean Kimmel, age 94 of Hastings, passed away on August 9, 2016 at Magnum Care in Hastings. She was born in Hastings, April 5, 1922 the second of six daughters born to Donna May Welton and Edward Leo Harrington. Graduated from Hastings High School Class of 1939 with honors. Married Harold Kimmel on March 15, 1947. He preceded her...
Brian Mark Brandt
Aug 6, 2016
Brian Mark Brandt, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 6, 2016 at his home at the age of 59. Brian was born May 2, 1957 in Highland Park, Michigan to Robert Brandt and Patricia (Brandt) Twyman. Brian leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Laura (Briggs) Brandt, along with his three daughters; Brandi (Jason) Brandenburg of Highlands Ranch, Colorado,...
Floyd E. Hughes
Aug 6, 2016
Rev. Floyd E. Hughes, age 77, of Kentwood, MI, went to be with his Lord Saturday, August 6, 2016. Floyd was born in Whelen Springs, AR, to James Hardy and Dovie Dee (Davis) Hughes. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wana; 5 children, Naomi (Sam) Younglove, Rhoda (Rev. Hardy) Smith, Yvonne (Rev. Scott) Hanson, Sarah (Derrick) DeMey...
Meredith "Mike" Jasper Reid Jr.
Aug 3, 2016
Meredith "Mike" Jasper Reid Jr., age 63 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away August 3, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mike was born on September 18, 1952 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Meredith (Mike) Reid, Sr., and Shirley M. Morgan. He attended Hastings High School. Mike was a self employed mechanic. He loved working on motorcycles. Mike...
