Sandra Dean Thompson
Jun 4, 2016
Sandra Dean Thompson Hastings Age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on June 4, 2016 at her home in Hastings. She was born November 24, 1936 in Hastings to Michael Alden and Dorothy Ellen (Dean) Todd. She graduated from Hastings High School and worked at Baby Bliss, Orchards Industries and Retired in 1998 from Hastings Manufacturing. She enjoyed playing...
Patricia Ann Light
May 25, 2016
Patricia Ann Light Hastings Age 84, passed away on May 25, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Clarksville, Michigan to Gottlieb and Pearl (Hanson) Roth. She graduated from high school in Lake Odessa and business college in Lansing. Pat worked in Lansing as an accountant for 30 years for the State of Michigan....
Rosezetta Marie Mcmellen
May 21, 2016
The Lord chose to take Rose home on her 84th birthday, back into the loving arms of her husband of almost 63 years. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Edgar McMellen, her parents, Ray and Meta (Bates) Haywood, and brothers, Donald and Robert Haywood, all of Hastings. She is survived by her son, James (Kim) McMellen, daughter, Julie...
Duane Eris Jarman
May 13, 2016
Duane Eris Jarman (May 25, 1923 - May 13, 2016) Duane Eris Jarman, 92, of Hastings died on May 13, 2016. He was born May 25, 1923, to parents Eris and Georgia Jarman in Hastings. His maternal grandmother helped with his birth at home. He went to Hastings area schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. He delivered...
Ernest Edward Hooten
May 12, 2016
Ernest E. (Pa) Hooten Munising, MI formerly of Freeport, MI Age 89, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Munising, Michigan. Pa was born on July 8, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ernest Charles and Nora Agnes (Loftus) Hooten. He attended Catholic schools in Grand Rapids and later received his truck driving credentials from Michigan State College in 1953....
Glennis Irene (Broyles) Norrell
May 8, 2016
Glennis Irene (Broyles) Norrell, age 91 of Hastings and formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away May 8, 2016 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Glennis was born on October 10, 1924 in DeKalb County, Alabama the daughter of Frank and Mae (Smith) Broyles. She attended Fort Payne High School, graduating in 1941. Glennis worked for many years as a secretary in...
George F. Goodacre
May 7, 2016
George F. Goodacre, age 85 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. George was born July 24, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William and Marie (Rouse) Goodacre. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1948. George retired from the Michigan Air National Guard as Chief Master Sergeant in 1986 after serving 37 1/2 years. During his...
Juanita Yarger
May 7, 2016
Juanita Yarger, Freeport, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday evening May 07th 2016 in Pennock Hospital. She was born March 13, 1926 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Inez (Ford) and Aubrey Swift. She graduated from Hastings High School where she met her future husband Richard (Dick) Vern Yarger, in 1943. She married...
Joanne Kathleen Wallin
May 4, 2016
Joanne Kathleen (Gowan) Wallin, age 85 of Hastings, passed away May 4, 2016 at her residence. Joanne was born on January 1, 1931, the daughter of James and DeNelda (Johnson) Gowan, of Jamestown, NY. Joanne and her two siblings grew up in the village of Bemus Point, New York, a small town located on Chautauqua Lake just outside of Jamestown,...
Conchita Patricia Downing
Apr 30, 2016
Conchita Patricia Downing, age 85 of Nashville, passed away April 30, 2016 at her home. Pat was born in Bryan, Ohio on October 15, 1930, the daughter of Pasqual and Lillian (Beard) Rodriguez. She married Howard Downing on January 15, 1949. Pat enjoyed gardening, however her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. Pat...
Patricia Lou Murphy
Apr 28, 2016
Patricia Lou Murphy, age 79 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away April 28, 2016 at her home. Pat was born July 16, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Leo and Dorothia (Mosher) Murphy. She graduated from Portland High School in 1954 and attended Central Michigan University, graduating in 1958. Pat was employed by Hastings Area Schools from 1958 until her...
Theresa Marjorie Ralston
Apr 24, 2016
Theresa Marjorie (Borowiak) Ralston age 89 of Gaylord, Michigan passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Theresa was born in Gaylord, Michigan on November 13, 1926, the daughter of Steve and Francis (Jonas) Borowiak. She attended St. Mary's Cathedral School until the 8th grade. Theresa worked for Standard Products, where she met her husband Harvey Ralston,...
Edith M. Robinson
Apr 22, 2016
Edith Mabel Robinson, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with family by her side at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, April 22, 2016. Born May 23, 1923 in Royal Oak, Michigan, daughter of Clinton and Edith (Ward) Shaw. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1941. Edie married Malcolm Robinson on December 15, 1949. She worked...
David Charles Sonsmith
Apr 22, 2016
David Charles Sonsmith, age 82 of Hastings, passed away April 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, in Jacksonville, Florida. David was born on February 2, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Henry and Audrey (Brown) Sonsmith. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1952. David obtained his mechanical engineering degree in 1957 from the University of Detroit. He also...
Mark Anthony "Brownie" Brown
Apr 17, 2016
Mark Anthony "Brownie" Brown, age 50 of Kokomo, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, April 17, 2016 at his mother's home in Hastings. Mark was born on July 8, 1965 in Paw Paw, Michigan the son of Joseph and Joyce (Brown) Moser. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1984. Mark honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1985 to...
David Richard Scott
Apr 17, 2016
David "Umpa" Richard Scott, age 35 of Hastings passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Hastings. David was the born on July 24, 1980 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Dan and Debbie (Armour) Scott. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1999. Dave worked for McKeough Brother's Roofing from 1999 to 2003. He has worked at Scott's Farm...
Helen Ruth Root
Apr 16, 2016
Helen Ruth Root age 86 of Hastings, passed away April 16, 2016 at her home. Helen was born in Centralia, Washington on August 29, 1929, the daughter of Jerry Robert Chumbley; adopted by Edward W. East and Mary Ethel Robbins. She graduated from Everett High School in 1947. Helen married Richard Ellis Root on October 4, 1948. Helen worked for...
Carl Lawrence Hathaway
Apr 16, 2016
Carl L. Hathaway, age 88 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Christian Rest Home in Grand Rapids. Carl was born on August 19, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard and Grace (Olner) Hathaway. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. He married Beulah (Boonie) Myers on September 19, 1945. Carl moved into Hastings...
Henry "Hank" Martin Teunessen
Apr 15, 2016
Henry Martin Teunessen went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully, at home surrounded by his own Army of loved ones on the dawn of April 15, 2016 within hours after his 70th birthday. Born April 14, 1946 in Hastings, Michigan; the son of Dutch descendants, John and Ann Teunessen. Henry graduated from Hastings High School in...
Georgia Ann Ellis-Leonard
Apr 13, 2016
Georgia Ann Ellis-Leonard, age 65 of Middleville , passed away on Wednesday April 13 , 2016 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born February 14 , 1951 in Battle Creek , Michigan the daughter of Robert James and Eva Marie ( Belkowski ) Ellis . Georgia attended Hastings area schools . Her employment included Hastings...
