Gerald James Skedgell
Jan 9, 2016
Gerald James Skedgell passed away late Saturday night, January 9, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Gerald was born on August 8, 1927, the son of George and Angeline (Bleam) Skedgell of Nashville, Michigan. He grew up working on the family dairy farm. Gerald graduated from Nashville High School in 1945. In his Junior year of High School, Gerald...
Corinne M. Drake
Jan 8, 2016
Corinne M. Drake age 93 Of Hastings, passed away on Friday January 8 , 2016 at Pennock Hospital with her family at her side. She was married April 27 , 1946 to Albert W. Drake he preceded in death on December 27, 1964. Corinne was born in Lansing , Michigan the daughter of Thomas J. and Alice M. (Pigeon) Herbert....
Vickie Lee Burton
Jan 5, 2016
Vickie Lee Burton, age 55 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Magnum Care in Hastings. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rd. (M-43), Hastings, MI 49058 Memorial contributions may be made to Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway,...
Sandra L. Smith
Jan 1, 2016
Sandra L. Smith, age 60 of Hastings, passed away January 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Sandi was born on January 11, 1955 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Wanda Grace Jones and Theodore E. Smith. She attended and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1973. Over the years Sandi has worked in secretarial positions at EBI...
Douglas "Owen" Jones
Dec 20, 2015
Douglas "Owen" Jones, age 67 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, December 20, 2015. Owen was born on February 16, 1948 in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the son of John Wallace and Alma O. (Farstad) Jones. He attended Webster Elementary, and Devils Lake Jr. High and High School in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Owen also attended Lake Region...
Shirley Maxine Taggart
Dec 19, 2015
Shirley Maxine Taggart , age 77 of Grand Rapids and formally of Hastings , died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday December 19,2015 at her daughter's residence in Dorr, Michigan. She was born February 21 , 1938 in Hastings , Michigan the daughter of Jessie and Margaret (McGraph) Elliott. Shirley attended Woodland schools and graduated from High School...
Larry Gerard "Woz" Prowoznik
Dec 19, 2015
Larry Gerard Prowoznik (Woz), age 56 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence. Larry was born November 4, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Stanley and Geraldine (Penrose) Prowoznik. He has been the proud owner of Vitales Pizza in Hastings, Michigan for the past 40 years. Larry devoted his life to the running...
Virginia M. (Holler) Gies
Dec 8, 2015
Virginia M. (Holler) Gies passed away on December 8, 2015 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born February 27, 1930 in Ypsilanti, MI. Her parents were Earl and Rachel (Roark) Hollar. She grew up in Belleville, MI. Upon receiving her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University she taught mathematics in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor, MI, and while there...
Colleen Ann Iler
Dec 8, 2015
Colleen Ann (Byrne) Iler of Hastings passed away December 8, 2015 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, at the age of 56. Colleen was born December 20, 1958 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William and Illene (Howell) Byrne. She attended East Detroit High School, graduating in 1977. Colleen worked in the Insurance business for several years and later worked...
Clifford Michael Morse
Dec 3, 2015
Clifford Michael Morse, age 57 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cliff was born on February 1, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Clifford L. and Carol Ann (Voelz) Morse. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1976. Cliff also attended Kellogg Community College, graduating in May of 1983...
Lawrence "Larry" Theodore Kensington
Dec 1, 2015
Lawrence "Larry" Theodore Kensington, age 71 of Hastings, passed away at his home December 1, 2015. Larry was born on November 19, 1944 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Sonia Williams and Walter Piwko. He attended Anchor Bay High School, graduating in 1962. Larry also attended Lasalle University, receiving his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. He married Judy McGill...
Melva Nellie Allerding
Nov 30, 2015
Melva N. Allerding was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Thornapple Manor, where for 3 years, she was cared for by very able and precious people. She was born in Hastings, April 30, 1924, the daughter of William and Nellie (Billings) Clagett. Melva grew up on the farm and acquired good character traits from her...
Neil V. Will
Nov 23, 2015
Neil V. Will, age 85, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Berkeley Square, Hamilton, Ohio. He was born April 30, 1930 to Burl H. and Celia B. (Curtis) Will at their residence in Hastings, Michigan. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and the University of Michigan, College of Engineering in 1955, after serving in the U. S....
Donald William Ulrich
Nov 22, 2015
Donald W. Ulrich, age 95 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Donald was born on March 6, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Henry) Ulrich. He attended Waite High School in Toledo, Ohio, graduating in 1939. Donald honorably served in the Army Air Force during World War II....
Shonda Marie Slater
Nov 14, 2015
Shonda Marie Slater passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2015 at her residence. A memorial service was held in Watervliet, Michigan on November 21. 2015. No services will be held in Hastings.
Carol Ann Tobias
Nov 9, 2015
Carol A. (Sawdy) Tobias, age 77 of Freeport, passed away at her home, November 9, 2015 with family by her side, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 19, 1937 to Bethel and Mae (Sanborn) Sawdy. Carol was married to Roger Tobias, her soulmate and childhood sweetheart. He preceded her in death in 2010, one...
Wayne Adelbert Allen
Nov 7, 2015
Wayne Adelbert Allen, age 85 of Freeport, passed away November 7, 2015 at his home. Wayne was born in Barry County, Michigan, the son of Clinton and Maude (Harthorn) Allen. He married Alice Eaton on December 30, 1950. Wayne worked at General Motors until his retirement in 1993. He was a mechanic and loved working on cars. Wayne and Alice...
Walter Lee Beck
Nov 3, 2015
Walter Lee Beck, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Born October 9, 1931, Litchfield, MI of John and Inez Beck, raised on a farm in Delton and graduated in 1950. After graduation Walt worked at Steve Scott Cement Products in Delton . He then entered the U.S. Navy during Korean war 1950-54. Walt worked at...
Mason Paul Thomas
Nov 3, 2015
Mason Paul Thomas, age 89 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his home, with his family by his side. Mace was born on July 3, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Arthur Gilbert and Pearl (Moore) Thomas. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. He honorably served in the United States Army during World War II...
Richard Douglas Branch
Oct 29, 2015
Richard Douglas Branch age 63 of Hastings passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings after a hard fought battle with cancer. Richard was born April 19, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of Marion and Mary (Underwood) Branch. He graduated from Portage Northern High School in 1970. After graduating high school Rich worked in the logging industry...
