Ann Marie Sinclair
Jan 9, 2014
Ann Marie Sinclair passed away at Spectrum Hospital on January 9, 2014, after a battle with cancer. Ann, age 57, was the daughter of Alice and Steven Bauer of Lowell Michigan, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Sinclair of Hastings; sisters Susan (Leonard) Hanline and Sharon (Tony) Ellison (nephews Tony and Steven) of Lowell;...
Kenneth Otis Kuempel
Jan 6, 2014
Kenneth Otis Kuempel age 87 of Hastings passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Kenny was born on August 13, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Oscar S. and Flossie V. (Harthy) Kuempel. Kenny attended Hastings High School. He honorably served in the US Army during World War II from 1944 until 1946. Kenny married...
Ronald V Conklin
Jan 5, 2014
Ronald V Conklin 89 of Hastings and formerly Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 5, 2014 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Assyria Township, Barry County, MI to David V and L Gladys (Jones) Conklin on May 4, 1924, one of fraternal twins.
He is survived by his wife of 65...
Timothy Charles Nixon
Jan 4, 2014
Timothy Charles Nixon, age 50, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2014.
Tim was born in Battle Creek on May 28, 1963 to Ralph Charles Nixon and Marjorie Christine Wilder. He graduated from Athens High School in 1981, received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1984, and received a Bachelor's...
Bernadene Naomi Van Syckle
Jan 2, 2014
Bernadene Naomi Van Syckle age 88 of Dowling, passed away January 2, 2014 at Flower House Adult Foster Care in Nashville, under the care of Grace Hospice. Bernadene was born on November 8, 1925, the daughter of Wilbur K. and Minnie Elizabeth (Hendershot) Schantz.  She attended Hendershot School K-8th grade and graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Bernadene married...
John F. Kowal
Dec 27, 2013
John F. Kowal age 89 of Hastings, passed away December 27, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. John was born on June 5, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of John B. and Hazel (Haley) Kowal. He attended Chappel School in Leighton Township. John honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946. He married Virginia Hammons on...
Geneva Isabell Dryer
Dec 23, 2013
Geneva Isabell Dryer age 84 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
Geneva was born on March 21, 1929 in Lake Odessa, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel Leroy and Alice Emma (Kauffman) Archer. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School. Geneva married John Dryer Jr. on August 20, 1953.
Geneva...
Maxine Ruth Lee
Dec 22, 2013
Maxine Ruth Lee age 84 of Cloverdale, Michigan, passed away December 22, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Maxine was born on July 31, 1929 in Cloverdale, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle F. and Dorothy O. (Johncock) Kingsbury. She graduated from Delton High School in 1948. Maxine retired from Hastings Manufacturing in 1988 after 40 years of service. She then...
Ruth Margarette Bender
Dec 17, 2013
Ruth Margarette Bender, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. A loving Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law and devoted wife.
She was born on February 12, 1920.
Ruth is survived by two sons, Jack (Cindy) Bender of Zeeland, Randy (Mary Lou) Bender of Lansing, three grandchildren, Jenny (Frank) Russell of Holland, Joe (Stephanie) Bender currently living in...
Vera Nettie Tasker
Dec 17, 2013
Vera N. Tasker age 94 of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away December 17, 2013 in Tavares, Florida.
Vera was born in Yankee Springs Township on October 13, 1919, the daughter of Harry R. and Mildred V. (Converse) Latta. Vera graduated from Middleville High School. She married Harold Tasker on February 19, 1965.
Vera worked for and retired...
Wilford (Rip) Ripley
Dec 15, 2013
Wilford (Rip) Ripley age 93 of Hastings, passed away December 15, 2013 at Pennock Hospital with loved ones at his side.
Rip was born at home on January 20, 1920 in Bellevue, MI the son of Claude and Velma Pearl (Rial) Ripley. He attended Southwestern School in Battle Creek and Culver School to the 8th grade. In 1942 Rip...
Richard F. Bennett
Dec 15, 2013
Richard F. Bennett age 89 of Hastings, passed away on December 15, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Richard was born on April 27, 1924 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Forrest and Ethel (Warner) Bennett. He attended Hastings Area Schools. Richard honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Richard married Nancy Shackell on...
Patricia Diane Glod
Dec 15, 2013
Patricia "Diane" Glod age 64 of Hastings and formally of West Branch, passed away December 15, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Diane was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 11, 1949, the daughter of Charles P. and Cecelia Rose (Rozwadowski) Oliver. She attended and graduated from Cass Tech High School in 1968. Diane worked as a secretary for St....
Louise Clara Scott
Dec 14, 2013
Louise Clara Scott age 81 of Hastings passed away at her home on December 14, 2013 with family at her side. Louise was born on October 17, 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of Lewis and Clara (Brinker) Harry. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1951. Louise married Richard Scott on August 1, 1952.  They celebrated their 61st anniversary this...
Diane Lynne Dutcher
Dec 7, 2013
Diane Lynne Dutcher age 54 of Freeport, passed away December 7, 2013 at home, peacefully with family at her side.
Diane was born on March 2, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Hank Stoepker and Shirley Czyzyk. She attended Comstock Park High School, graduating in 1978. Diane married Donald Dutcher on October 20, 1979. She worked as...
Donald L. Preston
Dec 1, 2013
Donald L. Preston age 90 of Freeport, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. He was born on November 12, 1923 in Allegan County, the son of Arthur and Addah (Hall) Preston. Donald graduated from Freeport School in 1942. He married Mary Ann Pennington on August 26, 1945. She proceeded him in death in 2002. Donald...
Janet Faye (Burnes) Longcore, Burgtorf
Nov 30, 2013
Janet Faye (Burnes) Longcore, Burgtorf, age 76 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Oakview Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Janet was born on October 15, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Mervin and Doris (Downing) Burns.  She graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1956. Janet received her LNP degree in 1959 from a nursing school...
Phyllis Ann (Hoyer) Castleman
Nov 29, 2013
Phyllis Ann (Hoyer) Castleman age 85 of Hastings, passed away November 29, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Phyllis was born on January 10, 1928 in Sandusky, Ohio the daughter of Emerson and Viola (Phillipp) Hoyer.   She attended Sandusky High School, graduating in 1945. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University . Phyllis...
Alexander B. "Ike" Usborne
Nov 26, 2013
Alexander B. "Ike" Usborne, died on November 26, 2013 in Hastings, Michigan. Ike was born the youngest of eight children on Christmas Eve, 1924, to John and Elma Verde (Knowles) Usborne in Carlton Twp., Barry Co., Michigan. He grew up on the family farm, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1942.
He worked on the farm...
Melvin Ray Goodson
Nov 22, 2013
Melvin Ray Goodson, age 87, of Hastings, Michigan passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Magnum Care. Melvin was born January 4th, 1926 in Portland Indiana, son of Leland H. Goodson and Elva M. (Gagle) Goodson. In his early years Melvin farmed. In the 1950's he worked at a Shell gas station and later became a manager for Clark Equipment...
