Obituary Listing

Oct 25, 2013

Donald Harley Harshman age 70 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 25, 2013 at his residence. Don was born in Laporte, Indiana on June 6, 1943 the son of Lebert W. and Anna Alice (Wilbur) Harshman.     He drove truck for most of his working career, until retirement.    Don married Sylvia Wiman on May 31, 1965.  He  enjoyed fishing, hunting...

Oct 21, 2013

Gene Russell Flint passed from this life on October 21, 2013. He was born August 25, 1934, the son of Beatrice and Marvin Flint. He married Dorothy Shurlow in 1960, she survives.  He is also survived by his son David (Melissa) Flint of San Marcos, Texas and daughter Julie (James Starzynski) Flint of Duluth, Minnesota, grandchildren Levi and Austin Flint...

Oct 19, 2013

Mary Joyce (Echtinaw) Towne age 87 of Hastings, passed away October 19, 2013 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Mary was born on July 29, 1926 in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Winifred (Wellman) Echtinaw. She attended Hastings Area Schools, graduating in 1944.

Mary married William Towne on March 9, 1946 at her parent's...

Oct 18, 2013

Budd W. Randall age 83 of Hastings, passed away October 18, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Budd was born on March 21, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of  Pete and Florence (Thomas) Randall.

Budd attended Star School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Oct 18, 2013

Obituary information to follow ..... A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, also in Hastings.

Oct 15, 2013

No services are being held.

Oct 12, 2013

Joshua Michael Scobey age 19 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2013 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Josh was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late Michael Scobey and Kristine (Howe) Jacobs. Josh graduated from Hastings High School, class of 2012. He was currently attending WMU College of Engineering.

Josh worked for Cooper...

Oct 11, 2013

Lawrence Linwood Roscoe, age 56 of Hastings, passed away at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Thursday October 10, 2013 as a result of an accident.

Larry was born in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Larry and Janice (Randall) Roscoe.

He attended Bellevue Schools. Larry has been employed by Flexfab for the past 23 years....

Oct 3, 2013

Daniel Lee Dostert, age 54 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Thursday October 3, 2013. He was born October 14, 1958 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of William and Christine (Jayne)Dostert. Dan Graduated from Hart High School and continued his education at Muskegon Community College and Kellogg Community College. Dan served in the United States Navy for 15 years and...

Oct 1, 2013

Michael Joseph Hawthorne left his beloved home of Hastings, Michigan to meet his maker on October 1st. 2013. Mike died with his two children at his bed side after a final day of celebrating his life with family and friends. Mike was taken by a rare and always fatal disease, PSP after waging a long and heroic battle of nearly...

Sep 29, 2013

Phyllis Kay Snyder age 60 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

She was born on December 21, 1952 in Hastings the daughter of Charlie and Rosa (Zettler) King. Phyllis graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School and later attended Kellogg Community College to attain an RN nursing degree.

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Sep 25, 2013

Sharon Dee Crofoot age 72 of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Sharon was born on June 6, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of George Edward and Mary Jane (Whyatt) Carpenter.

She attended and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. Sharon married Edward Crofoot on September...

Sep 22, 2013

William C. Cramer age 102 of Fruitland Park, Florida and formerly of Hastings passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013.

Bill was born on April 26, 1911 in Baltimore Township, the son of William B. and Edith (Reid) Cramer.

He graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. Bill married Mary E. Poland on October 2, 1932....

Sep 21, 2013

Zona G. Thomas age 91 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows Village in Hastings.

Zona was born on April 21, 1922 in Grant, Michigan the daughter of Robert Vern and Izetta (Walmsley) Neil. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1939. Zona married James Thomas on June 16, 1940. She worked on...

Sep 17, 2013

Nancy Lee Bird age 76 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her residence.

Nancy was born September 11, 1937 the daughter of Harold Richard and Alice Louise (Secord) Rice.

She worked for Baby Bliss in Nashville and Middleville. Nancy also worked as an afternoon cook at Thornapple Manor, retiring from...

Sep 15, 2013

Dale Alton Garrett age 78 of Dowling passed away September 15, 2013 at his home. Dale was born on December 22, 1934 at home in Baltimore Township, the son of Kenneth and Julia (Dunkleberger) Garrett.   He attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating in 1953. Dale married Joan Jenkins on December 6, 1958.  He worked as a Printer all of his life ...

Sep 14, 2013

Elizabeth Jane (Mullen) Sinclair of Hastings passed away on September 14, 2013. Jane was born on August 7, 1930 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, MI, the daughter of Stewart Mullen and Belle (Hughes) Mullen-Doster. She graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1948. She married the love of her life, John Edsel Sinclair on September 1, 1950.  Jane was employed...

Sep 12, 2013

Harley G. Wilson age 90 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013.

He was born on December 5, 1922, the son of George and Sadie (Sheathelm) Wilson.

Harley attended Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, graduating in 1942. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from March 3, 1943 until his discharge on March...

Sep 12, 2013

Roma Charmaine Barton went to join her Loving Lord and Savior, September 12, 2013. She was born to John Maynard and Laura Mae Stenzel, February 6, 1930 in Comstock, Michigan. She was a homemaker for her seven children, 10 grandchildren and dozens of great-grandchildren.  She loved the Barry County Fair and enjoyed sharing memories of her children showing their animals...

Sep 6, 2013

Respecting the families wishes, cremation has taken place and no public services are being held. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.