Obituary Listing

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.

Sep 5, 2013

Stephen Charles Jacobs, age 65, of Hastings, died at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, September 5, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 8, 1948 in Hastings, at Pennock Hospital, to Melvin and Alice (Lyarker) Jacobs.  He attended St. Rose Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1966.  He attended Ferris College...

Sep 2, 2013

Edgar J. McMellen age 83 of Hastings went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2013.

Ed was born on May 28, 1930 in Oakfield Township in Kent County, the son of Edgar and Myra (Jones) McMellen. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1948.

Ed honorably served in the U.S. Army during...

Sep 2, 2013

Robert W. Lemon age 25 of Middleville, Michigan died suddenly Monday, September 2, 2013, as a result of a bicycle/motor vehicle accident.

Rob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 19, 1987 the son of Patrick and Susan (Johnson) Lemon. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School, class of 2006. Rob attended Michigan State University, graduating...

Aug 23, 2013

William Michael Totten age 57 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away August 23, 2013, at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bill was born September 29, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Thomas David and Nancy (LaMothe) Totten.    He attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. Bill was employed by Kentwood Packing Company for twenty years.  He enjoyed playing golf, fishing...

Aug 22, 2013

Gertrude Maria Hentschel, passed away August 22, 2013 at Carveth Village, Middleville, MI, in attendance was her son Wolfram.   She was 95 years old and was a resident of Pennock Village in Hastings, prior to her move to Carveth Village in 2012. Gertrude was born August 23, 1917 in Oppeln, Germany to Paul and Agnes Potempa.  She married Alfred R....

Aug 19, 2013

Robert Franklin Chamberlain, Sr. passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. "Bob" was born September 9, 1927 in Little Valley, New York. He originally honored our country by serving in the U.S. Navy and re-enlisted to the U.S. Army.  He chose not to go into officer's training when offered by his commanders.  Robert Chamberlain, Sr. became the highest ranking NCO as...

Aug 18, 2013

Betty J. Flora, age 82, returned peacefully home to Jesus on August 18, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born at home in Middleville on November 1, 1930, to Russell and Leona Popps. Betty lived in the Middleville area most of her life except for 4 years in Florida and 14 years in Big Rapids, MI.  She moved...

Aug 17, 2013

Annetta Marie (Stamm) Dingman age 73 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away August 17, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Annetta was born November 11, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Burkett) Stamm. Annetta graduated from Hastings High School in 1958.  She also attended Davenport and Kellogg Community College. Annetta married Neal Dingman on June 12, 1960.  ...

Aug 17, 2013

Clifford Charles Treat Jr. age 70 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday August 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Hastings, Michigan, September 20, 1942, the son of Clifford and Thelma (Kidder) Treat Sr. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Thelma Treat Sr.,  stepson, Tim Benedict and brother, Donald Treat. Clifford is survived by...

Aug 15, 2013

Jeffery Carl VanAman age 57 of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2013 at his home, with family at his side.

Jeff was born on August 20, 1955 in Hastings the son of Cloyd and Margaret Jean (Fisher) VanAman. Jeff attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1974.

Jeff honorably served in the U.S. Army, discharged on...

Aug 12, 2013

Leonard A. McKnight age 93 of Hastings, passed away August 12, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

Leonard was born on May 7, 1920 at Albion, Montana, the son of Roy A. and Grace D. (Dye) McKnight. Leonard graduated from Ekalaka, Montana High School in 1938. He honorably served during World War II from 1942 until 1946....

Aug 11, 2013

Jack William Urie age 61 of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Jack was born on July 7, 1952 in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Charles and Marjory (Bryner) Urie. Jack graduated from Charlotte High School in 1970. He went on to attain his Federal Journeyman's Card. Jack served in the Michigan...