Obituary Listing

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.

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.  ...