Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2014

Corey Lynn Kingsbury age 52 of Hastings, passed away Thursday April 3, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1961 in Allegan, Michigan,  the daughter of John L. and Mary L. (Hathaway) Billings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1980. Corey worked at various Nursing Homes as a cook, retiring due to health reasons. Corey married John...

Mar 29, 2014

Marlene Pearl Dunkelberger, age 77 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 29, 2014 at home, with family.

Marlene was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 11, 1936, the daughter of Aubrey and Doris (Kellogg) Porter. She attended Coldbrook School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Marlene married Ernest Neil Dunkelberger. She assisted her husband with his photography...

Mar 25, 2014

Edward Wilson Schneider age 67 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his residence. Edward was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 13, 1946, the son of Clarence and Wilma  Schneider.   He attended Bryon Center High School, graduating in 1964.   Ed worked for and retired from Bradford White Corporation in Middleville. Ed was a member of the...

Mar 24, 2014

Rodney Owen Thomas age 61 of Hastings passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

Rod was born in Hastings on March 22, 1953, the son of Owen J. and Norma R. (Robinson) Thomas. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1972. Rod married Vicki Tallent on November 29, 1986. He was employed at...

Mar 21, 2014

Kathryn Estella Mix of Hastings passed away March 21, 2014, at Schmidt House, Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI.

Kate was born January 30, 1918, in Sunfield, MI, to Bert and Ruth (Downing) Creitz. She studied music with teachers at Olivet College after high school, becoming a certified piano teacher in both Eaton and Barry Counties....

Mar 20, 2014

Nyla Jean Pierce Stanton passed away March 20, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born and raised in Dowling, Michigan, the oldest child of Marshall F. and Doris (Stanton) Pierce.

Nyla graduated from Hastings High School, later becoming employed and retiring from Security National Bank in Nashville. She was also co-owner of the famous "Saxon...

Mar 20, 2014

Elwood Eugene (Al) Totten age 71 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

Al was born on October 1, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Antone Elwood and Rosie Arlene (Nelson) Totten. Al attended Hastings High School. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life, driving...

Mar 20, 2014

The first day of Spring, March 20, 2014, our beloved earthly father, James M. Partridge I. went home to be with his personal Savior the Lord Jesus Christ.

He began life on September 28, 1930, born to proud parents, Lily and Milo Partridge. He resided in Hastings most of his life, graduating from Hastings High School in...

Mar 18, 2014

Richard Lewis Robleski age 76 of Hastings died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at his residence. Dick was born April 6, 1937 in Hastings, the son of Raymond and Vera (Bull) Robleski. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. Dick retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co. in 2002 after 30 years, he was also employed at EW Bliss, Panel Light and...

Mar 14, 2014

Stephen Edwin Lawrence age 53 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 14, 2014 in Hastings.

Steve was born on July 15, 1960 in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Walter Jesse and Geraldine (Adkins) Lawrence Sr. He attended and graduated from Hastings High School.

Steve held various jobs in the Hastings and Battle Creek Area....

Mar 10, 2014

Clayton R. (Bud) Hauschild Jr. age 78 of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Bryon Center.

Bud was born on September 10, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Clayton R. Hauschild Sr. and Murlynne E. (Treace) Roller. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in Kalamazoo in 1954 and received...

Mar 10, 2014

Mary Lou Russell age 65 of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at her home after a hard fight with cancer.

Mary Lou was born on August 27, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Louis Page and Jeanne (Denner) Page. She graduated from Portage Northern High School, class of 1966. Mary Lou also attended Davenport College, graduating...

Mar 10, 2014

Richard (Dick) Lyle Dean, 85 died at Thornapple Manor after a long illness, March 10, 2014.

Dick was born June 9, 1928 in a house in Hastings to Lyle and Gladys Dean.

Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and immediately joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Iowa until his discharge in 1948 in Seattle,...

Mar 5, 2014

Dale Arnold Boersma age 81 of Middleville, passed away March 5, 2014 at home surrounded by family.

Dale was born on March 21, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Paul Martin and Helen Mae (McMillan) Boersma. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1950. Dale then received his bachelors degree from Western Michigan University.

Dale...

Mar 3, 2014

Gordon Lee Chase, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014 from Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. He was surrounded by his family as he left to join our Heavenly Father. Gordon was born May 9, 1937 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI, the son of Lawrence & Hildred (Lehman) Chase. Gordon graduated from Woodland High School....

Mar 2, 2014

Russell Leroy Tryon Sr., age 73 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2014.

He married Patricia Niemeyer on February 5, 1977. Russ lived a full life and enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling and sharing memories. He always looked forward to hunting season and spending time in the woods with his boys. Russ retired from...

Mar 1, 2014

Elizabeth Joan Heidt age 84 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her residence in Hastings.

Elizabeth was born on February 12, 1930 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Henry J. and Elizabeth G. (Baker) Loftus. She graduated from Freeport High School. Elizabeth attended Nazareth College of Nursing and received her Bachelors Degree. She did her post...

Feb 22, 2014

Carl Morden Smith age 49 of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

Carl was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 20, 1964, the son of Lowell C. and Dorene J. (Granger) Smith. He graduated from Waverly High School in Lansing, Michigan. Carl also attended Oakland University.

Carl married Nicole Riarsis on March 28, 1999....

Feb 17, 2014

Charlotte Lee Hammond age 66 of Hastings passed away February 17, 2014 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Charlotte was born on December 7, 1947 in Coldwater, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse and Violetta (Saxmon) Batterson. She attended Pennfield High School, graduating in 1966 and later received an Associate's Degree from Kellogg Community College.

Charlotte married Michael Hammond...

Feb 17, 2014

Funeral Mass for Helen Irene Thomas will be held on Saturday, February 22, at 11:00 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Helen died February 17th at her home surrounded by her husband, all of her children and her sister. She was born in Middleville on September 15, 1929 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. Helen was married...