Stephen C. Jacobs
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...
Edgar J. Mcmellen
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...
Robert W. Lemon
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...
William Michael Totten
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...
Gertrude Maria Hentschel
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....
Robert Franklin Chamberlain Sr.
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...
Betty Jean (Popps) Flora
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...
Annetta Marie Dingman
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.  ...
Clifford C. Treat
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...
Jeffery Carl Vanaman
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...
Leonard Arthur Mcknight
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....
Jack William Urie
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...
Susan Jeanne Long
Aug 2, 2013
Susan Jeanne Long (Graham) passed on to Heaven early Friday morning, August 2, 2013. Susan was born in Detroit but was raised and attended school in Parchment, Michigan. As a young adult, Susan spent her summers with her family at their lake house on Gun Lake in the Hastings, Michigan area.
Walter Wayne Winebrenner
Aug 1, 2013
Walter Wayne Winebrenner, age 85 of Hastings, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday evening, Aug 1, 2013. He died at home with family members surrounding him.
He was born September 27, 1927, the seventh child of Norris James & Ruby Jane (Skinner)...
Barbara A. Stevens
Jul 26, 2013
Barbara A. Stevens age 79 of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at her residence. Barbara was born on April 11, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Erwin and Hazel (Hale) Sweezey.   She graduated from High School in Battle Creek and then attained her LPN . Barbara's great-great grandfather was Alexander Hamilton, by his second wife, Sarah....
Samuel P. Colley
Jul 25, 2013
Samuel P. Colley age 77 of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Samuel was born on February 24, 1936 in Witcherville, Arkansas, the son of Samuel V. and Pruddie M. (Hocott) Colley.   Samuel was a graduate of Ferndale High School.  He was a self-employed businessowner.  Samuel married Carol Jean Virta in...
George Ronald Kimpel
Jul 23, 2013
George Ronald Kimpel age 80 of Hastings, passed away July 23, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. George was born on Jully 21, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Emma (Hammer) Kimpel.  George honorably served in the United States Army from August 1953 to June 1955, stationed in Germany.  He worked as a decoder in the U.S....
Teressa Ann Newton (Harwood)
Jul 15, 2013
Teressa Ann Newton (Harwood) age 50 of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on November 14, 1962, the daughter of Dwight Newton and Mary (Kettle) Earl. Teressa attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1980. She married Brian Harwood on July 28, 2000. Teressa did child care...
Eunice Dale Higdon Priddy
Jul 15, 2013
Eunice Dale Higdon Priddy, age 88 of Nashville, Michigan passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Eunice was born in Streeter, North Dakota on June 22, 1925, the daughter of George and Virginia (Bell) Higdon. She attended Nashville High School, graduating in 1943.
Eunice married Lloyd Priddy on May 29, 1944...
Stacey Janee Ballard
Jul 13, 2013
OUR BELOVED DAUGHTER, SISTER, SISTER-IN-LAW, AUNT AND MOTHER, STACEY JANEE BALLARD, AGE 35, LEFT THIS EARTH UNEXPECTEDLY ON JULY 14, 2013. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HER ENORMOUS HEART, GENEROSITY AND BEAUTIFUL SMILE. HER LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL WAS NEVER ENDING AND SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
SHE WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER...
