Robert Joe Stowell
May 18, 2013
Robert Joe Stowell age 85, of Grand Rapids and formerly Hastings, passed away May 18, 2013, peacefully at home.
Bob was born May 31, 1928 in Hastings, the son of Chester and Florabelle (Willits) Stowell. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1946.
Bob married Betty Jean Fuller on July 3, 1949.
Bob...
Larry Richards Hollenbeck
May 18, 2013
Larry Richards Hollenbeck, 73, left his extraordinary earthly life behind to investigate the backroads, campgrounds, mountains and shorelines of heaven on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital.
He was born April 4, 1940, in Flint, Michigan to Floyd and Frances Hollenbeck.
He was a competitive swimmer in high school, even trying out for the...
Joan Martha Boyce
May 17, 2013
Joan Martha Boyce, 79, of Hastings passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at home with family and loved ones.
She was born September 8, 1933 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Floyd W. and Erissa A. (Burton) Webster. Joan graduated from Wellsboro High School. She married Edward Boyce on December 3, 1970.
She was employed...
Jack Deward Slocum
May 13, 2013
Jack D. Slocum, age 82 of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at his residence.
He was born October 26, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Fredrick and Elsie (Johnson) Slocum.
Along with twin sisters, Janet and Joan, Jack grew up in Hastings, Michigan, graduating from Hastings High School in 1948. After...
Paul Ernest Neal
May 12, 2013
Paul Ernest Neal age 46, born August 16, 1966 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to Ernest and JoAnn (Neal) Beachnau, passed away on May 12, 2013 at his residence.
Paul attended and graduated from Hastings High School. He was employed by the Bliss and Hastings Manufacturing and for six years owned and operated MP Construction with his best...
Sondra L. (Gallup) Monroe
May 6, 2013
Sondra L. (Gallup) Monroe age 78 of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, May 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth, in Grand Rapids.
Sandy was born on August 26, 1934 in Hagerstown, Maryland, the daughter of Bill and Blanche (Black) Harne. On October 25, 1975, Sandy married Andy Monroe. They were married 35 years until his death on...
Anne Mae Hamaty
May 1, 2013
Anne Mae Hamaty age 83, of Hastings passed away Wednesday May 1, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by family.
She was born October 4, 1929 in Charlevoix, Michigan the daughter of Charlie and Helen (Garland) Cellner. Anne graduated from Charlevoix High School. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a life long volunteer for...
Robert Lee Woodmansee
May 1, 2013
Robert Lee Woodmansee age 77 of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence. Robert was born November 5, 1935, in Dowling, Michigan, the son of Harry Albert and Gladys Marie (Gerber) Woodmansee.  He attended Dowling area schools. Robert served in the US Army as a military policeman in France. He was dishonorably discharged when the military found...
Rowena Miriam Hale
Apr 28, 2013
Rowena Miriam (Sheffer) Hale, age 96 of Hastings passed, away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Rowena was born in Fennville, Michigan on October 13, 1916, the daughter of S. Maurice and Doris (Schoenlaub) Sheffer. She graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1934, as class Valedictorian. Rowena graduated from the University of Michigan in 1938. She...
Betty Lucille Steward
Apr 24, 2013
Betty Lucille (Wight) Steward, age 86, of Hastings, passed away April 24, 2013 in loving Hospice care at Sarasota Florida Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1926 in Williamston, the daughter of Richard and Rosa Wight. Betty was married to Arthur Steward, Jr. on June 14, 1946 in Bellevue. Betty so loved her second home...
Thomas Allen Weigel
Apr 22, 2013
Thomas Allen Weigel, age 64 of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
He was born in Manhattan, New York on February 24, 1949, the son of Oscar and Ila (VanWheelder) Weigel. Tom attended Grand Rapids Central High School, graduating in 1967. He was employed by Valley City Linen in Grand Rapids...
John George Walsh
Apr 21, 2013
John George Walsh, 77, a resident of Mount Dora, FLA and Michigan died peacefully Sunday April 21, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 25, 1935 in Erie, PA, John was incredibly generous and kind; he will be missed by many. John was a natural teacher in his heart, a sales trainer by profession, and owner of the Walsh...
Betty Jane Lancaster
Apr 19, 2013
Betty Jane Lancaster, age 89 of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at Magnum Care in Hastings.
She was born April 16, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtle (Hines) Strimback. Betty married Leo Lancaster on December 24, 1945. She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed taking care of her family.
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Samuel R. Johnston
Apr 17, 2013
Samuel R. Johnston, age 87, of Hastings, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
He was born in Harlingen, Texas on February 11, 1926, the son of Horace and Beulah (Troup) Johnston. Samuel attended DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio, graduating in 1944. He honorably served in the US Navy Armed Guard...
Lois Mae Terry
Apr 9, 2013
Lois Mae Terry, age 83 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her residence.
She was born on March 12, 1930, the daughter of Forest and Lizzy (Waters) Weaver. Lois attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1948. Lois worked for E.W. Bliss for two years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker.
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Ronald Lee Merrill
Apr 7, 2013
Ronald Lee Merrill, age 71 of Hastings passed away unexpectedly, Sunday April 7, 2013 at his residence.
Ron was born on October 11, 1941 in Hastings, the son of Leroy and Melva (Houghtalin) Merrill. Growing up, Ron worked on his grandfathers farm. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. After high school Ron worked briefly for...
George "Danny" Ray Jr.
Apr 5, 2013
George "Danny" Ray Jr., age 53 of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Magnum Care in Hastings.
Danny was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 26, 1959 the son of George "Danny" and Patricia (Roberts) Ray Sr.. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1977.
Danny was employed by Viking Corporation and Visser...
Marvin Carl Miller
Apr 2, 2013
Marvin Carl Miller, age 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on April 2, 2013. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Fremont, to Carl and Helena (Kerstetter) Miller. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1953. Marvin worked for many years as a crane operator with Pickett & Schuer. He also worked in the family business of Miller Sand and...
Laverne Wilma Bruce Buehler
Apr 2, 2013
LaVerne Wilma Bruce Buehler, age 92, of Hastings, MI went home to be with her Savior on April 2, 2013. Vernie was born on February 4, 1921 in Woodstock Canada, the daughter of Clara Mae Bruce Wadland and William Norrie of Scotland.
LaVerne married her sweetheart, Woodrow...
Shirley Aihleen Hyde
Apr 1, 2013
Shirley A. Hyde age 75 of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2013, at her residence.
She was born June 3, 1937 in Hope Township, the daughter of Lloyd and Martha (Hallock) Long. Shirley graduated from Hastings High School.  She retired from Thornapple Manor after 33 years of service.
Shirley's hobbies included cooking, feeding the birds,...
