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,...
Beulah V. (Boonie) Hathaway
Apr 1, 2013
Beulah V. (Boonie) Hathaway, age 84 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 1, 2013 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 7, 1928 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey and Mary Myers. Boonie was a member of the Hastings High School class of 1946. She married Carl Hathaway...
Steve N. Boomer
Mar 23, 2013
Steve N. Boomer age 59 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, as a result of critical burns to his body. He was born July 16, 1953 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Norman and Doris (Richards) Boomer. Steve also know as "Boomer" to all his friends, attended Maple Valley Schools, graduating in 1971.    He has held...
Roland "Ron" C. Letot
Mar 21, 2013
Roland (Ron) Letot, age 58 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
He was born February 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Dale and Peg (Whited) Letot. Ron attended Danville High School in Danville, Indiana, graduating in 1973. He married Elissa Nesbella on September 9, 1988. For the last five...
Melva J. Rabishaw
Mar 16, 2013
Melva J. Rabishaw, age 52, unexpectedly passed away at her home on March 16, 2013.
Melva was born on July 11, 1960 at Pennock Hospital, the daughter of Mel and Sue Beach.
She attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating in 1978. Melva was a fun-loving person who loved her kids, Harley rides and being creative.
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Edith Ward
Mar 15, 2013
Edith Ward age 70 of Hastings, passed away Friday March 15, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in the Netherlands in 1942, the daughter of Aldert and Clara (DeBoer) Keizer.
Edith's family moved to Grand Rapids from the Netherlands when she was six years old. The family later moved to Hastings when Edith was...
Patricia J. Hurt/Williams
Mar 7, 2013
Patricia Jean Hurt/Williams age 77, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 7, 2013 at her residence.
She was born July 8, 1935 in Eaton County, the daughter of Fay and Ruth (Cashmore) DeMond. Patricia attended a country school in Hastings. She was married to Homer Hurt, who passed away in 1982. Patricia married her second husband,...
Juanita Alice Slocum
Mar 7, 2013
Juanita Alice Slocum age 87 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.
She was born October 23, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy Belson and Hazel (Baird/Belson) Monica. Juanita graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She married Edward E. Slocum on June 7, 1943. Juanita spent all of her...
Denise Ann Leavitt
Mar 4, 2013
Denise Ann Leavitt age 50 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Monday March 4, 2013 at her residence. Denise was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 28, 1962, the daughter of Jack Christopher Clark and Florence Marie Bargo.
She attended Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan. Denise married Paul Leavitt on September 20, 1980. She attended the Baptist Church. Denise...
Patricia Dianne "Pat" Bowdler
Mar 1, 2013
Patricia "Pat" (McNeil) Bowdler, age 69, went home to her Father, Lord and Savior, March 1, 2013.
Pat was born August 3, 1943, daughter of George and Elsie (Blackburn) McNeil in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised and went to school in Lincoln Park where she graduated in 1961.
Pat is survived by her son, William...
Betty May Rush
Feb 26, 2013
Betty May (Makley) Rush, age 87 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday February 26, 2013 at Hastings Magnum Care . She was born May 21, 1925 in Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd L. and Emma L. (Rairigh) Makley. Betty graduated from Woodland High School in 1944. Betty worked for the Civil service office in Lansing until her marriage...
Patrick Brian Merrill
Feb 23, 2013
Patrick Brian Merrill age 48, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away February 23, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek.
He was born November 22, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Gerald Leroy and Ann Irene (Slocum) Merrill, Sr. Patrick attended school and graduating from, Hastings High School in 1982 and Michigan State University in 1987....
Michael Richard Miesen
Feb 21, 2013
Michael Richard Miesen age 54 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mike was born October 10, 1958 in Freemont, Michigan, the son of Karl Richard and Norene (Harris) Miesen. Mike graduated from Grandville High School. Mike married Roxann D. Heading on August 3, 1996. He worked as a...
