Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Johnson
Feb 12, 2013
Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Johnson age 63 of Hastings, passed away February 12, 2013 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on June 1, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Bernard Johnson and Mabel (Moe/Johnson) Kruger.
Jerry attended Lakewood High School. He spent most of his life in construction. Jerry has owned and operated Delton...
Peggy Sue Kaufman
Feb 11, 2013
Peggy Sue Kaufman, age 54, of Hastings passed away on February 11, 2013 at Thornapple Manor. She was born on March 2, 1958 and was the daughter of Albert and Catherine Kaufman. She attended Delton and Hastings schools. Peggy brought joy and happiness to everyone at Thornapple Manor for the last 14 years. She loved stuffed animals, butterflies, jewelry,...
Carolyn Gene (Shellington) Robinson
Feb 10, 2013
Carolyn Gene (Shellington) Robinson age 86 of Hastings, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her home. She was born February 8, 1927 in Danby Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Emmett E. and Mary Caroline (Bouck) Shellington.
Carolyn attended Ryan Elementary School, and Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. She went on to attend college...
John E. "Jack" Burgtorf
Feb 8, 2013
John E. (Jack) Burgtorf age 79 of Hasting, passed away February 8, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born August 31, 1933 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of August and Francella (Rands) Burgtorf.
Jack attending school in Belding, Michigan, graduating in 1952. Over the years Jack was employed by Royal Coach, EW Bliss, in the...
Eldon M. Roush
Feb 3, 2013
Eldon M. Roush, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Hastings, September 3, 1932, the son of Elmer and Dorotha (Rowley) Roush. He attended school in Hastings, finishing in 1950. His first job was working for Bill Sackett Auto Repair. Other employment included E.W....
Ruth Leone Schreiner
Feb 1, 2013
Ruth Leone (Struble) Schreiner, age 87 of Nashville passed away February 1, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born July 3, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Coykendel) Struble.
Ruth attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1943. She was employed by Hastings Piston Ring and Hastings School system, but was primarily...
Theodore James (Tj) Heath Jr.
Jan 28, 2013
Theodore James (TJ) Heath Jr. age 21 of Hastings passed away January 28, 2013 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born January 23, 1992 in Hastings, the son of Theodore James and Diana Jean (Lydy) Heath.
TJ attended Hastings Area Schools until his sophomore year. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 2010. He worked as a...
Ramona Faye Busson
Jan 28, 2013
Ramona Faye Busson age 80 of Hastings, passed away January 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1932 in Orangeville, Michigan, the daughter of Erbin and Agnes (Hofbauer) Newman. Ramona spent her working years as a housewife, working on their family farm as well as cleaning local doctors and dentists offices. Ramona married Paul F. Busson...
R. Keith Sage
Jan 27, 2013
R. Keith Sage, 89, died January 27, 2013 at Railside Living Center, Byron Center. Keith was born on September 12, 1923 to M. Burr Sage and Leona Will Sage, Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated in 1942 from Hastings High School. He worked as a stock mover at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings before entering the service on...
Joann Marie Terpening
Jan 25, 2013
JoAnn Marie Terpening age 74 of Hastings, passed away January 25, 2013 at Magnum Care of Hastings. She was born November 12, 1938 in Baltimore Township the daughter of Lloyd R. (Pat) and Dora M. (Gardner) Terpening.
JoAnn attended Macomber Country School. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. She went on to attend the school...
Vivian Marie Miller
Jan 21, 2013
Vivian Marie (Bowman) Miller, age 93 of Kentwood, Michigan passed away January 21, 2013 at Elmcroft of Kentwood Assisted Living. She was born June 9, 1919 in Barry County, the daughter of Harry and Laura (Eberly) Sponable.
Vivian attended Hastings Schools. She married Fred Miller. Vivian was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed fishing,...
Alfred (Alfie) Vincent
Jan 19, 2013
Alfred (Alfie) Vincent, age 77, has found his place in Heaven. He passed away at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan on January 19, 2013 with a caring nurse at his side. Alfie was born on October 23, 1935 in Tecumseh, Michigan. He often talked of the farm he grew up on, with his fondest memories including the "ponies" he used...
Dorothy Louise Kelsey
Jan 16, 2013
Dorothy Louise (Lathrop) Kelsey, aged 95, passed into the arms of Jesus January 16, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born December 10, 1917, the only daughter of E.H. and Rhoda Lathrop of Barryville, MI. She had two brothers, Hubert and Ferris Lathrop. Dorothy attended Hastings High School graduating in 1936. She worked at the JC...
Ellyn Marie Anderson
Jan 14, 2013
Ellyn M. Anderson age 86, of Hastings passed away January 14, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 31, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of August L. and Viola (Wright) Beystrum.
Ellyn attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. After high school she worked at Hastings Manufacturing and later at the JC Penney...
Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow
Jan 13, 2013
Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow of Hastings passed away January 13, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on January 29 th , the daughter of Dr. Herbert and Birdie (Sherwood) Maynard.
Marion graduated from Ionia High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. She...
Gerald Lee Newton
Jan 12, 2013
Gerald Lee Newton (Newt), age 64 of Hastings, passed away January 12, 2013 surrounded by loving family and friends. Gerald was born November 29, 1948 in Hastings the son of Lyle A. and Jean Marie (Deckins) Newton.
Newt graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. He was a member of the FFA and 4-H club. Newt worked...
Vickie Lu Root/Lynd
Jan 7, 2013
Vickie Lu Root/Lynd age 48 of Nashville, passed away January 7, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 15, 1964 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Arthur Lynd and Sandra (Tuttle) Breitner. Vickie attended school in Hastings. She held various factory jobs and worked as a bartender for several years before becoming disabled from medical...
Sheryl Ann Curtis
Jan 7, 2013
Sheryl Ann Curtis, age 66 of Hastings passed away January 7, 2013 at home with family by her side. She was born January 1, 1947 in Hastings the daughter of Gerald B. and Ardeth E. (Williams) Garrison.
Sheryl attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1965. She married Chip Curtis on November 23, 1966, which later ended in divorce. Sheryl...
Richard Charles Hinckley Jr.
Jan 4, 2013
Richard Charles Hinckley Jr. age 61 of Hastings went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 4, 2013, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 2, 1951 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard C. and Ruth Ellen (Hawkins) Hinckley Sr. Richard received his GED from the Hastings Adult Education program. He married Mary Cwik on...
Earl E. Gregory
Dec 13, 2012
Earl E. Gregory, age 62 of Hastings, passed away December 13, 2012 at home. He was born March 22, 1950 in Barry County. He was the son of DeWitt Clinton Gregory and Sarah Elmina Pattock. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1969. He married Sharon Kay Tagg, the love of his life, on August 9, 1968. She has...
