Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...