Obituary Listing

Jul 12, 2024

Margaret Rose (McKelvey) Wilson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Waterford, Michigan.

Margaret was born on January 7, 1929, in Hastings, Michigan to Harry and Estella (Harding) McKelvey, the second youngest of 10 children.  Margaret graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart,...

Jul 8, 2024

Ronald Kenneth Bignall, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in Lowell, Michigan. He was born on April 16, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Richard and Muriel (Osbun) Bignall.

Ron was a 1963 graduate of Byron Center High School.  He dedicated 30 years of service to Steelcase, retiring in 2000, and worked an additional...

Jul 6, 2024

Please join us in celebrating the life of Stephen Albert Kelly who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2024, in Dowling, Michigan. Steve Kelly, beloved husband, a remarkable father, funny papa, but most importantly a child of the Most-High, Jesus Christ. Steve was born on September 8, 1949 and raised from...

Jul 5, 2024

Mitchell Gayle Gillons passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his two daughters by his side. He was born on December 19, 1955, in Hastings, Michigan, to Wesley and Opal (Harvey) Gillons.

Mitch graduated from Hastings High School in 1974. His professional life was dedicated to serving others, retiring from the Michigan...

Jul 2, 2024

Jeffery Lynne Perkins, Sr. passed away on July 2, 2024, in Wyoming, Michigan. Jeff was born on January 10, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of James Paul Perkins and Ethel Mae (Martin) Yarian.

Jeff graduated from Newaygo High School in 1965, after which he honorably served in the Army, followed by a commitment to the...

Jun 24, 2024

Ann Marie Roobol passed away on June 24, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan, at the age of 66. Ann was born on August 12, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Clair and Betty (Hoogstraten) Smith.  She was a 1975 graduate of Gull Lake High School.

Ann's work ethic and dedication were evident in her 20-year career with McDonald's, where...

Jun 24, 2024

Catherine Moma passed away peacefully at her home on Monday evening June 24, 2024, at the age of 94.  She was born February 25, 1930, the 5th of 7 children (5 brothers and 1 sister), to Carner and Clara Schondelmayer.

Catherine graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1948. She lived in Grand Rapids after graduation and...

Jun 23, 2024

Darlene Lorraine Lancaster, 73, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away June 23, 2024, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born September 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Merle and Virginia (Kelly) Lancaster.

Darlene was a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School. She worked several jobs including dental assistant, in the dietary department of Pennock Hospital, and...

Jun 20, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Oaster, lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at the age of 92.  Marilyn was born on February 5, 1932, to Peter and Martha (Barcroft) Martin.

She was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School.  She married Roland Oaster on September 12, 1952. Together, they embarked on a journey of...

Jun 20, 2024

Iris M. Loftus, age 91, passed away on June 20, 2024, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. Iris was born on September 22, 1932, on Gascony Avenue in London, England to Charles and Florence (Eva) (nee Wyer) Horsley, where she and her two siblings, Joan and John, spent their early years. In 1939, England was thrown into war with...

Jun 19, 2024

Elwin Harold Wood Jr., affectionately known as "Woody" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 19, 2024, in his hometown of Hastings, Michigan.

Woody's journey began in Hastings, where he was born to Elwin and Margie (Krebs) Wood on May 12, 1972. He attended Hastings High School. On May 18, 2013,...

Jun 19, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Pennington passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2024, after a brief, but brave, battle with cancer. He was born on May 7, 1954, to Charles and Elaine Pennington in Hastings.

Chuck worked as a lathe operator at Flexfab for 45 years, where he was known for his hearty laugh and great skill. Following...

Jun 15, 2024

Charles Zombor, age 85, passed away at his home in Hastings, Michigan on June 15th after a short and aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer. After leaving Budapest, Hungary at the age of 18, being a refugee in Austria, he made the journey to the United States. He met and married his wife Mary in August of 1958, living in...

Jun 14, 2024

Bryan Lee Smith, aged 61 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his brother Scott and Debi by his side, on Friday, June 14, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.

Bryan was born on June 22, 1962, in Hastings, the son of Wendell and Marlene Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He...

Jun 14, 2024

Arlene Joyce Willis, age 84, passed away on June 14, 2024.  Arlene was born on April 1, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Dorothy (Polmanteer) Schiebout.

Arlene was a member of the Church of Christ in Wyoming, Michigan, where she found great comfort and community. Arlene dedicated countless hours to nurturing her beautiful...

Jun 13, 2024

Jane Alice Arnold (Whitmore) died peacefully at home on June 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jane's early life was filled with both joy and sorrow. Born at Pennock Hospital to Delbert and Josephine (Smith) Whitmore on January 24, 1937, she was the second oldest of four girls. At the age of 7, she lost...

Jun 7, 2024

Edith Jeannette (Weyerman) Hawkins, a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, at her home in Dowling, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1966, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Ruby (Leonard) Hawkins.

Edith was a proud 1986 graduate of Hastings High...

Jun 6, 2024

Lawrence Mathew Govert, aged 67, of Bellevue, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, to Lawrence and Margie (VanDike) Govert.

Larry graduated from Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana, and proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. After his military service, Larry returned to...

May 29, 2024

Kathleen Kay Adams, a cherished soul known for her unwavering kindness and love for animals, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Middleville, Michigan. Born on June 29, 1951, in Paw Paw, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Ron and Lorraine (Beadle) McKibbin, who preceded her in death.

Kathleen was a graduate...

May 28, 2024

Arnold "Red" Johnathon Musser passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, in Hastings, Michigan. Born on October 12, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Dewey Jonas and Mabel May (Brininstool) Musser, Arnold's life was marked by dedication, service, and the joy he brought to those around him.

Arnold was a 1956 graduate of Vermontville High School. His commitment...