Obituary Listing

Jun 16, 2012

Jeffrey Scott Hurless, age 47 of Hastings passed away June 16, 2012 at his residence.

He was born October 18, 1964 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Jack and Caryl Hurless. Jeff attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1983. He worked at East Jordan Iron for eighteen years, until he retired. Jeff was also an automotive...

Jun 15, 2012

Vincent James Culp, age 38 of Hastings, passed away June 15, 2012 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.

He was born October 17, 1973 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Virgil James and Joyce J. (Lundquist) Culp. Vincent attended Hastings High School, receiving his GED in 1992.

He worked in retail sales and telemarketing. Vincent...

Jun 14, 2012

Patricia Joann Wykoff, age 72 of Dowling, Michigan, passed away June 14, 2012 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. She was born April 25, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Ulyses Benjamin and Clara Barton Cook.

Patricia obtained the following degrees from Western Michigan University: Bachelor's degree in June 1962; Master's degree in Teaching of Science in...

Jun 12, 2012

Earl B. Eggleston, age 88 of Middleville, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Henry J. and Ann (LeVine) Eggleston.

He attended Hastings High School. Among the highlights of his career, he was Manager of City Food and Beverage; Chef at Pleasant Point...

Jun 8, 2012

Elizabeth V. "Betty" Worley, age 89 of Hastings passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

She was born November 8, 1922, the daughter of William and Nina (Peterson) Holdridge.

Betty attended school in Hinsdale, New York, where she met Alvin Jackson and became a wife and mother. She worked as a...

May 29, 2012

Tari Linn Sherk, age 50 of Hastings passed away May 29, 2012 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born in Hastings, the daughter of Aaron and Jane (Lake) Sherk.

Tari worked at different jobs from child care to nurses aide, retail to factory work. A multi-talented girl she was. Her favorite thing in life was...

May 23, 2012

Diane Lois Chaffee age 53 of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born April 5, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Richard and Lois (Gardner) Slater.

Diane attended Thornapple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1977. She married her solemate, Mike Chaffee on March 7, 1981. Diane worked as a...

May 18, 2012

Swanson, James R., 75, left us and went home on May 18, 2012.   Per his wishes, cremation has taken place.  Interment services were held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on June 13, 2012. Memorial contribution may be made to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL  60539-1100.

May 17, 2012

Virginia Rose Goodson age 80 of Hastings passed away, Thursday May 17, 2012 at Magnum Care in Hastings.

She was born December 16, 1931 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and Marie (Jacobs) Thomas. Virginia attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1949.  She married Melvin Ray Goodson on May 31, 1952. Virginia was a member of...

May 8, 2012

LaVonne D. Reilly, age 95 passed away at Magnum Care in Hastings on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. LaVonne was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 24, 1916, the daughter of Roy and Adeline (Lee) Dalton.

She moved to Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 1936 from North High School, where she was in the honor society. In...

May 6, 2012

Doris Louise Keller-Robbins, age 80 of Wayland passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012.

She was born January 24, 1932 in Bradley, Michigan, the daughter of Frank (Buster) and Bessie (Sager) Morganstern. Doris attended Wayland High School, graduating in 1950.  She worked for the State of Michigan, retiring in 1992. Doris was married to Jack Keller, her first...

May 3, 2012

Ronald Albert Nash age 80, of Freeport went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2012.

He was born August 11, 1931 in Hastings, the son of Albert and Hazel (Jenkins) Nash.

Ron attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1949. He honorably served in the Korean War, stationed in Berlin, Germany. He married Suzanne Lewis...

May 2, 2012

Susan "Jane" Woodmansee, age 69 of Hastings passed away May 2, 2012 at her residence.

She was born November 16, 1942, the daughter of Howard and Kathleen (Rogers) Daniels. Jane attended the Woodland Country School for the elementary years and then Hastings High School, graduating in 1960.

Jane retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 38 years...

Apr 23, 2012

Joseph R. Ranguette age 94 of Hastings, passed away April 23, 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born January 5, 1918 in Schaffer, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Leontine (Derouin) Ranguette.

Joe attended school in Schaffer, Michigan. He honorably served in the US Army from 1941 through 1945 during World War II. Joe served...

Apr 22, 2012

William Harold LeForce, age 69 of Hastings, passed away April 22, 2012 at home, unexpectedly. He was born November 19, 1942 in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Ora B. and Alma (Cox) LeForce. Bill attended school in Oklahoma. He honorably served in the US Marines. Bill married Virginia on August 27, 2005. He was employed at Dean Foods in...

Apr 22, 2012

Nancy L. Stonehouse went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2012.

Nancy was born in Hastings, April 16, 1940, the daughter of Roger and Marie (Britten) Converse Sr.

Nancy Converse and Bob Stonehouse were married in 1959. Nancy worked in health care for 28 years in medical records. She was a volunteer for...

Apr 21, 2012

Sharon Ann Duffy, age 73 of Hastings passed away April 21, 2012, peacefully at her home. She was born July 30, 1938 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Dan and Madeline (Durbin) Shay. Sharon attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1956. She married Joseph Duffy on October 25, 1956.  Sharon was employed by Pennock Hospital and Eye & ENT...

Apr 19, 2012

Bernard Lynn Peck Jr., age 82 of Hastings passed away unexpectedly, April 19, 2012 at residence of his son and daughter-in-law.

He was born July 5, 1929 in Hastings, the son of Bernard Lynn Sr. and Elsie (Johnson) Peck. Bernard attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1947. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean...

Apr 17, 2012

Imogene M. Root, age 75 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her residence.

She was born February 17, 1937 in Hastings, the daughter of George and Josephine (Waters) Kidder. Over the years, Imogene worked as a nurse, was employed by Viking Corporation and in later years worked at the Commission on Aging, where she retired from....

Apr 9, 2012

Norman "Jack" Lenz, age 75 of Hastings passed away April 9, 2012 in Apache Junction, Arizona. He was born January 13, 1937 in Hastings, the son of Harry and Reatha (Ferris) Lenz.

Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. He honorably served in the United States Army. Jack married Judith Hall on May 27, 1961. He...