Obituary Listing

Nov 28, 2011

Leola Griffith, age 93 of Hastings and formerly of Columbiana, Ohio passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

She was born February 5, 1918 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Gustav A. and Selma (Anderson) Carlson. Leola attended and graduated from Crestview High School in Columbiana, Ohio. She married Dwight M. Griffith...

Nov 25, 2011

Michael Thomas Hill, age 61 of Hastings and formerly Battle Creek passed away at home with family at his side, Friday, November 25, 2011.

Michael was born June 8, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Thomas M. and Alice M. (Conlin) Hill. He attended Lakeview Area Schools.

Michael enjoyed traveling, working on cars,...

Nov 17, 2011

Jack Curtis Green age 74 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jack was born December 14, 1936 at Pennock Hospital, the son of Ellsworth "Worth" and Beulah (Marshall) Green; he had one brother Marshall E. Green. Jack grew up in Maple Grove Township and attended the...

Nov 15, 2011

Nellie Belle (Stine) Woodman, age 88 of Hastings, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Hastings.

She was born in Hastings on January 13, 1923, the daughter of Charles Augustus and Daisy (Rosebone) Stine. Nellie attended Hastings Area Schools. She worked at Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. from 1955 until she retired in 1976. Nellie married Edwin...

Nov 9, 2011

Eugene "Frank" Ellsworth, age 78 of Hastings passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

He was born August 1, 1933 in Barry County, the son of William and Evelyn (Walters) Ellsworth. Frank lived in Bowen's Mill and attended school at Thornapple Kellogg School.

He honorably served in the US Army from 1955 to 1959. Frank married...

Nov 8, 2011

Donald Johnson passed away at his residence on November 8th 2011 at the age of 88. Don was born in Hersey, Michigan on August 14th 1923 the son of Fred and Anna Johnson, the fourth of five children. In 1928 the family moved to Hastings where he along with sisters Evelyn, Dorothy, Sally and his brother Lee attended and graduated...

Nov 5, 2011

Mrs. Mary Ellen Hensley, age 65, of Rutland Township died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her home, comforted by the presence of her family. Mary Ellen is survived by husband, Larry of Hastings, daughters; Debrah (Agus) Hensley-The of Mesa, Arizona; Lydia (Boyd) Endsley and grandchildren:  Steven, Kathryn and  Matthew Endsley of Hastings. Honoring Mary Ellen's wishes, no funeral services...

Nov 4, 2011

Brooklyn Jade Cahill was born on January 1, 2011 to parents Todd and Emily (Martin) Cahill.

Brooklyn's family was blessed with her presence for almost ten months, before she went to her heavenly home on Friday November 4, 2011. Brooklyn experienced life with her mommy, daddy, twin sister, Brianna, grandparents and aunts and uncles, receiving hugs, kisses,...

Nov 4, 2011

Marjorie Haight, age 85, of Hastings went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 4, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Pennock Hospital. She married Norman Haight on October 30, 1946. Marjorie enjoyed her family, league bowling, shuffleboard, gardening and crafts. She  was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Haight; daughter, Mary Haight; son, Nelson Haight; grandsons: ...

Oct 30, 2011

Pauline Catherine Sides, age 83 of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 30, 1928 the daughter of Ignazio and Josephine (Ferrara) Filippi. Pauline attended school in Detroit. She moved to Hastings in 1951. Pauline worked as a telephone operator in Hastings.  She also worked for ...

Oct 29, 2011

Norma Arlene Roush, age 82 of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on February 21, 1929 in Barry County, the daughter of Hazen and Mildred (Ormsbe) Hook. Norma attended Dowling and Hastings schools. She worked at Tyden Seal, Hastings Manufacturing for ten years and on the family farm for...

Oct 24, 2011

Colleen Frisby, age 59 of Freeport, Michigan passed away, Monday, October 24, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born February 27, 1952 in Hastings, the daughter of Rex and Aline (Andrus) Frisby. Colleen attended Barry County Special Education School in Hastings.    She was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church.  Colleen attended the Positive Directions program at...

Oct 24, 2011

Cecelia Joan Martin, age 78, of Custer, Michigan and formerly of Hastings, passed away October 24, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington, Michigan.

She was born April 4, 1933 in Ithaca, Michigan, the daughter of Harley and Neva (Wilkinson) Gantz.

Joan attended and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951. She worked for Dale's...

Oct 22, 2011

Florence (Mickey) Lambert, age 94, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

She was born May 23, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of, Martin J. and Florence M. (Kelderhouse) Egeler.

Mickey attended school in Glen Arbor, Michigan, graduating in May 1934. She married Robert "Bob" Lambert on May 29, 1936....

Oct 20, 2011

James Philip Turnes, age 49 of Middleville passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2011, unexpectedly. He was born May 31, 1962, the son of Roger Philip Turnes and Eva Jean (Fillingham) Richards. James attended Thornapple Kellogg School of Middleville and Hastings Schools. He worked as a crane and jackhammer operator in Florida, diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator, a semi...

Oct 20, 2011

Jacob Bender, age 92, passed away on Thursday October 20, 2011. Born in Kalamazoo on February 5, 1919 to Charles and Nina (Dykehouse) Bender. Jacob is survived by his wife Ruth, 2 sons: Jack (Cindy) Bender of Zeeland, Randy (Mary Lou) Bender of Lansing, 3 grandchildren: Jenny (Frank) Russell of Holland, Joe (Stephanie) Bender of Cabot, AR, Seth Bender...

Oct 18, 2011

Janice L. Higgins of Hastings, MI passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo

Janice was born March 4,1951 to Harold and Elieen (Kuehn) Galbreath in LaPorte, IN and raised in Hanna, IN.

Janice is survived by daughter, Jennifer Boniface, son Lynden (Rachel) Higgins, daughter Tina (Mike) Higgins, daughter Ashley (Jamie) Higgins, grand...

Oct 12, 2011

Harry Wayne McCollum age 85 of Nashville, Michigan passed away Wednesday October 12, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born February 20, 1926 in Plainfield, Michigan the son of William and Pearl (Hackert) McCollum. He attended Middleville School's . Harry was married on August 24, 1946 to Wilma Bass at the home of her sister Norma Barlow. Harry...

Oct 11, 2011

John James Herbert age 66 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday October 11, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born November 20, 1944 in Burlington, Wisconsin, the son of William F and Bernice C. (Emling) Herbert. He attended St. John's Cathedral in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from Lansing Adult Education in 1979. John was a Hotel night auditor in...

Oct 5, 2011

Donald Wilson Spencer, age 65, of Middleville, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Don was born in Hastings on July 8, 1946 the son of George and Viola (Day) Spencer.  Don attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1964.  He then went on to attend Kellogg Community College.   Don was owner and operator of Spencer's...