Loretta Ruth Schoessel
Aug 5, 2011
Loretta Ruth Schoessel, age 70 of Hastings, MI, went to Heaven on Friday, August 5th, 2011, while surrounded by her family at home. Loretta was born in Quincy, IL on July 4th, 1941, the daughter of the Rev. John R. and Adelaide (Schoening) Westphal. Loretta was a graduate of Gillett High School in Gillett, Wisconsin, where her father served as...
Reva Elsie Godfrey
Aug 1, 2011
Reva E. Godfrey, age 93, beloved mother, volunteer and friend, of Hastings passed away August 1, 2011 at home. She was born in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Andrew H. and Bernice E. Neller. Reva attended Lansing Central High School, graduating in 1936. She went on to attend college at Michigan State University and Adrian College, graduating in 1940....
William Robert "Willie" Barry
Jul 30, 2011
William Robert (Willie) Barry, age 46 of Otsego, Michigan passed away July 30 th , 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Willie was born on March 30, 1965 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Roy Franz and Greta Louise (Travis) Barry. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1983 and then attended...
Genevieve Barbara "Gen" Denny
Jul 28, 2011
Genevieve Barbara "Gen" Denny, age 84 of Hastings, Michigan passed away, Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Evergreen Senior Care in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was born July 29, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Robert E. and Rosa A. (Schneller) Moore Sr. Gen graduated from Hudson High School, Hudson, Ohio in 1945. She married Richard Denny on December...
Dean Selleck
Jul 24, 2011
Dean Selleck age 85 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday July 24, 2011.
Dean was born in Ionia County, Michigan December 6, 1925, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Buckley) Selleck. Dean served in the United States Army from February 15, 1944 to May 27, 1946. He worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years....
Derek Stephen Spidel
Jul 20, 2011
Derek Stephen Spidel, age 29, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Hastings, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on September 18, 1981 in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of David and Rose (Baker) Spidel. Derek received his GED from Wayland Union High School. He served in the US Army Airborne for one tour...
Max Stewart Leach
Jul 13, 2011
Max S. Leach , age 93 of Hastings , died Wednesday July 13, 2011 at Magnum Care in Hastings. He was born May 28, 1918 in Hastings , Michigan the son of James M. and Eva B. (Stewart) Leach. Max graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. He worked at Hastings Manufacturing for 45 years and worked for several dealerships...
Esther J. Roscoe
Jul 5, 2011
Esther J. Roscoe, age 70 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born November 28, 1940 in Hastings the daughter of William B. and Minnie M. (Johncock) Hinckley. Esther (Hinckley) married Lionel Barry Roscoe on May 21, 1960. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the races and spending time with the grandchildren...
Theda (Kathy) Blough
Jun 29, 2011
Kathy Blough, age 60 of Freeport, passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2011 at her residence. Kathy was born January 21, 1951 in Norfolk , VA., the daughter of Donald Elmer and Theda Earlene (Ramshur) DeVries. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1969. Kathy was owner operator of the Hastings Fitness Center from 1986 to 2006. She married Hubert...
Miriam Gail Hess
Jun 27, 2011
Miriam Gail Hess, age 85 of Hastings, Michigan passed away, Monday, June 27, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born June 23, 1926 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Leroy and Fern (Cooke) Foster. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1944 and later attended the University of Michigan. Miriam started working at EW Bliss in 1966 as...
Gerald F. (Jerry) Beckwith
Jun 23, 2011
Gerald (Jerry) F. Beckwith, age 81, of Hastings, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He was born in Hastings, the son of Mike and Edith (Daniels) Beckwith. Jerry graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. Growing up, Jerry's parents owned the East End Pool Hall, Cigar Store and Barber Shop. In the late...
Lillian B. Taffee
Jun 21, 2011
Lillian B. Taffee age 96 of Hastings, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born May 10, 1915 in Freeport, Michigan the daughter of Harry "Zip" and Mary (Brooks) Thompson. Lillian graduated from Hastings High School in 1933. She briefly worked at J.C. Penney in Hastings before becoming a full time housewife. Lillian...
Donald Joseph Roy
Jun 20, 2011
Donald Joseph Roy, age 71 of Middleville, MI passed away at Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born in South Norwalk, CT on January 29, 1940 son of Louis and Alice (LeTarte) Roy. He attended St. Mary Magdalen, Holy Redeemer, and Melvindale High School. He joined the Navy right out of school where he served...
Charles J. Messina
Jun 18, 2011
Funeral Service: Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:00 pmGirrbach Funeral HomeHastings, Michigan Interment:Â Irving Township Cemetery Charles J. Messina, age 83 of Fremont, Michigan passed away June 18, 2011 at Gerber Hospital in Fremont, Michigan. He was born February 20, 1928, the son of Joseph and Dana (Farr) Messina. He has resided at the Country Side Home in Fremont, Michigan...
Sharon Louise Dewitt
Jun 16, 2011
Sharon Louise DeWitt, age 76 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Magnum Care in Hastings. She was born March 12, 1935 in Charlotte, Michigan the daughter of John Perle and Pauline (Pratt) Rogers and step-mother, Leona (Dies) Rogers. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. Sharon worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings and J-ad Graphics for...
Richard James Main
Jun 15, 2011
Richard James Main, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home, on June 15, 2011. He was born on August 21, 1934 to Marlin and Maitie (Tyler) Main. He attended Lakeview Second Ward School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. He married Barbara M. Norton, on October 10, 1953 in Hastings. Dick and Barb were married for...
George Frederick Chatterson Jr.
Jun 8, 2011
George Frederick Chatterson Jr. age 64 of Lake Odessa, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Wednesday June 8, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. George was born May 28, 1947 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of George F. Sr. and Bernice A. (Warning) Chatterson. He graduated from Allegan High School. George was married on June 29, 1968 to Judy Dailey of Pullman...
Joyce Holland
Jun 3, 2011
Joyce Holland, age 85, of Hastings (formerly Ionia), peacefully passed away on June 3, 2011. She was born March 3, 1926 in Ionia, Mi. She is the daughter Robert Guernsey Sr. and Annie Lehman Guernsey. She attended and graduated from Ionia High School in 1942. She married Kenneth Beckhorn of Ionia on November 25, 1944. Together they had 5 children....
Steven Hankamp
Jun 2, 2011
Steven Hankamp, age 61 of Hastings, passed away June 2, 2011 at Faith Hospice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born June 01, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Benjamin and Anna (Hunefeld) Hankamp. Steven worked as Plant manager of A & K Finishing for 19 years and honorably served in the US Marine Corp, during the Vietnam...
Everil Glenn Manshum
May 26, 2011
Everil Glenn Manshum, age 75 of Hastings, Mi. passed away at home following a long battle of cancer. Thursday May 26, 2011 he journeyed home to our Heavenly Father. Ev was born December 18, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Mi. to Albert Lak Manshum and Gwendalyn Manshum- Clark. He attended grade school at Godwin Heights and moved to Lake Odessa in...
