Hugh Mcpherson
Mar 24, 2011
Hugh McPherson, age 87 of Nashville, Michigan passed away March 24, 2011, at home, peacefully with his family at his side. He was born October 14, 1923, the son of Frank and Mary L. (Fast) McPherson. Hugh attended school in Kalamo, Michigan and Bellevue, Michigan. He worked for the Barry County Road Commission for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Hugh...
Genevieve Irene Haas
Mar 21, 2011
Genevieve I. Haas, age 89 of Hastings, Michigan passed away March 21, 2011 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Marjorie Haas. She was born August 12, 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche (Huver) Fisher. Genevieve attended St Rose Catholic School and Hastings High School, graduating in 1939. \r Her career focused on medical...
Michael David Mckee
Mar 21, 2011
Michael David McKee, age 50, of Dowling, Michigan passed away March 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1960 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Carl and Carolyn (Hufford) McKee. Mike attended Pennfield High School, graduating in 1978. He later attended a Carpentry Trade School. Mike worked 30 years in Carpenters Local 525, retiring from Cook Jackson...
James E. Howell
Mar 21, 2011
James E. ""Gene"" Howell age 79 of Hastings passed away Monday March 21, 2011 at his residence. Gene was born April 20, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan , the son of James E. Howell Sr. and Geneva I. (Rasey) Howell. He attended Richland Agriculture School. He Married Marjorie L. Smith in 1952 and she preceded him in death in 1995....
Ben E. Heath Jr;
Mar 15, 2011
Ben E. Heath Jr. age 53 of Hastings , passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 15, 2011. He was born in Tuson, Arizona the son of Ben Sr. and Margaret (Ankenbouer) Heath. Ben attended Maple Valley School and later received his GED. Ben worked for Gillons Construction and Heath Construction company , he also worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company. Ben...
Pearl Belle Stratton
Mar 15, 2011
Pearl B. Stratton, age 82 of Hastings passed away at Thornapple Manor, March 15, 2011. She was born October 1, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of Levi and Lois (Rowley) Fry. Pearl was a homemaker for all her life. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Lois Fry, brothers; Dan Fry, Levi...
Doris May Greenfield
Mar 14, 2011
Doris May Greenfield, age 88 of Hastings passed away March 14, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1923 the daughter of Glen and Mabel (Clary) Ingram. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1940, then went on to college, graduating from KCC, May 1967 and then Western Michigan University in 1980, receiving her degree in nursing. Doris...
Robert William Phillips
Mar 13, 2011
Robert ""Bob"" Phillips, age 79 of Hastings, passed away March 13, 2011 at his home. He was born July 20, 1931 in Augusta, Michigan the son of Harold and Leah Phillips. Robert worked and retired from General Motors. He was a member of Thornapple Valley Church. Robert loved fishing, helping others and spending time with his family. He was preceded...
Rita Adele Houghtalin
Mar 9, 2011
Rita Adele Houghtalin, age 68 of Hastings passed away March 9, 2011 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. \r She was born January 12, 1943 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl M. and Adele M. (Austin) Argetsinger.\r Rita attended Hastings High School. She married Lynn Houghtalin on February 12, 1988. Rita worked along side Lynn in their family Siding...
Martha I. Thompson
Mar 6, 2011
Martha Iva Thompson, age 95, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2011 with her family at her side. \r She was born in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin on March 4, 1916, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Heacock) Rider. Martha was the eldest of eight children. She married Johannes (John) Thompson in 1933. John and Martha moved to Michigan in...
Leona M. Bowman
Mar 5, 2011
Leona M. Bowman, age 94 of Hastings passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Barry County, December 9, 1916, the daughter of Orville Ernest and Bessie C. (Moore) Burghdoff. Leona attended the Wilcox School. She worked in the food service program for Hastings Public Schools, 1968 - 1978. Leona married LaVerne W. Bowman Sr....
Ruth Rose Roberts
Mar 5, 2011
Ruth Rose Roberts, age 86 of Hastings passed away March 5, 2011 at Magnum Health and Rehab. She was born August 26, 1924 in Stockbridge, Michigan the daughter of Wilford Lee and Mabel Mae (Brininstool) Challender. She attended Dansville, MI schools through the 6th grade and graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing 1942. \r Ruth married Marcus John Roberts...
Trevor Laray Vanhouten
Mar 1, 2011
Trevor L. VanHouten, age 85 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1925 in Lake Odessa, Michigan the son of Merle and Gertrude (Kaufman) VanHouten. Trevor was a World War II Navy Veteran. \r He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack VanHouten.\r Trevor is survived by his...
Gerald D. Butch Kline
Feb 27, 2011
Gerald D.""Butch"" Kline, age 69 of Gun Lake passed away February 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Gerald M. and Arielle A. (Bryer) Kline. Butch attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating in 1960. He worked as a meat cutter at Kline's Market for many years he also worked at...
Stephanie Theresa Zurad
Feb 25, 2011
Stephanie Theresa Zurad, age 90, of Hastings passed away February 25, 2011 in Grand Rapids. She was born May 6, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Angeline (Pipala) Zurad. Stephanie attended school in Chicago, Illinois, graduating from Forman High School in 1938. \r She worked numerous jobs, owned and operated a dry cleaning and tailoring business in...
Richard Andy Monroe
Feb 23, 2011
Richard ""Andy"" Monroe, age 84, passed away, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1926, the son of Fred and Martha (Klink) Monroe. Andy was a Word War II veteran. He retired after 26 years from Nicholas Plastics. Andy and the love of his life, Sandy (Harne) were married 35 wonderful years. \r He...
Katherine E. Coman
Feb 22, 2011
Katherine E. Coman age 98 of Lakeland, Florida passed away February 22, 2011. She was born in Hastings, Michigan, October 7, 1912, the daughter of Guy and Sina (Sonneville) Giddings. Katherine attended Hastings Public schools, graduating in 1930. She then attended County Normal (Western Michigan) in Kalamazoo, MI, receiving her bachelors degree in education, in 1934. Katherine taught her first...
Lyle Eugene Ergang
Feb 17, 2011
On February 17, 2011 Lyle E. Ergang danced into heaven with Jesus to be reunited with his parents, Emil and Mae (Sturgis) Ergang, his brothers Harold,& Carl, sister Martha, nephews Keith and John. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Kingsley, Michigan. On January 6, 1984 he married Carol (Moore) Barnard, and has lived in Middleville since. In November...
Ronald John M. Haynes
Feb 17, 2011
A soldier has fallen and we have lost an incredible and irreplaceable part of our lives. He was an original, one of a kind man and will be missed. On February 17, 2011, Ronald M. ""John"" Haynes age 85 of Long Lake Cloverdale, went to meet his Savior, Jesus. \r \r John was born on December 15, 1925, to Ronald...
Barbara A. Gallup
Feb 16, 2011
Barbara A. Gallup, age 76 of Hastings passed away February 16, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born in Hastings, MI, September 15, 1934, the daughter of Floyd and May (Carpenter) Gallup. Barbara attended Hastings schools, receiving her GED in 1978. She was employed at the Provincial House Nursing Home for many years working as a nurses aid...
