Lupita Cowham
Feb 15, 2011
Lupita Cowham, 54, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Her husband and love of her life, Harvey, was at her side as her six year courageous battle against cancer came to an end.\r Lupita will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Harvey, two children Jason (Deanna) Cowham of Hastings and Nina (Steve) Wiersma of Middleville,...
Theodore (Ted) Eugene Stockham
Feb 13, 2011
Theodore (Ted) Eugene Stockham, age 77, of Hastings, MI passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, after a courageous battle with cancer. \r He was born in Battle Creek on March 13, 1933, the son of Ruben and Irene (Jones) Stockham. He attended the Battle Creek school system and Nashville High...
Jacqulyn Kay Lewis
Feb 12, 2011
Jacqulyn Kay Lewis, age 73 of Hastings, passed away Saturday February 12, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.\r She was born April 14, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan , the daughter of Bert A. and Mildred I. (Olin) Payne . Jackie graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. She married Ronald H. Lewis December 24, 1955 . She was employed...
Agnes E. Busha
Feb 6, 2011
Agnes E. Busha, age 79 of Hastings, died Sunday February 6, 2011 at Magnum Care in Hastings. She was born September 17, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan , the Daughter of Alfred L. and Irene (Tobin) Huver. She graduated from Caledonia High School. Agnes worked for Kellogg's for 35 years and retired in 1988. She loved to travel and spending...
Denny Dale Frederickson
Feb 1, 2011
Denny Dale Frederickson , age 63 of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born September 18, 1947 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Dennis & Alice (Nash) Frederickson. He lived his whole life on the family farm. On September 26, 1970 he married Yvonne (Fox) Frederickson , they have been married...
Tracy Lee Gallup
Jan 27, 2011
Tracy L. Gallup, age 46, passed away January 27, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. \r She was born April 23, 1964 in Hastings, Michigan. Tracy graduated from Hastings High School in 1982.\r Everyone that knew Tracy enjoyed her fun, loving, caring personality. She worked as a certified nurse assistant for many years, and truly put her heart and soul...
Timothy Edward Pettengill
Jan 19, 2011
Timothy E. Pettengill, age 52 of Hastings passed away January 19, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek. He was born November 15, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William C. and Jennie (Pietras) Pettengill. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1977. Tim honorably served in the US Army from 10/20/83 to 4/3/85. He operated Pettengill...
Leanna Marie Schwab
Jan 19, 2011
Leanna Marie (Merritt) Schwab, 38, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 19, 2011 after a courageous year long battle with cancer. Adored Wife of Jody L. Schwab, beloved Mother of Bradley Merritt, treasured Mom of Melany Schwab and Jason Schwab. Leanna was born in Jerome, Idaho to Gerald R. (deceased) and Susan (Preston) Merritt. Leanna graduated from Ovid-Elsie High...
Louise A. Bobinger
Jan 17, 2011
Louise A. (Vandlen) Bobinger, age 83 of Hastings passed away January 17, 2011. She was born August 19, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Velma (Hamilton) Vandlen. Louise attended and graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. She was employed at Thornapple Manor, retiring in 1970. Louise married Joe Bobinger in April 1975. She loved to crochet...
Earl Lawrence Mcmullin
Jan 16, 2011
Earl (Lawrence) McMullin, age 95 passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, of nearly 67 years, his son, Earl Wayne McMullin, as well as his parents, James Jason and Celia (Windsor) McMullin, sisters, Helen Day, Myrtle Hoover, and brother, Harold McMullin. \r Earl (Lawrence) is survived by...
Dorothy Willetta Mcmillan
Jan 11, 2011
Dorothy W. McMillan, age 93, of Hastings, passed away on January 11, 2011. \r She was born August 24, 1917 to Fred and Hazel (Gaut) Ballance. She has lived her entire life in Hastings. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank Jr., brother, Orville and sister-in-law, Virginia Wilinich. \r She is survived by a son Michael...
Russell Bernard Nash
Jan 11, 2011
Russell B. Nash, age 86, went to join the Lord's Heavenly Choir, January 11, 2011. Russ was born September 23, 1924, the son of Albert and Hazel (Shultz) Nash. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. He married Lila Hallock on September 14, 1950. \r Russ worked at Hastings Manufacturing and retired from EW Bliss. He spent his life...
Dorothy Evelyn Rivers
Jan 8, 2011
Dorothy Evelyn Rivers, age 85 of Hastings passed away January 8, 2011 at Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan.\r She was born April 11, 1925 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Glenn and Hilda (Mills) White. Dorothy attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1941. She was employed at Hastings Piston Ring for two years. Her primary job was Homemaker, taking care...
John Edward Gaugier
Jan 4, 2011
John E. Gaugier, age 79 of Hastings passed away January 4, 2011 at Pennock Hospital. He was born April 6, 1931 in Lansing, MI, the son of John and Mary (Kelley) Gaugier. John graduated from Resurrection High School in Lansing, MI. He honorably served in the US Naval Reserves for six years. John married Nora Spedoski on January 15, 1955...
Gerald L. Hill
Dec 20, 2010
Gerald L. Hill age 79 of Battle Creek died Monday December 20, 2010 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born in Nashville, Michigan the son of Donald and Lucille (Penfold) Hill. Gerald served in the United States Army for 12 years and was honorable discharged in 1958 as a Medical Specialist. He married Joy Corkins January...
Jim A. Barton
Dec 16, 2010
Jim Barton, age 79 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away December 16, 2010 with his wife by his side. \r He was born August 25, 1931 in Millersburg, Ohio. \r Jim spent all of his life driving truck for various trucking companies, two of which were Diamond Machinery and Road and Rail. In his retirement years, he repaired wheel horse tractors....
Curtis John King Sr.
Dec 13, 2010
Curtis John King Sr., age 55 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Monday December 13, 2010. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan November 11, 1955 , the son of Ivan and Melody (Hussey) King. Curtis graduated from Hastings High School in 1973. He worked for 14 years at Meridian Automotive and most recently at Cascade Die Casting. Curtis had a passion...
Thomas Corrigan Doyle
Dec 11, 2010
Thomas Corrigan Doyle, age 68 of Freeport, Michigan passed away with his family at his side on December 11, 2010 after a valiant 6-year battle with cancer.\r Tom was born July 26, 1942 in Hastings to Terrance and Margaret (Barnum) Doyle. After being educated at nearby Jennings and Freeport Schools, he graduated a proud Lake Odessa Trojan in 1960. After...
