Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2025

Kathryn “Katie” Rose Taggart, age 86, passed away on December 30, 2025. Born on March 29, 1939, in Traverse City, Michigan, Katie was the beloved daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth (Secor) Gray.

Katie graduated from Carson City High School and later built a dedicated career with American Anodco, Inc. in Ionia. In 1986, she married the love of her life, Glenn...

Dec 29, 2025

Michael Lynn Runer, born October 21, 1958 in Wiesbaden, Germany, the son of Ronald Lynn and Anneliese (Heise) Runer.

Michael was developmentally disabled, however, he lived a full life. He was employed at Burger King in Norwood, MA and also worked at a Gas Station. Later he worked in housekeeping and kitchen at Community Mental Health in Barry County.

He was very...

Dec 27, 2025

Fredrick J. Newton, born May 31, 1945, in Hastings, Michigan, to Elsworth and Alice Newton, passed away peacefully at his home in Hastings surrounded by his loved ones on December 27, 2025.

Fred was a retired truck driver and proudly served in the United States Navy. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and steady kindness. He was known...

Dec 25, 2025

David Anthony Cridler, age 58, of Middleville Michigan, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on May 24, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan.

David graduated from Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, Michigan. He built a diverse and skilled career, working as a land surveyor with Reynolds Land Surveying, and later with Wightman in Hastings, Michigan....

Dec 22, 2025

Debra Lynn Coenen, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Hastings. She was 65. Debra was born on April 13, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Ford and Ida (Thomas) McGinley.

Debra dedicated much of her working life to caring for others. She retired from Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, where her compassion, patience,...

Dec 19, 2025

Joan Marie Ward, age 88, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Hastings. She was born on September 18, 1937, in Hastings, the daughter of Lyle Fred and Velma Maxine (Rayner) Endsley.

Joan graduated from Hastings High School and went on to build a life centered on family, hard work, and enjoyment of the simple pleasures. On...

Dec 11, 2025

Richard Marvin Herbstreith, age 89, of Hastings, passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1936, in Dowling, Michigan, the son of Hale and Anna (Hiher) Herbstreith.

Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Hastings, where he retired following 35 years of service. On February 24, 1968, he married Nancy (Hoaglin) Herbstreith, and...

Dec 3, 2025

Catherine Alene “Cathy” Cuddahee, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on March 10, 1958, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Apsey) Cuddahee.

A proud 1976 graduate of Hastings High School, Cathy dedicated her career to caring for others, retiring from Thornapple Manor after 38...

Nov 24, 2025

Norma “Jean” Chase, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle and Neva (Naylor) Neil. A 1955 graduate of Woodland High School, Jean lived a life defined by faith, family, and service.

On September 1, 1956, she married the love of her...

Nov 20, 2025

Scott Alan Kaylor, age 56, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on July 5, 1969, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Jerry Kaylor and Sharon Earl.

Scott was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors, especially when hunting or fishing, and he cherished the...

Nov 18, 2025

Georgina (Gina) Kay Blough, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born May 7, 1946, to George and Luella (Smith) Slocum, Gina was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Financial Administration from Davenport University. She spent over 30 years serving her community through her work at Hastings City Bank...

Nov 17, 2025

On November 17, 2025 Betty Marie Kidder, age 92, passed into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, and to be with her loving husband and son. Betty was born in Ionia Township on September 27, 1933 to Mildred (Craft) and Lorenz Kosbar.

Betty grew up in Morgan, MI and graduated from Nashville High School. After marrying Thomas Edwin Kidder...

Nov 16, 2025

Elizabeth M. Lancaster, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, just days before her 89th birthday. Born in Dafter Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of Earl E. and Marion E. (Edgerton) Hubbert.

Elizabeth graduated from Hastings High School in 1956, having also attended Sault High....

Nov 7, 2025

Ronald Edward Kammers, age 58, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away, surrounded by his family, on November 7, 2025. Ron was born on May 19, 1967, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Robert Dale and Shirley Jane (Cook) Kammers Sr.

He was a graduate of Lowell High School and married the love of his life, Dena June Craig,...

Nov 7, 2025

Douglas "Doug" John Cole, age 66, passed away on November 7, 2025. Doug was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Gordon and Helen (Bartenan) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University.

Doug's career path was varied and reflected his adaptability and...

Nov 4, 2025

Clarence Eugene (Gene) Service, age 83, passed away November 4, 2025 after a brief illness. Gene was born December 10, 1941, to Andrew and Christana (Pickthorn) Service, the youngest of 6 children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Herbert and wife Ruthann, Don and wife Henrietta, sisters Wilma and husband Junior Bump, and Margaret Ashcraft.

Nov 4, 2025

Frank Walter Schutz, 80, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Orangeville Township to Walter Fred and Nita Mae (Null) Schutz.   Frank was a graduate of the Delton-Kellogg High School Class of 1963. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Army Commendation...

Nov 4, 2025

Gertrude Arleen (DeMink) Pritchard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by family, on November 4, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan.

Gert was well known for her hard work and dedication to supporting those around her. She worked at Bergen Brunswig pharmaceutical wholesaler for 25 years and then continued working...

Nov 3, 2025

A Life in Lights: Remembering Donna Jean Brecken

She left us quietly, the way a favorite song fades at the end of the night—still humming in your chest long after the last note. Donna Jean born October 18, 1934 lived not one life but many, each chapter stitched together with laughter, tinsel, and an open door.

Nov 3, 2025

Scott J. Hartman of Hastings, MI, passed away on November 3rd, 2025.

Scott was born on July 12, 1962, in Hastings, Michigan, to Gary and Patricia (Rozema) Hartman. Scott attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1980.

After high school, Scott started his career in small machine repair and then went on to several different...