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Area Obituaries
Charles Harrison Shaffer, age 93, died
peacefully at home in Hastings on September
19, 2022.
Charles was born in July of 1929 to
Charles and Vernie Catherine Shaffer in Elk,
WV. He graduated from Thomas High
School in West Virginia in 1947 and joined
the U.S. Navy, serving from 1948 to 1952
aboard the USS Rochester CA-124, which
engaged in hostilities during the Korean War.
After his service, he continued his educa-
tion at Fairmont State College, Fairmont WV
1957; Bowling Green State University, OH
1968, and completed additional post-masters
hours at Central Michigan University.
In 1957 he married Dorothy Ann Hughes.
Charlie’s passion in life was education and
working with youth. For 36 years, he was a
secondary school educator and administrator.
He taught and served as a school administra-
tor in Alexandria and Carey, Ohio and retired
from teaching at Tri-County High School in
Howard City, MI. During the active years of
his life, Charles held many different posi-
tions in his church and was active in commu-
nity service organizations including Gideons
speaking. He was a woodcarver and photog-
rapher. After retiring, Charlie and Dorothy
spent 20 years traveling with NOMADS, a
Mission Volunteer Group for the United
Methodists. Most of all, he enjoyed the sim-
plicity of life and had strong moral values;
his deep faith was his foundation, and his
family was closest to his heart.
Charles was preceded in death by his
parent; his eight brothers; and 11 sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years,
Dorothy Ann Shaffer, sons, Karl D. (Joanne)
and Donald H. (Valerie) Shaffer, and seven
beloved grandchildren: Dorianne (Eric)
Shaffer-Meineke, Jeannette, Kathryn, David,
Elizabeth, Rachel, and Kevin Shaffer.
Services conducted by Pastor Bryce
Feighner will be held at the Green Street
United Methodist Church in Hastings on
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. with inter-
ment at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton
Township, Barry County. Visitation will be
held at 10 a.m. If desired, memorial contri-
butions may be given to the Green Street
United Methodist Church or Barry County
Cares.
Funeral arrangements have been entrust-
ed to Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings,
conveniently located at 1401 North Broad-
way, Hastings MI. For further details please
visit our website at http://www.danielsfuneral-
home.netDonald Lee Brail, age 93, of Hastings, MI,
went to Heaven on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
Don was born July 7, 1929 at Parma, MI,
the youngest of Howard and Hazel Brail’s
three sons. He spent his childhood on the
family farm in Horton and then Leslie, where
he graduated from high school in 1947. After
graduation, Don worked in the business office
of the Jackson Citizen Patriot newspaper.
From 1950-1952, Don served in the United
States Army during the Korean conflict.
Upon his discharge from the Army, he and
Haroldine Louise Hartley were married on
May 9, 1953 in Parma.
In 1964, Don and Haroldine responded to
God’s call and moved to Iowa to begin a life-
time of Christian ministry. Don became an
ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church,
faithfully serving pastorates in Iowa City,
Hamburg, Sioux City and Toddville, Iowa;
and Hastings and Zeeland, MI. His ministry
was notable for the successful building proj-
ects and church growth at many of his pastor-
ates. Don led missionary trips to Haiti, and he
and Haroldine were blessed to visit the Holy
Land. After retiring from full time ministry,
Don was active in Senior Adult ministries
throughout north Michigan.
The hallmark of Don’s life was his love for
others. He was a devoted husband and father.
Don was a talented artist and floral designer;
his family’s homes are all decorated with his
artwork. He was a generous mentor, an
encourager to all, a good and faithful man.
Don is survived by son, Bob and Deb Brail
of St. Charles, MO; son, Brad and Pam Brail
of Warsaw, IN; daughter, Liz Brail of Hast-
ings; daughter, Dawn and Duane Secord of
Hastings; seven grandchildren, and eight
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Har-
oldine, in 2021 after 68 years of marriage.
Visitation is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 23, 2022 at Girrbach Funeral Home in
Hastings.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Satur-
day, Sept. 24, 2022 at the Hastings Free
Methodist Church, Military Honors provided
by American Legion Post 45. A private inter-
ment will be held at Fort Custer National
Cemetery in Augusta, at a later date. Memo-
rials may be directed to the Hastings Free
Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home,
to leave an online condolence visit http://www.gir-
rbachfuneralhome.net.Donald Lee BrailEric Charles McLaury born December 3,
1957 in Garden City, MI to Warren and Eve-
lyn McLaury died September 6, 2022 in Dan-
ville,PA.
He was preceded in death by his father and
is survived by his mother; siblings, Salena
McLaury, Maire (Steven) Kineman, Annette
(Wally) Houck, and daughter, Emily McLaury.
Eric spent his childhood years in Hastings,
where he attended primary and high school,
graduating in 1976. While in high school, Eric
was very active in the French Club where he
found that he was able to master the French
language. He also spent four years on the var-
sity tennis team. These two passions carried
into his adult life.
After high school he traveled to Europe
where he used fluency in French, found
adventure in travel, and vowed to return to
live someday.
Eric McLaury spent 21 years in the Global
Telecommunication industry, using his fluency
in French where he worked domestically in
Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA. He then took his
work experience internationally relocating many
years to Paris, France and Sydney, Australia.
Eric married Cathy Pixley on September 26,
1981 and they have a daughter, Emily, who was
the light of his life. Upon Emily’s birth Eric
became a loving father who adored Emily and
was proud of her accomplishments as an adult.
Eric enjoyed playing tennis and being near the
ocean in Naples, FL where he often said that he
“was the most content.” He also enjoyed playing
euchre and croquet. Through the years he made
numerous trips to Disney World with his family.
No service had been scheduled at this time.
Cards and remembrances can be sent to
Emily McLaury at [email protected]Eric Charles McLauryWarren E. Coe, age 78, of Hastings, MI,
passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, due to
Parkinson’s. He was born November 30,
1943, in Taunton, MA to the late Emerson
and Eunice (Morgan) Coe.
Warren moved to Mesa, AZ as a young
child and attended Mesa High School and
Arizona State University. He was in ROTC
and after graduating he entered the United
States Air Force as a lieutenant and served in
Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. He was
later stationed at Scott Air Force Base in
O’Fallon, IL where he met his future wife,
Joyce. Warren later retired from the Air
National guard as a major.
He was active in the Middleville UMC choir
and loved to sing. He retired from Amway in- Since that time, he has enjoyed spend-
ing time with his family, especially his grand-
daughters. Warren made friends wherever he
went. He loved life, and his family and was a
devoted Christian. Warren always had a big
smile and a great sense of humor. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
Warren was preceded in death by his
beloved daughter, Jessica and his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years,
Joyce; children, Rich (Ingrid), Todd (Angie),
and Kevin Coe; granddaughters, Elizabeth,
Madeline, Kendra, and Emily Coe.
Gathering of family and friends will take
place Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at 11 a.m. at
Middleville United Methodist Church, 111
Church Street, Middleville, MI 49333, with a
celebration of life service beginning at 1 p.m.
Military Honors will be rendered after the
service by the United States Air Force and
American Legion Post #45. Refreshments
will be served afterwards.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
may be given to Middleville United Method-
ist Church.
The family would like to extend a special
thank you to Kindred Hospice, especially
Mel and Kristi and to Luminate Home Care,
especially Cheryl.
To send a message of sympathy to the fam-
ily, sign Warren’s online guest book, or to
share a favorite memory, please visit: http://www.
MichiganCremation.com
Warren F. CoeRichard Allan Marsh, age 80, of Hastings,
MI, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Richard was born January 15, 1942 in Bat-
tle Creek, MI the son of Richard Arza Marsh
and Margaret (Narmore) Martin. He attended
Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Rich-
ard was married to Elizabeth (Pam) Marsh for
17 years, and Shirley “Shug” (Sult) Marsh for
40 years until her passing in 2019.
Richard began his restaurant career in 1961
at Speed’s Coffee Shop in Battle Creek. In
1979 Richard and his wife “Shug” opened
Richie’s Koffee Shop in downtown Hastings.
They worked side by side for many years
building the business together. Richard loved
the restaurant and was so grateful for all his
loyal customers. He also appreciated all of
you who have worked at the restaurant over
the years. He was proud to provide a place for
people to gather, socialize and enjoy a meal.
Richard loved to fish. From steelhead fish-
ing up north with his son Richie to shark
fishing off Bob Hall Pier on Padre Island. He
also enjoyed many weekend fishing trips with
his buddies (may they all rest in peace). Rich-
ard was a loving husband and father. He was
a friend and familiar face to many.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife,
Shirley “Shug” Marsh; son, Richard A.
Marsh, Jr.; father, Richard A. Marsh; mother,
Margaret Martin, and brother, Phillip Marsh.
He is survived by his daughters, Toni and
Courtney Marsh; grandchildren, Mason
Trumbull, Madalin Trumbull, Gia Marsh,
great-grandchildren, Grace Trumbull, Quin-
tyn Trumbull, and sister, Vicki (Larry) Fiandt.
A visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 25,
2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 5 to 7
p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S.
Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home,
to leave an online condolence visit http://www.gir-
rbachfuneralhome.net.Richard Allan MarshMrs. Helen Mae Garrett, age 89, of Delton,
MI, passed away on September 18, 2022.
Mrs. Garrett was born on March 26, 1933 in
Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Decil R. and
Mildred M (Sprague) Fuhrman. She lived
most of her life in the Delton area.
On January 19, 1954, she was united in
marriage to Maurice James Garrett, Jr. on the
Bride and Groom Television show in New
York. She is survived by two sons Timothy A.
(Vicki A.) Garrett of Delton and Christopher
J. (Rachel M.) Garrett of Saginaw; a grand-
son, Camden J. Garrett; two granddaughters,
Alannah M. Garrett and Aaralyn R. Garrett,
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her hus-
band, Maurice J. Garrett, Jr.; parents; daugh-
ter, Christina Joan; sister, Joan F. Hayward
of Delton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rob-
ert D. and Meredith Fuhrman of Kalamazoo,
and Richard E. and Rita Fuhrman of Silver-
dale, WA.
Mrs. Garrett received both her bachelor
and master degrees in music education from
Western Michigan University. She taught
instrumental music at the Pennfield School,
Battle Creek, and Gull Lake Community
Schools (formally Kellogg Consolidated).
She was a Michigan Band and Orchestra
music adjudicator adjudicating at the Michi-
gan District and State Solo and Ensemble
Festivals for 28 years. She was an oboist for
the Battle Creek Symphony for 26 years.
She was an amateur radio operator (W8JOK)
for 60 years, enjoying her hobby with her
husband.
Memorials may be made to Eversight or
the charity of one’s choice. Interment will
take place at East Hickory Cemetery. Please
visit http://www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share
a memory or to leave a condolence message
for Helen’s family.Helen Mae GarrettCharles Shaffer1699 W. M43 Highway,
Hastings, MI 49058.945-1351 North M-43 Hwy.
Hastings
945-1301 W. Green St.
Hastings
945-This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches
and these local businesses:HASTINGS FREE
METHODIST CHURCH
"We Exist To Be An
Expression Of Who Jesus Is
To The World Around Us".
2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box
8, Hastings. Telephone 269-
945-9121. Email hastfmc@
gmail.com. Website: http://www.
hastingsfreemethodist.com.
Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant
Pastor Emma Miller, Worship
Director, Martha Stoetzel.
Sunday Morning Worship:
9:45 a.m. Kids Church and
Nursery are available. Our
worship center is set up for
social distancing. Aftermath
Student Ministries: Sunday 6
p.m.SOLID ROCK BIBLE
CHURCH OF DELTON
7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765,
(corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-
43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor
Roger Claypool, (517) 204-- Sunday Worship Service
10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and
Children’s Ministry. Wednesday
night Bible study and prayer
time 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA
CATHOLIC CHURCH
805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-
4246 Pastor Father Stephan
Philip. Mass 4:30 p.m.
Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m.
Sunday.HASTINGS
BAPTIST CHURCH
309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings.
Matt Moser, Lead Pastor.
Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages;
10:30 a.m. Worship Service;
Senior High Youth Group 6-
p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Family Night
6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth
(Children Kindergarten-5th
Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle
School Youth Group; 6:
p.m. Bible Study and Prayer.
Call Church Office 948-
for information.CHRIST THE KING
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH (PCA)
328 N. Jefferson Street.
Worship 10 a.m. Nursery
provided. Pastor Peter Adams,
contact 616-690-8609.WOODGROVE
BRETHREN
CHRISTIAN PARISH
4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor
Randall Bertrand. Wheel-
chair accessible and elevator.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Time 10:30 a.m.
Youth activities: call for
information.LIFEGATE
COMMUNITY CHURCH
301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273,
Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor
Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-- Website: http://www.lifegatecc.
com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Wednesday Life Group 6:
p.m.
PLEASANTVIEW
FAMILY CHURCH
2601 Lacey Road, Dowling,
MI 49050. Pastor, Steve
Olmstead. (269) 758-
church phone. Sunday
Service: 10 a.m.WELCOME CORNERS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
3185 N. Broadway, Hastings,
MI 49058. Phone 945-2654.
Worship Services: Sunday, 9
a.m.Worship
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Sandy Tebo (Woodman) is celebrating 80
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Sandy married Dan 59 years ago. They
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