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Area Obituaries
David Wilfred Blood, age 85, passed away
on October 7, 2022, in Oberlin, Ohio.
David was born on March 12, 1937, in Hast-
ings, MI, the son of Sherley Center and Vida
Elsie (Cole) Blood. David was a 1955 graduate
of Woodland High School, in Michigan, and
was the co-salutatorian of his class. He gradu-
ated from the University of Michigan in 1960
with a B.S.E and from Northeastern University
in 1970 with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
David worked as an electrical engineer at
Raytheon, Wayland MA, receiving an award
for 25 years of service, MIT Lincoln Labora-
tory, in Lincoln, MA, Penn State University,
State College PA under contract, and HRB
Systems, State College PA, retiring in 1999.
David was also an avid amateur radio opera-
tor licensed and active from 1952 to 2022 (
years!). David was a devoted follower of
Jesus and was an active and faithful member
of the East Oberlin Community Church.
David is survived by his wife, Iva Dane
Blood of Oberlin, Ohio; children, Wesley
(Marjorie) Blood; Sherley (David) Blood
Thom; Janel Blood, Daryl (Alina) Blood;
Marla (Jeremy) Brewer; grandchildren,
Andrew (Shelby) Blood; Samuel (Brigitta)
Blood; Nijyl Brewer; Sacha Brewer; Lew
Blood; great-granddaughter, Felicity Blood;
sister, Ardath McCall; niece, Carolyn Mant-
ing, and nephew, Greg (Bryn) McCall.
For the full obituary and the service times,
please visit the Girrbach Funeral Home web-
site: https://www.girrbachfuneralhome.net/
obituary/david-blood.Archer Leonard Howard Jr, age 75, of
Woodland, MI, passed away on Thursday,
Oct. 6, 2022.
Archer was born January 13, 1947 to
Archer and Crystal Jennie (Burke) Howard
in Wilmette, IL. His older sister, Elaine,
remained in Chicago when the family
moved to Lake Odessa when Arch was a
toddler, where his family owned and ran
Martha’s Candy.
Archer was in the first graduating class of
Lakewood High School in 1965. He attended
Western Michigan University for a short time
before entering the U.S. Army. He served as
a Sgt. in the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam,
1968-1969.
He worked for E. W. Bliss Manufacturing
in Hastings for many years before retiring in- He was known as the peacekeeper in
the plant. Those who worked with Arch, or as
he was called at the factory, Archie, will
remember the smell of Winstons and Diet
Pepsi.
His first wife was Chloanne Thomas, with
whom he had a son Kirk.
Arch met and married Janice Neitzke in - Arch, determined to make the family
complete, adopted Jan’s three daughters. He
was a loving father and caregiver, a Mr. Fix-
it, the one everyone called with any prob-
lems.
Arch and Jan loved to travel, having made
it to all but five states, and all around the
border, often traveling with Jan’s brother
Harold (Bud) Neitzke and wife Jeanne. They
also camped and fished with friends at
Nahma in the U.P. They just sold their
“Happy Place” at Sandy Pines.
Arch always seemed to find the good in
everyone, was very even-tempered, and truly
loved his family and the friends he worked
with. To his grandchildren, he was the person
they counted on.
Archer was predeceased by his parents;
sister, Elaine Berlinski and her husband, Ben;
nephews, Gregg and Todd Neitzke, and
grandson, Christian Howard. He has now
joined many of his yearly Canadian fishing
trip buddies.
Archer is survived by his loving wife of 47
years, Jan; son, Kirk (Christina) Howard;
daughters, Leanne Kirchner, Stacie (Todd)
White, Suzanne Howard; grandchildren,
Brock (Syndi) Richmond, Alison (Jordan)
Richmond Masur, Scott (Jessica) Kirchner,
Brandon Cheeseman, Sam Cheeseman, Mar-
garet (John Guazhco) Rough, Amber McClel-
land (Jason) Thompson, Jessica Cheeseman
(Andrew) Mepham,; great-grandchildren,
Harold, Ellinor, Alden, Owen, Bentley, Oli-
ver, Finley, Adalynn, Jason, Kale, Kourtney,
Kitana, Mateo, Gabriel, Nolan; niece, Sandra
Berlinski (Steve) Howard; nephews, Mark
Berlinski, Wayne (Ida) Neitzke and family;
great-niece, Cassie Howard and brother-in-
law, Harold ‘Bud’ (Jeanne) Neitzke, and
many special friends.
According to Archer’s wishes, there will
be no service. As he wished, “Mexican Con-
nexion” will provide a meal for family and
friends, Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 until 8 p.m. at
The Hughe House, 7766 Velte Rd, Lake
Odessa, MI 48849.
In lieu of flowers or donation, the family
requests that those who are able make a dona-
tion to the American Red Cross. Blood or
Platelets would be especially appreciated by
the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympa-
thy may be shared at http://www.koopsfc.com for
the Howard family.
Francis “Frank” Dale Hook, a jack-of-all
trades, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.
Frank age 88, of Charlotte, MI was born
September 19, 1934, in Baltimore Township,
MI, the son of John and Evalyn (Ormsbe)
Hook. After graduating from Hastings High
School Frank enlisted in the United States
Army and proudly served his country. On
June 18, 1959, Frank married the love of his
life Doris Carter. They spent the next 39 years
creating lasting memories until her passing in- He worked as a general laborer for Post
Cereal, retiring after 30 years. Frank was a
man who enjoyed tinkering on things, from
working on cars, lawnmowers, and building
wire trees. He also enjoyed collecting coins,
replicas of cars, reading and watching west-
erns, doing word searches and his trips to
Cadillac to go mushroom hunting. Above all
Frank will be remembered as a man who was
always there to support anyone in need.
Frank is survived by his daughter, Debra
(Rick) French; grandchildren, Greg (Crystal)
Phillips, Jennifer (Miles) Warren, and Camer-
on Sebrell; three great-grandchildren; sister,
Eva Peake; sister-in-law, Glenda Carter; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife,
Doris; son, Russell Hook; siblings, Morris
Hook, Dorothy Stratter, Ruth Roush, and
Forrest Hook; parents; and brother-in-law,
Raymond Carter.
Friends are encouraged to support Frank’s
family by sharing memories on his Tribute
Page at http://www.prayfuneral.com.
A private family graveside service will
take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at
a later date. If desired, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the Dementia
Society of America.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral
Home, Charlotte.
Linda R. (Kling) Sizeland of Cadillac
passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at Samari-
tas Senior Living in Cadillac. She was 71.
Linda was born on January 20, 1951 in Hast-
ings, MI to Gus L. and Bertha J. (Tonneson)
Kling and they preceded her in death.
Linda was raised in the Hastings area and
attended school there. She later moved to the
Cadillac area and on September 10, 1994 she
married Gary L. Sizeland and he preceded
her in death on May 29, 2007.
Her hobbies included crocheting, word
puzzles and animals. While living in the
Manton area she was affiliated with the
Lutheran Church.
Linda is survived by her two siblings, Den-
nis (Charlene) Kling and Gayle (Robert)
Shreve both of Mesick and her many nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband
Linda was preceded in death by two brothers,
Richard Pederson and Russell Kling and a
nephew, Michael Waldron.
No services will be held at this time. Her
final resting place will be Rutland Township
Cemetery near Hastings.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Michigan. An online guestbook is
available at http://www.petersonfh.com.Mary Janet Shaull of West Bloomfield, MI
passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, age
93.
Mary was born on February 14, 1929, in
Hastings, MI, daughter of the late Dr. George
and Bonita Lockwood. After graduating from
Hastings High School in 1946, she attended
Western Michigan University, where she
received her BS degree in teaching in 1950.
She taught elementary school in Plainwell,
Eaton Rapids and Hastings before moving to
West Bloomfield. There she substitute taught
for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 61 years, David.
She is survived by three daughters, Janet
(Ed) Clark, Gina Green, and Alison Shaull;
five grandchildren, Michael (Nikki) Green,
Marie Tino, Scott (Christine) Torosian, Kate
Sackman, Mary-Jo Green; seven great grand-
children, Devin Graves, Taylor Zawol-Green,
JR Green, Levi Tino, Noah, Luke and Grace
Torosian and two great-great grandchildren,
Harley Robinson and Bear Graves, several
nieces and nephews and many treasured
friends.
Preceded in death by her dear brother ,John
Lockwood and sister, Doris Carlson and son-
in- law, John Green.
Mary’s greatest love was her family, and
nothing filled her heart more than to have
them gathered at their long time Green Lake
home. She and David enjoyed several decades
of winter/springtime on Anna Maria Island on
Florida’s Gulf coast – especially when their
family could join them. She loved the out-
doors, photography, birds, golf, friends and
raising monarch butterflies but most of all she
loved her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
can be made to Kindred Hospice or the Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
A memorial service will be held on Sun-
day, Oct. 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Riverside
Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home,
5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The
family will receive friends at the funeral
home on Sunday 10 a.m. until time of ser-
vice. Online guest book http://www.modetzfuneral-
homes.comDavid Wilfred Blood Archer Leonard Howard Jr.Francis Dale HookMary Janet Shaull Linda R. Sizeland1699 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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NOTICE TO BIDDERSBARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale one pickup: 2021 GMC 1 Ton Crew Cab
SLE pickup.Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West
M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 for the
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