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Area Obituaries
Church/obits
1699 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:
9am and 10:30 a.m. Due to the
current health crisis, our
nursery is remains closed.
Weekly activity bags for chilren
are available in the 9 a.m.
service and Kid's Church is
available in our 10:30 service.
Our worship center is set up for
social distancing. Aftermath
Student Ministries: Sunday 6
p.m.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.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.CHRIST THE KING
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH (PCA)
328 N. Jefferson Street.
Worship 10 a.m. Nursery
provided. Pastor Peter Adams,
contact 616-690-8609.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,
9:45 a.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.
Worship
Together
...at the church of your choice ~
Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches
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Fiberglass
ProductsMichael Scott Vandecar, age 22, of
Climax, Michigan, passed away
unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
He was born on November 24, 1998, the son
of Eric Scott Vandecar and Kellie Sue Keller.
Mikey attended Battle Creek and Hastings
Public Schools. He was active in the U.S.
Naval Sea Cadet Corps. for many years.
Mikey is survived by his daughter,
Alexzandria Sue-Leanne Vandecar; son,
Jayson Jasper Jamerson Vandecar; mother of
his children, Alyssa Allred; parents, Eric
Vandecar and Kellie (Rob Gay) Keller;
sister, Sarah Nicole Gay-Johnson;
grandparents, Kenneth and Cathy Keller,
Ron and Jancy Lear, Gary and Sue
Vandecar; uncles, Kevin Keller, Ryon Lear,
Ed Vandecar, Bobby; aunts, Genia Lear-
Olmstead, Amber Lovell; his beloved dog,
Ella and several cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother,
James Edwin Lee Vandecar.
Mikey loved sports. When he was
younger, he was active in soccer, baseball
and football. He was an avid video game
player, fisherman, loved being on and in the
water. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping,
taking care of animals, riding four-wheelers,
snowmobiling, bike rides, going on walks,
listening to music and reading books to his
children. Mikey will surely be missed by his
family, friends and all those that knew and
loved him.
Visitation will be held at Baxter Funeral
& Cremation Service on April 12, 2021 from
3 to 7 p.m. and April 13, 2021, noon to 1
p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the
Baxter Funeral & Cremation, on Tuesday,
April 13, 2021, 1 p.m. with Pastor Alan
Leonhardt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, any donations may be
made to the family of Michael in care of his
children.
*Following current state guidelines 25
visitors are allowed in the funeral home at a
time*
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral &
Cremation Service.Michael Scott VandecarBrenda Kay (Gibson) Chandler, age 73,
passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Brenda was born April 13, 1947, to Gerald
and Lois (Anderson) Gibson. As a teenager,
Brenda enjoyed driving the speedboat at her
home on Long Lake in Cloverdale and
cruising in cars with her friends. She
graduated from Delton Kellogg High School
in 1965.
She began working as a young teenager
and held many interesting jobs throughout
her life. Some of them included working at
“the hotel” on Long Lake, picking and
selling peaches at the family farm, working
at E.W. Bliss, Hastings Mutual Insurance,
and Southeastern Elementary School in
Hastings. In 2015, she retired from
Highpoint Community Bank (Hastings City
Bank) after 27 years of holding various
positions within the bank.
Brenda would tell you that the greatest
accomplishments and joys in her life were
her two sons and five grandchildren. She
met needs in every possible way she could
and loved her family fiercely. She spent
much of her time cheering at her
grandchildren’s sporting events, band
concerts, and theater productions. She
enjoyed being surrounded by her family for
holidays, birthdays, or a “just because” day
together. She scheduled regular day outings
with her grandchildren, especially when she
discovered that her four granddaughters
shared her enthusiasm for shopping, which
she could do tirelessly all day long. She
encouraged and loved her family and truly
enjoyed all aspects of being a mother and
grandmother.
Brenda was preceded in death by her
father, Gerald, and mother, Lois.
She is survived by her faithful life partner
of over 25 years, Stephen Sensiba of
Hastings; sons, Gregory Chandler and Derek
(Rachel) Chandler, both of Delton; grandson
Hunter Chandler; granddaughters, Alexis,
Lydia, Breanna, and Emileigh Chandler;
brother, Gary (Joyce) Gibson of Kalamazoo;
nephews Gavin (Jackie) Gibson, Justin
(Staci) Gibson; niece, Bethany (Nick)
Gauthier; and many other relatives. She left
behind many lifelong friends as well. She
touched countless lives and will be deeply
missed by all who loved her.
Those wishing to make a memorial
contribution may do so to the Middleville
United Methodist Church or charity of your
choice.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April
8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Hastings Baptist
Church. The funeral service will begin at 11
a.m. (livestream https://www.facebook.com/
GirrbachFuneralHome), graveside service
following at Prairieville Cemetery.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence, visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.Brenda Kay ChandlerCathy Ann Kidder, age 71, of Sparta
(formerly of Hastings) passed away Tuesday,
March 30, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital, in
Wyoming.
Cathy was born in Hastings, on
September 10, 1949, the daughter of the late
Walter and Charline (Overley) Kidder.
She was raised in the Hastings area on
Heath Rd, and attended local schools,
graduating from Hastings High School.
Cathy was a diligent and hard worker,
spending over 20 years employed at Monroe
Inc, in Kentwood, where she assembled
speedometers and dash clusters for the
automotive industry. After leaving the
company, Cathy joined Meijer Stores in
Cascade, where she served in several
capacities; beginning her career in the health
andbeauty section, and later assisting
management with inventory pricing. Cathy
retired in 2015 to pursue her hobbies and
spend more time with her family.
Growing up, Cathy enjoyed spending
time with her brothers at the racetrack to
watch local dirt track racing. Cathy even
tried her hand as a driver, racing a 1964 Ford
Thunderbird at Galesburg Speedway.
Although her driving career was cut short,
her passion for racing continued as she often
spent weekends taking in a dirt track race at
I-96 Speedway, Crystal Raceway and
Galesburg. She also had horses growing up
and Ginger was her first horse. She also
taught Cecil the horse to walk into the house.
She also loved her dogs
Chi-Chi and Lucy. She enjoyed watching
professional wrestling on television, doing
small crafts, sewing, and crocheting
blankets. Cathy was an avid shopper, and
whenever possible would search out those
special “deals”, to get those items, including
shoes, purses, or a special outfit that she
“wanted” but didn’t necessarily “need”.
Cathy always made the most of her situation,
and moving to Harvest Way Retirement
Home was no different. She kept herself
active and involved by leading bible studies,
volunteering to help with crafting activities,
special events, and calling and playing
“Bingo” games.
Cathy is survived by her two sons and
daughter, Myerel (Sue) Kidder of Hastings,
Michael (Kim) Lewis of Rothbury, Michelle
(Joe) Dunkelberger of Hastings, and her two
brothers, Michael Benner of Woodland, then
Walter Kidder. of Grand Rapids. Cathy also
is survived by 11 grandchildren, sevengreat
grandchildren, and twin great grandchildren
on the way!
She was preceded in death by her brother,
Myerel Kidder, her father, Walter Kidder and
her mother, Charline Kidder.
Funeral services will be held at the
Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m.
on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with Sandy
Woodmansee officiating.
The family will receive visitors prior to
the funeral service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Friends and relatives are encouraged to
continue celebrating Cathy’s life
immediately following the funeral with
lunch and refreshments being served at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Sparta Senior Neighbors Center
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
For further details please visit our website at
http://www.danielsfuneralhome.netCathy Ann KidderJames Theodore McQuern, age 87, of
Nashville, passed away on April 4, 2021.
James was born on December 25, 1933, the
son of Everett and Edith (Evans) McQuern.
James graduated from Battle Creek
Lakeview High School. He retired from
Kellogg’s, and previously worked for Grand
Trunk Railroad and Lawson Printers. James
proudly served his country in the Army
during the Korean War. He was married for
49 years to Joyce (Mooney) McQuern.
James enjoyed music, hunting, and
fishing. He was an all-around sportsman,
attained a pilot’s license, was a horseback
rider, Scout leader, and coached several
baseball teams.
James is preceded in death by his parents;
his sister, Colleen Wetzel; brother, Jerry
McQuern; son, James Theodore McQuern,
Jr., and granddaughter, Angela Hope
Schantz.
He is survived by his daughters, Colleen
McQuern and Naomi McQuern (Susan
Hoffman) and son, Samuel McQuern (Suzy
DeBruyn); seven grandchildren, numerous
great-grandchildren and several great-great-
grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Keagle, and
special friend, Glenda Geldersma.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
can be made to Bob’s Barn Jamborees, c/o
Robert Warner, 1417 Johnson Street; Lake
Odessa, MI 48849.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday,
April 14, 2021 at 4 to 6 p.m., with a
memorial service beginning at 6 p.m. at
Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway;
Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.James Theodore McQuernJenna Mae Benedict, age 26, of Hastings,
passed away on April 4, 2021 as a result of
an automobile accident. Jenna was born on
October 10, 1994, the daughter of Gerald
Benedict and Tammy (Gould) Hall. She
attended Hastings Public Schools.
Jenna enjoyed roller skating, music and
spending time with her children.
Jenna is preceded in death by her
grandparents, Cindy and Alan Benedict and
Bill Cunningham, and her cousin, Tiffany
Mays Davis.
She is survived by her daughter, Mia
Eaton of Hastings; son, Blake Downing of
Hastings; mother, Tammy Hall of Hastings;
father, Gerald Benedict of Kalamazoo;
brothers, William Hall of Hastings and Sean
Benedict of Hastings; sister, Breann Hall of
Hastings; grandparents, Deb and Bill Hall of
Hastings, Betty and Alan Coston of Lake
Odessa, and Paul Gould of Shelbyville, TN,
and many aunts and uncles, and special
person, Tyler Eaton of Hastings.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April
10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Thornapple Valley
Church, 2750 M-43, Hastings, MI 49058
with a luncheon to follow at UAW Local
138, 127 W. Apple Street, Hastings, MI
49058.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence, visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.Jenna Mae BenedictRuby Marie (Thomason) Wendorf, age 79,
of Nashville, passed away Sunday, April 4,
2021, at Spectrum Butterworth, with her
family by her side.
She was born in Lisbon, ND, the daughter
of Olaf and Ester Thomason. She moved to
Nashville and raised four children. She
enjoyed the outdoors, barefoot, her flowers
and all her many pets.
She enjoyed watching NASCAR and was
an avid Ford lover. But most of all she
enjoyed her family and friends, especially
Diana Finkler and most definitely her
scratch off tickets.
Ruby is survived by her husband, Gary;
sons, Brian (Teri), Jeff (Patricia), Gary Jr.
(Pam); daughter, Tena (Jerry); brother, Olaf
D. Thomason and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life in May.Ruby Marie WendorfCall 269-945-
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