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Area Obituaries
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:
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,
9:45 a.m.Worship
Together
...at the church of your choice ~
Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches
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Fiberglass
ProductsHaroldine Louise (Hartley) Brail, age 88,
of Hastings, went to Heaven on Friday, Sept.
10, 2021.
Haroldine was born February 16, 1933 in
Coldwater, the oldest child of Harold and
Wilhelmenia Hartley. She graduated from
Parma High School and then worked in
Jackson, where she met her future husband.
She and Donald Lee Brail were married May
9, 1953 in Parma.
In 1964, Haroldine and Don responded to
God’s call and moved to Iowa to begin a
lifetime of Christian ministry. They faithfully
served Free Methodist pastorates in Iowa
City, Hamburg, Sioux City and Toddville,
Iowa; then Hastings and Zeeland, Mich.
Haroldine loved to sing and was a frequent
church soloist. In retirement, they were
active in senior adult ministries throughout
northern Michigan.
Haroldine was devoted to Jesus and her
family. She loved family gatherings and
cherished her seven grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. She was a fierce
competitor at table games and a jigsaw
puzzle enthusiast.
Haroldine was a diehard fan of University
of Iowa football and basketball and the
Detroit Tigers, but her favorite sports were
those played by her children and
grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 68
years, Don Brail of Hastings; son, Bob and
Deb Brail of St. Charles, MO, son, Brad and
Pam Brail of Winona Lake, IN; daughter, LizBrail of Hastings; daughter, Dawn and
Duane Secord of Hastings; seven
grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, her
sister, Nancy Denison of Ithaca.
She was preceded in death by her parents
and sister, Billie Gavett.
Visitation is planned for 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 17 at Girrbach Funeral Home in
Hastings. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at the Hastings Free
Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, Hastings, MI- A private interment will be held at
Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta.
Memorials may be directed to Samaritan’s
Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence, visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Haroldine Louise BrailWanda Pearl (Barnes) Guernsey was
blessed with 98 years on this earth. As a
beloved daughter, sister, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great
grandmother, aunt, and a friend to so many,
Wanda was accepted into the arms of Jesus
comfortably and peacefully at home in
Walkertown, North Carolina on Friday, Sept.
10, 2021.
Wanda was born on October 19, 1922, in
Shelbyville, the daughter of Frank Kenneth
and Mary Ellen (Baughman) Barnes. She
graduated from Clarksville High School in- Wanda was married for 33 years and
was preceded in death by Wilson E.
Guernsey, Sr.
She was an incredibly strong woman. As a
homemaker and mother of eight, Wanda also
worked. She worked at a fish pole factory,
sewed baby clothes at Baby Bliss in
Middleville, and worked as a key punch
typist at both the Kentucky State Police in
Louisville, Kentucky, and at the Battle Creek
Federal Center in Battle Creek. She also
taught Sunday School in Freeport throughout
her children’s younger years.
During her lifetime, Wanda enjoyed
reading, sewing, and fishing. She was a
homemaker, and made sure her children
were well fed. She could be seen peeling
potatoes every night. She enjoyed cooking,
baking, and preserving vegetables from the
garden. She loved caring for her family.
She is survived by her daughter Anita
Proctor of Battle Creek, daughter Donna
(Duane) Priddy of Midland, son Wilson
(Kay) Guernsey, Jr. of Willow Springs,
Missouri, daughter Rebecca (Bob) Wilcox of
Branch, son Robert (Leslie) Guernsey of
Nashville and daughter Bonnie Caudill of
Walkertown, North Carolina, 15
grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 14
great-great grandchildren, and many nieces
and nephews.
Wanda was preceded in death by her
parents, all of her brothers, Kenneth, Richard
“Dick”, Donald, and Duane Barnes, and two
beloved children, Barbara Ellen Guernsey
and Sharon Mary (Guernsey) Brewer.
A graveside service will be held at Irving
Township Cemetery, 4035 W State Road,
Middleville, MI 49333 on Saturday, Sept.
25, 2021 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rodger
Claypool officiating.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence, please visit
http://www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Wanda Pearl GuernseyHoward Richard Hartley, age 80, of
Middleville, passed away at home on
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.
Howard was born on August 31, 1941 in
Carmichaels, PA to Oscar F. and Goldie
(Brand) Hartley. Howard proudly served his
country as a member of the United States
Army. He worked as an insurance salesman
for many years before retirement.
In his free time, Howard enjoyed spending
time outdoors, hunting, fishing, horseback
riding, and camping. He could often be
found working on the Robertson farm or at
TK Kitchen having coffee with friends.
Family was very important to Howard,
and he loved spending time with them as
much as he could.
Howard will be dearly missed by his
partner of 25 years, Jane Robertson;
children, Meredith (David) Kutil, Andrea
deLeon, Rebekah McClure, Jordon
(Shawna) Hartley, Travis (Holly) Turnes,
Sarah (Corey Crouch) Fox; siblings, Jean
Tucker, Edgar Hartley, Janet (Robert)
Weinzierl; brothers-in-law, Charles (Robin)
Robertson, Marc (Brenda) Robertson, Walter
Jay (Rene) Robertson; 20 grandchildren;
special friends, Gary Cole, Rusty Barton,
Richard Fritts; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
son, Brandon John Hartley; sister-in-law,
Heather Hartley; brother-in-law, Tom
Tucker; special canine friend, Libby.
Relatives and friends may meet with
Howard’s family for a visitation and
Celebration of Life on Saturday, Sept. 18
from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Robertson family
farm (7027 W. State Rd.) in Middleville,
with a memorial service starting at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.
Please visit http://www.beelergoresfuneral.com to
share a memory or to leave a condolence
message for Howard’s family.Howard Richard HartleySandy Huber, originally from Hastings, ,
Sandy attended Manchester College and
Central Michigan University, and received
her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan
University. She taught for three years in the
Reeths Puffer School District, before
becoming a special education teacher for
Grand Haven Area Public Schools.
Sandy demonstrated her passion for life-
long learning by earning master’s degrees in
both special education and educational
leadership. Shortly thereafter, she became
the assistant principal and then principal, of
her beloved White Pines Middle School.
Sandy’s career with Grand Haven Area
Public Schools spanned over 30 years.
During which time, she was known for her
tireless commitment to her students, her
dedication to her staff, and her advocacy for
public education.
When she retired, her passion for the youth
and her community continued. She spent the
next 15 years of her life (until just months
prior to her death), as a volunteer and
respected leader. Her service to the Grand
Haven community included board and
committee roles with the Grand Haven Area
Community Foundation, the Grand Haven
Schools Foundation, Tri-Cities Kiwanis,
Greater Ottawa County United Way,
Momentum Center, S.C.O.R.E., League of
Women Voters, C.H.I.L.L., Lakeshore
Environmental Education Program, and
many, many others.
In what little free time she had, she could
be found driving students and residents to
appointments or afterschool programs and
providing treats along the way. She rarely
missed a Sunday with her progressive,
inclusive friends at C3. She fostered
relationships through countless cards and
notes, offering comfort, encouragement, and
humor. She had an innate ability to
recognize those most in need and dedicated
her life to helping them.
Sandy was also a diehard Democrat all
day, every day. During election season, if she
wasn’t canvassing or searching for a
republican to convert, she was helping
Democratic causes and candidates with her
fellow Ottawa County Democrats.One of her proudest moments was in 2019,
when she was honored for her lifetime of
service and inducted into the Grand Haven
High School Hall of Fame, by receiving the
Honorary Award for Service.
Best known for her many sayings, her most
recognized, “For you, the world”, was a true
representation of all she gave to her students,
young people, and the community throughout
her life.
She is survived by her husband, Paul;
daughters, Megan and Chelsea; sister, Cheryl
(Jack Nachman) Allerding; sister-in-law,
Joyce Allerding; nephew, Bradley (Katie)
Allerding; niece, Julie (Justin) Clark; and
special friend, Todd VanZantwick.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Arthur and Juanita Allerding, and her brother,
Michael Allerding.
Her celebration of life will be held on
Sunday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. in the Grand
Haven High School Performing Arts Center.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations
to: Tri-Cities Kiwanis Foundation (memo
line: Homeless Youth Fund), P.O. Box 571,
Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417.
Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick
Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation
Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven,
MI 49417. Share memories with the family at
their online guest book at http://www.sytsemafh.
com.Sandy HuberMichael Len Smith, age 69, son of the late
Leonard and Dorothea Smith, died
peacefully with family in his home in
Delton, on September 14, 2021. He was a
1970 graduate of White Cloud High School
and 1976 Pharmacy School graduate of
Ferris State College where he made some
wonderful lifelong friends.
Mike contributed to the Hastings
community as your friendly pharmacist at
Bosley Pharmacy and Walgreens and moved
numerous historical, commercial, and
residential structures as Smith Housemovers.
He was a dedicated, loyal, hard worker and
was passionate about providing service
through numerous community organizations
such as the Delton Moose Lodge, the Long
Lake Association, the Hastings Jaycees, and
Barry County Hospice Board. He was a
longtime member of the Thornapple Jazz
Orchestra, where he tooted his own horn.
He was an idea man with creative talent and
a true zest for life.
Mike was an accomplished trumpet player
from a young age and continued to entertain
throughout his life. He listened to music
with enthusiasm and loved to share his
knowledge with anyone who would listen.
He could often be found on or in the water,
enjoying campfires, telling jokes at the local
bars, hosting all-night karaoke parties,
working with and spending time with his
family and friends.
He is survived by his former wife Brenda
Stone of Port Charlotte, FL and children Lisa
Smith and Simon Lilley of Seattle, WA,
Stephanie and Steve Quada (Mahala and
Britton) of Delton, Amy Smith and Patrick
Casey (Sofia) of Battle Creek, Karah Smith
and Daimann Gilbert (Chyenne, Shawn and
Olivia) of Toledo, OH; and former wife
Sandy Smith of Hastings, and children
Sydney Smith of Hastings, Mike Smith of
Mesa, AZ, stepson Dustin and Megan
Bateson (Stella) of Middleville. He is also
survived by his siblings David Smith,
Charles Smith, Jennifer Smith, Thressa
(Arthur) Hoekstra, Steve (Vicki) Smith, and
Richard Smith, his aunt Kaye Katt of
Essexville, several nieces, nephews, cousins,
and many friends. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial visitation will take place on
Saturday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S.
Broadway; Hastings, with a memorial
reception on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021,
between 4 to 8 p.m. at the Delton Moose
Lodge, 5420 Mooselodge Dr, Delton, MI
49046.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Thornapple Arts Council, 231 S
Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 - https://
thornapplearts.org/donate/ or Barry County
Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park
Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.Michael Len SmithMichael “Mike” Norton, age 77, of
Nashville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4,
at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus,
Grand Rapids, Kent County.
There will be a time of fellowship and
celebration of life for Mike on Saturday,
Sept. 25, 2021 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the
Nashville VFW Post 8260, in Nashville, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
For further details please visit our website
http://www.danielsfuneralhome. netMichael NortonKeep your friends and relatives informed and up to date
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Correction
A Sept. 2 article on Page 2 of The Hastings
Banner, headlined “Serenity Club hosts con-
cert to raise awareness of drugs, overdose,”
erroneously reported the name of a band par-
ticipating in the concert. The flier called the
band The New Alternative Route. The Banner
later learned the band was AmpRage.