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Cynthia Jean Hallifax, age 68, of Galesburg,
passed away on October 29, 2021. Cindy was
born on September 14, 1953, in Kalamazoo,
the daughter of Dwayne “Paul” and Florance
“JoAnne” (Norris) Hamilton.
Cindy was a 1971 graduate of Paw Paw
High School. On October 8, 1984, Cindy
married Robert Clair Hallifax, Jr. on Mackinac
Island, returning every year on their anniver-
sary. She co-owned a national event and
catering company, and a winery in
Frankenmuth.
Cindy was a joyous person who loved to
share joy and happiness with others and make
them feel welcome. Cindy and Robert win-
tered at their home in St. Augustine Beach,
Florida. She loved to entertain in both Michigan
and Florida. Cindy enjoyed traveling, garden-
ing, and her two labradoodles, Riley and
Jacques. Her favorite destinations were
Mackinac Island and St. Augustine Beach.
Cindy was preceded in death by her father,
Paul Hamilton.
She is survived by her husband of 37
years, Robert Hallifax; mother, JoAnne
Hamilton; siblings, Paul (Pat) Hamilton,
Cathy (Ed) Thompson, and Bruce Hamilton;
stepdaughters, Kelli and Kim Hallifax; grand-
children, Brooke, Brandon, and Morgyn, and
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be
held Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. at
Niko’s Landing and Banquet Center, 5852
King Highway; Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.Paul Reynolds Pierson, age 84 of Delton,
passed away on November 1, 2021.
Paul was born on January 16, 1937 in
Burbank, CA to Murry and Fern (Hansen)
Pierson. His family spent several years in
California before moving to Michigan when
Paul was 7 years old. He was a 1955 gradu-
ate of Delton Kellogg High School.
Paul proudly joined the US Air Force
where he was an airplane electrician, and
served time in Japan. On November 15,
1957, in Midwest City, OK, Paul married
the love of his life, Mary Fowler, who pre-
ceded him in death on July 29, 2015. He
worked at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek
for 33 years before finishing his time with
the company in Kentucky.
After retirement Paul moved to Florida,
where he lived for 10 years before returning
to the Delton area. Paul was an active mem-
ber at Cedar Creek Bible Church where he
was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He
loved being able to spend time volunteering
at Thornapple Manor. In his spare time, Paul
enjoyed fishing, playing chess and cribbage,
sailing and diving. He also enjoyed a good
cup of coffee. Paul deeply loved his family
and cared for them and his loving wife,
Mary, for many years.
Paul is survived by his children, Scott
(Ruth) Pierson, Steve (Gretchen) Pierson,
Renee Pierson; grandchildren, Jody, Erik,
Wendy, Ashley, and Adam; great-grandchil-
dren: Owen, Sophie, Ben, Allie, Ethan,
Theo, Annabelle.
He was also preceded in death by his par-
ents.
Friends and relatives may meet with the
family on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 10 to
11 a.m.. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church
where a funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. with Pastor Bob Norton officiating.
Burial will take place at Prairieville
Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to
Cedar Creek Bible Church or Thornapple
Manor. Please visit http://www.williamsgoresfu-
neral.com to share a memory or leave a
condolence message for Paul’s family.Juan Navarro, age 77, of Orangeville,
passed away unexpectedly on October 30,
2021.
Juan was born on March 25, 1944 in
Saltillo, Mexico, the son of Natividad and
Maria (Trevino) Navarro. Juan enjoyed work-
ing on his 1964 Chevy Impala whenever he
had a chance. He loved helping the mission
fields in the Apostolic Assembly. He made
friends wherever he went and was always
willing to lend a helping hand.
Juan will be remembered for his infectious
laugh and as a jokester.
Juan is survived by his daughters, Sandra
(Ernesto) Andrade and Rosalinda (Edward)
Troutman; grandchildren, Mark-Anthony
Andrade, Abigail Andrade, Michael Andrew
Andrade, Alexandra Rose Andrade, Troy
Juan Carpenter (TJ), Jacob Alan Jeknavorian;
siblings, Rosendo Navarro, Lupe (Alejandro
Lara) Navarro Lara, Ezequiel (Juana)
Navarro, Joel Navarro, Daniel (Dora)
Navarro, Noemi (Jose) Navarro Salazar.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents;
wife, Rosa Arreola Navarro; daughter,
Kristina Navarro Carpenter; siblings, Cecilo
Navarro, Samuel Navarro, Lydia Navarro
Lopez, Ruth Navarro Gonzales.
Juan’s family will receive friends on
Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, 10 to 11 a.m. at the
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Tabernacle where
his funeral service will be conducted at 11
a.m. Burial will take place at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Please visit http://www.williamsgoresfuneral.
com to share a memory or to leave a condo-
lence message for Juan’s familyJeffery Lynn Martz, of Freeport, passed
away on October 29, 2021, at age 64.
He was born on November 19, 1956, in
Hastings, the son of Alfred and Dorothy
(Converse) Martz. He was a master electri-
cian and worked for Bradford White for 38
years then Advance Packaging were he
medically retired. Jeff met Cheryl Ann
Kauffman 20 years ago and they were mar-
ried on May 21, 2016.
He enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fish-
ing, and spending time with family and
friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents
and brother, Wesley Martz.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl;
adopted children, Larry Martz, Holly Walsh,
and Michelle Martz; stepchildren, Samantha
(Mujo) Davis, Shellie Davis, several grand
and great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lee;
brother, Ben (Judy) Martz, and several niec-
es and nephews.
There was a funeral service on Tuesday,
Nov. 2, 2021, at Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway St. Hastings, MI 49058.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative
Care 750 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
49503.
To leave online condolences visit http://www.
girrbachfuneralhome.net.Kevin Dane Curtiss, age 47, of Hastings,
passed away on November 1, 2021. Kevin
was born on December 30, 1973.
Kevin attended Charlotte High School.
He loved Coca-Cola, family gatherings,
music, dancing, bowling, card games, tele-
vision, and professional wrestling.
Kevin was preceded in death by his
father, David Curtiss and his stepfather,
Norman Satterly.
He is survived by his mother, Carol
Satterly; brother, Kyle (Rachel) Curtiss;
stepsister, Dondi (Robert) Littleton; uncle,
Terry Kuhn; nephews, Brendan and Daniel
Curtiss, and numerous family and friends.
Memorial contributions in memory of
Kevin can be made to Special Olympics,
https://support.specialolympics.org/, 160
68th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 or
a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be
held on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, from 2 to 4
p.m. at Barry County Enrichment Center,
Leason-Sharpe Hall, 231 S. Broadway;
Hastings, MI 49058.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral
Home. To leave an online condolence visit
http://www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.Jennifer Jo (Mitchell) Wandell, age 61,
passed away peacefully, surrounded by her
family at Bronson Methodist Hospital in
Kalamazoo, on October 31, 2021.
Born on April 14, 1960, Jenny is survived
by her husband, Wesley; daughter, Jenah
(Aaron Blankenship) of Columbus, Ohio;
sons Robbie (Sydney) of Delton; Mitchell
(Kyly) of Allegan; and one cherished grand-
son, Owen.
Along with her family, she will be forev-
er missed by her four siblings, Toni Ann
(Bill) Schroeder and Sally (Dayton Fandray)
Windle, both of Lima, OH; Rich (Julie)
Mitchell of Edmund, OK; and Robb (Sue)
Mitchell of Dublin, OH; two sisters-in-law,
Pamela (Bill) Fleming, of Laytonsville,
MD; Glenna Miller of Noblesville, IN; and
15 nieces and nephews, all of whom she
adored.
She was preceded in death by her par-
ents, Tony and Carolyn Mitchell, and her
in-laws, Glenn and Luella Wandell, all of
Lima, OH.
A graduate of Lima Central Catholic in
’78 (“That ‘78 is great!”), Jenny went on to
The Ohio State University, earning a bach-
elor’s degree in education, and then gradu-
ated Magna cum laude from Western
Michigan University with a master’s degree
in education. In February of 1984, she mar-
ried Wes, moved to Michigan, and started
her professional education at Delton-
Kellogg Elementary School. She was a
much-beloved kindergarten teacher for 36
years until her retirement in June of 2021.
The community has shared an outpouring
of love for Jenny, as her love of children
inspired generations of families requesting
to be in her classroom. Everyone knew at
any moment, you could barge through the
door, grab a bag of goldfish from the cup-
board, pull up a tiny chair, and let your soul
run free. Her love of students, friends, and
family shined through in many forms. She
would be there with an open heart and open
arms to catch you – A teacher for those who
needed a guiding hand, a friend for those
who needed a sympathetic soul, most of all,
a wife and a mother who loved every min-
ute with her family - holding her kids the
tightest, encouraging them to never give up,
to chase their dreams, and to treat others
with the kindness, respect, and love as she
did for so many of us.
She was the warmth that was needed on a
cold day and provided a soft place to land
on the hardest of days. Most importantly
she provided unconditional love to all. To
say she will be missed, hardly covers the
wound the community has shared. She will
be embedded in the hearts of everyone who
knew her, and that is where she will remain.
Forever.
A celebration of life will be held at the
Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings,
from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
with the service starting afterward at 2 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to The
Jenny Wandell Memorial Fund / Barry
Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway,
Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Please visit http://www.williamsgoresfuneral.
com to share a memory or to leave a condo-
lence message for Jenny’s family.Area Obituaries
Paul Reynolds Pierson Cynthia Jean HallifaxJuan NavarroJeffery Lynn MartzKevin Dane CurtissJennifer Jo Wandell1699 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
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