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Thursday, Jan 6 Baby Café – 10 a.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1932 Buster Crabbe film about an actresses making choices in Hollywood – 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, Jan 10 Crafting Passions Craft Work Group – 10 -1 p.m.; Calvin College’s January Series – Gravity of Joy with Sarah Williams Gorrell – 12: p.m. Tuesday, Jan 11 Mahjong – 2:30 p.m.; Chess – 5:30 p.m.; Calvin College’s January Series –

Trusting Institutions: Rediscovering the Power of Christianity’s Surprise with Dr. Gregory Jones – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 12 Itsy Bitsy Book Club on Zoom (pick up monthly Storytime bag with link & crafts)

10:30 a.m.;
Calvin College’s January Series –
Keeping It Nuanced: How to Have Grace-
Filled Political Conversations- 12:30 p.m.;
Acoustic Jam Session – 5 p.m.
Please call the Hastings Public Library
for more information about any of the
above programs, (269) 945-4263 or check
our Facebook events.

Jill Pontious Zakett, 68, Hastings, passed away December 24, 2021, together with her son Tom in an auto accident near Hastings. Jill was born June 18, 1953 in Midland to the late Jack E Pontious and Ellie Pontious Sutton. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Amanda (Michael) Sweet; granddaughters, Riley and Maci Sweet; mother, Ellie Pontious Sutton; brother, Jerry (Becky) Pontious; nephew, Chad Pontious and nieces, Jeri Lynn Kimpel and Christina Pontious. She was predeceased by her father, Jack E. Pontious and her brother Jack R. Pontious. Jill will be remembered for her unique sense of humor. She graduated from Meridian High School and attended Kirtland College. She was very intelligent, gifted in all things computer and always ready to help. She most enjoyed spending time with friends and family and will be greatly missed. Due to Covid a memorial will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may want to consider St Jude’s. O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Lee Deming, Sr., age 88, of Hastings, MI, passed away December 28,

Richard was born September 28, 1933,
the son of Eldred John and Doris (Eckert)
Deming.
Dick was a 1952 graduate of Hastings
High School. Right out of high school, he
worked at Fisher-Hengsbach Ford Dealer,
doing bodywork at Baldwin Chevrolet, and
opened his own Auto Collision Service/Body
Shop in October 1957.
Dick was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Hastings. He received his private
pilot’s license in 1961. He was a member of
the Gordon Johncock Indy car team (1965-

and raced micro midgets locally. Dick
volunteered at the Gilmore Car Museum for
many years and traveled extensively in the
classic car hobby. He was a member of the
Grand Lodge of Michigan Masons, Saladin
Shriners and the Scottish Rite, earning the
32nd Degree.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Audrey of 68
years; son, Richard Jr., son, Robert (Sue),
daughter, Lori (Don) Russell; seven grand-
children, and 10 great-grandchildren, and
former daughter-in-law, Ruth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
in memory of Dick can be made to the
Shriners Children Hospital, online https://
http://www.shrinerschildrens.org/giving, or
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn:
Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta,
GA 30394 or Serenity Village of Barry
County (Hospice House), online https://
serenitybc.org/donate/ or by mail PO Box
414, Hastings, MI 49058, or to the Gilmore
Car Museum, online https://gilmorecarmuse-
um.org/support/donate, or 6865 Hickory
Road, Hickory Corners, MI 49060.
The family would like to thank Spectrum
Health Hospice for all of their care.
Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 3,
2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 405
North M-37, Hastings, MI 49058, and a lun-
cheon followed.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.
Leave an online condolence at http://www.girr-
bachfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Zakett, age 34, passed away December 24, 2021 as the result of a traffic accident. He was born October 24, 1987 in Midland to Donald Zakett and the late Jill Pontious Zakett. Tom was a talented man who enjoyed camping, traveling, cooking, and writing. He graduated from Hastings High School and had an associates degree. Tom was a devout Christian and is now with his Lord and Savior. Left to cherish his memory is his father, Donald Zakett; sister, Amanda (Michael) Sweet; nieces, Riley and Maci Sweet; grand- mother, Ellie Pontious Sutton; uncle, Jerry (Becky) Pontious and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Due to Covid, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St Jude’s. O’Laughlin Funeral Home Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael Thomas Loftus, age 73, of
Hastings, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30,
2021.
Mike was born on June 27, 1948, in Hastings,
the son of Alfred and Claire (Billye) Loftus.
Mike was united in marriage to the love of his
life, Dawn Fay Buck, in 1971. Dawn Fay
Loftus, age 73, of Hastings, passed away
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Dawn was born on
August 1, 1948, in Hastings, the daughter of
Neil Buck and Maxine (DePreister) Steeby.
Mike and Dawn were married for over 50 years.
Mike was a proud Veteran of the United
States Marine Corps, which included a tour
of duty in Vietnam. He was also an avid hunt-
er and enjoyed the annual trips north for deer
camp. While the amount of hunting was
sometimes in question, the good times with
family and friends was never in doubt. A man
of the outdoors, Mike also enjoyed fishing
and golfing. Mike and Dawn both enjoyed
spending time with their family gardening.
Family and friends enjoyed the benefits of the
Loftus Garden.
Dawn retired from Hastings Manufacturing,
working at the Piston Ring for over 40 years.
Dawn had a love for music and enjoyed listen-
ing to Ol’ Blue Eyes, as well as sharing her own
musical talents with years of playing the saxo-
phone in the Ionia and Nashville Community
Bands. In her early years she played softball.

Though, no-one would deny, Dawns real call- ing was that of being a mother and a grand- mother. The role that fit her perfectly with her friendly, loving, and caring nature. Mike and Dawn are survived by their son, Chad Loftus of Freeport; two daughters, Kelli (Aaron, Dawnie’s Honey Boy) Shumway of Hastings and Katie (Sean Austin, Dawnie’s Sweetie Boy) Loftus of Hastings; five grandchildren, Aubree Shumway, BrookLyn Knowlton, Kaiden Shumway, Reese Loftus, and Elliott Austin. Mike is also survived by his two brothers, Patrick (Krista) Loftus and Timothy Loftus. Dawn is also survived by her brother, Jim Anderson; two sisters, Lynda Fisher and Bonnie Converse; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close family friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Billye Loftus. Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her mother, Maxine Steeby; her father, Neil Buck; her twin sister Dian Buck; her stepfather Robert Steeby; and her stepmother Donna Buck. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Lauer Family Funeral Home, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Please share condolences with the family at http://www.lauerfhhastings.com.

Area Obituaries

Michael Thomas Loftus and Dawn Fay Loftus Richard Lee Deming, Sr. Jill Pontious Zakett Thomas Zakett

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 a.m.

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Elaine Garlock Before the garland was attached to the lampposts downtown, the banners had been changed from photos of veterans to the winter banners featuring the word “Welcome” and a stylized snowflake. The lampposts also have strings of white lights wrapped in a circular fashion, giving a fes- tive look to downtown. Many guests were present at Central United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve, most with family members. The eve-

ning included a story “’Twas the Evening of Christmas,” read by a lay member, a vocal duet by brothers George and Sam McNeill, a duet by Tom Reiser and sister Lori McNeill, a timely message and com- munion service. The congregation also sang carols and had a candle-lighting ritual. A new house is being built on Jordan Road west of Martin Road. The new home on East Tupper Lake Road, overlooking the lake, now has siding. The former Ackerson house now has panels of lattice

skirting the wrap-around high deck. A new driveway has been installed using crushed limestone. Rev. Eric Beck, former pastor, filled the pulpit at Central United Methodist Church Jan. 2. The Rev. Craig Adams will be the guest speaker at Central Jan. 9. There were no Sunday school classes Jan. 2, but children’s classes will resume Jan. 9. Adult classes will return the following Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jan Stassek of Bloomingdale, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stassek of Marquette and Mrs. Larissa Honse of Seattle spent Sunday last with family members at Carlton Center. They had time to then to see their nieces and families from Grand Rapids, the McDonalds and Singhs. George and Judy Johnson hosted family members from Indiana over the weekend. Other family members were unable to join- ing a family gathering due to COVID. One local couple spent a few days over the weekend on a Caribbean cruise rather than hosting or visiting relatives.

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KCC Express Enrollment event in Hastings Jan. 11

Current and future Kellogg Community College students will have a chance to com- plete all enrollment processes needed to start winter/spring classes during the College’s Express Enrollment Event in Hastings this month. KCC’s Express Enrollment Event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, on KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center campus, 2950 West M- Highway. The event will offer students and prospec- tive students what they need to be prepared to start classes this winter and spring, including financial aid assistance, placement testing, academic advising and onsite registration. Express Enrollment Event attendees also

will have opportunities to win gift cards and free KCC items, including T-shirts and book bags. Individuals who are new to the college and interested in attending the event to take advan- tage of the fast-track services offered should bring the following information with them:

A photo ID

Transcripts from high school and all col-
leges attended

ACT, PSAT or SAT scores (which can be
used in place of KCC’s placement test if these
scores were received within the past five
years)
KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center campus opened
in the fall of 1996 on a scenic, 95-acre cam-

pus. The center consists of a building with 12 classrooms, including eight standard classrooms, two computer lab classrooms, a sci- ence lab and a CNA lab, as well as a student lounge with free Wi-Fi and open computer lab for students. For more information about the Express Enrollment Event or the Fehsenfeld Center, contact the center at 269-948-9500 or email [email protected]. The first classes of KCC’s winter/spring semester begin Jan. 18. Student registration information, including links to registration instructions, policies, tuition and fees and other information, is available online at kellogg.edu/registration.

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