Wilfred "Bill" Horning passed away at the age of 88 on March 8, 2021 from COVID. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Mary (Pierce) Horning. They had four children together, Mary C. Horning, deceased, Christopher Horning, Aaron Horning, and Elizabeth (Horning) Howell. Bill has six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bill was a successful artist, designer and teacher. He was a prolific artist and was very active in the arts communities where ever he lived. He exhibited his works of art both locally and nationally for more than 50 years. Bill retired as an art teacher from East Hills Junior High School where he thoroughly enjoyed teaching art for more than 20 years. He...

Patricia June Brown, known by friends and family as "June", passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, on Thursday, January 14th, 2021, at the age of 67. June was born on June 30th, 1953, the only daughter of Clair and Corrie Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved brother, Joseph Brown; and her life partner, James Liscombe. She is survived by daughter, Tammy Harris; son, Trey (Jill) Brown; step-daughter, Samantha Liscombe; brothers Jack (Anita) Brown and James (Julia) Brown; grandchildren Brandon, Christian, Lylian, and Kenny; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. June was so full of laughter and love, and was always up for a fun...

Kathleen S. Beduhn went to be with her loving husband on January 9, 2021. She was a generous and devoted wife, Mother, grandmother, and friend. In 1928, Kathleen was born to Carl and Ruby (Ellsworth) Hyrns in Grand Rapids. After graduating from Cedars Springs High School in 1946, Kathy moved to Grand Rapids to work as a Bell Telephone operator. While there she met the love of her life Richard Beduhn, who preceded her in death in 2014. They were married for 67-1/2 years. Kathleen leaves behind her children: Valerie (Lance) Bush, Adam Beduhn, Rand (Lori) Beduhn, Ren?e (Chuck) Collins, Sheree (David) Newell, and Scott Beduhn; grandchildren: Anthony (Michele) Plants, Curtis (Emily) King,...

Donald Lynn Aultman, age 66 of Chelan, WA passed away December 29, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfunealhome.net.

Donald Lynn Aultman, age 66 of Chelan, WA passed away December 29, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfunealhome.net.

Dwight Ernest Hitchcock, age 98, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020. Dwight was born on November 26, 1921 in St. Joseph County, Michigan, the son of Benjamin "Frank" and Ethel (Messler) Hitchcock. Dwight was a 1940 Graduate of Hickory Corners Kellogg High School, and he attended Western Michigan University. On August 10, 1942, Dwight married Norma Jean Butler. That same year, he began working for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in Dallas, TX and later in Burbank, CA. He served in the US Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946. Following an honorable discharge at war's end, Dwight worked his entire career as a licensed landscape architect for Light's Garden Center and...

Marjorie Merrick (Marguerite Mafalda Congionti) passed away peacefully at her home on October 26, 2020 with her loving family at her bedside. She was born on September 20, 1927 in Rogers City, Michigan. After graduating in the top of her class from Rogers City High School, Marjorie moved to Gladwin, Michigan where she married Leonard J. Merrick and raised five amazing, professional children! Her family revered her for her great examples of integrity, industriousness, pride and unbelievable tenacity and strength of character. She marched to her own drummer and stood steadfast in her convictions. Mom was very intelligent and intuitive; her house was a place of comfort to dine and...

Thomas Charles Szudzik, age 84, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2020. Thomas was born on November 26, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Charles and Leda (Powers) Szudzik. He was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Grand Rapids. Thomas served in the US Navy, stationed in Korea. On September 25, 2004 he married Eddis Mae Hayes. He retired from Capital Engineering and worked for Die Cad Group until 2004. Thomas was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. He enjoyed golf and fishing on Gun Lake. He enjoyed traveling, especially out west, down south and through northern Michigan. Thomas liked going to the casinos, bowling, and spending time with his...

Michael Lee Tompkins, age 70 of Delton, passed away on October 14, 2020. Michael was born on January 1, 1950, the son of Raymond and Arlene (Garrett) Tompkins. He was a 1968 graduate of Springfield High School. Michael worked at Cello-Foil and Cricket Publishing in Battle Creek. He enjoyed coin collecting. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Elaine and Mike Bubnas, brother Tom and JoAnn Tompkins, niece Kimberly Clavier, nephew Paul Tompkins whom he shared a special relationship with, great-nephew Kian Tompkins, and great-niece Kathryn Clavier. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online...

Jeannie Adell Cembrowicz, age 83 of Larks Lake, Michigan, passed away on September 23, 2020. Jeannie was born on August 12, 1937, the daughter of Frank and Valia (Brown) Bradfield. She was a graduate of Boyne Falls Public School. On August 24, 1963, she married Stanley Cembrowicz, Sr. and they enjoyed 56 years together until his death. She was a teacher, small business owner and crafter. Jeannie loved to knit and sew, take care of others, play card games and watch birds. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Cembrowicz, Sr., her parents Frank and Valia Bradfield, siblings Arlie, Ilah, Albert, Robert, Charles and Frank, Jr. Jeannie is survived by her children Patricia (Wally)...

Rose C. Patten-Knoll, age 92 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2020. Rose was born November 24, 1927 to Nicholas and Reka (Klomp) Piccard. On December 6, 1947, Rose married Jack Lyman Patten until Jack's death on March 25, 1985. She married Herman Knoll on October 14, 1994 until his death on March 11, 2014. Rose owned and operated Patten Monument Manu-facturing Company. Services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Hickory Corners Bible Church with visitation one-hour prior. To see a full obituary and leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.

Hastings-Reinhard Laubenstein, 69 of Hastings, died Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born March 31, 1951 in Jena, East Germany the son of Jakob and Herta (Schenkle) Laubenstein. In 1954, Jakob and his family escaped Communist Germany to W. Germany and lived there for 2 years in a refugee camp. They were sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe arriving in New York in August 1956 and then transported to Monroe where Reinhard's parents became citizens in 1976. Reinhard was a 1969 graduate of Monroe High School. He married Sharon (Doll) Laubenstein on August 26, 1994. After graduation he worked at Chrysler Trenton Engine. During the Vietnam Crisis, he enlisted in the Navy and...

Kathy Bundy-Pittelkow, 64, of Dowling, Michigan lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on May 4th. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and her YaYa Sisters. Kathy was a fighter and she fought so hard to stay here. She was able to see the birth of her last grandchild and also to see her own daughter graduate from nursing school. Kathy was born in Battle Creek on August 7, 1955 to Deo Bundy and Marilyn Belden. She grew up in Urbandale and surrounding areas. She was involved in 4H and loved riding horses. Kathy graduated from Hastings High School in 1973. After that she took her passion for helping people and went on to nursing school, graduating in...

Don Drummond, born October 28, 1935, passed away February 29, 2020 in Hastings, Michigan. Visitation at First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:00 AM, Service following at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.

George Edward Brown, age 98, of the Villages, Florida, passed away on February 2, 2020. George was born on December 8, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of George and Gertrude Anna (Esch) Brown. He married Martha Jane Kinsey on June 23, 1950 and proudly served his country during WWII. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Martha, his daughter Sue (Dave) Doozan, son, Richard (Wendy) Brown and six grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sumter Grand 1490 Killingsworth Way, the Villages, FL 32162 at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Internment, with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later...