Jean M Hastings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jean M. Hastings, age 77, of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Beloved of numerous generations of family, friends, and those whose lives she touched, Jean was born on November 4, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Landuit) Maenhout. After a year at Ball State University, she met a soldier, who was impressed that she could drive a stick shift better than he could. Chester Hastings and Jean fell in love, and they married January 9, 1960, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Indiana. Her life’s adventures took her to residences from Indiana and Michigan to Tennessee and Florida. A post-retirement era had Jean and Chester buying an RV, traveling far and wide, and wintering in the South. In between her full-time jobs — as a mother and grandmother; as a wife, who, with Chester, was an assistant blacksmith, shipbuilder, web designer and trainer, salesperson, and shipping agent — she loved a crossword puzzle. Jean had a “laugh until you cry” type of spirit. She was a loving mother and grandmother and matriarch. She thrived surrounded by her family, especially at the large gatherings that were commonplace, every Christmas, holidays, reunions, summer evening cookouts, and any other excuse to get together. She loved holding one of the ever-present babies and playing with the children. The occasional Girls Day saw Jean, her mother, and her sisters having way too much fun together. What made Jean special now lives on in uncountable others: kind, sweet, inquisitive, funny, loyal, thoughtful, smart, empathetic, careful, capable in a multitude of talents, ready to smile and laugh, or cry, with you. A faithful daughter of God through a devoted life in the Catholic Church, Jean now has the best seat in the house to cheer on her beloved Notre Dame football. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Goins. Surviving are her husband, Chester Hastings, of Flat Rock; three sons: Chester (Virginia) Hastings Jr., of Taylor; Michael Hastings, of Memphis, Tennessee; and Kenneth (Lisa) Hastings, of Canton; four daughters: Terri Goins, of Taylor; Lynn (James) Sparagowski of Memphis; Cindy Fraunfelter of Southgate; and Jeanine (Gregory) of Memphis; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Alfred Maenhout and Richard (Dena) Maenhout, both of Indiana; three sisters: Joyce (Patrick) Monhaut; Janet (Dan) Spencer; and Judy (Ben) Kuczka, all of Indiana; two godchildren: Beverly Kent and Jennifer Seagraves; and 31 nieces and nephews. A funeral/memorial mass will be held Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Roch Catholic Church in Flat Rock. A rosary will be held at 9:45 am before mass begins. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Jean M Hastings

November 4, 1940 - December 28, 2017

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Jean M Hastings

November 4, 1940 - December 28, 2017

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