Posted: Sunday, February 5, 2006 12:00 am

Madge M. Hasper, age 87 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Calimesa, CA, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Madge was born Nov 21, 1918 to Samuel and Mary (Karisny) McDonald in Eveleth where she grew up and attended schools. Following graduation from junior college, she moved to California and lived there until moving to Grand Rapids in 2005 to be close to her family. She received wonderful care at Crystal Lake Home and from Hospice.

Madge was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank Hasper; and two sisters, Anna May McDonald and Bridget Kokaly.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Marge McDonald of Grand Rapids; a stepdaughter, Linda (Doug) Baker of California; a stepson, Bill (Kathy) Hasper of California; nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Services: Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 7 at the Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. The Rev. Keith Bertram will officiate. Burial will be in the Desert Lawn Cemetery in Calimesa, CA.