Thank you to all that attended the visitation and funeral of James Cole Jr. and Lisa Bradley. We were overwhelmed by so many people showing their love and concern to our family. Thank you Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home. Thank you to all who gave a gift of money, brought food (so delicious) to our home and to the funeral, to Mary, Diane, Wendy, Laurie and Dawn for all your help setting food up that day, the beautiful cards and words given to us, all the flowers, all your hugs and tears, prayers to comfort us, to all that helped and continue to help her on the farm, getting the crops off the fields, feeding the herd, stopping in to check on me. God is good! A big thank you to all the friends and businesses who helped, to Troy (pig roast) and Greg Fisk (bug spraying), also to Inge and Tommy for your beautiful words at the service and in my home. We continue to pray for goodness on this earth and separate us from hate. “God is Love”.

Thank you – God Bless You

Gloria Cole (mom)

Children: Shanda, Jessica, Erica & Hunter

Brothers and spouses: Dave & Dawn, Jon & Sandy

Nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews

Annette DeVries (mom) & her family

We want to thank all that attended, sent cards, donated food, money or your time to make Charles celebration of life such a tremendous success. We cannot express enough how important family and friends are to make these times more bearable. May you all be blessed for your outpouring of love and support.

The Family of 

Charles McKee

To the family and friends of the late Sally Boehm-Haynes, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many acts of kindness. Your condolences and support continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. We also send our gratitude to Pastor Bruce Brooks and Bliss Witters & Pike Funeral Home. 

With love,

Chuck Haynes & Family

Ensley Crime Watch Board and Members want to say “Thank you” to all the contributors and people that attended our Annual Race and Picnic July 28^th at Baptist Lake. We had a very successful event and a good time was had by all. We could not have asked for better weather. The Newaygo Sheriff was well represented by the K9 Patrol, Marine Patrol and the Fire Department had several pieces of equipment for everyone’s review. Of course the children enjoyed this along with playing in the bounce house. Due to the volunteers and everyone else we are able to turn over $3,400 to the Sand Lake/ Ensley Township fire department to buy necessary equipment.

Thank you!

I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to Lyle Perry as well as to Marge Clark for the cards they sent to me which held messages of congratulations on our 30 year anniversary. They were very special to me. Both held wonderful and heartfelt messages. They touched my heart. And, it’s always nice to get a real card! 

Thank you so very much.

Lois Allen

We would like to thank everyone who has been so generous with their donations of food, money, clothing, household items and more since we lost everything in a fire on July 1. We would especially like to thank Courtland, Cedar Springs, Oakfield, Spencer, Sand Lake, and Algoma Fire Departments; Rockford Ambulance; The Springs Church, Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, and Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church; our dear friends Duane and Tiffany; our neighbors Laura and Don DeLange; the Klco family; Cedar Café; B&B Beauty Salon; The Cedar Springs Post; and so many others who have helped us. We could not get through this without you! You’ve turned a tragic moment into a blessing from the Lord. Thank you all so much!

Brian, Melissa, Zach, and Mackenzie Weber

Thank you from the family of Dorothy Helsel for all the prayers, visits, food, flowers, and most importantly the love given us. Thank you Father Lam and everyone from St. John Paul II for such a beautiful celebration of Mom’s life. Kevin Pike, you are amazing to work with and did a wonderful job of taking care of our needs. Family and friends, you came from near and far, we love and thank you all. God bless. 

Our heart and soul went into the house that was lost on Friday the 13th. But, it was made a little more bearable by the out pouring of support and effort made by our local brave men and women of our local fire departments. As the Supervisor of Nelson township I didn’t fully understand the sacrifice that these men and women make doing this job until 11:20 pm on Friday night. Knowing my house was going to be a complete loss – they did everything they could to save my neighbors and they did. And for this I’m beyond grateful.

Thank you – Sand Lake Fire Department, Cedar Springs Fire Department, Spencer Fire Department, Courtland Fire Department and Oakfield Fire Department.

The Britton Family

Thank you for all the kind cards, words, food and prayers. Also the memorials to Pine Rest in memory of Jeff Rogers.

Nancy & Dick Jackson

Dennis & Jenny Rogers

The family of Nancy See would like to thank the American Legion Glen Hill Post 287 and the community for all their love and support.

James See

Debra Hanson

Dawn R. Smith

David Smith

Patrick See