15 January 2021
Dorothy June (Wesche) Houghton of Cedar Springs, Michigan, age 91, entered into eternal life on January 7, 2021, at SKLD Nursing Facility in Zeeland, MI. Dorothy married Milo (Mike) Houghton on October 22, 1949, he preceded her in death in 2016 after 67 years of marriage. She was a talented seamstress, crocheter and painter. She […]
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15 January 2021
Diane R. Rawdon 66 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home. She was born January 27, 1954 to Clarence and Ruth (Haywood) Roman in Detroit, MI. She will be missed but we know her pain has ended and we will see her again. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Rowden; […]
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15 January 2021
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. Phillip Andrew Wesche Sr. entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Phil was born the third child of August Wesche Sr. and Mary (Schug) Wesche on May 6, 1932. Multiple stories have been shared […]
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15 January 2021
Chic Salisbury, 76, of Greenville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Hospice. Chic was born on February 28, 1944 in Shepherd, the son of Charles and Rose (Allen) Salisbury. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School with the Class of 1962. In his younger […]
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15 January 2021
Karla Roebuck, age 63 of Rodney, left her earthly home and went to be with her Lord on December 30, 2020. She was on vacation in Florida with her family when she passed due to health issues that were complicated by COVID-19. Karla was born December 26, 1957 in Grant, Michigan – the daughter of […]
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15 January 2021
Gail Loraine Brophy of Sparta passed away on November 17, 2020 of Covid-19. Born February 9, 1934, Gail was the daughter of Lucile (Russell) and Hollis Hodell. She attended Cedar Springs Public Schools from kindergarten through high school, graduating as valedictorian in 1952, and then from Western Michigan University. A beloved kindergarten and reading teacher […]
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15 January 2021
Pastor Kevin Reed Grace Evangelical Free Church 4714 13 Mile Rd NE, Rockford As I think about writing this article, multiple thoughts are going through my mind. I want to make sure I write about something interesting, something captivating, something that will spur people on towards a closer, more intimate walk following Jesus. I have to make sure […]
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15 January 2021
By Casey Warner, Michigan Department of Natural Resources The colder, shorter days of winter–the time of year many Michiganders struggle with cabin fever and the “winter blues”–are now upon us. This year, with the need to avoid social gatherings and many indoor activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, winter may seem bluer […]
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15 January 2021
By Ranger Steve Mueller People flocked to see White-winged Crossbills in Rockford. They are uncommon winter visitors this far south. The last time I experienced crossbills in Kent County was at the Wittenbach/Wege Agri-science and Environmental Education Center in Lowell when I was leading a college group through the pine forest in 2006. Avid birders […]
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15 January 2021
A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed that someone was at home because of a car in the driveway. The pastor continually knocked, but no one answered the door. So the pastor took out a card and wrote “Revelation 3:20” (which reads: “Behold, I stand at the […]
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