January 16, 1931 – February 22, 2010

Every day in some small way,

Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are ever near,

Still missed, still loved, and ever dear.

Your loving family

REX MORRIS

January 16, 1931 – February 22, 2010

Softly in the morning

You heard a gentle call.

You took the hand of God offered

And quietly left us all.

Remembered with Love

Your Family

Curtis D. Morris, 63 of Morley died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Curt was born October 9, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Billy and Wanda (Parker) Morris. He worked for Elston-Richards for 23 years and loved hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. Surviving are his significant other, Julie Berry; children, Michael Morris and fiancee, Christina Perkins, Vivian Berry and Billy Vincent; granddaughter, Kadense; mother, Wanda Morris; sisters, Ann (Larry) Cornell, Charlene Fifield; nieces and nephews, Nutasha (Sid) Tolsma, Jon (Jinger) Fifield, Theresa (Jesse) Koomen, Brett (Heather) Fifield, Katelyn Fifield, Laurissa Cornell. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law, William Fifield. The family received friends Sunday, June 4^th at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where the service was held Monday, June 5^th. Pastor Gilbert Morris officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart or Diabetes Associations.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

Nettie E. Morris, 92 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Nettie was born May 3, 1920 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ward and Norma (Huntley) Hunsberger. She was a U.S. mail carrier for 15 years and the Solon Township Treasurer for 11 years. She was a member of the South Ensley United Methodist Church, Ensley Grange, Cedar Springs Golden Agers and enjoyed square dancing and clogging. Surviving are her children, Elsie Vredenburg of Tustin, Norma (Richard) Tracy of Hubbard Lake; daughter-in-law, Pamela Shears of Cedar Springs; grandchildren, Kathleen (John) Weber, John (Lynda) Vredenburg, Dana (Todd) Thiebaut, Rebecca Morris-Andres, Michael (Teresa) Botma, Chastity (Richard) Elliott, Lucas (Alexis) Tracy; 17 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bow; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ford in 1990; son, Daniel in 2000; brother, Jack Hunsberger; son-in-law, Donald Vredenburg. The family received friends Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Services were held Wednesday 11:00 am at South Ensley United Methodist Church. Pastor Daryl Miller officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Ensley United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

Lawmaker attends with local first responder as guest

Cannon Twp. Fire Chief Jim Morris (left) and Rep. MacGregor (right) at 9/11 ceremony.

The Michigan House of Representatives hosted a ceremony last Thursday, September 8, honoring first responders and Michigan natives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. State Rep. Peter MacGregor attended the event with Cannon Township Fire Chief Jim Morris.
“It was a privilege to have Chief Morris on the House floor with me today as we honored first responders and remembered the tragedy that struck our nation on Sept. 11, 2001,” said MacGregor, R-Rockford. “On the 10th anniversary of this attack on our nation, we must continue to remember those who gave their lives to protect us and who risk their lives for our safety and security every day.”
Following the presentation of the colors by a Michigan State Police Honor Guard, World Trade Center survivor Patrick Anderson gave the keynote address. Representatives of districts that lost residents in the attacks read the names of those victims.
The Michigan House plans to hold an annual event to honor first responders and the victims of 9/11.

Brooke Morris, 12, of Cedar Springs, Madison Morris, 9, of Cedar Springs, Alexa Morris, 11 years, Algonquin, IL, and Amanda Morris, 13 years, also of Algonquin IL spending time with musician Taylor Swift last week.

Two Cedar Springs girls and their two cousins got a special treat last week when they got to spend some one on one time with one of their favorite singers, Taylor Swift.

Almost 11,000 attended the concert in Grand Rapids on July 28, including Brooke Morris, 12, of Cedar Springs, Madison Morris, 9, of Cedar Springs, Alexa Morris, 11 years, Algonquin, IL, and Amanda Morris, 13 years, also of Algonquin IL.

According to Brooke and Madison’s mom, Stephanie Morris, Taylor Swift’s mom handpicked girls out of the crowd to attend the musician’s private “T-party” after the performance. The girls wore special shirts, and held lit signs and guitars to help them get noticed.

“It was an amazing experience for them and something they will never forget!” said Stephanie.

Anna Bishop and Joseph Raisch, both of Cedar Springs are planning a wedding for June 25, 2011 at Pilgrim Bible Church. Anna is a 2009 and Joseph is a 2008 graduate of Pilgrim Bible Academy. Both are currently attending God’s Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Parents of the bride are Morris and Sonja Bishop of Cedar Springs. Parents of the groom are Tom and Denise Raisch of Cedar Springs.

Brian & Kelly Stewart would like  to announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Jari Stewart. She was born on March 3rd, 2011, weighing 8lbs, 1oz. and 21 inches long. She is welcomed home by her brother Nicholas and sister Delaney. Proud grandparents are Marshall Morris and the late Jari Morris, of Cedar Springs and Rick & Linda Stewart of Howard City, and great-grandma, Emma Jeanne Albrecht of Grand Rapids.