Jan 12, 2021
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich./ GLADSTONE Colleen Loretta McIlvain – June 6, 1952- January 9, 2021 – Our sweet Colleen gained her angel wings on January 9 with family by her side. She was a very sweet and loving person with the kindest of hearts. There was always a smile on her face and made friends easily with everyone she met. She loved to sew and do any kinds of crafts. Her favorite thing to make were beaded keychains, and if you met her, you got one! And heaven forbid you interrupt her on Bingo days at Hearthside! Colleen loved her Detroit Tigers, Lions, and the Packers as well as watching old movies. Playing tourist was always fun to do with her as she just loved to go to the Soo Locks and watch the freighters. She could tell you every family member birthday and how old they were. And going to church was something else she loved to do. Colleen enjoyed Sunday School and all the kid’s activities and the festivities of Christmas in Rapid River. She loved good music
Until further notice, the church is open at 25 percent capacity for each service.
Baptist Church of Northville
This Sunday, Jan. 10: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Services (Morning Service is live streamed at www.bconny.org through our YouTube page and on our Facebook page).
Thursday: 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Praise and Prayer Services.
All are welcome to attend, but please feel free to stay at home if you are uncomfortable with attending due to age, pre-existing conditions, or if you feel unwell. Please bring a mask in case social distancing becomes difficult. Please see our website at www.bconny.org for more details and updates as well as to watch our livestream.
Dec 30, 2020
ESCANABA – Mary Lynn Bunnin (Larson), age 77, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday morning, December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28, 1943 in Escanaba, Mich., the daughter of Nils and Rilla (Christian) Larson. Mary graduated from Escanaba High School with the Class of 1961, attended Bay de Noc Community College, Northern Michigan University, and the University of Wisconsin-Stephens Point. She had lived in Wisconsin and California before returning to Escanaba in the late 1970s.
Mary was always actively involved in the community and constantly gave back. Her career was focused on seniors, having worked for MDS – Community Action Agency for 30 years in various roles. She was director of Foster Grandparents Program and director of VISCAP, and the Escanaba Senior Center. She participated in events such as Walking for Warmth, and was involved with the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, and Caregivers Support
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Deer Lakes Park, West Deer: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Veterans Shelter parking lot
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Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, Harrison: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.
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Hartwood Acres Park, Indiana Township: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the mansion parking lot
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Indiana Township will offer free pickup for township residents on Monday. Residents should have trees at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup some time that week.
Decorations and lights should be removed from trees before recycling.
Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation looking for career day participants
For many of us this year, Christmas morning may look a little different.
The gatherings weâre used to may be a little smaller. The presents under the tree, a little fewer. And we might decide to stay home and stay safe instead of venturing out to a church service celebrating one of the most holy days in the Christian religion.
But the message of hope prevails. Read on for Christmas messages from church leaders from around the Midvalley and Upvalley.
Purity, innocence and peace
It was something that was quite unexpected. The shepherds were out on a night, just a night like any other night. It was probably cold. They were probably under the stars, just watching their sheep. But something extraordinary happened â the Angel of the Lord appeared to them and gave them these glad tidings, this good news that a Savior is born. He is Christ the Lord. You will find a baby in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, in a feeding trough for animals. And this is why that night was so u