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Alvin Ruthruff’s service will be Friday in Hopkins

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Alvin James Ruthruff, 85, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 24. Mr. Ruthruff was born Feb. 14, 1932,in Battle Creek, the son of the late Ernest C. and Mildred (French) Ruthruff. Alvin married Olive, and together shared a life full of cherished memories. Alvin is survived by his wife of 65...
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Service Friday in Byron Center for Ray Hildenbrand

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Raymond Hildenbrand, age 86, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 24. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Hildenbrand; children Douglas (Jane) Hildenbrand, Larry (Mandy) Hildenbrand, Rodney (Michele) Hildenbrand, David (Debbi) Hildenbrand; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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Wildcats start fast, then tank in 55-49 tourney loss

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Carter Nyp, despite some foul trouble, led Wayland with 13 points. Wayland boys scored the first seven points and took an 11-4 lead in the first eight minutes of its Cornerstone University Holiday Basketball Tournament contest Tuesday night. You may not want to read or hear the rest of the...
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Ranger Rick: Response to Ms. Mandaville’s comments

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As the esteemed contributor Lynn Mandaville responded to the recent column by Robert Traxler (Army Bob), a response to her statements and questions is needed to get to the root of the problem instead of the symptoms which she describes. Below is her response: “Bob, I never fail to read...
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Christmas 2017 travel was hazardous for the holidays

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Oh, the weather outside was frightful on Monday, Christmas Day. It was so bad that many West Michigan churches canceled services. Travel to visit families and loved ones was restricted by occasional white-outs, blowing and drifting snow, falling temperatures and slick roads. So some families had to call off their...
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Memorial service Thursday for Roy Anderson, 73

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Roy Lee Anderson, of Shelbyville died Friday, Dec. 22, at the age of 73. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin Reformed Church. The family will again greet friends on Thursday one hour prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. A memorial...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: ‘War on Christmas’ is war on truth

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“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” — Matthew 6:24 As I scrolled through Facebook today, I saw a plethora of wishes...
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Service in Dorr Wednesday for Marshall Moore, 65

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Marshall A. Moore, age 65, died in the comfort of his home in Dorr Sunday, Dec. 24. Marshall served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He always appreciated when someone thanked him for his service, often wearing his Navy hat. He worked as a machinist in...
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Basura: The story of Jasper and his ivory collection

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“Because it happened to you doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” — Anonymous (yeah, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t, either) Years ago I had reason to visit an elderly man living in a suburb of Grand Rapids. I’ll call him Jasper. There was concern that Jasper could not live alone any...
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Memorial service delayed until spring for Russell Campeau

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Russell Joe Campeau, 70, of Martin, died Thursday, Dec. 21, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Born April 13, 1947, in Cheboygan, he was the son of the late Joseph Noel and Mary Littlefield Campeau. He was married to Roberta Grace Edwards Campeau and together they enjoyed nearly 52...
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