Category: Features

Celebrating Retirement

Cynthia Schwartz Roberta Diles recently celebrated her retirement with the love of her life, husband John Donovan, and 125 PebbleCreek friends. The couple hosted a dinner in the Tuscany Ballroom that included a night of dancing, laughter, and great conversation. Roberta was born and raised in Australia. She left her home country and spent five…

Resident Shares Time and Talent with Local Students

Brynna Benjamin, LESD Journalism Intern, Verrado High School Class of 2021 The “A” rated Litchfield Elementary School District appreciates its many dedicated volunteers who spend their time helping the children of the community. Barbara Geiges is one such example, having lived out her dream of being an educator for 30 years, teaching pre-k, kindergarten, third, and…

In Passing

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Ardeth Ann Abke (Ann) Our mom, Ardeth Ann Abke (Ann) died peacefully and surrounded by family on January 14, 2020 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Mom was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended Mount Mercy Academy. She then attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw, MI, where she was…