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Sue Grove was involved in Bluffton schools, Bluffton College and was a downtown business owner

Visitation Tuesday, April 6, in Bluffton

Former Bluffton High School art teacher, Marbeck Center program director, and later owner of Groves Quality Collectibles, Sue E. Groves, 89, died March 23, 2021, at her residence. 

Sue was born Sept. 8, 1931, in Bluffton to the late Harold and Oda (Amstutz) Kempf. She was married to Robert Wilch who survives in Bluffton. On June 27, 1975, she married Don Groves who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2005.

Sue was a graduate of Bluffton High School and Bluffton College. She worked at Gerber's Studio and was program director at Bluffton College. 

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Principal candidates interviewed on March 30

Bluffton school board will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the elementary principal position that opened with the announcement of Tim Closson's retirement.

The meeting takes place in executive session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in the elementary media center.

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The road is not taken

The Bluffton pathway along Augsburger Road is a great place to walk your dog. The Icon will feature the pathway in a series of stories this spring. If you want to share how the pathway has impacted your walking, running or social network, the Icon wants to hear from you at [email protected]

John F. and Barbara Habegger Steiner

Our Swiss connection - part 19

This is the 19th installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment.

John F. Steiner married Barbara Habegger on March 15, 1832, in France. John was also known as “Buchwald Hans” because of the area where he was born.

Click here for a column on John's brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Barbara Schumacher Steiner.

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BFR Spring Session 1 loaded adult and youth classes

And check out the April 2 Day Camp for 5- to 12-year-olds

Bluffton Family Recreation announces several program signups this month, part of Spring Session 1, including an early announcement of summer camp. 

Paula Stewart 1948-2021

Paula Rae Stewart, 72, died March 24, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center - Findlay.  Paula was born July 14, 1948, in Bluffton to the late Willis and Phyllis (Grismore) Mayberry who preceded her in death. On July 10, 1966, she married Dave Stewart and he survives.

Paula graduated from Columbus Grove High School. She was a homemaker and active member of Lima First Church singing with the Worship Team and helping with the children's ministries.  

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