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Chiles virtual Tree of Remembrance service Dec. 12

Ornament order form attached to this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 10:38am

For more information about the service or to RSVP for the service and reserve a personalized ornament, call 419-358-2051 or email [email protected].

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold a virtual Tree of Remembrance memorial service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.

One free glass ornament  is available per family, personalized with the name and dates of their loved one.

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Tommy Cross was a truck driver for Palmer-Donavin, Delphos

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 10:05am

Tommy Dean Cross, 66, died Nov. 25, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Tom was born March 11, 1954, in Jellico, Tennesee, to the late Teddy and Dorthy (Rhoden) Cross. On Feb. 24, 1979 he married Bonnie Carlisle Cross who survives.

Tom was a truck driver for Palmer-Donavin Company, Delphos. He was a member of Lafayette Congressional Christian Church where he served as a greeter and usher. 

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Our Swiss connection - part 3

Christian and Kristina Bucher
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2020 - 4:55pm

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

Christian Bucher was born July 3, 1778, in Langnau Emmental, Canton Bern, Switzerland.

He was the son of Friedrick and Elizabeth (Luti) Bucher who remained in Switzerland. His wife, Kristina Brechbuhl, was born Feb. 8, 1789, in Ruderswil, Canton Bern, Switzerland. His father was Urich and we do not have information on his mother. 

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Tommy Cross funeral arrangements pending

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2020 - 3:54pm

Tommy D. Cross, 66, of Beaverdam died Nov. 25, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Services will begin at noon Monday, Nov. 30, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

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"We are continuing to care for patients here at BVHS”

Icon Q and A with hospital officials concerning recent covid-19 developments
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2020 - 3:36pm

Earlier today The Icon talked with Scott Malaney, president and CEO ,and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, Blanchard Valley Health System, to clarify some covid-19 updates concerning BVHS. This is a follow-up to the Nov. 16 interview headlined: "Covid-19 is no hoax."

Are positive COVID patients being transferred out of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), to other hospitals?

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Check out the video interview conducted by Brady Yarnell

He interviews members of the Bluffton University volleyball team
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2020 - 3:06pm

Watch the video at the bottom of this story -
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) continues to showcase members of the Heartland family with the video series Heartland Kids Corner, featuring student athletes interviewed by the children of their coaches.

Episode eight features the Bluffton University volleyball team with head coach Steve Yarnell’s son Brady behind the mic.

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