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Jeannine Ann (Stewart) Hartman was a school librarian

Posted by Staff on September 16, 2022 - 2:52pm

Our beloved mother, Jeannine Ann (Stewart) Hartman, 93, of Bluffton passed peacefully on September 16, 2022, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.  

Mom was born April 30, 1929, in a farmhouse outside Bluffton, Ohio to the late Madison Stewart and Mary Kidd Stewart.  

On August 29, 1946, she eloped with “the best-looking man she’d ever seen,” Floyd Hartman, who proceeded her in death. 

She was a devoted mother of seven who affectionately called her “Wonder Woman.”

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Linda Sue Steele worked for Ex-Cello/Pure Pak

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2022 - 3:22pm

Linda Sue Steele, 71, passed away September 15, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Linda was born November 9, 1950 in Lima to the late William and Marcella (Motter) Helminger.  On March 26, 1971 she married Richard Steele. 

Linda graduated from Bluffton High School and retired from Ex-Cello/Pure Pak after 28 years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Church of Christ, Bluffton.  Linda enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and watching football especially the Ohio State Buckeyes.  

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Teri D. Fry worked in food distribution

Posted by Staff on September 13, 2022 - 2:01pm

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio⎯Teri Dale Fry, 68, of Waynesfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at her home after recent health problems. Teri was born June 15, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert W. Fry and VonDale (Winget) Fry.

Teri lived in her Waynesfield home with her brother Robert “Bobby” Fry Jr. She moved to Westminster from Lima around 1966, attended and graduated from Allen East High School in 1972.

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Gary L. Reed worked for Durez Corp.

Posted by Staff on September 12, 2022 - 3:55pm

Gary L. Reed, age 67, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:46 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin and Betty J. (Rhoden) Reed.  Gary married Becky Lynn Burns-Reed on March 15, 1997, and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.

Gary retired from Durez Corp, where he worked as a lab technician.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for fourteen years.   He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton and a member of the American Legion.

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Ronald Earl Brauneller worked at Triplett Corp.

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2022 - 6:34am

Ronald Earl Brauneller, 84, of Rawson passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at Promedica Toledo Hospital following a short illness but not Covid. Ron was born on March 18, 1938 to Samuel and Rhoda (Marquart) Brauneller at Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, Ohio.  

Ron attended Arlington Local School and then served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Armor Division entering in as Elvis left the building. In 1963, he started his career at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton as a tool and die machinist for 43 years until they no longer needed his service.

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Memorial service for Lawrence Templin

Posted by Paula Scott on September 11, 2022 - 6:26am

A Memorial Service for Lawrence Templin will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. 

Lawrence passed away on July 5, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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