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Donna Steiner 1928-2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2014 - 6:01pm

Donna Steiner, 86, died on Dec. 27, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.  She was born on Nov. 27, 1928, in Wayne County, Michigan, to Harry D. and Mable I. (McPheron) Wingate who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one older brother Albert R. Wingate, daughter-in-law Carol (von Stein) Steiner, and great grandson Josiah David Steiner.

She married Harley R. Steiner on July 30, 1948.  They were married over 66 years.

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Obituaries
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Village will pick up Christmas trees

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2014 - 1:38pm

The Village of Bluffton Service Department will pick up Christmas trees placed curbside on Wednesdays beginning the week after Christmas.

The first pick up is Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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Regional news
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Noah and Susan Steiner family

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2014 - 12:21pm

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From circa 1918, here is the Noah F. and Susan (Gerig) Steiner family. The Steiner farm was four miles west of Bluffton on Columbus Grove Road. The Zion Mennonite Cemetery is directly east of the farm.

Family members standing from left, Edna Steiner Oyer, Adella Steiner Oyer, Alma Steiner Jorg and Emma Steiner Bertsche.

Seated from left, Susan Gerig Steiner, Nelson F., Stanley, Ada Steiner Gierman and Noah F. Steiner. 

Nelson was the father of Icon owner, Fred Steiner.

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Historical Bluffton
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Bird's-eye view

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2014 - 11:46am

Ever wonder what a bird sees when it perches on top of the town hall? Here's an example. The Icon took this view looking south on Main Street from the town hall clock tower.

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Rail line through Ada comes back to life - with passenger trains a possibility

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 27, 2014 - 11:40am

Here's a story that will interest all Bluffton railfans. It is reposted from The Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers (dba All Aboard Ohio). Click here for more information about All Aboard Ohio.

For advocates of rail transportation, one of the most enjoyable developments is to see a railroad line come back to life.

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Regional news
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For me, Christmas meant my doll "Ruthie" received a new head

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 24, 2014 - 8:48pm

By Mary Pannabecker Steiner

When Fred sent me this photo, I just groaned. I knew it wasn't a good idea to leave him alone with my dad's slides and photos....sure enough, one has resurfaced. Dad labeled all of his slides and photos but this one had been digitized without a date identification. My best guess was that I was 8 because my brother, John (far right) is 8 years older and looks about 16 in the photo.

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