Louise C. Reichenbach, 90, of Bluffton died at 2:05 a.m. May 27, 2014, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born May 1, 1924, in Zanesville to the late Lewis and Clara Hinkle Burkholder. On June 14, 1941 she married Amos W. Reichenbach and he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1995.
Louise retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton after 35 years. She was a member of the Bluffton Presbyterian Church and the Bluffton Senior Citizens.
These senior Bluffton High School athletes were honored at the Limaland 40th High School Sports Award Banquet on May 21 at the Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center.
Dean Paul, ONU football coach, was the featured speaker. From left, back row, Hunter Smith (track) Isaac Little (football) and Noah Stratton (basketball).
Kenneth Ray Adams, 86, of Ottawa, Ohio, died May 23, 2014 at the Meadows at Putnam Acres, Ottawa.
He was born December 13, 1927 in Rimer to the late Burl and Velma (Davis) Adams. On May 29, 1952 he married Betty Lou Laux and she died February 12, 1989. On February 1, 1991 he married Frances Downing and she survives.
Kenneth was a laborer at New Idea Implement, Rockford, and had also been a farmer. He was a member of the Pandora United Methodist Church and the Moose and Eagles Clubs in Celina. He was a Rockford High School graduate.
Lots of field trips and special program take place during the final full week of the school year. Here's the Bluffton elementary schedule for next week:
May 27 - Second grade - edible landfill
May 29 - First grade - Buckeye park, 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May 30 - Fourth grade - Imagination Station
May 30 - Second grade - (Fry and Parker) Clymer Museum and Pandora Park
May 30 - Fifth grade - JDC Tour and DARE party-Edgewood Skating, 9:15 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
May 30 - Kindergarten - Community Safety Day - BFR at 8:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Kenneth R. Adams, 86 of Ottawa, died May 23, 2014, at the Meadows at Putnam Acres, Ottawa. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Bluffton Community Preschool is now accepting enrollment for the 2014-15 program year, according to Shelly Matijevich, director. Classes are for preschool youth ages 3 to 5. Classes are held in First United Methodist Church, 116 Church St., Bluffton.
Several helpful attachments, including a preschool brochure, are printer-friendly attachments at the bottom of this story.
