December 2023

Helen Klassen was born on September 9, 1935, and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2023, at Bevan Village Care Home in Abbotsford, BC after an extended illness. Her siblings provided tremendous support during this final journey.

The Bluffton University Winter Camp on January 28, 204 will help high school baseball players prepare for their upcoming seasons. There are separate pitching/catching and hitting sessions. Camps are for players in 9th-12th grades.

What’s news at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center? Plenty. Check out the following highlights from the “Happenings” newsletter or check out the publication in full HERE.

New Members The center recently welcomed 21 new members including individuals from Ada, Arlington, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Findlay, Harrod, Leipsic, Lima, Ottawa, Rawson and Wapakoneta.

Life is getting busy with the coming holidays and even the calendar here at the Senior Center is full, but our regular activities are still going strong. So, come and
join us for some fun activities (below). We always have Corn Hole, Wii bowling, board games and puzzles that can be played anytime.

Christine Denecker, of Bluffton, Ohio, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The University of Findlay.

Meet the Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser, Ebenezer Mennonite Church.

Click on their ad on our Classifieds page, find the church on our list of advertisers or use the contact information below:

Ebenezer Mennonite Church
8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-8588

https://www.ebenezermennonite.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ebenezermennonitechurch

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Helen W. Griffith, age 97, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. Helen was born on November 21, 1926, to Joseph and Elanor Washak who preceded her in death. 

Bradley James Smith, 62, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Johnstown, Ohio. Brad was born on November 21, 1961, in Bluffton, Ohio. He was a loving father and husband who had a deep passion for the outdoors and his dogs.

Edward D. “Eddie” Guilloz, 82, of Pandora, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He passed with loved ones at his bedside. Eddie was born to the late Edward W. Guilloz and Eleanor (Betyn) Guilloz on September 1, 1941.

Register by December 13

On Thursday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m., the Bluffton Library is hosting Santa’s Fire Truck and Family Storytime on the main floor. This event is free and will include reading, stories, and crafts. To register, call 419-358-5016 or visit the library.

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