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Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, March 16-22. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive. 

MARCH 16

1800s Bluffton History Timeline

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Patrick R. Reis, 70, passed away on March 20, 2026, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo. Patrick was born November 28, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Linus and Frances (Parvis) Reis. He married Sharon Marquart Reis and she survives. 

Patrick had graduated from North High School in Columbus and retired from Walmart. He loved playing music, especially his bass guitar, golfing, trains, gardening and taking care of his flowers. Patrick's greatest joy was his Pomeranian dog, Sugar Cookie.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, has announced a Palm Sunday service on March 25.

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UPDATE A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at 601 N Main Street, Bluffton.

Michael "Mike" W. Reichenbach, 79, passed away February 28, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.

Mike was born September 18, 1946, in Bluffton, to Amos and Clara Louise (Burkholder) Reichenbach, who preceded him in death. On April 17, 1966, he married Phyllis "Sudy" (Barrere) Reichenbach, who survives. 

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By Lyla Heinze
Beaverdam Bunch reporter

The Beaverdam Bunch met on Monday, March 16, 2026, and held elections. Below are the officers who were elected.

President: Katherine Gratz

Vice President: Lydia Gratz

Secretary: Rebecca Mathewson

Treasurer: Laney Kiene

Health Officer: Danny Schumacher

Safety Officer: Lucas Gesler

News Reporter: Lyla Heinze

Recreation Leaders: Ellie Dodds & Ellery Byers 

 

NEXT MEETING
March 30, 2026, at 7 p.m.

 

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MEDIA RELEASE__An Easter for Kids event (a special one day Easter VBS) will be held at Trinity Lutheran School 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Saturday, March 28, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.

The program is open to children ages 3 years-5th grade.

The event features Bible-based activity stations where kids hear the good news of Easter and what Jesus' resurrection means for them. They can praise Him in song, make crafts, play games and enjoy snacks. 

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