L. Frances (Fran) Buroker, 96, formerly of Mount Victory, Ohio, died at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
Fran was born May 25, 1919, in Hardin County, Ohio, to William and Maedene (Carr) Dyer. On June 15, 1940, she married Erven W. Buroker, who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1998. They were married for 58 years.
Ernest Fritschi, 89, died Nov. 27, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., at Richland Manor, Bluffton.
Ernest was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Reigoldswil, Canton Basel, Switzerland to Ernst and Hulda (Kleiber) Fritschi who preceded him in death. On Nov. 11, 1955 he married Ruth Winkleman Fritschi who preceded him in death on Aug. 15, 2015.
Ernest had worked as an auto mechanic and later retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is joining thousands across the world who promote #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1.
“We are grateful to be part of a generous community which volunteers, visits, contributes and prays for the elders and staff of MHCO,” stated Doug Luginbill, Director of Resource Development and Church Relations.
Three 2015 BCE business plan
competition winners will display
their products and services.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will hold an open house from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in its new offices at 110 S. Main St., Bluffton. The new office is located in the Citizens National Bank building and has its own entrance to Main Street. A ribbon cutting is planned at 2 p.m.
“The open house enables entrepreneurs in our service area to learn more about the benefits that BCE offers,” said Brendon Matthews, BCE board president.
"All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth, Santa." Mr. and Mrs. Claus met with kids of all ages in the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center on Nov. 28 following their arrival on the Bluffton Studebaker fire truck.
