Kathleen requests that instead of gifts to her, persons make donations to the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry at the St. John's United Church of Christ.

Kathleen Mikkelsen will blow out a birthday cake with 102 candles on July 3.

The resident of Mennonite Memorial Home grew up on South Main Street, Bluffton, and graduated in the BHS class of 1935.

Although in 1939 she married and moved from Bluffton, she never left home.

The Icon talked with Kathleen in anticipation of her 100th birthday two years ago. We encourage viewers to read that story by clicking here.