Beverly A. Osborne, 84, passed away March 3, 2025, at her home.
Beverly was born July 2, 1940 in Bluffton, to James "Ross" and Georgia (Stepleton) Irwin who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ. She dedicated many years to working at the Flying J in Beaverdam as a fuel desk operator. She enjoyed sewing and crafting.
She is survived by her son, James (Joan) Osborne of Rocky River, OH; two grandchildren, Casi Goings Cramer and Amanda Osborne; and five great-grandchildren.
Betsy E. Steiner, 100, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 13, 2025 at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
Betsy was born on September 11, 1924 in Pandora, Ohio to the late Wilbert and Mildred (Carr) Zuercher. She graduated from Pandora High School and married Walter Steiner on April 28, 1952. They had two children and were together until his death in 1967.
Robert "Bob" G. Badertscher, 86, passed away March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Bob was born August 5, 1938 in Bluffton to Edwin and Mae (Murray) Badertscher who preceded him in death. On April 8, 1961, he married Ann (Zimmerly) Badertscher who preceded him in death on October 31, 2018.
He was a 1956 graduate of Bluffton High School and was the owner and operator of Badertscher Milk Hauling. He enjoyed cheering for the University of Michigan, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.
The March 6 Community Meal at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., will be served by First Mennonite Church. Watch https://bit.ly/Bluffton_Senior_Facebook for menu announcements.
St. John UCC will serve the March 20 meal.
All meals start at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. A good will offering will be taken to help support the local food pantry.
Eric Kurtz, executive director, Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes, will provide the Forum, “Seeking Peace in Challenging Times: Lessons for Today from Mennonite Central Committee’s History,” at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.
During the presentation, Mennonite Central Committee’s regional director will explore how Anabaptist put faith into action through storytelling from the organization’s beginnings in Ukraine to its 75-year presence in Israel/Palestine to work in 45 countries at present.
