Joyce was born June 2, 1926 in Bluffton, to Charles and Dorothy (Alstaetter) Young who preceded her in death. On March 19, 1948 she married Richard Hauenstein who preceded her in death on March 15, 2012.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, and bowled in a league for Hauenstein Plumbing and Heating. She loved to craft, garage sale, thrift shop, bake and cook, and visit the Amish country. She also enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Lane Robert Rossman, 12, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Bluffton Hospital. He was born on November 18, 2009 in Bluffton to Lynn Rossman and Jayme Luginbuhl.
Lane started his life with many hurdles. Born with an extra chromosome, better known as Down syndrome. He was a sixth grader at Bluffton Schools. In September of 2020, he was diagnosed with leukemia. While at Nationwide Children’s Hospital he became one of the favorites of the nurse and doctors. They said he was one of their easiest patients, very rarely complaining. The outpouring of support and love from the school and community has been overwhelming and appreciated more than you know.
Debra Ann Birchnaugh, 59, passed away February 15, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Debra was born April 21, 1962 in Bluffton to James and Margaret (Shinaberry) Dray. On July 11, 1986 she married Kelly Birchnaugh who preceded her in death on August 1, 2015.
Debra was a 1980 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. She was a manager at the Dollar Tree in Lima and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her pets.
Sheila Louise Patterson, 80, passed away February 9, 2022 at her residence. Sheila was born July 15, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to John "Jack" and Eileen (Walsh) Miner. She was previously married to Lowell Weeks and on April 18, 1992 she married John "Tom" Patterson.
Sheila Patterson, 80, of Bluffton passed away on February 9, 2022 at her residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluffton. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
