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Obituary for Cheri Lee Lones

Section: Obituaries

/ Jan 31, 2025

Cheri Lee Lones, 68, passed away January 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cheri was born April 10, 1956 in Lima, to Harvey and Hazel (Hill) O'Day who preceded her in death. On December 23, 1977 she married Rick Lones who survives.

Cheri loved to read and adored spending time with her grandchildren.

PTO Bakery Bingo at Bluffton Middle School

/ Jan 31, 2025

Did you save the date? February 1 is Bluffton PTO Bakery Bingo! The annual fundraiser is fun for the whole family. 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school Cafetorium. 50/50 tickets and raffle tickets will be sold. Preview basket donations at www.https://www.facebook.com/BlufftonPTO

BVHS Auxiliary scholarship application period is open

Section: Blanchard Valley Health System

/ Jan 31, 2025

The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary scholarship application period is open and applications are available online to students in the Hancock County area planning to pursue a health-related career or field of study.

The purpose of the Auxiliary Scholarship is to financially assist local high school seniors in pursuing a health-related career. Heather Schalk, volunteer services manager, said that profession could range from dental hygienist to nurse to physician.

Honor Roll for Bluffton Elementary School, 2nd quarter 2024-2025

Section: People

/ Jan 31, 2025

Bluffton Elementary School has released the following Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2024-2025. academic year. The Honor Roll is for students in grades 4-5.

4th Grade

All A:

Ellery Byers, Felix Combs, Sawyer Fruchey, Anna Hartzler, Hayden Hines, Kinley Jenkins, Riley Klausing, Lucy Long, Lena Macke, Eliana Rettig, Blake Spencer, Isaiah Thiel, Grace Warner, Persephone Weyer

A/B:

Gabbi Abraham, Jaxson Babcock, Wyatt Badertscher, Lucas Blackburn, Benji Crow, Wyatt Donaldson, Westin Doty, Matthias Fought, Jocelyn Foust, Owen Gesler, Judah Glick, Paisley Glick, Makayla Hicks, Bowen Hochstetler, Eliana Holmes, Misa Kaiser, Kamea Kaufman, Madelyn King, Maddox Lambert, Claire LeBlanc, Kendyl Lloyd, Arya Lowry, Hayden Minch, Jacob Morales, Allison Polish, Killian Rausch, Deacon Recker, Charlotte Schedler, Brooks Shaurer, Tyler Shaw, Evan Sider, Breck Slager, Mason Stechschulte, Annie Steiner, Harlow Thompson, Brynlee Underwood, Spencer Wahl, Levi Zink

Section: Obituaries

/ Jan 30, 2025

Dean Robert Sommers, 94, passed away on January 30, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Dean was born on November 18, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Walter and Cora (Gratz) Sommers. At a young age, Dean moved with his parents to Bluffton where he resided most of his life. On March 14, 1953, he married Darlyn Rae Garmatter at the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. They were married over 63 years and were blessed with four sons. Darlyn preceded Dean in death on March 20, 2016 in Bluffton.