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Andy Kuhl 1971 - 2019

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2019 - 4:07pm

Andy K. Kuhl of Pickerington, Ohio, died on Aug. 15, 2019, after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, Janeen, sons, Ian and Gideon, mother, Gertrud Kuhl, and father- and mother-in-law, Dwight and Trella Kauffman, formerly of Bluffton, now of Harrisonburg, Va.

Andy was born in Ephrata, Penn., March 15, 1971. He grew up in Terre Hill. His older brother, Chris, died in 1993. His father, David, died in 2012. His mother now lives in West Liberty, Ohio. Andy’s aunts, Anne Kuhl and Nancy Kuhl, live in Arizona. His cousins, Michael, and wife Gazala Hays, live in Colorado.

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Joyce Zimmerly was a retired secretary at Allen East HS

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 5, 2019 - 9:49pm

C. Joyce Zimmerly, age 81, died on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 10:10 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

Joyce was born on Dec. 31, 1937, in Allen County, Ohio, to Ralph G. and Marian J. (Lyle) McElwain who preceded her in death. On Sept. 25, 1955 she married Glenn Eugene “Gene” Zimmerly and he preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2013.

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Helen Suter. 99, was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 5, 2019 - 2:31pm

Helen B. Suter, 99, died Aug. 2, 2019, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Helen was born Sept. 22, 1919, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Louis A. and Naomi (Spallinger) Burkholder.  On Feb. 9, 1941,she married Dale D. Suter who preceded her in death on May 1, 2004.

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Eileen Kehler was a foster parent to 29 children

Service and visitation Aug. 10 at First Mennonite
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 1, 2019 - 3:49pm

Eileen June Kehler, 86, died July 31, 2019, at Willow Ridge - Betty House in Bluffton.  Eileen was born June 12, 1933, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, to the late Menno and Katie (Rosenberger) Myers. On April 7, 1956, she married Cornelius "Neil" Kehler who survives.

Eileen graduated from Quakertown High School in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Bluffton College.  She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for First Mennonite Church in Bluffton for many years where she was an active member. 

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Elwood James was retired manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator

1953 Cory-Rawson High School graduate
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 11:47am

E. Elwood James, 84, of Mt. Cory, died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Elwood was born July 7, 1935, in Vanlue to the late G. E. and Irene (Haugh) James. On Dec. 22, 1956 he married Mildred Hanna James who survives.

Elwood graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honored with the Kentucky Colonel.  Elwood was the manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator. He was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Findlay Glass Club. Elwood was an active co-op tractor collector and enjoyed gardening.

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Elwood James funeral service arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 3:57pm

E. Elwood James, 84 of Mt. Cory died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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