Margaret L. Herr, 95, died Aug. 1, 2013, at 2:25 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born Jan. 22, 1918, in Bluffton to the late Clarence and Esther (Slusser) Jones. On Nov. 1, 1939 she married William M. Herr and he survives.
Mrs. Herr was a homemaker, farm wife and had worked at Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a life long member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. She had been a 4-H advisor. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
August worship services at Mennonite Memorial Home are scheduled.
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
Aug. 4 - Mike Downey
Aug. 11 - Dave Thompson
Aug. 18 - Bill Herr
Aug. 25 - Bill Herr
Tuesday services are at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel.
Aug. 6 - Steve Yoder, First Mennonite
Aug. 13 - Rev. Kevin Mohr, English Lutheran
Aug. 20 - Gary Rummel, Harrod Christian
Aug. 27 - Sister Carol Inkrott, St. Mary's
Richland Manor celebrates Dog Days of Summer at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15. Everyone with a dog is invited to attend. Dogs will compete in different categories. The event will have games and other fun activities.
Bluffton Athletes will be asking the community for donations during the annual Athletic Booster Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 6. All athletes and parents/adult drivers need to meet at the high school at 5:30 p.m.. Pizza will be served to the athletes prior to them leaving on their routes. It is very important for parents to volunteer as chaperones during this fundraising event.
The Bluffto Elementary, Middle School and High School offices are now open in preparation for the 2013-14 school year. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Post Secondary Students: Juniors and Seniors that have scheduled courses at Bluffton University need to make sure to stop in and see Mr. Shivley (Aug. 6-8). Make sure to bring in your college schedule. A letter should have been received from the guidance office in July with dates and times that he will be available.
