Tag: Woodburn Indiana

Margaret Gail Bellis

WOODBURN, IN: Margaret Gail Bellis, 86, of Woodburn, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Cedars in Leo.  Margaret was born on October 6, 1937 in Gary, Indiana, a daughter of the late Dorthy (Porter) & Lloyd Huffman.  Margaret dedicated 20 years of her life working as a secretary for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic…

Mt. Calvary Spring Rally Donates to Hands of Hope

On April 20th Mt Calvary Lutheran Church held a Spring Rally with other Defiance Zone Lutheran Churches. (Missouri Synod)  Everyone enjoyed a breakfast, Christian fellowship, business meeting, and a program with Keynote speaker Monica Kelsey, from Safe Haven Baby Boxes in located in Woodburn, IN. Monica’s inspirational journey is truly incredible that led to creating…

Local Communities Host Easter Egg Hunts!

Excited for the Egg-stravaganza! The Antwerp Global Methodist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30 from 1:00 until 2:30 in the afternoon the EGG-Stravaganza will take place at the church on East River Street. Parents and grandparents are invited to bring their children; pre-school through age 12 to this special Easter…

Colleen “Sue” Strickler

PAYNE, OH: Colleen “Sue” Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Sue was born in Payne on February 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Spencer) & Frederick Hook.  She dedicated her life to her faith and family. Sue worked at Navistar for…

Myrtle Irene Rekeweg

WOODBURN, IN: Myrtle Irene Rekeweg, 97, formerly of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne. Myrtle was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 14, 1926, a daughter of Myrtle (Heath) and Charles Saurer. She retired from Woodburn Diamond Die. She always cherished the time she spent at Barton Lake…

Spirit of Woodlan Holiday Craft Fair

Start your holiday shopping season off right by attending a Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by the Spirit of Woodlan Marching Band & Color Guard on Saturday, November 18, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Woodlan Jr/Sr High School in Woodburn, Indiana. You will be welcomed by a variety of vendors to choose from to…

WCCH 2023 Auction Success!

The 2023 Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Annual auction has now come and gone. 2023 is now the year to beat for this community fundraiser for the home that takes absolutely no tax dollars while serving the purpose of Christ and his disciples by serving the least of these. The children’s home is entirely funded through…

David F. Nahrwold D.V.M.

WOODBURN, IN: David F. Nahrwold D.V.M., 69, of Woodburn, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a valiant battle with cancer. His faith in Jesus Christ assured him that his spirit and soul are already in heaven awaiting the resurrection of his body on the last day. Dr. Nahrwold was…

Financial Partners FCU appoint Shuey as senior leader

Dave Shuey, president/CEO for Financial Partners Federal Credit Union ($55.4 million, Woodburn, IN), was appointed to the Corporate One supervisory committee for a three-year term that began on April 28. As a member of the supervisory committee, Shuey will help ensure that the board of directors and management meet financial reporting objectives, and establish practices…