Rain - 12/18/11

It is with sadness that we share the passing today of Kim (Noland) Frazier. She is the sister of Michael Noland, PAGG. Kim was a Majority Member of Bethel #115, Daleville. Please keep the Noland and Frazier families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rain - 11/24/11

This was received from Carol Titus, PHQ #72, BG #68. Karen (Roberts) Hirlston PHQ was admitted to IU Hospital early Wednesday morning with pneumonia. They said she's not coming home for a few days at best. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Rain - 10/22/11

A bit of rain about two of our Past Grands: Sharon Trobaugh, PGG 1985-1986 fell this past week and broke her hip. She had surgery and is not recovering and starting physical therapy. She is still in the hospital, but hopes to go home soon. Sonny Woods, PAGG 1985-1986 has been hospitalized with congestive heart failure. He is scheduled for open heart surgery including a triple bypass. More information will be shared as it is received. Please keep these wonderful people and their families in your prayers for speedy recoveries!

Rain - 10/15/11

Past Associate Grand Guardian 1995-1996, Art Kessler, has passed away. Viewing will be Monday October 17 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 12010 Allisonville Road in Fishers. At 7 pm, Bethel #108 will be forming the living cross, with a Masonic service following. Viewing will also take place on Tuesday October 18 from 1 pm to 2 pm, with the funeral at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the JD Educational Foundation. Please keep Sandy and the entire Kessler family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rain - 10/7/11

PAGG Art Kessler will be having surgery on October 11th. Bill Blakey, husband of Joyce Blakey, Director of Epochs #107 and grandfather of Ashley, had another stroke and has had a pacemaker put in. Please keep both of these families in your throughts and prayers.

Rain - October 6, 2011

Dorothy Stevens, PGG 1974-1975 passed away yesterday. The funeral arrangements are as follows:
October 8, 2011 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Home; Rybolt Chapel - 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, IN - 12:00 noon Viewing, 1:00 pm funeral service - Burial at Thrailkill Cemetary 4 miles north of Swayzee

Rain - September 29, 2011

Past Associate Grand Guardian 1997-1998, Ed Madigan, passed away yesterday. Calling will be on Monday October 3rd from 4 pm to 8 pm at Flanner & Buchanan at Washington Park East. Funeral will be on Tuesday October 4th at 10 am. A Masonic service will take place on Monday evening at 7:30 pm. Please keep the Madigan family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rain - Sept. 15, 2011

This was received from Bonita Ramirez, PGG.

Charlotte Weiler, mother of PGG Mary Jo Dykhuis, passed away on September 9th. She was also the grandmother of Kara and Sara Dykhuis, both PHQs of Bethel #44, Crown Point. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rain (and a little sunshine) - Sept. 3, 2011

Received from Anita Snider, Past Grand Guardian:
I know some of you have heard this, but for those who have not, I had a meniscus tear and had it repaired yesterday, so I am off my feet for a while. At least I cannot drive. I stayed at Vicki's last night and she is taking me home this afternoon. I am feeling OK and hope to be able to drive in 2 weeks. I hope the rest of you are doing fine and miss seeing you. Love, Anita

Rain - Sept. 1, 2011

Received from Carol Titus -

Ron Howard, husband of Ruth Howard, PBG 81 & father of Roseann Howard Tennant, PHQ 81 & 72 and Rhonda Howard Buckles, PHQ 72 passed away - details pending

Rain - August 15, 2011

This is from Kathy Coslet, our Grand Marshal.

My brother-in-law Eli Lazar passed away this morning. He was 81 and had medical difficulties for quite a while but it still was sudden as he was fine on Friday. Please ask for prayers for my sister Judy Lazar, their 6 grown children and 18 grandchildren. He was a great husband and father and will be missed. My mom is taking this a bit hard as she is 96.

A Little Bit of Sunshine!

Congratulations to Ashlynn, a Jobie to Bee from Bethel #107. She was crowned as Hendricks County's Little Miss at the 4-H Fair. Way to go, Ashlynn!

Rain: Bob Lamb

This was posted on Vicki Hoffman, PBG #25's facebook page on Sunday 7/17/11:
Our Bob Lamb is in the Ball Memorial since yesterday still not awake, had to ha ve CPR yesterday at home. They are doing a neuro test today sometime. All we know so far. Family only visits at hospital.

Update posted 7/18/11:
Still no change on Bob Lamb, no results on EEG yet.

Please keep Bob and Rosella in your prayers.

UPDATE 7/19/11:
Bob Lamb passed away today at Ball Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are being handled by Ballard & Sons Funeral Home in Daleville. Viewing will be on Friday July 22 from 4-8 pm. Funeral will be Saturday July 23 at 10 am. Daughters are asked to assist in forming the cross at 7:00 pm on Friday evening. Plan to meet at the Daleville Lodge between 6 and 6:30 pm to change. This will also help with parking. If you can help, contact Linda Geiger at (765) 378-7405.
Here is a link to the funeral home: http://ballardandsons.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1212946&fh_id=13097

Rain: Barbara Woods, PGG

Barbara Woods, PGG has had 2 hip surgeries in the last 2 months. After the first surgery, she broke her femur bone, just due to the stress of walking, and this required a second surgery on the hip. She is currently in rehab. I'm sure she would appreciate all your prayers. Cards can be sent to her home: 1926 Frontage Road, Pittsboro, IN 46167.

PGG Family requests cross for funeral

Norma Brown, Past Grand Guardian – IOJD, Indiana 1966-67.

The viewing is Saturday, July 16, 2011 from noon-2 p.m. and will be followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. The funeral is being handled by Macomb and Sons, 8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN. Here is a link to their website. An obituary should be available here later this week. http://www.mccombandsons.com/

PLEASE CONTACT EDIE DEARING IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH A CROSS ON SATURDAY!

Received from Sally Reynolds - June 27, 2011

Ashley (Reynolds) Hamilton's husband was taken back to surgery this afternoon (June 27th) in Fort Wayne.
He had original surgery June 1st & hasn't healed under his arm pits. Ashley has been giving one on one care since he came home on June 3rd & having to work. Doctor's appt today had him being admitted & surgery scheduled for the afternoon to try to close incisions from previous surgery.
Their 2 children have been in the Region with Nana & Papa (Sally & Joe Reynolds) & were watched by his sister & Mom while Sally was at GS.
They & their dog will remain in NWI until further notice. Prayers for everyone-- & especially for Sadie (3) & Bryce (5) because they miss Mommy & Daddy.

Thanks,
Sally Reynolds

UPDATE-JULY 1, 2011

Jared had more surgery yesterday (June 30th) to change wound vac & clear more tissue. He did get to see Bryce & Sadie as Nana Sally brought them to St Joseph Hosp in Ft Wayne. He and Ashley were excited to see them.
Ashley took kids to park to play as Sally & Sister Gayle sat with Jared before surgery. Doctor was encouraged with healing and is planning to do surgery AGAIN on Saturday & remove wound vac & do skin grafting to both arms.
If anybody from Ft Wayne has time to visit, I'm sure Jared & Ashley would like some company. He's in the Wound/Burn center Room #10.
Kids are in Carmel with Great Aunt Gayle and friends for play-dates.
Keep those prayers coming for encouragement and healing. There is a long road ahead.
Thanks,
Sally Reynolds

Rain

I just received word that Candice Geyer's father passed away. Candice is a PGBHQ and PGG as well as our current Grand Bethel Guardian. Please keep her and her family in your prayers during this time.

Rain - May 21, 2011

Tara Waller (BG #25) and her family need all their prayers as her brother was involved in a motorcycle accident on Thursday, May 19, 2011. He took the majority of the injuries to the head and has already had two surgeries. They are keeping him in a drug induced coma right now to keep the pressure in the brain down to prevent anymore swelling. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

UPDATE - MAY 27, 2011
Tara's brother passed away earlier this evening. Please continue your prayers for the Lawrence/Waller families during this difficult time. Arrangements will be posted when that information is available.

UPDATE - MAY 28, 2011
Steve Lawrence's arrangements at Parsons Mortuary, 801 West Adams Street, Muncie.
Calling will be Tuesday May 31st from 5pm - 8pm;
Funeral Wednesday June 1st at 1pm

Received from Tara Waller, 4-28-11

Martha (Marti) PBG #25 Lawrence-Kleeman's husband was put in the hospital on 4-28-11 in Florida. John has a kidney stone and also has some other problems right now. Please keep her and her husband in your thoughts and prayers. They are anxious to return to the north, but it appears that medical issues are preventing this at this time.

UPDATE - RECEIVED 5/3/11
Marti Lawrence-Kleeman's (PBG #25) husband was released this pass Saturday from the hospital. He has approximately 8 kidney stones and some will have to be crushed. They are still in Florida and won't be able to start heading back until sometime toward the end of next week, if everything goes okay. Please keep them in your thoughs and prayers. Hoefully, they will be able to start back north!! God willing.

A Prayer Request - 2/2/11

From Susan McKendry, Bethel #54

Please keep our Australian Job's Daughters sisters in your prayers. Queensland is bracing for Cyclone Yasi. This will be similar to our Hurricane Katrina. You can read more about it at:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/02/australia-braced-for-cyclone-yasi-115875-22892226/

Rain - Lisa Jones, Bethel #67

Lisa Jones, a Past MIJD from Bethel #67 had a major stroke and is in a coma. Her husband signed a DNR and they took her off the machines today. We will let you know if we hear anything else.
- received from Candice Geyer & Brandi Thompson

UPDATE Tuesday - January 25, 2011 - from Erin Carrico
Lisa (Jones) Higgins, PHQ #67, PMIJD, Past Miss International Congeniality, passed away yesterday evening. Arrangements are unknown at this time.

UPDATE Wednesday - Janary 26, 2011 - from Donna Miller
Here is Lisa's obituary and arrangement information.

http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.php?action=show&id=124907