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Their Memories Live On

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Caryn

There’s a lot I didn’t know about my Uncle Elmer Johnson, mostly because he passed away when I was just 25. I’d known him my whole life, of course, but like with most families, you don’t see your aunts, uncles, … Continue reading →

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Woman Killed In Action

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Caryn

Jemima Warner was a camp follower with the Continental Army in the early days of the American Revolutionary War. According to the Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC, she’s considered the first American “military woman killed in action” and quite likely … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Christian Walk

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Caryn

As with my dad, Allen Spencer, the longer my mom, Collene Spencer is in Heaven, the more I miss her. I was actually thinking about her a couple of days ago, not that I don’t think of her every day, but this was on a more specific subject. Mom was such a deeply Christian woman, and she worked very hard to Continue reading →

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You Can Never Laugh Too Much

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Caryn

Our aunt, Charlys Schulenberg is all about family. She and Uncle Butch have three grown children, Tadd, Andi Kay, and Heath; as well as spouses and seven grandchildren. Their marriage has been very blessed, and Charlys is always happy when she gets to see her kids and grandkids. Continue reading →

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Highly Contagious

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Caryn

No disease, especially those that are highly contagious, and for which there is no known cure, is easy to find out that one has, and for those who might have been around the victim of said disease, it can be very frightening. Continue reading →

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Love Song

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman is a great husband and dad. Steve joined our family when he married my niece, Jenny Spethman on September 21, 2002. Their marriage has been blessed with five children, Xander, Zack, Isaac, Laila (who lives in Heaven), and Aleesia. Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Comfort Food

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Caryn

My husband’s grandmother, Vina Hein was an amazing cook. The food she made wasn’t fancy, and in fact I suppose it was what would be called “comfort food” these days. Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Caryn

My aunt, Doris Spencer has always been such a sweet person. She goes out of her way to make people feel welcome in her home. I remember so many visits over the years. Aunt Doris was a great cook, and man…could she put on a spread. Continue reading →

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Chelsea’s Niche

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Caryn

My niece, Chelsea Hadlock, wife of my nephew, Ryan Hadlock, has spent a number of years being a great stay-at-home mom, raising their kids, Ethan and Aurora. Continue reading →

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Gentle Strength

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Caryn

My grandfather, George Byer was a man of gentle strength. Many people may not think those to traits go together, but in him they did. He was always a hard-working man, who gave his all to support his family, but … Continue reading →

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