In 98 years, Dorothy (Guidus) Weichenthal has experienced a roller coaster of experiences. The secret to her long life, she shares, is “to laugh every day.” Growing up in the Great Depression and World War II Weichenthal was born in 1926 and raised in Elmira Heights, N.Y., years before sliced bread was invented. She is […]
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Tree-Trimming Company Thrives and Gives Back to Community
Rodolfo Loaeza moved to Marion in 2003. He started his career in caring for trees in 2006. He and his friend Osmar Vargas, have worked all over the United States for large companies, including responding to wildfires. Loaeza, his wife, Florinda Sanchez; and Vargas founded their own tree service company in 2020. Advice for Homeowners They say now is a good […]
Real-Life Rosie the Riveter Declares “I’m a survivor”
Mary Ellen (Miller) Dune, 97, of Marion, comes from a family line that extends back to the Mayflower. Another branch arrived in the United States in 1823. “My great-great-grandfather, Hartman Dickhout, lived in Hesse Kassel, Germany. He had to pay a percentage of what they earned to the land owners. At age 19, he stowed […]
Pam Hall: Passionate Pioneer and Advocate for Marion
For decades, a Marion County leader and advocate worked to make Marion County and its business community stronger. Pam Hall fought stage IV colon cancer for four years, until her death in 2019 at age 67. Hall’s final requests were to “make memories every single day, allow God to guide your every move, be a […]
Lauren Lothes Starts New Business
Lauren Lothes grew up in Marion. She found her mother, Laurie Large, to be a great role model. “From a young age, my mom taught me to be thrifty and savvy and it has helped me in this business and really in life in general. She has been a fantastic example of a servant leader […]
Terry Cline Puts Marion in Focus
Marion native Terry Cline has always strived to make his hometown a better place to live, work, and play. Whether it’s been through the business he founded or volunteer activities, Cline has sought to use his skills in video production, marketing, and advertising to help promote a wide range of events in Marion County. Awards […]
