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 […]
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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 […]
Local Woman Invests in Marion’s Future
Blair Rowland grew up in Waldo with her brother and mother, Karen Beers. Rowland described her mother as a role model and the inspiration for Blair’s future career. “For a lifetime, I’ve been immersed in the world of real estate, breathing new life into homes and creating spaces where dreams can thrive. Growing up, my […]
Premier Optometry keeps Marion Patients in Focus
For more than 50 years and two generations, the doctors at Premier Optometry Group have helped Marion patients see more clearly. Dr. Jerry Ferrell started his local practice in 1978. His son, Greg Ferrell, eventually followed in his father’s footsteps after graduating from River Valley High School. Dr. Matt Axline, another lifelong Marion resident and […]
