Derek and Tiffany Schulte of Winterset, Iowa, are excited to announce the birth of Zuriel Jeanne Schulte. She arrived on November 3, 2025, weighing in at 6 lbs 11 oz and measuring 21 inches long. Tiffany writes, "We are extra pleased to have a new speed record with a 5 hour labor; the others averaged 26 hours, so this one was a lovely blessing. We are all enjoying the recovery period and are doing well."
Birth
Birth
Jeff (Poppy) and Tracy (Mimi) Wilhelm are ecstatic to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Lillie Marie Couchman. She was born at 1:19 this morning, perfectly healthy and with no induction necessary. There were not any complications after the initial blood pressure scare. Lillie weighed in at 7 lbs., 4oz., and was 21 inches long—"and absolutely gorgeous." Mom (Michelle), dad (Ian), and baby are resting comfortably and should go home tomorrow. The Wilhelms write, "God heard our prayers . . .. Thank you, brethren, for your prayers. We love you all so much and look forward to driving you all nuts with pictures of her at Feast!"
Death
We are saddened to report the death of Mary Hoffman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please pray for her family during this difficult time. Also, keep Erich and Gertie Zach in your prayers, as they took Mary and her husband John into their home and cared for them for the last years of their lives.
Mary's funeral will take place at 2 PM on Friday, September 5, at Conestoga Memorial (95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Cards and letters may be sent care of:
Erich and Gertie Zach
1105 Colebrook Rd
Middletown, PA 17057-3917