Milestones

An Olympiad in Our Midst

Ethan Cepuran, the youngest son of Carl and Marilyn Cepuran, was the first to be named to the U.S. Long Track speedskating Olympic Team. Ethan won the Men’s 5K in a time of 6:15:54, a mere .1 off the Petit National Ice Center track record. Ethan will also be competing in the Men’s Team Pursuit while in Beijing He will be competing in the 5K on February 5 and the Men’s TeamPursuit on February 13 and 15.

BIRTHS

Samuel Robert was born to Ben and Charis Ellis on December 9. Samuel joins his big sister, Nora. His maternal grandparents are Robert and Janet Bastian.

Leah Alexandra was born to Jonathan and Becca DeMoss on December 5, 2021. Leah joins her bigsister, Joanna, and her big brother, Luke.

DEATHS

Pray for Bruce (Allison) Bonga and family as they grieve the loss of Bruce’s father, Dale, who passed away on January 20 in Wheaton.

Pray for Nancy (Jeff) Swider-Peltz Sr. and family as they grieve the loss of Nancy’s brother, JohnSwider, who passed away on January 13 in Geneva.

Pray for Andee (Jon) Lindus and family as they grieve the loss of Andee’s brother, Chris Wheeler, who passed away on January 6.

Pray for Judy Covarrubias and family as they grieve the loss of Judy’s husband, Victor, who passed away on January 6.

Pray for Sharen (Daniel) Sommerville, Scott (Evie) Sommerville and family as they grieve the loss of Sharen’s father and Scott’s grandfather, Raymond Nerhus, who passed away on December 21 at the age of 101 in Naperville.

Pray for Linda (Steve) Hawkins and family as they grieve the loss of Linda’s mother, Marilyn Tank,who passed away on December 16.