My Dad, Robert “Lyle” Stegeman, passed away on July 18, 2026. Even though we are separated by almost 2000 miles (from Saskatchewan to Pennsylvania) our kind Heavenly Father gave our family 3 days to spend with “Papa” before he died. We will always treasure those times. For the past 3 decades, Dad’s health was not great. He suffered from a heart condition that greatly weakened … Continue reading A Tribute to My Dad (1946 – 2026)
By Anna Stegeman (with Daniel Stegeman) The RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner, was the largest and most luxurious ship of its time. At nearly 900 feet long and promoted as “practically unsinkable,” the ship was outfitted with the finest sailing experience and the most advanced safety features for its era. The Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New … Continue reading A Tale of Two Ships
You may have heard by now that Theil Kauffman, longtime owner of the Friendship Bookstore, passed away. Theil was widely known and loved in the community. He will be greatly missed. I only knew Theil for a few years, but I am grateful for our friendship and the impact he had on me. For a time, I was privileged to be his pastor. In so … Continue reading A Tribute to Theil Kauffman (1954-2024)
Shepherd the Flock 