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Lori
and Mike Olender
 Mike
and Lori moved to this area from Alaska. Lori grew up in the
Community Church and graduated from Union Whitten High School.
Lori's parents, Joe and Barb Knight are also members of the Community
Church. Lori owns and operates the Renew U Beauty Shop is Eldora.
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Bill and Jennie Talbot
 Bill
and Jennie Talbot have lived in the Union area since they were married
on November 10, 1989. They have two children, Shawna Vokoun and
Cody Stanley, and four grandchildren. Jenny went to school in
Marshalltown and was previously employed in some of the area's care
facilities, Valley View and Eldora Nursing and Rehab. She's
currently involved as a homemaker and with her grandchildren and
extended family. Bill went to school in Eldora before joining the
Navy. He is currently a supervisor at Eldora Plastics. Both
Bill and Jenny enjoy fishing and occasional camping excursions. |
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Richey and Nydia Teckenburg
and Family
 Richey
and Nydia Teckenburg joined the church in 2004. Nydia attended
this church her entire childhood, enjoying Sunday School and Bible
School programs. Nydia was raised in Union by Connie
and Bernie Bernard. Richey lived in Whitten when he was
young. His parents are Danny and Barb Teckenburg.
He attended the School For the Deaf in Missouri from first to eighth
Grade
and moved back to this area at the age of 16. We were married
11\13\97. We now have a home in New Providence along with three
children, Briana, Skye, and Shaylyn. Our children are the
center of our lives and we are honored and proud to be their
parents. We enjoy being part of the church. It is nice to
know you have someone supporting you at all times and this church definitely
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Robert
and DeLores Vasey
 I
was born December 21, 1939 in Union. Oldest of 5
children. As a child growing up, we moved often, so I
went to 13 different schools, (never Union) in 12 years.
Missed kindergarten. Graduated from Eldora in 1957.
We were married January 26, 1958. Snow was higher than
some of the cars at the time. We lived in Mason City a
short while, returning to Eldora. Marvin joined us
January 2, 1959. He was the first New Year baby at the
Eldora Hospital. August 1960 we welcomed Carl, Jim and
Jean Ann Teske to our home. In September, 1960 on
the 25th, Katherine was born. In December 1962 we moved
to Union in the old house that was on the lot where the new
Baptist parsonage now stands. Bob built the garage that
still stands there. Upon moving to Union, Lloyd McDonald
invited us to attend the Community Church. The kids were
baptized here and attended Sunday School. July 25,
1964, another big event, Karen was born. We continued to
live in Union until November 1969 when we purchased the
acreage we live on now. All the kids graduated from
Union High School. Bob is retired from Lennon Ind. after
39 and one half years. He keeps busy keeping the yard in
shape. Bob also does some woodworking projects. I
still have my drapery business and sewing that I do for other
people. I do a lot of quilting and participate in the
Willing Workers and help with the bazaar. |
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Gary and Deanna
Vaux and Katie
 Gary
and Deanna both grew up in Union and graduated from Union Whitten High
School. Gary owns and operates Vaux Welding and Deanna works in the County
Treasurer's office. Deanna teaches Sunday School, and is a member of
the Remodeling II building committee. They have one child, Katie who
is now in college and on the golf team.. |
Harold and Helen Vaux
 Helen Vaux
grew up in Union. Harold (Squirt) Vaux moved to Union in about
1934. Both graduated from the Union High School.
Harold has fond memories of singing in the church choir. He was the
contact person for the Building committee, spending many hours making sure
the work was done correctly. Helen was on the kitchen committee.
They have three children. Gary and his family and Jo Ellen and
her family also attend the Community Church. |
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George and Candy Wait
 George
and Candy Clemens Wait were married February 6, 1971 in the Union
Community Church. They have seen many changes there and now enjoy
a beautiful new fellowship hall and kitchen area. They also enjoy
the many new faces in our church at the present time. We have two
daughters. Paula Jo Clemens lives in Colorado. Toni Kinney
lives in rural Union with her husband Allan and their three children,
Kandice, Ashley and Brock. I am custodian of our church and have
been church treasurer also for many years. George is
employed at Quality Products in Eldora, Iowa. We are both
active in our church and town and love to live in our small
community. |
Nathan and
Tally Whitmire
Dallas
and Darlene Williams
 We live on a farm west of Union
We have two married sons and two married daughters, and six
wonderful grandchildren plus two more by marriage. We
have lived in this area all our lives. I was born at
Beaman, moved to Union, lived in Nebraska a short time, then
came back home. We both graduated from Union High
School. Our family likes to get together for a good
time, food, fellowship, laughter, and sports. We have
various interests and occupations, including farmers,
teachers, engineers, banker, veterinarian, government computer
specialist, at home with Mom with many volunteer activities,
graduate, college, and grade school students.
Dallas and I enjoy being a part of the Union Community Church
where we worship with our friends, hear the gospel of the Lord
Jesus Christ, listen to beautiful music and have Christian
fellowship.
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