Announcements
A special section highlighting recent births, weddings, anniversaries and obituaries of our membership.
Births
Owen Mark Brosius
Travis and Julia Brosius of the York, Pennsylvania, congregation are happy to announce the birth of their third child. Owen Mark Brosius was born Jan. 14, 2026, at 2:21 p.m. He was 8 pounds 9.5 ounces and 21.25 inches long. Older siblings, Levi and Emma, are delighted with the new addition. We are thankful for a natural birth, and time to cuddle this sweet newborn in the extreme cold and snow.
The happy grandparents are Alan and Christina Weaner of York, Pennsylvania, and Mark and Vanea Brosius of Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Delilah Grace Smith
the Cincinnati East congregation are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child! Delilah Grace was born on Jan. 25, 2026, weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well after some minor complications, but Delilah has been in the NICU going on three weeks after birth due to feeding issues. They look forward to bringing her home soon when she is ready!
Obituaries
Nina Fallin
Nina Fallin, a member of God’s Church, a devoted educator and beloved member of her family died on Jan. 29, 2026, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas at the age of 75. Born on Dec. 27, 1950, Nina spent her life sharing her passion for history with her students. As a history teacher at Arkadelphia High School, she spent decades inspiring students with her stories and her genuine love for the craft of teaching. To Nina, her classroom was more than a job; it was a calling.
Nina was called into the church of God in 2017 and was baptized by her brother-in-law David Stiffler. Because of the great distance from church, Nina couldn’t attend every week, but she was a faithful member who enjoyed watching live streaming services, listening to sermons, and reading Church literature. Her love of world history made her especially interested in learning as much as she could about biblical history. The times she could attend services, brought her close to those she befriended and loved.
Her most cherished legacy is her family. She was the steady hand and the warm smile at every family gathering. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Fallin, who died in 2017, as well as her parents Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, and other siblings. Nina’s spirit lives on through the family she adored: daughter Shelly Davidson, and husband Chris; and her son, Joey Fallin. Nina had three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered for her sharp intellect, her enduring kindness, and the way she made her friends and family feel important and loved.
Don Gelaude
Don Gelaude died on Jan. 10, 2026, at his home in Mesick, Michigan at the age of 81.
Don was born in Feb. 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He lived in the Upper Peninsula for five years where he was a timber logger and then moved to Algonac, Michigan. He was a carpenter/general contractor for most of his life before retiring in Mesick.
Don married his wife Linda in 1965, and they had 61 loving years together. They attended the Gaylord, Michigan congregation. Don and Linda were both baptized in 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Don loved serving in the Church and helped in many different areas. He also loved music, playing guitar, hunting and gardening. He had two children (Cheri and Brian) and four grandchildren (Jacob, Jared, Caleb and Trista). He will be deeply missed!
Cletus Alan Pingel
Cletus Alan Pingel, 72, of Fredericktown died on Nov. 28, 2025. He was born April 29, 1953, in Perryville, Missouri to the late Eldon and JoDeen (Roberts) Pingel. Cletus was a member of the United Church of God of Cape Girardeau for most of his life. He was a deeply spiritual man who loved God and His Church, finding strength and purpose in his faith. A dedicated arborist, he took great pride in his work, especially in caring for trees and tackling the challenges of storm damage with skill and passion. He was an avid reader who enjoyed learning and exploring new ideas, and he had a remarkable gift for fixing just about anything. His steady hands, generous spirit and unwavering faith will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five siblings: Tonya, Tina, Tracy, John and Clint.
Cletus is survived by his wife, Heidi (Alvord) Pingel; nine children, Alan Pingel, Lisa (Joe) Downing, James Pingel, Richard Pingel, Jason Pingel, April (Jaden) Starkey, Rahkeem Mitchell, Savanah Jones, Janet Jones (Trevor Haas); 33 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Timothy Pingel and Darren (Carrie) Pingel.
Memorial donations may be made to the United Church of God of Cape Girardeau. View obituary and share condolences online at czboyer.com/obituaries/ cletus-pingel
