56 hand-made quilts are headed to help LA fire victims
The St. John Lutheran Church quilters group. Pictured, from the left, in the front row are Myra Terwedo, Gari Teig, Colleen Wondra, and Marg Fradenburgh; and in the back row are Mary Nesmo, Irene Jindra, Kathy Derhaag, Jeanne White, and Laurie Smith. Missing from the photo were Carol Kaderlik and Doris Henderickson. (Jarrod Schoenecker photo)
A group of quilters from St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery has spent a great deal of volunteer time making 56 quilts that were sent off earlier this week, via Lutheran World Relief, to help aid those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area of California.
The victims will also be receiving personal care kits that include things like a towel, soap, toothbrush, and nail clippers.
A total of $500 was raised in the collection baskets this Sunday at the church to help with the shipping of items, something that is direly needed according to Gari Teig.
Teig is a member of the church and has been a member of the quilters group longer than anyone else currently there with over 50 years at the craft. Teig also volunteered her time to make all of the Kolacky Days royalty’s dresses for the last 40 years, retiring this past summer.
To see more on this story pick up the January 23, 2025 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
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