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CelebrationsCelebrations SundayAug. 7, 2011

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary, Denny and Terri Gebel!

Congratulations, Mel and Rich, Married July 4, 2011, in Negril, Jamaica!

Happy 50th Anniversary,Larry and Barbara Lamb!

Best Wishes, Brian Halbur and Sara Cordes!

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Guidelines & DeadlinesThe Courier prints a variety of social announcements, including

engagements, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, fun photos, thank-yous and reunions, in the weekly Celebrations section. Celebrations front-page announcements will be limited to events and milestones in an individual’s life. Non-profi t organizations and events are welcome to promote activities inside the publication. 1. Fill out announcement forms – Forms may be picked up at The Courier or visit www.wcfcourier.com/celebrations to download and print the forms.2. Choose an announcement package.3. Provide payment – Prepayment is required for all submitted items. We accept checks, cash or credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).

To be published in Sunday’s Courier, items must be at the offi ce by 5 p.m. Wednesday the week before (11 days prior to publication.) Announcements will not be taken by phone.

Standard announcement packages can be upgraded with additional options. They include having a photo appear on the cover, expanding copy, choosing full-page color or black and white announcements, publishing the announcement in the Insider, lamination and requesting extra copies of the printed announcement.

For copyright reasons, submitted poems must include author’s name and permission to reprint.

Photo Guidelines – Photos may be submitted by email, mail or dropped off at The Courier during regular business hours. A wallet-sized or larger photo may be submitted. glossy photos reproduce best. DO NOT cut photos down to size. Photos will be reduced or enlarged electronically as needed by The Courier. Photos will be returned in a self-addressed stamped envelope, if provided. Photos left at the Courier will be discarded after two months. The Courier will take reasonable care of photos submitted for publication and assumes no fi nancial liability for original photos. The Courier reserves the right to deem what is suitable for publication.

For more information, call 291-1536 or (800) 798-1741, ext. 1536, or email [email protected]. Courier business offi ce hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mail announcements to: Celebrations, The Courier, P.O. Box 540, Waterloo 50704.

PackagesPackage pricing includes one photo and a standard announcement (see forms). All packages appear in one print edition and online for 30 days.Engagements, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and retirements:

Package A – $20Small 1.75x1.75 in black and white.

Package B – $50One of the following photos: 1.75x1.75 or a 1.75x2.75 (weddings only) color or a large 3.75x3.75 in black and white.

Package C – $70Large 3.75x3.75 color photo.

Photo memories (fun events, team and leisure shots, memorials, etc.):Package F – $35

Small 1.75x1.75 in black and white.Package E – $50

One of the following photos: 1.75x1.75 color or a large 3.75x3.75 in black and white.

Package D – $70Large 3.75x3.75 color photo.

Group Photo G – $70Large 3.75x5.75 black and white photo.

Group Photo H – $90Large 3.75x5.75 color photo.

Additional services:Add up to 40 more words to your standard announcement for $203.75x3.75 cover page photo – $951/2 page front cover – $250Full-page front cover – $500Full-page black and white inside – $300Full-page color inside – $475

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ANNIVERSARIES

Pruisner/50CLARKSVILLE — Larry and

Judy Pruisner are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Larry Pruisner and Judy Men-nen were married Aug. 16, 1961, at Calvary Baptist Church, Parkersburg.

Mr. Pruisner retired from farm-ing, also was head custodian at Clarksville School for fi ve years and now works part time for Waverly Sales. Mrs. Pruisner has been a housewife and farmer’s wife and worked for six years as a cashier for Walmart.

Their family includes Wanda and Ted Lovrien of Clarksville,

Brad and Vickie Pruisner of Park-ersburg, Marcy and Dale Capper of Aplington and Dwight Pruis-ner of Ankeny. They also have 12 grandchildren, Ben (Jessica) Lovr-ien and Nick (Sara) Lovrien, of Clarksville, Emily (Brett) Escher of Greene, Brennen, Briana and Blake Pruisner, all of Parkersburg, Evan (Koby) Capper and Grace, Hannah and Isaac Capper, all of Aplington, and Madison and Lane Pruisner, both of Ankeny; and seven great-grandchildren, Ains-ley and Sydney Lovrien, Zane and Briggs Escher and Cayden, Colton and Caybrie Lovrien, with two more expected.

Mr. and Mrs. Pruisner

Koehn/65WATERLOO — Iven and Laura

Koehn will be honored on their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Iven Koehn and Laura Ran-dolph were married Aug. 2, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waterloo.

Their children are Ken of Mar-shalltown and Kandra of Water-loo. They have two grandchildren, fi ve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Koehn

Barnes/37CEDAR FALLS — Lynn and

Karen Barnes will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

They were married Aug. 10, 1974, at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church.

Mr. Barnes works at FINA in customer service, and Mrs. Barnes teaches fi rst grade at Orange Ele-mentary in Waterloo.

They have two sons, Josh and wife Laura Barnes of Bettendorf and Kyle and wife Sara Barnes of Brookfi eld, Wis. They also have three grandchildren in Bettendorf, Ryan, Emily and Hailey Barnes.

They plan to spend their anni-versary in the Duluth area.

Mr. and Mrs. Barnes

Schmidt/50ALLISON — Daryl and Betty

Schmidt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a fam-ily dinner and a card shower.

Daryl Schmidt and Betty Eiklenborg were married at Pleasant Valley Reformed Church, Holland, on Aug. 11, 1961. They are currently engaged in farming.

Their family includes Bryan and Tammi Freese of Cedar Falls, Rick and Kristi Ott of Greene, and Troy and Melissa Waetjen of Clarksville, as well as grand-children Hillary, Zach, Kalie, Cody, Katie, Trevor, Jessica,

Kyle, Brody and Ben; and great-grandchildren Nolan and Chloe.

Cards may be sent to 24037 195th St., Allison 50602.

Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt

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ANNIVERSARIES

Mills/25DENVER — Ron and Col-

lette Mills will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Denver American Legion.

Ron Mills and Collette Hart-mann Kass were married Aug. 9, 1986, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua.

Mr. Mills retired from John

Deere, and Mrs. Mills is active in raising and showing Paint horses.

Hosting the event will be daughters Kim Kass and Jenny and Steve Ferson and Collette’s sister, Colleen Holien. Their fam-ily also includes Nick and Tami Mills, Holly Conradi and Tami Miller, along with 10 grandchil-dren and one great-grandchild.

No gifts are requested.

Mr. and Mrs. Mills

Boehmke/50DENVER — Duane and Syl-

via Boehmke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation and will have a family dinner.

Duane Boehmke and Sylvia Murray were married on Aug. 12, 1961, at the Aurora Method-ist Church.

They are the parents of three children, Brad, deceased, Diane and Justin Bonnette of Denver and Jill and Kurt Hempen of Parkersburg. They also have fi ve grandchildren, Haleigh, Keaton and Garrett Hempen and Alli-son and Brooke Bonnette.

Duane retired as the elemen-

tary principal in the Denver Schools, and Sylvia retired as the Title I early childhood consultant in the Waterloo Schools.

Mr. and Mrs. Boehmke

Lamb/50WATERLOO — Larry and

Barbara Lamb will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversa-ry with a trip in the fall to the northwest United States and Canada and the 34th year the family has vacationed togeth-er at a resort in Minnesota.

Larry Lamb and Barbara Neuendorf were married Aug. 12, 1961, at First Brethren Church, Waterloo.

Mr. Lamb was in the sheet metal business for 41 years, during which he and his wife, Barbara, owned and operated Architectural Sheet Metal for 31 years, retiring in 2004.

Their family includes John and Jody DeDoncker of Bet-tendorf and Jeffry and Melissa Lamb of Rochester, Minn.,

along with four grandchil-dren, William and Walter DeDoncker and Olivia and Brody Lamb.

Mr. and Mrs. Lamb 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Lamb 2011

Jackson/40WATERLOO — Neil and Pat

Jackson will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a fam-ily dinner.

Neil Jackson and Patricia Lee were married Aug. 7, 1971, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Des Moines.

Mr. Jackson retired as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Ser-vice, and Mrs. Jackson retired as

a teacher at Sacred Heart Catho-lic School.

Their family includes David and Leah Jackson of Sauk Rapids, Minn., Jenni and Curtis Schares of Cedar Falls, Bryan Jackson and fi ancee Katie Vandendriessche of Des Moines, along with three grandchildren, Addison and Evan Schares and Kynslee Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson

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Thank you to all my family, relatives and friends for all the calls, cards, gifts and a very nice open house to help me celebrate my 75th birthday.

A special thanks to Jim and Shirley McKenzie and family,

Denise Edgar and family and my family for the wonderful open house and all the work they did.

God bless all of you.

Shirley Siberski

Thank youANNIVERSARIES

Schmitz/40WATERLOO — Gary and Karen

Schmitz will observe their 40th wedding anniversary today.

Gary Schmitz and Karen Myers were married Aug. 7, 1971, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Mr. Schmitz retired from the Waterloo Post Offi ce. Mrs.

Schmitz retired from child care and is working at the Waterloo Post Offi ce.

Their family includes Jenny Schmitz-Hinshaw of Coon Rapids, Minn., Laura Davis of Waverly and Alisha Schmitz of Jessup, Md., along with fi ve grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz 2011

Voyek/50WATERLOO — Richard and

Kay Voyek will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. next Sunday, Aug. 14, at Queen of Peace Parish, Waterloo.

Richard Voyek and E. Kay Coon were married Aug. 19, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waterloo.

Mr. Voyek retired from Water-loo Police.

Hosting the event will be their children, Richard and Cheryl Voyek of Cambridge and Christy and Dave Thiele of Branson, Mo. They also have four grandchil-dren and one great-grandchild.

No invitations are being sent, and no gifts are requested.

Mr. and Mrs. Voyek

McCalley/25Bob and Cindy McCalley will

celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends in Mexico in November.

Robert McCalley and Cyn-thia Johnson were married Aug. 9, 1987, at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church.

Mr. McCalley is employed by Ceilley Insulation, and Mrs. McCalley is employed by the Waterloo Post Offi ce.

Their children are Nicole of Cedar Falls and Collin, who lives at home.

Mr. and Mrs. McCalley

Gleason/50WATERLOO — Gerald and

Betty Gleason will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1955 Locke Ave., Waterloo.

Gerald Gleason and Betty Tier-ney were married Aug. 12, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, New Hampton.

Their family includes Ed and Carolyn Ottesen, Steve and Jolene Gleason and Jeff Gleason, as well as three grandchildren.

Mr. Gleason retired from John

Deere, and Mrs. Gleason retired from Covenant Medical Center.


Mr. and Mrs. Gleason

On 8/6to our beautiful Mother and

Grandmother.We love you!

Your WHOLE family

Happy 85th Birthday!

Jean Post



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Barry Morgan, formerly of Waterloo, retired June 10 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., as a sergeant major, the highest rank he can attain in the Marine Corps.

His impressive career included attending Army Ranger School, Navy Seals Training, Airborne Jumpmaster School and Reconnaissance Training, and serving as a drill instructor.

Sergeant Major Morgan’s personal decorations include the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and a Combat Action Ribbon.

Barry, his wife, Tina, and their son, Jacob, have moved to Billings, Mont.

Sergeant Major Barry Morgan retires after 30 years in the United States Marine Corps

Sgt. Major Barry Morgan and family

Darwin, Connie, Darryle, BillCousins turning 50 years = A party.

Please join us!!American Legion Hall, GilbertvilleSaturday, Aug. 13, from 7 p.m. to midnight.Music, Keg and Snacks. All are welcome for a good time. No

gifts, please.

Bicentennial Celebration!

BIRTHDAYS

Beth JohnsonWATERLOO — Beth Johnson

will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Kimball Avenue United Meth-odist Church, 1207 Kimball Ave., hosted by her fi ve sons.

She was born Aug. 13, 1921, in Greene, and she married Ken-neth LaVelle on Feb. 14, 1942. He died in August 1963. She then married Gaylord John-son on Dec. 28, 1972; he died in March 1990.

Mrs. Johnson retired from Rath Packing Co. in 1985.

Her family includes Geh-rig and Beth LaVelle of Cedar Falls, Max and Laurie LaVelle of Monticello, Minn., Ronald and

Yong Hui LaVelle of Korea, Bob LaVelle of Waterloo and Kent LaVelle of Waterford, Wis., along with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

No invitations are being sent, and no gifts are requested.

Beth Johnson

Anna Marie PlaehnREINBECK — Anna Marie

Plaehn will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m. next Sunday, Aug. 14, at Reinbeck’s Parkview Manor Nursing Home. A card shower also is planned.

She was born Aug. 14, 1916, in Rice, Minn., to Herman and Emma Lauterbach. She was mar-ried to Ray McCulloch and Charles Plaehn; both now are deceased.

Hosting the event will be her children, Janeen and Dale Dan-ielsen, Julie and Vern Knaack, and Janell and Marty Ramsey. Her family also includes a son, Jim, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her in care of Parkview Manor, 1009 Third St., Reinbeck 50669.

Anna Marie Plaehn

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ANNIVERSARIES

Brown/25WATERLOO — Cecil and Lisa

Brown celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 12.

Cecil Brown and Lisa Hem-mingsen were married at the Cedar Falls Church of the Naza-rene on April 12, 1986.

Mr. Brown was raised in Waverly, is a graduate of Waver-ly/Shell Rock High School and was previously a Waterloo police

offi cer. Mrs. Brown was born in Waterloo, graduated from Waterloo West High School and was previously employed at the Waterloo Airport.

They have three children together, Tyler, Ashley and Brittney. Mr. Brown also has two grown children, Bobbi Jo of Des Moines and Samantha of Waterloo.

They have resided in Colorado for 21 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown1986

Mr. and Mrs. Brown2011

Frickson/65WATERLOO — William and

Zelma Frickson are observing their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

William Frickson and Zelma Stanford were married Aug. 10, 1946, in Waverly.

William Frickson was employed at the University of Northern Iowa, and Zelma was a homemaker.

Their family includes Lillian and Bob Kemmerer of Solon, Don and Sandra of Cedar Falls, Kevin and Susan of Hardy, Ark., Dwayne

and Ronda of Shellsburg, and Lisa and Mike Harmon of Geneva, Ill. They have nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Frickson

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Cards may be sent to 112 S. Division St.Sumner, IA 50674

Happy 96th Birthday, Verla Shumate!

BIRTHDAYS

Millie H. SaffoldWATERLOO — Millie H. Saf-

fold will celebrate her 90th birth-day with a family trip and a card shower today, Aug. 7.

Mrs. Saff old was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Lexington, Miss., to Penny and Bertha Russell. She married Sylvester Saff old in 1947 and they later divorced. Mrs. Saf-fold has lived most of her life in Waterloo where she worked at a local restaurant and also per-formed day work.

She is the mother of one daugh-ter, Barbara Culpepper-Scheel of Waterloo; and three grandchil-dren, Gwenne (John) Berry of Waterloo, Denise Thomas of Des Moines and David Culpepper of Hartford, Conn. She also has three great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her at 830 Prairie Meadow Court, Waterloo 50701. Millie Saffold

Dora RhoadesSUMNER — Dora Rhoades will

be celebrating her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Her family would like to honor her with a card shower.

Birthday wishes and a memory can be sent to Dora in care of the Hillcrest Home, 915 W. First St., Room MW8, Sumner 50674.

Dora Rhoades

Reka FlaterWATERLOO — Reka Flater will

celebrate her 80th birthday with a card shower.

Reka was born Aug. 9, 1931, to Reike and Etta Seehusen.

She married Marlyn Flater on Feb. 20, 1952.

Reka was employed in the cus-todial department at the Univer-sity of Northern Iowa for several years.

Cards may be sent to her in care of Country View, 1410 W. Dunkerton Road, Waterloo 50703.

Reka Flater

Lavern LentzELMA — Lavern “Toby” Lentz

will celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday, Aug. 13, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Manor of Elma Assisted Living.

He was born Aug. 16, 1921, to Lawrence and Bridget Lentz. He married Jeanette Brennan April 23, 1945. She died in November 2005.

He is retired from Rath, Dewar Elevator and Peterson Tietz.

His family includes Jean, Law-rence, William, Janice and Cher-yl. He also has nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to 405 Ninth St., Apt. 6, Elma 50628.

Toby Lentz



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RETIREMENTS Jerald BilharzNASHUA — Jerald Bilharz will

be honored on his retirement with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Nashua Fairgrounds Exhibitors Building.

He is retiring from welding.Hosting the event will be his

children.

Jerald Bilharz

Carey FranzenWAVERLY — Carey L. Franzen

worked with Rath Packing Co. in Waterloo for eight years and 47 years with the U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in several meat and poultry packing plants as a federal inspector.

He will celebrate his retirement with an open house at his home, 1869 210th St., Waverly 50677, from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

No gifts, please.

Carey Franzen

BIRTHDAY

Robert JohnsonCEDAR FALLS — Robert John-

son will celebrate his 90th birth-day with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. next Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Cedar Falls AMVETS.

He was born Aug. 8, 1921, in New Hartford to Cliff ord and Trena Johnson. Bob married his wife, Shirley, in 1958.

He retired from Hawkeye Steel Products.

Hosting the event will be his family, Ronald and Kay Johnson and Jody and Aaron Connor. He has four grandchildren, Daniel and Anna Johnson and Casey and Caitlin Connor.

He requests no presents, just your presence!

Robert Johnson

WAVERLY — Ada Boyce will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community’s Good Shepherd Center, 1922 Fifth Ave. NW, Waverly, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

Ada Hammersland was born Aug. 12, 1921, to Harold M. and Agnes Hammersland at their farm home in Ossian. Ada married Arden Boyce on May 16, 1954. She retired from her work as a volunteer coordinator at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1986 and continued to serve as a faithful volunteer at Ascension Lutheran from 1987 until 2004. She continues to celebrate each day of life as a gift, and is thankful to the Lord for His rich blessings these 90 years.

Hosting the celebration are her children and their families: Miles and Bev Mondt of Fargo, N.D., and grandsons Eric Mondt of Waterloo, and Steven Mondt of Fargo; and Dean and Katie Boyce and grandsons Adam, Josh and David Boyce, all of Waterloo.

Your presence at her celebration will be the perfect gift!Cards may be sent to Ada’s attention at Bartels Lutheran

Retirement Community, 1922 Fifth Ave. NW, Waverly 50677.

Happy Birthday, Ada Boyce!

Ada Boyce then

Ada Boyce now

If you see this handsome guy, stop and wish him a Happy 60th Birthday.

Happy Birthday, big brother!!!

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Happy Birthday!

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Love, Mom and Dad Joshua and Chase Beyer

Looking fi ne at 25! Happy Birthday, Colton!

then now

Another birthday is here and only the memory of you to cel-ebrate it with. We just thank God that there are so many wonderful memories to choose from.

There will never be enough words to express how much we love and miss you.

Lovingly, your family —DeeAnn, Michael and Lexie,

soon-to-be granddaughter and Cassie

“Always so long, never good-bye”

IN LOVING MEMORY

Happy Birthday,Joe FodorAug. 10, 1965 to June 27, 2009

Joe Fodor

WHITE, Jason and Caitlin, of Water-loo, girl, Finley Marie, born June 15.

KRIENER, Ryan and Leah, of Cedar Falls, boy, Nolan James, born July 19.

MOORE, Matthew and Robin, of Rein-beck, boy, Landon Robert, born July 20.

WESSELS, Matthew and Casey, of Lamont, girl, Abbygail Lea, born July 25.

PURDY, Daniel and Tamara, of Water-loo, girl, Laila Sue, born July 25.

HARTWIG, Benjamin and Stacy, of Greene, girl, Grace Gabrielle, born July 26.

LODGE, Luke and Sarah, of Clarks-ville, girl, Catelynn Ann, born July 26.

THOMAS, Michael and Angela, of Je-sup, boy, Luke Stephen, born July 26.

HOBSON, Shane and Kelly, of Shell Rock, girl, Brynn Kay, born July 27.

STEFFEN, Joseph and Renee, of Waterloo, boy, George Francis, born

July 27.BEATTY, Troy and Stava, of Evansdale,

girl, Kaylee Jo, born July 27.WORTH, Lindsay, and FLICK, Zeke,

of Cedar Falls, boy, Landon Elijah, born July 27.

FRANCK, Jason and Krissy, of Readlyn, twin girls, Addison Jane and Arizona Lynne, born July 28.

DIETZ, Alexis and Shawn, of Hamp-ton, boy, Hayden Noah, born Aug. 1.

New Additions

GRUNDY CENTER — After 45 years of dedicated service in Radiological Technology, Kathy Camarata announces her retirement.

She has spent over 45 years in radiology, including emergency, orthopedic and mammography, with her last 10 years at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Kathy has gone from hand-developing her own fi lm in the dark room, to direct-capture digital mammography and

computed tomography.Please join family and friends

as we honor Kathy Camarata at the Waterloo Brown Bottle, Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. No invitations are being sent; all friends are welcome. Please, no gifts.

Happy Retirement, Kathy Camarata!

Kathy Camarata

Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary by calling, by sending a card, or by personally talking to us.

We appreciate all of you.Thank you very much.

Carl and Judy Reisner

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Eunice Neil celebrated her 80th birthday on June 28. Charles Neil will celebrate his 85th birthday on Aug. 16.

Charles Neil and Eunice Baumgartner were married in 1952. They have three sons, Bill, Tim and John.

Their family would like to honor them with a card shower.

If you would like to send them a card their address is:

Charles and Eunice NeilBox 113Plainfi eld 50666

Charles and Eunice Neil

Happy Birthday, Eunice and Charles Neil!

Happy Birthday! I love you!!

Grandma Peg

Avery Witt is turning 5 on Aug. 30!!

Thank you to our families and our many friends who sent the beautiful congratulations cards for our 65th wedding anniversary.

Sincerely, Orville and Clara Duecker

Thank you

The family of Elsie Kloberdanz would like to thank all who attended our mother’s funeral service.

Also, the many sympathy cards and fl owers we received were very much appreciated.

God bless you all.

The Kloberdanz family

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I want to thank all my family, friends and neighbors for all the

pretty cards they sent me for my birthday.

Millie Wrage

Thank you

We’re grateful for everyone who has taken the time out of their busy lives to send our son, Oliver, cards and words of encouragement during the last 18 months.

Since his brain tumor diagnosis in December 2009, each birthday and holiday become more important as we don’t know if it will be his last. We are grateful for the kindness and generosity we’ve been shown. It helps to know that people truly care. Thank you so much. The Palmer Family

Thank you

Oliver Palmer

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Come celebrate Ted’s 70th birthday today, Aug. 7, at Jesup Golf and Country Club from 1 to 4 p.m.

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In loving memory of our big brother and guardian angel.You continue to guide us and watch over us.We miss you and love you!

Love, Abigail, Megan and Tanner (T.J.)

Jeremy Lee CoonradtJune 14, 1986 to Aug. 2, 2007

Jeremy Lee Coonradt

IN LOVING MEMORY

Proud son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, family man, military man, farmer, John Deere worker and friend. Always in our hearts.

Love, Shirley, Lori and Brian, Jason

and Kim, Christopher, Derrick, Justin, Katelyn and Ashton

IN LOVING MEMORY

SP5 Eugene ‘Walt’ KuehnerOct. 4, 1943 to Aug. 8, 1986

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John Van Lengen will be celebrating his 95th birthday with a family gathering and a card shower.

He was born Aug. 12, 1916. He married the late Gertrude Folkers on Aug. 30, 1938.

He has three children, Dorothy Wilmot, Jo Gronowski and John Jr., along with 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Send him a card at 9427 Waverly Road, Janesville 50647.

Happy Birthday, John Van Lengen!Grandpa John

Please join us for a card shower from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Bridges Senior Living Community Room, 214 Washington St., Waterloo.

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Naaman “Jock” Hickey

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Joel VandeKrol was awarded the Mullikin Merit Scholarship, given in memory of Deputy William Mullikin (name correction), who was killed while on duty.

He graduated from Hawkeye Community College with a police science degree and was recently hired by the Clear Lake Police Department.

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LA PORTE CITY — Jen Mullen of La Porte City and Wes Gardner of Waterloo are planning a Sep-tember wedding.

Parents of the couple are Dean and Peg Mullen of La Porte City

and John and Sue Gardner of Waterloo.

The bride-elect is employed at Champs Haircuts, and the groom-elect is owner of Gardner Plumbing.

The Sept. 24 ceremony will take place in La Porte City.

Wes Gardner and Jen Mullen

Happy 25th Anniversary!

WESTGATE — Marvin and Mary McCloud Seegers invite their family and friends to an open house and dance celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and Marvin’s 80th birthday.

Festivities will take place Aug. 13 at the American Legion Hall, 108 First St. SW, Oelwein. The open house will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., and the dance will follow from 6 to 9 p.m.

Marvin is a Mycogen Seed dealer and retired farmer. Mary is a retired special education teacher from Elkader School.

Marvin and Mary Seegers

Thursday, Aug. 115-6:45 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St. Light dinner, fellowship and support provided free to all breast

cancer survivors.Guest speaker will be A’Lisa Walker.Contact Cathy Ketton at (319) 493-8857 with questions or to

arrange for childcare.

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Lavenz-FischerSTOUT — Nicolle Lavenz and

Eric Fischer are planning a Sep-tember wedding.

The bride-elect is an admin-istrative assistant for a regional director at Modern Woodmen of America, and her fi ance is employed in inventory manage-ment at Target Distribution and Service and is a service manager at Heartland Auto Rebuilders.

They will be married Sept. 14 in Las Vegas, with a local reception on Oct. 1.

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An open house will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at United Methodist Church, 201 N. Locust Ave., New Hampton 50659.

Birthday cards can be sent to:1297 Lasalle Ave., New

Hampton 50659.

Mabel Longhorn celebrates her 90th Birthday!

Chester Bagsby Sr. will be 90 years old on Aug. 9.He will be celebrating his birthday with a family gathering at his home.Cards can be sent to him at 319 Glenwood St., Waterloo 50703.

Happy Birthday, Chester Bagsby!

Wes and JoAnn Schons will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today, Aug. 7, at the John Deere Supervisors Club, 3265 Dewitt Road.

Wes and JoAnn were married Aug. 7, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raymond.

Wes is retired from both John Deere and farming. JoAnn is an administrative assistant at St.

Edward Parish Center.The open house will be

hosted by their four children and spouses, Tamara and Carl Dahlgren of Overland Park, Kan., Shelley and Gary Kristensen of Johnstown, Ohio, Leyann and Darren Brown of West Des Moines, and Vince and Tami Schons of Cedar Falls. There are 10 grandchildren.


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Hooper-RasmussenCONRAD — Katie Hooper of

Conrad and Ryan Rasmussen of Waterloo are announcing their upcoming wedding.

Parents of the couple are Brad and Julie Hooper of Con-rad and Dan and Jody Rasmus-sen of Waterloo.

The bride-to-be will gradu-

ate in August from the Uni-versity of Northern Iowa with a degree in leisure services, therapeutic recreation. The groom-to-be is a recent grad-uate of UNI with a master of social work degree.

Vows will be exchanged Aug. 20 at Peace United Church of Christ, Gladbrook.

Ryan Rasmussen and Katie Hooper

Jensen-Heathman

SWISHER — Amy Jensen and Cody Heathman, both of Cedar Rapids, will be married in September.

Parents of the couple are Chris and Colleen Jensen of Amana and Mark and Jan Heathman of Swisher.

The bride-to-be is employed at OPN Architects Inc., and the groom-to-be is employed at Fin & Fur Taxidermy.

The wedding will take place in Cedar Rapids.

Cody HeathmanAmy Jensen

Kayser-BegleINDEPENDENCE — Brittany

Kayser of Independence and Steven Begle of Dyersville are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Parents of the couple are Kris-tine and James Kayser of Inde-pendence and Lawrence and Linda Begle of Dyersville.

The 2 p.m. ceremony is set for Sept. 10 at St. Athanasius Catho-lic Church, Jesup.

Steven BegleBrittany Kayser

Niehaus-KaufmanFAIRBANK — Tammy Nie-

haus and Adam Kaufman are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding.

Parents of the couple are Keith and Betty Holm of Tripoli; and Kevin Kaufman and Vicki Kaufman, both of Fairbank, and Barry and Lori Fortsch of Readlyn.

The bride-to-be is an account consultant at CUNA Mutual Group, and her fi ance is a diesel mechanic at Costello Diesel.

The 2 p.m. ceremony will take place Aug. 27 at Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbank.

Adam KaufmanTammy Niehaus

DeSerano-WileyBRANDON — Melanie

DeSerano and Dan Wiley are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Parents of the couple are Susan DeSerano and James Hibben, both of Waterloo, and Ross and Shirley Wiley of Walker.

The bride-to-be is employed by Aura Cacia, Urbana, and the groom-to-be is employed by Probuild in Walker.

The wedding will take place Aug. 27 at Wesley United Meth-odist Church, Vinton.

Melanie DeSeranoDan Wiley

Fink-BergmeierLA PORTE CITY — Malissa

Fink and Brad Bergmeier are planning a September wedding.

Parents of the couple are Randy and Sue Fink of Waterloo, and Keith Bergmeier of Denver and Patricia Bergmeier of Garrison.

The bride-elect is a benefi ts supervisor at Kotz-Buser Retire-ment Services, Cedar Falls, and is also an independent AdvoCare distributor. The groom-elect is an evaluator/inspector at Hawk-eye Area Community Action Program, Hiawatha.

Vows are set for 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Heartland Community Church, La Porte City.

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Weber-StaveleyDYSART — Amber Weber and

Ty Staveley are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Parents of the couple are Roni and Joan Van Riper of Glennville, Minn., and Rick and Jean Stave-ley of Dysart.

The bride-elect operates Amber’s Hair Designs, Dysart, and the groom-elect is employed by American Pattern, Cedar Falls.

Vows are planned for Aug. 20 at Waterloo Center for the Arts.

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and Brian Halbur, both of Glid-den, are announcing their approaching wedding.

Parents of the couple are Rod and Delaine Cordes of Cedar

Falls and Jim and Barb Halbur of Carroll.

The couple are both employed in grain and livestock production.

The ceremony is set for Aug. 13 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Falls.

Brian Halbur and Sara Cordes

Johnson-JeffersonWATERLOO — Sherry D. John-

son and Gordon M. Jeff erson are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding.

Parents of the couple are Her-lie Johnson Sr. of Waterloo and the late Barbara A. Wortham, and Ruth Thomas, also of Waterloo, and the late Tony Jeff erson.

The bride-elect works at Bertch Cabinets, and her fi ance is employed at KWWL.

Vows will be exchanged at 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Ambassadors for Christ Church.

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