Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, March 17, 2013

Happy 50th Birthday Will Hunsaker!Happy 50th Birthday Will Hunsaker!

99th Birthday99th Birthday

Miss Auburn,1930,

Wilma Schug

will be 99-years-old on March 21.

She welcomesyour birthdaygreetings at:

2060 S. KentuckyAve., #208 Mason City, IA 50401.

90th Birthday90th Birthday

Beulah Fairbanks,

of Mason City,will celebrate her

90th birthday at an open housefrom 3 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 23,

at St. James Lutheran Church,

1148 Fourth St. S.E.,Mason City.

Jill Wiebke

and

Brett Rowland

were united in marriage onAug. 4, 2012, at Bethlehem

Lutheran Churchin Mason City,

Iowa.

MarriedMarried

✦ GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONSE2 ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 Theresa Amos, Section Designer

Help us wish

GGeeoorrggee DDiirrkksseenn

a happy 80th birthdayon March 19.

A card may be sent to his address:

1445 300th St.,Garner, IA 50438

Thank you, George for giving your love

so generously.

Love, — Your sister, Janice

and families

Happy 80th Birthday

Miss Auburn, 1930,

WWiillmmaa SScchhuugg

will be 99-years-old on March 21.She welcomes your birthday greetings at:

2060 S. Kentucky Ave., #208 Mason City, IA 50401.

BIRTHDAYS

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FortyIs old enough to know better,

And young enough to do it, anyway.Love,

— Mom and Dad

Happy 40th Birthday

Thank You Thank you and God’s blessing to our family, relatives,

and friends for the lovely cards, gifts, and best wishes. Itmade our 50th wedding anniversary very special. MayGod bless each one of you and thanks again.

— Keith and Barbara Christians

THANK YOU

Beulah Fairbanks, 90MMAASSOONN CCIITTYY — Beulah Fairbanks, of Mason City,

will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 3to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at St. James LutheranChurch, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City.

She was born March 1, 1923.Birthday greetings may be sent to Beulah at: 2050

Hunters Ridge, Mason City, IA 50401. She requests nogifts, please.

DDiiaannee DDaavviiss, of MasonCity, is celebrating her 70thbirthday on March 23.

She was born March 23,1943, in Mason City. Nogifts are requested, please.

— From your family and friends.

Happy BirthdayDiane!

OPEN HOUSE for

LLoorrnnaa ((AAllbbeerrss)) TThhoommppssoonn

from 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday, March 23,at St. Peter LutheranChurch in Rockwell.

Please, no cards or gifts.

Look Who’s 70!

Big and small dogs welcome

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Jeanine Anderson-Owner/ Groomer

BIG & small ~ We groom’em all!

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Majewski, Johannsen CCEEDDAARR FFAALLLLSS —— Melissa Majewski and Brian

Johannsen were united in marriage on July 14, 2012, at St.John Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls with Pastor GaryHatcher officiating.

Parents of the couple are Duane and Robin Majewski ofGreene and Mark and Patti Johannsen of Peosta. Grand-parents of the bride are Don and Virginia Feldman ofGreene and Melvin and Berdine Majewski of CharlesCity. Grandparents of the groom are Sue Kaesbauer ofDubuque and the late Joe Kaesbauer and Brett and DeeJohannsen.

Maids of honor were Abby Collins and Andrea Lentz.Bridesmaids were Jody Sathre, Rachel Majewski, sister-in-law of the bride, Maggie Vickers, Heather Shook andKatie Gray.

Best man was John Zolondek, and groomsmen were BJJohannsen and Ben Johannsen, brothers of the groom,Tyler Majewski, brother of the bride, Patrick Kramer,Brian Putnam, and Mick Callahan.

Flower girl was Grace Feldman, cousin of the bride,and ring bearer was Jack Johannsen, cousin of the groom.

Seating guests were Jeff Olson, cousin of the groom,Craig Ernzen, and Aaron Saeugling.

Personal attendants were Megan Danielsen and HaylieDavis. Attending the guest book was Megan Feldman,cousin of the bride. Music was performed by AndreaLentz as soloist with Theresa Majewski, cousin of thebride, playing piano.

A reception was held at the Five Sullivan ConventionCenter in Waterloo. Troy and Teresa Feldman and Craigand Cathi Olsen, uncles and aunts of the couple, helpedhost the event.

Melissa is employed by Covenant Medical Center andBrian is employed by the city of Cedar Falls.

Webb, KnudtsonCCLLEEAARR LLAAKKEE —— Briana Webb and Joseph Knudtson

were united in marriage on July 21, 2012, at Zion Luther-an Church in Clear Lake, Iowa, by the Rev. JonathanSwenson.

Briana is the daughter of Hugh and Marie Webb ofClear Lake. Briana’s grandparents are Larry and DonnaNelson of Hanlontown, Iowa, and Audrey Webb ofMason City.

Joseph’s parents are Lisa and Thoo Tan of Mason City,and Jay Knudtson of Forest City. He is the grandson ofJanice Knudtson of Forest City, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Molly Wray. Briana’s other atten-dants were Alyssa Anderson, Rachel Schrodt, Jill Buck-man and Annie Meyer.

Best man was Ben Kingland. Joseph’s other atten-dants were Ross Ennen, Houston Webb, Justin Birkhoferand Wes Holland.

The flower girl was Reagan Buckman. Ushers wereHarrison Webb, Mark Knudtson and Lloyd Buckman.The bride’s personal attendant was Megan Birkhofer.

A reception was held at Ventura Community Centerand was hosted by Rod and Christy Dennis, and Daveand Deanna Ennen.

Briana is an RN with Mercy Medical Center — NorthIowa of Mason City, Iowa. Joseph is lead tech with Ves-tas Wind Technology of Ventura, Iowa.

The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. The couple willreside in Forest City, Iowa.

MARRIED

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MEMORIAL

It’s so strange that those we needAnd those we love the best,

Are just the ones God called awayAnd took them Home to rest.But every time I think of Dad,

I seem to hear God say,Have faith and trust my promise

You’ll meet again someday.

We love and miss you always,— Denny, Lillie, Kathy, Dave and families

Laurence (Larry) KeithJJuullyy 1166,, 11991177 —— MMaarrcchh 1177,, 22000033

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EEllnnaa HHyyllllaanndd will celebrate her

90th birthdayon March 20.

There will be an open house from 2 to 5 p.m.Sunday March 17,

at Truman Helgeson Civic Center,227 W. Main St., Lake Mills.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Elna

at 101 S. 12th Ave. W. Lake Mills IA 50450.No gifts, please.

Happy birthday!— Love your family.

BIRTHDAYSHappy 90th Birthday

THANK YOUA Thank You

What a wonderful day. Thanks to all who sent theover 70 cards, the phone calls and e-mails and thosewho thought of me on my day. For the Olive Garden andOutback meals and the railroad train cake. God bless youall.

— Cliff Poland

MMaarryy BBeetthh NNeellssoonn

Gotcha!Luv Ya Sis

Look who turned ‘60’on March 15th!

AAmmyy WWeebbnneerr will cele-brate her 90th birthdaywith a “SURPRISE” partyfrom 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday,March 23, at the HolidayInn Express BanquetRoom, 3041 Fourth St.S.W., Mason City.

If you can’t attend andwish to send her a birthdaygreeting, please do so afterMarch 23, at: 639 S. VanBuren Ave., Mason City, IA50401.

90th BirthdayWWiillll HHuunnssaakkeerr, of Clear Lake, will celebrate his 50th

birthday Tuesday, March 19. He is the pastor of theClear Lake Open Bible Church and is also known as the“Yellow Bass Man.”

Help us celebrate by sending him a card at thisaddress: 714 S. Third St., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

We love you! — From your family

THANK YOU ACHIEVEMENTS

Leona Buss, 90SSHHEEFFFFIIEELLDD — Leona

Buss, of Sheffield, will cel-ebrate her 90th birthdayon March 21.

She was born at Latimer.The family is planning a

card shower for her. Greet-ings may be sent to Leonaat the following address:

Leona Buss201 Johnston St.

Apt. 14Sheffield, IA 50475.

A family celebration willbe held at a later day.

Illinois CentralPresident’s List

EEAASSTT PPEEOORRIIAA,, IIllll.. —Christoph J. Sorensen, ofOsage, was named to thePresident’s List at IllinoisCentral College for the fall2012 semester.

The academic honor ispresented to students whoearn a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average, based on a4.0 scale.

Thank YouMany thanks to every-

one who sent cards andmade phone calls for my90th birthday.

— Lester Peshak

St. Jude’s Novena: May the Sacred Heart of

Jesus be adored, glorified,loved and preservedthroughout the world nowand forever. Sacred Heartof Jesus pray for us. St.Jude, helper of the hope-less, pray for us. St. Jude,worker of miracles, prayfor us. Pray this prayer fornine days, nine times a day

and your prayer will beanswered. Publication ofthanks must be promised.

Thank you St. Jude.— B.A.

Thank YouThank you to all of you

that remembered me onmy 80th birthday. I reallyappreciate all the cards,phone calls, birthdaywishes and gifts I received.Also to everyone whoattended my party, I thankyou for making my day aspecial one. It means somuch to me.

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SSttaaffff SSggtt.. AAnnddrreewwOO’’CCoonnnnoorr just completedan Army three monthcourse in Field Tactics andAdvanced Computer Sys-tems. He graduated withdistinguished honors, witha 98 percent GPA (gradepoint average). He is in theTransportation Manage-ment Coordinating Unit atFt. Bliss in El Paso, Texas.He is the son of David andKim O’Connor, ofSheffield.

O’Conner graduateswith honors

PAS conferenceattendee

SSIIOOUUXX CCEENNTTEERR —Parker Merritt, of MasonCity, took part in thespring Iowa PAS (Post-Secondary AgricultureStudents) Conference inAnkeny, Feb. 4-5.

Merritt is a junior atDordt College majoring inagriculture, with anemphasis in plant science.He qualified for theNational PAS Conference.

Merritt was part of aDordt College team thattook fourth place in theCollege Bowl and firstplace in the Crops Special-ist contest. He also tookeighth place in the Preci-sion Ag contest.

Chosen as state finalists in the National American Miss Iowa Pageant

MMaarriiaahh TThheeiilleenn, 13, of -Mason City, was chosen asa state finalist in theNational American MissIowa Pageant to be heldApril 13-14, at the FiveSullivan Brothers Conven-tion Center in Waterloo.She is the daughter ofMichelle Case, of MasonCity, and Paul Theilen, ofFertile.

The National AmericanMiss pageants are held forgirls ages 4-18, and havefive different age divisions.Mariah will be participat-ing in the junior teen agedivision.

Her activities includevolleyball, dance and gym-nastics. She also enjoysmodeling and photogra-phy.

Her sponsors includeMason City Chiropractic,Clear Lake Bank and Trust,Glen’s Tire Service, andRay’s Collision.

EEmmmmaa SSiimmoonn, 9, waschosen as a state finalistin the National AmericanMiss Iowa Pageant to beheld April 13-14 at theFive Sullivan BrothersConvention Center inWaterloo.

The National AmericanMiss pageants are held forgirls ages 4-18, and havefive different age divi-sions. Emma will be par-ticipating in the juniorpre-teen age division,along with other youngladies from across thestate of Iowa.

Her sponsors include:Century 21 Preferred-Lucy Brunner, and Fitness24-Danika Buckley.

GGaabbrriieellllaa SSiimmoonn, 11, waschosen as a state finalist inthe National AmericanMiss Iowa Pageant to beheld April 13-14, at theFive Sullivan BrothersConvention Center inWaterloo.

The National AmericanMiss pageants are held forgirls ages 4-18, and havefive different age divi-sions. Gabriella will beparticipating in the pre-teen age division, alongwith other young ladiesfrom across the state ofIowa.

Her sponsors include:Century 21 Preferred-Lucy Brunner, and Fitness24- Danika Buckley.

LLiilleeii JJooyy SSiimmoonn, 7, waschosen as a state finalistin the National AmericanMiss Iowa Pageant to beheld April 13-14 at theFive Sullivan BrothersConvention Center inWaterloo.

The National AmericanMiss pageants are heldfor girls ages 4-18, andhave five different agedivisions. Lilei will beparticipating in theprincess age division,along with other youngladies from across thestate of Iowa.

Her sponsors includeCentury 21 Preferred-Lucy Brunner, Fitness24- Danika Buckley.

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Forest CitySpeech results

FFOORREESSTT CCIITTYY — TheForest City IndividualSpeech Team competedat the State IndividualSpeech TournamentMarch 9, at StarmontHigh School. Forest Citytook 36 entries andreceived 28 Division Iratings.

Coaches for the speechteam are: Scott Ber-telsen, Julie Keely andDan May. Results are asfollows:

DDiivviissiioonn II RRaattiinnggss PPooeettrryy — Dan Happel,

Jessica Tweeten, SarriHappel Carrie Brcka,Hannah May.

PPrroossee — Joe Coombs,Zach Lillquist, MaddieWalter, Russell Scharper.

RRaaddiioo NNeewwss — TylerTweeten, Micah Bang.

OOrriiggiinnaall OOrraattoorryy —Austin Adams.

PPuubblliicc AAddddrreessss —Tyler Tweeten.

LLiitteerraarryy PPrrooggrraamm —Lydia Aberg, CheyanneChapin.

SSttoorryytteelllliinngg — Aman-da Post, Sarri Happel,Jon Sanasinh, CheyanneChapin.

SSoolloo MMuussiiccaall TThheeaattrree— Russell Scharper, JakeParks, Jessica Tweeten.

AAccttiinngg — Zach Lil-lquist, Amanda Post.

AAfftteerr DDiinnnneerr SSppeeaakkiinngg— Collin Hertzer, DanHappel, Hannah May.

IImmpprroovviissaattiioonn — JakeParks.

DDiivviissiioonn IIII RRaattiinnggssPPrroossee — Levi Roge-

ness, Emily Koch.SSoolloo MMuussiiccaall TThheeaattrree

— Madeline Slater.IImmpprroovviissaattiioonn — Skye

Newcom, Dylan Albert-son.

AAccttiinngg — Lydia Aberg,Angela Haugen.

LLiitteerraarryy PPrrooggrraamm —Tanner Smoley.

Oxford CollegeMerit List

AATTLLAANNTTAA,, GGaa.. —Simona Curhova, of Osage,was named to the MeritList at Oxford College.

Students must earn agrade point average of 3.0or higher during the previ-ous semester to be namedto the Merit List.

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Wiebke, RowlandMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —— Jill Wiebke and Brett Rowland were

united in marriage on Aug. 4, 2012, at BethlehemLutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, by Pastor MarkLavrenz.

Jill is the daughter of Dean and Anita Wiebke ofMason City. Brett’s parents are Bill and Michelle Row-land of Mason City.

Maid of honor was Anne Buchele. Jill’s other atten-dants were Emily DeLong and Kristine Smith. Best manwas Mitch Meier. Brett’s other attendants were KevinReineking and Matt Wiebke.

Soloist was Ivan Hurd on the piano. The bride’s per-sonal attendant was Blythe Polito. A reception was heldat Clarion Inn.

Jill graduated from Wartburg College in 2009, and theUniversity of Tulsa in 2011. Jill is a student at the Uni-versity of Tulsa, Tulsa,Okla. Brett graduated from IowaState University in 2011. Brett is a student at the Uni-versity of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.

The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. The couple willreside in Tulsa, Okla.

MARRIED

Hoeger, PetersonNNEEWW VVIIEENNNNAA —— Jack-

lyn Hoeger and MatthewPeterson were united inmarriage on July 28, 2012,at Saint Boniface CatholicChurch in New Vienna,Iowa, by the Rev. MichaelAmadeo of Des Moines.

Jacklyn is the daughterof John and Deb Hoeger ofDyersville. Matthew’s par-ents are Brad and PattiPeterson of Mason City.

Maid of honor was KaraHoeger. Jacklyn’s otherattendants were KaitlinHoeger, Leanne Hoeger,Abbey Peterson and Whit-ney Peterson. Best manwas Chris Kloberdanz.Matthew’s other atten-dants were Tom Frelund,Phil Schriver, Jon Kesslerand Keith Hyland.

The flower girl wasSelma Brett. The attendantof the rings was RachaelHoeger.

Dinner and dance fol-lowed at the New ViennaCity Hall, with hostessesJenny Podrebarac and

Sarah Seligman.Jacklyn is a middle

school teacher at HolyTrinity Catholic School inDes Moines, Iowa.Matthew is director ofinformation technology atMarketlink in Des Moines,Iowa.

The couple honey-mooned in Punta Cana inthe Dominican Republic.The couple will reside inDes Moines, Iowa.

Thank YouLarry and Judy Staudt would like to thank everyone

that sent beautiful cards, flowers, gift certificates andall the best wishes we received for our 50th anniver-sary.

We had a beautiful day with our family. Thanks toBill and Joyce Dolan for helping prepare our dinner.Thanks to Monsignor Brunken for renewing our wed-ding vows at mass.

THANK YOU

Come join them at an open house on March 23, 2013

4 to 8 p.m.at the Carpenter Community Center

Highway 105 and State Street, Carpenter, Iowa

Your presence is their gift. Cards may be sent to 4738 Zinnia Ave.,

St. Ansgar, IA 50472

The couple’s children are: Cindy (Pierce) and BrianHoeg, who live in South Elgin, Ill.; Deanne (Pierce) andMark Johnson, who live in Centennial, Colo.; and TomPierce, who lives in rural St. Ansgar. They have sixgrandchildren.

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Party & EventPlanning

BRIDAL SHOPSThe Bridal Theatre139 W. 4th St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472641.713.2303www.bridaltheatre.comOur First Priority is YOU-Every-thing for your Special Occasion...from gowns and tuxes to all of theaccessories; add to that exception-al personal service, and you havethe wedding you’ve dreamed of!Stay close to home-where it doesn’tcost more, it’s just nicer -at The Bridal Theatre in St. Ans-gar.641- 713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.comStore Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm;Sat 10am-3pm

Formalities641.423-612421 2nd St NE, Mason Cityformalitiesbridalwear.comformalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.comFormalities carries bridal gowns,bridesmaids, flower girl, mothersgowns, and prom dresses.Formalities is now offeringtuxedo rentals!

Bliss Bridal and Formalwear641.201.10322810 South Federal Ave., Mason CityOpen 7 days a week for yourconveniencewww.blissformalwear.com“Find your bliss at North Iowa’slargest bridal and formalwearsuperstore! We’ve stocked ourboutique with hundreds of ex-clusive gowns in sizes 0-32, fromdesigners all over the world. Wehave styles for every member ofyour party-from casual to elegant-backyard to beach! We also haveall of the latest styles of tuxedoson display so that we can coordi-nate your color palette perfectly.Providing unparalleled customer

service and of course in-housealterations to make your prepara-tions worry free. We do requestappointments for bridal consulta-tions so that we can spend qualitytime assisting you in the searchfor your dream gown. Ask aboutour platinum package. Comesay yes to your dress at Bliss! The2012 Readers’ Choice of NorthIowa!

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC641.892.4111209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IAAppointments welcome.www.sewheavenlycreations.netEmail: sewheavenly@netins.netLet us help you make yourwedding day special. We havea variety of bridal gowns,bridesmaiddresses, mother and grandmothergowns. We provide in-housealterations to ensure the perfectfit. If you can’t find what you’relooking for, our seamstresseswill help you design your perfectdress. We also have a greatselection of accessories.Tux rental is available. SewHeavenly Creations is your“Bridal Store & Sew Much More!”

CATERINGWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill1519 4th Street SW, Mason City641.423.4000Catering for all occasionsincluding weddings, birthdays,retirements, holiday gatherings,reunions and anniversaries. Alsoavailable for business meetings.Call for our catering menu.

PRINTINGPostNet641.423.1980451 Indian Head Dr., Mason CityBetween Wal-Mart & Kohl’sFeaturing the finest inpersonalized wedding andsocial stationery Whether it’san invitation for a wedding,an anniversary or graduation,depend on PostNet to deliver theperfect message.

Community Quick Print19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City641.424.4342www.communityqp.comFor all your wedding print needs:Invites, save the dates, programs,thank you’s, posters, personalizedgive-a-ways & more.

TRAVELAllen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223300 1st Ave. N., Clear LakeWe are your full time professionaltravel planners and cruisevacation specialist, in servicesince 1951.

TUXEDOSMoorman Clothiers641.423.5222 / 2 South Federal,Mason Cityinfo@moormanclothiers.comwww.moormanclothiers.comYour Tuxedo Professionals

WEDDING SITE ANDRECEPTIONPM Park15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, ClearLake641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222www.pmpark.netWedding site, reception andlodging available all on beautifulClear Lake. Limited space for2013. Now booking for 2014!

Chambers, 50 yearsWWAATTEERRLLOOOO —— John

Chambers and Paula(Wendel) Chambers ofWaterloo, Iowa, were mar-ried March 23, 1963, at theUnited Methodist Church,in Marble Rock, Iowa.

The couple will cele-brate their 50th weddinganniversary with an openhouse from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, March 23,2013, at St. AndrewsChurch, 1926 Sager Ave. inWaterloo. The couple hasrequested no gifts please.

The couple’s familyincludes Tammy Cham-bers (Grace), TresaHabinck (John, Jordan, and

ANNIVERSARIES

Haley), and MelissaHaberstich (Cory,Addyson, and Macy). Theyhave five grandchildren.

Thomas Mooney andStephanie (Froiland)Mooney of Ventura weremarried March 9, 2012, atSandals Grande RivieraResort in Ocho Rios,Jamaica.

The couple’s childrenare Summer and Isaiah.

HHaappppyy 11sstt AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy,,TThhoommaass aanndd SStteepphhaanniiee

MMoooonneeyy..Love,

Mom and Dad Froiland

Happy 1st Anniversary

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin(Never Known to Fail)Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful

Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son ofGod, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein youare my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven andEarth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of myheart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have

recourse to thee (three times).Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three

times).Say this prayer for three consecutive days.You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

THANK YOU

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Potter — Prescott EngagementLLIINNDDSSEEYY PPOOTTTTEERR is the daughter of Doug and Deb

Potter of Joice. She is a graduate of Forest City HighSchool and the University of Northern Iowa. Lindsey isemployed by Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls.

JJOORRDDAANN PPRREESSCCOOTTTT is the son of Kent and DianePrescott of Waverly. He is a Waverly Home School grad-uate. Jordan is employed by Fareway in Waverly and is abaseball coach for Waverly/Shell Rock School.

The couple will be married on May 18 at Twin LakesBible Camp.

ENGAGED

Fischels, RossSSTTEEPPHHAANNIIEE FFIISSCCHHEELLSS,,

of San Diego, Calif., is thedaughter of Diane andRandy Fischels of MasonCity, Iowa. Stephanie grad-uated from NewmanCatholic High School in2003. She received her BSNfrom the University of Iowain 2008 and is a RegisteredNurse in the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit at RadyChildren’s Hospital in SanDiego, Calif.

BBRRAANNDDOONN RROOSSSS,, of SanDiego, Calif., is the son ofJim Ross and the late SharonRoss of Fairfield, Iowa.Brandon graduated fromFairfield High School in2004. He received a degreein Psychology from the Uni-versity of Iowa in 2008. Heis employed as an Explosive

Ordinance Disposal Techni-cian in the United StatesNavy and is stationed in SanDiego, Calif.

The couple will be mar-ried on Sunday, April 7,2013, at Now Jade Resortand Spa in Riviera Maya,Mexico.

ENGAGED

Woodruff, WiegmannSSAAMMAANNTTHHAA

WWOOOODDRRUUFFFF,, of Allison,Iowa, is the daughter ofLinda Woodruff and the lateScott Woodruff of Rudd,Iowa. Samantha graduatedfrom the University of Iowa,and is employed by Excep-tional Persons Inc. inWaterloo, Iowa.

MMIICCHHAAEELL WWIIEEGG--MMAANNNN,, of Allison, is theson of Terri Wiegmann ofAllison, and Connie Engelsand Robert Wiegmann ofMarble Rock, Iowa. Michael

is employed by M&N Heat-ing and Cooling in Rock-well, Iowa.

The couple will be mar-ried at 4 p.m. Saturday,April 20, 2013, at St. JamesLutheran Church in Allison,Iowa.

Logan, NelsonKKOONNAA,, HHaawwaaiiii —— Cindy

Logan and Daniel Nelsonwere united in marriage onJan. 14, 2013, at Old Air-port Beach in Kona,Hawaii, by Tullos Jones.

Cindy is the daughter ofJeanette Logan and DennisNiehaus of Mason City,and the late Richard L.Logan. Daniel’s parents areJim and Nan Nelson ofKirbyville, Mo.

Maid of honor was LoriWhite. Best man was A.J.Hodgell.

Ring bearers were Tyand Jaxen Peterson.

Cindy graduated fromNora Springs-Rock FallsHigh School, North IowaArea Community College,and the University of

MARRIED

Phoenix. She is employedby Grimes Family Physi-cians of Grimes, Iowa.Daniel graduated fromNora Springs-Rock FallsHigh School, NIACC, andthe University of NorthernIowa. Daniel is employedby Iowa Army NationalGuard of Johnston, Iowa.

The couple will reside inGrimes.

Abdelrhman, LaavegCCLLEEAARR LLAAKKEE —— Nadia

Abdelrhman and PhilipLaaveg were united in mar-riage on March 4, 2013, athome of Joel and GinaLaaveg in Clear Lake, Iowa,by the Rev. Lee Laaveg.

Nadia is the daughter ofMarta Struszczyk of Harri-son, N.J. Philip’s parentsare Joel and Gina Laaveg ofClear Lake. Best man wasDaniel Laaveg.

The couple will reside inLos Angeles, Calif.

Wenzel, 60 yearsBBEELLMMOONNDD —— George

Wenzel and Millie SmitWenzel of Belmond, Iowa,were married March 18,1953, at Zion ReformedChurch parsonage, in ruralSheffield, Iowa.

The couple will celebratetheir 60th weddinganniversary with a celebra-tion at a later date.

Cards can be sent toGeorge and Millie Wenzelat 1150 Washington Ave.,Belmond, IA 50421.

The couple’s childrenand their spouses are Den-nis and Barb Janssen ofNewton, Chuck and Deb

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McCloud of Perry, Jim andPeggy Hutchison of O’Fall-en, Ill., Mark and NancyBarkema of Goodell, Tomand Lynette Tschumper ofWinona, Minn., Brad andJulie Berneman of Bel-mond. They have 16 grand-children and numerousgreat grandchildren.

Peterson, 70 yearsAllen and Arlene (John-

son) Peterson of Ventura,Iowa, were married March21, 1943, at Clear Lake,Iowa.

Cards can be sent toAllen and Arlene Petersonat 203 West View Drive,Ventura, Iowa 50482.

The couple have adaughter Barbara and herhusband Keith Christians;and a son Ken and hisfiancée Marcia. They havefour grandsons, David ofGarner, Kevin ofCoralville, Eric of Marionand Kyle of Mason City.They also have eight great-grandchildren.

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We love you,Barbara, Ken and Families

You are invited to an openhouse bridal shower honor-ing Shea Kruger from 1-3p.m. Saturday, March 23, atthe Grafton CommunityCenter. She is registered atTarget and Younkers.

Her parents are Neil andLaurene Kruger. Grandpar-ents are Gail and SharonGordon and Maxine andthe late Edward Kruger.

Open House BridalShower

BRIDAL SHOWER