HARLAN -- Dr. Bruce and Kay (Schueman) Havick will celebrate their 60th anniversary. The couple were married in Avoca May 27, 1961. Their children include Kaylee Havick of Denison; Jodie Havick, deceased; Stacie and Ernie Foss of Harlan; Jill and Scott Schiltz of Earling; and Heather and David...
HARLAN -- Vern Renze of Harlan will turn 100 years old on June 29, 2021. Vern was a Fuller Brush salesman for 45 years in Harlan and surrounding communities. After he retired, he learned to play the harmonica and it became his retirement hobby. Vern’s children are Lloyd and Joy Renze; Karen...
AVOCA -- Nadine Peck of Avoca will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 10. Her daughters, Connie Feekes, Spearfish, SD and Janet Pattee, Avoca and their families are planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 312 Avoca, IA 51521.–––––––––––––––––––––––
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DOW CITY -- Mrs Lavern (Estelle) Leinen of Dow City observed her 99th birthday on April 16. She celebrated her 99th birthday in her home with family. Her children include Philip, Larry, Mary (Jostes), Vincent, Joan (Gould) and Dolores (Shaw). Estelle is the oldest resident of Dow City....
ELK HORN -- Roland “Rollie” Hansen of Elk Horn will celebrate his 85th birthday at an open house on Sunday, April 25 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church (downstairs dining room). Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Masks are appreciated. Rollie and his wife, Peggy’s...
RURAL JACKSONVILLE -- Edward and Vickie Andersen of rural Jacksonville will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on April 17. The couple will celebrate with a family trip this summer. Their family includes Brian and Amanda Andersen, Reinbeck, IA; Darik Andersen, Verona, WI; Megan Andersen,...
OMAHA -- Camilla Ahrenholtz and Scott Buchanan both of Omaha will marry on April 24 in a ceremony at the Field Club of Omaha. Parents of the couple are Mary Ahrenholtz, Harlan; Clark Ahrenholtz, Elk Horn; and Doug and Dawn Buchanan, Omaha. Camilla is a 2007 graduate of Harlan Community...
HARLAN -- Joyce Nielsen of Harlan will mark her 90th birthday on April 10. She will celebrate with a family dinner on her birthday. Cards will reach her if sent to 2004 Garfield Ave., Apt. 6, Harlan, IA 51537. Her family includes children, Becky and Gary Feser, Irwin; Jay and Susan Nielsen...
HARLAN -- Ray Book of Harlan will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 13. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1211 Linden Road, Harlan, IA 51537. He and his wife, Maxine’s family includes: Cathy and Vic Robertson, Brandt, SD; Michele and Jeff...
ANKENY -- Emily Murtha and Bradley Brue, both of Ankeny, will exchange marriage vows on April 17 in Ankeny. Parents of the couple are Greg and Beth Murtha, Marshalltown; and Bob and Patty Brue, Harlan. Emily is a 2014 graduate of Marshalltown Community High School and a 2018 graduate of...