ST. LOUIS, MO -- Mary Diane Madden and Dr. Christopher Anton Knudtson were married in a private double ring ceremony at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in St. Louis, MO on October 17, 2020. The 11 a.m. Mass was celebrated by the bride’s brother, Reverend Mark Madden with concelebrants Rev....
DEFIANCE -- Albert and Gay Schwarte of Defiance will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on February 14. They plan to celebrate later with family. Their family includes son and daughter-in-law, David and Anna Schwarte, Irwin; two grandchildren and one-great-granddaughter. Albert...
HARLAN -- Amanda Petersen and Brandon Kew both of Omaha exchanged marriage vows on October 17, 2020 in an outdoor ceremony at the Harlan Golf and Country Club. Pastor Kirk Petersen, father of the bride, performed the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Kirk and Christine...
EARLING -- Harold and Pearl Schulte of Earling will mark their 65th wedding anniversary on February 6. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 841 1580th Street, Earling, IA 51530. Harold and Pearl’s family includes Mike and Laura Schulte,...
OMAHA -- Former Neola resident Mary Edith (Grote) Martin of Omaha will celebrate her 100th birthday on February 15. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 900 N. 90th Street #208, Omaha, NE 68114. Mary’s parents are the late Henry and Caroline...
REDLINE -- Lyndsey Fries and Zachariah Sears both of Ankeny were married on October 3, 2020 at Redline Church of Christ. Pastor Jason Zaiger performed the double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Brenda Fries, Harlan; and Rick and Laura Sears, Winterset.
HARLAN -- Anna Greve and Sean Boeke both of Coon Rapids exchanged marriage vows on September 5, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Phil Nielsen. Parents of the couple are Dave and Diana Greve, Harlan; and Lee and Vicki Boeke, Coon...
ATLANTIC -- Former Shelby resident Alice (Delph) Shriver of Atlantic will celebrate her 90th birthday on February 2. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 66122 Hampton Rd. Atlantic IA 50022.
ELK HORN -- Allan and Susan Hjelle of Elk Horn will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on January 30. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they plan to celebrate with family this summer. Their family includes Eric and Lindsey Hjelle, Neola; Kristin and Matt Salge, Waukee; and five grandchildren...
HARLAN -- Cletus “Bud” Weis of Harlan will celebrate his 95th birthday on February 2. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to Bud Weis % Elm Crest Retirement Community, 2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. His family includes his children, step-...