AVOCA -- The family of Norm Nelsen is planning a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on November 29. Cards will reach him if sent to 610 East York Rd., Avoca, IA 51521. Norm’s family includes his wife, Sandy, and children: Mark Nelsen, Woodland Park, CO; Joni and Clay Dille, also of...
ATLANTIC -- Helen Schmitz will celebrate her 92nd birthday on November 23. Her family is requesting a card shower to help her celebrate. Cards will reach her if sent to 1406 E. 19th Street #127, Atlantic, IA 50022.
PANAMA -- Amber Leinen and Jake Knudsen both of Atlantic were married on June 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Mike Peters. Parents of the couple are Steve and DeeDee Leinen, Panama; and Kirk and Joni Knudsen,...
PHILIPPINES -- Cristina Balarosa and Jason Friederich exchanged marriage vows on September 8, 2015 in a sunset ceremony on the Boracay Beach in the Philippines. Two local ministers performed the double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Larry and Charlene Friederich, Avoca; and Ricardo...
IRWIN -- The family of Walter Murray is planning a celebration in honor of his 90th birthday. Family and friends are invited to attend the open house on Saturday, November 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Irwin Community Building. Walt’s family includes his wife, June Murray, Irwin; children and...
MINDEN -- Megan Peters of Shelby and Thad Nelson of Treynor were married at the United Church of Christ in Minden on June 6, 2015. The 4:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Brian Wohlhutter. Parents of the couple are Dave and Bonnie Peters, Shelby; and Denny and Judi Nelson...
EARLING -- Darell Muller of Harlan will celebrate his 90th birthday on November 8. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to Little Flower Haven, 736 Hwy. 37, Room 107, Earling, IA 51530.
GALLOWAY, NJ -- Lynzie Renae Rounds and Joshua Matthew Poley both of Egg Harbor City, NJ exchanged marriage vows on September 26, 2015 in an outdoor ceremony at Patriot Lake in Galloway. Lynda Paulus performed the 4:30 p.m. double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Robert Rounds, Harlan...
EARLING -- Leo and Rosemary Hahn of Earling will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on October 29. Their family includes son, Mike Hahn, Earling; daughter, the late Patti Hahn, and two grandsons.
PANAMA -- Dan and Laura Wingert of Panama celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on October 13. The couple has four children: Danielle, a freshman at Peru State College; Marissa, a junior at HCHS; Abby, an eighth grader at HCMS; and Lauren, a fourth grader at SCCS.