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Birthday Milestones - Mary Ann Kramer

    EARLING -- The family of Mary Ann Kramer is planninga card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on March 5.

ANNIVERSARIES - Connie and Edwin Benson

    HARLAN -- Edwin and Connie Benson of Harlan will mark their 60th wedding anniversary today, February 26. A family celebration is planned for a later date.    Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor.

Birthday Milestones - Clarence Brinker

    ANKENY -- Former rural Harlan resident Clarence Brinker of Ankeny will celebrate his 80th birthday on March 4.

ANNIVERSARIES - Suzanne and Kevin Goshorn

    HARLAN -- Kevin and Suzanne Goshorn of Harlan will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on February 24.    The couple has two daughters, Nicole, a nursing student at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD; and Brooke, a senior at Harlan Community High School.    Kevin is employed at Arbor Bank in Oakland.

ANNIVERSARIES - Gay and Albert Schwarte

    DEFIANCE -- Albert and Gay Schwarte of Defiance will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on February 14.

Weddings - Dr. Christopher and Mary Knudtson

    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. Samuel Inameti, and Rev.

Weddings - Brandon and Amanda Kew

    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 Petersen, Harlan.

Birthday Milestones - Mary Martin

    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.

ANNIVERSARIES - Pearl and Harold Schulte

    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.

Weddings - Sean and Anna Boeke

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 Rapids.
 

Weddings - Lyndsey and Zachariah Sears

    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.
 

Birthday Milestones - Alice Shriver

    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.

Birthday Milestones - Bud Weis

    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-children, and their families.

ANNIVERSARIES - Susan and Allan Hjelle

    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.  
 

Birthday Milestones - Mary Klindt

    HARLAN -- Mary Clare Klindt of rural Harlan will celebrate her 97th birthday on January 31. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 532 Ironwood Road, Harlan, IA 51537.    Mary’s children include Kathleen Eckerman, Harlan; Lois Flemming, Minden, and the late Jan Flemming; the late Lynn Klindt; Dale and Ronda Klindt, Avoca; and Dean and Julie Klindt, Harlan.

Birthday Milestones - Alice Kwapiszeski

    OMAHA -- Alice Kwapiszeski of Omaha will celebrate her 100th birthday on January 21. Due to COVID-19, her family is planning a a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to Alice Kwapiszeski, 6006 N. 109th St., Omaha, NE 68164. Alice’s family includes four children: Jeanne, Tom, Peggy and Jerry. Her parents were Henry and Mary (Kramer) Schmitz.

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