AVOCA -- Barbara Befort of Avoca will mark her 80th birthday on July 26. Her family is requesting is card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 563 South Maple Street, Avoca, IA 51521.    Her family includes Greg and Teri Becker, Avoca; Steve and Angie Becker, Johnston; Darren and Paula Becker, Harlan; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, expecting 8th greatgrandchild in October.
 

    HARLAN -- Minehart Brasch of Harlan will celebrate his  80th birthday on July 20. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 3002 12th St., #90, Harlan, IA 51537.    His family includes his wife of 56 years, Karen; children: Ryan Brasch, Bennington, NE; Marcy Ann, Harlan; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 

    EARLING -- Al and Mick Graeve of Earling will  observe 70 years of marriage on July 19. They plan to celebrate at a later date.    Their family includes Dr. Allen and Val Graeve, Tacoma, WA; Mike and Nancy Graeve, Westminster, CO; Marcia and Mike Linton, Plymouth, MN; Craig and Lori Graeve, Omaha; Eric and Judy Graeve, Eagan, MN; Doug and Kim Graeve, Westminster, CO; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

    ATLANTIC -- Former Shelby County resident James Klindt of Atlantic will celebrate his 80th birthday on July 9. His family is planning a card shower in his honor.

    HARLAN -- Fairl “Sonny” Johnson of Harlan will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 6. His family is planning a card shower in his honor.

    HARLAN -- Richard and Sharon Monson of Harlan will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27. A celebration will be held at a later date with family and friends.    Their family includes Sean and Danielle Monson, Harlan; Brandon Monson, Denison; Chevonne and Jeff Hoggan, Omaha; and Derek Monson, Omaha. The Monsons have six grandsons.

    DEFIANCE -- Mike and Jeannie Schaben of Defiance will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27.    Their family includes Sandi and Rob Pauley, Persia; Dave and Amber Schaben, Omaha; Chris and Liz Schaben, Omaha; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 

    DENISON -- Aaron and Julie Ziola of Earling announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Jo to Tony Hansen, Jacksonville. Tony is the son of Layne and Kristy Hansen, Jacksonville.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 12 at the Stables at Copper Ridge in Denison.
 

    MANNING -- David and Kim Burmeister of Harlan announce the engagement of their son, Marcus to Emilee Cichacki both of Harlan. Emilee is the daughter of Loriann Cichacki and Mark Cichacki both of Franklin, WI.    The couple will marry on July 11 at the Hausbarn Heritage Park in Manning.
 

    PORTSMOUTH -- Gaylen and Zita Smith of Portsmouth will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. A celebration is planned for a later date.    Their marriage will be blessed during the June 21 Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth. The couple resides at 915 Dogwood Road, Portsmouth, IA 51565.
 

    HARLAN -- Lyle and Marcia Walker of Harlan celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 14. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 1311 Victoria Street, Harlan, IA 51537.    The couple has two children: Jeremy Walker and Amy Walker both of Harlan.

    WESTPHALIA -- Kylee Stitz  and Andrew Mumm both of Des Moines will exchange marriage vows on June 27 in a private family ceremony at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kylee and Andrew have postponed their reception until next summer.    Parents of the couple are Lori Stitz, Harlan; Ron and Rose Stitz, Harlan; and Dennis and Joyce Mumm, Harlan.
 

    PANAMA -- George Schwery of Panama will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 25. His family is planning a card shower in his honor.

    HARLAN -- Ron and Pat (Sunderland) Mosher of Harlan will each celebrate their 80th birthday today, June 12. Ron and Pat were both born in the Harlan Hospital on June 12, 1940. They were married 19 years later on August 16, 1959.    Their family includes Shelli Mosher and Todd Carlson, Sioux Falls, SD; Scott and Mary Mosher, Omaha; Amy and Joe Rueschenberg, Harlan; and eight grandchildren.  
 

    WESTPHALIA -- Bill and June Hastert of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan to Collin Marten both of Portsmouth. Collin is the son of Marty and Colleen Marten, Dunlap.    Megan and Collin will exchange marriage vows on August 8 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.