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Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, December 14, 2008

Happy 5th Birthday

25th Anniversary Leslie Dale Whipple and Shirley Ann Draves of Belmond were united in marriage Dec. 17, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond

Boston Earl!!!

Married

With Sincere Thanks and Appreciation

Lisa McEvoy and Justin Charbonneaux were married July 12, 2008, at St. Patrick’s Church in Council Bluffs

We would like to thank all of our friends, family, and friends of our friends and family whose thoughts and prayers were with us in the days, weeks, and months following the EF5 tornado which destroyed our Parkersburg home.

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Olga Borchardt, 80 GRAFTON — Olga Borchardt, of Grafton, will be 80 on Dec. 22.

Please join her family in celebrating at an open house Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, following 9:30 a.m. worship services, approximately 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Your presence is the only gift requested.

Cards may be sent to Olga at the following address: 303 First St., Grafton, Iowa 50440.

BIRTHDAY

Douglas H. Lee celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 13.

THORNTON —Alveda The family will honor him on Payton, of Thornton, will cele- Christmas Day. brate her 80th birthday at a Greetings may be sent to: family dinner.

Douglas Lee She was born Dec. 19, 1928.

1406 Meadowbrook Drive Greetings may be sent to Heft, Butler Mason City, IA 50401.

Alveda at the following Lana, Karen and Joni and JENNIFER HEFT, of Rockford, is the daughter of Shane address: 300 Maple St., families. and Nancy Heft of Rockford. Jennifer is a 2004 graduate of Thornton, Iowa 50479.

Rockwell-Swaledale High School. She is employed with Dr. Judith Demro in Mason City.

TRAVIS BUTLER, of Rockwell, is the son of Arlyn and Julie Butler of Mason City. He is a 2003 graduate of RockwellSwaledale High School and is employed with Blazek Electric in Mason City.

The couple plans to be married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Thank you in January, 2009.

My thanks to everyone for the many cards and phone calls that made my 75th birthday so very special.

— Betty Vaage

Alveda Payton, 80

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PLYMOUTH — A card shower is planned for Dorothy Dixson Friedline, of Plymouth, who will observe her 100th birthday Dec. 14.

She was born Dec. 14, 1908 in Albert Lea, Minn.

Cards may be sent to Dorothy at the following address: 319 Glenn Road, Albert Lea, Minn., 56007.

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CELEBRATIONS ENGAGED

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MASON CITY — James and Tiffany Prince, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Ava Marie Prince, born at 4:40 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Ava Marie is welcomed by a sister, Jocelyn, and brothers Dylan and Dmitri.

Deardeuff, Schoenleber Grandparents are Walt and JAMIE DEARDEUFF, of Waukee, is the daughter of Mike Sherrie Borg, of Des Plaines, and Sharlene Deardeuff of Rockwell. She is a 2003 graduate Ill.; Linda and George Kauffof Rockwell-Swaledale High School and a 2006 graduate of man, Kensett, and Jim Waldorf College with a B.A. in business. Jamie is employed Prince, Kensett. with First American Bank in Clive.

Great-grandparents are SCOTT SCHOENLEBER, of Waukee, is the son of Bob Nickolas Brussa, Des Plaines, and Carol Schoenleber of Lincoln, Neb. He is a 2004 graduate Ill.; Judy and the late Vernon of Lincoln Northeast High School and will graduate in Harris, of Bolan, and June December, 2008, from Waldorf College with a B.A. in computer Prince, Kensett. information science. Scott will be employed with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines in January, 2009.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Dec. 27, 2008, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Boston Earl!!!

Boston Earl Anker celebrated his 5th birthday on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27th, 2008.

Boston is the son of David and Sarah Anker of Winterset and the grandson of Gary and Nancy Anker of Winterset and Joel and Nina Esslinger of rural Sheffield.

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OPEN HOUSE

Matthews, 55 years

Retirement open house to be held for Fran Templeton

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CHARLES CITY — Marvin Matthews and Gwen Troutner of Charles City were married Dec. 15, 1953, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua.

This month marks 55 years of marriage for Marv and Gwen Matthews of Charles City. Their family and friends wish to honor this achievement with a card shower. Cards may be sent to: Marv and Gwen Matthews, 1726 Redwood Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.

MASON CITY — Fran Templeton, of 315 N. 10th St., Clear Lake, will be honored at a retirement open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Cerro Gordo County courthouse, Mason City.

Templeton was employed 20 years, as the office manager/payee for Cerro Gordo County Case Management.

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Peters receives Melvin Jones award

Lowell Cook, 80

MANLY — Delilah Peters, of the Manly Lions Club, received the Melvin Jones award at the Fall Rally Oct. 11, in Iowa Falls.

The award is the highest form of recognition conferred by the foundation. It is due to the growth of the fellowship program, dealing with eyesight programs and children.

MASON CITY — Lowell J. Cook, of Mason City, will celebrate his 80th birthday Dec. 16.

Greetings may be sent to Lowell at the following address: 2709 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Lunn, 60 years

CLEAR LAKE — George Christian Lunn Jr. and Betty Lou Hoffman of Clear Lake were married Dec. 19, 1948, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Larson, 60 years with an open house reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. CLEAR LAKE — Robert C. 21, at the Lakeview Community Center in Clear Lake.

Larson of Kanawha and FloCards may be sent to them at 1515 Buddy Holly Place, Thank You rence H. Fountas of Mason Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

We would like to thank City were married Dec. 18, The couple’s children and their spouses are Tim Lunn and everyone for all the cards, 1948, in Mason City. special friend, Debbie Papouchis, of Mason City, Rick Lunn of flowers, and gifts we received They will celebrate their Clear Lake, Jerry and LeaAnn Lunn of Clear Lake and Kathfor our 25th wedding anniver- 60th wedding anniversary with leen and Dan Anderson of Swaledale. They also have seven sary. Special thank you to our a family dinner. grandchildren and two great-grandchildren with one more daughters for planning the Bob and Flo are blessed with great-grandchild expected any day. “surprise” party. What a surfour children: Bonnie Larson of prise it was! Family and Boone, Robert Jr. and Mickie friends are truly a blessing in Larson, Bill and Kim Larson, our lives. both of Clear Lake, and Brian Download podcasts of local news, sports and weather Thank you, and Susan Larson of Ames.

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Alice Gruben, 1915-2003 You are sadly missed by all at this time of the year. With your birthday on Dec. 10th and your passing away five years ago on Dec. 26, 2003.

Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, With tiny lights like heaven’s stars reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ again this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, But the sound of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss We want to thank the Mason City Fire Department and the me, I see the pain Mason City Police Department. What a beautiful tribute you inside your heart. gave our dad, one of your comrades.

For I am spending Christmas He gave 31 years to the Fire Department and we were so with Jesus Christ blessed to have had him for 93 years. again this year.

Father Gehling, what a beautiful send off to Heaven you I can’t tell you of the splendor gave Dad. The Mass was so beautiful. or the peace Thank you so much for all you did for our family. here in this place.

— The Fritz Family Can you just imagine Patti, Kathy and Mick, Mary and Jim, and John

Christmas with our Savior face to face?

I’ll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love.

So then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above.

Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing.

For I am spending Christmas in heaven, And I’m walking with the King.

Mom, our Christmases aren’t the same without you but you are in our hearts and prayers.

We love you, Your daughters, Shirley and her families, Sharon and her families and many other relatives and the host of friends that you had.

Happy Birthday Love, Grandma Mary K.

THANK YOU Thank you The family of LeRoy French wants to thank everyone for their hospital visits, cards, and help during that time and the gifts, food, presence, memorials and prayers at the time of his death. Our family was overwhelmed. God bless you all.

— Lorraine & families

Happy 90th Birthday Mom

Kathryn (Katy) Hoerth will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Dec. 18.

A family celebration is planned for a later date.

Anyone wishing to send greetings to Kathryn may do so at the following address: 1634 Meadowbrook Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

With love, Rodger and Priscilla, Ron and Sheryl, seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Emerson achieves Eagle Scout rank

Dennis Walser of Northwood will celebrate his 60th birthday, Dec. 16.

A card party is planned, and greetings may be sent to him at 320 School St., Northwood, IA 50459.

THANK YOU Thank you It was a big surprise to see the pictures and birthday wishes in “Celebrations.” It was even more of a surprise to hear from so many friends afterwards! Thank you all for making that birthday so memorable.

— Mary K. Stattelman

Thank you Many thanks to all my family and friends for the cards, calls and gifts on my 80th birthday. A special thanks to my children for the surprise party and also thanks to my sister and brother-in-law, LaRae and Lowell Sandin, for making my birthday one to remember. I am truly blessed.

— Don Jones

Whipple, 25 years

Katter, 50 years

BELMOND — Leslie Dale Whipple and Shirley Ann Draves of Belmond were united in marriage Dec. 17, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond.

The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 21st at the Leinbach Center in Belmond.

Cards may be sent to them at 316 Luicks Lane N., Apt. 4E, Belmond, IA 50421.

The couple’s children and their spouses are (Dean) and Bonita Weber, Fred and (Deb) Whipple, (Wayne) and Marsha Westbrook, (Bruce) and Jeanne Baxter, Debra Vanness, (Randy) and Darla Kibsgaard, (Larry) and Sherri Roberts, and Lori Hain. They have 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

GARNER — William Kyhl Katter and Alyce Ann (Dahl) Katter of Garner were married Jan. 23, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth.

William and Alyce will celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, at Peace Reformed Church on Highway 69 South in Garner.

The couple’s children are Valerie and her husband, Ron Heemstra, of Sioux Center, Vickie and her husband, Mark Svendsen of Parker, Colo., Kelly and his wife, Kendra, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Bill Jr. of Garner.

They also have nine grandchildren.

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CLEAR LAKE — Ryan Emerson, 17, of Clear Lake, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, Nov. 11, and will be honored at a Court of Honor ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Clear Lake VFW, downtown Clear Lake.

The public is invited to attend this ceremony and share in Emerson’s achievement of receiving Boy Scouting’s highest rank.

A member of Boy Scout Troop 75, Emerson is a senior at Clear Lake High School. He is the son of Brad and Kristy Emerson, and grandson of Hollis and Mary Emerson, of Marion, Diane and Terry Harford, of Urbana, Iowa, and Laverne and Linda McIntosh, Belle-

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Thank you Many thanks to my family and friends for all the wonderful cards and gifts and special notes I received for my 80th birthday. They were all very much appreciated.

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May God bless you all.

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vue, Neb. Emerson’s Eagle Scout project was to coordinate the re-stenciling of the storm drains leading into the lake around Clear Lake and Ventura. There were approximately 335 storm drains to paint. This project was made available to him through the CLEAR Project. The CLEAR Project is a community led initiative to improve the water quality of Clear Lake.

Emerson is an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he plays guitar in the student band. He is also involved in many extra-curricular activities at Clear Lake High School, where he plays football, baseball, and is on the golf team. He is a member of the National Honor Society, is on the Student Council and serves as a class officer.

After graduating from high school, Emerson plans to attend Iowa State University, where he will study engineering, as a cadet in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He was recently awarded a four-year Commander Leadership Scholarship for the Air Force ROTC detachment 250 at ISU.

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ANNIVERSARY Rugg, 25 years BELMOND — Larry G. and Marian Rugg of Belmond were married Dec. 3, 1983, at the Methodist Chapel in Spencer.

The couple has celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a get away weekend at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg with their wedding party, followed by a family dinner and evening outing in Ames.

Larry and Marian have five children: Angie, Scott, Larry J., Lonny and Lantz; seven grandchildren: Katelyn, Sarah, Emily, Rob, Kenneth, Laura and Marissia with special memories of grandson, Kurtis, and one great-grandson, Thomas.

Cards and wishes may be sent to the couple at 304 Fourth Ave. S.E., Belmond, Iowa, 50421.

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We would like to thank all of our friends, family, and friends of our friends and family whose thoughts and prayers were with us in the days, weeks, and months following the EF5 tornado which destroyed our Parkersburg home. Many people sent cards, letters, money, gift cards, clothes, and other daily necessities to help us get through. Family and friends came out the day after the tornado to help sift through the remnants of our belongings. These individuals Phinneaus offered to store and wash any Grandstaff belongings that remained.

MASON CITY — Josh and Many people offered not only their services, but also their Ashley Grandstaff, of Mason homes. We are so thankful to City, are parents of a son, Phinneaus Robert Grandstaff, have all of these wonderful people in our lives. In a milborn at 9:08 p.m. Aug. 4, Congratulations and lion years, we would have 2008, at Covenant Medical Much Love Mom and Dad Center, Waterloo. never imagined the love and from your family He weighed 8 lbs., and was support we’ve felt over the Angie & Jason, Scott & Jen, 19 inches long. last six months. This tragedy Lantz & Diane, Lonny & Rene Grandparents are Dan and and Larry & Rhonda Janice Grandstaff, Mason City, and Bob and Karen Etzell, Toledo, Iowa.

Great-grandparents are: Wayne and Evelyn Wiley, and Joyce Abarr, all of Grinnell, and Herman and Dorothy Etzel and Marjorie Haugan, all of Sioux City.

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Lisa McEvoy and Justin Charbonneaux were married July 12, 2008, at St. Patrick’s Church in Council Bluffs by Father Paul Monahan.

Lisa is the daughter of Mike and Nancy McEvoy of Council Bluffs. Justin is the son of Mike and Janice Charbonneaux of Britt.

The couple will reside in Algona.

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was a frightening reminder of how precious life is and how belongings are merely belongings. The tornado may have taken our home and possessions, but it couldn’t take the love and support of our family and friends. May all of you have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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