Celebrations 3-27-2011

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, March 27, 2011

80th Birthday

100th Birthday There will be an open house honoring Katheryn Foell

Charles Moeckly,

on her 100th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 2, at the Hanford Community Church, rural Mason City.

of Britt, is turning 80 on March 27, 2011.

Way to go McClaren!

Married

Amber Pike Linderman and James Juhl were married Feb. 26, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran, Mason City.

Female Swimmer of the Year — Mason City Swim Club.

Along with the traveling trophy, McClaren also received the Most Points Dropped Award and Spirit Award.

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ANNIVERSARIES 50th Wedding Anniversary

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An open house will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville on April 2, 2011, between the hours of 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. to honor Marvin and Esther Shoger on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Marvin Shoger and Esther (Milhan) Rassman were married on April 1, 1961, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa.

The event is hosted by dren. The couple requests their children, grandchildren and great-grandchil- “no gifts please.”

If you have an item to submit to this section, please stop by the Globe Gazette for a form Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 300 North Washington, Mason City. Online submission is encouraged at www.globegazette.com, click on EXTRAS then Celebrations.

To be printed in the Sunday’s Celebrations section and Online, items must be in the Globe Gazette office no later than 5 pm Monday prior to publication. We can’t take the information over the phone, and we ask that announcements be printed or typed. It would also be helpful if you include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions.

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Anniversaries: At 25 years or more, we will publish the standard announcement free of charge. Anniversaries of less than 25 years can be published as a Day to Remember starting at $26.50. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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Birth Announcements: Standard birth

announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Retirements: Standard announcements without photo will be published free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

(See chart below.)

Birthdays, Day to Remember Events:

Birthdays, family events & special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 col. photo & up to 50 words. Larger photos and additional words may be purchased.

Birthdays of 80 years or more will be published without a photo free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

Falls; Travis and Donna Christiansen, Nora Springs, and Trent and Renee Christiansen, Nora Springs. They have nine grandchildren.

Cards of Thanks:

Will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

Social, Club Awards & Scholastic Achievement:

Standard announcements will be published without photos free of charge. Photos are available for an additional charge.

Custom Description: $10 for each additional 50 words available on any announcement.

Cover Positions: Cover positions are available for $75, including color, on a first come, first serve basis. You are limited to 25 words on the cover.

Includes: 2 col B&W photo inside.

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NORA SPRINGS — Terry Christiansen and Pat (Benson) Christiansen, of Thank You Nora Springs, were marWe’re finally in our new house! Thank you so very ried April 3, 1971, at St much to all of those who helped us in such a difficult Luke Lutheran Church, in time. Your kindness and generosity is much appreciatNora Springs. ed. You will forever be in our hearts.

The couple will celeLove, brate their 40th wedding —Dustin and Abby anniversary with an open house from 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 2, at the Thank You Catholic Community CenPerhaps you sent a lovely card, ter in Nora Springs. The Or sat quietly in a chair. couple requests no gifts, Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, please.

Know we saw it there.

The couple’s children Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, and their spouses are Tara As any friend could say; and Kell Kabance, Cedar Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day, Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much.

Howland, 30 years The Family of Harold G. Dixon FOREST CITY — Roger Pat, David, Tammie, Amanda, Jason, and grandchildren and Barbara (Peitersen) Howland, of Forest City, celebrated their 30th wedThank You ding anniversary on MonThe family of Jack Schisel would like to thank the day, Feb. 28. They were Westview Care Center, Hospice of North Iowa, and the married Feb. 28, 1981, at Cancer Center, of Mason City, for their special care and St. John Lutheran Church attention to Jack during his illness. in Ringsted.

Thank you for the calls, cards, food, prayers and Anniversary greetings memorial donations. It was all greatly appreciated. may be sent to them at: —Bessie Schisel, Mavis Peterson, Betty Anderson, 1560 330th St., Forest City, Larry Schisel, Elling Schisel, Bob Schisel, IA 50436.

Gary Schisel and families

Photos Charges: 1 Col. 2 Col.

Black & White $26.50 $36.50

Color $36.50 $56.50

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Jake Michael Larsen, Sara Jean Thompson.

FLOYD — Bethany Anne Fleming.

GARNER — Mataya Chantell Huling.

HAMPTON — Carley Jo Christiansen, Katherine Marie Dillon, Jeremy D. Grefe, Shelby Lee Schaefer.

LATIMER — Cody James Bullis.

LEDYARD — Jerica J. Hamilton.

MASON CITY — Nicholas Lee Amundson, Robyn Mary Herman, Brittany Jo Meyer, Haley Elsie Rose Minear.

STACYVILLE — Dillon Joseph Follmuth.

WESLEY — David J. Reding.

Do you have the cut e s t pet in town?

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DES MOINES — Junior members of the Iowa Angus Association were presented with Iowa Angus Auxiliary major awards, Feb. 16. They received the awards at the association’s annual banquet held in Des Moines.

North Iowa members recognized include: GARNER — Kiersten Jass, Kyle Greiman.

GREENE — Ty Ruby.

LATIMER — Samantha Schermer.

RUDD — Leo Kruse.

VENTURA — Courtney Younge.

The Globe Gazette is having a cutest pet contest and the winner will be featured on the front cover of the April 17, 2011 Celebrations.

Deadline is Monday, April 11, @ 4:30 PM.

Only $15.00

Copy ( up to 25 words) ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

THANK YOU

Owner’s Name _____________________________________________________

Thank You I would like to thank everyone for their birthday greetings, cards and phone calls, and my family for the surprise party. It all made my 80th birthday extra special.

— Verlynn Hutchison

Entry Form:

Pet’s Name _________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________ Please include Owner’s Name on the back of the photo, if you would like the Photo back please include a self-addressed-stamped envelope.

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Detrick in improvisation; Anna Kollasch, Lizzy Hohmeister, and Anna Hohmeister in storytelling; MASON CITY — Six girls from Girl Scout Troop Michael Fakler in public 20090 received their Gold address, and Drew Magill, Erica Carlson, and Levi Awards Sunday, Jan. 2.

Bernhard in poetry.

The Gold Award is the Students earning Divihighest award that a Girl sion II’s were Michael HellScout, ages 14-18, can man, Craig Kohlhaas, Jenny earn.

Broesder, Andrea Altman, Girls earning the Gold Award were: Angela Zook, Alissa Kirsch, Melanie Mergen, Lizzy Hohmeister, daughter of Danette and and Levi Bernhard. the late Al Zook; Sarah Also, two Bishop GarrigFloden, daughter of Linda an High School students and Thomas Floden; Sephra Byrne, daughter of were selected to attend the All-State Festival at the L. Blanchard and Patrick University of Northern Byrne; Katie Simmons, Iowa on March 28. Jake daughter of Susan and Rosenmeyer, in after dinner Rodney Simmons; Alyssa speaking with his selection Lau, daughter of Vickie and Mike Lau, and Mallo - “Gambling Grandmas rie Thompson, daughter of Without Limits” and Matthew Fakler, in improLori Thompson.

The girls’ Gold Star pro- visational acting, were ject involved a re-decorat- selected as outstanding performers. Coaches are ing of a lounge, at Four Mary McCall and David Oaks Residential Facility, Burrow. with a Wizard of Oz theme. The girls painted murals on the walls, had Kirkwood Dean’s List toy, game, and video drives, built storage cabinets CEDAR RAPIDS — and shelving, sewed pillow Kirkwood Community covers and blankets, and College released its 2010 organized closets. fall semester Dean’s List.

Students named to the list achieved a 3.3 grade point Algona High School average or higher after speech results completing 12 or more ALGONA — The Bishop credit hours with the college.

Garrigan High School and North Iowa students Junior Varsity teams earned 18 Division I or excellent named to the list include: ratings, and eight Division ALGONA — Jenna M. II or good ratings, at the Carlson, Amanda Lynn State Individual Speech Foertsch, Krystina Marie Contest, held March 12, at Koppen, Jacob Micheal Algona High School.

Lane, Quynn Gabrielle Students earning DiviShaw. sion I’s were Jake RosenBANCROFT — Casey meyer, Rachel Berte, and Ann Arndorfer, Joseph P. Amelia Golwitzer in literary Lium. program; Michael Fakler, BRITT — Whitney Lyn Jake Rosenmeyer, and Johnson.

Philip Detrick in after dinCHARLES CITY — ner address; Anna Bradley Kenneth Swant, Hohmeister in prose; Anna Heidi Louise Zellmer.

Kollasch in solo musical CLEAR LAKE — Faith theatre; Craig Kohlhaas, Olivia Lynn Garrington, Matthew Fakler, and Philip

Girl Scout Gold Awards

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Deadline is Mon., April 11, @ 4:30 PM. Clip and send along with you pet’s Photo to: Cutest Pets 2011, Globe Gazette Celebrations, PO Box 271, Mason City, IA 50401.

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Way to go McClaren!

GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations Chelsie!

BIRTHDAYS Happy Special Birthday, Mom

Happy 55th!

Love from your family on March 31!

—With all my love, Laurie

Happy First Birthday, Michael!

Female Swimmer of the Year — Mason City Swim Club.

Along with the traveling trophy, McClaren also received the Most Points Dropped Award and Spirit Award.

She is the daughter of Heather Rodriguez.

We are so proud of you and love you very much!

—Grandpa and Mary

BIRTHDAY Mary (Foss) Starn, 80 MASON CITY — Mary (Foss) Starn will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Community Room, Grant Village.

Anyone unable to attend may send birthday wishes to Mary at: 827 Sixth St. S.W. Apt. 3, Mason City, IA 50401.

RETIREMENT

We are proud of you for receiving First Team All-Conference and honorable mention All-American.

Way to go Mustangs for making it to the Final Four at nationals.

Love, —Mom, Dad, Trent, Kristine —Grandma Swedberg —Grandpa and Grandma Trask

Gladys Putnam, 90

BIRTHDAY Virginia Smith, 90 FOREST CITY — Virginia Smith, of Forest City, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 2, at Forest City United Methodist Church.

She was born March 29, 1921.

Greetings may be sent to Virginia at the following address: 316 E. Park St., Forest City, IA 50436.

With all our love, — The Smith families and the Platts families

PLYMOUTH — A retirement open house for Sharon Hamrick will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Plymouth City Hall.

Hamrick was city clerk in Plymouth for 33 years.

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OSAGE — Gladys Putnam, of Osage, observed her 90th birthday March 25.

She was born March 25, 1921.

A celebration was previously held in September.

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ANNIVERSARY

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THANK YOU

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ENGAGED Roth, Hill AMANDA ROTH, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Dawn Lind and the late Rick Lind, of Mason City, and Mark and Ranee Roth, of Laramie, Wyo. Amanda graduated from Mason City High School in 2006, and the University of Northern Iowa in 2010 with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and special education. She is employed by the Mason City Community Schools.

KEVIN HILL, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Jon and Juli Hill, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mitch and Carolyn Weiss, of Mason City. Kevin graduated from Newman High School in 2005 and from Iowa State University in 2009, with a bachelor of

Kenny Meacham and his animated grandkids would like to thank all of you for attending his celebration on Sunday, March 6, at Mulligan’s.

MASON CITY — Amber Pike Linderman and Special thanks for helping make that day memorable James Juhl were married Feb. 26, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran, Mason City, with the Rev. Sid Bohls offici- go out to: Phil and Chris Bly and staff of Mulligan’s fame; Bridgette Beyer, Visual Aspect Designs of St. Ansating. gar, for eleventh-hour production of buttons; Lacy at Amber is the daughter of Brian and Lisa Pike, of Staples, Mason City; KIMT and Globe Gazette staffs for Mason City. James is the son of James “Duff” and excellent news coverage; Photography by Michelle, Nora Barbara Juhl, of Mason City.

Springs; Dave Despenas of Spikes and Rock Falls, for Maid of honor was Lori Joyner. Her other attendant was Brandy Mittelstadt. Best man was Josh Bor- sharing all his patrons; special friends Val for casual photography and Lexie for last minute guest book serchardt. His other attendant was Rob Rose. vices, and to all of you who sent cards and gifts.

The flower girl was MacKenzie Linderman. The A great time was had by all. “It takes a village....” ring bearer was Peyton Peterson.

James is employed by Harrison Truck Centers, of Clear Lake.

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ANNIVERSARY Oxley, 60 Years CLEAR LAKE — Albert H. Oxley Sr. and Dorothy (Schnell) Oxley, of Clear Lake, were married March 26, 1951, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minn.

Their children are: Jim, Clear Lake; Rich and Albert Jr., both of Cedar arts degree in integrated Rapids; Debra (Mrs. Steve arts. He is employed by Bower), Greenville, Wis.; Weiss Construction in Lee Ann (Mrs. Mark Mason City.

Braga), Marshalltown, and The couple will be mar- Merri Jean (Mrs. Robert ried at 4 p.m. on May 21, Jones), of Kingsport, Tenn.

2011, at the First PresbyThey also have seven terian Church, Mason grandchildren.

City.

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Mr. Vogelman would like any of his former students and athletes to come and share memorable high school experiences or athletic experiences with him at this event.

The Voglemans live at 2930 Kirkwood Road, Greene, IA 50636.

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GREENE — Henry and Joyce Branson Vogelman will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on April 2, 2011.

The event will be an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rockford Country Club.

Henry and Joyce Branson Vogelman were married April 1, 1961, at the First United Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa.

They have three children: Linda (Mark) Cleveland, Minnetonka Minn., Henry (Sarah) Vogelman, Troy, Mo., and June Vogelman, Greene, Iowa.

The have four grandchildren: Henry Vogelman, Juliana Vogelman, David Crow and Mark Cleveland.

Henry and Joyce Vogelman would like to welcome you to visit with them and celebrate their 50 years together. No gifts please, sharing memories will be a

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BIRTHDAYS Happy 100th Birthday Grandma!

THANK YOU

Charles Moeckly, 80

Happy 95th Birthday Thank you The family of Ray Ringon April 1 God has blessed Lawrence’s family and friends with his presence these 95 years!

ham wishes to thank the doctors and nurses for the wonderful care given to Ray while a patient in the ICU unit at Mercy Hospital. Thanks, also, to the friends, neighbors and relatives for their kind expression of sympathy.

— Mary Lou Ringham

Thank You The family of Vivian Fox wishes to thank everyone for the cards, memorials, prayers, flowers and expressions of sympathy shown to us.

Birthday greetings may be sent to: Lawrence Dieterich, 703 W. Fourth St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472.

Frank ‘Whitey’ Moorehead

ANNIVERSARY Shimek, 5 years NORA SPRINGS — Chad Shimek and Tanya (Fisher) Shimek, of Nora Springs, were married March 24, 2006.

The couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary.

They have two children, Austin Shimek and Ryan Shimek, both of Nora Springs.

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So “au-revoir” my darling, till we all meet again.

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Charles Moeckly, of Britt, is turning 80 on March 27, 2011.

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There will be an open house honoring Katheryn Foell on her 100th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Hanford Community Church, rural Mason City.

Katheryn was born April 4, 1911, southeast of Sheffield.

No gifts, please.

— Love from all of your family.

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Pete Porro, 80 REINBECK — Pete Porro, of Reinbeck, will celebrate his 80th birthday at a family dinner, Sunday, April 3.

He was born April 3, 1931.

Greetings may be sent to Pete at the following address: 701 Albert St., Reinbeck, IA 50669.

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FOREST CITY — Pearl Fjetland, of Forest City, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

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She was born April 2, 1921.

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ENGAGED Greve, Kruger LARISA GREVE, of Ann Arbor, Mich., is the daughter of Jeff and Susan Greve, of Park Ridge, Ill. Larisa graduated from Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, with a double major in mathematics and chemistry. She is currently attending the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying biomedical sciences in the department of pharmacology.

TRAVIS KRUGER, of Ann Arbor, Mich., is the son of Neil and Laurene Kruger, of Grafton, Iowa.

Travis graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, with a B.A. in biology. He is currently

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BROOKE MILLER, of Plainfield, Iowa, is the daughter of Larry Miller, of Hampton, and Eva Miller, of Plainfield. Brooke is a 2006 graduate of Nashua-Plainfield High School, and a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics.

JAKE LAURITSON, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Dan and Bridget Lauritson, of Mason City. Jake is a 2005 graduate of Mason City High School, and is pursuing a master’s degree in accounting at Iowa State University.

The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. July 23, 2011, at Central Gardens of North Iowa, in Clear Lake.

COURTNEY KOHLER, of Van Meter, Iowa, is the daughter of Logan and Brenda Wernet, of Mason City, and Jay and Shirley Kohler, of Nora Springs.

Courtney graduated from Mason City High School in 2003 and Iowa State University in 2007 and 2009.

She is employed as a thirdgrade teacher in the AdelDesoto- Minburn School District, in DeSoto, Iowa.

KYLE STEPHENSON, of Van Meter, Iowa, is the son of Denny and Patty Stephenson, of Lake City, Iowa. Kyle graduated from Southern Cal High School in 2003, and Iowa State

Stone, Wood ASHLEY STONE, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Robert and Dena Stone, of Mason City. Ashley graduated from Mason City High School in 2004, and from Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) with a dental assistant degree.

She is employed by Nettleton Dental Group, in Mason City, and Opportunity Village, in Clear Lake.

ERIK WOOD, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Leslie and Keith Wood, of Mason City. Erik graduated from Mason City High School in 2003, and is employed by Menards in Mason City.

attending medical school at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

The couple will be married at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Ill.

University in 2007. He is employed by John Deere in Urbandale, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa.

Oswald, Studer ALY OSWALD, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the daughter of Rod and Bev Oswald, of Spearfish, S.D. Aly graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is employed by Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. GREG STUDER, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the son of Nick and Luann Studer, of Britt, Iowa.

Greg graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

He is employed by Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple will be married on Friday, April 8, 2011, at Asbury Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City.

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