Celebrations 04-03-2011

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, April 3, 2011

50th Anniversary

Engaged Chelsea Marzen

John Lage and

and Jake Bamrick will be married at 3 p.m.

June 25, 2011, at Sacred Heart Parish, Rockwell.

Meta (Viering) Lage, of Sheffield, were married April 9, 1961, at Peace Evangelical Reformed Church, Gladbrook, Iowa.

Happy Birthday Dorothy!

50th Anniversary Ray Norby

Celebrating

and

Dorothy Hippen’s

Nancy (Bromley) Norby

80th Birthday!

were married April 9,1961, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage.

Open house 2-5 p.m.

Sunday, April 3, at the Rose Bowl, Mason City.

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MASON CITY — Kyle and Elyse Fredin, of Rockwell, are the parents of a son, Cale Tyler, born at 5:58 a.m. Feb. 26, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz., and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Kevin and Lana Thompson, of Forest City, and Doug and Kaye Fredin, of Rockwell.

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Jaxon Halvorson Jase Clark OSAGE — Nick and Lyndsay Clark, of Osage, are the parents of a son, Jase Henry Clark, born at 7:38 p.m. Feb. 4, 2011 Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 6 lbs. and was 19¾ inches long.

He is welcomed by big brother, Caden.

Grandparents are Gary and Lori Mehmen, of Orchard; Mike and Kathy Clark, of Osage, and Jon and Nancy Flannery, of Fairbanks, Alaska.

Ella Garza MASON CITY — Ryan and Melissa Garza, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Ella Grace, born at 7:48 a.m.

Feb. 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz., and was 21 inches long.

Ella is welcomed by big sister, Hannah.

Grandparents are Todd and Sue Shipman, Richard Garza, and Duane and

MASON CITY — Leah Mehmen and Tom Halvorson, of St. Ansgar, are parents of a son, Jaxon Wesley, born at 5:36 p.m. Jan. 1, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz., Orchard, and Curt and and was 21 inches long.

Annette Halvorson, of St. Grandparents are Gary Ansgar. and Lori Mehmen, of

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Terry Thompson, 90

Connie Losee, all of Mason City.

Great-grandparents are Margaret Linderman and Janice Shipman, both of Mason City; Loretta Stark, of Riceville, and Charles Garza, of Mason City.

FOREST CITY — A card shower is planned for Terry Thompson, of Forest City, who will observe his 90th birthday, April 6.

Cards may be sent to Terry at the following address: 208 N. Sixth St., Forest City, IA 50436.

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ENGAGED

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Meints, Newby

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JOELLE JANEAN MEINTS, of Sheffield, Iowa, is the daughter of Kristi and David Marson (and the late Gary Meints), of Mason City. Joelle is employed by Uni Select in Mason City.

BRYANT KEITH NEWBY, of Kanawha, Iowa, is the son of Amanda Newby and Mike Hudson of Kanawha. Bryant is employed by CDI in Forest City.

The couple will be mar- 2011, at Zion Reformed ried Saturday, May 21, Church in Sheffield.

Marzen, Bamrick CHELSEA MARZEN, of Rockwell, is the daughter of Andy and Jackie Marzen, of Dougherty. She is a 2007 graduate of Rockford Senior High School and a 2009 graduate of Kirkwood Community College. Chelsea is employed at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

JAKE BAMRICK, of Rockwell, is the son of Dave and Michele Bamrick, of Rockwell. Jake is a 2006 graduate of Rockwell-Swaledale High School and is employed by Hanig Construction, Cartersville, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. June 25, 2011, at Sacred Heart Parish, Rockwell.

Braces can be a girl’s best friend!

Hull, Janeka AMANDA JO HULL of Northwood is the daughter of Larry Hull and the late Rebecca Pierce of Northwood.

She graduated from North Central High School in 2001.

She is currently employed at Manly Nursing Home and Rehab Center and is pursuing her education at Kaplan University for business administration.

JAMIE LEE JANEKA of Northwood is the son of Tom and Kathy Janeka of Thornton. He graduated from SCMT in 2000 and is currently employed at Hormel in Austin, Minn.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. on May 28, 2011, at Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minn.

Klotz, Peterson KATIE KLOTZ, of Minneapolis, Minn., is the daughter of Tom and Lori Klotz, of St. Cloud, Wis. Katie is a 2003 graduate of New Holstein High School and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, completing her doctorate degree in chemistry.

NATHAN PETERSON, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., is the son of David and Joan Peterson, of Northwood, Iowa. Nathan is a 2003 graduate of NorthwoodKensett High School and a 2007 graduate of Luther College. He is the county executive director for the

Undergraduate researchers representing the three state universities in Iowa, visited the Capitol Tuesday, March 22, to present their research studies to legislators.

Paul Haugen, of Mason City, a University of Iowa honors student, met with State Senator Amanda Ragan.

Haugen is studying computer engineering and presented his project on “Matlab-based Nanoscale Device Characterization.” Haugen is a graduate of Mason City High School.

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THANK YOU Thank you USDA Farm Service Agency in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The couple will be married July 30, 2011, in St. Cloud, Wis.

We would like to thank neighbors, family and friends for all their support and love, during our mother’s short illness and her passing. Also, a big thank you to the Mercy staff on fourth floor, Britt Memorial Hospital, and to the Hospice staff who showed such compassion during a difficult time in our lives. May God bless you all.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Happy 60th Birthday Congratulations Andi Randy Rodriguez

ANNIVERSARIES Norbys Celebrate 50 Years

50th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Andi Kaufman

SHEFFIELD — John Lage and Meta (Viering) Lage, of Sheffield, were married April 9, 1961, at Peace Evangelical Reformed Church, Gladbrook, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield. There will be a short program and introductions beginning at 2 p.m.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts, please.

Cards can be sent to John and Meta Lage at: P.O. Box 314, Sheffield, IA 50475.

The couple’s children and their families are: Michael and Diana Lage, of Sheffield, Brandon and Tyler; Mark and Pamela Lage, of Sheffield, Ryan and Jacob; Brian Lage and Brenda Lage Olson, of Gladbrook, and Alex Whitney and Johanna Lage.

April 4 You haven’t changed a bit!

Love you, sweetheart!

— Mary

Blenn Clute Betts 1973 — 2007

Happy 50th Birthday Nana!

Knudtson, 50 years

RUDD — Ray Norby and Nancy (Bromley) Norby were married April 9, 1961, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage.

The couple will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 1535 Mitchell Line St., Rudd, IA 50471.

They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children are Vicki (Brett) Oetken, of LeMars; Russell Norby, of Rudd, and Brenda (Kevin) Sutcliffe, of Mason City. Grandchildren are Sarah, Lindsey, and Nathan Oetken, and Keith and Kaitlin Sutcliffe.

MASON CITY — Ronald Knudtson and Karen (Clabaugh) Knudtson, of Mason City, were married Feb. 25, 1961, at the Klemme Methodist Church, Klemme.

The couple’s children, Rod and Kendra Knudtson, Jodee and Andy O’Brien, and their grandchildren, are hosting a 50th anniversary celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Heritage Room, First

Citizens National Bank, 2604 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City. There will be a short program at 3 p.m.

Please, no gifts requested.

for being crowned Iowa’s Homecoming Queen at the state pageant, March 5-6.

Kaufman will represent the state of Iowa at America’s Homecoming Queen Pageant in Disneyland, this July.

She will be competing against girls from 49 other states at this national competition.

America’s Homecoming Queen Inc., is a non-profit organization promoting education, educational travel and community service, in all 50 states.

Held close in our hearts forever

We Love You! Zoie, Zander, Garrett and Brandy

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BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday Dorothy!

Celebrating Dorothy Hippen’s 80th Birthday!

Open house 2-5 p.m.

Sunday, April 3, at the Rose Bowl, Mason City.

We will be having sandwiches, punch, and coffee.

A wonderful woman deserves a wonderful celebration!!!

ENGAGED Fike, Hilton

Dixon, Young

MEGAN FIKE, of Chicago, Ill., is the daughter of Randy and Pam Fike of Manly, Iowa. Megan graduated from North Central High School in 2003, from Wartburg College in 2007 with a B.A. in social work, and from St. Ambrose University in 2008 with a master’s in social work. Megan is employed as a medical social worker by Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago.

GLEN HILTON, of Chicago, Ill., is the son of John and Joan Hilton of Oak Forest, Ill. Glen graduated from Rochester High School in 2001, and from Illinois State University in 2005 with a B.A. in computer science. Glen is

Jeff and Michelle Dixon, of Mason City, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Dixon to Zachary Young, son of Thomas and Joan Young, of Massillon, Ohio.

Jenna will graduate from Iowa State University, in May, 2011 with a B.S. in animal science. Following graduation she will be attending Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, beginning in August 2011.

Zachary will graduate from Iowa State Universi-

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Happy Birthday Helen Crowell — 90 years young!

Helen (Hartwell) Crowell will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday, April 5, at The Italian Gardens Restaurant, 2456 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City, with a family dinner, coffee and cake.

Anyone wanting to wish Helen a happy birthday may stop in after 7 p.m. and enjoy some cake.

Cards may be sent to Helen at: 2177 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Apt #101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-2904.

employed as a software developer by ComPsych in Chicago.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.

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Franc D’Ambrosio is known as the “Phantom” in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Phantom of the Opera. The Mason City High School Concert Choir will join D’Ambrosio for several numbers.

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ty in May 2011 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Following graduation he will begin employment with Cargill in Iowa Falls.

The couple will be married July 2, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, Mason City.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS Happy 92nd Birthday

RETIREMENT

THANK YOU

Happy Retirement Linda Barlow!

Sacred Heart Guild for pro- Thank You Thank You viding food and serving the May the sacred heart of luncheon.

Thank you for all the Jesus be adored, glorified, cards, gifts and best wishOur thanks to Champiloved and preserved es we received on our 50th on-Bucheit Funeral Home throughout the world now for their help and assistance anniversary. It made our and forever. St. Jude, day special. during this difficult time. worker of miracles, pray —Don and Darlene Words cannot begin to Weiland for us. St. Jude, hope of the express our gratitude to hopeless, pray for us. Say everyone for all of the help nine times a day for four and support you have given Thank you days, then publish. Your us.

Thank you to everyone prayer will be answered — Gertie Goodale without failure.

Daisy Huffman who sent cards and best wishes to me on my 95th Thank you St. Jude. and family — L.A. Dale and Jill Goodale birthday. You really and family brightened my day!

—Laura Patchen Dawn and Mike Adams Thank you and family Rex Engebretson and Dana and Earl Kiefer Thank You family would like to thank and family everyone that attended the Thank you to my family David and Tami Goodale and friends for all the best open house for Rex’s 85th and family wishes, telephone calls, birthday. Also, thanks to Cody and Monica Carlson and cards for my birthday. everyone that sent cards. and family It has made this a special We also want to thank the Sheffield Care Center for day.

Thank You all their help in preparing —Donald Taylor for the party. Thanks To the friends and family everyone. of Iris F. Craig: —Rex and family Thank you all!

The turn out was specClarke University tacular and the surprise Thank You Dean’s List genuine. Iris and Kellie The family and friends of really appreciate all the DUBUQUE — Rebecca Dale E. Goodale express help, love and support Brosnan, of Algona, Laura their sincere thanks for the everyone has given.

Blanchard, of Charles City, beautiful cards, memorials, Three cheers, as of and Justine Hejlik, of Garflowers, plants, thoughts, March 15, Iris is cancer free! ner, were named to the prayers, phone calls and Dean’s List at Clarke Unigifts of food at the time of versity for the fall 2010 Thank You his death. semester.

A special thank you to The family of Dorothy The list recognized fullMelody Rogers and Connie Frein would like to thank time students who earned Funte for all they did to help everyone for the cards, out; it was greatly appreci- memorials, prayers, flow- a 3.65 grade point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, ated. ers and expressions of with a minimum of 12 Thank you Dr. Mark sympathy shown to us graded hours.

Waitek, Dr. Mark Haganduring a difficult time. man, the ambulance and emergency room staff and the entire staff at the Osage Clinic and hospital for the excellent care you gave Dale.

To the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital along with the Mayo helicopter — our deepest gratitude for your devoted care, concern and support.

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Viola Blaser, 95 OSAGE — Viola Blaser will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Faith Lutheran Home, 914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 50461.

Greetings may be sent to her at the same address. She requests on gifts, please.

MASON CITY — Ed O’Donnell, of Mason City, celebrated his 92nd birthday on March 29.

Greetings may be sent to Ed at the following address: 2060 S. Kentucky Ave., Apt. 306, Mason City, IA 50401.

THANK YOU

Gail Tomlinson, 90

Thank You

MANLY — A card shower is planned for Gail Tomlinson, of Manly, who will observe her 90th birthday, April 10.

She was born April 10, 1921.

Cards may be sent to Gail at the following address: 3592 Mallard Ave., Manly, IA 50456.

It’s No April Fool!

Mavis Olson, 90

He turned 40, April 1.

Linda retired on April 1 from TeamQuest Corporation.

Congratulations!

Love, — Your Family

LAKE MILLS — Mavis Olson, of Lake Mills, will celebrate her 90th birthday, April 7.

She was born April 7, 1921.

Cards can be sent to Mavis at the following address: 1210½ S. Washington Ct., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

Thank you Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Jude, for prayers answered.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us.

Pray this prayer for nine days, nine times a day and your prayer will be answered. Publication of thanks must be promised.

Thank You Thank you to all who attended the open house for my 90th birthday and for the many cards, gifts, flowers and plants I received. Thank you to my family for a very memorable day! God Bless everyone.

— Esther Dorenkamp

ACHIEVEMENTS

For The Love of Spring!

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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Golden Key International Honour Society Inducts Mason City - native Jon Guertin ATLANTA — Kaplan University — Jon Guertin, of Mason City, has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at Kaplan University.

“It is only fitting that a top academic achiever like Jon be recognized by Golden Key,” said John W. Mitchell, Golden Key’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our members are inspired and motivated not only to achieve exceptional academic accomplishments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the Society’s commitment to service.”

Golden Key International Honour Society provides academic recognition to top-performing college and university students, as well as scholarships and awards, career and internship opportunities, networking, service and leadership development opportunities.

About Golden Key Golden Key International Honour Society, established in 1977, is the world’s premier collegiate honor society, with nearly 2 million student and alumni members. The Society has more than 375 campus-based chapters in eight countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States. Membership into the Society is by invitation only. For more information on Golden Key, please visit www.goldenkey.org.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAY Marilyn Gesme, 80 JOICE — Marilyn Gesme, of Joice, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Joice.

She was born April 4, 1931 in Lake Mills.

Greetings may be sent to Marilyn at the following address: P.O. Box 173, Joice, IA 50446.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Dance competition

JEWELL — The South Hamilton High School Gems Dance team traveled to Dallas, Texas, March 2526 to participate in the M.A. Dance and Auxiliary National Championships.

Maggi Young, granddaughter of Jim and Judy Olson of Ventura, is one of 10 girls on the competition team. She is a junior at South Hamilton High School.

The South Hamilton MASON CITY — team brought home four Christopher Keller, 9, national trophies from earned his probationary Texas. They received first(red/black stripe) black belt Thank You place in the Small School on March 5, 2011, at Kick Military category, firstThe family of Chloe Garcia would like to thank those USA Karate in Mason City. place in Small School Kick, who sent cards and condolences. Special thank you to Chris started studying second-place in Small Hospice of North Iowa for the wonderful care, Hogankarate at age five, and studBremer-Moore Colonial Chapel and especially Pastor Ed School Pom and an overall ies under the dojo’s Precision award. The for the thoughtful service. owner/instructor Randy — Frank Garcia and Family South Hamilton Gems are Milhan. coached by Stephanie

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There were only two teams from Iowa participating in the national championships this year.

Des Moines Lincoln also participated, bringing home a first, second and a third-place in the Large School division.

Inducted into honor society December 2010 Jon Guertin “Has been elected to membership in the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society.

Jon understands the meaning of hard work, is willing to go the “extra distance” necessary to achieve academic excellence, and is awarded the Gold Key emblem which signifies Integrity and

Excellence. By words and example, the Members of the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society reflect the concern, modesty, friendly spirit and good nature that characterize the qualities found in true leaders.

President, Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Maryville University Dean’s List ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Kristen Montag, of Rudd, Iowa, earned Dean’s List honors for the 2010 fall semester at Maryville University.

Undergraduate students are eligible for the Dean’s List when they complete at least 12 hours in the semester, with a minimum 3.33 grade point average.

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