Celebrations 7/31/2011 by Globe Gazette

Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, July 31, 2011

55th Anniversary

90th Birthday

Bennie Richard Fairbanks will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Rose Bowl, Mason City.

and Jean (Johansen) Harms of Mason City, Iowa, were married on Aug. 20, 1956, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Happy Birthday Merlin Braun

Engaged Lindsay Jans and Zachary Thompson will be married at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, on the Lady of the Lake in Clear Lake, Iowa.

July 31, 2011 I’ll NEVER change my love for you, and how much I miss you. It broke my heart to lose you. I wish you were still here with me. Love you always, — your wife, Sonia

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JESSICA HIGGINS, of Altoona, Iowa, is the daughter of Dennis and Mary Higgins, of Mason City, and Urbandale, Iowa. Jessica is a 2003 graduate of Newman High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in accounting, with a concentration in business law from Drake University in 2007, and a master of business adminJans, Thompson istration degree from Drake LINDSAY JANS, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daugh- University, in 2009. Jessica is employed by the Federal ter of Mike and Lora Jans of Reinbeck, Iowa. Lindsay Deposit Insurance Corpograduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2009, and is employed by the Globe Gazette in Mason ration (FDIC) in West Des Moines, Iowa. City, Iowa. MICHAEL SPORLEDER, ZACHARY THOMPSON, of Mason City, Iowa, is of Altoona, Iowa, is the son the son of Paul and Jen Thompson and Vickie and of David and Gail SporledMatt VanHeel of Mason City, Iowa. Zachary graduated er, of Story City, Iowa. from Hawkeye Community College in 2010. He is employed by North Iowa Community Action Organi- Michael is a 1999 graduate of Roland-Story High zation and Bart Pals Construction in Mason City, School, and is a 2004 gradIowa. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, uate of Iowa State University with a bachelor of sci2011, on the Lady of the Lake in Clear Lake, Iowa. ence degree in exercise science. Michael is employed by B & B Construction in Story City, Iowa. The couple will be marThank you ried at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Holy FamiWe wish to say thank ly Catholic Church in you to our family and Mason City, Iowa. friends and a special thanks to the Moose Lodge, Gary Stoltenberg, Dan Calvert D.J., Col. Ray Sternes: auctioneer. Also Thank you all the businesses and We wish to thank everyfriends that donated to one for all the cards, best the auction for Dave wishes and prayers we (Smitty) Smith’s Cancer received on our 50th Benefit. anniversary. — The Smith Family — Bob and Phyllis Hanna Thanks you

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65th Anniversary

Harms, 55 years

BUFFALO CENTER — George Wempen and Irene (Thompson) Wempen of Buffalo Center, Iowa, were married July 22, 1946, at the Baptist Church in Blue Earth, Minn. The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Cards can be sent to George and Irene Wempen at 111 N. Ridge Rd., Buffalo Center, IA 50424. The couple’s children and their spouses are Duane (Trish), Stratford, Iowa; Dale (Jan), Fairmont, Minn.; Gene (Diane), Humboldt, Iowa; Rod (LeAnn), Luverne, Iowa; Diane (Gary), Titonka, Iowa; George Jr. (Jennifer), Buffalo Center, Iowa. They have 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

MASON CITY — Bennie and Jean (Johansen) Harms of Mason City, Iowa, were married Aug. 20, 1956, in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 55th anniversary with an open house barbecue hosted by their children from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at East Park Shelter #2 in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple’s children are Kay Harms of Mason City, Iowa, and Kim and Les Ballard of Hampton, Iowa. They have three grandchildren, Jamie (Ballard) and Dave Schulte of Burchinal, Iowa; Sarah Ballard of Hampton, Iowa, and Joshua Ballard of Hampton, Iowa. They are blessed with six great-grandchildren, Elijah, Haylie and Mykenzi Ballard of Hampton, Iowa, and Alexia, Hunter and Emmylee Schulte of Burchinal, Iowa. Anniversary greetings may be sent to them at 1057 Fair Meadow Drive, Mason City, IA, 50401. We would like the company of their family, friends, and loved ones to come and enjoy a good barbecue and fellowship. They request no gifts, please.

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Johnson, 60 years FLOYD — Clayton E. Johnson and LaVonne E. (Hoel) Johnson of Floyd, Iowa, were married Aug. 3, 1951, at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Cards can be sent to Clayton and LaVonne Johnson at P.O. Box 302, Floyd, IA 50435. The couple’s children and their spouses are Jacquie and Dave Watson, Charles City; Mike and Connie Johnson, Greene; Darcie Regan, Floyd; Den-

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OSAGE — Mark J. Hinrichsen and Kim (Kurtz) Hinrichsen of Osage, Iowa, were married Aug. 2, 1986, at the Agape Christian Temple in Clear Lake, Iowa. Mark had two children brought into the marriage, son Michael and daughter Mrs. Brandon (Jessie) Parcel. There will be a family dinner at a later date. Cards can be sent to 1103 S. Sixth St., Osage, IA 50461.

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Postel, Lawson Jamie Postel and John Lawson, along with their families, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Jamie is the daughter of Deb and Larry Schwanke of Amboy, Minn., and Dave and Maxine Lingenfelter of Withee, Wis. Mason, 60 years John is the son of Mary and Tim Pate of Manly and MASON CITY — Earl and Helen (Rollefson) Mason of Larry and Yvonne Lawson of Buffalo Center. 824 11th St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, will celebrate their Jamie and John will be united into marriage Aug. 6, 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5. They were married 2011, on The Lady of the Lake in Clear Lake. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa. Their children are Greg, Garrison, Iowa, and Rod, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They have one grandson and one Lensing, Mehmen great-grandson. RENAE LENSING, of Little Cedar, Iowa, is the daughter of Michael and Rhonda Lensing of Ionia, Iowa. Renae graduated from Iowa State University in 2007, and is employed by Pfizer Animal Health in Charles City, Iowa. JESSE MEHMEN, of Little Cedar, Iowa, is the son of Gary and Lori Mehmen of Orchard, Iowa. Jesse graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2001. He is employed by Mehmen Lawn Care in Little Cedar, ried at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Our Savand RR Donnelley in ior’s Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa. Fey, 40 years The couple will be mar- Osage, Iowa. CLEAR LAKE — Tom Fey and Mary (Schneden) Fey of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married July 31, 1971, at St. Patrick’s Church in Delmar, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding E-mail news update: Sign up to receive an update from anniversary with a trip to Las Vegas with friends. globegazette.com each day at 2 p.m. You can sign up The couple’s children and their spouses are Joel and for the free service by clicking “e-mail updates” on the Sea Fey and their children TJ and Alli; Matt and Jenni top tool bar at: globegazette.com Dillavou and their children Rian, Avery and Cade.

Hulshizer — Heard to wed Darol and Sandra Heard of Austin, Minn., along with Ronald and Marcia Hulshizer of St.Ansgar, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Katie Heard and Ryan Hulshizer. They will be married on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. Dinner and reception will follow at Carpenter Community Center in Carpenter, Iowa. Katie is a graduate of Austin High School and Riverland Community College, and currently a student of Minnesota State University in Mankato in the bachelor of science in nursing program. She is employed by Mayo Health Systems in Austin, Minn., as a registered nurse. Ryan is a graduate of St.Ansgar High School and Luther College, and a current student of the American College, pursuing the certified financial planner designation. He is employed by Farm Bureau Financial Services in Northwood, Iowa. The couple is registered at Target, PamperedChef.com and Kohls.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT River City Rage

Front Row: Assistant Coach Gary Wiemann; Assistant Coach Tim Dettmer; Erik McHenry, Bradley Vaith, Nick Danielson, Jeffrey Skogen, Parker Lien, Head Coach Brian McHenry. Back Row: Avery Mellman, Grey Johnson, J.J. Wickman, Connor Wiemann, Adam Dettmer Congratulations to the River City Rage 9-U Baseball team on a very good first year of competition. They played in four tournaments and a few area games and scrimmages. Thank you to the coaches for your time and instructional talents. Special thanks to the following sponsors: Mason City Clinic - ENT Department, Edwards-Brandt/Iowa Realty, Kum & Go, Northern Cedar Service Co., Decker Sporting Goods, Kraft Foods, Central Park Dentistry, Formalities, Jon and Barb Yankey, Upper Cut, Hildebrand Real Estate, Gene and Margie Steinberg, Pritchards of Mason City. Because of your financial support a lot of families were able to enjoy a fun season of baseball. Thanks again.

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Mason City Crossfire

Back Row L to R: Coach Kari Mentink, Kelsey Walswick, Kaitlyn Roberts, Macy Alexander, Skyler Johnson, Sierra Miner, Alicia Hoeft, Coach Kariann Brown Front Row L to R: Bobby Tilkes, McKenna Mentink, Anna Lensing, Megan Meyer, Erica Mariner, Coach Annalisa Miner. Thank you to our sponsors: Natural Plus Nursery, Culligan Water, Robertson Manufacturing, A&I Auto Inc., Fantastic Sam’s, Farmers State Bank, John’s Construction, Clyde White, B-Mo’s Pizza, Sportsman’s Lounge, North Iowa Eye Clinic.

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RETIREMENT Tice retires CHARLES CITY — David Tice, of Charles City, will be honored at a retirement open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at 704 S. Grand Ave., (Charles City fire station). The public is welcome to attend. Cards may be sent to: 1900 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616. Tice is retiring from EMS (Emergency Medical Services) after 33 years of

Leeper, 50 years

40th Wedding Anniversary

service. He is also retiring as an Iowa operations manager at American Medical Response, Charles City.

Warren and Mary Woerner are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary July 24, 2011. They were married July 24, 1971, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City. They have two children, Francis and Charlie Woerner, and five grandchildren, Carlos, Ryan, Andy, Jacob, and Zach. Cards wishing them a happy anniversary may be sent to Warren and Mary Woerner, 17539 Jonquil Ave., Clear Lake, IA, 50428.

CLEAR LAKE — Terry Leeper and Joan (Williams) Leeper were married Aug. 6, 1961, at First United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The couple are retired from careers in education. They resided in Marshalltown until moving to Clear Lake in 2007. They reside in Chandler, Ariz., during the winter. They will celebrate their anniversary with family and friends. The couple’s children are daughter Angela Leeper of Kansas City and daughter and son-in-law Amy and Pat Breen and grandchildren Danielle, Jackson and Carly of Ames, Iowa. Greetings may be sent to: 2700 N. Shore Drive, Unit L36, Clear Lake, IA, 50428.

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Hall, 40 years

Kephart, 50 years Kenneth Kephart and Darlene Kruger Kephart of Riceville, Iowa, were married on Aug. 19, 1961, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, Iowa. No gifts requested, please. The couple’s children and their spouses are Doug and Sandy Kephart of Hutchinson, Minn., Lori and Ralph Elliott of Grinnell, Iowa, and Steve Kephart of Yorktown, Va. They have seven grandchildren

Sletten, 35 years

Fish, 50 years MASON CITY — Jack Fish and Portia (Tolliver) Fish of Mission, Texas, were married Aug. 5, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. Cards can be sent to Jack and Portia Fish at 16 22nd St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 50401. The couple’s children and their spouses are Kathy (Doug) Miller, Ackley, Iowa; Michelle (Geno) Pyse, Rochester, Minn. They have five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

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MASON CITY — Mervin Sletten and Ann (Hudson) Sletten of Mason City were married July 31, 1976, at First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. The couple’s children are Kristi and Mike Myers field of Waterloo. Grandchildren are McKenzie, of Mason City, and Katie Abby and Kaylee Myers. Sletten and Robert Deri-

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The family of Helen Ritter would like to “Thank” Thank you everyone for their words of comfort and prayers, the food that was brought in, the cards and lovely memoriThanks to everyone who helped turn our very imporals during this difficult time. Special thank you to the tant 60th wedding anniversary with phone calls, gifts, Heritage Care Center, Dr. Broman and Rev. Patti emails, and cards into an extra special day. It was great Aurand. hearing from all. — The Ritter Family — Bob and DeDe Engleman

Dennis Hall and Bev (Whipple) Hall were married Aug. 6, 1971, at the Church of Christ in Hampton, Iowa. They will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a family dinner and following that, a trip through the New England states. Dennis and Bev are the parents of three children: Darren (Mary) Hall of San Diego, Calif., Lance Hall of Mason City and Minda (Michael) Jones of Mason City. Grandchildren are Tori, Noah, Peyton, Daltyn and Coltyn of Mason City.

Dirksen, 50 years Larry and Ruth Dirksen will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4, 2011. They were married at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church back in 1961! Congratulations! You are invited to help them celebrate by sending them a card or note with special thoughts and memories to: Larry and Ruth Dirksen, 115 Third St. N.E., Buffalo Center, IA, 50424.

ENGAGED Mehmen, Halvorson LEAH MEHMEN, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, is the daughter of Gary and Lori Mehmen of Orchard, Iowa. Leah is self employed. THOMAS HALVORSON, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, is the son of Curt and Annette Halvorson of St. Ansgar. Thomas is employed by Osage Auto Body in Osage, Iowa. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn.

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Knott, Grupp WILLMAR, Minn. — Melissa Grupp and Tyler Knott were united in marriage on June 11, 2011, at Willmar United Methodist Church in Willmar, Minn., by Pastor Jack Rehnberg. Melissa is the daughter of Jeff and Jackie Grupp of Hanover, Minn. Melissa’s grandparents are Carl and Carlynn Grupp of Mason City, Iowa. Tyler’s parents are Wayne and Carmen Knott of Raymond, Minn. Tyler’s grandparents are Don and LuAnn Knott of Raymond, Minn., and Mavis Hultgren of Raymond, Minn. Maid of honor was Rebecca Grupp. Melissa’s other attendants were Emma Knott, Hannah Knott, Jaime Leuer, and Anna Becker. Best Man was Scott Schultz. Tyler’s other attendants were Darren Solbrack, Pete Pfeffer, and Carl Grupp. The flower girl was Ella Johnson. The ring bearers were Emerson Johnson and Joey Hultgren.

A reception was held at The Oaks at Eagle Creek, hosted by Larinda and Travis Becker and Larry and Cindy Rice. Melissa graduated from Buffalo High School and St. Cloud State University. Melissa is employed by Diversey Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis. Tyler graduated from MACCRAY High School and St. Cloud State University. Tyler is employed by Epitopix of Willmar, Minn. The couple will reside in Willmar, Minn.

Maakestad-Kvisle Reunion The 98th annual Maakestad-Kvisle Reunion will be held on the first Sunday in August, the 7th. (Note the change.) A potluck dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Eden Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 3105 Glass Avenue, rural Rudd. The church telephone is 641-395-2628. Please bring your own table service. Coffee will be provided. Officers are Ruth Sponheim of Osage, James Klemesrud of New Richmond, Wis., and Phil and Julie Birkedal of Mason City.

The graduating class from Mason City High School Class of 1976 is having a class reunion on Aug. 20, 2011 at Mason City Country Club 6 p.m. to midnight Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar $25 per person paid to: MCHS Class of 76 RSVP to P.O. Box 581 Mason City IA 50402

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Five years gone by

Birthday Party Open House Sunday, July 31, 4 p.m., Pleasant Valley Golf Club, 405 N. First St. Thornton, Iowa. For my husband — Clancy Wiebenga who turned 70. For my aunt — Florence Dewey who turned 82. And a memory birthday for my brother, Michael Zirbel, who would have turned 58-years-old, on July 31. With Love, —All your family

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Thank you to the family of “Arly” Waddingham for requesting memorials go to People Against Cancer. Your generous responses will establish the “Arlyn Waddingham Fund” for Prevention/Treatment of prostate cancer. Those wishing to contribute — People Against Cancer — 604 East St., Otho, IA, 50569 or call 1-800NOCANCER non profit 501 (c) (3). New Directions in The War Against Cancer.

The family of Raymond Eskildsen would like to say “thank you” to everyone that sent cards, flowers and food. For those offering condolences, prayers and for sharing special memories in Ray’s behalf. A special thank you to his “VFW family,” Mercy Dialysis Center, Oakwood and Heritage Care Facilities. God saw him getting tired and has given him a rest. Home now free... at peace in the presence of God. He only takes the best. Missing him dearly, — Eskildsen Family

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It is difficult to describehow grateful we are for the kindnesses shown to us by so many since Bill passed away. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you, and we wish God’s blessings upon you. Your compassion will never be forgotten. From Bill Marshall’s Family — Linda, Becky, Mark, Mindy and Chuck, Jordan, Mason and Lauren

The family of Henry (Howard) Ludens expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone for the many prayers, cards, comforting words, memorials, food, and numerous other acts of kindness following his death. — Shirley Ludens, Wife Steve and Lynne Ludens, Jonathan and Ellie Drs. Brent and Renè Dutkowski Ludens, Meredith and Sam

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Luther College graduates DECORAH — Luther College held commencement ceremonies May 22, at Luther College’s Carlson Stadium. Students graduating summa cum laude received a grade point average of 3.90 and above; students graduating magna cum laude received a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and students graduating cum laude received a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69. North Iowa graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees and their fields of study are as follows: GREENE — Molly Marquard, Spanish and communication studies, graduated magna cum laude. LAKE MILLS — Nicholas Rice, art. MASON CITY — Mackenzie Latham, management. OSAGE — Dustin Balsley, history; Karina Koschmeder, nursing. PLAINFIELD — Emily Sharp, nursing, graduated cum laude. RICEVILLE — Dustin Noble, management. THOMPSON — Anya Johnson, English, graduated magna cum laude. TITONKA — Jamie Kardoes, health. VENTURA — Blair Boehnke, biology, graduated magna cum laude.

THANK YOU Thank You! Madeline Peterson wishes to express her heartfelt thanks to all of her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends who attended her 100th year of life celebration on July 2, and to all of those who sent cards, flowers, and gifts. Special thanks go to Lila, and the ladies of the Wesley Women’s Society for their help in serving at the celebration, and to HyVee East for preparation of the delightful refreshments. It was a most happy day for me and all my family. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS ILLINOIS Waldorf graduates Malta — Christine Joy FOREST CITY — WalWellendorf, major: comdorf College released the munications. names of its 2011 spring INDIANA graduates. Marion — Jeffrey R. Students graduating as Fiebig, major: communicaWaldorf Scholars graduated tions. from Waldorf Honors ColIOWA lege; students graduating Armstrong — Scott Dale summa cum laude had a Thompson, major: busigrade point average of 3.9 ness; Tanner Lee Zirbel, and above; students gradu- major: psychology, minor: ating magna cum laude had business. a grade point average Belmond — Steven between 3.7-3.89. Students Michael Pals, major: histograduating cum laude had a ry, minor: humanities, grade point average of 3.5graduated cum laude; 3.69. William Henry Woolery, The names of graduates major: psychology. and their field of study are Boone — Kristina R. as follows: Jones, major: elementary ARIZONA education, graduated Mesa — Cynthia Marie summa cum laude; Molly Murillo, major: wellness. Laine Lumley, major: comCALIFORNIA munications and creative Compton — Travonne writing, minor: English, Laron Edwards, major: graduated magna cum Foundations of Education. laude. Riverside — Jeff Marval, Britt— Sara Lynne Olson, major: English, minor: major: elementary educahumanities and creative tion; Sarah M. Swanson, writing; Cameron Wise, major: physical education, major: wellness. minor: wellness exercise San Dimas — Damien science and health promoPatrick Riley, major: psytion, graduated summa cum chology. laude. Temecula — Steven Kyle Center Point — Jason Boucher, major: business, Neil Andrews, major: fire minor: wellness — health science administration, promotion. graduated summa cum Walnut — Christopher J. laude. Gomez, major: Foundations Charles City — Andrea of Education. Kay Blanchard, major: wellFLORIDA ness, graduated cum laude; Miami — Venel Rene, Adam L. Herrick, major: major: psychology; Jeffrey biology, graduated magna B. Roman, major: business. cum laude; Jennifer A. SutSt. Cloud — Todd Fletch- ton, major: psychology; er Weidman, major: fire sci- Melissa Kay Vance, major: ence administration, gradu- business. ated summa cum laude. Clarion — Alison Rae GEORGIA March, major: biology; Columbus — Brandon summa cum laude. Tyree Porter, major: comClear Lake — Kylea Jo munications. Dieken, major: English and Dawsonville — Shawn theatre; Bethanie Suzanne Matthew Sosebee, major: Farus, major: history; Foundations of America. minor: humanities; BenIDAHO jamin David Nieman, Pocatello — Kara J. major: business; Lauren Searcy, major: English and Trembath-Neuberger, creative writing, minor: major: creative writing and psychology. English, graduated magna

cum laude. Des Moines — Julie Griffin, major: Foundations of Education; Jason Michael Homard, major: music education and music performance; Dayetoven Raleigh, major: communications, minor: psychology. Ellsworth — Jordan Rae Story, major: humanities, minor: psycholoy; Logan Hannah Story, major: business, graduated cum laude. Fairfield — Jennifer Renee Mclarney, major: business. Forest City — Whitney Nicole Bolinger, major: humanities, minor: psychology; Samantha Boucher, major, elementary education; Wendy J. Cobb, major: physical education; Whitney Cobb, major: wellness, minor: business; Catherine Elizabeth Dos Santos, major: organizational leadership, graduated magna cum laude; Anna A. Eggebraaten, major: English, minor: humanities and creative writing; Nicole Gray, major: wellness; Mark Lanny Jenkins, major: biology education; Cheryl Schleuger Kurtzleben, major: business, graduated summa cum laude; Valerie Anna Miller, major: communications; Charity Nicole Olson, major: Foundations of Education; Marit Kristine Rheinheimer, major: elementary education, graduated summa cum laude; Pamela R. Wilson, major: business, graduated cum laude. Garner — Kevin Michael Beatty, major: business; Kandyce Daniels, major: psychology and business; Joshua Thomas Johnson, major: business. Grimes — Alicia C. Gibbs, major: psychology, Waldorf Scholar. Independence — Samantha Michelle Cabalka, major: business. Jefferson — Johnathan M. Lawson, major: wellness.

Johnston — Jacob Ryan Meyers, major: Foundations of Education, minor: social science. Keystone — Marissa Joyce Hopper, major: interdisciplinary, minor: humanities, Waldorf Scholar. Lake Mills — Stacy J. Anderson-Bergo, major: interdisciplinary; Brett Allen Cole, major: history education; Toni M. Erdahl, major: communmications, minor: business, graduated summa cum laude; Allen F. Mannes, major: music education; Trinity Ann Renchin, major: business, graduated magna cum laude. Lake Park — Elena Rose Henriksen, major: interdisciplinary, minor: Shakespeare and humanities, graduated cum laude. Manchester — Kelly I. Detrich, major: elementary education. Manly — Keith Reuter, major: elementary education, graduated summa cum laude. Mason City — Yolanda Warner, major: communications, graduated cum laude. Monona — Jeremy Winters, major: wellness. Onawa — Rebekah Morgan, major: psychology and creative writing, graduated magna cum laude. Oskaloosa — Autumn Elizabeth Reisetter, major: physical education, graduated cum laude. St. Ansgar — Kody L. Moses, major: psychology, graduated cum laude. Story City — Alicia Jo Danielson, major: history, minor: humanities and religion, Waldorf Scholar, graduated magna cum laude. Thompson — Aaron Robert Olson, major: communications, graduated magna cum laude. Thornton — Emily Rose Jackson, major: business, graduated summa cum laude.

Van Horne — Jessica Rae Schiermeister, major: theatre arts, minor: Shakespeare and humanities, graduated cum laude. Webster City — Brittany D. Smith, major: history education. MINNESOTA Albert Lea — Brian J. Anderson, major: creative writing and humanities, minor: history; Joshua Kent Otterman, major: creative writing and English, minor: humanities, Waldorf Scholar, graduated cum laude. Andover — Corey J. Lange, major: biology, minor: religion. Brewster — Kelli K. Correll, major: business. Cannon Falls — Brittany Leigh Fennern, major: elementary education, graduated magna cum laude. Canton — Caitlin Suzanne Leitzen, major: communications, minor: English, Waldorf Scholar, magna cum laude. Fairmont — Megan Forster, major: elementary education, graduated magna cum laude. Fridley — Austin Douglas Getzel, major: Foundations of Education. Hayfield — Kasey Krekling, major: elementary education, graduated cum laude. Kasson — Ashleigh Lorelle Betha, major: psychology, minor: history, Waldorf Scholar, graduated summa cum laude. Owatonna — Matthew Knutson, major: communications, minor: business, Waldorf Scholar, graduated magna cum laude. Sherburn — Emily Ann Schlenk, major: English, minor: humanities, graduated magna cum laude. Warren — Jessica L. Aakre, major: math education, graduated summa cum laude. Waseca — Samantha Boje, major: business. Wayzata — Jeffrey Michael Peterson, major:

physical education. Winona — Samantha Jane Kohner, major: business, minor: theatre, graduated magna cum laude. MISSOURI Harrisonville — Luke Andrew Gassman, major: sport management. Joplin — Logan A. Nelson, major: Foundations of Education. La Monte — Allen Douglas Bell, major: business. St. Louis — Kaleigh Ann Little, major: psychology, minor: wellness. NORTH CAROLINA Liberty — Kevin Rohrer, major: fire science administration, graduated summa cum laude. OHIO New Carlisle — Matthew T. Klaus, major: business, graduated summa cum laude. SOUTH DAKOTA Brandon —Drew Gustav Jackson, major: music-arts management, minor: business, graduated magna cum laude. VIRGINIA Mechanicsville — Kevin Todd Spruill, major: fire science administration, graduated summa cum laude. WISCONSIN Fall Creek —Kayla Clark, major: psychology. Menomonie — Kevin B. Herrmann, major: business, minor: psychology, graduated magna cum laude. Wisconsin Rapids — Alyssa W. Lee, major: wellness, minor: religion. BRAZIL Belo Hoizonte — Daniel Scarano Coimbra, major: Foundations of Education. CANADA Saskatchewan, Willowbrook — Tyson G. Nesbitt, major: Foundations of Education. ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa — Zekarias F. Negassa, major: business. MADAGASCAR Fianarantsoa — Mamisoa Seraphine Ranaivoson, major: communications.

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Arlene McDermott, 90

Fondest 90th birthday greetings to Arlene McDermott of Britt, Iowa, born July, 28, 1921,

Arnie Pearson, 85

Richard Fairbanks, 90 MASON CITY — Richard Fairbanks will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Rose Bowl, Mason City. Birthday greetings can be sent to Dick at: 2050 Hunters Ridge Dr., Mason City, IA 50401. His actual birthday is Aug. 28.

CLEAR LAKE — Arnie Pearson, of Mason City, will celebrate his 85th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Clear Lake Band Shell Community Room, Clear Lake. All are invited. Arnie requests no gifts, just your presence. He was born Aug. 1, 1926.

— From her 12 children on behalf of her relatives and friends, everywhere.

The Kindergarten Lady is gonna turn “80” on 8-5-11. Happy Birthday to Phyllis Walton!!!

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Arlene Kammrad, 80 MASON CITY — Arlene Kammrad celebrated her 80th birthday on July 28. Cards may be sent to: 38 Kentucky Court., Mason City, IA 50401.

OTTUMWA — Brook and Stephanie Richardson, of Ottumwa, are the parents of a son, Cohen Christopher Richardson, born at 3:34 a.m. June 21, 2011 at Ottumwa Regional Hospital, Ottumwa. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz., and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Chris and Bonnie Bahnsen, of Mason City, and Bill and Patty Richardson, of Fairfield. Great-grandparents are Jim and Marjorie Bahnsen, of Mason City, and Margaret Cooper, of Fairfield.

GARNER — Carrie Greiman will celebrate her 90th birthday on Aug. 5. Her children, LaVonna, Annalee, Vickie, Beth, Garrett and Tracy, had a dinner in her honor. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 2065 Quincy Ave., Garner, IA 50438.

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