Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, October 25, 2015
ANNIVERSARY
ENGAGEMENT Liekweg, 50 years Rex Liekweg and Janice Carlson Liekweg of Rockwell, Iowa, were married Oct. 29, 1965, in South Dakota. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards can be sent to Rex and Janice Liekweg, 3707 Partridge Ave., Rockwell, IA 50469. The couple has requested no gifts please.
ANNIVERSARY
Dvorak, Woods Jenny Dvorak of Ventura, Iowa, and Tyler Woods of Fairbank, Iowa, will be married at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles, Florida. Jenny and Tyler are planning a delayed reception at The Music Man Square in April 2016.
DAY TO REMEMBER Younge, 50 years Gary and Bonnie (Poohl) Younge of Thornton, Iowa, were married on Oct. 30, 1965, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with a family dinner and a future trip to Leech Lake. Cards may be sent to the couple at Gary and Bonnie Young, PO Box 215, 205 Willow St., Thornton, IA 50479.
Congratulations Ben Epperly, State Champ! Ben Epperly, 16, won the Class 4A boys state golf championship Oct. 10, at Elmhurst Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Ben, a junior at West Des Moines Valley, won the two-day tournament by 6 strokes, with a final day 68.
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Weddings
Birthdays
Delmar Austinson, 80 Delmar Austinson, of Mason City, will celebrate his 80th birthday Nov. 7, with a card shower. He was born Nov. 7, 1935. Cards can be sent to Delmar at the following address: 2904 Sunrise Court, Mason City, IA 50401. Happy Birthday to a great husband, father, grandpa and greatgrandpa. We love you! — Love, your family
Awards & Achievements Freilinger, Morrow
Clear Lake Arts Center awards scholarships
DECORAH — Jamie Morrow and Brent Freilinger were married Aug. 29, 2015, at Glenwood Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa. The reception was at De Novo Barn in Decorah. Jamie is the daughter of Jim and Diana Morrow of Decorah, formerly of Mason City, Iowa. She is a 2007 graduate of Mason City High School, a 2010 graduate of UNI, and a 2015 graduate of NICC in Calmar. She is employed as an RN in Decorah. Brent is a 2007 graduate of Decorah High School and a graduate of NICC in Calmar. He is employed as an electrician at Perry Novak Electrical of Decorah. The couple honeymooned with a Caribbean cruise and reside in Decorah.
CLEAR LAKE — Brie Wagler, of Clear Lake, and Erin McDonald, of Mason City, each received $250 scholarships from the Clear Lake Arts Center, to assist in furthering their exploration and discovery of the arts. Wagler, a graduate of Clear Lake High School, attends North Iowa Area Community College and is studying ag business. McDonald, a graduate of Newman Catholic High School, is a student at Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in art and design — graphic design. Both students were involved in art classes throughout high school and volunteered on different projects at the Arts Center.
Mercy College of Health Sciences announces honors DES MOINES — Mercy College of Health Sciences released its 2015 summer honors list. North Iowa students recognized include: ALGONA: Megan Crosser, Dean’s List, JoHanna Degen, President’s List. CHARLES CITY: Lora Fessel, President’s List. GARNER: Ashley Anderson, Dean’s List.
Wendel, Stinson
Happy 87th Birthday! Ron Pringnitz will celebrate his 87th birthday on Nov 1. Cards may be sent to Ron at: 813 N. Sunset St., Kanawha, IA 50447.
The parents of Kristie Stinson and Kaleb Wendel announce their marriage, which was held Sept. 5, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Iowa. Parents of the couple are Mike and Mary Brown of Clinton; Pam Wendel of Independence and Rob and Anita Wendel of Grafton. Kristie is employed at Elevate Salon and Spa, and Kaleb at Ruffalo Noel Levitz in Cedar Rapids, where the couple are residing. They will be honeymooning in the Dominican of Republic in November.
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Katherine Claire Meehlhause LUCAS, Texas- Mark and Tricia Meehlhause, of Lucas, Texas, are the parents of a daughter, Katherine, born on May 7, 2015. Katherine is welcomed by Margaret and Nolan. Grandparents are Vivian Meehlhause of Fairview, Texas, and Clear Lake, Iowa, and Terry and Karen Stewart, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
ENGAGEMENT Dvorak, Woods JENNY DVORAK, of Ventura, Iowa, is the daughter of Cindy Dvorak and the late Phil Dvorak of Ventura, Iowa. Jenny graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2013, and is employed by Hawkeye Community College Child Development Center in Waterloo, Iowa. TYLER WOODS, of Fairbank, Iowa, is the son of Denise (Loras) Little and Mike (Denise) Woods of Fairbank, Iowa. Tyler graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2013, and is employed by Myers Polaris and US Army National Guard in Fairbank, Iowa. The couple will be mar- Beachside Hotel in Sunny ried at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Isles, Florida. Jenny and Tyler are Nov. 20, 2015, at Newport
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS Minnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams Sunday, November 8 Noon
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• Fall Scarves • Ponchos • Fall Scented Candles • Chai Tea planning a delayed reception at The Music Man Square in April 2016.
A heartfelt thank you for all the cards, flowers,
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DAY TO REMEMBER
AWARD
ANNIVERSARY
Bushbaum, 50 years In memory of James (Jim) Oldenburger
Ben Epperly Class 4A Boys State Golf Champ
In loving memory of Jim Oldenburger One year ago yesterday our lives changed, and yet we will never forget. We never dreamed your death so near. The pain of parting without a good-bye. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you, Remembering your humor, sarcasm, and honesty. Many kind words and memories of Jim Continue to be a great comfort to us during our time Of moving from seeing him by sight to seeing him in memories. Thank you, Jim, for the memories we have for life. Never forgotten — Always in our Hearts — Forever Loved Diane, Vicki, Sherri, Teresa, Jodi, and family
CEDAR RAPIDS | Ben Epperly, 16, won the Class 4A boys state golf championship Oct. 10, at Elmhurst Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Ben, a junior at West Des Moines Valley, won the two-day tournament by 6 strokes, with a final day 68. Ben was also voted first team all state, and made the all-tournament team. He is the son of Brad Epperly, a 1986 Mason City graduate, and grandson of Steve and BJ Epperly, of Mason City, and Jim and Ramona Adkins of Urbandale, formerly of Mason City.
DAY TO REMEMBER In Memory
Memorial Marjorie Rippentrop Sept. 6, 1935 – Oct. 24, 2014 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Loved and missed very much By your family and friends
Norman E. McManus July 1941-October 1985 Tenderly we treasure the past, Memories that will always last. When we cease to think of you, Will be when God has called us too. Still missed, loved and always dear, to your family: Shirley, Helen, Carolyn, Alice, Sandra, Michael, Linda and Mary
DUMONT — John Bushbaum and Maxine Witt Bushbaum of Dumont, Iowa, were married Oct. 31, 1965, in Hudson, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family vacation at Lake Hattie in Minnesota this past summer. Cards can be sent to John and Maxine Bushbaum at 1404 W. Broadway, Dumont, IA 50625. The couple’s children and their spouses are Rita Taylor-Stewart (Ron) – Atkins; Ron Bushbaum — Cedar Rapids; Renee Lyons (Ron) – Atkins and Ryan Bushbaum (Charlotte) — Cedar Falls. They have 10 grandchildren.
Gabel, 10 years Al and Nancy (Chamberlin) Gabel celebrated their 10th anniversary early in October with a trip to Colorado. They were married on Oct. 21, 2005, in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Mason City by Pastor Jim Stiles and Pastor Jim Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church. Their children and spouses are David and (Michele) Gabel of Indianola, Iowa, Sarah and (Jeff) Borengasser of Aurora, Colorado, and Zachary Gabel of Charles City, Iowa. They have three grandsons.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Thank you Thank You Thank you to all my friends and family who helped me celebrate my 70th birthday. The notes,
Thank you to my wife and cards, and gifts were greatly appreciated. It was children for putting this wonderful day together. a beautiful day to remiRichard Rieman nisce with all the people who have touched my life.
Klang, 50 years Dietrich, 70 years CLEAR LAKE — Glen and Dorothy Dietrich were married at the Methodist Church in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Nov. 4, 1945. The couple will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a family dinner. Their children are Delores (Dan) Thompson, Pam (Ron) Killmer, and Joyce Ficken. They are blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Please help Glen and Dorothy celebrate this milestone by sending your well wishes, memories and stories to 2217 14th Place N., Clear Lake, IA 50428.
Benda, 60 years FOREST CITY — Mark and Pat Benda of Forest City, Iowa, were married Oct. 22, 1955. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple’s children and their spouses are Pam and Cary Christensen, Ankeny, Iowa; Chris and Jenn Benda, Gilbert, Iowa; Mary and Stan Guthrie, Clive, Iowa; Steven and Tammy Benda, Ankeny, Iowa. They have seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. May those who love us, love us And those that don’t love us, May God turn their hearts; And if he doesn’t turn their hearts, May he turn their ankles So we’ll know them by their limping (An old Gaelic blessing)
CLEAR LAKE — David Leroy Klang and Vicky Ann Steenhard Klang of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married Oct. 16, 1965, in Meservey, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Open Bible Youth Center, 608 S. Eighth St. in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple’s children and their spouses are Lorie Smith, Chicago, Illinois, Mark and KarrieJo VanderPloeg, Clear Lake, Iowa, Chad and Kristie Bull, Machesney Park, Illinois. They have 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thank you Thank You
Heartfelt thanks to all our friends and family for their kindness and sympathy during the time of Colleen M. Obrecht’s passing. We shall cherish Thank You Colleen’s memories that will live long in our hearts. We would like to thank our children, grandchildren Family, and great-grandchildren for the wonderful celebration Loved ones of they honored us with for our 60th Wedding Anniversary. Colleen M. Obrecht Thanks to our friends and family for the cards, phone calls and good wishes. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Marjorie and Bob Nordmeyer
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Liekweg, 50 years ROCKWELL — Rex Liekweg and Janice Carlson Liekweg of Rockwell, Iowa, were married Oct. 29, 1965, in South Dakota. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. The couple’s children and their spouses are Todd and Dawn Liekweg, Rockwell; Juli and Rich Fjone, Swaledale; and Greg and Denae Liekweg, Rockwell. The
couple also have nine grandchildren: Chelsey (Cody) Schulz, Dougherty; Casey (Brandon) Wood, Rudd; Cheyenne Liekweg, Rockwell; Matthew Fjone, Thornton; Emily Fjone, Colorado; Josi and Michael Fjone, Swaledale; Cole and Kaitlyn Liekweg, Rockwell, and three great-grandchildren: Blaine, Braxtyn and Brezlyn Schulz of Dougherty. Cards can be sent to Rex and Janice Liekweg, 3707 Partridge Ave., Rockwell, IA 50469. The couple has requested no gifts please.
Younge, 50 years Gary and Bonnie (Poohl) Younge of Thornton, Iowa, were married on Oct. 30, 1965, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with a family dinner and a future trip to Leech Lake. The couple’s children are Kim Younge, Marshalltown, Iowa, and Michael (Rhonda) Younge, Thornton, Iowa; Grandchildren are Chandler Holsapple, Jordan Benge and Nathan Benge. Cards may be sent to the couple at Gary and Bonnie Young, PO Box 215, 205 Willow St., Thornton, IA 50479.
Bamrick, 65 years ROCKWELL — Joe Bamrick and Jean Madden Bamrick of Rockwell, Iowa, were married Oct. 28, 1950, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 65th anniversary with a private party Oct. 24. The couple’s children and their spouses are Shae and Bill Mahlstadt, Mission Viejo, California; Denise Bamrick, Huntington Beach, California; Colleen and Rick Pearce, Rockwell, Iowa; Pat and Julie Bamrick, Lawton, Iowa; David Bamrick, Rockwell, Iowa, and Maureen Bamrick-Burtness and Kevin Burtness, Clear Lake, Iowa. They have 14 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Cards can be sent to Joe and Jean Bamrick, 616 Southview Drive, Rockwell, IA 50469. They have requested no gifts please.
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Award & AchievementS Abe Cink named Exchange Club’s ‘Youth of the Month’ MASON CITY — The Exchange Club of Mason City has named Abraham “Abe” Cink “Youth of the Month” for October. He is the son of Diana Cink and is a senior at Newman Catholic High School. Cink carries a 4.0 grade point average and has been on all semester honor rolls during high school, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Abe has participated in football, golf, chorus, show choir and musicals. Cink In addition, Cink works at Good Shepherd and in his free time enjoys reading, weightlifting and anything to do with electrical, mechanical, carpentry and programming. Though his college choice is undecided, he plans to study aerospace engineering with a minor in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Mason City students honored by Belin-Blank Center MASON CITY — Grant Bohls, a student at Lincoln Intermediate School, and Jacob Frieden, a student at Mason City High School, were among 500 students from Iowa and throughout the nation who were recently invited to be honored at the University of Iowa BelinBlank Center’s Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony was held Oct. 11, at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus. Students were invited to be recognized by the center for exceptional performance in the Belin-Blank Center student talent search. The Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development is an international full-service gifted education center at the University of Iowa’s College of Education. To learn more about the center visit: www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank.
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ENGAGEMENT MARSHALL WEEKS, of Clear Lake, Iowa, is the son of Ann Weeks (Clear RACHEL ROUTIER, Lake); Pat and Jeaneal of Manchester, Iowa, is the Weeks (Cedar Rapids). daughter of Terri and Dave Marshall will graduate from Staner (Earlville); Dennis and Kay Routier (Manches- University of Northern ter). Rachel graduated from Iowa in 2017 (anticipated), and is employed by Kirkthe University of Northern wood Community College Iowa with a Master of Arts in 2014, and Iowa State Uni- in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The couple will be marversity with a Bachelor of Arts in 2011. She is employed ried at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at PM Park in by Ruffalo Noel Levitz in Clear Lake, Iowa. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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