Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, August 23, 2015
ANNIVERSARY WEDDING
Renner, 50 years Bill and Julie Renner of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly lifelong residents of Garner, will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with an open house, hosted by their daughters, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 206 Walnut St., Ankeny.
Congratulations Evan and Emily Peterson Happily Ever After Party will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 2015,at The Lakeview Community Room, 10 N Lakeview Drive Clear Lake, Iowa.
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ENGAGEMENT Wyborny, 65th Anniversary ROCK FALLS — Roger Wyborny and Shirley Hansen were married Sept. 3, 1950, at Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock Falls. They will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with their family on Labor Day weekend.
Olson, Moorehead Bailey Olson of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tyler Moorehead of Des Moines, Iowa, will be married at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Church in Mason City, Iowa.
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WEDDING
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Celebrations How to Submit Your Items
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 5:00 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 change. (See chart below.)
Pederson, Peterson
Wyborny, 65th Anniversary
Congratulations Emily Pederson and Evan Peterson of Rochester, Minnesota, were married in Costa Rica on July 28, 2015. Emily is the daughter of Brian and Vicki Pederson of Nora Springs and Evan is the son of Jan Peterson and the late Eddy Peterson of Harcourt, Iowa. Evan and Emily Peterson Happily Ever After Party will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 2015, at The Lakeview Community Room, 10 N. Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa.
ROCK FALLS — Roger Wyborny and Shirley Hansen were married Sept. 3, 1950, at Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock Falls. The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with their family on Labor Day weekend. Cards can be sent to: Roger and Shirley Wyborny, 9 West River St., Rock Falls, IA 50467.
BIRTHDAY Lorraine Hall, 100 Lorraine Hall, of Nora Springs, will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in the Community Room at City Hall in Nora Springs. Cards can be sent to her at: 39 Ponderosa Court, Nora Springs, IA 50458.
Jim and Margaret McLaughlin MASON CITY — James A. McLaughlin and Margaret A. McLaughlin (Fitzgerald) of Mason City, Iowa, were married Aug. 27, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church in Rockwell, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards can be sent to James and Margaret McLaughlin at 9 Farmstead Square, Mason City, IA 50401. They have six daughters, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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 and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.) Birth Announcements: Standard birth announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and 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 and special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 column photo and 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. (See chart below.) Cards of Thanks: will be published for $10 up to 50 words. 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 column B&W photo inside. Photo Charges: 1 column 2 column
Black & White $26.50 $36.50
Color $36.50 $56.50
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AWARD & ACHIEVEMENT
PRAYER Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. M.M.S.
Annette Shultz, 80
Joyce Francis, 80
Annette Shultz, of Mason City, formerly of Greene, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the MacNider Art Museum in Mason City. She requests no gifts, please. Please join Kent and Craig Shultz and their families as they help their mother, Annette, celebrate her 80th birthday. This is a public open house, and all family, friends, and former students are welcome to join in the celebration. Annette was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in Casper, Wyoming. Cards can be sent to Annette at: 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Unit 20, Mason City, IA 50401.
Please join us in celebrating Joyce (Miller) Francis’ 80th birthday at an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Georgia Hanford Park, Mason City. Joyce worked for many years at Good Shepherd and would enjoy seeing her past co-workers and friends. No gifts are requested, just bring a memory and a smile! Joyce was born Aug. 14, 1935.
Lee Melhus, 82 Lee Melhus, of Clear Lake, will celebrate his 82nd birthday with a card shower. He was born Aug. 22, 1933. Cards can be sent to Lee at: 1300 7th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428.
AWARD & ACHIEVEMENT UW-Madison announces spring graduates MADISON, Wis. — Several North Iowa students received degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring 2015 commencement exercises. Graduates include: DOUGHERTY: Sean Staudt, Master of Science, chemistry. GOODELL: Kelly Wilhelm, Doctor of Philosophy, soil science. GREENE: Ethan Smidt, Master of Science, agronomy.
THANK YOU Thank You Thanks to everyone who was so gracious and caring of Dad at Mercy, Oakwood, Hospice, Cody and everyone at WardVan Slyke, Michelle Kingland and his special and wonderful neighbors who touched Dad’s and our life and made everything so much easier.
THANK YOU Thank You Thank you family and friends for helping me celebrate my 90th birthday at an openhouse party last Sunday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. I appreciate the cards, gifts, and well-wishes very much. God bless everyone for the precious memories that will last a lifetime! Juanita Kruger
Students earn Central College scholarships PELLA — The following North Iowa first-year students at Central College earned Presidential and Cornerstone Scholarships. The Cornerstone Scholarship is for $13,500 and the Presidential Scholarship ranges from $14,500 to $18,500 based on academics. BELMOND: Brianna High, Cornerstone Scholarship. BRITT: Whitney Burgardt, Presidential Scholarship. CLEAR LAKE: Kirsten Jordan, Presidential Scholarship. GARNER: Corey Hauptmann, Presidential Scholarship. NORA SPRINGS: Emma Arickx, Presidential Scholarship RICEVILLE: Hannah Cross, Presidential Scholarship. ST. ANSGAR: Scott Sievert, Presidential Scholarship. STACYVILLE: Chase Brumm, Cornerstone Scholarship.
Thank you all so much. The family of George Peterson
INTRODUCING
FRANKLY SPEAKING BY KAREN ROBB
An exhibition of 12 extraordinary paintings featuring Hollywood Golden Age actresses wearing Frank Lloyd Wright buildings as hats.
on display through Sept. 19, 2015
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Christensen, 40 years MASON CITY — Randy Christensen and Jean (Stiles) Christensen of Mason City, Iowa, were married Aug. 30, 1975, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Saturday, Aug. 22. Cards and greetings can be sent to Randy and Jean Christensen at 702 South Monroe Court, Mason City, IA 50401. The couples’ children and their spouses are Katie (Michael) Dobski of Lenexa, Kansas, and Jenna (Bob) Bronson of Ankeny, Iowa.
THANK YOU Thank You Thank you to all my friends and family for cards, gifts and taking time to come to my birthday party. Special thanks to my family for all their work and serving a fantastic lunch to make it a wonderful day. Shirley Meyer
grandchildren. Cards can be sent to 408 26th St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.
Cherie Lee McClemons Sept. 30, 1954 — Aug. 28, 2014 It has been a year since you were taken from me. That night will always be a memory in my life forever. The sounds of those helicopters flying over brings back all those memories of that terrible night. I miss your calls so much — we talked every day, always kept in touch with each other. I miss that so much. The days are so long and lonely. I miss you coming over for that special cup of coffee you liked so much. There is no greater pain for a parent who has lost a child. I miss you every day. On angel wings you were taken but in my heart you will stay. Mom
Celebrate Retirement • Celebrate Birthday • Celebrate Anniversary • Celebrate Friendship
Day Trips: September 10 - Religions of the World $125, September 17 – Clay County Fair $30, & October 3 - Decorah Iowa Artist Tour $75, November 7 Girls Mystery Tour $150, Feb 13 Sister Act at Chanhassen Theatre $100 Extended Trips: October 18-24 Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains $630, November 16-19 - Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson $695, January 30-February 7 - Florida-St. Augustine, Amelia Islands, & Jacksonville $885
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Celebrate Retirement • Celebrate Birthday • Celebrate Anniversary • Celebrate Friendship
MASON CITY — Mike Clausen and Linda Hill Clausen of Mason City, Iowa, were married Aug. 7, 1965, at the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a private vow renewal and dinner on Aug. 22, 2015. The couple’s children and their spouses are: Michaelle (Brian) Bahnsen of Des Moines; Brent (Anna) Clausen of Sehffield, Iowa; and Josh (Nicole) Clausen of Mason City, Iowa. The have nine
Celebrate Retirement • Celebrate Birthday • Celebrate Anniversary • Celebrate Friendship
Clausen, 50 years
DAY TO REMEMBER
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BIRTH Cameran Alexis Weiss MASON CITY — Isaac and Stefanie Weiss, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Cameran Alexis Weiss, born at 1:35 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. She weighed 7 pounds, 13.2 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Cameran is welcomed by big brother, Carter. Grandparents are Steve
and Patti Weiss of Mason City, Craig and Janet Klouse of Mason City, and Ann Shimak of Rochester, Minnesota.
THANK YOU Thank You 50th anniversary
Luppen, 60 years
THORNTON — Michael Hopkey and Barbara (Engebretson) Hopkey of Thornton were married Aug. 26, 1965, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. The couple’s children and spouses are Lon and Deb Hopkey, Ankeny, and Dave and Erin Biedenbach of Ames. Grandchildren are Evan and Ethan Hopkey, and Alexandra, Carter and Nate Biedenbach. They will celebrate with a family dinner in Des Moines.
KANAWHA — Ed Luppen and Billie (Johnson) Luppen of Kanawha, Iowa, were married Aug. 27, 1955, at United Methodist Church in Britt, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. The couple’s children and their spouses are Mayla Piering, Flower Mound, Texas, and Laurence and Jane Luppen, Corwith. They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Happy 60 years and many more, with love from your family.
ENGAGEMENT Olson, Moorehead BAILEY OLSON of Overland Park, Kansas, is the daughter of Steve and Patti Weiss, and the late Ron Olson, of Mason City, Iowa. Bailey is a 2008 Newman Catholic graduate and received a B.S. in Health Science from Drake University in 2012 and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Iowa State University in 2013. She is employed by Belton Middle School/Freshman Center in Belton, Missouri. TYLER MOOREHEAD of Des Moines, Iowa, is the son of Dan and Kathy Moorehead of Mason City, Iowa. Tyler is a 2008 graduate of Newman Catholic, and received a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2014. He is employed by Target in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple will be married at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Church in Mason City, Iowa.
Thank you friends and family for the cards, gifts, flowers and birthday wishes for my 90th Birthday. God bless and thank you all. Velma Roberts
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations Alexis Redeker! For taking 1st place in the 2015 Pan American World Cadet Taekwondo competition in Chicago. Your family is so proud of you!
Garner student graduates from Boston University GARNER — Kari Ann (Lunning) Brown, of Garner, was among the graduates at Boston University’s 142nd commencement, May 19. She received a Master of Social Work degree.
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Roger Dannen receives award for accident free driving Renner, 50 years ANKENY — Bill and Julie Renner of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly lifelong residents of Garner, will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with an open house, hosted by their daughters, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 206 Walnut St., Ankeny. Bill Renner and Julie Stokesbary were married Sept. 4, 1965, at the Klemme United Methodist Church. Their
marriage was blessed with three daughters: Sue (Tom) Gilland of Kansas City, Missouri; Angela (Mike) Best of Ankeny, Iowa; and Crystal (Wade) Greiman of Ankeny, Iowa. They are the proud grandparents of six: Katelyn Gilland, Nicholas Best, Sydnee Greiman, Ashley Gilland, Jacob Best and Lauren Greiman. Correspondence can be sent to: 2704 SW Westview Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023-7000.
BIRTHDAYS
Roger Dannen received an award for 3 million miles of accident free driving. He is a 26-year employee of TMC. He’s also got a Wheel Master Award.
MacNider Art Museum is the perfect place for: • Weddings • Family Reunions • Birthday Parties
• Graduation Parties • Business Meetings • Holiday Parties
Wanda Harden, 90 Wanda Harden, of Mason City, is celebrating her 90th birthday with a card shower. Wanda was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Mason City. She is the mother of five children and has 11 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. Birthday cards and greetings can be sent to Wanda at: 300 Second St. N.E. #104, Mason City, IA 50401.
Jim Hulshizer, 90 Jim Hulshizer, formerly of the Carpenter and St. Ansgar areas, will celebrate his 90th birthday Thursday, Aug. 27. Please help wish him a happy birthday by sending cards to: Jim Hushizer, 21700 Aztec St., Oak Grove, MN 55303.
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MacNider Art Museum
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CATERING/ SPECIALTY FOODS Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill
1519 4th Street SW, Mason City 641.423.4000 Catering for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, retiarements, holiday gatherings, reunions and anniversaries. Also available for business meetings. Call for our catering menu.
Backyard Deli Catering
300 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428 641.357.2234 eat@backyarddeli.com www.backyarddeli.com You already know that Backyard Deli is one of the premiere sandwich shops in North Iowa...But you might not know that we have been CATERING for over 20 years. We don’t just do sandwiches. We grill STEAKS, mouth-watering PRIME RIB, PULLED PORK, juicy BURGERS and entree complimenting sides. We will customize to your menu needs. We are available to cater any special event you may be having. Call Scott at 641.357.2234 to set up your consultation.
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Whether you’re hostting a luncheon, company picnic, wedding reception or class reunion you will notice the difference even before you take your first bite. Butchers Steakhouse and Catering’s food is fresh, wholesome and delicious. Whatever the event, you know you can trust the quality and consistency of our food and service. We promise you and your guests that your next event will be full of flavor.
PRINTING PostNet
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TRAVEL Allen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest
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Duane ‘Dewey’ Vaudt, 80 Nick DiGregorio Celebrated his 85th Birthday Please join us in wishing my husband, our dad, our father-in-law, and our grandfather a happy 85th birthday! Nick was born on Aug. 21, 1930. Cards may be sent to him at: 1445 Birch Drive in Mason City. Happy 85th birthday...with love from your family.
BIRTH
Duane “Dewey” Vaudt would like to invite family and friends to join in the celebration of his 80th birthday. An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Clear Lake Senior Center, 105 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Dewey requests no gifts, please.
Robert ‘Robbie’ Littleton EL PASO, Texas — Steven and Brittany Littleton, of El Paso, Texas, are the parents of a son, Robert James “Robbie” Littleton, born at 5:30 a.m. on June 4, 2015, at Fort Bliss Texas (William Beaumont Army Medical Center). He weighed 7 pounds, 6.6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Robert James “Robbie” Littleton is welcomed by grandparents Mike and Jeanene Blickenderfer, of Nora Springs, Iowa, David and Diane Littleton of Denver, Colorado, and Julie and Scott Underwood, of Denver, Colorado. Great-grandparents are Nancy Finlayson and the late Robert James “Jim” Finlayson of Mason City,
Dorothy Raney, 95 Iowa, and Cathie and Eldon Randall of Marble Rock, Iowa, and Joseph and Kay Profera of Denver, Colorado, and the late Roger Blickenderfer of Nora Springs, Iowa, and the late Ollie and George Littleton.
Dorothy Raney, of Algona, will celebrate her 95th birthday at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Trinity Life Center. She was born Sept. 1, 1920, in Algona, Iowa.