Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, February 15, 2015
Engagement Taylor, Barkela ALEXANDRA JADE TAYLOR and DAVID MICHAEL BARKELA, both of Des Moines, will be married at on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Central Gardens in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Day to Remember
Anniversary Jones, 40 years Bob Jones and Diane Stauffer Jones of Rockford, Iowa, were married Feb. 22, 1975, at Trinity Methodist Church in Charles City, Iowa. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.
Wedding
High Hopes for Hayden
Prough, Smith
The family of Hayden Gienau would like to express their sincere gratitude for the love and support provided in the last few months. We also wish to thank everyone for the generous donations made on Hayden’s behalf. We are beyond blessed and eternally grateful. The Gienaus
Ashley Smith and Adam Prough exchanged wedding vows on June 28, 2014, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa, lead by Fr. Richmond Dzekoe. The couple is making their home in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Double Happy Birthdays! Michael and Benjamin would like to wish Great-Grandma Virginia Smith, of 1531 Sixth Place S.E., Mason City, a happy 80th birthday Feb. 11, and their Mom Liz Platts, 943 16th N.E., Mason City, a happy 30th birthday, Feb 16. A card shower for both would be fun. Love and happy birthday to both of you, from all of us!
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.)
Thank you Thank You We want to thank everyone who remembered us with cards, gifts and phone calls for our 40th anniversary. We appreciate all your thoughtfulness and kind words. Bob and Ardith Parks
Thank You
Polly Hackbarth, 92 Happy 92nd Birthday! We love you! — Love, your family.
Happy 85th Birthday! Joan Jeffries, 80 Donald Rieken, of Osage, will celebrate his 85th birthday, on Feb. 20. Birthday greetings may be sent to Donald at: 1305 Oak Ct., Osage, IA 50461
OSAGE — A surprise card shower is planned for Joan Jeffries, of Osage, who will celebrate her 80th birthday Feb. 15. She was born Feb. 15, 1935. Cards may be sent to Joan at: 326 N. Sixth St., Apt. 3, Osage, IA 50461.
Ramona McCourt and her family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, stopped in at my 80th birthday open house and also the gifts and best wishes I received on my special day. Ramona
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
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Anniversary Macdonald, 50 years OSAGE — Lt. j.g. William (Mac) Macdonald of Omaha, Nebraska, and Meredith (Mackin) Macdonald were united in marriage on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1965, at Sacred Heart Church in Osage. The Nuptial Mass took place at 8 a.m. and was the earliest wedding the priest of 40 years, Father Conroy, had ever performed. The US Navy gave the groom only seven days leave to travel to Osage and be back on the ship in Long Beach, California. It was a true love story! The bride had not seen the groom in 2½ years until 2 months before the wedding. William had been on Guam while the bride graduated from college. The couple plan a quiet celebration. No cruise for this old sailor unless he is driving the ship. The couple have three children and four grandchildren. If desired, cards may be sent to 814 Ash St., Osage, IA 50461
Birth Gwenyth Hartwig GARNER — Tad and Mallory Hartwig, of Garner, Iowa, are the parents of a daughter, Gwenyth, born at 3:23 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. Grandparents include Marvin and Jacki Young and Tom and Laura Hartwig, all of Garner, and Jeff and Darla Mallas of Ogden. Great-grandparents include Paul and Margaret Young, Barbara Best, and Vera Bachman, all of Garner. Big sister Piper welcomed her home.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Jones, 40 years ROCKFORD — Bob Jones and Diane Stauffer Jones of Rockford, Iowa, were married Feb. 22, 1975, at Trinity Methodist Church in Charles City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding
anniversary with a family dinner. The couple’s children and their spouses are Jackie and Jon Wolff of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Matt and Angela Jones of Fairfield, Iowa, and Jeff and Rachael Jones of Auburn, Alabama. They have seven grandchildren.
Schmidt, 60 years MASON CITY — Mervin and Ruth Schmidt of Mason City, Iowa, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18, 2015. Please join in the celebration by sending a card to: 707 15th St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
ENGAGEMENTS Redfern, Kenel Taylor, Barkela ALEXANDRA JADE TAYLOR, of Des Moines, Iowa, is the daughter of Shawn Taylor of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Sherry Taylor of Ankeny, Iowa. Alexandra graduated from Aveda Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2009, and is employed by Salon Spa W in Des Moines, Iowa. DAVID MICHAEL BARKELA, of Des Moines, Iowa, is the son of Jerry and Lori Barkela of Clear Lake, Iowa. David graduated from University of Iowa in 2011, and is employed by Wells Fargo in West Des Moines, Iowa. The couple will be married at on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Central Gardens in Clear Lake, Iowa.
KATIE REDFERN of Des Moines, Iowa, is the daughter of Chris and Tina Redfern of Mason City, Iowa. Katie graduated from Iowa State University in 2013, and is employed by Gannett Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa. KEVIN KENEL of Des Moines, Iowa, is the son of Keith and Pat Kenel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kevin is attending Des Moines Area Community College and is employed by PetSmart in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple will be married on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Epiphany-St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa.
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Wedding
Memorial Craig Monson 11-29-1948 to 2-17-2014 You suddenly left our lives, we feel it day and night. It will take more time and strength before things feel quite right. But for now, we continue to mourn, our hearts still ache and need to mend. You’ve given to us such joy and love, great husband and dad, our best friend. Your loving and grateful wife and kids, Teresa, Colby, Cohen, and Callen
In memory
Prough, Smith
In memory of my mom and dad. Happy Birthday Mom and Happy Anniversary. We love yah and miss you. Rob and Colleen Curley Angie and Bob and kids Rod and Jen and kids
AMES — Ashley Smith and Adam Prough exchanged wedding vows on June 28, 2014, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa, lead by Fr. Richmond Dzekoe. Ashley’s parents are Kevin and Kathy Smith of Rockford. Adam’s parents are Linn and Lorrie Prough of Indianola. Kylee Smith attended her sister as maid of honor and David Williams was best man. Additional members of the wedding party were Stacy Klug (Franklin, Tennessee), Rachel Smith (Clear Lake, Iowa) Sera Rogers (Seattle, Washington), Jenna Bronson (Ankeny, Iowa), Katie Licata (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Ashley McCowan (Manhattan, Kansas), Lane Smith (Clear Lake, Iowa), Karl Klug (Franklin, Tennessee), Andrew McCurren (Memphis, Tennessee), Ryan Hutton (Indianola, Iowa), Dusty Gray (Overland Park, Kansas), and Alex Kringen (Manhattan, Kansas). Ushers were Michael Balow (West Des Moines, Iowa) and Josh Long (Tulsa, Oklahoma). The flower girl was Berkley Smith and ring bearers were Kamden Smith and Rylan Klug. The couple is making their home in Manhattan, Kansas.
AnniversarIES Happy 30th Valentine Anniversary MASON CITY — Rex and Lois Colling of Mason City, Iowa, were married Feb. 14, 1985, in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with family on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The couple’s children and their spouses are Craig Colling and Jean-Marie, Charles Henaman, Tom Henaman and Wendy, Kevin Henaman and Susan and Susan Carlson. They have 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Knutson, 70 years MASON CITY — Leroy Knutson and La Donna (St. Peter) Knutson of Mason City, Iowa, were married February 17, 1945, at Bay Ridge Methodist Church in Brooklyn, New York. The couple will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. Cards can be sent to Leroy and La Donna Knutson at 1130 Second St. N.W. Mason City, IA 50401.
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Central Springs High School releases Honor Rolls MANLY — Central Springs High School released its honor rolls for the second quarter and first semester. Students recognized are as follows: Second Quarter A Honor Roll 9th Grade: Alan Fuller, Erica Griffen, Morgan Kelley, Zander Ketchum, Kolton Kinne, McKanzi McKibben, Brooke Mueller, Alexis Oppman, Aricka Oppman, Kaylee Parks, Alex Prestholt, Katlynn Roney, Abigail Rye, Samuel Seiler, Ava Shafer, Madelynn Stayner, Marissa Westfall, Malorie Yezek. 10th Grade: Hailee Ausenhus, Kara Axdahl, Emma Fielder, Colton Fink, Kayley Frandle, Maria Franke, Katie Garnas, Madisyn Heaverlo, Bailey Johanns, Trace Kessler, Jenna Konig, Terri Olson, Devon Payne, Jacob Shafer, Rachel Wyborny. 11th Grade: Cody Benhart, Shelby Bird, Alexis Daily, Kyle Ebel, Andrew Hicok, Ezekial Hodak, Crystal Klooster, Carly Miller, Nicholas Miller, Nikolas Muniz, Madison Navratil, Taylor Navratil, Evan Seybert, Grace Shanks, Morgan Sliger, Dallas Williams, Kelli Wilson, Shana Wood. 12th Grade: Morgan Anderson,
Ariel Fuller, Tennor Isaacson, Bria Johanns, Morgan Lovik, Kalley Matzen, Aaron Prestholt. Second Quarter B Honor Roll 9th Grade: Morgan Beals, Sebastian Beck, Katlynn Brown, Thomas Davis, Anna Dietrich, Damien Godden, Brendan Gray, Ashley Hartwig, Teyannah Knudtson, Alexis Romine, Zackary Santee, Katie Schumaker, Preston SchutteBrown, Jadyn Shonka, Carter Smith, Michael Tretter, Garrett Wieland. 10th Grade: Bridget Badker, Austin Dillavou, Mackensie Dodd, Kalen Eastman, JC Houdek, Cassie Kennedy, Paige Lohmann, Scott Magnuson, Sadye Marker, Nicholas Navratil, Kathleen O’Keefe, Caileb Pate, Owen Shanks. 11th Grade: Tegan Ahrens, Ryan Bull, Colton Hamand, Kaylee Heagel, Dylana Luett, Lindsey Mathre, Melody Mendenhall, Tessa Overturf, Dylan Parks, Alyssa Ryg, Katlyn Tonn, Matthew White. 12th Grade: Brad Alden, Nadia Bahnsen, Andrew Borchardt, Jeremiah Clark, Nicholas Cooper, Austin Deceder, Kaitlyn Faught, Mikala Field, Kegen Fingalsen, Brittany Florea, Katie Fuller,
Stefan Hildman, Casey Kisner, Kara Leake, Levi Nettleton, Megan O’Keefe, Colton Ott, Megan Peterson, Dylan Roe, Shanna Stoltenberg, Elizabeth Yezek. First Semester A Honor Roll 9th Grade: Anna Dietrich, Alan Fuller, Erica Griffen, Morgan Kelley, Zander Ketchum, Kolton Kinne, McKanzi McKibben, Brooke Mueller, Alexis Oppman, Aricka Oppman, Kaylee Parks, Alex Prestholt, Katlynn Roney, Abigail Rye, Samuel Seiler, Ava Shafer, Madelynn Stayner, Marissa Westfall, Malorie Yezek. 10th Grade: Hailee Ausenhus, Kara Axdahl, Emma Fielder, Colton Fink, Maria Franke, Katie Garnas, Madisyn Heaverlo, Bailey Johanns, Jenna Konig, Scott Magnuson, Terri Olson, Devon Payne, Jacob Shafer, Rachel Wyborny. 11th Grade: Cody Benhart, Shelby Bird, Alexis Daily, Kyle Ebel, Andrew Hicok, Crystal Klooster, Carly Miller, Nikolas Muniz, Madison Navratil, Taylor Navratil, Tessa Overturf, Evan Seybert, Grace Shanks, Morgan Sliger, Dallas Williams, Kelli Wilson. 12th Grade: Morgan Anderson, Nadia Bahnsen, Ariel Fuller, Bria Johanns, Kara Leake, Morgan Lovik, Kalley Matzen,
Aaron Prestholt. First Semester B Honor Roll 9th Grade: Morgan Beals, Sebastian Beck, Katlynn Brown, Thomas Davis, Brendan Gray, Ashley Hartwig, Teyannah Knudtson, Cristopher Nicholson, Alexis Romine, Zackary Santee, Katie Schumaker, Preston Schutte-Brown, Jadyn Shonka, Carter Smith, Michael Tretter, Garrett Wieland. 10th Grade: Bridget Badker, Kalen Eastman, Kayley Frandle, JC Houdek, Cassie Kennedy, Trace Kessler, Paige Lohmann, Sadye Marker, Kathleen O’Keefe, Caileb Pate, Owen Shanks. 11th Grade: Tegan Ahrens, Ryan Bull, Colton Hamand, Kaylee Heagel, Ezekial Hodak, Dylana Luett, Lindsey Mathre, Melo Mendenhall, Nicholas Miller, Makayla Oppman, Dylan Parks, Matthew White, Shana Wood. 12th Grade: Andrew Borchardt, Jeremiah Clark, Nicholas Cooper, Austin Deceder, Kaitlyn Faught, Kegen Fingalsen, Katie Fuller, Christopher Hett, Stefan Hildman, Tennor Isaacson, Casey Kisner, Savannah Moore, Levi Nettleton, Megan O’Keefe, Colton Ott, Dylan Roe, Shan Stoltenberg, Briana Wood.
Wartburg College Students named to Dean’s List WAVERLY — Wartburg College recognized 521 students who made the 2014 Fall Term Dean’s List. To be recognized students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above, in at least five course credits during the term. Four of the five course credits must be graded with a traditional letter grade. North Iowa students honored include:
Waddingham. ALGONA: Daniel Haack, HAMPTON: Kierra Green. Jakob Hamilton. LAKE MILLS: Brittany Groe, Jordan BELMOND: Nicholas Dugger. BRITT: Larissa Christ, Derica Jakoubek, Manning, Makenzie Thorson. MANLY: Amy Prestholt. Anna Mallen, Sarah Mallen. MARBLE ROCK: Emily Carroll. CHARLES CITY: Levi Endelman, GilMASON CITY: Jeffrey Dobrzynlian Feller, Kirby Meyer, Harrison Sheckler, ski, Anne Epley Birtwistle, Logan Jordan Swaney. DOWS: Elizabeth Lockwood. GARNER: Alicia Christians, Megan
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Schools participate in Iowa Academic Decathlon Regional Competitions MASON CITY — Four Iowa Academic Decathlon Regional Competitions were held Jan. 28-31, in Waterloo, Emmetsburg, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Mason City High School had 13,934 points in the large school competition in Waterloo, and Algona High School had 20,180 points in the small school competition in Emmetsburg. Academic Decathlon is an academic competition where students from around
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the state compete in 10 events. For regionals there are seven objective and two subjective events. The subjective events are mathematics, economics, science, language and literature, social science, music and art. The objective events are speech and interview. The 2015 state competition will be held at Mount Vernon High School. For more information about Academic Decathlon visit: https://sites.google. com/site/iowaacademicdecathlon/
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ANNIVERSARY
Area Students named to Dean’s List at Bethel University ST. PAUL, Minn. — The following North Iowa students were named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2014 semester at Bethel University. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.
BRITT: Collin Becker. CLEAR LAKE: Caitlin Harle. FOREST CITY: Danika Fredrickson. GARNER: Krista Jolivette, Michel Jolivette. MASON CITY: Caleb Perkins, Joshua Perkins.
Romig, 40 years MASON CITY — Lee Romig and Pam (Goranson) Romig of Mason City, Iowa, were married Feb. 14, 1975. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple has a daughter, Emily Younke (Justin) of Mason City, Iowa, and two grandchildren.
Briar Cliff University announces Dean’s List SIOUX CITY — Approximately 206 students were named to the Dean’s List for the first semester of the 2014-15 academic year, at Briar Cliff University. Full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.5 or greater and part-time students who complete six or more credits in a semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 are eligible
for the Dean’s List. An asterisk (*) following a student’s name denotes a 4.0 grade point average. North Iowa students recognized include: ALGONA: Andrea Altman*. WESLEY: Jacob Rosenmeyer*. WHITTEMORE: Bailee Geitzenauer, Bethany Laddusaw. WODEN: Tracie Eden.
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Wessels, Smith John and Lisa Wessels of Allison, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Larissa Ann Wessels, to Matthew Stephen Smith, son of Steve and Gail Smith of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Larissa’s grandparents are William F. and Betty Wadey of Nashua, Iowa, and Paul and Gertrude Wessels of Allison, Iowa. Matthew’s grandparents are Jim and Nancy Bell of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and Gayle Smith of San Antonio, Texas. His great-grandparents are Rudy and Arlene Tesch of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Larissa is a student at the University of Northern Iowa and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She is employed at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, and Western Homes in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Matthew graduated from Hawkeye Tech with a degree in Graphic Design. He is currently employed at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Matthew also serves as a Combat Engineer for the 832nd Engineer Company in the Iowa Army National Guard. The wedding will take place in June 2015 in Waverly, Iowa. The couple plans on residing in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
BIRTHDAY Happy 100th Birthday! Civic leader Lois McIntyre will be honored with a celebration of her 100th birthday at The Willows at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Cards may be sent to Lois at: 1000 N. Eisenhower Ave., Apt. #304, Mason City, IA 50401.
Cooper Wilson to be honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony Cooper Wilson, born July 17, 1996, is the son of Wade and Kaye Wilson. Cooper has one brother, Cody who is an Eagle Scout, and one sister, Samantha. Cooper is a senior at Clear Lake High School. He started cub scouts in the second grade with his mother Kaye and Al Hancock as his den leaders. Cooper progressed through cub scouts with Pack 203 and received the Arrow of Light Award in 2008, which is the highest award in Cub Scouts. He is currently a member of Troop 30 which he joined in January of 2008. Cooper has held many leadership positions with Troop 30, including Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol High Hopes for Hayden Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Quarter Master and Librarian. Cooper has earned many other awards while The family of Hayden Gienau would like to express with Troop 30, including the Totin’ Chip and World their sincere gratitude for the love and support proConservation Award. vided in the last few months. We also wish to thank Cooper has participated in many service projects everyone for the generous donations made on Hayden’s behalf. A special thanks to Rhythm Church for provid- throughout his years in scouting. He has enjoyed week ing the location and to Red Wagon Daycare for organiz- long summer camps including ones in Iowa, Wisconing such a successful benefit. Also, thank you to all local sin, Minnesota, and Colorado. Cooper and his dad, businesses that provided raffle and silent auction items, Wade, have gone on canoe trips to the St. Croix River and the Boundary Waters High Adventure. including: Serta, Verizon Wireless, Whiskey Creek, Cooper planned, organized and supervised the Harley Davidson, Jitters, Roller City, L&D Nails, Blue building of eight cedar picnic tables for Clear Creek Moon Massage, North Iowa Community Credit Union, Elementary School for his Eagle Project. Charlie Brown Daycare, The Cornerpost, Hoppy Go Cooper is a member of Zion Lutheran Church where Lucky Rentals, Hosmer Toyota and Walmart. he does the audio/video for confirmation. Cooper is Stay tuned for updates on Hayden’s facebook page, employed by Fareway Stores. After graduation, Cooper High Hopes for Hayden. plans on attending college. We are beyond blessed and eternally grateful. Cooper’s Eagle ceremony will be held Feb. 22, 2015, from The Gienaus 2 to 4 p.m. at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
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Award & Achievement St. Ambrose University Dean’s List
DAVENPORT — The following North Iowa students were named to the fall 2014 term Dean’s List at St. Ambrose University. Full-time students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, to receive the honor. ALGONA: Anna Hohmeister. MARBLE ROCK: Danielle Bodensteiner, Luke Staudt. Thank you! MASON CITY: Leah Wies. NASHUA: Deanna Lensing. Thank you to all of you who made Groundhog Day a ROCKFORD: Issac Schwantes very special birthday for me! I am still recalling the special memories the cards, flowers and balloons helped me to remember. May God bless each of you. With my love, Venola Diegel
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AwardS & Achievement
Thank You Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the beautiful cards and best wishes for my 85th birthday. I heard from so many I haven’t seen or heard from for a long time and am still enjoying each one. Thanks again. Lorraine Reynolds
Thank You Thank you to my family and friends for making my 80th birthday very special with phone calls, flowers and the beautiful cards. God bless each of you. Florence Beek