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90th Birthday

50th Anniversary

Marlin C. Senne and Marjorie (Byers) Senne were married Oct. 28, 1961, in Garner.

Mary Dolores (Loll) Benish will celebrate her 90th birthday with a family gathering on Saturday, Oct. 29, with her children: Linda, Tom, Judi, Ed, Mary and Laurie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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KACIE BIGGS, of Rockford, Iowa, is the daughter of Mark and Kathy Biggs of Rockford. Kacie graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in 2010.

JUSTIN ABELL, of Dougherty, Iowa, is the son of Karen Abell and the late David Abell of Rockford.

Justin is self-employed with Abell Farms Inc. in Dougherty.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dougherty.

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From the family of Hans Pierre Revaux: We would like to express our gratitude to the many friends of our son, brother, uncle, who came to share their time with us at the visitation. We are so thankful also to the many who attended his funeral service, and those who shared heartfelt stories.

You all paid a wonderful, touching, and fitting tribute to our Hans, making us more aware of the many lives he had touched. We will not forget.

A special thank you to the River City Rugby Club and the Best Buy team.

Thank you for the cards, memorials, flowers, food, prayers, all were immensely appreciated.

Donna Buckley, 80

Grant Matthew Thompson, 1 Happy Birthday Grant!

Welcome to the Eight-teas CLEAR LAKE — A card shower is planned for Donna Buckley who will observe her 80th birthday, Oct. 26.

She was born Oct. 26, 1931.

Cards may be sent to: 211 N. Third St., Apt 1, Clear Lake IA 50428.

— We love you, Parents — Matt and Sara Thompson, Mason City Grandparents — Bill and Wendy Thompson, Klemme; Don and Deb Platts, Mason City.

Great Grandma’s — Donna To our Love and Hugs Hopley, Klemme; Irene Mom, Grandma Thompson, Mason City, (and so much more).

Hope you enjoyed the trip! and Dorothy Platts, Mason City, and one big sister, We thank God for you.

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— Your family.

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of our relatives and friends Thank You for their thoughts, prayers Thank you to friends and and comforting words and family for all the food, memorials in the loss of our son, brother and uncle Mar- cards, and kind words during our time of loss. lin Hanson.

— Robert Anderson — Nadene Hanson, Cindy Rodney, Kevin, Thank You Thank You Sandy, Mitchell, Dylan, Thank you for all who My sincere “thank you” Timothy, Mindy and Nora. remembered me with cards, to all who sent me birthday gifts, dinners and greetings greetings for my 91st birth- Thank You in honor of my 85th birthday.

Thank you, St. Jude.

— Bertha Pahus — W.O.R. day!

— Gertrude Kelley

Thank You

We want to thank all our family, relatives, friends and neighbors for all the lovely cards, gifts, food and visits for our 65th anniversary. A special thanks to Father Jack for renewing our vows. It was a great weekend we will never forget.

— LuVerne and Louise Wagner

Thank You

I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for the gifts and beautiful cards I received, for my 90th birthday celebration.

It was such a great day for me, and I thank every one of you, from the bottom of my heart!

I especially thank my daughter-in-law, Tracy, and my son, Doug, who put the special day together, plus all the other friends who helped the latter endlessly. All of you mean so much to me, and I’ll always remember that special day.

Sincerely, — Audrey Merfeld

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NEW ARRIVALS

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 50 States Marathon Club

Congratulations on being the 2011 Nerf Flag Football Champions!!!

MASON CITY — Lindzie Umbarger and Preston Waldschmidt, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Brody James Waldschmidt, born at 6:49 a.m. Sept. 10, 2011.

He weighed 9.95 pounds and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Michelle Hahn and Eric Umbarger.

Great-grandparents are Jim and Mairead Hahn, Bob and Donna Umbarger, Cliff and Theresa Steinberger, and Pat Waldschmidt.

Lear Shultz MASON CITY — Kama and Andy Shultz, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Lear Joseph Shultz, born at 6:16 p.m. May 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 pounds 4.6 ounces, and was 20¾ and Lorna Leerar, of Britt, inches long. and Joe and Jane Shultz, of Grandparents are Larry Mason City.

Steve Neibergall, a former Mason City High School cross country runner, has now literally run across the country. Steve will complete his quest to run a full marathon in every state on Sunday, Oct 23, at the On the Road for Education Marathon.

After completing his freshman year in Mason City, the Neibergall family moved to Arizona where Steve was a three-time letterman in cross country.

Steve and his wife, Debra, now reside in Annapolis, Md. He is very excited to celebrate his achievement in his hometown with many family members in attendance, including his parents, Bill and Marilayne who recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Thank You Thank you to everyone who sent cards or called with condolences on the death of Bob Treanor. I wish to express my deepest thanks to each and everyone of you.

— Mike Treanor

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Thank You

The family of Warren Tyler would like to express its heartfelt thanks to everyone who remembered us after his passing.

Whether you gave a card, food, a kind word, or paused a moment to think of us, it was appreciated.

We think all of you who knew Warren would agree Thank You that he was definitely one We wish to thank all our wonderful family and friends of a kind and that he will for the cards, kindnesses, visits, love and support shown be deeply missed. Once to Loren during his illness. God bless you all for “being again, thank you all.

— Barbara Tyler there” for us at the time of his passing and beyond. and Family — Marilyn and Scott Sadler

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Senne, 50 years LAKE MILLS — Marlin C. Senne and Marjorie (Byers) Senne were married Oct. 28, 1961, in Garner. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their family, at their home at 304 N. Harrison St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

The couple has two sons: Steve, of Urbandale, and Scott (Mary) of Lincoln, Neb. They also have three grandchildren.

CLEAR LAKE — Earl D. Miller and Donna A. (Low) Miller of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married Oct. 28, 1951, at the Congregational Church in Clear Lake.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can be sent to Earl and Donna Miller at 14702 Evergreen Ave., Clear Lake, IA, 50428.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Sheila (Mike) Ball, Fertile, Iowa; Arlyn (Claudia) Miller, Leander, Texas; Dan (Penny) Miller, Fertile; LuAnn (Dick) Paulson, Clear Lake. They have 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

BIRTHDAY Lois Hammond, 80 CLEAR LAKE — Lois Hammond, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a family dinner.

Lois was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Meservey.

A card shower is also planned. Cards can be sent to Lois at: 914 First Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428. She requests no gifts, please.

Happy birthday Mom! We love you, — Your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids

CLEAR LAKE — James J. Thilges and Deanna L. (Ludwig) Thilges of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married Nov. 14, 1961, at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Algona, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29, 2011, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 551 S. Taft in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple’s children and their spouses are: Andy (Leslie), Rochester, Minn.; Nick (Laura), Manhattan, Kan., and Chris (Tami), La Crosse, Wis. They have six grandchildren: Hope, Tiffanie, Brooke, Tyler, Kayla, and Emma.

Borchardt 50 years MASON CITY — Glenn Borchardt and Marie (Hemann) Borchardt, of Mason City, were married Oct. 28, 1961, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.

The couple celebrated with a family reunion on Sept. 4, and will celebrate with their family at 4:15 Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Oct. 29, and a dinner.

The couple’s children are Al (Diane) Borchardt, Theresa (Mike) Westphal, Angie (Tim) Otten, Julie (Doug) Modrell and Dan (Meredith) Borchardt.

They have 11 living

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BIRTHDAY

NEW ARRIVAL

Happy 90th birthday Margie Mikkelsen

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Olivia Amos honored for gymnastics

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Aleah Jo Huerta MASON CITY — Billy Huerta and Samantha Christianson, of Mason City, are proud parents of a daughter, Aleah Jo Huerta, born at 11:42 p.m. Sept. 17, 2011.

She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Aleah is also welcomed by proud grandparents, David and Denise Newman, of Manly; Peggy Smith and the late Tim Smith Sr., of Mason City, and Rick Christianson, of Mason City.

Great-grandparents are Brenda Christ, of Glenville, Minn.; Arden Christianson, Albert Lea, Minn; Linda Westendorf, Mason City; Terry Smith, Mason City; Billy and Violet Huerta, of Mason City, and Nancy Carbajel, of Stockton, Calif.

Great-great-grandparent is Bev Murphy, of Mason City, and great-great-great-grandparent is Carol Waddel, Mason City.

Proud aunts and uncles are Cody Christianson, of Ames; Nancy and Dave Williamson, Mason City; Timothy Smith Jr., Mason City, and Kimberly Smith, of Mason City. There are two cousins, Alicia Jamaica and David Williamson Jr. both of Mason City.

ENGAGED Thompson, Thoreson TAMI THOMPSON, of Mason City, is the daughter of Jim and Sheryl Thompson, of Manly. She is employed at Graham Manufacturing, Mason Mary Dolores (Loll) Benish, 90 City.

MASON CITY — Mary Dolores (Loll) Benish, of BRIAN THORESON, of Mason City, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a family gathering on Saturday, Oct. 29, with her children: Forest City, is the son of Twilla Thoreson and the Linda, Tom, Judi, Ed, Mary and Laurie, her grandchillate Jim Thoreson, of Fordren and great-grandchildren. est City. He is employed at Mary was born Oct. 29, 1921.

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CLEAR LAKE — Olivia Amos, 10, of Clear Lake, won the Girls Level 4 All-Around Championship in the Glitz Glam and Flipz gymnastics meet Sept. 24, in Waterloo, with a total score of 35.05 out of 40.

Her individual scores were: Bars, 8.80 — first-place; Floor, 9.00 — first- place; Beam, 8.375 — second-place, and Vault, 8.875.

Olivia competes for Active Kidz Gymnastics and Dance, Mason City, and is coached by gym owner Doug Hagenow. Her parents are Matt and Nicolle Amos.

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Eric M. Treanor

USS WASP (LHD-1) Norfolk, Va., from 2005 to June 2009 as ADP’s Leading Petty Officer, NCTS BAHRAIN as the Information Assurance Manager from July 2009 to September 2010, and at NETWARCOM from September 2010 to October 2011 where he served as a Battle Watch Captain.

Chief Treanor’s career highlights include converting to the Information Systems Technician rating in 2000, earning his Enlisted Surface Warfare Designation and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Designation in 2001 while onboard the USS JOHN F.

KENNEDY (CV-67), and most recently being selected for LDO 2011.

Chief Treanor has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal with Silver Star, as well as other unit awards.

Chief Treanor married the former Miss Jennifer Inman in September 2000.

They live in Virginia Beach, Va., with their son Joseph Michael Treanor who was born in April 2002.

Treanor is the son of Mike Treanor, of Mason City, and Valerie Foster (Skip), of Mobile, Ala. He is the grandson of Bill and Julene Seeger, of Mason City.

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FOREST CITY — Gladys Olson celebrated her 95th birthday with a family dinner on Sept. 24.

She was honored to have relatives from Norway, Canada, Texas, Virginia, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota come and celebrate with her.

Her birthday was Oct. 9. Her address is: Forest Plaza Assisted Living, Apt. 41, 635 Highway 9 East, Forest City, IA 50436.

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HARLINGEN, Texas — Harlan Lucas, of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Nora Springs, celebrated his 80th birthday Oct. 21, at the American Legion Post 439, La Feria, Texas.

Birthday wishes may be sent to Harlan at: 26203 Beckham Road, Harlingen, TX, 78552

MASON CITY — Myrna Long will be honored at a retirement open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Central Park Building, 100 First Street N.W., Suite 200, in Mason City.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Myrna is the energy assistance/emergency programs coordinator at North Iowa Community Action Organization of Mason City, and has worked with the organization for 30 years.

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MASON CITY — Information Systems Technician Chief (SW/AW) Eric M. Treanor, United States Navy, was honored at a commissioning ceremony Sept. 30, at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek Chapel, in Virginia.

Treanor is a 1996 graduate of Newman High School and enlisted in the Navy in Sept. 1996.

Chief Treanor’s assignments include: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), from 1996 to 2000 where he was promoted to Petty Officer Third Class and served as a member of the First Division, IT A School in Great Lakes, Ill., from May 2000 to August 2000 where he converted to the Information Systems Technician rating, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) Mayport, Fla., from 2000-02 where he was promoted to Petty Officer Second Class and served as Message Center Watch Supervisor and DCPO for CS-1 Division, COMAEWWINGLANT Norfolk, Va., from 2002 to 2005 where he was promoted to Petty Officer First Class and served as the commands only IT,

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DAY TO REMEMBER Poem by Gary Swartwood For Block Party 1200 - 1400 Blocks of North Hampshire Place

Let me tell you about my neighborhood.

A lot of people would live here, if they could.

We are happy to see your face.

Right here on North Hampshire Place.

Our neighbors are second to none.

When you see what they have done.

They are helpful and full of good advice.

And usually done at no price.

What would we do without Bob and Ray. Couldn’t get that kind of help on E-bay.

No matter how long you’ve lived here.

There is one thing that is clear.

Our neighbors are as good as gold.

No matter whether young or old.

So, look around and you will see.

North Hampshire Place is the place to be.

We, of the twelve and thirteen hundred blocks of North Hampshire Place would like to thank Gary and wife, Sue, for the yearly planning of our block party with games, prizes, good food by all, memory book with pictures, police talks on our protection and neighborhood watch. Hope for many more!

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Congratulations 2011 Heritage & Century Farm Recipients

Arthur & Shirley Rodemeyer • 1908 The newest member of the Rodemeyer family was born in the same time period as the Century Farms ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Of the family, three out of the four children, two grandsons and one granddaughter attended the ceremony. The other grandson was attending to the birth of his son, the seventh great-grandchild for Arthur and Shirley. It was truly a family affair.

It is known simply as the “Rodemeyer Farm, with Arthur’s great-grandfather the first to farm the land. He had two sons, one dying at age 21 from a ruptured appendix. It was then willed to Edward, who built the house and buildings in 1908. It was rented out for a few years, then Arthur’s father, Otto, moved over when he got married.

It was originally 293 acres, and has 44 acres now. Arthur’s brother bought the rest.

The 44 acres have crops, cows and timber. Some 25 acres are tillable. The timber is original and wooded, and is a pretty sight, said Arthur.

The family appreciates the land and heritage. Simply put, “They like it.”

Mervin & Marilyn Krauss, Ilene Krauss • 1911 Samuel and Lottie Hersbergen were not quite finished building their farmhouse five miles south of Corwith when a baby arrived on the scene.

Their daughter, Edith, was born in the Hersbergen’s temporary quarters - a grainery - in October, 1911.

The Hersbergens raised horses, milk cows and hogs on 160 acres.

The farm was eventually passed to Edith and her husband, George Krauss, and then to Edith’s son, Mervin Krauss, and his sisters, Marilyn and Ilene Krauss.

Mervin raises corn and soybeans. Krauss Farms has grown to 320 acres.

“I just think it’s important to keep the land in families, if possible. A lot of families haven’t been able to do that,” Mervin said. “It just means a lot, that I have roots that go back to my grandfather. It just means a lot that we’re still rooted to the land.”

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Linda Hagen, Carmen Johansen, Karen Heimer • 1883 Years ago there was a flowing well which was a popular gathering spot on the McCarthy farm, two miles north of New Haven in Mitchell County.

“We just had a lot of people stop and get a drink,” said Linda Hagen of Osage, great-granddaughter of Jane and James McCarty, who established the farm in 1883. “They thought that was very unique. All the neighbors on a hot day, they’d just stop in the well house and get a cup and get a drink.”

Another original well is still trickling. And McCarthy Farm is going strong.

It’s still 240 acres - now operated by Linda’s son, Todd Miller. He raises beef cattle and corn.

It began with the McCartys, who changed their name to McCarthy because another area family also was named McCarty. The farm then passed to their son and daughter-in-law, William and Mary McCarthy, and eventually to Hagen’s parents, Daniel and Rosemary McCarthy.

Hagen believes the grainery may be original.

“I just think it’s wonderful to still have these family farms, and just keep the generations going,” she said. “I like to see the family farm. I think it’s a wonderful place to raise children. You just learn to work hard, and you see another way of life. I just feel a lot of unity with it. I just think it’s a great life. It’s hard work, but it’s great.”

Cleo England • 1887 Caroline and George Heldig purchased 120 acres of farmland six miles northeast of Iowa Falls in 1887.

Their daughter Sophia eventually inherited part of the farm, and her husband, Jacob England, purchased the rest from her siblings.

The England’s son, John, and his wife, Lucille, owned the farm until 1998 when it was purchased by their daughter, Cleo England. It has expanded to 215 acres of corn and soybeans farmed by her son, Keith.

Cleo’s son, Terry, is raising quail and pheasants, which will be released this fall.

“I’ve got two windmills on it now (the acreage is part of the Whispering Willow Wind Farm), so we’re changing,” Cleo said. “It’s really kind of neat to know it’s been in the family that long. I know they (the Heldigs) couldn’t believe the price of land now.”