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Charlie Samuel Anker

40th Anniversary Stanley Sprung and

Happy 5th Birthday, Charlie!

Terry (Warburton) Sprung

Charlie Anker celebrated his 5th birthday on May 9.

of Plymouth, Iowa, were married May 29, 1971, at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Iowa.

80th Birthday Gloria Hartwig,

Engaged Barbara Corrick and

of Mason City, will celebrate her 80th birthday at a family dinner.

Happy Birthday!

With love, — Dennis and Linda Hartwig, Debbie Tozier, Daryl Hartwig, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mitchell Albritton will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Garner United Methodist Church in Garner, Iowa.

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Theresa Amos, Section Designer ✦ GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

DAY TO REMEMBER

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We would like to thank you all very much for the cards, calls, gifts, kind thoughts, and messages we received for our 60th anniversary, and Jim’s 80th birthday. We truly had a wonderful time and appreciate the good wishes from family and friends.

God bless you.

— Jim and Bonnie Billings

A reception and dance honoring the marriage of Kathleen (Brooks) Hood, daughter of Dean and Linda Brooks of Britt, and Doug Hood, son of Doug and Debbie Hood of Tucson, will be held on Saturday, June 4, 5 p.m. to midnight at the Duncan Community Hall.

The couple were married on March 5 in Tucson.

All family and friends are welcome to attend.

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 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.

Thank You Thank you to all our family and friends for remembering us as we celebrated our 70th wedding anniversary.

— James and Alvera (Hanna) Lovick

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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 & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

THANK YOU

Birth Announcements: Standard birth

announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording & 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 & special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 col. photo & 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.

Cards of Thanks:

Will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

Social, Club Awards & Scholastic Achievement:

Thank you

Broman & Jenkins Family Medicine

We would like to say thank you to the Ventura Class of 2011 for all they did for us in remembrance of Luke. Special thanks to Hannah, Shayna, and Janice for organizing all of it.

— The Weisenstein family

Custom Description: $10 for each additional 50 words available on any announcement.

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Standard announcements will be published without photos free of charge. Photos are available for an additional charge.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Marsh, 50 years GREENE — Roger Marsh and Theresa (Rossignolo) Marsh of Greene, Iowa, were married June 3, 1961, at Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence, Mass.

Sprung, 40 years The couple will celebrate their PLYMOUTH — Stanley Sprung and Terry (Warburton) 50th wedding anniversary with a Sprung of Plymouth, Iowa, were married May 29, 1971, at reception/dance from the United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Iowa.

7 to 10 p.m. Friday, The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniver- June 3, 2011, at sary with a family dinner on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Dougherty Town Hall, Cards can be sent to Stanley and Terry Sprung at 1040 — 81 Patrick St. E. in 330th St., Plymouth, IA 50464.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Angie and Travis Sprung of Riceville, Iowa; Aaron Sprung of Plymouth, Iowa; grandchildren are Dustin, Cody and Tyler Sprung of Riceville, Iowa.

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MASON CITY — Cecil Ditsworth, of Mason City, will celebrate his 80th birthday on May 30.

He was born May 30, 1931, in Algona.

He’s still “riding high” even after all these years. If you see Cecil wish him a happy birthday. He had a celebration with his children and their families, on Saturday.

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No matter how old you are, come and enjoy listening, dancing and singing along to old LP records of Big Bands, Country and other music of the 1950s and ‘60s!

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BARBARA CORRICK, of Kingwood, Texas, is the daughter of Rick and Dawn Corrick of Garner, Iowa.

Barbara graduated from Iowa State University in elementary education. Barbara is employed by Aldine Independent School District as a technology specialist in Houston, Texas.

MITCHELL ALBRITTON, of Pearland, Texas, is the son of Ferril and Martha Albritton of Ruston, La. Mitchell graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.

Mitchell is employed by Lyondell Basell as a chemical engineer in Houston, Texas.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Garner United Methodist Church in Garner, Iowa.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa

Celebrating its Associates

The following Mercy associates completed their college-level programs and have recently earned a degree. They all were invited to celebrate with their fellow associate-graduates and family members during a ceremony held in their honor at Mercy – North Iowa in May.

Thirteen Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa associates attended a ceremony held in their honor, recognizing their accomplishments of graduating from a college-level program within the past year. They were among 30 Mercy associates who achieved this in 2011.

Congratulations to the following Mercy associates who have committed a great deal of time and energy to their personal and professional development Jeff Abben, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Lisa Baltierra, Master of Science in Management Sara Berding, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cheryl Blakely, Master in Health Care Admin/Nursing Debra Bock, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Delora Brattrud, Associate of Arts Jennifer Bredlow, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jennifer Castle, Master of Science in Nursing Jamie Clemons, Registered Nurse Mishala Good, Associate Degree in Nursing Kalyn Gullic, Radiologic Technology Program Kerri Gustin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Melissa Harris, Radiologic Technology Program Tammy Heaverlo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Megan Hejlik, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Susan Hovey, Master in Psychology Aimee Kern, Master in Business Administration JoAnn Lewerke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Danielle Olthoff, Bachelor of Science in Nursing MS-35677

Kim Peterson, Master in Social Work Robin Prehn, Licensed Practical Nurse Tiffany Rasmussen, Radiologic Technology Program Teresa Severin, Radiologic Technology Program J.D. Steinberg, Radiologic Technology Program Mary Varnum, Medical Transcription Jami Vold, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ashley Volsen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Katie Wingert, Registered Respiratory Therapy Carli Woodley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Betsy Wright, Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Leadership

Mason City, IA

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS Celebrating Birthdays!

MASON CITY — DeLoss and Marie Lance, of Mason City, are celebrating their birthdays.

DeLoss celebrated his 90th birthday on May, 25, and Marie will celebrate her 88th birthday on May 30. Cards can be sent to 777 S. Eisenhower Ave. #109, Mason City, IA 50401.

Mom’s good food and love, and Dad’s funny jokes and pranks made this family of four children, 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Happy Birthday to both of you!

— Love, Your Family

Happy 98th birthday

Howard Christopherson, 80 ROCKFORD — A card shower is planned for Howard Christopherson, of Rockford, who will celebrate his 80th birthday, June 1.

Rose Marie Dawson, 90 A family fishing trip is MASON CITY — Rose Marie Dawson, of Mason City, being held Memorial Day will celebrate her 90th birthday at a family dinner, May weekend. He was born 29.

June 1, 1931 in Allison, She was born May 30, 1921, in Kansas City, Kan. Iowa.

Greetings may be sent to Rose Marie at the following Cards may be sent address: 1508 N. Rhode Island Ave., Mason City, IA Howard at: 22775 190th 50401.

St., Rockford, IA 50468.

Happy 50th Birthday Judi Nelsen (May 25)

STACYVILLE — Mary Pitzen will turn 98 on Wednesday, June 1.

A family gathering will be held June 4, to celebrate her birthday. Greetings may be sent to Mary at the following address: 703 N. Broad, Stacyville, IA 50476.

KGLO

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The Iowa Broadcast News Association Small Market Division honored three KGLO broadcasters: Bob Fisher, News Director, placed in the top 3 of overall excellence for the third year and won first place for “Political Coverage and best Sportscast.” His “KGLO Midday Report” won third in Best Newscast.

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MASON CITY — Darlene Trousdale will celebrate her 80th birthday Friday, June 3.

Birthday wishes may be sent to Darlene at: 150 S. Grover Ave., Apt. 211, Mason City, IA 50401.

The Best Play–by-Play category was won by Tim Fleming.

Mark Dorenkamp, KGLO Farm Director, won first and third in the “Farm and Agribusiness” category.

— Love, Terry, Jennifer, Ronny and Heather.

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Darlene Trousdale, 80

OSAGE — A card shower is planned for Lawrence J. Weinberger, of Osage, who celebrated his 92nd birthday on May 28.

He was born May 28, 1919.

Cards may be send to Lawrence at the following address: 300 Lyndale Ave. #10, Osage, IA 50461.

Award Winning Reporting in North Iowa

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Des Moines University graduate

marshal is to assist the faculty marshal in the performance of his duties during commencement and Founders’ Day ceremonies.

ISU degree and award

Dr. Tasha Beenken DES MOINES — Tasha Rose Beenken received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University on May 28.

Dr. Beenken will fulfill her residency requirements, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Mich.

Dr. Beenken graduated from Forest City High School in 2003 and Simpson College in 2007. She is the daughter of Penny and Harley Beenken, Forest City; Greg Beenken, Nora Springs, and granddaughter of Helen Wooge, Crystal Lake.

vice Award as a way to thank and honor Americans who inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Measured by the cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime, three levels of awards are given: Bronze awards (100 to 249 lifetime service hours), Silver awards (250 to 499 lifetime service hours, and Gold awards (500 plus hours).

Volunteers with RSVP of North Central Iowa who were recognized for reaching one of these lifetime award levels include: Silver Awards BRITT — Lois DeLeon, Darell Schaper.

LAKE MILLS — Mariet-

ta Norris.

NORTHWOOD — Marcia Kraft.

Bronze Awards BRITT — Beverly Diemer, Brenda Hanson, Don Kopacek, Kay Kopacek.

BUFFALO CENTER — Rod Hansen, Betty Kloster-Delgado, Joyce Landheer.

CLEAR LAKE — Janet Christensen, Connie Clapsaddle-Heine, Ellen Jandebeur.

FOREST CITY — Mike Ebaugh, Marilyn Erding, Tiny Shelton.

GARNER — Carroll Boehnke, Dolores Boehnke.

LAKE MILLS — Norma

Adams, Ethel Christianson, Helen Kelso.

MANLY — JoAnn Andera, Betty Benjegerdes.

MASON CITY — Ralph Cassady.

VENTURA HEIGHTS — Janelle Renner.

Drake University pharmacy award DES MOINES —Jessica Taylor, of Ventura, accepted the Excellence in Pharmacy Award at Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduate recognition ceremony, May 13.

Taylor received the award in acknowledge-

ment of high professional motivation and superior proficiency in the provision of drug information services, according to a news release.

Concordia graduate SEWARD, Neb. — Rachel Miller, of Mason City, Iowa, was among students awarded a degree at Concordia University, during commencement exercises held May 7.

Miller received a bachelor of science degree in education, and graduated with distinction (minimum grade point average of 3.5).

MASON CITY — Ryan Kennedy, son of Dan and Linda Kennedy, Mason City, received four degrees from Iowa State University, in English, philosophy, accounting and management.

Kennedy also received the Senior Leadership Recognition Award. He has accepted a scholarship to Duke University Law School to pursue his law degree and master’s degree in English.

RSVP volunteers honored

MASON CITY — Over 100 North Central Iowa STORM LAKE — Ginger RSVP volunteers were recognized for their donation Kraft, a junior management and business admin- of time and talents provided to elementary and midistration double major dle school students in the from Mason City, was North Iowa region. Volunrecently recognized at teers were honored with a Buena Vista University’s student recognition event. special luncheon celebraKraft was named a stu- tion held May 12, on the North Iowa Area Commudent marshal for BVU’s Graduate and Professional nity College campus.

The President’s Council Studies. This award is given to a top-ranking stu- on Service and Civic Participation established a dent in the junior class.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

MEMORIAL DAY 2011 ★ THOSE WE REMEBER ★ ★ THOSE WE REMEBER ★

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1928 ~ 2005 In our memories and hearts forever.

Love You. Your Family.

Gilbert H. Schulte 1941 ~ 2008 Classmate 1960 Alexander High School, Neighbor & Childhood friend.

Rest in Peace, thank you for your time spent in the military.

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1930 ~ 2009

I Lost My Father, Norman Skogen, 2 years ago. He was very special. You are missed by you wife, children, grandchildren, family & friends.

Terry Hagen 1956 ~ 2009

We miss you so much – forever in our memory.

Dawn & boys Mom & Dad Ron, Becky & family Doug, Melissa & family

Marilyn Carol Genzler 1932 ~ 2010

To the best wife and mother we could ever ask for, we love you and miss you.

From family & grandkids.

SPC Joshua L. Knowles 1980 ~ 2004

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love & miss you. Dad, Mom, Brea, Rob & Michelle.

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My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one can ever know.

Forever Missed by Johnny

Norman Skogen

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1944 ~ 2010

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You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.

Sadly missed by your kids & grandkids

Linda Quinones

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Linda Quinones

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Always Remembered.

Linda, Deb, Jeff, Amber, & Brian. John, Sue, Jon, & Erica. Dan, Amy, Ben, & Henry.

Stephanie & Tate

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Arlene CrowleyJohnson 1929 ~1971

You’re always in our thoughts and prayers. Gone to heaven to soon. I draw strength from memories of you. Love and miss you.

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Arthur Johnson 1918 ~ 2010 I can close my eyes and I’m five again in Dad’s garden. We miss you. Thank you for my green thumb. Best Dad Ever!

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Colby Schmidtke 1994 ~ 2010 Taken without choice only God knows why. You were needed in heaven, he only takes the best.

We love you forever and always in our hearts.

Love Mom, Dad & Sam

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You’re the one who held our hands and hearts. Not a day goes by that you’re not near. Love and Miss you, until we meet again, Delores & families.

CJ Stoffer 1939 ~ 2009

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Though our tears can be wiped away, The ache in our hearts will always stay.

Vicki, Hannah and Jesse

Gordon E. Marsh

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Wendell Meints

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1952 ~ 2008 In Memory of a son and brother who was loved and remembered forever in our hearts.

Dean Jost

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1970 ~ 1985 Twenty-five years have come and gone and yet your memory is strong. We will always love you.

Duane K. (Bud) Gossman

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1920 ~ 1945 As a solider in the Philippines, Dad is honored forever.

I was in his lap shortly before he was killed by a sniper in 1945.

Terry Joe Knutson

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From An Old Coach

James H Johnson PFC

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Vietnam KIA, May 8, 1965.

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Nick Koehler

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

ANNIVERSARIES

Iverson, 50 years Otten, 50 years

50th wedding anniversary

MASON CITY — Gerald H. Otten and Mary L. Nolan Otten of Mason City, Iowa, were married May 30, 1961, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Davenport, Iowa.

The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Christopher’s Restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Lisa Otten (deceased); Anne Hedrick (Dave), Ankeny, Iowa; Mary Otten, Modesto, Calif.; Timothy Otten (Angie), West Des Moines, Iowa; John Otten (Regina), Waukee, Iowa; Thomas Otten (Amy), Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Jennifer Peck (Craig), Ankeny; Julie Otten, Ankeny; Kevin Otten (Amy), West Des Moines. They have 25 grandchildren with two on the way.

Robert and Karla (Michael) Thomas were married June 4, 1961, at Floyd, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. June 4 at Bethany Alliance Church, 1100 Clinton St., Charles City.

The party is being hosted by the couple’s four children, Rodney “Pete,” Courtney (Dawn), Jeff (Denise) Thomas, all from Charles City, and Bobbie (Tim) Petsche of Forest City. The only presents required is the presence of your company. Greetings may be sent to: 1804 Missouri Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.

MASON CITY — Mike Iverson and Carol Smith Iverson of Mason City, Iowa, were married on June 11, 1961, at the First Presbyterian Church in Villisca, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family dinner on May 31, 2011, at the Prime N’ Wine in Mason City.

The couple’s children are Robert Iverson of Mason City, and Jean Iverson Howe (Jeff) of Osage Beach, Mo.

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1961 ~ 2011

It’s been 92 days since you’ve gone home to the Lord. My life is empty without you. You still live on in my heart and mind, of the loving family, friends you left behind.

Miss your smiles, laughter, jokes and your loving touch of comforts. You brought so much happiness and love to me. I miss you so… dearly my loving man (Brian) love you forever, ever. Love your precious little Deb (Fiance)

Rick Poole 1958 ~ 2008

Today we took a ride. Around fields newly planted; through hills and valleys lush in carpets of green; spring leaves emerging-laughing in the sunlight.

And the sweet scent of wildflowers dance across the road. And we rumble on...I know you are the crisp morning air that kisses my face. Just as you are the wings of a free bird waving as we too fly down the road. Today we took a ride...Forever in my heart.

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GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Spring Fest awards MASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County 4-Her’s participated in a Communications Day called Spring Fest, April 30, at North Iowa Area Community College.

Communication division awards were presented in the category of Educational Presentations. Clover Kid participation ribbons went to Gracie Smith and Erin Smith. Ribbon of excellence awards in this category went to Philomena Schnoebelen, Nathan Elsbernd and Kara Smith. Participants in grades 5-12 are eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair. Philomena Schnoebelen and Kara Smith were selected to represent Cerro Gordo County at the Iowa State Fair.

Interpretative Reading ribbon of excellence awards were given to Miranda Wulff, Philomena Schnoebelen. Britta Elsbernd received a Clover Kid participation ribbon.

Miranda Wulff and Clayton Sampson received ribbon of excellence awards in Extemporaneous Speaking. Clayton Sampson is eligible to compete at the State Fair.

Annie Moore and Tim and Jenna Smith received ribbon of excellence awards in Working Exhibits. They were selected to represent Cerro Gordo County at the Iowa State Fair.

Share the Fun is an opportunity for 4-H Youth to exhibit their skills in acting, singing, dancing or playing an instrument. All the contestants received a ribbon of recognition.

There were five acts this year with three representing Cerro Gordo County 4H at the Iowa State Fair: The Mason City Challengers 4-H Club, with “4H F.Y.I.” puppet show; Kaitlyn Smith with a vocal

solo, and Annie Moore, with a trumpet solo. Also, the Mason City Challengers will represent Cerro Gordo County at the Clay County Fair, with “Monster Mash.” Other Share-TheFun acts receiving participation ribbons were: Nicolas Fallis, with two piano pieces, and Nathan Elsbernd, also with two piano pieces.

Challenge classes were also a part of Spring Fest.

Various classes were selected to encourage 4-H’ers to try new projects. Entries were accepted in the following categories: cake decorating, quilt blocks, and healthy substitutions.

Cerro Gordo County 4-H members participating were: Kacy Sampson, Aunalea Timpe, Jenna Smith, Annie Moore, Hanna Wendel, Sarah Wendel, Ryan Wendel, and Erin Smith.

CHARLES CITY — *Kelsey Jo Noah.

CLEAR LAKE — Jordan M. Mahaffey.

U of W graduate MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Katherine Ann Koopman, of Mason City, Iowa, was among the spring graduates at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Koopman received a master of library and information science degree.

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The Mason City Noon Lions Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the “Authentic Cuisine from India” fundraiser.

They are listed as follows: HyVee East and HyVee West, Fareway Stores, Inc., Benedictine College First Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Martin Brothgraduate ers Food Market, The ATCHISON, Kan. — Dimensional Group, Mr. Marisa Spain, of Bancroft, Todd Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Iowa, graduated from Mrs. Patel of Days Inn. A Benedictine College during special thank you to St. commencement exercises, John’s Episcopal Church May 14. for providing the location, Spain received a bache- and to John and Delphine lor of arts degree in biolo- Justin for the countless gy. hours spent helping to coordinate and cook for this event. The proceeds of St. Cloud State $2,450 will be used to proDean’s List vide eye exams, eye glasses and hearing aids to lowST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud State University income individuals in released its spring semes- Mason City. Thank you.

— Mason City Noon ter Dean’s List. To be eligiLions Club ble for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher Thank you on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk WOW! What a surprise! (*) donotes a 4.0 grade Thank you for all the cards, point average. letters and prayers. Each North Iowa students one was enjoyed and recognized include: appreciated. God Bless all ALGONA — *Wendy of you.

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BIRTHDAY

MEMORIAL

80th Birthday

Jason Knudtson 6/2/86 — 4/11/08

NEW ARRIVAL Michael Elsbury KINGMAN, Ariz. — Jason and Amy Elsbury, of Kingman, Ariz., are the parents of a son, Michael, born at 5 p.m. April 15, 2011, at Kingman Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz., and was 19.4 inches long.

Michael is welcomed by big sister Ava. Grandparents are Jeff and Cindy Monaghan, Mason City, Iowa; Bob and Tara Elsbury, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Rick and Becky Collins, of Kingman, Ariz.

Great-grandparents are Bill and Laura Elsbury, Mason City, Iowa; Cecil Osborn, Midlothian, Texas; Ann Gilcrease, Chloride, Ariz., and Eileene Dickerson, Lenox Iowa.

Great-grandfather is Karl Walters, Mason City, Iowa.

MEMORIAL

Gloria Hartwig, of Mason City, will celebrate her 80th birthday at a family dinner.

She was born June 3, 1931, in Hampton.

Gloria lives at: 615 S. Vermont Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

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Mercy – North Iowa

Celebrates Associate Anniversaries Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa is grateful for all the talent, time and dedication it receives from its associates. There were 295 Mercy associates who celebrated anniversary milestones in May. They include:

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Five Mercy Associates celebrated 40 years of service this year.

Pictured with Jim FitzPatrick, President/CEO of Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa are (left to right): Barbara Kuhlers and Karen Nye. Those not in the photo are: Susan Balek, Linda Heinold and Joann Starkey.

Janell Alcott; Paulette Almelien; Lorraine Amelsberg; Michael Bailey; Heather Barenthin; Paul Barenthin; Amy Barnes O’Connell; Julia Becker; Debra Bills; Dwight Boisen; Melissa Cox; Sheila Craig; Elizabeth Curry; Shannon Danburg; Kathy Dannen; Olivia Doden; Melissa Eastvold; Monica Eckard; Barbara Eppens; Donald Escherich; Melinda Farland; Lin Fessler; Juli Fjone; Tina Francis; Paula Givens; Linda Gomez; Jody Hackbart; Stephanie Helland; Teresa Hermen; Kathlene Hillman; Ronald Hrubes; Donna Jimenez; Ellen Jordan; Kathy Kammrad; Brenda Kiel; Brenda Kirschbaum; Carmen Kittleson; Kerry Klunder; Nancy Krein; Melissa Lambertsen; William Lawless; Virginia Lovik; Kassidee Malek; Sherry Marzen; Maria Mathis; Kelly McPhail; Gail Meyer; Hollie Meyer; Heidi Michels; Kelly Miller; Marlene Miller; Dawn Mitchell; Jennifer Monteith; Darold Morrow; Carla Mosiman; Melinda Mutschler; Jeff Nasstrom; Debra Nelson; Rhonda Njus; Jennifer O’Brien; Gregory Ogaard; Jane Olson; Kathleen Olson; Rochelle Pitzenberger; Krista Prazak; Joyce Rachut; Susan Reese; Jessie Reicks; Courtney Ritter; Angela Schotanus-Duda; Jeri Severson; Linda Severson; Ericka Siemons; Jean Sinnwell; Lori Smeby; Lori Spitz; Susan Starrett; Lisa Stevenson; Staci Stump; Lisa Tan; Annette Thornblade; Pamela Trygstad; Lisa Tumilson; Susan Vanlaere; Mary Varnum; Kristi Washington; Amanda White; Angela Williams; Diana Willits; Steven Wright Deborah Allen; Allen Borchardt; Sandra Cates; Julie Cooney; Annette Cruse; Kristine Dahlstrom; Lori Devary; Luann Engels-Hepker; Dennis Hammerstrom; Steve Matzen; Kathryn Meyer; JoAnne Millard; Dane Miller; Pamela Muhlenbruch; Regina Nack; Jonathan Olson; Marilyn Richey; Sarah Rollefson; Heather Thompson; Tracy Worley

30 Years

Ann Bengtson; Jean Christensen; Lynne Grant; Jean Haight; Robbin Hill; Christine Holt; Jon Lohrbach; Karen Menken; Rosalinda Milbrath; Mitchell Morrison; Susan Muskovich; Kandice Nedved; Margaret Northrup; Norma Pappas; Marlene Reyerson; Carol Wessels

15 Years

Lorraine Baldrige; Sabrina Baltes; Kathy Boekhoff; Jason Bowers; Laurel Bram; Jeffrey Brandow; Victoria Bravo; Joseph Brunkhorst; Janan Brunner; Holly Dirksen; Tina Eckholt; Kimberly Eden; Kenneth Ewen II; Debra Georgia; Traci Goll; Thomas Graham; Linda Groesbeck; Michele Hahle; Linda Halvorsen; Ralph Hamand; Autumn Hawver-Colglazier; Gloria Heagel; Susan Henaman; David Hicok; Jolene Ibeling; Molly Iverson; Jeffrey Johnstone; Peggy Jurrens; Becky Kalous; Mary Leisure; Vicky Marker; Kathy Martin; Kristi Mason; Sharon Meineke; Carla Myers; Penny Nelson; Susan Nicholson; Craig Osland; Charlotte Parcher; Kenneth Rodemeyer; Katie Roderick; Annette Schwantes; Michelle Simon; Scott Smith; Amie Steenhard; Elaine Steinberg; Brandie Theobald; Rhonda Thome; Linda Wagner; Lynne Wendorf; Tad Wendorf; Valerie Westhoff; Angela Westphal; Katherine Zobrist

20 Years

Katherine Anderson; Lavonne Barickman; Michael Belz; Katharine Biggs; Kim Bosch; Linda Brandau; Lisa Buland; Audra Burgart; Carolyn Burkhardt; Tammy Charlson; Tammy Christensen; Delores Cisneros; Randy Davis; Vickie Diekhuis; Vickie Dietrich; Russell Dreckman; Teri Eckhoff; Karla Engelhardt; Joann Ermer-Seltun; Diane Evans; Chris Farr; Melissa Farrell; Ruthanne Fox; Douglas Fullerton; Pamela Ginther; Teresa Gremmer; Mark Haganman; Denise Hall; Judy Harms; Gloria Harnack; Susan Hendricks; Bernadette Hennagir; David Hickman; Patricia Hill; Betty Hoffman; Lisa Holland; Linda Humburg; Bonnie Kahler; Michelle Kingland; Nancy Klemesrud; Donella Kline; Mona Kraft-Harle; Diane Kraling; Jennifer Kropp; Kristi Larsen; Vivian Lincicum; Linda Lines; Luann Lockwood; Cindy Lowe; Ann McCauley; Nadine Mork; Patti Mork; Michael Myers; Debra Nelson; Laura Olander; Debora Opkis; Kimberly Overbeck; Catherine Palmer; Kim Parcher; Janet Platte; Robert Roggensack; Karen Roller; Margaret Schlader; Lucinda Scott; Jeanette Servantez; Cynthia Shanks; Joyce Sherman; Susan Simmons; Marcele Smith; Paula Solano; Paula Squier; Dena Stone; Denise Sturges; Janet Ulrich; Michael Wetter; Lori Wilde; Mary Zimmerman; Danette Zook

Julie Berry; Louetta Best; Louanne Bonin; Viola Bonnema; Nancy Buttel; Karen Carr; Janice Crooks; Denise Dow; Carolyn Ewen; Wayne Foreman; Lori Gerdes; Jane Gruis; Pamela Hansen; Roxanne Hanson; Monica Heard; Donna Hovey; Sandra Humphrey; Richard Kaduce; Marianne Kurash; Diane Lee; Sheila Malek; Ruth Meier; Debra Mejia; Barbara Miller; Kathy Morel; Mary Peshak; Kathy Rosendahl; Deanna Ruiz; Jill Tarr; Tralee Thomas; Amy Thorland; David Whitcomb

40 Years

Susan Balek; Linda Heinold; Barbara Kuhlers; Karen Nye; Joann Starkey

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BRITT — Dean and Carmine (Geibel) Faust were married at the Britt Methodist Church on June 6, 1951.

Cards in their honor can be sent to: 1825 Grant Ave., Britt, IA 50423.

The couple is planning a day of celebration with their family in Des Moines.

Their children are Bill and Marilyn Faust of Vinton, Denise and Harlan Dorenkamp of Belmond, Paul and Lisa Faust of Mason City, Dawn and Doug Doughan of Britt, Col. Don and Brecca Faust of Frederick, Md., and their families.

All their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren want to thank them for the loving example they have been to them through the years, and for the wonderful upbringing they gave them. Growing up in a Christian home and surrounding them with their prayers is one of the greatest blessings anyone can ever have.

Stonecypher, 35 years FLOYD — Raymond and Marjorie (Becker) Stonecypher of Floyd, Iowa, were married May 29, 1976, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Cards can be sent to Raymond and Marjorie Stonecypher at 1052 River Rd., Floyd, IA 50435.

The couple’s children and their spouses are David Lechner and Dana (Nancy) Lechner, Corpus Christi, Texas; James Lechner, Clear Lake; Deneen (Kary) Schweiger, Osage; Tony (Kelly) Stonecypher, Aurora, Mo.; John (Karen) Stonecypher, West Minister, Colo.; Rhea (Aaron) Bender, Rudd, and Rhonda (John) Brougher, Floyd. They have 22 grandchildren.

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ANNIVERSARY

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BIRTHDAYS

ENGAGED

Charlie Samuel Anker

Happy 5th Birthday, Charlie!

Charlie Anker celebrated his 5th birthday on May 9.

Charlie is the son of Dave and Sarah Anker, of Winterset.

Proud grandparents are Gary and Nancy Anker, of Winterset, and Joel and Nina Esslinger, of rural Sheffield.

Kenneth Studer, 80

BELMOND — Carl and Shirley Kuhlers of Belmond will celebrate their 70th anniversary June 13.

They were married June 13, 1941, in Missouri.

An open house will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Leinbach Center, 116 Luick’s Lane N., in Belmond. Cards may be sent to them at 112 Luick’s Lane N., Apt. S6, Belmond, IA 50421. Please no gifts.

They have three children, Terry (Eileen) of Eagle River, Wis., and Tucson, Ariz.; Wil of Belmond, and Penny (Jeff), of Newhall, Iowa. They also have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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TITONKA — Kenneth Studer, of Titonka, will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at The Water’s Edge Nature Center, 1010 250th St., Algona.

Lunch will be served at the event. He requests no gifts, please.

Kenneth was born June 4, 1931, in Algona.

Greetings can be sent to Kenneth at: 3604 200th Ave., Titonka, IA 50480.

Hach, Juhl ALEXA HACH, of Reinbeck, Iowa, is the daughter of Dave and Deb Hach of Reinbeck. Alexa received a BA degree from the University of Northern Iowa and will be pursuing her master’s degree in community health education at UNI this fall. Alexa is employed as a nurse health educator in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

KEVIN JUHL, of Garner, Iowa, is the son of Mark and Carol Juhl of Garner. Kevin received his BA degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Kevin is employed by Pfister Seed as a district sales manager in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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BIRTHDAY Pat Grant, 80 BELMOND — Pat Grant will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Belmond.

Anyone unable to attend may send a card to: 204 Country Club Dr., Belmond, IA 50421.

Pat requests no gifts, please.

ANNIVERSARY Stromley, 60 years MASON CITY — Reuben Stromley and Helen (Appel) Stromley of Mason City, Iowa, were married on June 3, 1951, at St. Olaf Church in Austin, Minn.

The couple will celebrate their 60th anniversary. Greetings may be

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Joan of Arc, #152 of Mason City, announces the winners of their 2011 Educational Contest. Themes for this year were “The Lord Is My Light” and “The Light Others Give Me.” Division I Art — 1st Place — Gwenyth Wollner; 2nd Place — John Zook; 3rd Place — Amara Wolf. Division II Art — 1st Place — Brooke Hoeppner; 2nd Place — Stephanie Lapointe; 3rd Place — Elizabeth Mennen. Division III Art — 1st Place — Molly Chamberlin. Division I Poetry — First Place — Natalie Scholl. Division II Poetry — 1st Place — Elizabeth Henrich; 2nd Place — Macey Pfeffer; 3rd Place — Matiya Seger. Division II

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