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Ron and Marcia Hulshizer of Otranto were married on April 6, 1962, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. They have lived and farmed in the Meltonville/Otranto area ever since. They will be celebrating their anniversary with their children: Teri and Dan Bishop of St. Ansgar, Randy and Sharon Hulshizer of Grafton, Julie and Mike Smith of St. Ansgar, Steve and Sara Hulshizer of Carpenter, Mike and Barb Hulshizer of Otranto, and Ryan and Katie Hulshizer of Northwood, and 25.3 grandchildren.

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BIRTHDAYS Ruth King ‘80’

Ruth Ann Peterson’s 80th Birthday

Irene Thompson April 6

Ruth King, my girl, my bride of 61 years, is celebrating her 80th birthday. Greetings may be sent to her at: 1315 Seventh St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy birthday! Love, — Jack and family

Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann! — From all your friends

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Join in wishing her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY By sending a card to: 707 S. Seventh St., Osage, IA 50461

Happy Birthday Irene! — Love your kids, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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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 your request.) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). received for my 80th Thank You Say this prayer for three consecutive days. birthday. It made for a very I want to thank everyone special day. Thanks again. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. for the many cards I — MAG — Jean Schramm

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Ruth Ann was born April 8, 1932, in Hanlontown, Iowa. Ruth Ann and her husband John (Jack) have lived all their married lives in Forest City. They have one son, David. Birthday greetings may be sent to Ruth Ann at: Highway 69 S., Forest City, IA 50436.

Bean and Barclay exchange vows Ashley Bean and Travis Barclay were united in marriage on Aug. 27, 2011, at the home of the bride’s grandparents, Donald and Judy Bean, in rural Charles City. The garden ceremony was performed by Pastor Roy Ott inside a garden gazebo. Ashley is the daughter of Bradley and Sandra Bean of Floyd. The bride’s grandparents are Daryl and Myrna Jakoubek, of Floyd, and Donald and Judy Bean, of Charles City. The bride’s great-grandmother is the late Lisetta Harden. Travis is the son of Robert and Debra Barclay of Mitchell. His grandparents are Irene Thompson and the late Dean Thompson of Osage. Maid of honor was Amanda Nash, sister of the bride. Ashley’s other attendants were Stacie Henze, Jennifer Miller, Renita Darrah and Ashley Dorn. The flower girl was Brylie Henze. Personal attendants were Crystal Barclay and Jackie Tumilson. Best man was Chad Barclay, brother of the groom. Travis’ other attendants were Derrick Adams, Brad Bremer, Bobby Meyer and Merlyn Hegland. The ring bearer was Nate Barclay. Ashley is employed at Fox River Mills in Osage. Travis is owner/operator of Barclay Landscaping. The couple are at home in Osage.

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ANNIVERSARIES Kraft, 35 years MASON CITY — Chuck Kraft and Dixie (Ewers) Kraft of Mason City, Iowa, were married April 2, 1977, by the Rev. Laverne Hanson of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City. They are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. Greetings may be sent to them at 25 S. Vermont Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. The couple has seven children, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Fairbanks, 65 years

Happy 65th Anniversary Mom and Dad

Wishing you a happy anniversary and many more to come. Love you.

Thank You A sincere thanks to each and every one of you who made my 70th birthday so special. All of your cards, notes and phone calls were much appreciated. May God bless you. — Betty Siemers

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Thank You A big thank you to my wonderful kids for the surprise 80th birthday party. It was indeed a “big” surprise. And thank you to all of my family and friends for attending and making it a very memorable day. — Donna Stoltenberg

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Lenz, 60 years Roger Lenz and Gilma Holstad Lenz of Riceville, Iowa, were married April 6, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. The couple will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a family dinner on April 7 in Osage. Cards of celebration can be sent to: Box H, Riceville, IA 50466. The couple’s children and their spouses are Gary Lenz (Nancy), Jeff Lenz (Vickie), Judy Brown (Mark) and Mike Lenz (Julie). They have 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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MASON CITY — Gerald Foutch and Arlene (Mumford) Foutch of Mason City, Iowa, were married April 5, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Cards can be sent to Gerald and Arlene Foutch at 1124 Manor Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. The couple’s children and their spouses are Craig and Kathy, Mason City, Dee and Russ, Woodbury, Minn., Gary, Indianola, Tyler, Kris and Sophia, Chaska, Minn., Jessica, Gunnison, Colo., Kara and Tavis, Arlington, Va. They have three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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MASON CITY — Richard Fairbanks and Beulah (Nuehring) Fairbanks of Mason City, Iowa, were married on April 5, 1947, at St. James Lutheran parsonage in Mason City. The couple will celebrate their 65th anniversary with a family dinner. Cards of celebration can be sent to 2050 Hunters Ridge, Mason City, IA 50401. Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary The couple’s children and their spouses are Karen NORTHWOOD — Ken Block and Marybelle (Rector) Plagge (deceased), Pat (Glenn) Grandy, Brad (Pat) FairBlock of Northwood, Iowa, were married March 30, banks, and Julie (Bob) Carpenter. 1952, in Odebolt, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their They have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchil60th wedding anniversary. The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can be dren. sent to Ken and Marybelle Block at 104 N. Eighth St., Northwood, IA 50459. The couple’s children and their spouses are Stephanie (Keith) Harmon, Northwood; Jennifer (Chuck) Cooper, Mason City; Amy (Bill) Glassmaker, Mazepa, Minn., and Julie Horvei, Stewartville, Minn. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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MEMORIALS

Hulshizers to celebrate Golden Anniversary

Blenn Clute Betts 1973 — 2007

Trask, 50 years MASON CITY — Bill and Linda Trask will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a summer trip. Linda Posey and Bill Trask were married on April 7, 1962, at the Wayside Chapel, First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Their children are Jennifer, fiancé Bryan Hansen, Jeff of Mason City and Jason and wife Erin of rural Nora Springs. They have five grandchildren, Alana, Leah, Kayla, Kasey and Trey. Anniversary wishes may be sent to them at 714 S. Louisiana Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

BIRTHDAY

Those who have given of themselves to others will live forever in every single heart they have touched……. In our hearts everyday! With Love — Your Family

In Loving Memory of Alfred Joseph Perrott Aug. 11, 1938 — March 30, 2011

Dearly missed by Marlene and all the family.

Isop Torres, 96 MASON CITY — Isop Torres, of Mason City, will celebrate his 96th birthday at a family dinner, Friday, April 6. Greetings may be sent to Isop at the following address: IOOF, 1037 19th St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401, Attn: Isop Torres.

JOHN 14: 1-3 Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to be with me that you will also be where I am. Amen

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BIRTHDAYS Believe It or Not, She’s Still ‘HOT’ at ‘60’

Vickie…..

70 AND HE STILL HAS IT… RHYTHM THAT IS! Happy Birthday!

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Join the Nite Life Band 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Burke’s Bar and Grill to celebrate 50 years of music with Mickey Funk…that’s right, 50 YEARS and he’s still at it!

Josephine Ellefson, 90

Everybody’s “ANGEL” turns 60, April 6.

Best birthday wishes and all our love….. — Jim, kids and grandkids

Twins turn 80!

Rufus Glassel, 80

CLEAR LAKE — An open house card shower is planned for Josephine Ellefson who is observing her 90th birthday. The event will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Lake Plaza Apartments, 20 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. The open house is being hosted by her children: Vern and Sally Ellefson, Errol and Kay Ellefson, Cindy and Dean Wefel, and Kathy Treanor.

Time Flies! Happy 80th birthday Rufus Glassel on April 7!!

THANK YOU Frances Berneman, 80

Dorothy (Koons) Christ and Donald Koons will celebrate their 80th birthdays, April 8. Greetings may be sent to: Dorothy Christ 4503 – 220th Ave., Lakota, IA 50451. Donald Koons 708 N. 9th St. Estherville, IA 51334

MASON CITY — Frances Berneman will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at her home, 939 15th St. S.E., Mason City. She request no gifts, please. Frances Decker Berneman was born April 4, 1932.

Happy Birthday Mom, Aunt, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma. Love you, — Your family

Birthday greetings may be sent to him at: 142 Parkridge Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Thank You A monumental Thank You to my family and friends for my 80th birthday celebration. Special thanks to Jay and Debbie along with my three daughters for hosting the steak BBQ. Thanks also to friends, George and Joette, for gifting that tasty ham. I also enjoyed reading each and every thoughtful card. Thanks again to all of you. I had a great birthday! — Kenny Meacham

Happy 90th Birthday! Viola “Dolly” Lovstad will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 11. Birthday greetings may be sent to Dolly at: 155 Circle Terrace, #5, Manly, IA 50456.

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Schuver, Riley Ms. Rhonda Schuver announces the engagement of her daughter, Chayna Rae Schuver, to Brett Michael Riley, son of Ms. Nancy Riley and Mr. Steve Riley. Chayna’s grandmother is Grace Schuver of Kanawha, Iowa. The future bride graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She is a Registered Nurse at Keck Hospital of USC. The future groom attended Kansas University, majoring in Communications. He is a professional stand-up comedian. The couple will wed April 7, 2012, and currently reside in Burbank, Calif.

THANK YOU 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 (3x). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Thank you.

A big THANK YOU to all of my fabulous friends from near and far who traveled to help celebrate my 50th birthday! I so appreciate all the good wishes, fun cards and gifts, the fantastic food people brought, and most especially the wonderful time we had. From the Dirty Dozen and others around town to the KHS Shamrock girlfriends/husbands to those few special co-workers, I feel so lucky to have Hiscocks, Walters such great people in my life. Abele, Kuennen MANDY HISCOCKS, of A personal note to Di Blick Sarah Abele and Nick — the breakfast pizzas were Kuennen, Pella, announce Britt, Iowa, is the daughter awesome and so appreciatof Melodie and Randy Histheir engagement and ed! I also want to say a specocks of Britt, Iowa. upcoming marriage. cial thanks to Lori and Mandy graduated from Sarah is the daughter of Mike, Kelly and Mark, and West Hancock High Brian and Barb Abele, Dwight for all their help and School in 2006, and is a Leland. Her grandparents for always being there for 2010 graduate of Iowa are Merlin and Marietta Western Community Col- both Tom and me when we Norris, Lake Mills, and need you. We are grateful Bonnie Osnes, Forest City. lege with a degree in Vetfor that every day. Mostly, I erinary Technology, and a She is a graduate of Lake want to thank Tom for all of 2011 graduate of NorthMills Community School his planning and hard work west Missouri State Uniand Wartburg College. to make sure this was an versity with a degree in Sarah is currently extra-special birthday for Animal Science. She is employed by Pella Comme by surprising me with employed by Hy-Vee munity Schools as a fifth the company of our close Pharmacy in Chilicothe, grade teacher. friends from South Dakota Mo. Nick is the son of Jim and Pennsylvania as well as A D A M W A L T E R S , of and Charrn Kuennen, Fort Laclede, Mo., is the son of taking care of so many Atkinson. His grandpardetails to make the weekend Kenny and Mona Walters ents are Gerald and Bev wonderful. of Laclede. Adam graduatMcEnaney, Decorah, and I love you all! ed from Brookfield High MaryAnn Kuennen, — Val Alden School in 2004, and is a Lawler. He is a graduate of Turkey Valley Community 2008 graduate of NorthThank You west Missouri State UniSchool and Central Colversity with a degree in The family of Mary Pitzen lege. He is currently employed by Pella Corpo- Agronomy. He is employed would like to thank everyone by Pioneer Hybrid in for all the prayers, kindness, ration as a Microsoft Miami, Mo. visits, phone calls, delicious Administrator. The couple will be mar- food, beautiful flowers, The couple will ried on Saturday, June 9, cards and memorials. A very exchange vows on Satur2012, at the Hancock special thank you to Father day, June 2, at Trinity County Fairgrounds in Jack McClure, CPPS, Sister Reformed Church, Pella, Britt, Iowa. Millie, Dr. Haganman, the Iowa. MCRHC nursing staff, Home Health Service, and Hospice of North Iowa. A special thanks to Schroeder Thank You & Sites Funeral Home for their fine professional serI want to thank my family and all who came to my vice, the Visitation Church 80th birthday party. Choir and the ladies that I want to thank all for all the cards I received. Thank served the delicious funeral you all. — Melvin R. Kruckenberg dinner.

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We are so grateful and so blessed to have such loving and caring people in our lives. — The family of Mary Pitzen

Thank You Many thanks to my family and friends who made my 90th birthday so wonderful with cards, phone calls, flowers and gifts. I am so blessed being surrounded with so many wonderful and caring friends and family. — Helen Engels

Thank You A very special thank you to all our family and friends who helped make our 50th anniversary so special with flowers, food, cards and their presence, making it a very special day. — Joe and Sheryl Cannon

Thank You Thank you to St. Jude for prayers answered. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us.

Thank You Thanks to all of you who took the time to come to my 90th birthday party. Many of you I hadn’t seen for a while, so it added to the day. May the Lord bless each of you. — Ruth Hill

Thank You I wish to thank all of you for the overwhelming amount of birthday cards and phone calls that I received on my 80th birthday. This was a very special day for me to enjoy. — Kathleen McCourt

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS junior varsity). Forest City Indian speech team coaches are: Scott Bertelsen, Dan AMES — Iowa State Uni- May and Julie Keely. Varsity Individual Ratversity student Nathan Sage, of Mason City, will be ings Storytelling — Skye among 25 ISU undergraduNewcom I, Nathan Koch I ates who present their and Amanda Post I; Prose research to legislators and — Zach Lillquist I, Russell others during the seventh Scharper I and Amanda annual “Research in the Post I; Poetry — Josh May I, Capitol” Wednesday, April Rebecca Boyken I, and 4. Their presentations will Austin Adams I; Acting — be in the rotunda of the Maranda Chapin I, Nathan State Capitol building in Koch I; Musical Theatre — Des Moines. Jon Happel I, Riley ScharpSage, who majors in er I, and Russell Scharper I; agronomy, will present Improvisation — Jon Hap“ViriChip™: a Sensitive pel I, Skye Newcom I and Solid Phase Immunoassay for the Specific Capture and Andrew Henken I; Expos — Identification of Viruses by Nate Byro I, and Anthony Atomic Force Microscopy.” Blomme I; Literary Program — Tricia Trimble I, His research mentors are and Andrew Henken I; Eric Henderson, professor Radio News — Tyler of genetics, development Tweeten I; Spontaneous and cell biology; James C. Johnson, chief science offi- Speaking — Riley Scharper II; Public Address — cer, Aspera Corp.; Asrun Kristmundsdottir, program Anthony Blomme I; After Dinner Speaking — Nate coordinator, Office of Byro I, Tricia Trimble II; Sponsored Programs Administration, and Curtis Original Oratory — Austin Mosher, associate scientist, Adams I. Junior Varsity Individual genetics, development and Ratings cell biology. Musical Theatre — Jake More than 60 undergradParks I; Improvisation — uate students from Iowa’s Jake Parks I; Storytelling — three Regent universities Ethan Larson I, Dan Happel (Iowa State, the University I; Acting — Angela Haugen of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa) will dis- I, Gabrielle Knudtson, I; Prose — Hannah Rosacker play their research posters and describe their projects. II, Levi Rogeness I, and Micah Bang I; Poetry — The event highlights the Hannah May I, and Dan importance of research to the undergraduate learning Happel I; Literary Program — Angela Haugen II. experience.

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Forest City speech results FOREST CITY — The Forest City High School Individual Speech team performed at the State Individual Speech Contest March 10, at Waldorf College. Overall, the team received 35 Division I ratings, (26 varsity, nine junior varsity) and four Division II ratings (two varsity, two

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you for your prayers, best wishes, beautiful cards, flowers and lovely gifts that we have received for our 60th wedding anniversary. God bless you, — Eugene and Mary Sukup

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Celebrate the 90th Season of the Woman’s Club!

THANK YOU A Prayer for Priests

Madilyn Boller CLEAR LAKE — Melinda McCarty and Josh Boller, of Clear Lake, are the parents of a daughter, Madilyn, born at 8 a.m. Feb. 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Lonny and Kathy Boller, Buffie Ersland, and Marc and Denise Oehlsen. Great-grandparents are Larry and Evelyn Boller, Don and Lois Goeman, and Bill Printy.

Eden Kobliska ROCKWELL — Tony and Sarah Kobliska, of Rockwell, are the parents of a daughter, Eden Mae, born at 12 p.m. Feb. 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Eden is welcomed by her big brother, Edward, grandparents Raymond and Marlys Kobliska of Elma, Dave and DiAnne

Keep them, I pray, dearest Lord. Keep them for they are Thine — Thy priests whose lives burn out Before Thy consecrated shrine. Keep them for they are in the world Though from the world apart. When earthly pleasures tempt, allure, Shelter them in Thy heart. Keep them and comfort them In hours of loneliness and pain, When all their life of sacrifice For souls seems but in vain. Keep them, and, O, remember Lord They have no one but Thee,

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Yet they have only human hearts With human frailty. Keep them as spotless as the Host That daily they caress — Their every thought, word and deed, Deign, dearest Lord, to bless.

Thanks to each and every person who helped me to celebrate God’s gift of Priesthood. I am unable to respond individually. So many including Mercy, Holy Family, and community friends who sent greetings, gifts, meals and prayer. Thank you. Pray for priests. — Father Gehling

Severin of Rockwell, and great-grandparents Rita Kobliska of Alta Vista, Bob and Alice Etter of Isle, Minn., and Helen Foss of Roseau, Minn.

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We wish to express our sincerest thanks for the kindness shown through your support with phone calls, visits, prayers, food, flowers, cards and memorials. Thank You A special thank you to To all our wonderful friends and family who’ve come Pastor Linda Johnson together to help us since the loss of our home to a fire on Prestholt, organist Ryan Feb. 15. Your compassion, time, effort, work, gifts, kind Hulshizer, soloist Randy Hanna and the church words and expressions of concern mean more than women for preparing and words can say! We appreciate it so much! And, extendserving the lunch. ing a very special thank you to the Plymouth, Nora The family is also grateSprings and Rudd Fire Departments; MC All Risk Insurance, Mulligans Bar & Grill, our co-workers at Principal ful to the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center for their and Lehigh, and all the awesome campers of Lucky’s superb and loving care. Last Resort — YOU’RE THE BEST! Lastly, a special thanks — Tim and Hella Navratil and family

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