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Sarah Howard
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60th Anniversary
25th Anniversary Jon
Melvin
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Betty (Brown) Mitchell
were married on April 25, 1987, at St. John Lutheran Church, Charles City, Iowa.
were married April 27, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Sarah Howard and Evan Zach were united in marriage on Sept. 24, 2011, at the Linden Hills Congregational Church of Christ, Minneapolis, Minn. The bridesmaids and groomsmen were friends of Sarah and Evan. The ushers were Sam and Kurt Howard, brothers of the bride. A dinner reception and dance was held at the Hilton Minneapolis. Sarah and Evan enjoyed their honeymoon in Hawaii on the islands of Oahu and Maui. Sarah is the daughter of Eliot and Jan Howard, Edina, Minn. Sarah graduated from the University of Wisconsin/Madison and The Hamline University School of Law in 2010. Evan is the son of Jim and Cynthia Zach, Mason City, Iowa, and the grandson of Thomas Eugene Manning, Mason City. Evan graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and The Hamline University School of Law in 2010. Sarah and Evan reside in downtown Minneapolis and are employed in the Minneapolis/St Paul area.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Kayde Ewing and Jared Sberal were united in marriage on Dec. 23, 2011, at Sandals Resort Montego Bay, Jamaica. Kayde is the daughter of Gary Ewing of Mason City, and Jan and Gary Kostka of Mason City, Iowa. Jared is the son of Jim Sberal and Barb Sberal of Mason City, Iowa. Maid of honor was Brittany Ewing. Best man was Jim Sberal. Kayde is employed by Onslow County Schools, Hubert, N.C. Jared is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, N.C. The couple will reside in Cape Carteret, N.C.
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ENGAGED Schlawin, Rasmus KAITLIN SCHLAWIN, of Garner, Iowa, is the daughter of Delawn and Dan Emerson of Marshalltown, Iowa, and the late Ron Schlawin. Kaitlin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2012, and is employed by Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care in Clear Lake, Iowa. MARCUS RASMUS, of Garner, Iowa, is the son of Glenn and Mary Rasmus of Klemme, Iowa. Marcus graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in 2011, and is employed by Stellar Indus-
tries in Garner, Iowa. The couple will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at P.M. Park in Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Scarrow, Scott DAWN SCARROW, of Dallas, Texas, is the daughter of Brent and Linda Scarrow of Clear Lake, Iowa. Dawn is employed as the Human Resources Manager at Whelan Security in Dallas. CHARLIE SCOTT, of Dallas, Texas, is the son of Chuck and Darlene Scott of Ankeny, Iowa. Charlie is National Sales Director with Volt Telecom Group in Dallas. The couple will be married at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, Iowa.
AMANDA THILL, of Ames, Iowa, is the daughter of Todd and Ruth Thill, Baker, Beeler of Britt, Iowa. Amanda BRITTANY BAKER, of Ames, Iowa, is the daughter of graduated from Iowa State Chris and Lea Baker of Mason City, Iowa. Brittany grad- University in 2012. uated from from Mason City High School in 2010. She GREG THYS, of Ames, will graduate from Des Moines Area Community College Iowa, is the son of Ray and in May 2012 as a dental assistant. Pam Thys of Marion, Iowa. MICHAEL BEELER, of Ames, Iowa, is the son of Dan Greg graduated from Iowa and Deb Beeler of Roland, Iowa. Michael graduated from State University in 2011, Roland-Story High School in 2007, and Iowa State Uni- and is employed by Mary versity in December 2011, and is employed by NationGreeley Medical Center wide Insurance in Des Moines, Iowa. and Ames Police DepartThe couple will be married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at St. ment in Ames, Iowa. Sept. 1, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Ames, The couple will be mar- Patrick’s Catholic Church Iowa. in Britt, Iowa. ried at 2 p.m. Saturday,
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DIKE — Katie and Nathan Lindsay, of Dike, Iowa, are the parents of a daughter, Ginny Emma Maxine Lindsay, born at 1 a.m. April 5, 2012, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo. She weighed 8 pounds, 14.5 ounces, and was 22 inches long. She is welcomed by her siblings, Elle and Sheamus. Grandparents are Roger and Deb Schroeder, and
(Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. —D.P.
Thank you to all who have offered condolences, flowers and memorials upon the passing of our mother, Jacqueline R. Paulson. A special thanks goes out to PHI Medical Flights and staff and to Muse-Norris Hospice of North Iowa for helping to meet Mom’s wishes. We are also grateful to our aunts and uncle for their support and guidance. Thank you, — Dan and Deb Paulson, Dick and LuAnn Paulson Joe and Roxanne Dwyer
Cindy Lindsay. Greatgrandparents are Bob and Wilma Lindsay, Adeline Schroeder, Maxine Friedrich, and Wally and Helen Fair.
Thank You We would like to thank all of our friends and family who responded to our 60th anniversary with cards and greetings of congratulations and best wishes. — Lois and H Milton Duesenberg
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Happy 60th anniversary
Olson, 25 years
Mitchell, 60 years
MASON CITY — Jon and Sandy (Ryan) Olson of Mason City, Iowa, were married on April 25, 1987, at St. John Lutheran Church, Charles City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with on open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at Highland Park Golf Course, 944 17th St. N.E., Mason City. The couple’s children are Dalton and Cole, both at home.
MASON CITY — Melvin and Betty (Brown) Mitchell were married April 27, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Their children are Andrew (Betsy), and Nicki (Patrick) Kruckenberg. They have three grandchildren, Carter Kruckenberg, Emma Grace Mitchell, and Kathleen (Nickolas) Trask, and one great-grandchild, Machaela Trask. They request no gifts please.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MASON CITY — Duane Rohrer and Carol (Olson) Rohrer of Mason City, Iowa, were married April 23, 1952, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clarion, Iowa. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Card can be sent to: 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Unit 12, Mason City, IA 50401. The couple’s children and their spouses are Mike and Traci Rohrer, Mickey (Bob) Roderick, Mona (Mitch) Hoy, all of Mason City, and Lori (Tom) Wynn, Naples, Fla., and Lynn (Tim) Reiners, Independence, Minn. They have 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren.
Cooper, 70 years
MANLY — Harold Cooper and Lois (Peterson) Cooper of Manly, Iowa, were married April 29, 1942, at BethleCEDAR FALLS — Ann Meade, a student at the Unihem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. Rosen, 50 years versity of Northern Iowa, was recognized at a UNI busiThe couple will celebrate their 70th wedding anniverSCARVILLE — Orlyn Rosen and Sharon (Monnahan) ness recognition event, April 12. She is the daughter of sary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Rosen of Scarville, Iowa, were married April 28, 1962, at John Meade, of Cedar Rapids, and Maureen Meade, of April 28, 2012, at Manly Town Hall in Manly, Iowa. Gordonsville Methodist Church in Gordonsville, Minn. Gilbertville, and granddaughter of Carl and Mary Cards can be sent to Harold and Lois Cooper at The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniverMeade, of Hampton. 719 E. South St., Manly, Iowa 50456. sary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Meade was selected by the faculty as the Purple and The couple’s children and their spouses are Jim April 28, 2012, at Emmons Legion in Emmons, Minn. Old Gold Meritorious award winner for the management (Juanita) Cooper, Manly; Judy (John) Pete, West Des The couple has requested no gifts please. major. Each major awards one student who best repreMoines; Jackie (Vince) Murphy, Mason City; Joan (Kirk) The couple’s children and their spouses are Lynn sents excellence among its fall, spring and summer Ney, Waterloo; Pam (Kenny) Lestrud, Green Bay, Wis.; (Kathy) Rosen, Lake Mills; Craig Rosen, Pleasant Hill; graduates. Tammie (Neal) Brennan, Plymouth. They have 14 grand- Jill (Tim) Worman, Mason City. They have five grandThis year a Purple and Old Gold award was awarded to children and 26 great-grandchildren. children. one student in management and one student in business teaching. Meade was selected because of her outstanding accomplishments and excellence in scholarship during her time at UNI. Her name will be noted in the News, sports, opinion, celebrations, the latest forecast, classified ads, ... spring 2012 commencement program. She will also be sent a special certificate and a permanent notation will It’s all available, all the time, at www.globegazette.com. be made on her academic transcript.
Meade honored at UNI business event
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS VFW youth essay contest awards
MASON CITY — McKenna Campbell was recognized at the V.F.W. Post #733 and Auxiliary youth essay contest awards ceremony, March 8. McKenna was presented awards for winning district, and also secondplace at the state level for her essay. She is a fourthgrader at Hoover Elementary School in Mason City.
Statewide honor orchestra MASON CITY — Three Mason City Community School District students were selected to perform in the statewide honor orchestra at the ISTA (Iowa Strings Teacher Association) spring conference scheduled for Saturday May 14, at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Students Halle Phillips (John Adams Middle School – 8th grade), Emily Meierotto (John Adams Middle School – 8th grade), and Maddie Kim (Mason City High School – 9th grade) were selected, based on auditions held at the Northeast Iowa String Teachers Honor Orchestra held in Cedar Rapids in January. The ISTA spring confer-
Rooney, Issac Schwantes, Nicholas Schweizer, Sara Shook, Angela Staudt, Cole Turnbull, Derek Willert, Jordan Williams, Cody Wood. B Honor Roll 7th Grade — Samuel Arickx, Austin Duryee, Heath Farr, Elizabeth Heit, RRMR honor rolls Nicole Kiefer, Jenna ROCKFORD — The third Knecht, April Miller, Sarah quarter “A” and “B” honor Parcher, William Portis, rolls were released at the Evan Rau, Collin Retterath, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Elizabeth Schweizer, Carly Rock Community Schools. Sharp. Students recognized 8th Grade — Micheala include: Benson, Allyson Brannon, A Honor Roll Jackson Bushbaum, Antho7th Grade — Benjamin ny Hain, Kaci Heard, Tyler Adams, Kelsey Andersen, Keith, Michaela Krull, SabRyan Bartling, Sydney rina Moore, Justin Reams, Fullerton, Theresa Jones, Andrew Schmitt, Ally Annaka Noss, Mackenzie Swanson, Kylie Vollbrecht. Rooney, Kylee Smith, 9th Grade — Logan Amber Staudt, Emma Demaray, Kelly Friedman, Staudt, Kelli Wicks. Mitchell Grady, Collin Kuh8th Grade — Amy lemeier, Mitchell Longcor, Fullerton, Harlie Jacobsen, Chelsea Mason, Benjamin Cassandra Krull, Fallon Parcher, Jackelyn Marth, Madelyn Paulus, Schwantes, Casey SimpWyatt Paulus, Holly Portis, kins, A.J. Staudt, Ashley Samantha Schriever, Anna White. Schweizer, Remington 10th Grade — Parker Sliger, Adam Staudt, Brumm, Dylon Collings, Mackenzie Thieman. Zac Deetz, Madison Fenton, 9th Grade — Calvin Ian Gray, Regina Haymon, Adams, Tyler Andersen, Andrew Heideman, Wyatt Emma Arickx, Emily BushJacobsen, Aaron Jeffrey, baum, Rachael Enabnit, Logan Johnson, Johnathon Brooke Neal, Allison Jones, Autumn Legg, David O’Connor, Brady Ott, Haleigh Reicks, Chase Rust, Marzen, Rugby Sliger, Mikayla Turnbull. Shania Walker. 11th Grade — Payton 10th Grade — Devin Armstrong, Tyler Burnett, Berends, Emily Carroll, Kyle DeBuhr, Sabrina Dow, Wolfgang Davis, Brandon Caraline Eggena, Caitlyn Emerson, Emily Laudner, Green, Jacob Green, Jacob Ethan Parcher, Andrew Jeffrey, Connor KuhleSchriever, Ryan Turner, Aaron Wells, Hannah Wen- meier, Krissy Lauritsen, Logan Neff, Lindsay Ott, del, Madison Wood. Tristan Paulus, Gary 11th Grade — Brendan Rooney, Brianna Schubert, Schmidt, Destiny Wharton, Amber Wust. Cole Staudt, Madison 12th Grade — Jocelyn Thieman, Skylar Woodruff, Arends, Justine Arends, Zoe Sadie Wyborny. Broerman, Craig Friedman, 12th Grade — Amalia Darrin Kingery, Dylan KuhEmerson, Sharme Field, Daniel Guthart, Sarah Heft, lemeier, Abby McCaslin, Atasha Redies, Dalton Travis Johnson, Spencer Kelly, Benjamin Neal, Lau- Stevens, Wesley Winters, Kelli Wood. ren Parcher, Jackson ence is a one day event that has a middle school and a high school honor orchestra. Students rehearse throughout the day and perform at an evening concert with another featured ensemble.
THANK YOU Guard for providing military honors. A special thank you to The outpouring of love of everyone who attended CEDAR RAPIDS — Shel- all who remembered us with cards and phone was so touching and we by Schaefer, of Hampton, calls on our 65th wedding believe Vos was smiling was one of six students anniversary. Also, thank down on us as we celenamed to the All-Iowa you to our children, brated his life and remiAcademic Team at Kirkwood Community College. grandchildren and great- nisced of old times. We grandchildren who treat- will never forget the love The academic team is in his heart and the part of a national honorary ed us to dinners, etc. We enjoyed being with you sparkle in his eyes. group sponsored by USA all! Love and a big thank God Bless you all, Today and Phi Theta you! — Amy, Heather and Kappa, the national honor — Richard and Beulah Rachel society for two-year colFairbanks leges. Thank You Schaefer is studying for a Thank You Thank you to my family degree in apparel merchanThe family of James and friends for your best dising. Vosburgh would like to wishes, beautiful cards extend our sincerest and flowers and gifts that appreciation to all who I received for my 90th shared in our recent loss birthday. For the parties, and thank you all for your delicious cakes and fun support and prayers. Spe- we had! This was a special Thank You cial thanks to Pastor day. God Bless you all! Many thanks to friends Steve Hanson of Grace P.S. Thanks to the and relatives who sent and Wesley United singing duet — Dave and cards and were able to Methodist Churches for Tim. attend the event held at performing the service — Betty Bernhardt Heath Manor hosted by and to the VFW Honor our children, Jack and Henry and family. Our 65 years of marriage will long be remembered. — Lois and Merlyn Schmoll
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Thank You Thank you to everyone who came to my 80th birthday open house, I really enjoyed visiting with everyone. Thank you also to those who sent cards but could not attend. Lastly, thank you to my children for hosting this day and giving me many happy memories. — Frances Berneman
Thank You It made our 35th wedding anniversary perfect with all the lovely cards, the telephone calls, and also the greetings in person from all our friends. It’s wonderful to have so many caring friends. Thank you all so much for your kindness. — Chuck and Dixie Kraft
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THANK YOU succor me in my necessity (make request). I want to thank everyThere are none that can one for the lovely cards, withstand your power. flowers and phone calls I Oh Mary, conceived received on my 80th without sin, pray for us birthday. A special thank who have recourse to thee you to my family who (three times). surprised me by coming Holy Mary, I place this to Arizona to help me cel- cause in your hands (three ebrate. It was a great day. times). Thanks to all. Say this prayer for — Thelma Ernst three consecutive days. You must publish it and Prayer to the it will be granted to you.
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Alitz’s celebrate 94th birthday
Submit your graduate’s photo to Celebrations for Sunday, May 20 or Sunday, May 27 All Schools & Colleges Welcome! Clifford and Arlene Alitz of Nora Springs, Iowa, will be honored at an Open House Birthday Party to celebrate their 94th birthdays from 2 to 4 p.m. April 22, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Facility. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Good luck at UNI. Love, Mom, Dad & Jenny
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George Perdue is retiring on April 26!!
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Carroll Bogard, 90 MASON CITY — Carroll Bogard will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house, from 2-4 p.m. today, Sunday, April 22, at Village Cooperative Apartments, 275 N. Taft Ave., Mason City. Cards may be sent to the same address.
Celebrate Nancy Thompson’s 60th birthday with a card shower, April 25. Send cards to: Nancy Thompson, 1022 East State St., Mason City, IA 50401.
Thank you for putting music in our hearts. Good luck as you pursue your degree in music and bringing joy to others. Grammy & Grandpa Easton
Happy Birthday Dad, Grandpa, and Great- Grandpa!
Dorothy Buss, 90 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Dorothy Buss, of Mason City, who will observe her 90th birthday, April 30. Cards can be sent to her at the following address: 910 S. Louisiana Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. She was born April 30, 1922, in Eagle Grove.
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Each Congratulatory Box is $15 & includes name, school, 25 word message , a baby photo and a senior photo, both in color. Choose your date: May 20 – Deadline May 14 at 4:30 pm May 27 – Deadline May 21 at 4:30 pm Submit announcements to: Globe Gazette, Attn: Celebrations, P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402-0271 Include your name, address, phone and email.
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