Celebrations September 15

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, September 14, 2014

THANK YOU Opportunity Village celebrates National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week!

DSPs are honored for their commitment to supporting individuals and promoting community inclusion for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Over 400 of our 600 North Iowa employees are direct care staff and shift coordinators.

These people support individuals with disabilities to be successful at home, at work, and in their communities.

Thanks to all our employees for their dedication and enthusiasm for this common goal!

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Globe Gazette Celebrations

ENGAGEMENT

MILESTONE

Celebrations How to Submit Your Items

If you have an item to submit to this section, please stop by the Globe Gazette for a form Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 300 north Washington, Mason City.

Online submission is encouraged at www.globegazette. com, click on EXTRAS then Celebrations.

To be printed in the Sunday’s Celebrations section and Online, items must be in the Globe Gazette office no later than 5:00 pm Monday prior to publication. We can’t take the information over the phone, and we ask that announcements be printed or typed. It would also be helpful if you include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions.

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional change.

(See chart below.)

Ryan Kennedy graduates

Yager, Etzen

Ryan Kennedy, son of Dan and Linda Kennedy of Clear Lake, graduated May of 2014 from Duke University School of Law with his J.D. and LL.M in International and Comparative Law. After completing the North Carolina bar Ryan is now in the Navy JAG program and attending officer development and training.

Ryan will start his tour of duty in Washington, D.C., after training. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of Newman High School.

Dr. and Mrs. Howard S. Yager of Atlanta, along with Barbara Etzen of Mason City, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Melanie Yager to Jason Allen Etzen.

The future bride graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design with a double minor in Studio Art and Art History. She is employed as a sales specialist at Hermes in Atlanta.

The future groom received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Masters Degree in Mass Communications from the University of Northern Iowa. He is employed as the Chief Business Officer at the American Junior Golf Association in Braselton, Georgia.

An Oct. 4, 2014, wedding is planned in Pisgah Forest, N.C. The couple will reside in Atlanta.

THANK YOU Thank You How can we begin to say “Thank You” for everything everyone has done for our 60th anniversary?

It was a wonderful day filled with many surprises, cards, gifts, calls and your presence. To all our

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you to my family and friends for the cards and phone calls I received for my 83rd birthday.

Dean Miller

friends and our children and grandchildren who did such a fantastic job of keeping secrets, and to our special great-granddaughter, we feel very humbled.

God bless all of you.

Marvin and Marilyn Dolloff

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you to our family and friends for making our anniversary so special.

Donald and Betty Taylor

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Anniversaries: At 25 years or more, we will publish the standard announcement free of charge. Anniversaries of less than 25 years can be published as a Day to Remember starting at $26.50. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Birth Announcements: Standard birth announcements will be published free of charge without a photo.

Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

(See chart below.)

Retirements: Standard announcements without photo will be published free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Birthdays, Day to Remember Events: Birthdays, family events and special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 column photo and up to 50 words. Larger photos and additional words may be purchased. Birthdays of 80 years or more will be published without a photo free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Cards of Thanks: will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

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

Cover Positions: Cover positions are available for $75, including color, on a first come, first serve basis. You are limited to 25 words on the cover. Includes 2 column B&W photo inside.

Photo Charges: 1 column 2 column

Black & White $26.50 $36.50

Color $36.50 $56.50

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ANNIVERSARIES

Hillman, 50 years Lindley, 60 years Orlando and DeLoris (Hall) Lindley were married Sept. 18, 1954, at Methodist Church in Rockford.

The couple have three children, Tami, Dave, and

Scot (and Joanna) Lindley. Grandchildren Tony, Colten, Cody and Amber. Great-grandchildren Zander, Logen and Destiny.

They will celebrate with a family dinner and a trip later. Cards can be sent to 39 Ponderosa Ct., Nora Springs, IA 50458.

MASON CITY — Gary Hillman and Nancy Dawson of Mason City, Iowa, were married Sept. 12, 1964. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Lori and Steve Hubbard of Mason City, Iowa, and Leshia and Troy Cummins of Owatonna, Iowa. They have six grandchildren.

Congratulations on 50 years of marriage!

We all love you so much and wish you all the best!

Gary and Nancy will be celebrating with friends at Mackinaw Island at a later date.

THANK YOU Thank You “Thank you” to friends and relatives who attended my 90th birthday open house, those who sent cards, greetings, and gifts.

A special thank you to my family for making it a day to remember.

God bless you all.

Mary Clausen

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Petersen, 25 years DOUGHERTY — Joel Petersen and Beth (Crum) Petersen of Dougherty, Iowa, were married Sept. 9, 1989, at St. Peter in Rockwell, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding

anniversary with a reception and dance at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at the American Legion in Rockwell, Iowa.

The couple’s children are Emily Petersen of Rockwell and Lindsey Petersen of Dougherty.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Staudt, 25 years

wedding anniversary.

The couple celebrated by renewing their vows in DOUGHERTY — Chris Staudt and Shelle Staudt (Shafer) of Dougherty, Iowa, were married Sept. 2, 1989, Jamaica in February and celebrating with family in August. They are blessed with two children, Brittany at St. John’s Catholic Church in Dodge Center, Staudt of Waterloo and Cody Staudt of Dougherty.

Minnesota. The couple will celebrate their 25th

ENGAGEMENTS

Nicklay, Henry OSAGE — Kati Nicklay and Bryce Henry have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

They are the children of Deb and Cal Nicklay of Osage; and Erin Tegland of Mason City and Jack Henry of Eagle Grove.

The bride-to-be is employed by Kinseth Hospitality Companies as general manager of Homewood Suites in Ankeny. Her fiance is employed as a master scheduler at Fischer Valves in Marshalltown.

They will be married Sept. 20 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Belmond.

Dyre, Werstein

Fitzgerald, 40 years Tom and Barb (Schutz) Fitzgerald celebrated their 40th anniversary with family in early August with a trip to Lakewood Lodge in Minnesota. Tom and Barb were married September 14, 1974.

Children are Cory (Keitha), and Jeremy (Abby), and grandchildren Graydon, Callan, and Dominick (not pictured), all of Mason City.

DEBORAH DYRE, of Ventura, Iowa, is the daughter of Jay and Kamara Dyre of Ventura, Iowa. Deborah is employed

by Super 8 in Mason City, Iowa.

JEFFREY WERSTEIN, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Theresa Amos and the late Robert Werstein of Mason City, Iowa. Jeffrey is employed

by NTB in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura, Iowa.

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ANNIVERSARY

WEDDING Loftus, Hughes OMAHA — Ashley Loftus and Joshua Hughes were united in marriage on June 14, 2014, at City Light Church in Omaha, Nebraska, by Pastor Andrew Rutteon.

Ashley is the daughter of Donna Loftus and Dale and Becky Loftus of Ashland, Nebraska. Ashley’s grandparents are deceased.

Joshua’s parents are Michael and Sherri Hughes. of Forest City.

Joshua’s grandparents are Gene and Betty Rosenberg of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Lauren Jones. Ashley’s other attendants were Michelle Delgado, Megan Lihs, Sam Wolz, Nikea Brady, Jessica Haase, Erin Aten, and Emily Johnson.

Best Man was Jeremiah Hughes (brother of groom). Joshua’s other attendants were Nick Delgado, Rusty Lihns, Shawn Loftus, John Brady, Chad Ferrari, Chad Aten, and Steve Carroll.

The flower girls were Brandee Loftus and Brook Loftus.

A reception was held at Legacy Hall and was hosted by Dennis and

Valari Loftus.

Ashley graduated from Ashland High School. She is employed by Armour Chiropractic in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a student of occupational therapy.

Joshua graduated from Forest City High School and Wayne State College in Nebraska. Joshua is employed by Council Bluffs Police Department of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The couple honeymooned in New York and on a Caribbean cruise.

The couple will reside in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Lyman, 50 years CHARLES CITY — Richard (Red) Lyman and Donna Ponto of Charles City, Iowa, were married Sept.

12, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on

BIRTHDAYS Art J. Tesar, 80

THANK YOU Thank You from JDRF The JDRF North Iowa Council thanks all of those who participated in the Family Fun Day on August 10. A big thanks to our

CLEAR LAKE — Art Tesar will be celebrating his 80th birthday Sept.

18, 2014.

Greetings may be sent to: 40 Venetian Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

We love you!

— Nelda, Mark and Deb, Anne and Chrissy, Dan and Tami Quiram, Freddy and Rani, Todd and Amy, Tali and Nikki

partners and volunteers who helped make the event possible. Because of supporters like you, we will create a world without diabetes.

Thank You A sincere thank you to everyone for the notes, phone calls, gifts and many wonderful cards we received. You made our anniversary and Eldon’s birthday very special.

May God bless you.

Eldon and Betty Siemers

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at VFW in Charles City, Iowa.

The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can be sent to Richard (Red) and Donna Lyman at 102 Hilltop Drive, Charles City, IA 50616.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Rich and Amy Lyman, Des Moines, Iowa. Denise and Rick Girkin, Charles City, Iowa, Russell and Erin Lyman, Rockford, Iowa. They have 10 grandchildren.

50th Birthday Mitch and Mike they look a like.

Happy 50th Birthday!

Where did the years go?

Love you, — Mom Smith and your family

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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

BIRTHDAYS

Kaplan University names graduates for the August 2014 term

Virginia M. Schmitz, 95 Virginia M. Schmitz, of Mason City, Iowa, will celebrate her 95th birthday. She was born Sept. 17, 1919.

We invite you to reminisce and celebrate, 1-3 p.m. is the time, Sept. 14 is the date.

Stop by Good Shepherd Care Center for cake, A special day for Virginia you will make.

Or send a card to: 302 Second St. N.E., Room 225, Mason City, IA 50401.

Helen Kohler, 90

KEOSAUQUA: Rachel Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, with a concentration in juvenile justice, MASON CITY — The laude. following students are Happy 60th Birthday among the graduates for cumLUVERNE: Kristan McDermott, Bachelor of the August 2014 term at Melody Dutcher!

Kaplan University, Mason Science in human services, with a concentration in City campus.

We know you have child and family welfare, Students graduating been through a lot and summa cum laude. summa cum laude had a worked hard to reach MANLY: Karen Roeggrade point average of 3.8 this milestone. ner, Bachelor of Science in to 4.0; students graduatAll our love, ing magna cum laude had health care administration, — Tim and the girls magna cum laude. a grade point average of MASON CITY: Lionel 3.7-3.79 and students Foster Sr., Associate of graduating cum laude Applied Science in paralehad a grade point average gal studies; Lindsay Hicks, of 3.5-3.69.

Associate of Applied SciIOWA BRITT: Michael Trager, ence in human services.

POCAHONTAS: Jill Bachelor of Science in health care administration, Weideman, Bachelor of Science in nursing, summa magna cum laude. cum laude.

CHARLES CITY: ROCKWELL: Cathy Tytonia Collier, AssociHolland, Associate of ate of Applied Science in Applied Science in paralecriminal justice; Anita Teresa gal studies.

Hoffman, Associate of ST. ANSGAR: Sarah Applied Science in mediRottinghaus, 80 Pepper, Associate of cal office management; Applied Science in mediWilliam Vetter, AssociMASON CITY —

cal assisting. ate of Applied Science in Teresa Rottinghaus, of MINNESOTA Mason City, will celebrate criminal justice, summa KASSON: Leanne cum laude. her 80th birthday at a Greenslade, Associate CORWITH: Paula family dinner. Her birthof Applied Science in Smith, Associate of day is Sept. 20. human services, summa Cards and greetings can Applied Science in medicum laude cal assisting. be sent to Teresa at: 2102 S. Monroe Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

MASON CITY —

Helen Kohler, of Mason City, will celebrate her 90th birthday, Sept. 16, with a card shower. She was born Sept. 16, 1924.

Cards and greetings can Elwood Geary, 92 be sent to Helen at: 300 CORWITH — Elwood Geary celebrated his 92nd Second St. N.E., Apt. 111, birthday Sept. 13.

Mason City, IA 50401. She If you wish, cards may be sent to him at: 607 First requests no gifts, please.

St., Corwith, IA 50430.

Warfield recognized by The National Society of High School Scholars MASON CITY — Elijah Marquis Warfield was recognized for superior academic achievement by the NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) and was selected to become a member of the organization.

Warfield is a student at Mason City High School.

The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.

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Party & Event Planning

THANK YOU Thank You

ANNIVERSARY Tabbert, 50th anniversary OSAGE — Gene and Carol Ann (Anhorn) Tabbert of Osage were married Sept. 20, 1964, at Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. The couple will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple have two daughters, Lori (Curt) of Adel, Iowa, and Kristi (Rob) of Mason City, Iowa.

Cards may be sent to 1699 316th St., Osage, IA 50461.

THANK YOU Thank You I would like to thank everyone who sent a card, gifts, and attended my retirement party.

Cliff Weatherwax

The Family of Ivan Wagner wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many family and friends who offered condolences on Ivan’s death. A special thanks goes to those who helped and visited Ivan during his final illness. We especially wish to thank Hospice of North Iowa who were phenomenal, the Thornton Methodist Church, the participants in the service and luncheon thereafter, the very competent Retz Funeral Home, the casket bearers, the florist, and any others who may be inadvertently missed here. Ivan was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.

THANK YOU Thank You We like to thank all of you who sent cards or notes to us on our 70th wedding anniversary. We appreciated them and enjoyed them very much.

Elsie and Elwin Musser

THANK YOU Thank You

AWARD & ACHIEVEMENT DMACC announces summer semester graduates DES MOINES — More than 650 students graduated following the summer semester at Des Moines Area Community College’s Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West campuses.

North Iowa students receiving degrees include: MASON CITY: Alexandra Beavers, optometricophthalmic technology; Cody Crotty, liberal arts; Tyler Kloberdanz, liberal arts.

We would like to say “thank you” to family and friends for flowers, plants, gifts, memorials, cards, and food since Jim’s passing.

Thanks to special people who took care of Jim these past months: Rockford Clinic, Mercy Hospital, The Cancer Center, Home Health, and Hospice.

Thank you, The Family of Jim Ott

BRIDAL SHOPS

The Bridal Theatre

139 W. 4th St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472 641.713.2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Our First Priority is YOU-Everything for your Special Occasion...from gowns and tuxes to all of the accessories; add to that exceptional personal service, and you have the wedding you’ve dreamed of! Stay close to home-where it doesn’t cost more, it’s just nicer - at The Bridal Theatre in St. Ansgar.

641- 713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm

Formalities

641.423-6124 21 2nd St NE, Mason City formalitiesbridalwear.com formalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.com Formalities carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flower girl, mothers gowns, and prom dresses. Formalities is now offering tuxedo rentals!

Bliss Bridal and Formalwear

641.201.1032 2810 South Federal Ave., Mason City Open 7 days a week for your convenience www.blissformalwear.com “Find your bliss at North Iowa’s largest bridal and formalwear superstore! We’ve stocked our boutique with hundreds of exclusive gowns in sizes 0-32, from designers all over the world. We have styles for every member of your party-from casual to elegant-backyard to beach! We also have all of the latest styles of tuxedos on display so that we can coordinate your color palette perfectly. We do request appointments for bridal consultations so that we can spend quality time assisting you in the search for your dream gown.

Photographer/Owner 716 N 10th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 Phone: 641-231-1109 E-mail: Darren@pbdnow.com Website: www.pbdnow.com Weddings-Seniors-Family-Children-Commercial

PRINTING PostNet

641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s www.postnet.com/ia103 Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on Post Net to deliver the perfect message.

Community Quick Print

19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City 641.424.4342 www.communityqp.com For all your wedding print needs: Invites, save the dates, programs, thank you’s, posters, personalized give-a-ways & more.

ControlPrint Creative

524 North Federal, Mason City 641.210.400 Full-service printing for all occasions (invitations, programs, thank you notes, etc.)

Also imprinted giveaways including printed apparel.

TRAvEL

Allen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest 641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223 300 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake We are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951.

CATERING/SPECIALTY FOODS WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTION Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

1519 4th Street SW, Mason City 641.423.4000 Catering for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, retirements, holiday gatherings, reunions and anniversaries. Also available for business meetings. Call for our catering menu.

Treasured Mints

Sarah 515-570-2175 (primary) LuAnn 515-570-6107 2060 290th St., Garner, IA 50438 info@treasuredmints.com, www. treasuredmints.com Treasured Mints can make mints for all of your treasured moments in life including your Baby Showers, Baptism, Graduation, Wedding, Birthdays and Any Other Treasured Events and Occasions. Customized, homemade, molded mints in a variety of flavors! All mints are handmade by Sarah and LuAnn!!

Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography by Darren Darren Poole

PM Park

15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake 641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222 www.pmpark.net Wedding site, reception and lodging available all on beautiful Clear Lake. If you are thinking about booking for 2015, give us a call our dates are filling up fast!

Central Gardens

800 2nd Avenue North, Clear Lake www.central-gardens.org Events Coordinator: tcarman@mediacombb.net or 641-231-1153 Schedule your most memorable event amidst picturesque gardens at Central Gardens.

Accommodating any size weddings, business or family gatherings, class reunions and receptions (graduations, anniversary, etc.)

Contact Terry today to reserve your date.

Contact Whitney Tait at the Globe Gazette to inquire about getting your business added to the Celebrations Party and Event Planning Guide.

641.421.0571 or whitney.tait@globegazette.com

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ENGAGEMENTS

BIRTHDAYS

Brodersen, Millard

Minnie Kuhlers, 90

ANGELA BRODERSEN, of North Liberty, Iowa, is the daughter of Steven and Kathryn Brodersen of Manly, Iowa.

Angela graduated from Grand View College in 2008, and is employed by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa.

DOUG MILLARD, of North Liberty, Iowa, is the son of JoAnne Millard of Northwood, Iowa. Doug graduated from Minnesota State University in 2009, and is employed by Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, Iowa.

Happy 80th Birthday, Grandpa!

ROCKWELL — Minne Kuhlers will be honored Tom Ramaekers, of Mason City, will be celebraton her 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a ing his 80th birthday on Sept. 15, 2014. He was born on card shower.

Sept. 15, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa.

She was born Sept. 20, 1924, near Dumont, Iowa, to Tom has four children, 10 grandchildren, two greatHarm and Florence Folkerds. grandsons, and a great-granddaughter on the way.

Please help us celebrate by sending her a card/note to Happy birthday — we love you!

P.O. Box 553, Rockwell, IA 50469.

Upcoming Wedding Amanda Ulrich, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Mike and Janet Ulrich of Mason City, Iowa. Amanda is a graduate of Mason City High School.

Casey Kingery, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Christina Kingery and Steve, of Mason City, Iowa. Casey is a graduate of Mason City High School and is employed by Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa.

The couple will be married Sept. 27, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.

JR Peck’s ‘Crazy RED’ Birthday Party!

Saturday, September 20, 2014 1 — 5 p.m.

At the Duncan Ballroom at Duncan, IA. (For GPS: 2337 Nation Ave., Britt, IA 50423) Wear RED to the party and have more fun!

Win the Best RED Dressed Guest Contest (optional to enter). **Royal treatment for the winner** Birthday party and free dance — Top Notchmen Band.

Everyone Welcome, but DON’T COME IF YOU CAN’T HAVE FUN!!!

No gifts please — your presence is the best gift.

Happy 85th Birthday!

MASON CITY —

Audrey Knowles, of Mason City, will celebrate her 85th birthday at a family get-together, Sunday, Sept. 21. She was born Sept. 20, 1929.

Cards can be sent to Audrey at: 409 25th St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy birthday with love from your children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

THANK YOU Thank You A big thank you to all my family and friends for all the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful birthday. You made me feel very special.

God Bless, Juanita Stromer