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of Kanawha, Iowa, are celebrating their 65th anniversary on Sept. 8.

They were married on Sept. 8, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Taylor University graduate VENTURA — Michael Josten, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Educational Ministries, during 2012 spring commencement ceremonies at Taylor University, Upland, Ind. Michael is the son of Dean and Mim Josten, Ventura, and is a 2008 graduate of Ventura High School.

Drake University Law School Dean’s List MASON CITY — Molly Brau, of Mason City, was named to the Drake University Law School Dean’s List for the 2012 spring semester.

To qualify for the Drake University Law School Dean’s List, a student must have taken at least nine graded credit hours and attained a semester grade point average of at least 3.0.

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Bob and Berniece (Omvig) Barracks of Kanawha, Iowa, are celebrating their 65th anniversary on Sept. 8.

They were married on Sept. 8, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa.

Bob and Berniece have three children: Mary (Mark) Sorensen of Hopkins, Minn., Roxanne (Dale) Thompson of Ames, Iowa, and Ron Barracks of Clear Lake, Iowa. In addition, they have six grandchildren: Eric (Julie) and Claire Sorensen, Elliot and Alex Thompson, and Rachael and Reese Barracks. And, last by not least: two greatgrandsons, Wyatt and Henry Sorensen.

Bob and Berniece are lifelong residents of northern Iowa, having resided in Corwith, Clear Lake, Renwick and Kanawha. They are also veterans of World War II and enjoyed participating in the Honor Flight in 2009.

We are sure they would enjoy receiving cards of congratulations at their home: P.O. Box 86, Kanawha, IA 50447.

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.

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Kristina Zilge and John Rudolph were united in marriage on June 3, 2012, at a sunset ceremony in Clearwater, Fla. Maid of honor was Jessica Isaacson of Las Vegas, Nev. Best man was Jeff Holtkamp of Cedar Rapids.

Kristina is the daughter of Kathy and Larry Zilge of Mason City. John is the son of Mary and Tom Rudolph of Hoschton, Ga. Kristina is employed as a Registered Nurse/ECMO Specialist, working in Critical Care at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. John is employed as a telecommunications technician and works at South Slope Cooperative in North Liberty, Iowa.

The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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MARRIED Kittleson, Millonig CARPENTER — Kelsey Kittleson and Jharred Millonig were united in marriage on July 21, 2012, at an outdoor ceremony in Carpenter, Iowa, by Ken Klingman.

Kelsey is the daughter of Barry and Pam Kittleson of St. Ansgar. Jharred is the son of Erica Chevalier of Grafton.

Maid of honor was Stephanie Kittleson.

Kelsey’s other attendants were Laura Dahm, Holly Janssen, Brittany Bartz, Amanda Dietel and Shari Huber. Best man was Landon Nielsen. Jharred’s other attendants were Trevor Kittleson, Evan Mullenbach, Willie Pfau, and Jeremiah and Josh Steinberg.

The flower girl was Kinsey Anderson. The ring

BIRTHDAYS Happy 80th — Joyce Rocks!

Happy 80th Birthday Alice Wilkins

We love you!

— From all of your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

bearer was Riley Laube.

Kelsey is employed by Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Jharred is employed by Grainmillers of St. Ansgar.

The couple will reside in Grafton.

NEW ARRIVAL Introducing Sydney Bell Antes

MASON CITY — Joyce Konigsmark, of Mason City, will be honored at a family reunion and dinner on Saturday, Sept. 8, in Omaha, Neb., in celebration of her 80th birthday.

She was born Sept. 8, 1932, in Louisville, Ken. Cards can be sent to her at: 501 S. Tennessee Place, Mason City, IA 50401.

Joyce’s family includes — Children: Cindy (Larry Baumgartner, Manchester, Iowa; Ken (Issaquah, Wash.); Kathy (Council Bluffs, Iowa); Kirk (Julie) Houston, Texas, and Keith Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Grandchildren are: Amy (Cory) Johnson, Angie Baumgartner, Adam Baumgartner, Kyle Konigsmark, and Kaylene Konigsmark. Great-grandchildren are: Aleah, Ethan and Dalles Johnson. Joyce also has a sister: Mim Hansen, Boulder, Colo., and several nieces and nephews.

Virgil Lovik, 85

Marian Muhlenbruck, 90

FERTILE — A card shower is planned for Virgil Lovik, of Fertile, who will observe his 85th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 9.

He was born Sept. 9, 1927.

Cards may be sent to Virgil at the following address: 106 W. Washington St., Fertile, IA 50434.

LATIMER — Marian Muhlenbruck, of Latimer, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Latimer Golf Course.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Marian at: 406 E. South St., Latimer, IA 50452.

NEW ARRIVAL Harper Engels

CENTER POINT — Mike and Allison Antes of Center Point, were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Sydney Bell Antes on April 23, 2012. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Excited about her joining their family were big sister, Lauren and big brother, Trevor. Grandparents are Jim and Vickie Hentges and Jon and Michelle Antes.

GREENE — Dan and Abby Engels, of Greene, are the parents of a daughter, Harper Ryann Engels, born July 9, 2012, at 5:32 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 inches long.

She is welcomed home by big brother, Hudson.

Mary Hagen, 90 MANLY — Mary Hagen, of Manly, will be 90 years young on Sept. 7. Her family will be hosting an open house for her from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 8 at the Manly Town Hall.

Mary gave birth to nine children. She has 21 grandchildren, 36 great- grandchildren and 10 greatgreat-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

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ENGAGED

BIRTHDAYS Wish Stu a Happy 65th on the 3rd!

Berg, 75th Birthday Hoffman, Lynott KIMBER HOFFMAN, of Kansas City, Kan., is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Carole Hoffman of Mason City. Kimber graduated from Mason City High School in 2005 and University of Kansas Medical Center in 2011 as a sonographer. She is employed by Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

CALEB LYNOTT, of Kansas City, Kan., is the son of Bob and Kelly Lynott of Marion, Iowa. Caleb graduated from Marion High School in 2003 and the University of Iowa in 2009 as a radiation therapist. He is employed by Lawrence Cancer Center in Lawrence, Kan. The couple will be married on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at The Terrace on Grand in Kansas City, Mo.

BIRTHDAY Ralph Luecht, 85 MASON CITY — Ralph Luecht, of Mason City, will celebrate his 85th birthday at a family dinner on Labor Day weekend.

He was born Aug. 14, 1927.

Greetings may be sent to Ralph at: 1625 10th St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy Birthday, Ralphie!

— From your family

Adams, Moe BRIDGET ADAMS, of Riceville, is the daughter of Gary and Sharon Adams, of Riceville. Bridget is employed by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

SHANE MOE, of Kasson, Minn., is the son of Glen and Nancy Moe of Kasson, Minn. Shane is employed by A&A Electric in Kasson, Minn.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Elma, Iowa.

(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).

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Marsha Berg will celebrate her 75th birthday Sept. 6. Marsha has lived in Fertile 45 years, taking care of children and was custodian of the Fertile Lutheran Church.

Please send greetings to 504 W. Main., Fertile, IA 50434.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Duryee, 25 years Todd and Suzy (Groen) Duryee of Mason City celebrate 25 years of marriage. The couple was married on August 17, 1987, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Currier, 50 years Nashua, Iowa.

MASON CITY — Owen and Brenda (Wright) Currier They have two daughters, Samantha (Zach) Laudner of Mason City were married Sept. 8, 1962, at Holy Fami- of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Carly Duryee of Mason City. ly Church in Mason City.

A family dinner is planned for another date.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

8, at their home, 1421 N. Taft Ave., Mason City. The couple requests no gifts please.

Cards can be sent to the couple at: 1421 N. Taft Ave., Nancy Whaley Memorial Scholarship award Mason City, IA 50401.

Their children are Thomas Currier and John (Teresa) CLEAR LAKE — A $1,000 scholarship was awarded Currier of Mason City and grandchildren Amanda Cur- from the Nancy Whaley Memorial Scholarship Fund to rier, Andrew Currier and Caleb Currier.

Alicia Rodningen, a graduate of Clear Lake High School.

The fund was established through the Clear Lake/Ventura Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Income from the Nancy Whaley Memorial Scholarship fund is used to provide one-year scholarships to qualified female graduates of Clear Lake High School, Thank You who have attended and been confirmed at Zion LutherMany thanks for all the beautiful birthday cards and personal wishes that made my 85th birthday extra spe- an Church. cial! Also, thank you to my family for their part in coordinating this wonderful birthday surprise! I feel so blessed to have such wonClute, 50 years derful friends and family MASON CITY — Dianne (Robinson) and Ronald Clute with whom to celebrate!

Money $aving Packages of Mason City were married on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1962, at — Elaine Campney the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City.

Local & Long Distance Phone The couple will celebrate their 50th anniversary over the Labor Day weekend with family and friends.

High Speed Internet The couple’s children are Daniel (Toni) Clute of Urbandale, Iowa, and their grandchildren, Grant, 6, and Digital Cable TV Visit us online at Grayson, 3; daughter Blenn Betts (deceased) and Bob globegazette.com.

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107 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake 641-357-2111 www.cltel.com Anniversary greetings may be sent to them at: 1413 Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

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ANNIVERSARIES

Stadtlander, 50 years

40th Wedding Anniversary MASON CITY — Mick and Debbie (Fitzgerald) Cahalan of Mason City were married Sept. 2, 1972, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Chris and Stacy Cahalan (Charles, Stella, and Cooper) of Overland Park, Kan.; Ryan Cahalan of Chicago, Ill.; Andrew and Melissa Cahalan (Tillie and Lucie) of Marion, Iowa.

MESERVEY — Ed Stadtlander and Jan (Smit) Stadtlander of Meservey were married Sept. 8, 1962, at Immanuel Reformed Church in Belmond.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards can be sent to Ed and Jan at P.O. Box 191, Meservey, IA 50457.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Annette Cockrell (husband Tony), Meservey; Darcy Lutgen (significant other Dave Ruter), Belmond; Shelly Black (significant other Ron Kuhlers), Belmond; Danelle Stadtlander (significant other Mike Balek), Mason City. They have nine grandchildren.

Please join us in wishing Happy Anniversary to the special couple with a Card Shower!

May the joys you’ve shared these past fifty years be only the beginning of the greatest years of your lives!

Lots of love from your daughters and our families!

THANK YOU ENGAGED

(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.

— B.S.L.

Porter, Petersen

Wilson, 60 years NORA SPRINGS — Charles LeRoy Wilson and Bette Lou (Nice) Wilson of Nora Springs, Iowa, were married Sept. 9, 1952, in Filer, Idaho.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Clear Lake State Park Lodge, Clear Lake.

Cards can be sent to Charles and Bette Lou at 1664 Echo Ave., Nora Springs, Iowa 50458.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Regina DeMaris, Mason City; Roy (Lorie) Wilson, Rockford; Janice (Kevin) Hochstein, Mason City. They have eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

KRISTIN PORTER, of Waterloo, is the daughter of Bruce Porter of Fort Dodge and Mary Jo Porter of Northwood. Kristin graduated from Luther College in 2010, and is employed by New Directions Counseling Services in Waterloo.

NEAL PETERSEN, of Waterloo, is the son of Kevin and Julie Petersen of Waterloo. Neal graduated from Luther College in 2010, and is employed

by New Directions Counseling Services in Waterloo.

The couple will be mar-

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

ried at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.

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ANNIVERSARIES Happy First Anniversary

Loni Warner, daughter of Larry and Vicki Warner, and Riley Dirksen, son of Mike and Jodie Dirksen, were married on Sept. 4, 2011, in Mason City, Iowa.

Congratulations, we love you!

Your family

ENGAGED Haacke, Moeller STEPHANIE HAACKE, of Cedar Falls, is the daughter of Stephen and Dawn Haacke of Kensett.

Stephanie received an Associate of Arts degree from North Iowa Area Community College in 2007, an Early Childhood and Elementary Education Bachelor Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 2009, and an Exercise Science Masters Degree from UNI in 2010. She is employed by the Waterloo Community School District in Waterloo.

DANIEL MOELLER, of Cedar Falls, is the son of Don Moeller and Deborah Jacobsen of Rosemount, Minn. Daniel received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Dakota

Handt, 60th Anniversary Willis Ray Handt and Shielah Ann (Bird) Handt were married on Sept. 7, 1952, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charles City, Iowa.

County Technical College in The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding 2007, and is employed by anniversary with a family dinner.

Community Electric in Their children are Sandra and Ken Kline of Mason Waterloo.

City, and Brad and Connie Handt of Grand Island, Neb. The couple will be marTheir grandchildren are John K. and Kelly N. Kline, ried at 4:30 p.m. on Satur- Jason W. Kline and Brandon L. Handt. day, Sept. 29, 2012, at the The Handt’s anniversary falls between two other spehome of Stephen and Dawn cial milestones: Willie’s 80th birthday on Feb. 7, 2012, Haacke, the bride’s parents, and Shielah’s 80th birthday on Jan. 8, 2013.

Stephen and Dawn Haacke, Cards may be sent to Willie and Shielah at 403 22nd in Kensett.

St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Watneys celebrate 65 years Bill and Lucille (Radloff) Watney were married Sept.

6, 1947, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple’s children and spouses are Lynn and Karen Watney of Lawrence, Kan.; Gary and Kathy Watney of Albert Lea, Minn.; Roger and Elizabeth Watney of Anchor Point, Alaska; Jill Watney and Travis Olson of Albert Lea, Minn.

They have four grandchildren, Chris, Amber, Sarah and Nicholas.

Well wishes may be sent to Bill and Lucy Watney at 500 Ninth St. N., Northwood, IA 50459.

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BIRTHDAY

THANK YOU Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

Thank You

(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.

— M.K.

Thank you to all who supported us with prayers, friendship and comfort through the illness and death of Bob Seefeld. We greatly appreciate the many who visited and shared memories with Bob during our eight days in Hospice.

A special thank you to the staff at the Cancer Center and Hospice of North Iowa.

—Marilynn Darg-Anderson, Bret and Sandy Seefeld

Thank You I want to thank you, so very much, for adding happiness in such a beautiful way, to my Birthday.

— Marilyn Broers

G N I M O C EMBER

Happy 95th Birthday Celebration for Betty Williams, of Corwith, Sept. 15, 2012 Noon to 3 p.m.

Corwith Community Center, 110 Wayne St. Corwith, IA “The present of your presence is present enough.”

No gifts, please.

THANK YOU Thank You The family of Donald Nedved would like to “Express” many thanks for the cards, calls, visits, flowers, food and memorials that were received in his loving memory.

Even though he is gone from our sight, his memories will live in our hearts forever.

Thank You. — Donna Nedved, Julie and Robert Steiff, Mark Nedved, Nancy and David Jakoubek and families

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Iowa Lakes spring honors list ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College released it spring honors list of full-time students who have demonstrated academic excellence by earning a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

Students who achieved a 3.25 or better were named to the Dean’s List. Those with a 4.0 average are on the President’s List. An asterisk indicates a straight 4.0 grade point average.

North Iowa students honored include: ALGONA — *Abigail Bradley, Elijah Gelhaus, Ronnie Glisan, Emily Grandgenett, Devon Groen, Elizabeth Harms, Emily Hubbell, Alex Kenne, Stephanie King, Nichole Lansing, Jessica Leininger, Patrick Murray, Taylor Olsen, *Derek Person, *Nate Samp, Stacy Schaffer, Kathleen Spellman, Alexa Studer, Robbi Subject, *Allison Thilges, *Jason Thompson, Lindsay Thompson, *Krista Wait, Brianne Wilson, Melissa Zickefoose.

BANCROFT — Westley Berte, Kayla Blocker, Krista Looft, Autumn Morphew, Anna Morse.

BURT — Micah Lavrenz, Grace Weaver.

CLARION — Danielle Nelsen.

CORWITH — Amanda Fish.

FOREST CITY — Alex Robson.

LAKE MILLS — Zachary Ringham.

LEDYARD — Michael Logemann.

LONE ROCK — Ian McCleish.

SWEA CITY — Brittany Albers-Moore, Chad Preston.

TITONKA — Susan Withers, Ashley Zittritsch.

WESLEY — *Josh

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ISU graduates WHITTEMORE — GarAMES — Iowa State rett Elbert, Sarah SchuUniversity awarded 831 macher, Spense Simonson, students degrees at the JoAnn Smith. end of the summer term.

WODEN — *Sara Vogt.

North Iowa students DMACC graduates receiving degrees include: BELMOND — Abbie DES MOINES — More than 1,420 students grad- Marie Smith, Bachelor of uated following the spring Science, child, adult and semester at DMACC’s (Des family services, graduated cum laude with distincMoines Area Community College’s) Ankeny, Boone, tion.

CLEAR LAKE — AnthoCarroll, Newton, Urban ny W. Funk, Bachelor of and West Campuses.

Science, psychology; North Iowa students receiving degrees include: Emily Elizabeth Tindall, CLEAR LAKE — Macey Bachelor of Science, apparel merchandising, Hansen, liberal arts.

MASON CITY — Alyssa design and production.

MASON CITY — Jason Fullerton, mortuary sciAaron Cross, Master of ence.

Science, electrical and DMACC spring computer engineering; Wade W. Johanns, Master honors list of Science, industrial and DES MOINES — Alyssa manufacturing systems; Fullerton, of Mason City, Jessica Michelle Osterwas named to the spring holm, Bachelor of Science, semester President’s List child, adult and family at DMACC (Des Moines services; Martha Suzanne Area Community College). Pope, Master of Public To be eligible, a student Administration, political must have earned a 4.0 science. grade point average.

Farm Bureau Cody Menting, of Mason City, was named to scholarship awards the spring semester Dean’s -WEST DES MOINES List at DMACC. To be eli— The Iowa Farm Bureau gible, a student must have Federation awarded earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade $1,000 scholarships for point average.

tuition to 180 students who plan to study agriculture at their chosen colleges and universities.

First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students, currently enrolled in their chosen college or university. Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5, and by being a student in good standing with the college or university.

North Iowa students who are first-time scholarships recipients are: CORWITH — Katelyn Terhark.

GRAFTON — Marena Bartz.

PLAINFIELD — Kelsey Peters.

ST. ANSGAR Hailey Meitner.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two Mason City students received degrees following the spring semester at Bethel University.

Samantha Allgood, of Mason City, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Brian Cross, of Mason City, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

DUBUQUE — Lindsey Rayhons, of Ventura, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies during 2012 spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Dubuque.

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MEMORIALS

RETIREMENT SHIRLEY KOHLER

Charlie, In our home there is a photo, of a face more precious than gold.

And to those who loved and lost you, your memory will never grow old.

Today we look at your photo, at your face so loving and true.

No wonder our hearts are breaking, losing someone so loved like you.

But each day you walk beside us, and when our lives are through, we pray that God will take our hands and lead us straight to you.

Forever loved and missed, (I love you daddy!)

Faith, Mom, Jared, Brandon, Keegan, Grandma and Grandpa Kropf Dec. 1987 — Aug. 2008

Sept. 6, 1955 — Dec. 22, 2011 As you celebrate your 57th birthday in Heaven We think of you with love And miss you more than words can say Love, your family

THANK YOU Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

Retirement Gail Behrends For all your patience day to day, for every tear you wipe away.

For little hands you gently hold, and all the stories you have told.

For your consoling, tender heart, and all the wisdom you impart.

For silly songs and quiet times, for peaceful naps and nursery rhymes.

For teaching children how to share, for being kind and being fair.

For every shoe that you have tied, and thoughtful words that instill pride.

For all the sweet things that you do to help children all year through, for giving so much of yourself each day.

We’re grateful...and always will be.

You’ve been such a blessing — congratulations on 35 years.

Enjoy your next adventure.

(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.

Thank You Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and There are no words that can express our gratitude for Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my all the phone calls, cards, texts, visits, memorials, flow- heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). ers and prayers given to us before and after Mom’s There are none that can withstand your power. death. Family and friends are irreplaceable, and we will Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have never forget all of you that surrounded us with love. We recourse to thee (three times).

Thank You would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at the Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three hospital and the wonderful caretakers at the Nora times).

I would like to thank my family and friends for all the Springs Care Center, Fullerton Funeral Home (thank you Say this prayer for three consecutive days. nice cards and gifts sent me for my 90th birthday. Also Alyssa and John) for all you did, and the Hospice careYou must publish it and it will be granted to you. to my family for the evening out and their gift. takers. Mom’s last few weeks were made much easier for — L.H. — Juanita Schubert her and for us by all that you did. We are truly blessed, and Mom is in no more pain.

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MILITARY NOTES Cmdr. Gary Rogeness, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) was relieved by Cmdr. Noel Gonzalez in a change of command ceremony, May 11, at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Cmdr. Rogeness is the son of Richard Rogeness, of Forest City, and Mary Ann Andersen, of Crystal Lake, Ill. He is a 1978 graduate of Forest City High School.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), and Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards).

Cmdr. Rogeness will report for duty as Commander, Pacific Fleet (N2B) Deputy for battlespace awareness and special programs.

His tours of duty include the USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709) in 1993, USS Rhode Island (SSBN740) Gold Crew as the engineer officer and USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) as the second in command. Shore tours included duty as Naval Science Professor at Iowa State University, the Atlantic Submarine Force assistant nuclear power officer and executive assistant to the Submarine Force commander in Norfolk, Va. Cmdr. Rogeness and his wife, Michelle, currently reside in Aiea, Hawaii.

Army National Guard Spec. Eric Ulrichs, Army National Guard Pfc. Eric A. Loberg and Army Reserve Pvt. Jeremy D. Iriarte graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Spec. Ulrichs is the son of Rae Jean and Robert Ulrichs, of Greene. He is a 2005 graduate of North Butler High School, Greene, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Wartburg College, Waverly in 2009. Pfc. Loberg is the son of Enos Loberg and Beverly Loberg, both of Northwood, and is a 1998 graduate of Northwood-Kensett High School. Pvt. Iri arte is the son of Elizabeth Iriarte, of Plainfield, and is a 2007 graduate of Nashua-Plainfield High School.

Navy Seaman Michael M. Fallis and Navy Seaman Recruit Gabriel J. Jimenez recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Seaman Fallis is a 2009 graduate of Mason City High School, and is the son of Nancy M. and John D. Fallis, Mason City. He also has a brother, Nick A. Fallis, also of Mason City. Seaman Recruit Jimenez is the son of Nancy J. Latham, of Mason City, and Daniel J. Jimenez, of Mason City. He is a 2009 graduate of Newman Catholic High School, Mason City.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS UNI Presidential Scholarship awards CEDAR FALLS — Jade Simpson, of Algona, and Brent Mead, of Mason City, are among 20 new University of Northern Iowa students who have been awarded Presidential Scholarships for their outstanding academic performance in high school. The recipients of the award are chosen based on their strong academic credentials and involvement in leadership and service activities.

Presidential scholarships are worth $32,000 over four years at UNI. To meet the criteria for a scholarship, students must have an ACT composite of 29 or above and rank in the top ten percent of their high school class, or have a Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 335 or above.

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MARRIED

ENGAGED

Rye, Umphress

Rye, Deets

Schaefer, Emerick

Laci Umphress and Allan Rye were united in marriage on June 2, 2012, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Laci is the daughter of Denny and Nancy Umphress of Mason City, and the granddaughter of Harold and Gloria Martin of Rockwell.

Allan is the son of Chris and Julie Rye of Mason City, and the grandson of Walt and Cathy Asche of Mason City, and Claudia Rye of Mason City.

Matron of honor was Meghan Umphress. Laci’s other attendants were Danica Brouwer, Beth Hockey, Bridget Zak and Amanda Hill.

Best man was Brian Haugen. Allan’s other attendants were Chad Brouwer, Travis Dunbar, Jason Zak and Tyler Wilde.

The junior flower girl was Sadie Latham, friend of the couple. The flower girl was Olivia Umphress, niece of the couple. The ring bearer was Jason Rye, nephew of the couple. Ushers were Justin Umphress, Matt Umphress, Andy Rye, Steve Paulus, and Joe Latham.

A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus in Mason City.

The couple honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Laci is employed at Wells Fargo Bank, and Allan is employed at Wal-Mart. The couple will make their home in Fargo, N.D.

RACHEL RYE, of Mason City, is the daughter of Steve and Vicky Rye of Mason City. Rachel graduated from Mason City High School in 2000, North Iowa Area Community College with an Associate of Arts in 2002, and the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Art Education in 2006. She is employed by Menards in Mason City as a cashier.

JOEY DEETS, of Mason City, is son of Marlin Deets Jr. and Carolyn (Ballard) of Ankeny, and Marilyn and Anthony Bauer of Johnston. Joey graduated from Johnston High School in 2003 and attended DMACC. He is employed by Menards in Mason City as a First Assistant Receiving Manager.

The couple will be married Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Jennifer Schaefer and Charlie Emerick announce their upcoming September wedding. Parents of the couple are John and Denise Schaefer of Mason City, and Monte and Patti Emerick of Algona. Jennifer and Charlie live in Minneapolis, where Jennifer is employed at Capella University and Charlie at Faegre Baker Daniels.

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The family of Roger Heitland would like to thank family, friends and Rock Falls Fun Days was a success on Saturday, Aug. 18, due to the generous businesses that made donations acquaintances for all your support during our time for the Raffle, Silent Auction, Run Walk & Wine, Live Afternoon Music, Tractor Pull, Kids Carnival, Bean Bag of loss. We would also like to thank those who and Softball tourneys. Thank you to all of the people offered food items and that attended and participated in those activities. We could not have done it without the many volunteers that supplies, plants and memorial gifts. A special helped setup, cleanup, donated baked goods, money thanks goes out to HosThank you and/or worked different places. pice of North Iowa and an Thank you from the Rock Falls Area Betterment, Inc., We thank all our family and friends for cards, visits extended thank you to and telephone wishes we received for our 40th wedding Board of Directors: Gary Dockum, Linda Weatherwax, Rev. Rodney Meester for Carol Huff, Kaylene Ahrens, Lowell Johnson and Chad anniversary. We were blessed. his service and visits.

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