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Celebrating our 60th Anniversary!

Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, December 15, 2013

Birthday Happy 90th Birthday Joyce K. Dodd will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 18.

Cards may be sent to: 750 W. Lyons St., Garner, IA 50438.

MIlitary note Congratulations Eric Treanor!

Eric Treanor was recently promoted to Lieutenant J.G. aboard the Naval ship USS Mesa Verde.

Downtown Albert Lea 507.373.3440 18th Ave. NW, Austin 507.433.8689 4th St. SW, Mason City 641.424.7005

BIRTHDAY & RETIREMENT 65th Birthday Happy 65th Birthday

Ron Wiegmann!

Happy Retirement!

We Love You Papa — Lexis, Mercedes, Trey, Mason and Carson

STATE CHAMPS Congratulations to

Mohawk Danzers

on winning two State Championship titles at the Iowa State Dance/ Drill Team Association (ISDTA) state competition on Friday, Dec. 6. Danzers received first-place in Hip Hop and Novelty, and fifthplace in Pom. The team was also recognized for academic achievement and outstanding community service.

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Olga Borchardt, 85 GRAFTON — Olga Borchardt, will celebrate her 85th birthday on Dec. 22, 2013. She was born Dec. 22, 1928.

She will be honored during the fellowship hour following the 9:30 a.m. worship service Dec. 22, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Greetings may be sent to Olga at the following address: 303 First St., Grafton, IA 50440.

If you have an item to submit to this section, please stop by the Globe Gazette for a form Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 300 North Washington, Mason City. Online submission is encouraged at www.globegazette.com, click on EXTRAS then Celebrations.

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

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

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

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Celebrations

GARNER — Joyce K. Dodd will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 18.

Cards may be sent to: 750 W. Lyons St. Apt #13, Garner, IA 50438.

Wishing her a happy birthday are her children, Ellen (Pete) Duffy, Garner, Carole (Ivan) Dodd, Garner, Gary (Nancy) Smith, Overland Park, Kan., her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

No gifts please.

88th Birthday RAKE — Phyllis Knudtson of Rake, Iowa will celebrate her 88th birthday with a family dinner on Dec. 22, 2013, at her home.

She was born Dec. 22, 1925.

Cards and greetings can be sent to Phyllis at: 109 W. Grace St., Rake, IA 50465. No gifts please.

announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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

(See chart below.)

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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.

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

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

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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.

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Awards & Achievements

Thank you

Algona Jazz Band receives first place at Festival ALGONA — The Algona High School Standard Jazz Band earned first place in Class 3A at the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Jazz Festival Dec. 7, at Fort Dodge High School.

This is the first time in Algona school history a jazz band has earned first place at the district festival. This achievement earned the jazz band an invitation to the Iowa Jazz Championships April 8, in Des Moines.

Additional results of the jazz festival, involving other North Iowa schools are as follows: Class 1A: North Butler, third place; Class 2A: Clarion-Goldfield, fourth place; Class 3A: GarnerHayfield/Ventura, second place; Hampton-Dumont High School, third place, and Clear Lake High School, fourth place.

Thank You

Congratulations Eric Treanor!

Eric Treanor was recently promoted to Lieutenant J.G. aboard the Naval ship USS Mesa Verde. Eric enlisted in the Navy in 1996 after graduating from Mason City’s Newman High School.

He lives in Virginia Beach, Va., with his wife, Jenn and son Joey. Eric is the son of Valerie Foster of Mobile, Ala., and Mike Treanor of Mason City, Iowa.

Shellenberg inducted into Phi Kappa Phi WESLEY — Whitney Shellenberg, of Wesley, was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She is pursuing a degree in finance at Iowa State University.

Shellenberg is among approximately 32,000

students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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The Newman Catholic Land of GiANTS would like to thank the following for a successful FIRST LEGO League season: TeamQuest, Cerro Gordo County Extension and Outreach, 4-H, Steve

O’Neil, David Bernemann, Kevin Losee, mentors Nick Frey and Grace Pistek, and their families. FIRST LEGO League is a STEM initiative that teaches children robotics, innovation, and core values. The team received the Core Values award at the Marshalltown

regional tournament on December 7. Team members are Jon Andersen, Henry Determan, Alec Frey, Matthew Henrich, Peter Knipper, Erik Manness, Blake Pang, Lucas and Seth Pistek. The team is coached by Paul Pistek.

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Award & Achievement Congratulations to our State Champions!

Mohawk Danzers participated at Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) state competition on Friday Dec. 6. Danzers received State Championship first-place in Hip Hop and also in Novelty, and fifth-place in Pom. The team was also recognized for academic achievement and outstanding community service.

The danze team members are – Seniors, Natalie Mujica and Dani Zeigler; Juniors, Kiana Brown, Mackenzie Gregor, Maddie Kim, Libby Lewis, Oriana Logan, Abby Wood, Bishop Lucas and Olivia Pappas; Sophomores, Danielle EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Claire Wood and Jeff DeRoy, Lauren Dunlay, Bishop were united in marriage on August 31, 2013, at Jayde Espinosa, Maddy Riley-Jacques Barn in Eden Prairie, Minn., by Pastor Kruse, Kenzie Penca and Cory Magstadt.

Sami Schupanitz; FreshClaire is the daughter of Don and Kathy Wood of men, Courtney Eaton Eden Prairie, Minn. Jeff’s parents are Merlin and Judy and Haley Wiemann. The Bishop of Rudd. team is coached by Brenda Claire’s attendants were Emily Bishop, Brittany Zimmerman and Brooke Bjostad, Katie McDermott, and Katherine Solie. Best man was Justin Bishop. Jeff’s other attendants were Dan Wiemann. Choreography Kuhfuss, Travis Holzfaster, and Andrew Borntrager.

The flower girl was Avery Holzfaster. The ring bearer was Benjamin Bishop.

Claire and Jeff are employed by the Eden Prairie School District, of Eden Prairie, Minn. The couple will reside in Norwood-Young America, Minn.

by Michelle Barlas.

The 2013-14 Mohawk Danzers sponsors are: Adele and Bill Phillips, Andrea, Dave and Natalie Mujica, Blazek Electric, Brian and Nancy Logan, Casey’s General Store, Central Park Dentistry, Charlies Auto Repair and Charlies II, Chop,

Clausen Plumbing, Clear Lake Bank and Trust, Community National Bank, Culver Hahn, Demro Orthodontics, Diamond Vogel, Dolphin CPA, Edwards Brandt, Elwood Construction, Esser and Isaacson Law Office, Exit Realty, Family Video, Fareway, First

Citizen’s National Bank, Floor to Ceiling Store, Furniture Mattress Outlet, Godfathers-Tom Birdsall, Greg and Anne Lewis, Grunwald and Kiger Fine Jewelers, Hearing Associates PC, IOOF, Kathy and Rick Stachon, LaJames College, Mason City Clinic Psychiatry, Mason City Glass Service, Mason City Lumber, Mason City Overhead Doors, Midwest Construction and Supply Inc., Nettleton Dental Group, Neurosurgery of North Iowa, North Iowa Community Credit Union, North Iowa Eye Clinic, North Iowa Golf, Polking and Polking DDS, Pro’s Sandwich Shop, Rhythm Church, River City Fence, Schroeder and Anderson, Schupick and Associates, Splash Multisport and Custom, State Farm Insurance-Clint Thomas, State Farm InsuranceKristy Marquis, Styling Lane Salon, Tractor Supply Company, Walmart, Wayne’s Ski and Sports, Weber and Otto DDS, Wells Fargo.

Thank you Thank You The family of Alberta Sprung would like to express their appreciation to all those who sent cards and memorials, attended the funeral services or the visitation, and brought food. We would also like to thank the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center for all they did for her the last 5½ years and Hospice of North Iowa for being there these last few months. Special thanks to the Pastors Wendy Johannesen. Jerry Avise-Rouse and Beverly Butler for their many visits, and the members of the Shell Rock Valley United Methodist Churches, Manly Methodist Church, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly for the many prayers. Thanks to Hogan-Bremer Moore for their help.

Stan and Terry Sprung and family Kevin and Sandy Sprung and family

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Party & Event Planning

Anniversaries Meyer, 50 years ROCKFORD — Gerald Meyer and Janice (Dirksen) Meyer of Rockford, Iowa, were married Dec. 20, 1963, at the Christian Reformed Church in Woden, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and card shower.

The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can be sent to Gerald and Janice Meyer at 109 First Avenue S.E., Rockford, IA, 50468.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Steve (Emily) of Avondale, Arizona, and Robin (Michael Iowa. They have five Godfrey) of Mason City, grandchildren.

Bode, 70 years OSAGE — A card shower is planned for Paul and Dixie Bode’s 70th anniversary. They were married on Dec. 22, 1943.

Please send them a congratulations at 1020 Pine St., Osage, IA 50461.

BRIDAL SHOPS

CATERING

The Bridal Theatre

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

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

Holiday Pet Photos featured in our popular Celebrations Section, Sunday, Dec. 22 Full color photo in a special grouping for only $10 Use this form to have a Christmas Critter photo appear in a special Celebrations grouping in the Globe Gazette on December 22, 2013.

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Deadline: Monday, December 16 , 2013 @ 4:00 pm List Christmas Critter’s information in the Globe Gazette as follows: Pet Name:_________________________________________ Owner Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ (In case we need to call for clarification.)

Special Message: (25 words maximum) _____________

_______________________ _______________________ This form, check for $10.00 (payable to the Globe Gazette) and photograph can be dropped off or mailed to Globe Gazette 300 N. Washington, Mason City IA 50401.

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.

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC

641.892.4111 209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IA Appointments welcome. www.sewheavenlycreations.net Email: sewheavenly@netins.net Let us help you make your wedding day special. We have a variety of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother and grandmother gowns. We provide in-house alterations to ensure the perfect fit. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our seamstresses will help you design your perfect dress. We also have a great selection of accessories. Tux rental is available. Sew Heavenly Creations is your “Bridal Store & Sew Much More!”

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.

PRINTING PostNet

641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on PostNet 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.

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.

WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTION 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 2014, give us a call - our dates are filling up fast!

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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Congratulations Dan Barnes!

Dan Barnes has once again been nominated by his co-workers at ConWay Freight to receive the Employee of the Month Award, for the dedication and professional approach he consistently brings to his job. Thank you Dan for a job well done!

memorial

Burnell E. Geving In loving memory of Burnell Ellsworth Geving, who passed away on December 11, 2012. He is McDonnell, Palmer dearly missed by his loving DES MOINES — Ashley Palmer and James McDon- wife and daughters.

As long as nell were married in Des Moines on May 18, 2013. hearts remember, Ashley is the daughter of Darrel and Sue Smith of As long as hearts Griswold, Iowa. James is the son of Vern and Mindy Prostill care, haski of Nora Springs, Iowa.

We do not part with James is working for Metro Transit Light Rail System of Minneapolis. Ashley is an ICU Float Pool Nurse at the those we love, They’re with us everyUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. where.

The couple resides in Eagan, Minn.

AnniversarY Wood, 50 years RUDD — Robert Wood and Janice Wood (Crowell) of Rudd, Iowa, were marTendall, 60 years ried December 6, 1963.

The couple will celebrate GARNER — Roger Tendall and Dolores Henderson their 50th wedding anniTendall of Garner, Iowa, were married Dec. 19, 1953, at versary with a card shower.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Cards can be sent to Robert They will be celebrating a Christmas dinner with their family and again this summer with a family photo. and Janice Wood at Box 84, Rudd, Iowa 50471.

Help them celebrate by sending a card to their home in The couple’s children Garner, 340 Bush Avenue, Garner, IA 50438. The couple Safety First! and their spouses are Phil has requested no gifts please.

Dave Cooper has earned and Michelle Wood of The couple’s children and their spouses are Mark the Safety Award at Con(Ann) Tendall of Miller, Iowa, Denise (Marv) Mauderer of Omaha, Neb., Laura Wood Way Freight for the month Traer, Iowa, Wayne (Colleen) Tendall of Waukee, Iowa, of Greene, Iowa, Tony and of November. Thank you and Neal (Teresa) Tendall of Dyersburg, Tenn. They have Kelly Wood of Rudd, Iowa.

Dave for making safety a They have six grandchil12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. priority on the job. dren.

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Retirement

BirthdayS

Ron Wiegmann Retires After 23 Years at Con-Way

80th Birthday

Ron Wiegmann and his family were guests of honor on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at a Breakfast Party held in honor of Ron’s 23 years of service as a Delivery Sales Representative with Con-Way Freight.

Ron has been a wonderful asset to the company over the years and has been a leader in demonstrating ConWay’s 4 core values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence. We all wish the best for Ron and his family.

90th Birthday MASON CITY — A card shower is planned to honor Lila Nyhus, of Mason City, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 19.

Cards can be sent to Lila at her home: 954 14th St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy 80th Birthday to the BEST Grandpa/Dad in the World!!

We thank you for still serving on the Honor Guard, for being a “Number 1 Fan” to your Grand kids, and for all of the jobs you have done for us.

We love you Grandpa — Salud!

— Lori, Jean, Dylan, Landon, Autumn, Meagan, Weston, Royce, Mark, Berkley and Tobie.

Please send birthday wishes to Al Herrera at: 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Mason City, IA 50401.

ANNIVERSARY Whipple, 30 Years Leslie “Whimp” Whipple and Shirley (Draves) Whipple of Belmond, Iowa, were married Dec. 17, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. The couple will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a family gathering at a later date.

Cards and greetings can be sent to 316 Luick Lane N., Apt 4E, Belmond, IA 50421.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Bonita (Dean) Weber of Rockwell, Iowa, Fred (Deb) Whipple of Burlington, Iowa, Marcia Westbrook of Des Moines, Iowa, Jeanne (Bruce) Baxter of Rockwell, Iowa, Deb Vanness of St. Charles, Ill., Darla (Randy) Kibsgaard of Clear Lake, Iowa, Sherri Vanness of Kearney, Neb., and Lori Hain of Nora Springs, Iowa. They have 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren.

65th Birthday and Retirement Happy 65th Birthday Ron Wiegmann!

Happy Retirement!

We Love You Papa — Lexis, Mercedes, Trey, Mason and Carson

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Bailey, 60 years Alice and John Bailey, past residents of Mason City, will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Christmas Eve. They were married in Mason City, Iowa, December 24, 1953. They are the parents of seven sons, William (Jen), James (Debbie), Daniel, John (Shelly), Brian (Lori), Bradley (Angeline), and David who is deceased. They have 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. The family is requesting cards to be sent to them at 931 Balsum Drive, Hastings, MI 49058.

Don’t

forget their Birthday No matter what age

Surprise them in

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MEMORIAL Irvin M Hagen June 21, 1926 — Dec. 19, 2012 Though his smile is gone forever And his hands we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we love so much.

His memory is now our keepsake With which we’ll never part.

God has him in his keeping We have him in our hearts.

Sadly missed but never forgotten Gloria, Judy, Gary, Pamela

Military Notes Private First Class Steven K. Streets graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD San Diego on Sept. 20, 2013. On Dec. 6, 2013, Pfc. Streets graduated from the SOI at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. He is the son of Brent and Deanna Streets and a 2013 graduate of Mason City High School.

Army Reserve Private First Class Kevin S. Taylor graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). He is the son of Lee Taylor, of Clear Lake, and a 2005 graduate of Clear Lake High School. His wife, Allison, is the daughter of Roger and Diane Walter, of Corning, Iowa.

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ANNIVERSARY

Tweeten, Mollenhauer FOREST CITY — Jenna Mollenhauer and Ryan Tweeten were united in marriage on August 31, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa, with Pastor Randy Tweeten attending.

Jenna is the daughter of Mike and Kim Mollenhauer of Forest City. Her grandparents are Lila West of Cedar Rapids and Darwin and Ruth Oehlerich of Keystone, Iowa. Jenna graduated from Forest City High School in 2008 and Iowa State University in 2012. She was a kindergarten teacher in Thornton, Colo., and will begin graduate studies in school counseling at Drake University in Des Moines in January, 2014.

Ryan is the son of Doug and Carol Tweeten of Forest City. His grandparents are Carol J Tweeten of Forest City and David Fredrickson of Forest City. Ryan graduated from Forest City High School in 2007 and Iowa State University in 2010. He is a field engineer for Haliburton Company, working in Colorado 2010–2013 and presently in a commuting position to Kuwait.

The couple resides in West Des Moines.

Lunn, 65 years Betty and George Lunn of Clear Lake will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

George Christian Lunn, Jr. and Betty Lou Hoffman were married December 19, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

The couple’s children are: Tim Lunn and special friend Debbie Papouchis of Mason City, Rick Lunn of Clear Lake, Jerry (deceased) and LeaAnn Lunn of Clear Lake, and Kathleen and Dan Anderson of Swaledale. They also have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 1515 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Thank youS Thank You

Thank You

I would like to say thank you to everyone who threw me a benefit party back on October 5th. A special thanks to Dianne Starrett, Jill Eilers, Mike Windfield, Dennis Sellers, and all of those who donated to make it successful and help me and my family out. Everything was very much appreciated.

Thank you again for everything.

M. Oleson

We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those that blessed Willi with friendship and love in his last days, as well as to Heritage Care Center for the quality care they provided the last several months.

Thank you for the visits, meals, calls, and cards. We are forever grateful. God Bless.

Traudi, Markus, and family of Willi Beckmann

Don’t forget Mom & Dad’s, Grammy & Granddad’s or even your own special anniversary – whether it’s 1 year or 50 years

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EngagementS Pfannes, Fleckenstein

Roberts, 65 Years MASON CITY — Roger Roberts and Arlene Flugum were married Dec. 17, 1948, in Albert Lea, Minn.,

by Pastor Melford Knutson.

Their four children are Karen (Mike) Neuman, Susan (Terry) Oetken, Steven (Sharon) Roberts and Janet (David) Crawford. They also have 16 grandchildren.

A family celebration will be held later.

To Our Wonderful Children, Karen, Susan, Steven and Janet,

As we celebrate our 65th Anniversary Roger and Arlene Roberts “Always Have and Always Will” Have we told you that we love you?

Have we told you that we cared?

Have we told you that our hearts are filled with joy?

We’ve been given many blessings, We’ve been given many gifts, But the greatest are our three girls

And our boy!

Did we tell you that we loved you?

Did we tell you that we cared?

Did we say we’re very happy To recall the life we’ve shared?

Have we told you that we’re proud Of what you do and what you say?

Just in case we haven’t told you – We’re telling you today!

We love you! Mom and Dad

Thank youS Thank You

Thank you

We would like to thank everyone who helped us celebrate our 40th anniversary. Especially our family and friends that helped with our party. Bless you all.

Arnie and Doreen Shaw

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who showed our family such kindness with memorials, cards, prayers and food following the death of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Frances Schwichtenberg.

The family of Frances Schwichtenberg

Thank You We would like to thank everyone who remembered us on our 50th anniversary with cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls, etc. Especially our children and grandchildren for a wonderful weekend.

God Bless!

Ray and Teresa Rottinghaus

Thank You We would like to thank everyone who remembered us with cards, gifts, and good wishes on our 70th wedding anniversary. It was very much appreciated.

Ray and Ruth Scott

SARA PFANNES, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of David and Margaret Pfannes. Sara graduated from University of Iowa in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Radiation Science and is employed

by Mercy Cancer Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

JACOB FLECKENSTEIN, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, is the son of John and Janet Fleckenstein.

Jacob is a graduate from University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry in 2010 and is a PhD candidate in Organic Chemistry at ISU. The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny, Iowa.

Fedders, Evans Rebecca Fedders and Ryan Evans are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Rebecca Fedders of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Robert Fedders of Mason City, Iowa, and Susan and Charles Seely also of Mason City, Iowa. Rebecca graduated from Mason City High School and the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Spanish. She is employed as an Account Manager at TeamQuest Corporation in

Clear Lake, Iowa.

Ryan Evans of Minnetonka, Minn., is the son of Holly Evans of Minnetonka, Minn., and the late Russell Evans. Ryan graduated from Hopkins High School and received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University.

He works as a Structural Engineer for WHKS & Co. in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.

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babies

of 2013

On Sunday, January 26, 2014 the Globe Gazette will publish a special section dedicated to all the special people born in 2013. One lucky baby will be chosen at random to be the “cover baby” featured on the cover! Now’s your chance to show everyone how cute your baby is. If you had a baby born in your family in 2013, complete this form and return it with a photo and payment to our office by Friday, January 17, 2014.

Baby’s Information: Girl

Boy

Name Birthday Parents Grandparents Sibling/Siblings Your Information: Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Yes, I would like 5 copies of the January 26, 2014 Celebrations section.* Signature

Photo requirements: • color or black & white • minimum size 2”x3” • vertical pose preferred PRINT ONLINE MOBILE TABLET

Please complete this form and return with photo, $24.50 payment, and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Globe Gazette c/o Babies of 2013, PO Box 271 Mason City, IA 50402-0271 PH: 641-423-2274 *You will need to pick up copies with in 30 days of publication.

DEADLINE: Fri., Jan. 17, 2014

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Birthday

Tomlinson, 50 years

Happy 1st Birthday!

MANLY — Gary Tomlinson and Mary (Wiggins) Tomlinson of Manly, Iowa, were married Dec. 14, 1963, in Manly, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Cards can be sent to Gary and Mary Tomlinson at 1425 370th St., Manly, IA 50456.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Mark (Tracy) Tomlinson, Kensett; Julie (Brian) Tweeten,

Kensett; Lisa (Mark) Loffredo, Newington, Conn.; Lori (Chris) Loffredo, Durham, Conn.; Scott Tomlinson, Manly.

They have 10 grandchildren.

Blaike Merin Martinez, daughter of Daniel and Michelle Martinez, celebrated her 1st birthday on Dec. 11, 2013.

Happy Birthday Blaike!

— From Mom, Dad, Malaina and Charleigh

Happy 30th Wedding Norem, 50 years LAKE MILLS —

Anniversary!!

MANLY — Ralph Davey and Joan (Bunting) Davey of Manly, Iowa, were married Dec. 17, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Anniversary greetings may be sent to Ralph and Joan Davey at: 303 W. Main, Manly, Iowa 50456. The couple’s children are Renee Davey of Mason City, Iowa, and Alex Davey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Robert Norem and Joan (Scobee) Norem of Lake Mills, Iowa, were married Dec. 27, 1963, at Church of Christ, in Fertile, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in rural Joice, Iowa. The couple has requested no gifts please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Rod of Gilbert, Arizona; Jan (Terry) Hassing of Wells, Minn.; Jill (Gus) Sorbo of Mankato, Minn. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Birth Jakob John Wirth THOMPSON — Jason and Sarah Wirth, of Thompson, are parents of a son, Jakob John, born Oct. 16, 2013.

He joins a 2-year-old brother, Max. Grandparents are: Doris Schweiger, of Fairmont, Minn., and Deb Wirth, of Buffalo Center. Great-grandparents are Bob and Joan Christianson, of Thompson, and Howard Dunn, of Lakefield, Minn.