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Happy Birthday
65th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Babel Mr. and Mrs. Donald Babel of Sterling will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary June 21, 2018. Donald Babel and Leora Weidel were married June 21, 1953, at West Jordan Lutheran Church, now First Lutheran Church of Jordan in Sterling. They are the parents of Brian (Chris) of Sterling. They have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 2103 10th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Kessel Delbert and Susan Kessel of Amboy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 22, 2018. A family vacation is planned. Delbert Kessel and Susan Thompson were married June 22, 1968, at United Methodist Church in Amboy. They are the parents of Deanna (Darrin) Barlow and Chris (David) Schaver of Amboy. They have five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1688 Mormon Road, Amboy, IL 61310.
65th Anniversary
25th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Rucker
Celebrating 80 Dick Akridge
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rucker of Rock Falls celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary May 1, 2018. Rick Rucker and Chris Ryan were married May 1, 1993, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Noah Rucker.
Dick Akridge of Sterling celebrated his 80th birthday June 16, 2018. He was born June 16, 1938, and is married to Carol Sue. He has one child and two grandsons. Cards may be sent to 1906 Moonlight Bay Lane, Sterling, IL 61081.
25th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Wessels Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wessels of Sterling celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary May 28, 2018. Kurt Wessels and Julie Wilson were married May 28, 1993, in Sterling. They are the parents of Stephanie Wessels (Jason) Smith. They have one granddaughter.
Mr. & Mrs. John Hildebrand Blessed by their Lord, John and Arlene Hildebrand are privileged to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their marriage. All friends are invited to a fun and food open house from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 3611 Harbor Drive in Rock Falls. Their marriage is a true love story. Shortly after being discharged from serving in the Army during the Korean War, John met Arlene Witt in her hometown,
Minocqua, Wisconsin. It was love at first sight, followed by a June 7, 1953, wedding at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Duluth, Minnesota, and a honeymoon in Mexico. This union was blessed by three children, Susan (Mark) Gould, John Jr., and Paul (Lisa) Hildebrand. They also have four special grandchildren and nine precious great-grandchildren.
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Clifford and Heather Collins Congratulations on your marriage June 7, 2018
Good-looking and magnificent, that you are. Sophisticated, exquisite but no longer free, Now you have an adorable wife to please. And as we pray for wedded bliss Remember in tough times to seal with a kiss. Now take this advice and you will see That your life truly can be a breeze. Seriously, Cliff, listen up, do this: “Don’t forget to keep the ‘Honey’ in the ‘Honeymoon!’” We wish to express with much joy and happiness the marriage of our daughter, Heather, to Cliff.
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To our gorgeous and sexy, knockout daughter, Flawless and brilliant as the diamond you wear. You’re not only beautiful but glamorous, too, Dazzling hot, awesome Heather, that is you. So proud we are not only of you, A great choice you made, because we love Cliff too! Precious to us you always have been, But now we must turn you over to him. And scary as this may sometimes seem, We trust the Lord, He is faithful, indeed! And now to our charming son-in-law,
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We love and support you both, always. Dad and Mom Terry and Penny Boseneiler
Apple & Gullo
Michelle Apple and James Gullo Brad and Ann Apple of Amboy announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Michelle Lynn Apple to Dr. James Joseph Gullo, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gregg and Helen Gullo of River Forest. The bride-elect is a graduate of Amboy High School, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Stanford University Medical Center in
Palo Alto, California. Her fiancé is a graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School, the Air Force Academy, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is serving in the Air Force as a radiologist at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. The couple reside in Dixon, California, and are planning an Oct. 6, 2018 wedding. Invitations will be sent.
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Collins
75th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. John Verbout John and Josephine Norton Verbout will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with a family reunion at Shallowbrook Farm in Bradford. John and Jo were married June 26, 1943, in Kewanee. John farmed for 50 years, and Jo is a homemaker. They are the parents of five children, John (deceased) (Melanie) Verbout, Jay (Barb) Ver-
bout, Jerry (Cindy) Verbout, Carol (Bernie Dunn) Leininger and Judy (Gordon) Connor. They have 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One great-grandchild, Graeme McDaniel, is deceased. Their daughter and her husband, Judy and Gordon Connor, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
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60th Anniversary
60th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Burkardt
Bill and Beverly Burkardt of Polo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 9, 2018, with a family dinner at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Ron Ballard. The former Beverly Bonnell and her husband were married June 28, 1958, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette. The couple have four daughters, Pamela (Ron) Ballard of Forreston,
and Patti (Tim Witmer) Brewer, Paula (Michael) Faivre, and Penny Burkardt, all of Polo; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Bill and Bev owned and operated Burkardt’s LP Gas in Polo for 35 years before selling their business and retiring May 10, 2017. Well wishes can be sent to them at 10569 W. Eagle Court, Polo, IL 61064.
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Lemme 60th wedding anniversary of Gene and Joan Lemme From Blackburn College to Hosta Heaven, 0 to 60 years in a flash. Come join us for an early celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Steve and Kristin
Carlson’s house, 1257 Grand Oak Way, Dixon. We were married July 5, 1958, at the Methodist Church of the Pines in Minocqua, Wisconsin. We plan to celebrate again at a later date in Alaska, the last state on our bucket list.
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burrows Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burrows will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 29, 2018. Sandy and Tom were married at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Franklin Park. They have two daughters, Mandy (Matt) Sandrock of Sterling and Dr. Stephie (Evan Murray) Burrows of Port Byron. They have six grandchildren, Gracie, Denver, Hope, Tommy, Andy and Jillian. Tom was the principal of Dillon
School in Rock Falls Elementary District 13. He retired in 2001. Sandy was a math teacher for several years at Dixon High School. She retired in 2011 from Donaldson Co. Inc. in Bloomington, Minnesota. A family celebration during spring break was at Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Those wishing to send a greeting may do so at 433 River Bluff Drive, Dixon, IL 61021.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Scuffham Celebration of 50 years On June 22, 1968, Gary L. Scuffham and Sharon A. Bell were married at Fourth Street Methodist Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Kimberly ( Wayne) Davis and Adam Scuffham, both of Sterling; grandparents of Brendyn
(Ashley) Davis, Jordan (Katie) Davis, and Dylan Scuffham; and great-grandparents of Sophia and Maddison Davis, Celie Davis, and Angela and Andrew. Cards can be sent to 603 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
45th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Steinke
To honor Charles and Betty Steinke as they celebrate 50 years of ministry and the 50th anniversary of Pastor Steinke’s ordination, the Steinke family and the members of St. John Lutheran Church cordially invite you to an ordina-
tion anniversary open house from 2 to 4 p.m. June 24, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Memories can be shared in a card or in the guest book at the open house.
The Rev. Allen Campbell and Jan “JJ” will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary June 21, 2018. Pastor Al celebrated the 30th anniversary of his ordination from the United Methodist Church on June 6, 2018. He is serves the First Congregational
Church in Rock Falls. The blessings in their lives are their family, the church, church family and many friends. They have four children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 86B Palmyra Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
Terry Boseneiler 34 years of wedded bliss To think it all started with that first kiss. Kind and helpful, humorous, too, Hard-working and honest, my true blue. You’re the man of my dreams Always there for me, Listening patiently, trying to please. Down goes your newspaper You mute the T.V. You make me feel special When focused on me. When days are dreary and life gets tough You’re wonderful, inspiring and lift me up. I know I’m not worthy of your love for me, But without Jesus and you Lost would I be. Jesus so graciously gave you to me, to love and cherish, until death do us part. On Calvary, Jesus gave His life, so we can become a new creation in Christ. Jesus first, family second and then,
So r r y Te r r y, N OT Cu b s baseball but I pray for many more years together. Rapidly our time is drawing near, and soon we will depart into eternity. No more Mars vs. Venus Heaven is wonder ful harmony. We Praise You Jesus, we’ll spend joyful days with Our Savior eternally. And last but not least, I want to give thanks for your amazing ability, to take some advice, that “A happy wife makes a happy life” and happy you make me indeed! You still know how “To keep the ‘Honey’ in ‘Honeymoon’” I STILL LOVE YOU MORE!
34th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Boseneiler
Happy 34th Anniversary June 30, 2018 I will always love you Penny
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The Rev. & Mrs. Allen Campbell
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50th Anniversary
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40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. David Swartz
Mr. and Mrs. David Swartz of Dixon celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 17, 2018. David Swartz and Lori May were married June 17, 1978, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon. David retired after 40 years from ComEd, and Lori retired after 42 years of teaching fifth grade at St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon.
They have three children, Heather ( Josh) Wittenauer of Dixon, Hilary (Charlie) Thomas of Dixon, and Ben Swartz of Chicago. They have seven grandchildren, Maggie, 10, David, 7, Cole, 6, Joe, 5, Adeline, 4, Caleb, 3, and Eleanor, 2. Those wishing to send greeting cards can mail them to 2125 Ridgewood Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.
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100th Birthday Open House celebration for Helen Pitts You are invited to a celebration honoring Helen Pitts, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday June 26, 2018. Her family will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. June
30, 2018, at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road, Rock Falls. No gifts, please. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 3802 22nd Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Arthur A. Deem will be celebrating his 94th birthday June 30, 2018. He lived his entire life in Rock Falls, before moving in 2015 to Sterling. He remains active in his church and still sings with the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus. He was employed for 44 years at RB&W. Art served in the Navy in both World War II and the Korean War. Art married Ruth Corl Nov. 28, 1948, and they will be celebrating their 70th anniversary this year. They have two sons, Dave (Becky Laible) of Machesney Park and Craig of Rock Falls, two grandchildren, and three great-grandsons. Cards may be sent to 710 W. LeFevre Road, Apt. 306, Sterling, IL 61081.
Happy 1st B’day, Brixdon Wesley Adams
June 16, 2018 We love you, Bubba! Love, Momma, DaDa, and big sister, Brynnley
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John Hay to celebrate 90th birthday
Graduation Andy Surber, a 1992 graduate of Chadwick-Milledgeville High School, has completed classes and received his Ph.D from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. His title now reads, Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership Degree. For the past 5 years, Dr. Surber has been the headmaster of Laguna Blanca Lower School in Montecito, California. Andy is the son of Jim and Chris Surber of Somerville, Alabama, formerly of Milledgeville. Andy resides in Goleta, California, with his wife and two sons.
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great-grandchildren. John worked for 46 years at National Manufacturing Co. We will be celebrating John’s birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Please stop and wish our Dad a very happy 90th! Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 783, Sterling, IL 61081.
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We have so much to be grateful for in our family! On Saturday, June 30, 2018, we will celebrate the 90th birthday of John Hay. John was born June 30, 1928. He’s been married to Jeanine Cramer Hay for 67 years, and is the father of Steve, Jodi and Jamie Hay. John has enjoyed being a part of the lives of four grandchildren and 10
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