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Mr. & Mrs. Grant Wahlheim
Engagement of
Betsy Baumann & Tim Finegan
Engagement of
Katelynn Blasdell & Evan Scanlan
Hilary E. Osborn and Grant D. Wahlheim exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m. Sept. 2, 2017, at Marriott Hotel in Bloomington. Daniel B. Osborn officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Linda Osborn of Sterling. The groom is the son of Brian and Vicki Wahlheim of Geneseo. The maid of honor was Hayley Osborn, and the best man was Cody Sheffler. The couple is employed by State Farm Insurance in Bloomington. The couple reside in Bloomington.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baumann of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsy Baumann of Roselle, to Tim Finegan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Finegan, all of Batavia. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School, a 2009 graduate of St. Mary of Notre Dame, and a 2011 graduate of Midwestern University, She works at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Montini Catholic High School, and a 2006 graduate of Northern Illinois University. He works at Hearing Lab in Geneva and Oakbrook. The couple are planning a Nov. 17, 2018 wedding at St. Walter Church in Roselle. Invitations have been sent.
Alan and Teresa Blasdell of Fenton announce the engagement of their daughter, Katelynn Ann Blasdell to Evan Mikel Scanlan, the son of Kevin and Donna Scanlan, all of Tampico. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Erie High School, 2013 graduate of Black Hawk College, and a 2015 graduate of Trinity School of Nursing & Health Sciences in Rock Island. She works at UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Rock Island. Her fiancé is a 2011 graduate of Prophetstown High School. He is an HVAC technician at Scanlan Heating & Cooling in Tampico. The couple is planning an Oct. 20, 2018 wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Invitations have been sent.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Celebrating 95
George Mason George Mason of Amboy will celebrate his 95th birthday Oct. 23, 2018, with a card shower. The omission of gifts has been requested. He was born Oct. 23, 1923, in El Reno, Oklahoma, and is married to Delores Phillips Mason. He has four children and seven grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1699 Hampton St., Amboy, IL 61310.
Celebrating 90
Joe Widolff Joe Widolff of West Brooklyn will celebrate his 90th birthday Oct. 16, 2018. He was born Oct. 16, 1928, in rural Mendota, and is married to Carol Widolff. He has five children, 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Illinois Veterans Home, 1015 O’Conor Ave., LaSalle, IL 61301.
Celebrating 80
Lennard Miles Lennard “Doc” Miles of Amboy will celebrate his 80th birthday Oct. 23, 2018. He was born Oct. 23, 1938, and is married to Marie Weber. He has four children, many grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1452 Sterling Road, Amboy, IL 61310.
30th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Henard Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Henard of Morrison will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Oct. 15, 2018. Jeff Henard and Robin Harris were married Oct. 15, 1988, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Robert Jeffrey Henard of Iowa, and Brianna (Aaron) Tarbill of Sterling. They have five grandchildren. Those wishing to send greeting may address cards to 15439 Henry Road, No. C, Morrison, IL 61270.
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65th Anniversary
Nicole Schryver & David Todd
Nicole Schryver and David Todd of Polo announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Keith and Vicki Schryver of Polo. Her fiancé is the son of Terry and Donna Todd of Batavia. The bride-elect is a graduate of Polo Community High School and Sauk Valley
Community College. She is employed by Sterling Rock Falls Child Care in Sterling. Her fiancé is a graduate of Batavia High School and Northern Illinois University. He is employed by Wahl Clipper Corporation. The couple are planning a Nov. 10, 2018 wedding. Invitations have been sent.
Remember to pick up Celebrations photos Celebrations photos may be picked up anytime after the issue is published. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Sterling; and 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Dixon. For more information, call 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501, or 815-284-2224.
Norbert and Aldona Miloch will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 17, 2018. Norbert Miloch and Aldona Alisauskis were married Oct. 17, 1953 at Presentation Catholic Church in Chicago. They met in 1950, when they both worked at Commonwealth Edison in downtown Chicago. They lived in the suburbs and raised their three daughters, Judy (Scott Borchardt) of Ster-
ling, Connie (Tom Kirkenmeier) of Wheaton and Christine (Chris Wallgren) of Downers Grove. They have three grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Eric, Adam, and Evan and Katie Kirkenmeier. Norbert and Aldona relocated to Sterling in May 2016 and enjoy their new community. Cards and best wishes may be sent to Norbert and Aldona Miloch, 1901 Eighth Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Miloch
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Birthday
Birthday Happy 90th Birthday
Margie Mathias Howard E. Chapman Sr. Howard E. Chapman Sr. will be celebrating 96 years young Oct. 17, 2018. He has seven children, Howard Chapman Jr., Ron (Deb) Chapman, Steve (Marge) Chapman, Gary (Debbie) Gray, Jerry (Deb) Chapman, and two
deceased children, Pat Rimmer and Randy Chapman. He also has 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 580 Palmyra Road, Dixon, IL 61021.
Birthday
Margie Mathias of Pecatonica, formerly of Sterling, will celebrate her 90th birthday Oct. 10, 2018. The former Margie Jurkens was born Oct. 10, 1928. She marr ied Ronnie Mathias (deceased) in 1951. T h e y h a d a s o n , Ro d (deceased). She has a daughterin-law, Dolly, and granddaugh-
ters, Trisha and Sarah. Affectionately known as “Aunt Margie” by many. She has a passion for antiques and animals and eagerly awaits for news from family and friends. Birthday greetings and well wishes can be sent to Margie at P.O. Box 159, Pecatonica, IL 61063.
Birthday
Happy 90th Birthday
Lois Anderson-Rowzee celebrates 80 years
Patricia Scott
Patricia Ann Scott of Sterling will celebrate her 90th birthday Oct. 11, 2018, with a family trip to Pearl Lake, Wisconsin. She was born Oct. 11, 1928, in Sterling, and was married to
the late Richard F. Scott. She has six children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. We love you, Mom.
Lois celebrated her 80th birthday Oct. 8, 2018. She was born and raised in Sterling, and graduated from Sterling High School. Lois is very active in the community and her church. She was executive vice president of Sauk Valley Bank before her retire-
ment in 2003. She has two children, Kelly Walker of Phoenix and Kraig Anderson of Wichita, Kansas, and three stepsons, Tom, John and Mark Rowzee, all of Rock Falls. Cards may be sent to 10150 Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
and email address (if available) are requested to help to ensure accuracy. Weddings are available in basic (free) form (one photo only of the couple), quarter-page paid (one photo), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos). The wedding form should be returned preferably within 2 to 4 months after the wedding date. Engagements are available in basic (free) form (one photo of the couple), two styles of quarter-page paid (one photo only), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos). Anniversary announcements are available in the basic (free) form (one current photo only of the couple), quarter-page paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos). Announcements beginning with the 25th anniversary, and then in 5-year increments up to 60 years, can be at no charge. Other increments will require a paid announcement. Anniversaries from 61 to 69 can be published in the free format without the 5-year increment restriction. Special wording will require a paid announcement. Anniversaries of 70 years and more are at no charge in a paid format; the announcement size will be determined by the editor. Birthday announcements for area
seniors 80 years of age and older can be at no charge without special wording. There is a charge for those younger than 80. The basic (free) form (one current photo of the individual), quarter-page paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos) are available. For 100th and older birthdays, SVM will publish free announcements in a paid format; the announcement size will be determined by the editor. Reunions are for area residents who are gathering, or have gathered, for a family or class reunion. Reunion items will be edited due to space limitations, and lists of all those attending are not available in the free format. Photos also are not available for a free announcement, but can be used in any of the paid announcements. If a large group photo is submitted, only one can be used in the quarter-page format, one photo is recommended in the half-page format, and up to four normally can be used in the full-page format. Large group photos with long lists of names may require at least a half-page paid announcement. Note: A group photo for a class reunion only can be submitted at no charge for the Scrapbook page of SV Weekend by email to photos@saukvalley.com or in person.
For publication in Celebrations, class reunions of 70 years and more will be available in the quarter-page format at no charge, with a photo allowed. Five-generation and four-generation photos with names, relationships, and places of residence of those pictured may be submitted for publication. Multiple photos from the same submitter will need to be on a paid basis. Generation announcements are, of course, available on a paid (custom) basis in quarter-page (one photo), half-page (two photos), and full-page (up to four photos) form. Other celebrations include retirements, promotions, awards, honors, baptisms, confirmations, baby’s arrival (able to contain more information than standard birth announcements, along with a photo), and other occasions. Customers may purchase a quarter-page (one photo – two if space allows), half-page, (up to two photos) or full-page (up to four photos) paid announcement in Celebrations on a custom basis. For more information regarding Celebrations, call Mary Near at 815284-2222, ext. 5530, or 815-625-3600, ext. 5530, email mnear@saukvalley. com or call the classified department at either number. Email celebration@saukvalley.com to submit Celebrations announcements or for information.
Celebrations Celebrations Editor: Mary Near, ext. 5530 To place your announcement in an upcoming Celebrations publication stop by either Sauk Valley Media location or call Dixon – 815-284-2222; Sterling – 815-625-3600. Use celebration@saukvalley.com to email photos and information.
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Celebrations features weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and four- or five-generation photos. As a special way to preserve these memorable occasions, quarter-, halfor full-page announcements can be purchased. Paid announcements are determined by word count: no more than 125 words for a quarter page, no more than 250 words for a half page, and up to 340 words for a full page. Those paying for announcements will have the opportunity to proof them before publication. Customers will be called when the announcement is ready to be proofed. At that time, any corrections or additions can be made as needed at SVM’s Dixon and Sterling offices. For convenience, proofs will be emailed without calls whenever possible. Photos may be submitted in color or black and white, and in any size. Emailed photos should be in JPEG format with a resolution of 200 and a width of at least 5 inches for best quality. All announcements can be printed without photos if desired. Celebration forms are available at the Telegraph and Daily Gazette classified departments or by email. Sauk Valley Media is not responsible for errors due to unreadable information. A daytime phone number
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50th Anniversary
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Mr. & Mrs. Jody Leopold and family Mr. and Mrs. Jody Leopold of Dixon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 2, 2018. Jody Leopold and Marlene Glauser were married Nov. 2, 1968, at First Baptist Church in LaSalle. They are the parents of Aaron (Rita) Leopold of Florida, Reagen ( Tim) Poteat of Arizona, and Jordan (Lyn-
nette) Leopold of California. They have six wonderful grandchildren. They had a family celebration in Prescott, Arizona. Their children presented them with an anniversary trip to Dana Point, California. They truly are blessed. Greetings may be sent to 316 Deer Chase, Dixon, IL 61021.
Birthday
Birthday
Happy 75th Birthday
Happy 70th Birthday
Bob Ptak
Barbara McAlister Barbara Ligman McAlister will celebrate her 75th birthday today, Oct. 9, 2018. Barbara has been married to Allen Blake McAlister Sr. for 54 years. She has two children, Rose
(Tim) Drane and Allen (Lorrain) McAlister Jr., and two grandsons, Gavin and Griffen McAlister, all of Dixon. Cards may be sent to 1110 Chestnut Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Bob Ptak of Sterling will celebrate his 70th birthday Oct. 11, 2018. He was born in 1948 in Chicago. Bob retired 4 years ago from teaching at Sterling High School after 43 years, and was the head swim coach for 39
years. He coached baseball and girls softball as well. He and his wife, of 43 years, Kim (Dietz) Ptak,, have three children, Ryan (Lisa), Lindsay (Eric), and Allison; and two grandsons, Dylan and Hayden.
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