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Bowers & Dinges Aug. 31, 2013 St. Anne’s, Dixon Amanda Bowers and Dean Dinges exchanged wedding vows Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at St. Anne’s Church in Dixon. Father Antoni Kretowiez officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Deb Bowers of Dixon. The groom is the son of Tom and Karen Dinges of Sublette. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving as matrons of honor were Ali Barclay of Villa Park and Ashley Ebert of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Serving as bridesmaids were Jill Schmitz of Panama, Iowa, and Jill Black and Molly Hayes, both of West Des Moines, Iowa. Serving as best man was Rusty Wittenauer of Dixon. Serving as groomsmen were Dan
Dinges of Amboy; Doug Dinges, Zach Henkel and Josh Hanson, all of Sublette; and Nick Fassler of Chicago. Ushering the event were Eric McLaughlin of Amboy and Jon Ebert of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Serving as flower girl was Camryn Ebert of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Serving as ring bearer was Grady McLaughlin of Amboy. The reception was held at the Mendota Civic Center. The bride is a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School and Drake University. She is employed by Wipfli, LLP. The groom is a graduate of Amboy High School and Illinois State University. He is selfemployed as a farmer. The couple resides in Amboy.
Birthday Happy 103rd Birthday Amber Barsema
Amber Barsema of Morrison celebrated her 103rd birthday Oct. 21, 2013. She was born Oct. 21, 1910, and was married to the late Marcus Barsema. She has one daughter, Claribel “Clair” Sack, and the joy of five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She has been a member of the Morrison Methodist Church since 1940 and always has been active in organizations for the helping of others. Over her lifetime, she worked at Donichy’s Drug Store, G.E., Quinn’s Jewelry Store, and Golden Meals. Those wishing to send cards may send them to her at Four Seasons, 303 N. Jackson St., Morrison, IL 61270.
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Dinges
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Clauson & Mosher April 20, 2013 – Dyersville, Iowa Amanda Clauson and Aaron Mosher were united in marriage at 2 p.m. April 20, 2013, at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa, surrounded by family and friends with Fr. Noah Diehm officiating the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Brad and Sherri Clauson of Strawberry Point, Iowa. Parents of the groom are John and Peggy Mosher of Prophetstown. Amanda was attended by maid of honor, Sara Bolsinger, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brooke Mosher Newman and Elyse Mosher Winter, sisters of the groom, and Bri Friedrichs, friend of the couple. Aaron’s best man was Chad Bruns, friend of the couple. Groomsmen were Mathew Newman, brother in law of the couple; Jared Friedrichs, friend of the couple; and Adam Clauson, twin brother of the bride. The flower girls were Susie Funke and Elsie Flexsenhar, cousins of the
bride, and the ring bearers were Hunter Newman and Chase Newman, nephews of the couple. Ushers were Justin Porter, friend of the couple, and Ashten Stelken, cousin of the bride. Amanda’s personal attendant was Lindsey McDowell, friend of the couple. The reception followed at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Manchester, Iowa, hosted by Al Cook, Dan and Sandi Stelken, and Gary and Janice Duggan, aunts and uncles of the bride. Aaron and Amanda began their new life together with a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico. They have returned home to Prophetstown, where Amanda has worked at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa, and now is working at Rock River Lumber and Grain in Sterling. Aaron also works for Rock River Lumber and Grain in Sterling and Tampico. Aaron and Amanda had a very successful summer showing their Rock Creek Belgians around the Midwest.
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Mosher and wedding party
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Stacy Shoemaker & Dustin Kness Stacy Shoemaker and Dustin Kness, both of Dixon, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Deb and Gary Shoemaker of Dixon; her fiancé is the son of Steven Kness of Dixon and the late Cheryl Kness. The bride-elect is a graduate of Dixon High School and Sauk Valley Community College. She is employed by KSB Hospital. Her fiancé is a graduate of Dixon High School and Sauk Valley Community College. He is employed by Kitzman’s Lumber. The couple are planning a June 21, 2014, wedding at White Pines Wedding Canyon.
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Mandy Harshaw and Tim O’Brien, both of St. Louis, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of George and Barb Harshaw of Maryville; her fiancé is the son of Ron and Colleen O’Brien of Dixon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Collinsville High School and Eastern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. She is a senior financial analyst at HD Supply. Her fiancé is a graduate of Newman Catholic High School and Illinois State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness. He is the DeKalb supply planner for Monsanto. The couple are planning a Nov. 16, 2013 wedding at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville. Invitations have been sent.
Kari L. Ludlow and Dalton D. Kresanek, both of Dixon, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ronald and Teresa Ludlow of Dixon; her fiancé is the son of Mike and Heather Kresanek of Dixon. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Dixon High School and is attending Sauk Valley Community College. Her fiancé is a 2011 graduate of Dixon High School and is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. The couple are planning a Nov. 30, 2013, wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.
George and Nancy Tornow of Tampico will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 3, 2013, at Arnie’s Happy Spot in Deer Grove. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. George Tornow and Nancy Bruder were married Nov. 3, 1963, at Tampico Church of Christ. They are the parents of Todd (Sandra) Tornow and Scott Tornow, both of Tampico, and Melissa (Brian) Sikkema of Michigan. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 406 W. Kimball Road, Tampico, IL 61283.
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60th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Don Morgan Lavonne and Don Morgan of Sterling celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 17, 2013. They also celebrated at the Silver and Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration for the Diocese of Rockford Oct. 13 at St. Peter Cathedral. They were married Oct. 17, 1953, at St. Mary's in Sterling. They are the parents of Steve of Newport News, Va.; Michael (Deb) of Sterling; Teresa of Miami Beach, Fla.; and Patrick of Chicago. They have six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Dale Janssen of Sterling celebrated his 80th birthday Oct. 27, 2013. He was born Oct. 27, 1933, and was married to the late Mary Jane Janssen. He has three children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1801 20th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Jack Snyder Rita Fenwick of Dixon will celebrate her 95th birthday Nov. 11, 2013. Jack L. Snyder of Sterling celebrated She was born Nov. 11, 1918, and was his 94th birthday Oct. 16, 2013. married to the late William Fenwick. He was born Oct. 16, 1919, and marShe has three children, 10 grandchilried Edith Snyder. dren, and seven great-grandchildren. He has three children, seven grandCards may be sent to 219 W. Graham children, and five great-grandchildren. St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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50th Anniversary
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Shore Matt and Margie Shore of Woosung will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 16, 2013. They celebrated with a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Matt Shore and Margie Cox were married Nov. 16, 1963, at First United Methodist Church in Dixon. They are the parents of two children, Tom (Pam) Shore and Anita
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(Donette Considine) Shore. They have one grandchild, Alyssa Shore. An open house is planned by the children from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Just-Us Place in Polo. Please omit gifts. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 706 Cunningham St., P.O. Box 116, Woosung, IL 61091.
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hochstatter Brian and Joyce Hochstatter of Sterling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 17, 2013. Brian Hochstatter and Joyce Puyear were married Nov. 17, 1963, at Wesleyan Methodist Church in Wyanet. They are the parents of Sandra
(Jeff) Yockey of Urbana, Kimberly (Rob) Henderson of Roscoe, and Bryan (Jen) Hochstatter of Anthem, Ariz. They have eight grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 18549 Coachlight Lane, Sterling, IL 61081.
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60th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeoward
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yeoward of Rock Falls celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 14, 2013. Frank Yeoward and Joyce Pemberton were united in marriage Oct. 14, 1953, in Sterling. They are the parents of Barb (Mike) Knorr and Bob (Diane)
Yeoward, both of Rock Falls. They have two grandchildren, Jessica Yeoward of Rock Falls and Jennifer Yeoward of Bloomington, Ill. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 26870 Webster Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Reuter Tom and Ann Reuter of Sterling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 9, 2013. Ann Lawson and Thomas Reuter were married Nov. 9, 1963. They have two sons, Mike (Monique) Reuter and David (Kelly)
Reuter; and grandchildren, Christy, Tommy, Madeline, and Dayton. Please help them celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at the Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls.
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Ethel Warner
Paul C. Hermeyer of Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday Nov. 9, 2013, with his family. He was born Nov. 9, 1923, and is married to Jenny Hermeyer. He has five children, 13 grandchildren (one deceased), and 21 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 418 Autumnwood Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.
George Mason of Amboy celebrated his 90th birthday Oct. 23, 2013, with a family celebration in September. He was born Oct. 23, 1923, in El Reno, Okla., and married Delores Phillips. He has four children, seven grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1699 Hampton, Amboy, IL 61310-9712.
Ethel Warner of Sterling will celebrate her 87th birthday today, Oct. 29, 2013, with family and friends. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Sterling, and was married to the late Kenneth Warner. She has two children, five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 2005 E. 18th Place, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Betty Lou Olsen Betty Lou Olsen of Prophetstown celebrated her 80th birthday Oct. 18, 2013. She was born Oct. 18, 1933, and married Milton Olsen. She has two children and five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 960 E. Third St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.
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Richard Fisher Richard E. Fisher of Rock Falls will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2, 2013, at Harvest Time Fellowship Hall, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested. He was born Nov. 2, 1933, and married Nellie Fisher. He has four sons, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to 441 Garden Circle, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Deadlines for copy to be submitted to Celebrations are as follows: by 5 p.m. Nov. 1 for the Nov. 12 issue; by 5 p.m. Nov. 15 for the Nov. 26 issue; and by 5 p.m. Nov. 29 for the Dec. 10 issue. To place your announcement in an upcoming Celebrations publication stop by either Sauk Valley Newspapers location or call Dixon – 815-284-2222; Sterling – 815-625-3600. Use Celebration@svnmail.com to e-mail photos and information. Celebrations is a product of Sauk Valley Newspapers, which is included in the Telegraph and Daily Gazette every other Tuesday and at www. saukvalley.com on the Internet.
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Our Goldilicious girl is turning 6 on the 6th! Happy Golden Birthday, Reese! We love you – Grandma, Megie, Dad, Mom, and Carver
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Laughlin of Amboy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 12, 2013. Tim O’Laughlin and Lynn Houck were married Nov. 12, 1988, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. God blessed their marriage with two precious girls, Sadie Kay (22) and Vivian Louise (15), both of Amboy.
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Happy 100th Birthday, Stella Grobe
Stella Grobe of Dixon will celebrate her 100th birthday on Nov. 9, 2013. She was born Nov. 13, 1913, in Frederick County, Md., to Harry and Florence (Miller) Smith. Stella was married to the late Kenneth Grobe. All family and friends are invited to celebrate with Stella from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 9, 2013, at Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon. Cards may be sent to Stella at 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021
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Happy 80th Birthday, Greg Langan! Greg will be 80 years young on Nov. 9. Cards may be sent to 315 E. Boyd St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Happy 70th, Mom Nov. 4 “Sue Covell” Lots of Love,
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Flossie (Witmer) Horst of Mount Morris celebrated her 90th birthday Oct. 25, 2013. She was born Oct. 25, 1923, and is originally from the Sterling area.
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Bill and Theresa Randy and Cindy Dan and Sue Tanya and Berry CeCe and Austin She has four children, 10 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 5753 W. Grove Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054.
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Happy 1st Birthday to our little man, Brayden Lee Diehl We love you, Mommy, Daddy & Dalton
Franklin Grove High School’s Class of 1953 held its 60-year class reunion Aug. 10, 2013, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fielding at their home in Cambridge. A cookout consisted of ham, hamburger, brats and hot dogs, five varieties of homemade pies, and several dishes brought by members. Lots of conversation and reminiscing was enjoyed by 17 members. The classmates are (seated, from left) Edith (Howard) Hammerly, Fran (Hodge) Wiseman, Delyle Phoutz, Nola (Bell) Colwell, Joanne Fielding, Joan (Haenitsch) Floto, Audrey (Bennett) Roop, and Shirley (Scheffler) Devine; and (standing) Shirley and Roger Fick, Keith Roop, Fred Floto, Joe Fielding, Stan Phoutz, Don Colwell, Don Wiesman, and Donna (Dunbar) Dennison. Absent were Mr. and Mrs. Lane McMillion and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mershon. Deceased members are Walter Dunbar, Myrna (Scheffler) Heineman, and Gerald Page.
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