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Kristin Humphrey & Jake Charleston Kevin and Paula Humphrey of Polo announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Humphrey of Polo, to Jake Charleston of Polo, the son of Renae Dixon and Fred Charleston of Dixon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Polo Community High School and Monmouth College, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports recreation, and an Associate in Applied Science physical therapy assistant degree from Black Hawk College. She is a physical therapy assistant at CGH Medical Center. Her fiance is a graduate of Dixon High School. He is employed by St. Marys Cement Plant in Dixon. The couple are planning a July 23, 2016 wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon. Invitations have been sent.

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Ashlan Humphrey & Timothy Gambla Kevin and Paula Humphrey of Polo announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlan Humphrey of Downers Grove, to Timothy Gambla of Downers Grove, the son of Greg and Colleen Gambla of Naperville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Polo Community High School and Lewis University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in radiation therapy. She is employed in the radiation oncology department at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. Her fiancé is a graduate of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville and Illinois State University, with a bachelor’s degree in management. He is employed by Codilis & Associates P.C. in Burr Ridge. The couple are planning an Aug. 26, 2016 wedding at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Naperville. Invitations will be sent.

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Kathryn House & Matthew Dilbeck

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Melissa Hauert & Brock Bollivar Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hauert of Elwood and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bollivar of Prophetstown announce the engagement of their children, Melissa Hauert and Brock Bollivar. The couple are planning a July 29, 2016 wedding.

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Allie Lancaster & Mitchel Johnston Michael and Beth Lancaster of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Allie Lancaster of Sterling, to Mitchel Johnston of Rock Falls, the son of Gene and Dianna Johnston. The bride-elect is a graduate of Sterling High school and Augustana College, with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing. She is the 4-H Youth program coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension – Whiteside County. Her fiancé is a graduate of Rock Falls High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations, with a minor in economics, and graduated from Northern Illinois School of Law. He is a licensed attorney and an appellate court law clerk for Appellate Judge Vicki Wright. The couple are planning a Sept. 24, 2016 wedding at Abiding Word Church in Sterling. Invitations will be sent.

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Michaela Rinker & Aaron Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller of Sterling announce the engagement of their son, Aaron Miller of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, to Michaela Rinker, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rinker of Morrison. The bride-elect is a graduate of Morrison High School and Sauk Valley Community College. Her fiancé is a graduate of Sterling High School and Western Illinois University. The couple are planning a July 2, 2016 wedding.

Jeffrey and Kimberly Donoho of Mount Vernon announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rae Donoho of Champaign, to Tyler James Mey of Champaign, the son of Michael and Teresa Mey of Dixon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Mount Vernon Township High School and the University of Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She is employed by PBL Junior High School. Her fiancé is a graduate of Dixon High School and the University of Illinois, with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. He is employed by IWS as a software architect. The couple are planning a June 4, 2016 wedding at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. Invitations have been sent.

Kathryn “Katie” House and Matthew Dilbeck, both of Kearney, Missouri, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rick and Bonnie House of Liberty, Missouri; her fiancé is the son of Michael and Michele (Chandler) Dilbeck of Dixon and Pam and Jim Bell of Triumph. The bride-elect is a graduate of Mendota Township High School. She is employed by Hand in Hand Daycare and Preschool in Kearney. Her fiancé is a graduate of Mendota Township High School. He is employed by Price Chopper in Liberty. The couple are planning a June 11, 2016 wedding in Liberty. Invitations have been sent.

Polo Community High School 143rd Alumni Banquet The 143rd Polo Community High School alumni banquet is at 6:30 p.m. June 4, 2016, in the school gym, 100 S. Union Ave. Tickets still are available at the high school; Shell, 202 S. Division Ave.; First State Bank Shannon-Polo, 211 S. Division Ave.; and Davis Schryver Insurance, 110 W. Mason St.; or by calling Tom Johnson at 815-243-0932 or 815243-0953, Kurt Cavanaugh at 312-2469208, Ted Boddiger at 815-946-3417, or Donna Peugh at 815-946-1653.

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Sara Foskitt and Dave Floyd were married Dec. 23, 2015, at Travis County Courthouse in downtown Austin, Texas, in front of family and friends. District Judge Karin Crump officiated. Sara is the daughter of Gerald and Mary Foskitt of Rock Falls, and the granddaughter of Ann Vaile of Dixon. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and DePaul University School of Law. Dave is the son of Jack and Jean Floyd of Austin. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Washington and Lee School of Law. Dave and Sara are both attorneys, and Sara is a real estate broker. The couple own a real estate brokerage, a law firm, and title insurance office, and reside in Austin.

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Nicole Fredericks & Dan Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fredericks of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Fredericks of Portland, Oregon, to Dan Peterson of Portland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peterson of La Grange. The bride-elect is a graduate of Sterling High School and Northwestern University.

She is employed as an associate management analyst by the city of Gresham, Oregon. Her fiancé is a graduate of Lyons Township High School and Purdue University. He is employed by Portland General Electric. The couple are planning an Oct. 15, 2016 wedding in Portland. Invitations will be sent.

Sherman & Schwarz Cesally Sherman and Turner Schwarz, together with their parents, Michael and Modesta Shermon and Brad and Lisa Schwarz, all of Burleson, Texas, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on June 17, 2016. Turner graduated in December 2015 from Judson University in Elgin, with a degree in Christian ministries and history. He is working for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Wichita Falls, Texas. Cesally is pursuing a degree in elementary education. Congratulations to Turner and Cesally from Turner’s grandmothers, Teddy Behrendt of Sterling and Shirley Schwarz of Rock Falls, and grandfather, Richard and Janice Behrendt of The Villages in Florida.

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.

Cesally Sherman & Turner Schwarz

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40th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Weigle 30th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Marco Steve and Barb Marco of Dixon will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary May 17, 2016. Steve Marco and Barb Rodgers were married May 17, 1986, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon. They are the parents of Rachel (Jason) Kobus of Bloomington and Lauren Marco of Dixon. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 224 May Court, Dixon, IL 61021.

Dennis and Pam Weigle of Dixon will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. May 28, 2016, at The Last Stop in Dixon. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested. Dennis Weigle and Pam Bender were married May 29, 1976. The are the parents of Kristi and Bill Henry of Ashton and Chad and Alecia Weigle of Dixon. They have three grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 304 Ferris St., Dixon, IL 61021.

60th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. James Kuelper Mr. and Mrs. James Kuelper of Prophetstown will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary June 2, 2016. A trip to Wisconsin is planned. James Kuelper and Esther Hermie were married June 2, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Annawan. They are the parents of Michael (Chris) Kuelper of Rock Falls and Tina (Jeff) DeMay of Prophetstown. They have six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 421 W. Third St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.

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Celebrations Celebrations Editor: Andrea Mills, ext. 5575 Mary Near, assisting, 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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25th Anniversary

25th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henry

Thomas L. and Renee D. (Johnson) Henry of Rock Falls celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2015. They are the parents of Kimberly (Eddie Adami) Nailor, Thomas (Lisa) II, and Kristina (David) Chavira, all of Rock Falls. Their grandchildren are Add-

esyn, Sydnie, and Cade Nailor, Leo Adami, Trey Henry, and Emalie, Kelsi, and Sophie Chavira. Thomas is retired from Local Laborers No. 727, and Renee from National Manufacturing Co. They enjoy spending time with family and going to the grandkids’ sporting events and plays.

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Billings Mr. and Mrs. Todd Billings of Rock Falls will celebrate 25 years of marriage May 11, 2016. They also celebrated with a trip to Tennessee. Todd Billings and Corena Barton were married in 1991 at Broadway Methodist Church in Sterling.

Birthday Mary Alouise Dieterle has been “Bloom’n” for 90 Years 32,873 Days 788,952 Hours 47,337,120 Minutes 1 Loving Husband 10 Amazing Children 7 Wonderful In-Laws 18 Beautiful Grandchildren 24 Sweet Great-Grandchildren 1 Blessed Life HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May 19, 1926 We Love You

They are the parents of Zachary and Jacob Billings of Rock Falls and Ryan Billings at home. Their parents are Sharon and Irvin Foltz, Robert Billings (deceased), and Jerry and Barbara Barton. Cards may be sent to 610 Bourbon St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.

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Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday

Celebrating 90

Harold Knapp

Harold Johnson of Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. May 15, 2016, at Galena Steak House in Dixon. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested. He was born May 15, 1926, in Dixon. Cards may be sent to 401 Fieldstone Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.

Harold “Swede” Knapp of Sterling will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m., May 24, 2016, at the Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., in Sterling. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. He was born May 24, 1926, and was married to the late Frances Knapp. He has three sons, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1901 Third Ave., Apt. 3, Sterling, IL 61081.

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Celebrating 80

William Denny

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William Denny of Rock Falls celebrated his 80th birthday May 1, 2016, with family. He was born April 28, 1936, and is married to Dorothy. He has three children, nine grandchildren (one deceased), 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1006 Avenue D, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

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Lena Shaw Lena Shaw of Rock Falls will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house from noon to ? May 22, 2016, at Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. She was born May 29, 1936, and was married to the late Herman Shaw. She has four children, 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1402 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Celebrating 80

Eileen Linton Eileen Linton of Rock Falls will celebrate her 80th birthday May 14, 2016. She was born May 14, 1936, in Harmon, and was married to the late Jackie M. Linton. She has two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to 3205 D St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.

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Share those special memories with Celebrations Celebrations features weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and fouror 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 contacted 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 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, no older than 5 years), 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 of 70 years and more are at no charge in a paid format; the announcement size will be determined by the editor. After 60th-year anniversaries, SVM will publish free announcements, without special wording, without the 5-year increment restriction. 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 for-

mat. Large group photos with long lists of names may require at least a halfpage 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 quarterpage format at no charge, with a photo allowed. For more information regarding Celebrations, contact Andrea Mills at 815-284-2222, ext. 5575, or 815-625-3600, ext. 5575, email amills@saukvalley. com or call the classified department at either number. Email celebration@ saukvalley.com to submit Celebrations announcements or for information.

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Birthday The Rev. Willis Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday June 13, 2016. Willis and his wife, Wilma, pastored Open Bible church in Dixon from 1970 to 1978. He also drove bus for Butterbaugh. They then moved to Rockford where he still lives. His children are Norman (Linda) Dixon of Des Moines, Iowa; Wymetta (Andy) Crull of Machesney Park; Michelle (Jim) Frey and Mardelle (Bob) Slain, both of Dixon; and Marlis (Pat) Rushing of West Lafayette, Indiana. He is the grandfather of Eric (Shelby) Dixon, Natalie (Bill) Burchit, Nicole (Steve) Sager, Jaime Frey, Maegen (Josh) Swanson, Greg (Erica) Slain, Stacey (Chris) Studer, Kelly Slain, Sean Rushing and Hannah, Jon Dixon, and Laura Rushing. He is a great-grandfather to 11. Birthday wishes may be sent to 7505 Buffalo Grove Road, Loves Park, IL 61111.

Birthday Happy 40th Birthday to Melanie Robinett on May 27, 2016. Mother of Austin McCoy, Shyanne Robinett, and Bailey Robinett Enjoy your day, with love from your friends and family. Come celebrate at noon May 22, 2016, at Rock Falls American Legion.

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Birthday

Celebrating 90 Henry John

Henry John of Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday June 8, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1926, in Dixon, and married Beatrice Boyd. They have two children, Christine (Mike) Hubbard of Springdale, Arkansas, and Darrell (Susan) John of Galveston, Texas.

Birthday To Our Amazing Grandson On His Golden Birthday. 14 Years old on May 14, 2016 Happy Birthday, Cam.

He has five grandsons and one great-granddaughter. His family will be celebrating his birthday in Arkansas the weekend of June 4-5. Well wishes can be sent to Henry John, in care of Chris Hubbard, 874 Kensington Cove, Springdale, AR 72762.

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Birthday

Happy 13th Birthday to our Princess, Maddie Jo!

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Retirement Retirement Open House Miriam Blackburn Miriam has finally done it! She has retired and now will have time to enjoy life full time with Kenny, doing the things they love.

Graduation Megan E. Port Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation from Chadwick Junior High School.

Come join us in wishing her a great retirement from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Elks Page Park. Please, no gifts.

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