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Kristin Needham & Ryan Miller
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65th Anniversary
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Mr. & Mrs. August Schulte
Larry and Barb Needham of Pekin announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Needham of Pekin, to Ryan Miller of East Peoria, the son of Steve and Wendy Miller of Mokena. The bride-elect is a graduate of Pekin Community High School and Eureka College. She is employed by CEFCU. Her fiancé is a graduate of LincolnWay East in Frankfort and Eureka College. He is employed by Sam Lehman Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Morton. The couple are planning a June 4, 2016 wedding at First Baptist Church in Pekin.
Mr. and Mrs. August Schulte of Dixon will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary May 27, 2016. August Schulte and Marilyn Fane were married May 27, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon. They are the parents of Karen (Craig) Wolf of Erie, Larry (Karen) Schulte of Rock Falls, and Ronald (Debbie) Schulte of Dixon. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandson. A card shower is planned. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 165 Kilgore Road, Dixon, IL 61021.
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40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stenzel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stenzel of Amboy celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary May 15, 2016. Frank Stenzel and Karen Gehant were married May 15, 1976, at St. Patrick Church in Amboy. They are the parents of Kim (Nate) Girton of Chana and Chris (Kristin) Stenzel of Rochester, Minnesota. They have five grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 424 S. Madison Ave., Amboy, IL 61310.
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.
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.
Celebrating 80
William Doan William G. Doan of Dixon will celebrate his 80th birthday May 31, 2016. He was born May 31, 1936, in Tonti, and married Phyllis Maass. He has two children and two grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 819 N. Dixon Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Celebrating 92
Eula Chriest Eula M. Chriest of Tampico will celebrate her 92nd birthday May 30, 2016. She was born May 30, 1924. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 403, Tampico, IL 61283.
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Cavanaugh & Feeney Mara Cavanaugh & Ryan Feeney
He proposed while flying over Lake Michigan and looking at the Chicago skyline. Mr. and Mrs. Sean Cavanaugh of Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter, Mara Elaine of Woosung, to Ryan Feeney of Aurora, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Feeney of Aurora. The bride-elect is a graduate of Dixon High School and Aurora University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She is employed at Christ Lutheran
School, as a first-grade teacher. Her fiancé is a graduate of Wheaton Academy in Chicago and North Central College in Naperville, with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology-anthropology. He is employed by Aurora Police Department as a police officer and also is a flight instructor. The couple are planning a June 3, 2016 wedding at Bethel Church.
55th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Lauren McCune
Mr. and Mrs. Lauren McCune of Rock Falls celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary May 13, 2016. Lauren “Bud” McCune and Caroline Dean were married May 13, 1961.
They are the parents of Laura (Ed) Hoyle and Dan McCune, both of Rock Falls. A family dinner was held May 21, 2016, to celebrate. Cards may be sent to 28836 Summer St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
60th Anniversary 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. John Schoaf
On May 28, 1966, John Schoaf and Diane McCormick were united in marriage at St. Mary Church in Sterling. They now live in Dixon. John and Diane are the parents of three sons, Matthew (Christine) of Bloomingdale, Michael (Ileana) of Phoenix, and Dr. Daniel (Tami) of Lena, and have seven grandchildren.
John is retired from Illinois Department of Transportation, and Diane is retired from St. Anne School and KSB. Please join us to celebrate at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Brandywine Banquets, 441 State Route 2, in Dixon. No gifts, please.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Alt Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Alt of Rock Falls will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary May 28, 2016. Marvin Alt and Jean DeGroot were married May 28, 1956, in Rock Falls. They are the parents of Debby Davi-
la and Pamela Filippi of Sterling. They are grandparents to Tiffany, Ryan, Danica, and Jonathan, and great-grandparents to Cain, Isabel, Jade, Ahrianna, Maddux, and Macy. Please join us in wishing them many more happy years together.
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Birthday
Birthday
Happy 108th birthday to Helen Koster on May 30, 2016!
Happy 80th Birthday Barb Haub
Barb Haub was born June 10, 1936, in Amboy. Barb had five children, Lori (George) Kersten, the late Michael (Deanne), Jeffrey (Michelle), the late Marilyn, and Charles (Laurie). She has 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Barb will celebrate her 80th
birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Ellice Dinges School in Sublette. All friends and relatives are invited to join the celebration. The omission of gifts is requested. Cards may be sent to 109 E. Hawley St., Amboy, IL 61310.
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Happy 80th Birthday, Dick Hacker!
Glen Richard “Dick” Hacker of Milledgeville will celebrate his 80th birthday May 28, 2016. Dick was born May 28, 1936, in Sterling. He was married 60 years to the late Patsy “Pat” Hacker. Dick owned and operated H & H Farm Services for 32 years, until his retirement. His children are Wendy (Mike) Wiersema of Chadwick; Dale (Bernadette) Hacker of Tacoma,
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Washington; Dawn (Dick) Ryba of Sterling; Diana Meier of Galena; Beth (Dan) Habben of Sterling; Tom (Kathy) Hacker of Rock Falls; Jim Hacker of Milledgeville; Rick (Wendy) Hacker of Loveland, Ohio; Nicole (Jeremy) Sigel of Sterling; and Kyle (Mandy) Hacker of Rock Falls. He is the proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren. Birthday wishes may be sent to 23430 Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
A card shower is planned. Please brighten her day and send her a card at Sterling Pavilion, 105 E. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081. P.S. Grandma says, “Go St. Louis Cardinals!”
Sauk Valley Media salutes
Helen Koster
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Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Celebrating 87
Sharon McKeown Sharon McKeown of Franklin Grove celebrated her 87th birthday May 20, 2016, during the May Birthday Social at The Meadows of Franklin Grove. She was born May 22, 1929, in Clinton, Illinois, and was married to the late William McKeown. She has nine children, 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Cards may be sent in care of The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Apt. 224, Franklin Grove, IL 61031.
Celebrating 98
Mary Lou Stone
Celebrating 85
Rita Bishop
Mary Lou Stone of Franklin Grove celebrated her 98th birthday May 20, 2016, Rita McCormick Bishop of Dixon is during the May Birthday Social at The celebrating her 85th birthday today, Meadows of Franklin Grove. She was born May 8, 1918, in Evanston, May 24, 2016. She was born May 24, 1931, in Rock and was married to the late Carl Stone. She has four children, 10 grandchilFalls, and married Terry Bishop. She has three children, six grandchil- dren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent in care of The Meaddren, and three great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 301 Autumn- ows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Apt. 118, Franklin Grove, IL 61031. wood Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.
Celebrating 95
Dorothy Downey Dorothy “Tot” Downey of Franklin Grove, formerly of Dixon, will celebrate her 95th birthday June 2, 2016. She was born June 2, 1921, in Illmo, Missouri. Cards may be sent to 502 N. State St., Franklin Grove, IL 61031.
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Happy Birthday, Lincoln Lynn May 23, 2016 Lincoln, 1-year-old daughter of Dan and Stefanie Carlson of Rockford, and greatgranddaughter of Grandma Eddie of Dixon
Happy 13th Birthday to my baby girls! Love, Mom
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Four Generations Mother’s Day was extra special for Zelma Book (back row, center) this year! She met her great-greatgranddaughters for the first time. Abigail Ellen Temple, held by dad, Jake Temple, and Diana Suzanne Colchado, held by mom, Ariel ColchadoArter, joined the Book family this spring, making a five-generation family of Books. Also pictured (back row, right) is Patty Book McNinch, the girls’ great-grandmother, and (back row, left) Suzanne McNinch DeGroot, the girls’ grandmother.
The Beveroth Family Four generations of the Beveroth family gathered recently during the Mother’s Day tea party at Resthave Home in Morrison. With Carlene Beveroth (front row, third from left) are (front row) her daughter, Sue Housenga, and her great-granddaughters, Coraline Rider, 2, and Emmeline Rider, 5; and (back row) her granddaughter, Katie Rider, and her daughter-in-law, Jan Beveroth.
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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 fullpage 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 anni-
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versary, 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 pho-
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in the half-page format, and up to four normally can be used in the fullpage 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 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, ext. 5655.
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