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Natalie Moreno & Derrick Crow
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Ruben and Yolanda Moreno of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Lucia Moreno, to Derrick Alan Crow, the son of James and Trudy Crow of Danville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Sterling High School and Southern Illinois University, with Bachelor of Science degrees in psychology and theatre arts. She is employed at Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa and Resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her fiancé is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in music, and Southern Illinois University, with a doctorate in education. He is a director of band and curriculum adviser with the Hagerman Municipal School System in New Mexico. The couple are planning a June 20, 2015 wedding at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. Invitations will be sent.
Joseph and Debra Salvatori of Rock Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Salvatori of Rock Falls, to Brandon Kreczmer of Rock Falls, the son of Ronald and Mary Kreczmer of Chicago. The bride-elect is a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School and Western Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. She is employed by Pete Harkness Auto Group, and as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Sauk Valley Community College. Her fiancé is a graduate of St. Patrick High School in Chicago and Western Illinois University, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in exercise science. He is a teacher and football, girls basketball, and track coach at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. The couple are planning a June 6, 2015 wedding at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Invitations will be sent.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hacker of Rock Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Hacker of Sterling, to Brandon Smith, the son of Terry (Mary Kested) Smith and Terri (Al Glass) Smith, all of Sterling. The bride-elect is a graduate of Rock Falls High School. She is employed by The City Rebar. Her fiancé is a graduate of Sterling High School and Illinois State University. He is employed by Hartland Controls. The couple are planning an April 11, 2015 wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nicklaus of Dixon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 27, 2015. Michael Nicklaus and Chris Greene were married Feb. 27, 1965, at St. Patrick Church in Dixon. They are the parents of Shelly (Greg) Kelly of McHenry, Sonja of Dixon, and Shannon (Ed) Smith of Plainfield. They have eight grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 8537 S. Clinton St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Celebrating 97
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Frances Schott
Virginia Gallardo
Frances Schott will celebrate her 97th birthday Feb. 27, 2015. She was born Feb. 27, 1918, and was married to the late Laurence Schott. She has five children, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Virginia Gallardo of Sterling will celebrate her 90th birthday Feb. 23, 2015. She was born Feb. 23, 1925, and was married to the late Joseph Z. Gallardo. She has nine children, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Good Samaritan Society, Room 200, 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown, IL 61277.
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25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Gearhart Jr. Orval and Patricia Gearhart Jr. of Dixon celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Feb. 11, 2015. A springtime train trip is planned. Orval Gearhart Jr. and Patricia McShaneGearhart were married Feb. 11, 1990. Orval has two sons, Ed of Seaside, Oregon, and Orval III (Marty) of Dixon. Patricia has four children, Tracy Creason of Apple Valley, California, Bob Barnett of Hinckley, Kathy Spellman of Dixon, and Susan Cullen of Chana. Together they have 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 209 E. Graham St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Loyd Crocker Loyd Crocker of Rock Falls will celebrate his 85th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 8, 2015, at the Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls. The omission of gifts has been requested. He was born March 17, 1930, in Bee Branch, Arkansas, and is married to Joanne Crocker. He has five children, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 10735 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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Five Generations
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.
The Tyner Family Five generations of the Tyner family recently gathered. They are (sitting, from left) Alleigh Hendricks, mother, of Savanna; and Shirley Tyner, great-great-grandmother, of Sterling, holding Parker McGinnis, son; and (standing) Scott Miller, grandfather, and Terry Miller, great-grandfather, both of Savanna.
Freeport School District Orchestra Anniversary In honor of its 150th anniversary, the Freeport School District Orchestra Festival will be May 9, 2015, at the Jeannette Lloyd Theatre in Freeport. Contact information on former members of the
orchestra is needed. Those interested in attending or with information on alumni may contact Tracy Pallesen at email tracy.pallesen@ fsd145.org or 815-8010554. Information also may
be sent to The Freeport Orchestra 150th Anniversary Committee, 701 W. Empire St., Freeport, IL 61032. For more information, visit Freeport High School Orchestra on Facebook.
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Mr. & Mrs. P. John Garcia P. John Garcia and Guadalupe Zamores celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner provided by their children, attended by family and friends. They were married Feb. 6, 1965, at Espiritu Santo Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
They are the parents of Paula Garcia of Rock Falls and John (Stacie) Garcia of Mundelein. They have two grandsons, Brandon and Nathan Vasquez of Rock Falls; one granddaughter, Olivia of Mundelein; and one great-granddaughter, Hollisten Buckingham, of Rock Falls.
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50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Larry Clark
To receive your free copy email kweinstock@SaukValley.com Mr. and Mrs. Larry Clark of Rock Falls celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 13, 2015. Larry Clark and Barbara Hubbard were married Feb. 13, 1965, at Coleta Christian Church. They are the parents of Andy (Johna) Clark of Gainesville, Geor-
gia, and Kari (Nikolai) Fiorini of Rock Falls. They have three grandchildren, Morgan and Andi Clark and River Fiorini. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 9890 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. John Taets Mr. and Mrs. John E. Taets of Tampico will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 20, 2015. The occasion will be celebrated with a family gathering. John E. Taets and Linda M. Kahly were married Feb. 20, 1965, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico. They are the parents of Michael (Marci) Taets of South Beloit and
Melanie Schroeder of Morrison. Their grandchildren are Jacob and Jonathan Taets and Brandon and Lindsey Schroeder. John is a retired electrician from Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. Linda is retired as clerk-treasurer of the Village of Tampico. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to P.O. Box 11, Tampico, IL 61283.
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40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Charleston Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Charleston of Rock Falls celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Feb. 16, 2015. Everyone drove on snow-packed roads to the First Congregational Church on Feb. 16, 1975, to witness the marriage of Ray L. Charleston to Pamela S. Shoemaker. This year they celebrate 40 years together. They are the proud parents of Ray
Charleston Jr., Rob (Julie) Charleston, and Rachel (Jeremy Billeb) Charleston. They also have two grandchildren, Skila Charleston and Gavin Charleston, along with three grand dogs. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 517 15th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. We Love You!
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Living 50 Plus Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nye Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nye of Chadwick will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Feb. 21, 2015. Gary Nye and Le-Anne Gebhardt were married Feb. 21, 1975, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville. Gary and Le-Anne own Gibbs Drywall in Milledgeville, and Le-Anne works for Northwest Illinois Criminal Justice in Dixon.
They are the parents of Amy (deceased), Jarod (Corinne) of Milledgeville, and Josh (Carrie) of Oregon. They have three grandsons, Connor, Spencer, and Bramley. They also are blessed with Alyssa, Cody, and Travis. A warm weather celebration is being planned.
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90th Birthday Mary Arduini Mary Arduini will celebrate her 90th birthday Feb. 28, 2015. Mary was born in 1925, to Joseph and Grace Foley in Harmon, and was raised on the family farm until she was 13 years old. She moved to Sterling at 13 to complete high school and business college. Mary and James Arduini were married in 1946, living in Rock Falls, raising nine children, James (Sandra), Thomas (Teri), Janet, Robert (Maria), Stephen (Kris), Kevin (Mary Beth), JoAnne (Kenny), Karen (Joseph), and Sunday. Mary retired from the Whiteside County State’s Attorney’s office. She best loves spending time with family, which now includes 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mary will celebrate with her family, but birthday wishes may be sent to 902 W. Second St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Robert Ager Look who’s 80 Robert W. Ager of Rock Falls will celebrate his 80th birthday. He was born Feb. 22, 1935, in Frederika, Iowa, and married Diane O’Day on Sept. 29, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa. He retired from Northwestern Steel & Wire Co.
He has six children, one deceased son, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His family surprised him with a birthday party and dinner. Wish him a happy birthday by sending cards to 1710 Walter St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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Marian Bollman of Dixon will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at Liberty Court Living Center, 124 Liberty Court, Dixon. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration.
Marian Swartz was born March 1, 1915, and was married for 62 years to the late Wilbur Bollman. She has three children, one deceased, 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and five greatgreat-grandchildren.
Shirley Nye of Milledgeville will be celebrating her 90th birthday March 1, 2015. Shirley was born March 1, 1925, to LeRoy and Laurine Warehime. She graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1943, and married Homer Nye on Jan. 21, 1945. He died in 1990. Together they raised six children, Barb (Ivan) Miller, Janet (Andy)
Barkley, and Donna (Randy) Landis, all of Milledgeville; Gary (LeAnne) Nye of Chadwick; Kathy (Lauren) Nye of Baltimore; and David (Debbie) Nye, deceased. Shirley also has 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Greetings may be sent to 623 Walker Ave., Milledgeville, IL 61051.
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Birth Announcement Eli Robert Johannsen 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth
Molly and Jared Johannsen of Byron are the parents of a son born at 6:46 p.m. Aug. 12, 2014, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Eli Robert Johannsen weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.
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