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Happy Birthday Engagement of
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Elizabeth Meinsma & Jonathan McKenzie
Emily Shetler & Nicholas Wilkens
Elizabeth Meinsma and Jonathan McKenzie of Davenport, Iowa, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffrey and Judy Meinsma of Morrison; her fiancé is the son of Cheri Delay and Robert Hughes of Davenport and the late Donnal McKenzie. The bride-elect is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. She is employed by Industrial Control Manufacturing. Her fiancé is a graduate of Hamilton Technical College. He is employed by SSAB. The couple are planning an April 5, 2014 wedding at Eagle Point Park Lodge. Invitations have been sent.
Dave and Sandy Shetler of Morrison announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Shetler of Rock Island, to Nicholas Wilkens of Rock Island, the son of April Wilkens of Keokuk, Iowa, and Joe and Theresa Wilkens of Nauvoo. The bride-elect is a graduate of Morrison High School and Western Illinois University. She is employed by Illinois Casualty Co. in Rock Island. Her fiancé is a graduate of NauvooColusa High School and Western Illinois University. He is employed by Multiband in Davenport, Iowa. The couple are planning a May 31, 2014 wedding at The Abbey Station in Rock Island. Invitations will be sent.
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Mr. & Mrs. Greg Ives Greg and Carol Ives of Rockford will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 11, 2014, with their family. Greg Ives and Carol Hicks were married April 11, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon. They are the parents of Diane (Pete) Drake of St. Paul, Minn.; Dean (Tasha) Ives of Rockford; Debra (Todd) Fleury of Kansas City, Mo.; and Daniel (Amber) Ives of Tomball, Texas. They have 12 grandchildren.
Happy Birthday Celebrating 80
Hetta Grasser
Celebrating 80
Hetta Grasser of Amboy will celebrate her 80th birthday April 10, 2014, with a family brunch at Starved Rock Lodge. She was born April 10, 1934, and was married to the late Louis Grasser. She has six children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 317, Amboy, IL 61310.
Louis B. Levan of Dixon will celebrate his 80th birthday April 5, 2014. He was born April 5, 1934, and married Patricia Levan. He has four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1965 state Route 26, Dixon, IL 61021.
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40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cushman Bill and Elaine Cushman of Sterling will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary April 6, 2014. Bill Cushman and Elaine Ufkin were married April 6, 1974, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. They are the parents of Brad (Melissa) Cushman and Lynnsey (Payton) Leigh, both of Sterling. They have four grandchildren.
Celebrating 80
James Wesner James C. Wesner of Sterling will celebrate his 80th birthday April 5, 2014. He was born April 5, 1934, and married Fern Rhodes. Cards may be sent to 611 Green Court, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Van Buren & Krehbiel Joel and Allyson (Van Buren) Krehbiel of Champaign were married Nov. 23, 2013, in a ceremony at the First Mennonite Church in Urbana. Pastor Janet Rasmussen officiated. Parents of the couple are Michele and Bill Van Buren III of Morrison and June and Perry Krehbiel of Moundridge, Kan. Grandparents attending were Ann Van Buren of Morrison and Verne Langley of Sterling. White roses honored the couple's late grandparents, Dale and Bertha Galle, Merlin "Jim" and Ruby Krehbiel, Lois Langley, and Bill Van Buren Jr. The matron of honor was Tammy Eisenberg of Belleville. Attendants were the bride's sisters, Erika and Autumn Van Buren, both of Morrison. Serving as best man was David Stucky of Newton, Kan. The groomsmen were Johann Reimer of Oklahoma City and Ky Krehbiel of Derby, Kan., cousin of the groom.
The groom's sister and brother-inlaw, Melanie Krehbiel and Jason Miller of Newton, Kan., read Scripture. The bride graduated from Morrison High School and Greenville College with a bachelor's degree in psychology. In 2011, she completed her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. She works as an outpatient therapist at the Piatt County Mental Health Center in Monticello. The groom is a 2002 graduate of Moundridge High School and a 2006 graduate of Bethel College in North Newton, Kan., where he majored in mathematics and physics. He completed a master's degree and is working on a Ph.D. in mechanical sciences and engineering at the University of Illinois. A wedding dinner was held at CityView in Champaign. The couple honeymooned in New Orleans and make their home in Champaign.
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Krehbiel and wedding party
Nov. 23, 2013 First Mennonite Church, Urbana
Schmidt & Ragusa Jennifer Schmidt and Aaron Ragusa exchanged wedding vows at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 2013, at the historic Packard Plaza in Peoria. John Martinson, friend of the couple, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Art and Jackie Schmidt of Dixon. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Ida Schmidt of Harmon and the late Robert and Cleora “Gubby” Walters. The groom is the son of Christopher Ragusa of Peoria and Denise Burt of Streator. He is the grandson of the late George and Eileen Mahrt and the late Joseph and Jean “Oma” Ragusa. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving as maid of honor was Kayla Bellows, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Lauren Rinne and Courtney McWethy, friends of the bride, and Ashley Ragusa, sister of the groom. Serving as best man was Matt Barrick, friend of the groom. The groomsmen were Mike
Sanders and Matt Walker, friends of the groom, and Kevin Schmidt, cousin of the bride. Ushers were CJ Range and Timmy Davis, friends of the couple. The ring bearer was Bradley Schmidt, nephew and godson of the bride. The flower girl was Alayna Washkowiak, cousin of the groom. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple's first dance was sung by Kayla Bellows. The bride is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and the Doctorate of Audiology Program at Northwestern University in Evanston. She is an audiologist at Midwest Hearing Center in Morton. The groom is a graduate of the Master of Science in Education Program at Southern Illinois University. He is an information security analyst for State Farm in Bloomington. The couple honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica. They reside in Normal.
Sept. 14, 2013 Packard Plaza, Peoria Dr. Jennifer & Mr. Aaron Ragusa
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Capt. Sebastian S. Lemus of Sterling is the son of Gonzalo and Lusi Lemus. He attended Sterling Schools and graduated from SHS Class of 2000. He went on to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where he joined ROTC. The day he graduated from NIU in May 2005, he received his commission from the Army as a second lieutenant. After training, he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, in the 1st Cavalry Division. From there he was deployed to Iraq for 15 months, returning as a first lieutenant and a communication specialist. After finishing his tour, he joined the Illinois National Guard and was promoted to captain. He now is with the Texas National Guard, which is where he and his wife live. He now is a police officer in Arlington, Texas. His parents are proud of all his accomplishments.
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Carol Reyes Retirement Celebrate with Carol and Gonzalo this Thursday, April 3, 2014, on her 62nd birthday and her formal retirement from her ministry of nursing after 41 years. Carol graduated from Sauk Valley Community College LPN TRAINING IN AND MOST RECENTly worked 24 years at CGH Medical Center. She is the daughter of Paul and Ruth Carew.
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Kane and Sarah Gillette of Rock Falls are the proud parents of a DAUGHTER BORN AT P M !UG 14, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Emma Grace Maureen Gillette weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Marty and Shelly Downie of Rock Falls. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Michele Gillette of Sterling. Godparents are Ryan Downie and Cahley Gillette, both of Rock Falls.
Jaron Gabriel Walter Jeanette and Aaron Walter of Dixon are the parents of a son BORN AT A M *AN AT KSB Hospital in Dixon. Jaron Gabriel Walter weighed POUNDS OUNCES AT BIRTH AND was 20 inches in length. He is welcomed by Olivia Walter, 15, Stacia Walter, 18, Brittany Walter, 22, and Christopher
Walter, 23. Maternal grandparents are Melody Helfrich and Daniel Helfrich, both of Dixon. Paternal grandparents are Phyllis Walter and Clifford Walter, both of Amboy. Maternal great-grandparents are Lee Britten of Dixon and Jean Nave of Peru.
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CONVENIENCE PROOFS WILL BE EMAILED WITHOUT CALLS WHENEVER POSSIBLE Photos MAY BE SUBMITTED IN COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE AND IN ANY SIZE %MAILED PHOTOS SHOULD BE IN *0%' FORMAT WITH A RESOLUTION OF AND A WIDTH OF AT LEAST INCHES FOR BEST QUALITY !LL ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE PRINTED WITHOUT PHOTOS IF DESIRED #ELEBRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE 4ELEGRAPH AND $AILY 'AZETTE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENTS OR BY EMAIL 3AUK 6ALLEY -EDIA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS DUE TO UNREADABLE INFORMATION ! DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE ARE REQUESTED TO HELP TO INSURE ACCURACY Weddings ARE AVAILABLE IN BASIC FREE FORM ONE PHOTO OF THE COUPLE QUARTER PAGE PAID ONE PHOTO HALF PAGE PAID TWO PHO-
TOS AND FULL PAGE PAID UP TO FOUR PHOTOS 4HE WEDDING FORM SHOULD BE RETURNED PREFERABLY WITHIN TO 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 QUARTER PAGE PAID ONE OR TWO PHOTOS HALF PAGE PAID TWO PHOTOS AND FULL PAGE PAID UP TO FOUR PHOTOS !NNOUNCEMENTS BEGINNING WITH THE TH ANNIVERSARY AND THEN IN YEAR INCREMENTS UP TO YEARS CAN BE AT NO CHARGE /THER INCREMENTS WILL REQUIRE A PAID ANNOUNCEMENT
!NNIVERSARIES OF YEARS AND MORE ARE AT NO CHARGE IN A PAID FORMAT THE ANNOUNCEMENT SIZE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE EDITOR !FTER TH YEAR ANNIVERSARIES 36- WILL PUBLISH FREE ANNOUNCEMENTS WITHOUT SPECIAL WORDING WITHOUT THE YEAR INCREMENT RESTRICTION Birthday ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AREA SENIORS YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER CAN BE AT NO CHARGE WITHOUT SPECIAL WORDING 4HERE IS A CHARGE FOR THOSE YOUNGER THAN 4HE BASIC FREE FORM ONE CURRENT PHOTO QUARTER PAGE PAID ONE OR TWO PHOTOS HALF PAGE PAID TWO PHOTOS AND FULL PAGE PAID UP TO FOUR PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE &OR TH AND OLDER BIRTHDAYS 36- 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 2EUNION ITEMS WILL BE EDITED DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS AND LISTS OF ALL THOSE ATTENDING ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE FREE FORMAT 0HOTOS ALSO ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR A FREE ANNOUNCEMENT BUT CAN BE USED IN ANY OF THE PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS )F 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 ,ARGE GROUP PHOTOS WITH LONG LISTS OF NAMES MAY REQUIRE AT LEAST A HALF PAGE PAID ANNOUNCEMENT Note: ! GROUP PHOTO FOR A CLASS REUNION ONLY CAN BE
SUBMITTED AT NO CHARGE FOR THE 3CRAPBOOK PAGE OF 36 7EEKEND BY EMAIL TO PHOTOS SAUKVALLEY COM OR IN PERSON &OR PUBLICATION IN #ELEBRATIONS CLASS REUNIONS OF 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 For more information REGARDING #ELEBRATIONS CONTACT !NDREA -ILLS AT EXT OR EXT EMAIL AMILLS SAUKVALLEY COM OR CALL THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT EITHER NUMBER %MAIL CELEBRATION SAUKVALLEY COM TO SUBMIT #ELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FOR INFORMATION
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THE BRANDYWINE 441 IL. Rte. 2-Dixon, IL
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