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Kerrianne O’Connor & Jarrett Koch
Marty and Joyce O’Connor of Westmont announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerrianne Marie O’Connor of Westmont, to Jarrett Andrew Koch, the son of John and Julie Koch, all of Amboy. The bride-elect is a graduate of Westmont High School and Eastern Illinois University, with a degree in family services. She is an assistant director at KinderCare Learning Center. Her fiancé is a graduate of Amboy High School. He is a production coordinator at Julian Electric. The couple are planning a June 4, 2016 wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette. Invitations will be sent.
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Kara Weber & Tyler Giedd Thomas and Judy Weber of Lanark announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Michelle Weber, to Tyler Ryan Giedd, the son of Ryan Giedd and Pattie Giedd, both of Lanark. The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Eastland High School and a 2014 graduate of Highland Community College. She is a member of the Lanark Fire Department working toward her EMT-B license. She is employed at Little Sprouts LLC in Lanark. Her fiancé is a 2012 graduate of Eastland High School. He is a member of the Lanark Fire Department and assistant varsity baseball coach at Eastland High School. He is employed at Elkay Manufacturing in Savanna. The couple are planning a June 4, 2016 wedding at Oak Hill Farm in Apple River.
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Nellie Papoccia & Jamison Burke Pam and Terry Papoccia of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Nellie Papoccia of Dixon, to Jamison Burke of Dixon, the son of Sandy and Dan Burke of Grand Detour. The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School. She is employed by CGH Medical Center. Her fiancé is a 2005 graduate of Dixon High School. He is employed by Illinois Department of Corrections. The couple are planning an April 30, 2016 wedding in Nashville, Tennessee. A local reception will be June 4, 2016. Invitations have been sent.
25th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Rosene Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rosene of Tampico celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 13, 2016. They also will celebrate June 19 with a trip to Myrtle Beach. Jeff Rosene and Paula Bornsheuer were married April 13, 1991, in Buda. They are the parents of Michael Bornsheuer, Tyler Rosene, and Danica Rosene. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 103 Canal St., Tampico, IL 61283.
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Mr. & Mrs. John Stevens
Deadlines for copy to be submitted to Celebrations are as follows: by 5 p.m. April 29 for the May 10 issue; by 5 p.m. May 13 for the May 24 issue; and by 5 p.m. May 27 for the June 7 issue.
Mr. & Mrs. Merle Wolfley Merle and Lucille Wolfley of Sterling will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary May 6, 2016. Merle Wolfley and Lucille Hinrichs were married May 6, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Debbie Marweg and Lori Dewey, both of Sterling; Mary Ann (Dave) Rose of DeKalb; Pam Sorenson of Princeton; and Mike (Monica) Wolfley of Dixon. They have 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to Heritage Woods, 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Apt. 114, Sterling, IL 61081.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens of Roxboro, North Carolina, formerly of Sterling, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary May 9, 2016, with a Caribbean cruise in July. John Stevens and Donette Hoover were married May 9, 1971, at First Christian Church of Rock Falls. They are the parents of Jeremy (Kim), Justin (Cassie), and Joel (Allie). They have two grandsons. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 51 Landmark South Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573.
Celebrating 90
Lulu Belle Cook Lulu Belle Cook of Sterling celebrated her 90th birthday April 24, 2016. She was born April 24, 1926, and married Lloyd Cook. She has four children, eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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 e-mail photos and information. Celebrations is a product of Sauk Valley Media, which is included in the Telegraph and Daily Gazette every other Tuesday and at www.saukvalley.com on the Internet.
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Klein & Shaughnessy
Mallory Klein & Nik Shaughnessy
Joel and Debbie Klein of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Klein of Savannah, Georgia, to Nik Shaughnessy of Savannah, the son of Heather and Whitney Burnett of Chatham, Ill., and Terry Shaughnessy of Phenix City, Alabama. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Sterling High School and a 2014 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She is a pharmacist at Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Her fiancé is a 2007 graduate of Glenwood High School in Chatham and a 2014 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He is a pharmacist at Walmart in Pooler, Georgia. The couple are planning a May 28, 2016 wedding at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah.
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65th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Johnson
Alvin and Frances Johnson of Como will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary May 5, 2016. Alvin Johnson and Frances Bauer were married May 5, 1951, in Sterling. Alvin was self-employed, and owner and operator of service stations on U.S. Route 30 in Rock Falls, the last being Al’s Pure Oil Truck Stop. He also operated Al’s Soft Water Service. Frances is a
60th Birthday Aged to perfection, Bobby Dempsey Jr. has turned 60! Bobby Dempsey Jr. celebrated his 60th birthday April 24, 2016. Bob Jr. was born April 24, 1956, to Bob and Floris Dempsey of Harmon. Bob married Colleen McGinn in 1976. Together they have five children, Becca (Jason) Ketter of Byron, Amy (Brian) Bickner of Sycamore, Bridget Dempsey (deceased), Mandy (Kyle) Hacker of Rock Falls, and Patrick (Erin) Dempsey of Peoria. They also have seven grandchildren, Natalie, Ava, Cal-
lie, Greta, Luke, Brooklyn, and Hunter. Bob worked for the state of Illinois for 34 years. He continues to farm and work part time for Demps-Concrete and American Surveying. In his free time, he enjoys fishing in Canada, hunting, splitting wood, gardening, and perfecting his famous salsa and canned pickles. Please help us wish Bobby a wonderful birthday by sending cards to 116 S. Lincoln Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
housewife and was bookkeeper for the businesses. They have three children, Nancy (James) Hardt of Sterling, Arthur (deceased), and Gregory of Dixon; one daughter-in-law, Diana Johnson of Milledgeville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Congratulations may be sent to 25175 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
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25th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Roath Rob and Candy Roath of Dixon celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 13, 2016. Rob Roath and Candy Dondelinger were married April 13, 1991, in their home in Elgin. They are the parents of Lynda (Brian Bayless) of Frankfort, Indiana; Miriah (Shawn Troester) of Dubuque, Iowa; Ronald (Ashley Hawbaker) of Woosung; and Ragan of Elgin. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 1015 W. Third St., Dixon, IL 61021.
Dorabelle Swanlund
Elmer Sieberns
Dorabelle “Dode” Swanlund of Sterling will celebrate her 98th birthday April 30, 2016. She was born April 30, 1918, and was married to the late John R. McClanahan and the late Clifford Swanlund. She has one child, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Room 120, Sterling, IL 61081.
Elmer “Bud” Sieberns of Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday May 7, 2016. He was born May 7, 1926, in rural Dixon, and was married to the late Janet Sieberns. He has three children, three stepchildren, seven grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 622 High St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Celebrating 85
Millie Blackburn Celebrating 80
Bennie Hicks Bennie L. Hicks of Sterling will celebrate his 80th birthday April 28, 2016. He was born April 28, 1936. He has five children, 21 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 504 Elm Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
Millie Blackburn of Dixon will celebrate her 85th birthday with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. May 14, 2016, at The Railside in Nelson. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested. She was born May 18, 1931, in Harmon. She has five children, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1217 Washington Ave., B1, Dixon, IL 61021.
Celebrating 90
Pearl Kirkland Pearl Kirkland of Sterling will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. May 7, 2016, at 1607 29th Place in Sterling. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. She was born May 6, 1926. Cards may be sent to 2201 15th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Happy 85th Birthday, Merrill “Bud” Mohr Merrill “Bud” Mohr was born May 1, 1931, in Dundee, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Marjorie Mohr. Bud has five children, Scott (Cherie) Mohr, Joseph Mohr and Angie, David (Carlene) Mohr, and Jane (Steve) Kinney, all of this area; and Philip (Grace) Mohr of Long Beach, California. Bud has eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. He also has a
special friend, Joan. Bud lives in Como and still works for Birkey’s in Prophetstown. Bud is going to celebrate his 85th birthday with a dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Rock Falls Candlelight. This includes his children and their families, along with his sisters, cousins, and any other family and close friends. Please omit gifts. Cards may be sent to 25249 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
Charlotte Joworski Charlotte May (Brown) Joworski of Mount Morris, formerly of Oregon, will celebrate her 96th birthday May 4, 2016. Charlotte was born in 1920 in Pine Creek Township, Ridge Road. Her parents, Ruth and Elmer Brown, had moved to the Midwest from Maryland around 1917. She graduated from Oregon High School and Dixon School of Beauty, and had her own salon in Oregon. She married Stanley Joworski in
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1942, and they raised seven children. During the 1960s, she had an antique shop in Oregon. She was an avid oil painter, refinished antique furniture, and crafted beautiful handmade braided rugs. Charlotte has six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Birthday cards may be sent to Pinecrest Manor, The Terrace, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, IL 61054.
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Nifty Nifty Look Who’s ‘50’ Christina Willis will be celebrating her 50th on May 1, 2016, with family and friends, starting with breakfast at her favorite restaurant, Parkway in Sterling. Her brother, Greg, of Florida, will be here along with her parents, Clayton and Linda, to help her celebrate with an overnight stay at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, where they will enjoy gambling and a wonderful buffet. Cards may be sent to 291 state Route 2, Lot 44, Dixon, IL 61021.
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April 24, 2016 Love, Patrick, Erin, and Hunter We always knew you were a Packers fan!
Lois Burket Lois Burket of Dixon celebrated 90 years on April 24, 2016, with immediate family. Cards are welcome; send to 1004 Illinois Route 38, Dixon, IL 61021.
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Amelia Marie Anderson Brad and Kendra Anderson of Champaign announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Marie, on March 10, 2016. She was born at 9:43 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Big brother Kendall, 2, welcomed her with lots of hugs and kisses, along with many members of the Anderson and Bell family. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Bell and Marvin Bell of Mahomet. Great-grandfather is J.C. Karr of Seymour. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Brenda Anderson of Mount Morris, and paternal great-grandfather is Dale (Wanda) Gingrich and the late Josephine Gingrich.
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Lula Hubbard Lula Hubbard of Coleta celebrated her 90th birthday April 20, 2016. She was born April 20, 1926, in Sterling, and was married to the late Robert Hubbard. She has four children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 21212 Coleta Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Ruth Metz Ruth Metz of Dixon will celebrate her 95th birthday May 1, 2016. She was born May 1, 1921, in Marion Township. She has two children (one deceased). Cards may be sent to 1020 W. Ninth St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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