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Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, December 28, 2008

New Arrival

Engaged Le Anne Clausen and Rev. Jorge A. Montes Barrera will be married Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, IA.

Jeff Lack and Brigid Porter, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Alden James Lack, born at 12:17 a.m. June 28, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

30th Anniversary

Engaged Ashley Smedsrud and James Hummel will be married May 30, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

December 23 Dave and Linda Siems Celebrate 30 Years

Remembering Your Golden Years

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ANNIVERSARY

Dad is celebrating with you from Heaven.

We love you and will always be here for you Mom! Your daughters, Kim, Lisa, Pam

NEW ARRIVAL Braydon Anderson BROOKINGS, S.D. — Emerald and Dave Anderson, of Brookings, S.D., are parents of a son, Braydon Eldrick Anderson, born at 3:30 a.m.

Nov. 4, 2008 at Brookings Medical Center.

He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Roy and Jean Groven, Mason City.

Great-grandmother is Irene Groven, also of Mason City.

NEW ARRIVAL

Alden Lack

Only God knew he was to call Dad home five months shy of your 50th anniversary.

In Rememberance of Your Anniversary on Dec. 30.

We are in sorrow, He is in total joy.

We see the separation, He is in the presence of the Lord.

We know weeping, He has had all his tears wiped away.

We share a deep loss, He gained a crown that will not fade away.

We are aware of his absence, He has been welcomed home.

No more pain, Just joy with God in Heaven.

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CELEBRATIONS

Kudej, 60 years FOREST CITY — Donald Kudej and Florence (Currier) Kudej, of Forest City, were married Jan. 4, 1949, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at the Senior Citizens Center in Forest City.

Cards may be sent to them at 405 N. Clark St., Apt. 2, Forest City, Iowa 50436. They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Lawrence and Kim Kudej, Swisher, Iowa; Sandy and Joyce (Kudej) Gruhn, Humboldt, Iowa; Keith and Charla Kudej, Madrid, Iowa; Dr. Raymond and Amy Kudej, Westborough, Mass.; David and Laura Kudej, Forest City, and in spirit daughter Donna (Kudej) Voss, and their grandchildren.

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ASHLEY SMEDSRUD, of Iowa City, is the daughter of Rick and Gini Smedsrud, of Mason City. She is a 2004 graduate of Mason City High School and a December 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in finance.

Ashley is employed with Wells Fargo Bank in Coralville.

JAMES HUMMEL, of Thank you Iowa City, is the son of Dan The family of Ronald Hauge, husband, dad and grandpa, and Jane Hummel, of Spirit would like to thank everyone who remembered us during our Lake. He is a 2002 graduate loss. A special thanks to Heritage Care Center and Hospice of of Spirit Lake High School North Iowa for their caring staff and to Pies & More for a and a 2008 graduate of the great lunch. Thank you to everyone at Hogan-Bremer-Moore University of Iowa with a Funeral Home for your special care you gave our family. degree in economics and a — Candy Hauge, Dave and Amy Hauge, December, 2009 graduate of Briana and David Nicholas Hauge. the University of Iowa with a

MASON CITY — Jeff Lack and Brigid Porter, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Alden James Lack, born at 12:17 a.m. June 28, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Mary Jane Porter, Mason City, and the late Alden “Al” Porter; Jim and Helen Lack, of Orchard, Jo Ellen Taylor, Milwaukee, Wis. and greatgrandmother Fern Bunting.

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The couple will be married May 30, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

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It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone.

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Jones, 60 years MASON CITY — Don and Jean (Albert) Jones, of Mason City, were married Jan. 1, 1949.

Don and Jean celebrated 60 years of marriage at Thanksgiving when all their family was home.

Greetings and well wishes may be sent to them at 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Unit 19, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Tom (Sharon) Jones of Santa Ana, Calif., and Steve (Nancy) Jones of Metamora, Ill. They also have two grandchildren.

NEGRIL, Jamaica — Keisha Marie Thielen and Matthew Mark DeMaris were married Dec. 7, 2008 in Negril, Jamaica.

Keisha is the daughter of Charles and Julle Thielen of Hampton. Matthew is the son of Mark and Kathy DeMaris of Mason City.

The bride’s attendants were Jeramy and Brandon Viet. The groom’s attendant was Adam Overbeck.

Keisha is employed with Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City and Matthew is employed with DeMaris Construction in Mason City.

The couple resides in Mason City.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS All Academic Team announced

Mechem, 40 years MASON CITY — Ray Mechem and Mary (Otis) Mechem, of Mason City, were married Dec. 28, 1968 in Forest City.

The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are: Basil and Malinda Weaver, grandsons, Owen and Jack Weaver, Villa Park, Ill.; Sarah Mechem, Chicago, Ill.; Matt and Allison Feuerborn, Lisle, Ill., and Nancy Mechem and Josh Sturges, Mason City.

ANNIVERSARY

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) announced its All-Academic Team for the fall 2008 season. Two-hundred forty-six student-athletes from the Conference’s eight fall sports, met the requirements for recognition.

To be eligible for IIAC AllAcademic Team honors a student-athlete must compete at the varsity level, be at least a sophomore in academic standing and attain a 3.5 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

North Iowa students named to the All-Academic Team are listed below, along with the college they attend: Football OSAGE — Matt Nicholson, Buena Vista University.

GARNER — Trevor Urich, Buena Vista University.

BRITT — Justin Johnson, Central College; John Mallen, Wartburg College.

CLARION — Kyle Disney, Simpson College.

Women’s Cross Country BRITT — Lori Tlach, Wartburg College.

CLARION — Andrea Ahrendsen, Buena Vista University.

FOREST CITY — Abby Hanson, Wartburg College.

GOODELL — Hannah Anderson, Central College.

Women’s Golf NORA SPRINGS — Ashley Axdahl, Coe College.

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Adams, 50 years STACYVILLE — Dean and Veronica (Schrage) Adams were married Dec. 27, 1958 at Visitation Church in Stacyville.

Dean and Veronica will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple’s children and their spouses are David and Janelle Adams, of Osage; Kenny and Jude Adams, of Stacyville; Roger and Barb Adams, of Mason City; Sue and Bill Theobald, of Kasson, Minn., and Jill and Jason Reams, of Osage. They are also blessed with 11 grandchildren.

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WAVERLY — Wartburg College announces the top winners who participated in fall scholarship days Nov. 9, and Nov. 16.

Students interested in attending Wartburg College received presidential and regents scholarships ranging from $5,000 to full tuition.

During the daylong visits, prospective students wrote essays and interviewed faculty members and students.

The scholarship amount students received is based on essay and interview performances, as well as academic merit.

Scholarship recipients from

the North Iowa area include the following students: ALGONA — Sarah Haack, Sydney Marsh.

BRITT — Erika Diemer.

CHARLES CITY — Brianna Tieskotter.

FOREST CITY — Heidi Nyhus.

GRAFTON — Shea Kruger.

LAKE MILLS — Jack Olson.

MANLY — Kylie Wayne.

MASON CITY — Heather Eastvold, Casey Goetz, Ryan Goetzinger, Stephen Henrich, Raeann Shimak.

MESERVEY — Briana Lage.

NASHUA — Megan Weiss.

NORA SPRINGS — Meganne McMurray.

PLAINFIELD — Kaylee Benning.

ROCKFORD — Cassandra Willert.

THORNTON — Ashley Groh.

TITONKA — Trevor Beenken, Sarah Wilkin.

National Financial Literacy Challenge ALGONA — Tyler Rowley and Kory Wieland, students at Bishop Garrigan High School, Algona, were recently notified that they scored in

the top 25 percent in a National Financial Literacy Challenge. Both will receive a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Treasury. Their business instructor is Annette Vaske.

Over 75,000 students from all over the country participated in this examination sponsored by the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.

Muyskens awarded scholarship ORANGE CITY — Corrine Muyskens, a senior at Mason City High School, was awarded an academic honor scholarship from Northwestern College, for the 2009-10 school year.

Muyskens is the recipient of a Presidential Scholarship, which awards a minimum of $7,000 per year.

Bridges awarded degree OSKALOOSA — Dannie Bridges II, of Dows, received an associate in arts degree in winter graduation ceremonies, held at William Penn University.

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Cohen Meyer MANLY — Brad and Rachel Meyer, of Manly, are parents of a son, Cohen Bradley Meyer, born at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 14, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 8 lbs., 3.3 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Cohen is welcomed by a big sister, Kenley.

Grandparents are Pat and Wanda McLaughlin, Dave and Pam Meyer and Larry and Julie Fredrickson, all of Manly.

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Riekens, Bogle

GRIMES — Dr. Angela M. Bogle and Christopher L. Riekens were married Sept. 27, 2008 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Grimes by Pastor Mark Holmes.

Angela is the daughter of Gloria and Jay Brewer, of Grimes and Dave and Cindy Bogle, of Johnston. She is the granddaughter of Lee Bogle and Glenn Everson.

Christopher is the son of Kathy and Terry Young, of Manly, and Sid Riekens, of Mason City. He is the grandson of John Arends and the late Marlys Arends, of Rockford and Lois Riekens and the late Art Riekens, of Mason City.

Maid of honor was Erin Croll and matron of honor was Jamie Baker, friends of the bride. Other attendants were Michelle Lall and Bridget Quinn, friends of the bride.

Best men were Doug Faubus and Chris Friest, friends of Thank you the groom. Groomsmen were Kurt Berry and Joe Rodriguez, To the mystery person friends of the groom. who sent us a grocery gift Readers were Jackie Riekens, sister of the groom and card: Heather Gibson, sister of the bride.

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Grandparents are Myron and Marianne Lunning.

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Underwood, Hassenstab

LE ANNE CLAUSEN, of Mason City, is the daughter of Steve and Susan Clausen of Mason City. Le Anne graduated from Mason City High School in 1996, Wartburg College in 2000 with a B.A. degree in religion, from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in 2006 with an M.A. degree in ChristianMuslim relations, and will graduate from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2009 with a Master of Divinity degree. She is employed by Center for Faith and Peacemaking in Chicago.

REV. JORGE A. MONTES BARRERA, of Chicago, is the son of Tomas Montes (deceased) and Teresa Barrera de Montes, of Juayúa, El Salvador. Reverend Jorge A. Montes Barrera graduated from Liceo Americano de El Salvador in 1981 (high school), from Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Cañas, with a B.A. degree in theology in 1984, and from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Divinity. He is a chaplain with the University of Chicago Hospitals in Chicago.

The couple will be married at Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, during the 10:30 a.m. worship

MASON CITY — Lisa Hassenstab and Ryan Underwood were united in marriage Sept. 27, 2008 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago, Ill., by the bride’s uncle, the Rev. Dr. Mark Bents.

The bride is the daughter of LaDonna Hassenstab and the late Philip Hassenstab, of Mason City. The groom is the son of Letitia Underwood, of Aurora, Ill. Maids of honor were Beth Aaserud and Monica Desmond. Her other attendants were Elizabeth Rawlings, Jeffrey Kongslie, and Michelle Peters. Best men were Scott Wyngarden and Katie Johnson. The groom’s other attendants were Jon Myers and Shamus O’Toole.

The flower girls were Nicole Hassenstab, Cara Hassen-

service at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, IA. The couple met in seminary in 2004. Both participate in a variety of human rights and peacemaking projects in Chicago and worldwide. Both served as student pastors at United Church of Hyde Park. They reside at GlobalServe Interfaith Volunteer Communities in Chicago, which they both helped create. In addition to hospital chaplaincy, Jorge serves as Latina/o ministry coordinator with the Illinois Conference United Church of Christ. Le Anne hopes to complete her ordination process in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) this winter.

We welcome all our North Iowa friends to the ceremony and a community potluck reception following (noon to 2 p.m.).

stab, Erin Hassenstab, and Katie Hidlebaugh (nieces of the bride). Ring bearers were Luke Fritz and Jake Hidlebaugh (nephews of the bride).

The bride is employed by Lutheran Services in America in Washington, D.C. The groom is employed by Starbucks in Washington, D.C. A reception for the couple will be held in the spring, in Mason City.

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Miranda Lentz MASON CITY — Steve and Kristine Lentz, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Miranda Kay Lentz, born at 2:36 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and was 19½ inches long.

She is welcomed by a big brother, Justin, and grandparents, John and Sandy Lentz, Elma; Jim Tanner and Arlene Rosdal, Northwood, and Nancy and Rich Greenlee, Waverly.

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ANGELA MANCHESTER, of Mandan, N.D., is the daughter of Ronald Manchester, of Mandan. Angela graduated from University of North Dakota with a degree in math and Spanish. She is employed

by NAVTEQ in Chicago.

SCOTT MONTESANO, of Utica, N.Y., is the son of Kathy and Nick Montesano, of New Hartford, N.Y. Scott Thank you graduated from Marist ColThe family of Wesley Rezab wishes to thank our faith family, lege with a degree in commufriends, and neighbors for the phone calls, cards, memorials and nications and psychology. He is employed by North Iowa flowers that were given at the time of our father’s passing. We also want to thank Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, especial- Outlaws in Mason City.

The couple will be married ly 4 East and West, and Dr. Dunlay for their excellent care. at 2 p.m. May 9, 2009, at St. Thank you too, to Good Shepherd Health Center for giving John’s Catholic Church, New him a comfortable home away from home. A special thanks to hospice and Patty for making his last days comfortable and for Hartford, NY. giving the family comfort and support.

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The family of Mary Helen Smith, of Mason City, extend Thank you their heartfelt thanks to family, friends and co-workers for Thank you to all my friends and family members who made their cards, flowers, gifts, kind words, shared memories and support during this time of our loss. A special thanks to those my 80th birthday so special, with their cards and greetings.

— Betty Lou Lapointe at the Good Shepherd, who took part in her care and activities of daily living — her “other” family — she couldn’t have done it without you all, and neither could we. Our thanks also go out to hospice and their compassionate care.

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