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Kaylea Donley and Ben Van Wyhe, both of Bloomington, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ellis and Mollie Donley of Mahomet; her fiancé is the son of Greg and Robin Van Wyhe of Sterling. The bride-elect is a graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School and Illinois State University. She is employed by Illinois State University. Her fiancé is a graduate of Sterling High School and Illinois State University. He is employed by COUNTRY Financial. The couple are planning an Oct. 4, 2014 wedding at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Invitations will be sent.
Barbara Silvius of Chicago and Bradford Horton of Streator announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Paul Silvius and Candace Silvius of Milledgeville; her fiancé is the son of Harlem and LeAnne Horton of Milledgeville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Milledgeville High School and Benedictine University. She is employed by Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Her fiancé is a graduate of Milledgeville High School and Rockford College. He is employed by Excelon Nuclear. The couple are planning an Oct. 18, 2014 wedding. invitations will be sent.
Darrin and Michelle Smith of Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanis Leathers of Dixon, to Christopher Walter, the son of Aaron (Jeanette) Walter and Amy Hermes, all of Dixon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Dixon High School and attended Montana State University. She is employed by Hugh Miller Insurance. Her fiancé is a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School and Loyola University Chicago. He is employed by Raynor Garage Doors. The couple are planning a May 24, 2014 wedding at Dixon Church of the Brethren.
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40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Harmon Tom and Bev Harmon of Chadwick will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Jan. 12, 2014. Tom Harmon and Bev Shuman were married Jan. 12, 1974, at Coleta United Methodist Church. They are the parents of Paul (Jamie) Harmon and Angie (Rick) Erickson, both of Morrison. They have three grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 324 School St., Chadwick, IL 61014.
Celebrations deadlines Deadlines for copy to be submitted to Celebrations are as follows: by 5 p.m. Jan. 10 for the Jan. 21 issue; by 5 p.m. Jan. 24 for the Feb. 4 issue; and by 5 p.m. Feb. 7 for the Feb. 18 issue.
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Lois Livengood Lois Livengood of Dixon will celebrate her 97th birthday Jan. 11, 2014. She was born Jan. 11, 1917. She has one child, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to 531 Vitale St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Donna Wallgren
Donna Jean Wolber Wallgren of Mount Eldon Ports of Polo will celebrate his Morris celebrated her 80th birthday Jan. 4, 2014. 85th birthday Jan. 11, 2014. She was born Jan. 4, 1934. He was born Jan. 11, 1929. Cards may be sent to 8861 W. Oregon Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 132, Mount Morris, IL 61054. Trail Road, Polo, IL 61064.
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Davis & Pritchett Aug. 31, 2013 Dixon Alyssa Davis and Joel Pritchett were united in marriage Aug. 31, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Dixon. Pastors Jerry Martz and Mike Jones officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ron Davis of Milledgeville and Deb and Bob Morgan of Dixon. The groom is the son of Jerry and Linda Pritchett, formerly of Chadwick. Serving as matron of honor was Alyssa's sister, Kelsey Selman. Bridesmaids were Janna Kish, Andrea Messenger, and Holly Klosowski, friends of the bride, and Holly Davis, Alyssa's sister-in-law. Special attendant to the bride was Alyssa's cousin, Brooke Woodin. Best men were Kevin Pologruto, friend of the groom, and Phil
Pritchett, Joel's brother. Groomsmen were Clint Davis, Alyssa's brother, and Justin Wiersema and Jason Adolph, friends of the groom. Flower girls were Hanna and Tylie Pritchett, Joel's nieces. The reception, held at the Days Inn Rock Falls, was hosted by Mike and Kelli Davis, Alyssa's uncle and aunt, and Amy and Marty Dobish, Joel's sister and brother-in-law. The bride graduated from Milledgeville High School and Arizona State University. She is employed by Heinz in Jacksonville, Fla. Joel graduated from Milledgeville High School and Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville. He is employed by Buckner's Heating and Cooling in Jacksonville. The couple reside in Jacksonville with their three dogs.
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Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Newendyke Vernon and Mary Alice Newendyke of Lanark celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 2013, with family. The couple were married Dec. 30, 1953, at Newton Zion Reformed Church in Erie. They are the parents of Richard
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(Lois) Newendyke of Sterling; Darla (Larry) Hubbard and Shari (Brian) Murphy, both of Lanark; and Russell (Penny) Newendyke and Lorna Truckenmiller, both of Milledgeville. They have 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Ernesto Hernandez Ernesto and Mary Kay Hernandez of Sterling celebrated their second anniversary Dec. 31, 2013. They were married Dec. 31, 2011. It has been a wonderful life with you. Happy Anniversary.
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barker Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Barker of Dixon celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 2, 2014. Nell Allen married Robert Barker IN They had two daughters, Derri (David) Bowers and Diane (Scott) Kullerstrand. They have six grandchildren, Corrie (Kent) Miller, Marcie (Mark) Slagter, Erin (Peter) Madson, and
Erik, Emily, and Ethan Kullerstrand. They have nine great-grandchildren, Austin, Levi, and Violet Slagter; Sadie and Claire Miller; and Josiah, Camryn, Isaac, and Gabriel Miller. They will be celebrating with a family party. #ARDS MAY BE SENT TO 0 / "OX Dixon, IL 61021.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas “Ray� Reed of Grand Detour will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 18, 2014, with a surprise open house at 2 p.m. at the Last Stop, Lowell Park Road, Dixon. All friends and relatives are invited to celebrate with Pickin and Grinnin (so bring your instruments). The omission of gifts has been requested.
Ray Reed and Mary Lillian Davis WERE MARRIED *AN IN /REgon. They are the parents of one daughter, Melody, of Grand Detour. They have two grandsons, Robert and Tom (Kathy), and one greatgrandson, Gavin. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 3638 W. Cedar St., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18, 2014, at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. The omission of gifts has been requested.
E. Lucille Stewart-Meyer was born Jan. 18, 1914. #ARDS MAY BE SENT TO /AK 'ROVE !VE !PT 3TERLING ), 61081.
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Colton Wyatt Schindel The Schindel family will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at the Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico. Come and celebrate with us as we honor Colton for receiving his GED diploma on Dec. 6, 2013, and celebrating his Golden Birthday on Nov. 18, 2013.
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The Royer Family Five generations of the Royer family gathered Dec. 24, 2013, at the McCoy residence in Dixon to celebrate Christmas. Pictured are (sitting, from left) Doris Royer, great-great-grandmother, and Mary McCoy, greatgrandmother, holding baby, Genisis Reinhold; and (standing) Gary Reinhold, grandfather, and Randy Reinhold, father.
Honoring Don Rosengren
In celebration of Don Rosengren’s retirement from 44 years as a real estate broker, there will be an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls. $ON BEGAN HIS CAREER IN AS an agent for Dave Ebersole at the Landis Agency in Sterling. Through the years, he was broker-owner of Sterling Realty, Realty World Sterling Realty, and ERA Sterling Realty.
He sold his company to Mel Foster Co., but remained a manager. Don was instrumental in starting the local Multiple Listing Service. As a managing broker, Don trained and managed more than 100 agents. For the past 5 years, he has worked as a broker at RE/MAX Sauk Valley and the FatherDaughtersTeam. All clients, colleagues, associates, family, and friends are welcome! No gifts, please.
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