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L. Margaret Wilson Johnson of Dixon celebrated her 90th birthday Jan. 26, 2014. She was born Jan. 26, 1924. She has two children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 625 Countryside Lane, Apt. 200 C, Dixon, IL 61021.
Estela Escamilla of Sterling celebrated her 85th birthday Feb. 15, 2014. She was born Feb. 15, 1929, and married Bernabe Escamilla. She has six children, 18 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 709 W. 11th St., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Jamie Grau & Donald Smith 60th Anniversary
Jamie Grau of Morrison and Donald “CJ” Smith of Mylan announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rodney Grau of Morrison and Shanon Malm of Rock Island; her fiancé is the son of Nancy Harwood of North Carolina and the late Larry Smith. The bride-elect will receive her master’s degree in exercise physiology from Western Illinois University in May. Her fiancé earned a degree in physical education from Western Illinois University in 2011. He is a health and physical education teacher at Alexis Junior High School. No wedding date has been set.
Mr. and Mrs. John Heath will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 20, 2014. John Heath and Mary Ellen Brown were married Feb. 20, 1954, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Chicago. They are the parents of Connie (James) Mierop of Plainfield; Thomas (Cindy) Heath of Plano; Anne Taque of Shelby, Mich.; Mathew (Jenna) Heath of Lisle; and the late John Heath III. They have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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Mila Ann Burke 7 pounds, 7 ounces Celebrating 80 Celebrating 80
Louise Murray Louise Murray of Sterling celebrated her 80th birthday Feb. 8, 2014. She was born Feb. 8, 1934. Cards may be sent to Sterling Towers, 2403 E. 19th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
Dave Apple Dave Apple of Rock Falls will celebrate his 80th birthday Feb. 27, 2014. He was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Harmon. He has two children, four grandchildren, and two stepgrandchildren. Cards may be sent to 2205 River View Drive, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Aubrey and Tyler Burke of Sublette are the parents of a daughter born at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 22, 2013, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. Mila Ann Burke weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Kim
and Mark Becker of Amboy. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Leesa Burke of Sublette. Maternal great-grandparents are Urban and Helen Ann Becker of Sublette. Paternal great-grandparents are Bob and Joyce Setchell of Mendota and Joann Burke of Sublette.
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Gallardo & Gallentine July 19, 2013 – Dixon Riverfront Melissa Ann Gallardo and James D. Gallentine were united in marriage at 6 p.m. July 19, 2013, on the Dixon Riverfront. Joseph Furjanic, pastor, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Edward Gallardo and Angelina Howell, both of Dixon. The groom is the son of the late Clifford and Loraine Gallentine, formerly of Mount Carroll. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather, Lee Howell, of Dixon. Serving as maid of honor was Michelle Gallardo of Dixon, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Brandi Love of Rock Island, Tasha Harris of Sterling, and Kimberly Huffman of Polo, all friends of the bride; and Lyndsey Gallentine of Dixon, daughter of the groom. The junior bridesmaid was Larissa Gallardo of Dixon, daughter of the bride. Serving as best man was Brian Gallentine of Barrington, son of the groom. The groomsmen were Brad Gallentine of Milledgeville and Greg Gallentine of Sterling, both sons of the groom; Nathan Gallentine of Aurora, grandson of the groom; and Fernando Ocampo of Dixon, friend of the
couple. The junior groomsman was Kyle Forbes of Milledgeville, grandson of the groom. Ushering the event were Jennifer Rahn of Sterling and Kaylee Forbes of Milledgeville, grandchildren of the groom. The flower girl was Kendall Fassler of Dixon, friend of the bride. The bride arrived at the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage. Guests gathered at the Reagan statue to witness her arrival. The reception was on the Dixon Riverfront. The hosts and hostesses were Gretchen and Paul Rahn of Sterling, the groom’s daughter and son-inlaw, and Lesley and James Leago of Houston, both cousins of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Dixon High School and Rockford Business College. She is the co-owner of Mama Cimino’s in Dixon. The groom is a graduate of Mount Carroll High School and Sauk Valley Community College. He is the owner of Mama Cimino’s. The couple would like to thank all of their family and friends who helped make their day so special. After a honeymoon trip to Florida, the couple reside in Dixon.
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Donahue & Wagner Nov. 9, 2013 – The Barnacopia in Polo Jane Ann Donahue and Gregory William Wagner were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Nov. 9, 2013, at The Barnacopia in Polo. Gene Schmidt officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Violet Rieger of Manchester, Iowa. The groom is the son of William Wagner of Rock Falls. The bride was given in marriage by her daughter, Stacey Jane (Mitch) Hummel of Dixon. The groom has one son, Jason Wagner of Polo; one daughter, Kelly Wagner of Littleton, Colo.; and one granddaughter, Zoey McCracken of Littleton. The hostesses were Betsy Brooks and Bryan Oldham of Golden, Colo., friends of the bride. Serving as ushers were Jay Wagner, nephew of the groom, and Kyle Maavich and Kadin Marks, friends of the groom.
Serving as greeters were Vicki Avery and Rod Groth, both of Polo and friends of the bride and groom; and Janet and Elaine Montover of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, friends of the bride. Thanks to Judy and Gary Bocker, a reception was held at The Barnacopia in Polo. The bride is a graduate of West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa, and attended Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. She is employed by Napa Auto Parts in Dixon and Pines Automotive and Towing in Polo. The groom is a graduate of Polo Community High School, and is self-employed at Pines Automotive and Towing in Polo. Jane and Greg enjoyed a honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The couple reside in Polo.
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Slifer & Pena June 1, 2013 – Rock Falls Kristin Anne Slifer and Adam Christopher Pena were united in marriage at 3 p.m. June 1, 2013, at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rich Fassig officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Deb Slifer of Sterling. The groom is the son of Mike and Sherry Smith of Loxahatchee, Fla. Marylyn Wright Eubank of Birmingham, Ala., served as matron of honor, and Julie Peyton of Portland, Ore., served as the bridesmaid. Sheryl Hagg-Martino of Buffalo, Minn., gave the readings. The groom’s father, Mike Smith of Loxahatchee, served as best man. Trent Vanderberg from Petaluma, Calif., served as the groomsman. The groom’s son, Coby Pena of Castle Rock, Colo., was the junior groomsman, and the family’s pet chihuahua, Bruno, served as the ring bearer. Serving as ushers were Cory Wet-
zell of Oak Lawn and Jim Eubank of Birmingham. The reception was held at the Post House in Dixon and was catered by Creative Cuisine of Sterling. The Midnight Cake Shop from Morrison made the cake. The hosts were Paul and Barbara O’Day of Kahoka, Mo., and Larry and Judy Thompson of Rock Falls. The bride is a graduate of Illinois State University, with a bachelor’s degree, and is a graduate of the University of Illinois, with a master’s degree in audiology. She also earned her doctorate in audiology from Salus University in Philadelphia. She is employed by Hearing Care Solutions in Greenwood Village, Colo. The groom is employed by Colorado Property Resource Inc., in Castle Rock, Colo. After a honeymoon to the Dominican Republic, the family reside in Castle Rock.
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Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rios Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rios will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 27, 2014. Ed Rios and Ann Mekeel were married Feb. 27, 1954, at St. Flannen Catholic Church in Harmon. They have been blessed with three children, Patti (Greg) Smith
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The Shank Family Four generations of the Shank gathered Jan. 4, 2014, in Harrisonburg, Va. They are (from left) Wendell Shank, father, holding Titus Shank, son; Dorothy Shank, great-grandmother; and Carolyn Shank, grandmother.
Jean Dudley of Rock Falls will celebrate her 90th birthday March 1, 2014, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rock Falls Methodist Church. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. She was born March 4, 1924. She has four children, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
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Glen Springman Glen H. Springman of Rock Falls will celebrate his 80th birthday Feb. 28, 2014. He was born Feb. 28, 1934. Cards may be sent to 10309 Leho Lane, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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