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Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kreeger
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Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Nagy Engagement of
-ICHELLE -URPHY AND *ACOB .AGY WERE UNITED IN MARRIAGE AT P M 3EPT AT 3T !NDREWS 'OLF AND #OUNTY #LUB IN 7EST #HICAGO 4HE BRIDE IS THE DAUGHTER OF #HRIS -URPHY AND -ELISSA $IEBOLD AND 3UE -URPHY OF -OKENA 4HE GROOM IS THE SON OF -R AND -RS *EFFREY .AGY OF $IXON 3ERVING AS MAID OF HONOR WAS +ATELYN 2OE 4HE BEST MAN WAS "ENJAMIN .AGY 4HE BRIDE IS EMPLOYED AT 7EBER 3HANDWICK IN #HICAGO 4HE GROOM IS EMPLOYED BY $AVITA $IALYSIS IN "OURBONNAIS 4HE COUPLE RESIDE IN 4INLEY 0ARK
Tiffani Eckhardt & Ryan Near 4IFFANI %CKHARDT AND 2YAN .EAR OF &RANKLIN 'ROVE ANNOUNCE THEIR ENGAGEMENT 4HE BRIDE ELECT IS THE DAUGHTER OF *EFFERY AND 2AYETTA %CKHARDT OF &RANKLIN 'ROVE HER FIANC£ IS THE SON OF "ILL .EAR OF &RANKLIN 'ROVE AND 4AMMY AND 2USTY ,OOMIS OF ,EE #ENTER 4HE BRIDE ELECT IS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER AT $OLLAR 4REE IN $IXON HER FIANC£ IS A TRANSPORT DISPATCHER AT 2IVER "END 4RANSPORT IN 2OCHELLE 4HE COUPLE ARE PLANNING A 3EPT WEDDING AT #HAPLIN #REEK (ISTORIC 6ILLAGE IN &RANKLIN 'ROVE )NVITATIONS WILL BE SENT
Katherine Reed & Denver Kinder
2ICHARD AND 3USAN 2EED OF 3TERLING ANNOUNCE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THEIR DAUGHTER +ATHERINE 2EED OF %UREKA TO $ENVER +INDER OF %UREKA THE SON OF *OY +INDER OF %UREKA AND THE LATE 4OM +INDER 4HE BRIDE ELECT IS A GRADUATE OF 3TERLING (IGH 3CHOOL AND "RADLEY 5NIVERSITY 3HE IS A JUNIOR HIGH ART TEACHER AT 0EKIN 3CHOOL $ISTRICT HER FIANC£ IS A GRADUATE OF %UREKA (IGH 3CHOOL AND %UREKA #OLLEGE (E IS EMPLOYED BY #/5.429 &INANCIAL 4HE COUPLE ARE PLANNING A *UNE WEDDING CEREMONY AT %UREKA #HRISTIAN #HURCH )NVITATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT
Engagement of Engagement of
Rachel Donnelly & Austin Krone -ICHAEL AND $EBBIE $ONNELLY OF 2OCK &ALLS ANNOUNCE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THEIR DAUGHTER 2ACHEL $ONNELLY OF 3TERLING TO !USTIN +RONE OF 3TERLING THE SON OF -ARY +AY (ERNANDEZ OF 3TERLING AND $ENNIS +RONE OF 2OCK &ALLS 4HE BRIDE ELECT IS EMPLOYED BY 3AUK 6ALLEY "ANK HER FIANC£ IS EMPLOYED BY "EST #OB ,,# 4HE COUPLE ARE PLANNING A *UNE WEDDING AT $EER 6ALLEY 'OLF #LUB )NVITATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT
Chelsea Mcguire & Craig McCormack *OHN AND #AROL -CGUIRE OF $IXON ANNOUNCE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THEIR DAUGHTER #HELSEA OF 0HOENIX TO #RAIG -C#ORMACK OF 0HOENIX THE SON OF -ALACHY AND -ARTHA -C#ORMACK OF +OKOMO )ND 4HE BRIDE ELECT ALSO IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE $IANA -CGUIRE 4HE BRIDE ELECT IS A GRADUATE OF 0ARADISE 6ALLEY (IGH 3CHOOL IN 0HOENIX HER FIANC£ IS A GRADUATE OF 4IPTON (IGH 3CHOOL IN 4IPTON )ND (E IS EMPLOYED BY .ORANCO -ANUFACTURING 4HE COUPLE ARE PLANNING A 3EPT WEDDING AT $IXON %LKS 0AGE 0ARK
50th Anniversary
35th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wiemken
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sinderman Sr.
-R AND -RS *IM 7IEMKEN OF 2OCK &ALLS WILL CELEBRATE THEIR TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -AY ! FAMILY CELEBRATION IS PLANNED *IM 7IEMKEN AND *AN "ERGE WERE MARRIED -AY IN 3TERLING 4HEY ARE THE PARENTS OF 2OBERT OF 3TERLING AND "RAD *ODI OF 4AMPICO 4HEY HAVE FOUR GRANDCHILDREN 4HOSE WISHING TO SEND GREETINGS MAY ADDRESS CARDS TO 3IXTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS ),
-R AND -RS 'ARY , 3INDERMAN 3R OF 3TERLING CELEBRATED THEIR TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -AY ! ,AS 6EGAS VACATION IS PLANNED 'ARY 3INDERMAN 3R AND $IANA "IBEAU WERE MARRIED -AY IN AN OUTSIDE CEREMONY 4HEY ARE THE PARENTS OF 'ARY & 3INDERMAN *R OF 2OCK &ALLS 4HOSE WISHING TO SEND GREETINGS MAY ADDRESS CARDS TO TH 0LACE 3TERLING ),
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Celebrating 90 Celebrating 90
June B. Teachout June B. Teachout of Sterling will celebrate her 90th birthday May 28, 2014. She was born May 28, 1924. The omission of gifts has been requested. She has two children, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1104 East 16th St., Sterling, IL 61081.
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Eula Chriest Eula M. Chriest of Tampico will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. May 25, 2014, at the home of Randy and Anna Wetzell, 305 W. Third St., Tampico. The omission of gifts has been requested. She was born May 30, 1924, and was married to the late Charles Chriest. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 403, Tampico, IL 61283.
Remember to pick up Celebrations photos Celebrations photos may be picked up anytime after the issue is published. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Sterling; and 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Dixon. For more information, call 815-625-3600, ext. 5501; 815-284-2222, ext. 5501; or 815-284-2224, ext. 5805.
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Petersen
40th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anderson of Rock Falls celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary May 11, 2014. Jim Anderson and Connie Fee were married May 11, 1974, at West Sterling Mennonite Church. They are the parents of Hannah (Jared) LeFevre, and have two granddaughters. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 1203 Harbor Drive, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
Kenneth and Nancy Petersen of Morrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 25, 2014, with a dinner hosted by their children. Kenneth Petersen and Nancy Cook were married April 25, 1964, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. They are the parents of Vicki (Hank) Neels of Moline; Penny (Thomas) Milnes of Morrison; Yvonne (Randy) Smith of Wisconsin; and Anthony of Morrison. They have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 16820 Tanglewild Drive, Morrison, IL 61270.
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Payne & Shaddick -EGAN 0AYNE AND #AINAN 3HADDICK WERE UNITED IN MARRIAGE AT P M 3EPT AT 3T !NNE #ATHOLIC #HURCH IN $IXON &ATHER 4ONI +RETOWICZ OFFICIATED THE CEREMONY 4HE BRIDE IS THE DAUGHTER OF *UDGE *OHN AND *ANET 0AYNE OF $IXON 4HE GROOM IS THE SON OF 2ANDY AND $AWN 3HADDICK OF !MBOY AND *ASON AND ,YNN 3TREIT 4HE BRIDE WAS GIVEN IN MARRIAGE BY HER FATHER 3HE WORE A TULLE AND LACE STRAPLESS DRESS WITH A SOLID BEADED BELT A HEM LACE AND CHAPEL TRAIN 3HE CARRIED AN ALL WHITE BOUQUET OF LILIES AND ROSES WHICH INCORPORATED THE BRIDE S MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER S ROSARY AND A PIECE OF LACE FROM THE BRIDE S PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER S WEDDING VEIL 3ERVING AS MAID OF HONOR WAS 'INA 0AYNE OF #HICAGO SISTER OF THE BRIDE 4HE BRIDESMAIDS AND USHERETTES WORE STRAPLESS HIGH LOW DRESSES OF SANGRIA AND .IAGARA COLORS 4HEY CARRIED ROSES WITH COORDINATING COLORED RIBBON 4HE BRIDESMAIDS WERE +IM "OGARD 2ACHEL "REITZKA %LLEN #RISHAM +ORTNEY #UDDIGAN %LLEN &RITTS *AMIE -C"RIDE *ILL 0AYNE !LICIA 0RICE +ATIE 3IEBERT AND -EG 3TREIT THE USHERETTES WERE "EKAH &ENWICK -ARTHA 'RANSKOG AND *ENNY -C,AUGHLIN 3ERVING AS BEST MAN WAS .OAH 3HADDICK OF !MBOY BROTHER OF THE GROOM 4HE GROOMSMEN WERE #HARLES %LLIS $ANNY &RITTS "RANDON +LEIN %RIC -C,AUGHLIN *EFF 0AYNE -ATT 0AYNE !DAM 1UEST !DAM 3ELOOVER #HRIS 3TREIT AND 'REG 7ELKER 5SHERING THE EVENT WERE "RANDON -ILLER 'REG -YERS AND -ARTIN 6AESSEN 4HE WEDDING ASSISTANTS WERE "ROOKE 2OWE AND "RITTANY (ERWIG BOTH FRIENDS OF THE COUPLE 4HE FLOWER GIRL WAS %LIZABETH 0AYNE NIECE OF THE COUPLE 3ERVING AS RING BEARER WAS 'RADY
-C,AUGHLIN SON OF FRIENDS OF THE COUPLE 4HE READERS WERE +IM (ANSON #ONNIE "ECKER -ICHELLE 7ADE AND 4IM AND ,AUREN &RITTS 3ERVING AS GIFT BEARERS WERE +ATIE ,INEHAN +ATIE +ING AND -ARY "RIDICH 4HE ALTAR SERVERS WERE "RAD &RITTS COUSIN OF THE BRIDE AND *OEY 2YAN FRIEND OF THE BRIDE AND THE #OMMUNION MINISTERS WERE -ARY &RITTS AND #HERYL 0RENDERGAST 4HE 2OCK 2IVER 6ALLEY 3TRING 1UARTET PERFORMED 3CHUBERT S h!VE -ARIA v AND -ENDELSSOHN S h7EDDING -ARCH v 6OCAL SELECTIONS INCLUDED h(OW "EAUTIFULv AND h7E !RE /NE "ODY v 4HE RECEPTION WAS AT $EER 6ALLEY 'OLF #LUB IN $EER 'ROVE %D AND .ANCY &RITTS UNCLE AND AUNT OF THE BRIDE AND *IM AND -ARY &RITTS GODPARENTS OF THE BRIDE WERE THE HOSTS AND HOSTESSES 4HE TABLES AT THE $EER 6ALLEY RECEPTION FEATURED FLOWER DISPLAYS OF WHITE HYDRANGEAS SPIDER MUMS AND GREEN CARNATIONS 4ABLES FEATURED DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF CAKES TOPPED WITH CREAMY WHITE ROSES AND LILIES 4HE DECORATIONS WERE EXPERTLY DESIGNED BY #ARLA (ILL #INDY -ATSKO AND 4HERESA -ILLER ALL FRIENDS OF THE BRIDE 2ITA :ALE FAMILY FRIEND OF THE BRIDE PRODUCED A VIDEO FROM A COMPILATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS CHRONICLING SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE LIVES OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM 4HIS VIDEO WAS SHOWN DURING THE DANCES AT THE RECEPTION *EANETTE AND 2ICH (UBBARD FRIENDS OF THE BRIDE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED THE WEDDING PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE VIDEOS SHOWN AT THE WEDDING RECEPTION 4HE BRIDE GRADUATED FROM #REIGHTON 5NIVERSITY 3HE IS A PHARMACIST AT 7ALGREENS IN 3TERLING 4HE GROOM IS EMPLOYED BY )BERDROLA 2ENEWABLES IN 4ISKILWA 4HE COUPLE RESIDE IN $IXON AFTER A HONEYMOON IN 0UNTA #ANA
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Share those special memories with Celebrations Celebrations features weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and four- or five-generation photos. As a special way to preserve these memorable occasions, quarter-, half- or full-page announcements can be purchased. Paid announcements are determined by word count: NO MORE THAN WORDS for a quarter page, no more THAN WORDS FOR A HALF page, and up to 340 words for a full page. Those paying for announcements will have the opportunity to proof them before publication. Customers will be called when the announcement is ready to be proofed. At that time, any corrections or additions can be made as needed at SVM’s Dixon and Sterling offices. For convenience, proofs will
be emailed without calls whenever possible. Photos may be submitted in color or black and white, and in any size. Emailed photos should be in JPEG format with a resolution of 200 and a width of at least INCHES FOR BEST QUALITY !LL announcements can be printed without photos if desired. Celebration forms are available at the Telegraph and Daily Gazette classified departments or by email. Sauk Valley Media is not responsible for errors due to unreadable information. A 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 photos), and fullpage paid (up to four photos).
The wedding form should be returned preferably within 2 to 4 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), halfpage 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). Announcements beginNING WITH THE TH ANNIVERSARY AND THEN IN YEAR increments up to 60 years, can be at no charge. Other increments will require a paid announcement. Anniversaries of 70 years and more are at no charge in a paid format; the announce-
ment size will be determined by the editor. After 60th-year anniversaries, SVM will publish free announcements, without special wording, withOUT THE YEAR INCREMENT restriction. Birthday announcements for area seniors 80 years of age and older can be at no charge without special wording. There is a charge for those younger than 80. The basic (free) form (one current photo), quarterpage paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos) are available. For 100th and older birthdays, SVM 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. Reunion items will be edited due to space limitations, and lists of all those attending are not available in the free format. Photos also are not available for a free announcement, but can be used in any of the paid announcements. If 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. Large group photos with long lists of names may require at least a halfpage paid announcement. Note: A group photo for a class reunion only can be submitted at no charge for the Scrapbook page of SV Weekend by email to photos@saukvalley.com or in person. For publication in Celebrations, class reunions
of 70 years and more will be available in the quarterpage 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. Multiple photos from the same submitter will need to be on a paid basis. Generation announcements are, of course, available on a paid (custom) basis in quarterpage (one photo), half-page (two photos), and full-page (up to four photos) form. For more information regarding Celebrations, CONTACT !NDREA -ILLS AT EXT OR EXT EMAIL amills@saukvalley.com or call the classified department at either number. Email celebration@saukvalley.com to submit Celebrations announcements.
Five Generations The Smith Family Five generations of the Smith family recently gathered. They are (sitting) Jacob Queckborner, father, holding daughter, BryLee Jeane Ellen Queckborner; and (standing) Carol Smith, greatgreat-grandmother; Laura Folkers, greatgrandmother; and Jill Queckborner, grandmother.
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4HE FLOWER GIRLS WERE !LYSSA %PISCOPO FRIEND OF THE BRIDE $ELANEY %PISCOPO GODDAUGHTER OF THE BRIDE AND %LIZA AND 3USANNAH 2OFFE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM 4HE RING BEARERS WERE $YLAN "ATTEN NEPHEW OF THE BRIDE /WEN (UBER COUSIN OF THE BRIDE AND HONORARY RING BEARER WAS "RODY "ATTEN NEPHEW OF THE BRIDE ! DINNER AND RECEPTION FOLLOWED THE CEREMONY AT THE (OLIDAY )NN #HICAGO -ART 0LAZA 4HE BRIDE IS A GRADUATE OF "RADLEY 5NIVERSITY WITH A "ACHELOR OF 3CIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING 4HE GROOM ALSO IS A GRADUATE OF "RADLEY 5NIVERSITY WITH A "ACHELOR OF !RTS DEGREE IN HISTORY AND A MASTERgS DEGREE IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FROM #OLORADO 3TATE 5NIVERSITY 4HEY BOTH WORK IN #HICAGO #ARISSA AS AN ASSISTANT CLINICAL MANAGER OF A TELEMETRY UNIT AND *OHN AS A HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 4HE COUPLE HONEYMOONED IN *AMAICA AND RESIDE IN .ILES WITH THEIR TWO DOGS AND A CAT
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Prankus & White
Oct. 4, 2013
Rebecca Aranka Prankus and Brandon Anthony White were married Oct. 4, 2013. The Rev. Marcia Boyer officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Irene Prankus of Chicago. The groom is the son of Chris and Gina White of Rock Falls. The maid of honor was Nicole McKeehan, friend of the bride and groom. The bridesmaids were Kim Stamp, cousin of the bride; Wendi Fisher, sister-in-law of the bride; and Katie Stamp, cousin of the bride. The best man was Don Lee, cousin of the groom. The groomsmen were Russell Mull, friend of the bride and groom; Ron Prankus, brother of the bride; and Greg Frieders, friend of the bride and groom. The wedding and reception were held at Hawk’s View Country Club in Lake Geneva, Wis. Brandon and Rebecca are both 2012 graduates of Carthage College. Brandon is employed at Rustoleum Distribution Center, and Rebecca is employed at Jockey International Inc. The couple reside in Kenosha, Wis.
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon White
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. George Hallman
George and Janet Hallman of Dixon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 9, 2014. A family celebration will be this summer in Mankato, Minn. George and Janet were married May 9, 1964, at Grace Lutheran in Mankato. George was born in Mankato, the son of the late Aaron and Georgia Hallman. Janet also was born in Mankato, the daughter of the late Victor and Noreen Freeberg. George and Janet are self-employed, operating several businesses in the Sterling and Rock Falls area.
They are members of the Dixon Elks Lodge and Sterling Moose Club. George and Janet have three daughters, Cheryl (Matt) Sisson of Milwaukee; Denice (Dave) Doss of Sterling; and Kristine (Todd) Kurth of Minneapolis. They have seven grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Abigail, Dylan, Reilly, Emily, and Fischer. They both enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 861, Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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55th Anniversary
55th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Yount
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Zschiesche
-R AND -RS *ERRY 9OUNT OF /REGON WILL CELEBRATE THEIR TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY *UNE *ERRY 9OUNT AND "EVERLY 3HEELY WERE MARRIED *UNE AT THE -ETHODIST #HURCH OF -OUNT -ORRIS 4HEY ARE THE PARENTS OF *ODY 9OUNT *UDE 9OUNT *EFFREY 9OUNT AND *ILL -ILLHOUSE
4HEY HAVE SIX GRANDCHILDREN TWO STEPGRANDCHILDREN AND FOUR STEP GREAT GRANDCHILDREN (ELP US CELEBRATE *ERRY AND "EVERLY 9OUNT S TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH AN OPEN HOUSE FROM TO P M 3UNDAY *UNE AT 0INE #RICKER #AFE "ANQUET (ALL % -ASON 3T 0OLO ),
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!LASKA AND 4EXAS 4HEY HAVE MADE HOMES IN 0ROPHETSTOWN $AVENPORT AND CURRENTLY IN ,YNDON !LONG THIS REMARKABLE JOURNEY THEY HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH THREE CHILDREN "RIAN ,ISA AND "RADLEY AND SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN
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Mr. & Mrs. David Kierczynski -R AND -RS $AVID +IERCZYNSKI OF 2OCK &ALLS WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -AY $AVE +IERCZYNSKI AND &RAN $E(ASQUE WERE MARRIED -AY AT 3T -ARY #ATHOLIC #HURCH IN 0ERU )LL 4HEY ARE THE PARENTS OF "ILL DECEASED IN $OUG OF 2OCK &ALLS -ELINDA *OE ,UDWIG OF 2OCK
'ORDON AND ,ONNA :SCHIESCHE CELEBRATED YEARS OF MARRIAGE -AY -ARRIED IN IN THE #ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN 0ROPHETSTOWN THESE HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS STARTED THEIR LIVES TOGETHER AS A MILITARY FAMILY STATIONED IN BOTH
&ALLS AND "RIAN OF !URORA 4HEY HAVE EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN 3TEPHANIE +IERCZYNSKI OF 4AMPICO $ESIREE AND *ASMYN +IERCZYNSKI OF 2OCK &ALLS *USTIN AND "RYAN ,UDWIG OF 2OCK &ALLS AND *ACOB *ENNA AND +ATIE +IERCZYNSKI OF 'ENEVA $AVE AND &RAN ARE BOTH RETIRED AND ENJOY TRAVELING FISHING AND SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
'REG AND #AROL (ICKS )VES CELEBRATED YEARS OF MARRIAGE ON !PRIL 4HEY MET AT 7HITE 0INES 3KATING 2INK AND MARRIED A YEAR LATER IN $IXON 4HEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN $IANE 0ETE $RAKE IN 3T 0AUL -INN PARENTS TO *ESSICA AND 4AYLOR $EAN 4ASHA )VES RESIDE IN 2OCKFORD WITH THEIR SON #ARSON THEIR DAUGHTER 3YDNEY WENT TO HEAVEN IN $EBRA 4ODD &LEURY LIVE IN +ANSAS #ITY -O WITH THEIR CHILDREN
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Mr. & Mrs. Randy Etheridge Mr. & Mrs. Frank Reeverts
Frank and Karen (Nutt) Reeverts will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 15, 2014. They were married May 15, 1964. They are the parents of two sons, Bradley (Angie) Reeverts and Gary (Connie) Reeverts. They also have two granddaughters, Emma Lucille
Reeverts and Cecilia Louise Reeverts. An open house will be held in their honor from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the United Church of Byron. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 127 S. Maple, Byron, IL 61010.
Randy and Beth Etheridge of Tampico will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, May 17, 2014, with an open house hosted by their children from 5 p.m. to ?? at Henrekin Farms, 28750 Hahnaman Road, Deer Grove. Randy Etheridge and Beth VanLanduit were married May 18, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico. They are the parents of Scott (Andrea) Etheridge of Princeton
and Staci (Eric) Shaffer of Tampico. They are blessed with five grandchildren, Carson, Casey, and Collyns Etheridge; and Price and Kennedi Shaffer. Randy is the owner, operator of Randy’s Truck Repair in Tampico, and Beth is a retired hairdresser and is employed by CGH Medical Center as a CPR instructor. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. It is requested that gifts be omitted.
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Mr. & Mrs. José Herrera Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Leal
Frank and Linda Leal of Rock Falls celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary May 1, 2014. Frank Leal and Linda Rivera were married May 1, 1974. They are the parents of Andrea
(Nich) Panice and Sara. They are the grandparents to Sydney Reyes and Brady Root; and stepgranddaughters Andie, Jalee, and Josie Panice. They both work at Wahl Clipper.
Mr. and Mrs. José M. Herrera Sr. of Rock Falls celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary April 30, 2014. José Herrera Sr. and Julie Leal were married April 30, 1974, in Morrison. José is employed at CPS in Dixon, and Julie works at Wahl Clipper. They are the parents of José (Traci) of Tucson, Ariz.; Daniel (Tracy) of Rock Falls; and Rich (Lindsay)
Herrera of Sterling. They have seven grandchildren, Alexis, Taylor, A.J., Haylee, Jett, Braiden, and Julian Herrera. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to the couple at 705 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. A family celebration will take place at a later date.
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Four Generations 25th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Mike Devers Mike and Paula Devers of Rock Falls celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary May 7, 2014. Mike and Paula were married May 7, 1989, at First Christian Church in Sterling by the Rev. Randy Collinson. Mike is the son of Don and Beulah (deceased) Devers. Paula is the daughter of Paul (deceased) and Marge Wolber. They are the proud parents of Amber Devers of Springfield and
Doug Devers of Rock Falls. Paula recently graduated from Sauk Valley Community College with an associate degree in nursing. She is employed at CGH as a registered nurse. Mike will be graduating from Sauk Valley Community College with an associate degree in multi-craft technology in May this year. The couple will be celebrating their anniversary with a trip to the Caribbean.
Graduation
The Williamson Family Four generations of the Williamson family gathered April 30, 2014, to celebrate the fourth birthday of Huston Daniel Williamson. They are (from left) Mark Williamson, grandpa; Laurin Williamson, great-grandpa; Huston Williamson, “firefighter,” son; and Eric Williamson, father.
New Arrival 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 21.25 inches
Ashley Renée Clayton-Burks Ashley Renée Clayton-Burks will graduate from the radiologic technology (rad-tech) program on May 16, 2014, at Sauk Valley Community College, having earned an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Ashley “Aunt Ashley,” we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! We know you will be successful in anything you set your mind to. We love you! DJ,
Kelly, Jackson and Olivia We are so proud of you. You have worked so hard and have made lifelong friends. You are amazing. Love, Mom and Dad Congrats Sissy! So proud of you! Love you, Heidi Great job, Mom, I love you – Kirby Ashley, I am so proud of you and the hard work you have put into achieving your goal. I love you so much – Christopher
Kathryn Libby Acker Mathiesen Ken and Holly Mathiesen of Caledonia, with big sister, Ellie, welcomed daughter, Kate, at 11:27 a.m. March 15, 2014. Kathryn Libby Acker Mathiesen weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 21.25 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Sibyl Acker of Polo. Paternal grandparents are Matt and Cindy Mathiesen of Belvidere. We welcome you into our family, Kate. You are such a beautiful gift from God!
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