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Gwen Wiemken & Steven Strum
Gwen Wiemken and Steven Strum, both of Dixon, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Howard (Barb) Wiemken and Christine Aguayo, all of Dixon; her fiancé is the son of Oscar and Teresa Strum of Dixon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Dixon High School and Sauk Valley Community College. She is employed by KSB Hospital. Her fiancé is a graduate of Dixon High School and Northern Illinois University. He is employed by Nicklaus Financial. The couple are planning an Oct. 10, 2015 wedding at the Mendota Civic Center.
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Spencer Seggebruch & Paige Lemmon Brent Seggebruch and Kelly Gearhart of Dixon announce the engagement of their son, Spencer Seggebruch of St. Louis, to Paige Lemmon, the daughter of Mitchell Lemmon and Kim Lindauer, all of Edwardsville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Edwardsville High School and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She attends St. Louis University School of Law. Her fiancé is a graduate of Dixon High School and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is employed by R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management. The couple are planning a Sept. 19, 2015 wedding at St. John United Methodist Church in Edwardsville. Invitations have been sent.
Steve and Shirley Genz of Rock Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitni Genz of Roscoe, to Jeremy Bye of Roscoe, the son of Kevin Bye of Machesney Park and Barb Wakeley of Poplar Grove. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Rock Falls High School, a 2008 graduate of Rockford College, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and a 2013 graduate of Rockford University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Her fiancé is a 2004 graduate of North Boone High School in Poplar Grove. He is a firefighter and union carpenter, employed by Dunnet Bay, as a foreman. The couple are planning a Sept. 26, 2015 wedding.
50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Young Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Young of Rock Falls will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 8, 2015. Ronald Young and Anna Ordean were married Aug. 8, 1965, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. They are the parents of Erik (Chris) Young and Heather Young, both of Rock Falls. They have two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Celebrations 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 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501, or 815-284-2224.
Celebrations Editor: Andrea Mills, ext. 5575 Mary Near, assisting, ext. 5530 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 email photos and information.
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50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Pashon Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pashon will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Aug. 5, 2015. Charles Leroy Pashon and Betty Darling were married on Aug. 5, 1955, in Phoenix City, Alabama. The two have been farming in this area for the past 56 years. They are the parents of Steve (Cathy) of Davenport, Iowa; Deb Patterson of Sterling; Patty (deceased); Cindy (Brad) Cassens of Allenspark, Colorado; Cheryl Riley
of Kernersville, North Carolina; and Tim (Nan) of Sterling. They have 14 grandchildren (one deceased) and 14 great-grandchildren. There will be an open house at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Sterling American Legion. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Greetings may be mailed to 21513 Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
30th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Fritz Terry and Theresa (Williamson) Fritz will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Aug. 9, 2015. They are the parents of Shawn (Mendy) Fritz of Rock Falls, Terra (John) Janssen of Blackduck, Minnesota, and Jon (Jami Eggleston) Fritz of Sterling. They have seven grandchildren,
Courtney (Brandon) Carter; Lauren, Savanna, and Connor Fritz; Breanna Hamilton; and Trevor and Jayci Lyn Janssen. They like boating, snowmobiling, walking on the beach in Jamaica, and being with family and friends, and their pets in Theresa’s gazebo.
Having been united in marriage in the Methodist Church, Westfield, Robert D. Sr. and Evelyn A. (Young) Thomas will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 8, 2015. Parents of the couple are the late Harold and Ruby Young, Westfield, and Betty and the late Robert L. Thomas, Greenup. Bob and Evelyn have one son, Robert Jr. (Kimberly), Summerville, South Carolina. He teaches anatomy and physiology at Trident College, Charleston, South Carolina. Robert Sr., who has a master’s
degree from the University of Illinois Library School, retired from Sauk Valley Community College Learning Resource Center in 2002 after 32 years of service. He served as librarian and then coordinator for almost 20 years. He also served on the Dixon Public Library Board for almost 20 years. Evelyn, a graduate of Northern Illinois University, is a retired substitute teacher for Dixon Public Schools. Originally from east central Illinois, Bob and Evelyn have lived in Dixon for 45 years.
25th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Ortgiesen Mr. and Mrs. Garry Ortgiesen of Dixon will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 6, 2015. Garry Ortgiesen and Katie (Donoho) Burkitt were married Aug. 6, 1990, at the Clark County
Courthouse in Las Vegas. Katie’s children are Cleve, Scott, and Christie. Garry’s children are Doug, Randy, Tim, Lorena, and Shawn. Best wishes may be sent to P.O. Box 631, Dixon, IL 61021.
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Happy Birthday! Open House Please come and celebrate with family and friends William “Wes” Fisher’s 90th birthday! Date: Aug. 16, 2015 (Sunday) Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Place: Candlelight Inn reception room, 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls Hors d’oeuvres and cake provided “No gifts” requested Cards may be sent to 605 W. 19th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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Happy 82nd birthday to Robert Knicl on July 31, 2015. He was owner of Knicl Refrigeration until he retired in 2007. Bob also is retiring as a Lee County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, serving 50 years for the last five sheriffs. His hobbies are working on his
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antique cars; target shooting at Tri County Gun Club, where he earned many trophies over the years; and deer hunting, which he still does and has enjoyed for the past 57 years. Robert and his wife, Lorraine, also celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in July.
Nancy Cleary of Dixon will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at the K of C Hall in Dixon. All friends and relatives are invited to join in her celebration given by her children and grandchildren. The omission of gifts has been requested. Cards may be sent to 507 Depot Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
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In celebration of the Contreras brothers’ August birthdays, there will be an open house with food served from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at 406 Jackson Ave., Dixon. The omission of gifts is requested, your presence is gift enough!!
The Contreras brothers, all born in August to Eustaquio and Florentina (Ruiz) Contreras of Dixon, are celebrating. (From left) Joseph “Chico,” turned 75 on Aug. 1, U.S. Navy veteran, USS Randolph, 1958-1961; Ralph celebrating 90 on Aug. 12, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, World War II South Pacific and China theaters; Jesse, turning 89 on Aug. 18, U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II in Germany; and Larry, celebrating 85 on Aug. 11, U.S. Air Force veteran, overseas during the Korean War. Other siblings are Esther Anderson, born June 20, 1932, and Julie Contreras, Oct. 5, 1937. Loving memories of Gilbert, Aug. 4, 1933; Nelo, (U.S. Army), Sept. 6, 1923; Helen, Aug. 18, 1929; and Angie, Aug. 1, 1940, all deceased, remain in our hearts.
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Sally Doering of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Sterling, will celebrate her 80th birthday Aug. 13, 2015. She was born Aug. 13, 1935, and is married to William. She has five children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 902 Oakwood, West Plains, MO 65775.
Cecil Eisenberg of Amboy will celebrate his 89th birthday Aug. 7, 2015. He was born Aug. 7, 1926, and is married to Peggy. He has three children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to One E. Main St., Amboy, IL 61310.
Pat Johnson Batten and Howard Batten of Tampico will celebrate their 80th birthdays with an open house, hosted by their family, from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, 2015, at 207 N. Benton St., Tampico, the home of their son, Dave Batten. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. Pat was born Aug. 15, 1935, and Howard was born Aug. 16, 1935. They have three children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 362, Tampico, IL 61283.
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Jack Smith Jack Smith of Dixon will celebrate his 80th birthday Aug. 10, 2015. He was born Aug. 10, 1935, and married Hilda. He has two children. Cards may be sent to 566 Wolverine Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.
Reunions Henry Hinrichs Family Reunion The 2015 Henry Hinrichs family reunion was at Polo park. About 60 from the Sterling area, along with those from southern Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Iowa, attended the noon dinner. Merle and Lucille Wolfley and family were the chairmen. The 2016 reunion will be July 17, 2016, at the park, with Nancy Riesselman as hostess.
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Carrie Cartwright of Dixon will celbrate her 92nd birthday today, Aug. 4, 2015. She was born Aug. 4, 1923, and was married to the late James Cartwright. She has one son. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
John Cornelius of Dixon will celebrate his 90th birthday Aug. 10, 2015. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, and was married to the late Betty Cornelius. He has two sons and several grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Mary Sanford Mary Sanford of Dixon will celebrate her 90th birthday with a family gathering. She was born Aug. 9, 1925, and was married to the late Fred Sanford. She has two daughters, two sons (one deceased), and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon IL 61021.
Manon Reunion The Manon reunion will be at noon, Aug. 16, 2015, at Sinnissippi Park in Sterling. Those attending are asked to bring a meat dish, a dish to pass, and their own drinks. For more information, call Kathy Van Horn at 815-499-9176.
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Retirement It is time to say goodbye To all your colleagues and mates. And enter that phase of life Which has come after a long wait. It is now time to pack up And accept our adieu. Have a happy, retired life. Congratulations to you. Lori Phalen, Physical Therapist, is retiring after 34 years of service at CGH Medical Center. Please join us for a celebration to honor her starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Cochran’s Pub. Cards may be sent to 119 state Route 26, Ohio, IL 61349.
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CGH Medical Center Introduces
Jacob R. Hopping, MD General Surgery
We are pleased to announce that Jacob R. Hopping, MD has joined CGH Medical Center as a General Surgeon. Dr. Hopping received his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and his BS from Bradley University in Peoria. He completed a General Surgery residency at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hopping is accepting new patients at his office at CGH Main Clinic, 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling. To schedule an appointment, call 815.625.4790.
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Graduation Happy 80th, Frank Palumbo!!
Frank was born Aug. 8, 1935, in New York City. He grew up, and was educated, on the East Coast. He moved to Indiana University for his master’s degree, where he met his wife, Donna. Frank and Donna were married in Chicago, where he taught for 7 years. They moved to Sterling in 1966, and began teaching and coaching at Sauk Valley Community College, retiring in 1993. Frank and Donna are celebrating 56 years together, and have three sons, Tim (Ann) in Chicago, Rick in Japan, and Ron (Suzanne) in Morrison. They have been blessed with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Known as “coach” to many students and athletes, true sports fan, continues to stay active as an avid tennis player and master of yard work.
Elizabeth Accardi graduated May 10, 2015, from the University of Illinois – Chicago with a master’s in nursing administration, and a master’s in business administration. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She currently is the nurse auditor at KSB. We are so proud of you. Andy, Kaitlyn, and Christopher
University of Illinois – Chicago Class of 2015
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Bryce Clayton Cullen graduated cum laude with honors on May 16, 2015, from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, with a degree in agricultural business. He has accepted a position as an
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artificial insemination specialist with East Central Select Sires in Waupun, Wisconsin. Bryce graduated in 2011 from Dixon High School, and currently lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Congratulations, Bryce!
University of Missouri Class of 2015
Jill Bushman, the daughter of Jim and Marilyn Bushman of Dixon, graduated on June 13, 2015, from North Central College. She received her Master of Arts degree in educational leadership with the principal endorsement. Jill has accepted an assistant principal position at Bardwell Elementary School in East Aurora, District 131. Congratulations on your achievement, Jill. We are so proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad
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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 125 words for a quarter page, no more than 250 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 5 inches for best quality. All 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 ensure accuracy. Weddings are available in basic (free) form (one photo only of the couple), quarter-page paid (one photo), halfpage paid (two photos), and full-page 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), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos). Anniversary announcements are available in the basic (free) form (one current photo only of the couple, no older than 5 years), quarterpage paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and fullpage paid (up to four photos). Announcements beginning with the 25th anniversary, and then in 5-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 announcement size will be determined by the editor. After 60th-year anniversaries, SVM will publish free announcements, without special wording, without the 5-year increment restriction. Birthday announce-
ments 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 of the individual), quarterpage paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and fullpage 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 quarterpage 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 half-page 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 quarter-page 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,
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