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Marlo Martinez & Brett Boultinghouse Talen Gerber of Moline and Tim Hawkins of Sioux City, Iowa, were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury. Tony Hawkins and Jon Berbaum officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Rose Gerber of Fairbury. The groom is the son of Tony and Candy Hawkins of Geneseo. Serving as maid of honor was Beckah Gerber. The best man was Matt Hawkins. The bride is employed by Kohl’s in Sioux City. The groom is a counselor at Bishop Heelan School District in Sioux City. The couple reside in Le Mars, Iowa.
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Marlo Martinez and Brett Boultinghouse, both of Reno, Nevada, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Santiago and Berta Martinez of Rock Falls; her fiancé is the son of Cathy Boultinghouse-Meyer of Clinton Township, Michigan, and the late Terry Boultinghouse. The bride-elect is a graduate of Rock Falls High School. She is employed by the Bureau of Land Management. Her fiancé is a graduate of Alleman High School. He is employed by Sierra Nevada Deli Provisions. The couple are planning a Nov. 8, 2014 wedding. Invitations will be sent.
Amber Avelar & Patrick Chasco Amber Avelar, formerly of Walnut, and Patrick Chasco of Springfield announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Sheri Rhodes and Anthony Avelar Sr., both of Walnut; her fiancé is the son of Billie Pack of Peoria Heights and Pat and Luann Chasco of South Pekin. The bride-elect is a graduate of Bureau Valley High School and Illinois State University, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She is a fourthgrade teacher in the Springfield Public School System. Her fiancé is a graduate of Pekin Community High School. He is a computer programmer at MSF & W in Springfield. The couple were married Aug. 9, 2014, at Long Bridge Golf Course in Springfield.
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Kayla Betz & Aaron Swope Randy and Mary Betz of Sterling announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Allene Betz of Sterling, to Aaron Joseph Swope, the son of Joe and Regina Swope, all of Sterling. The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Sterling High School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, with a degree in biology. She is employed by Monsanto Co. in Muscatine, Iowa. Her fiancé is a 2009 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College, studying welding. He is employed by John Deere in Davenport, Iowa. The couple are planning an Oct. 10, 2014 wedding at Walt Disney’s Wedding Pavilion in Orlando, Florida. Invitations will be sent.
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Aletta Covell & Kurtis Danekas Aletta Covell and Kurtis Danekas, both of Sterling, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Todd and Esther Covell of Sterling; her fiancé is the son of Rick and Janice Danekas of Mount Morris. The couple are planning an Oct. 11, 2014 wedding. Invitations have been sent.
Bill and Cindy Jacobs of Lanark announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Jacobs of Mount Carroll, to Justin Burrington of Mount Carroll, the son of Mike Burrington of Shannon and the late Carla Burrington. The bride-elect is a graduate of Eastland High School. She is employed by Wahl Clipper. Her fiancé attended Eastland High School. He also is employed by Wahl Clipper. The couple are planning an Aug. 23, 2014 wedding at Dells Bells Wedding Chapel in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A local reception will be at a later date.
45th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. John Partington Mr. and Mrs. John Partington of Harmon celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Aug. 9, 2014. John Partington and June Kent were married Aug. 9, 1969. They are the parents of Denise (John) Roop of Minooka, Nancy Haley of Stillman Valley, Tim (Krista) Morrissey of Hartland, Wisconsin, and Tom Morrissey Jr. (deceased). They have 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to P.O. Box 4, Harmon, IL 61042.
Ronald and Illa Hay of Seaton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 501 Broadway, Sterling. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested. Ronald Hay and Illa Freas were married Sept. 5, 1964, at First United Methodist Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Terry (Dina) Hay and Tina (William Stage) Berry, both of Rock Falls, and Timothy (Catherine) Hay of Seaton. They have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to P.O. Box 102, Seaton, IL 61476.
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60th Anniversary
Lark and Janet Perry of Sterling celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 3, 2014, with a surprise open house celebration for family and friends at the Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls. They were married Aug. 17, 1954. They are the devoted parents to two daughters, Linda Perry and
Debra (Gary) Jones, and the proud grandparents of Richard Jones, Seth Jones, and Christopher Perry. They also have two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Danny Jones. Best wishes may be sent to 1514 Fisher St., Sterling IL 61081. Congratulations, Janet and Lark!!
Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Gail Terveer of Rock Falls will celebrate their 45th anniversary Aug. 23, 2014. Mark and Gail (Beal) Terveer were married Aug. 23, 1969, at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. They have spent most of their married life in Rock Falls, although they spent a few of the early years in West Frankfort. Mark retired in 2012, after working most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. Gail also retired in 2012, after many years
in the salon supply industry. The couple have three children, Andy (Jenny) Terveer and Amy (Bryan) Chastain, both of Sterling, and Abby (Chad) Wink of Pontiac. They have 10 grandchildren, Pilar, Ella, and Ashlyn Terveer; Josh, Sierra, Taylor, Jovi, and Cooper Chastain; and Aiden and Brandon Wink; and one great-grandson, Zaniel Terveer. They now enjoy time with family. Cards may be sent to 1306 Garfield St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
50th Anniversary Fifty years and still having fun! Betty Turner and Arlyn Oetting were married Aug. 23, 1964, at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Hazel Road in rural Sterling. They are the proud parents of three children, LeAnne, Lance (Lori), and Ryan (Jennifer). They have nine grandchildren, Bailey, Trevor, Claire, Jenna, Owen, Torri, Rhett, Ryan, and Lucy. An open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Our
Savior Lutheran Church, 21496 Hazel Road, Sterling. The church is 2 miles west of the old Lakeview Country Club. Come enjoy our small, country church, have some cake, and share some laughs. No gifts, please. Remember, we don’t stop laughing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop laughing! A family getaway is being planned for a later date.
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60th Anniversary Hunsberger 47th Wedding Anniversary Aug. 26, 1967 – Aug. 26, 2014
Another year. Forty-seven years ago, Dee and Al met at their favorite place, Blackhawk Lanes bowling facility. Congratulations Cards may be sent to Dee and Al Hunsberger, 1102 W. LeFevre, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Mr. & Mrs. John Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. John W. Atkinson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 28, 2014. John Atkinson and Norma Capes were married Aug. 28, 1954, at First Baptist Church in Rochelle. They are the parents of Susan
(Mark) LeMay, Cindy (Paul) Goldman, and David Atkinson, all of Ashton. They have seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to P.O. Box 313, Ashton, IL 61006
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Celebrating 100 years Mildred Smith
Happy 16th Birthday, Patrick Johnson 8-21-2014 Congrats on being able to drive by yourself! Love, Mom, Dad, and Maribeth
Mildred Smith of Mount Morris will celebrate her 100th birthday with a reception at 11 a.m. Sept. 7, 2014, during the fellowship time after worship at Mount Morris Church of the Brethren.
She was born Sept. 8, 1914. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Your presence is the only gift we request. Cards may be sent to 211 Sunset Lane, Mount Morris, IL 61054.
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Winifred "Winnie" Youngmark of Dixon will celebrate her 93rd birthday Aug. 30, 2014. She was born Aug. 30, 1921, and married Don Youngmark. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Wilbert "Wib" Boynton of Dixon will celebrate his 93rd birthday Aug. 23, 2014. He was born Aug. 23, 1921. He has two children. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seidel
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Seidel of Rock Falls celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Aug. 15, 2014. Paul F. Seidel and Carol Johnson were married Aug. 15, 1959, in Sterling. They are the parents of Debra (Ron) Conklen of Sterling; Tracy (Rick) Koeppen and Craig (Ronda) Seidel, both of Rock Falls; Jeff (Jodi) Seidel of Chadwick; and Paul (Jenny) Seidel of Oglesby. They have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 1005 10th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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LaVerne Thompson LaVerne Thompson of Walnut, formerly of Rock Falls, will celebrate his 87th birthday Aug. 22, 2014. He was born Aug. 22, 1927, and was married to the late Beverly Thompson. He has two children and three grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Walnut Manor, 308 S. Second St., Walnut, IL 61376
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The Cassens Family
Six generations of the Cassens family gathered recently. They are (sitting, from Five generations of the Cassens family gathered June 15, 2014, at a cabin in Nelleft) Janet Cassens, great-great-grandmother; Amy Luptak, 102, great-great-great- son. They are (front row, from left) Debbie Cassens, great-grandmother; Sylvia grandmother; and Jade Cassens, mother, holding Lily Dirks, 2 months, daughter; Myers, great-great-grandmother, holding Lily Dirks, daughter; and Jade Cassens, and (back row) Keith Cassens, great-grandfather; and Jason Cassens, grandfather. mother; and (standing) Jason Cassens, grandfather.
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Melvin Jackley Melvin Jackley of Rock Falls will celebrate his 80th birthday with a gathering of friends and family from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 23, 2014, at Harvest Time Bible Church on Dixon Avenue. Melvin was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Sterling, the son of John Jackley and Violet Morgan. He married Shirley Argraves, and they had four sons, three grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. Mel has been a meat cutter his whole life, retiring from Eagle’s, and still doing it today at County Market. Mel is an avid fisherman, and can be found fishing for catfish on the Rock River. Mel is a lifelong Bears and Cubs fan. The omission of gifts has been requested.
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Birthday Happy 81st Birthday Donna Ahlstrand
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Donna Ahlstrand will celebrate her 81st birthday Aug. 27, 2014. She was born Aug. 27, 1933, and was married to the late Wallace D. Ahlstrand for 53 years. She has three children, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-
grandchildren. She was employed by CGH Medical Center for 36 years, and is still active in the daily operation of her Rock Falls business, which she has owned for 27 years.
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90th Birthday To family and friends of Verna Reiff We invite you to celebrate with us the 90th birthday of our mother, Verna Reiff. Her birthday is Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. You can help us celebrate in a number of ways: 1. Come have a ball! A bowling ball, that is. Since Monday is mother’s bowling day, she would like to invite anyone interested to come to the alleys for cake and punch that morning. If you want to bowl as well, great! The address: Plum Hollow Family Center, 1933 State Route 26, Dixon. The time: 9 to 11 a.m. The fee to bowl: $5 (Plum Hollow will give everyone the senior rate that morning.) 2. Spare a moment. If bowling isn’t up your alley or
Graduation Carly Renee Capesius, the daughter of Dick and Penny Capesius, graduated May 4, 2014, from Aurora University in Aurora. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training. Carly graduated magna cum laude, Aurora University Honors Program, and PHI Eta Sigma National Honors Society. She also received the national AAHPERD Major of 2014 Award. She is employed with ATI, and working with Dr. Victor Romano, as a physician extender in Oak Park. Congratulations, Carly!! We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad, Ryan, Cassi, Ava, and Rayden
the date doesn’t work for you, stop in for a visit at Mother’s apartment when you’re able. Address below. 3. Follow through your delivery. Postal that is. Drop Mother a card. Her address is 1127B N. Jefferson Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Let’s bowl her over with love! No gifts, please. If you wish to do something for her, you can make a contribution to the CGH Health Foundation in her honor. Send your check, made out to CGH Health Foundation, to 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling IL 61081. Warm regards, Joyce Reiff Langholf and Peggy Reiff Miller
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Lakynn Lynn Mosher Aaron and Amanda Mosher of Prophetstown would like to announce the birth of Lakynn Lynn Mosher at 6:18 p.m. June 18, 2014. She came into this world at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22.5 inches long. Lakynn’s maternal grandparents are Brad and Sherri Clauson of
Strawberry Point, Iowa. Her paternal grandparents are John and Peggy Mosher of Prophetstown. Her maternal great-grandparents are Walter and Bev Clauson of Strawberry Point, Iowa, and Delores Stelken of Manchester, Iowa. Her paternal great-grandmother is Betty Carroll of Lanark.
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