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Aileen Barney & Oscar Pereda Michael and Patricia Barney of Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter, Aileen Barney of Chicago, to Oscar Pereda, the son of Alicia Pereda of Chicago and the late Francisco Pereda. The bride-elect is employed in sales at AdvaCare Systems in Chicago. Her fiancé is employed in operations, also at Adva Care Systems. The couple is planning a June 2015 wedding in the Dominican Republic.
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Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Langholf II Celebrating 95 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Langholf II of Dixon will celebrate their 25th wedding Alice Wickert anniversary Nov. 2, 2014. Bruce Langholf II and Rosemarie Alice Wickert of Dixon will celebrate Eisenberg were married Nov. 2, 1989, at her 95th birthday Nov. 7, 2014. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. She was born Nov. 7, 1919, and was They are the parents of Ronda Scott of married to the late Dale Wickert. Dixon and Rob Ewald of Chicago. Cards may be sent to Heritage Square, They have two grandchildren. 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
Gerry Sailors Gerry Sailors of Sterling will celebrate her 90th birthday Nov. 5, 2014. She was born Nov. 5, 1924. She has three children, eight grandchildren (two deceased), and 16 greatgrandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1801 Avenue G, No. 216, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Celebrations 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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Robert Harris Robert C. Harris of Sterling celebrated his 80th birthday Oct. 23, 2014. He was born Oct. 23, 1934, and is married to Nila. He has two children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 2111 11th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
Celebrating 95
Ruth Miller Ruth Miller of Polo celebrated her 95th birthday Oct. 24, 2014. She was born Oct. 24, 1919. Cards may be sent to Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 703 E. Buffalo St. Polo, IL 61064.
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Mr. & Mrs. Ysidro Plata III Carrie Weaver and Ysidro Plata III were united in marriage at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 30, 2014, at Amazing Grace Church in Sterling. Pastor Loren Schlomer officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Lester and Vickie Weaver of Sterling. The groom is the son of Israel and
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Karen Donna of Sterling. Serving as maid of honor was Kate Olds. The best man was Tim Ries. The bride is employed by Tammerlane. The groom is employed by Prince Race Car Engineering. The couple reside in Sterling.
30th Anniversary
Stefanie Venghaus & Tanner Hahn Stephen and Joann Venghaus of Tucson, Arizona, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stefanie Venghaus of Dallas, to Tanner Hahn, the son of Tyler and Therese Hahn, all of Sugar Land, Texas. The bride-elect is a graduate of Sterling High School and Northwestern University. She is employed
as an associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Her fiancé is a graduate of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and Saint Louis University. He is a first officer with SkyWest Airlines. The couple are planning a May 9, 2015 wedding at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas.
65th Anniversary
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Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dorathy Brian and Catherine Dorathy of Rock Falls will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Nov. 3, 2014. Brian Dorathy and Catherine Boze were married Nov. 3, 1984, at First Congregational Church in Rock Falls.
They are the proud parents of Angela Dorathy, Adam (fiancée Elsa Canales) Dorathy, Andrea (Geoff) Wright, and Alec (fiancée Haylea Ehredt) Dorathy. They have five grandsons and two granddaughters.
Mr. and Mrs. John Castaneda of Sterling celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 23, 2014. John and Tomasa “Tomi” Castaneda were married Oct. 23, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church in El Paso, Texas. John is retired from NS&W, and Tomi is employed at Walmart. They are the parents of Stella (Mike) Fortney, Mary (Ken, deceased) Bennett, and Tom (Jami) Castaneda of Sterling; John (Cindy) Castaneda of South Elgin; and Victor (deceased). They have 11 grandchildren and
two stepgrandchildren, Ryan (Laura) Fortney of Westville, Indiana; Kelly Fortney, Michael Bennett, Melissa (Jeremiah) Sylvester, and Natalie Castaneda of Sterling; Ellie Castaneda of South Elgin; Joe Castaneda of Marshalltown, Iowa; Katie (Matt) DeSanto of Maple Park; Jonna Rasbach and Jacky and Jessi Ross of Littleton, Colorado; and James and Jade Castaneda (deceased). They also have eight great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren, Emma, Evie, Brynlee, Olivia, Bella, Sophia, Michael, Kya, Baylyn, Tori, Mark, DJ, and Johnny.
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Velma Kellen Velma Kellen of Mendota celebrated her 99th birthday Oct. 20, 2014. She was born Oct. 20, 1915. She has five children, seven grandchil-
dren, and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Heritage Health Care Center, 1201 First Ave., Mendota, IL 61342.
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 Dixon and Sterling.
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Gladys Typer Gladys Typer of Polo will celebrate her 90th birthday Nov. 10, 2014. She was born Nov. 10, 1924, and was married to the late Bill Typer. She has five children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1172 S. Union Road, Polo, IL 61064.
La Vonne “Bonnie” C. Williams of Rock Falls will celebrate her 80th birthday Nov. 9, 2014. The omission of gifts has been requested. She was born Nov. 9, 1934, and married James. A. Williams. She has three children, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
For more information, call 815-625-3600, ext. 5501; 815-284-2222, ext. 5501; or 815-284-2224.
Edward Hanlon, OD
Now Seeing Patients in Sterling Dr. Edward Hanlon is now seeing patients at the CGH Sterling Vision Center on Thursday mornings and all day on Fridays. The Vision Center is located at 10 W. Third Street. In addition, Dr. Hanlon will continue seeing patients at the CGH Morrison Vision Center, 105 South Heaton Street, where he has practiced since 2008.
To make an appointment, please call (815) 622-1208 (Sterling) or (815) 772-8225 (Morrison). Edward Hanlon, OD Optometrist
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Five Generations The Waldschmidt Family
Five generations of the Waldschmidt family gathered Aug. 30, 2014, at an open house at the home of Ann Stroup. They are (standing, from left) Nathan Stroup, father; and Thad Stroup, grandfather; and (sitting row, from left) Harvey Waldschmidt, great-greatgrandfather, holding Nora Shae Stroup, daughter; and Ann Stroup, greatgrandmother.
Donna Morse and Donald Fisk Donna Fisk Morse and Donald Fisk celebrated their 80th birthdays Oct. 25, 2014. Donna is retired from Unit No. 3’s cafeteria, and Don is
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WHAT TO WEAR NEXT YEAR Sauk Valley Media will be featuring “Letters to Santa” to be printed in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph Tuesday, December 23, 2014 We would like to invite children of the Sauk Valley area to participate.
Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 to be included in this section. Letters may be emailed to: letterstosanta@saukvalley.com Please confirm that your emailed letters have been received Letters can also be dropped off or mailed to:
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