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Ben and Mary Ann Dunkin

celebrate their 60th

Ben Dunkin and Mary Ann Hendrickson celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on 26 June 2009 by traveling around Colorado with good friends from California. We were married at the Nodaway Methodist Church, Nodaway, Iowa at a double wedding with Deloris Hendrickson and Marvin Peterson. Marvin passed away three years ago - sad to say. The four of us did have parties for our 40th and our 50th in Villisca with friends and relatives.

Don and Kathy Myers

celebrate their 40th

Don and Kathy Myers of Villisca are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Don Myers, the son of Wilma (Ekstrand) Myers and the late Edwin Myers and Kathy Richards, daughter of the late Herman and Virginia (Baker) Richards were married on April 19, 1969.

Don and Kathy’s children and spouses, Tim and LaDonna Pafford; Tim and Ginny Peters; Brian and Shawna Roberts; Shane and Kadee Myers; Richard and Amber Mullen; and Justice Myers, along with the 14 grandchildren are honoring them with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to 103 S. 5th Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864.

Robert and Bernice Cerven

celebrate their 60th

Robert and Bernice Cerven are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on
Friday, February 20, 2009.

Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor.
Cards may be sent to the Cerven's home address, 2643 200th St., Stanton, IA 51573.

Bob and Elinor Brown

celebrate their 50th

Bob and Elinor Brown will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. In honor of this special occasion, their children and grandchildren are requesting a card shower in their honor.

Cards may be sent to Bob and Elinor at 119 N 5th Ave., Villisca, IA 50864

Herb and Martha Freeman

celebrated their 60th

The family of Herb & Martha Freeman, in honor of their parents and grandparents 60th Wedding Anniversary Dec. 24, 2008, is having a card shower or phone calls at 712-826-8491.

They would love to hear from family and friends!! Their address is 111 N. 3rd Ave., Villisca, IA 50864

Tom and Ruthella English

celebrate their 65th

Tom and Ruthella English, formerly of Villisca, will observe their 65th wedding anniversary November 10th. Mr. English and the former Ruthella Freeman were married November 10th, 1943 at the Methodist parsonage in Villisca. The couple’s children and their spouses are Douglas (deceased) and Susan English of Washington, Iowa and Robert and Barbara English of Harlan, Iowa. Their grandchildren and great grandchildren are Mark, Sara and Addison English of Washington, IA, Amy, Tyler and Brynn Marsh of Elkhorn Nebraska, Matt and Sara English of Omaha, Nebraska, and Andy and Erin English of Carlisle, Iowa

Cards of congratulations may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Tom English, 815 N. Marion, Washington, Iowa 52353

 

Mary Louise and Donald McIntosh

celebrate their 65th

Mary Louise (Johnson) and Donald H. McIntosh of Oxford, PA, formerly of Newark, DE, celebrated their 65th anniversary on Friday, September 12. They were married in Oakland, IA in 1943. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. and Grace Johnson of Oakland. He is the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry A. and Maud McIntosh of Villisca, IA.

She is a homemaker. He is retired from the DuPont Company. They resided in Newark, DE for 51 years before moving to Ware Presbyterian Village Retirement Community in Oxford, PA last year.

Their children are Fredric D. McIntosh and wife Sandra of Lancaster, CA; Ann McIntosh Corbett and husband Russell of Dayton, MD; William H. McIntosh and wife Lynne of Suwanee, GA; Jill McIntosh Stabley and husband John of Newark, DE; and Gregory J. McIntosh of Avondale, PA. They have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.


Gail and Sandy Kinser

celebrate their 50th

Gail and Sandy Kinser will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 7th. They were married at the Methodist Church in Villisca.

Their daughters, Gaillyn Garey of Villisca and Lori Kinser of Houston, Texas, along with their grandsons, Eligah, Israel and Dakota Garey are hosting a card shower for them.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 120 N 3rd Avenue, Villisca, Iowa, 50864

Ruth and Lawrence Lewis

celebrate their 70th

Freinds and family of Ruth and Lawrence Lewis gathered at the Villisca Good Samaritan Saturday, August 16, in celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. The above photo was taken on August 15, 1938 prior the their wedding day.

If you would like to acknowledge the couple for this momentous life mark, please send cards to 600 E. 6th St., Villisca, IA., 50864.

Tom and Janet Haley

celebrate their 45th

Tom and Janet Haley will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on July 26.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 1165 240th St., Nodaway, IA, 50857.

Carl and Lois Stephens

celebrate their 60th

The children of Carl and Lois Stephens, along with their families, are hosting an Open House to honor their parents' 60th Wedding Anniversary. The event will be held at the Villisca Community Center on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited for a time of visiting and reminiscing.

Carl and Lois were married June 6, 1948 in rural Gravity, Iowa. No gifts, please, as your presence will be their gift.

If you are unable to attend, you may send cards to 1232 US Hiway 71, Villisca, Iowa 50864.

Phil and Opal Hayes

celebrate their 65th

A card shower has been requested by the family of Phil and Opal Hayes in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary.

Phil Hayes and Opal Hilleary were married on July 24, 1943 in Washington, D.C.

Opal is the daughter of the late Clarence Hilleary of Villisca. Phil is the brother of Reva Marsh, a long time Villisca resident.

Phil and Opal's family includes daughter-in-law Nancy Hayes of Omaha, NE, son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Chyna Hayes of Grand Island, NE, daughter Lin Hagen of Sioux City, IA, and daughter Sharon Jo Whitman of Omaha, NE. They have twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Best wishes may be sent to them at 3117 Dodge, Sioux City, IA 51106.

Gayle and Linda

celebrate their 40th

The family of Gayle and Linda Heard would like to honor their 40th wedding anniversary with a card shower. They were married on February 10, 1968.

They have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Brad and Staci Sunderman, Damon and Danica; Jason and Darci Poston, Hunter and Karsyn; and Kyle and Misti Yates, Delaney, all of Villisca.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 117 N 4th Ave Villisca, IA 50864.

Darwin and Martha Linn

celebrate their 50th

Family and friends are invited to help Darwin and Martha Linn celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children are hosting the party at the American Legion Building in Corning, Saturday, November 10, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Darwin and Martha (Darnold) were married November 10, 1957, in Villisca, Iowa. They have two children, Patty (Randy) McPherren and Maggie (Tom) Lee and three grandchildren Blake McPherren and Morgan and Grace Lee.

The couple requests no gifts, because your presence, fellowship, and a good story will be gift enough.

Bob and Wilma Frey

celebrate their 40th

Bob and Wilma Frey will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on October 21. A card shower is planned. Please send cards to:

Bob and Wilma Frey
2251 Sierra Ave.
Sac City, IA 50583

Henry and Margaret Kernen, Jr.

celebrate their 50th

The family of Margaret and Henry Kernen, Jr., of Nodaway, Iowa, invite the public to an open house celebration at the Villisca Community Building, 207 S 3rd Ave., in Villisca, from 2 to 4 p.m., on September 9, 2007.

Help them celebrate 50 years of marriage and friendship.

Bill & Diane

celebrate their 25th

Bill and Diane Shipley will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on August 14, 2007. In honor of this special occasion, their children, Kyle, Alyssa, and Trever are hosting a card shower.

Cards may be sent to the couple at: 2408 Birch Ave, Nodaway, IA 50857.

Warren & Donna

celebrate their 40th

The family of Warren and Donna Chapman would like to honor their 40th wedding anniversary with a card shower. They were married on August 5, 1967.

They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Jeff Chapman and Bridget Van Ee of Kansas City MO; John, Debbie, Brett, Brandon and Bryson Chapman of Cabot AR; and Joe, Cindy, Craig, Payton and Reese Chapman of Treynor.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 4019 Gladbrook Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

Tom and Janice

celebrate thir 60th

Tom and Janice Focht were married on July 27, 1947. They are planning an informal 60th wedding anniversary open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at the Villisca Community Center. The event will be hosted by their children Marj and Wendell Thimmesch of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Nancy and Paul Erickson of Friendsville, TN, Kathy Focht of New York City, NY, and James and Carol Focht of Oklahoma City, OK. The couple request no gifts, only your presence.

Cards may be sent to 103 East 3rd Street, Villisca, IA 50864.

Bob & Evelyn Neal

celebrate their 65th

Bob and Evelyn will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on
May 23. Celebrating with them are their children Larry and Connie Neal of
Maryville, MO., Jim and Janet Beerman of Omaha, NE., and Anne Pedersen of Fort Madison, IA., along with 5 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cards and best wishes can be sent to 1243 Browning Ave., Villisca, IA. 50864.

Bill & Bonnie Garey

celebrate their 60th

The family of Bill and Bonnie Garey will be hosting a card shower in honor of their parent's 60th wedding anniversary on March 27, 2007.

Cards may be sent to 103 W. 4th Street, Apt. 2, Villisca, Iowa 50864.

WAYNE & DONNA SCOTT

celebrate their 60th

Wayne and Donna Scott are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, Saturday February 17, 2007, with an open house at The Bank in Villisca, from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M.

Their children and families are hosting the event: Russ and Kiki Scott, Brian and Kathy Peterson, and Carla and Dwight Smith along with their 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. All are welcome to come and join the celebration with them. Please let your presence be our cherished gift.

Cards may be sent to 108 S. 3rd Ave., Villisca, Iowa 50864.

Elvin & Ruth Moritz

celebrate

their 65th

Elvin and Ruth Moritz will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, February 3, 2007. They were married at Mt. Holly, New Jersey in a double ceremony with her brother, the late, Earl and Genny Schenck, of Clarinda, before Company F departed for Ireland during World War II.

Congratulations can be directed to the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, where the couple are currently both residing. Refreshments will be served there from 2 - 3 p.m. with family present. Cards may be sent to Elvin & Ruth Moritz, Villisca Good Samaritan Center, 202 Center Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

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