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Norma Gangestad

celebrates her 80th

Norma Gangestad will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 12.

Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards can be sent to her at 115 N. 2nd Ave., Vilisca, IA 50864.

Shirley Ankeny

celebrates her 75th

The family of Shirley Ankeny is requesting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on
February 10, 2008.? Cards may be sent to her at 2335 Brooks Circle, Pea Ridge, Arkansas 72751.

 

Reva Marsh

celebrates her 90th

Reva (Mrs. Orville) Marsh is celebrating her 90th birthday on December 13. Her family is hosting a card shower in her honor.

Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 216 Redmon St. #1 Villisca, IA 50864.

Wayne Johnson

celebrates his 80th

On December 16th, Wayne Johnson of Villisca will be celebrating his 80th birthday. In honor of this event, his children are hosting a card shower. If anyone would like to send a card, Wayne's address is 113 N. 4th Avenue, Villisca, IA. 50864.

Children of the couple are Larry Johnson and wife Sandy of Iowa Falls, Danny Johnson and wife Alberta of Liberty, MO., Brenda Graffis and husband Don of Longmont, CO., Marcia Blain and husband Paul of Council Bluffs, Steve Johnson and wife Teri of Shenandoah.

Ben Dunkin

celebrates his 80th birthday

Ben Dunkin celebrated his 80th birthday in Oahu, Hawaii on 25 October 2007.

Ben graduated from VHS in May 1946, entered the USAF 12 June 1946, married Mary Ann Hendrickson on 26 June 1949, retired from the USAF on 10 August 1972, retired from the Poudre R-1 School district 1 March 1990. Been traveling and enjoying life since then. He looks pretty good for 80 doesn't he. When we traveled in Europe - people would tell him he looks like Ronald Reagan.

Pat Means

celebrates her 80th birthday

The family of Pat Means is hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on
October 4th. Cards may be sent to Pat at 508 S. 5th Ave., Villisca, Iowa.

Dale Spencer

celebrates his 70th birthday

The children of Dale Spencer will be holding a 70th Birthday Party for their father on Saturday, October 6th, 2007. It will be held at The Bank in Villisca from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

"I know that many of you know Dad and he would really appreciate it if you could come by that afternoon to say hi. He requests that there be no gifts. Please pass this information on to anyone else you know that may know Dad." ~~Alan

If you cannot attend and would like to send him a card, please send it to: Dale Spencer, 1680 US Hwy 71, Villisca, IA 50864.

MILDRED (MILLIE) DOAN

Mildred (Millie) Doan will celebrate her 90th birthday on July 24th. In honor of this special celebration the family requests a card shower in her honor.

Cards may be sent to Mildred at 600 E. 3rd Street, Villisca, Iowa 50864.

BILL GAREY

celebrates his 80th birthday

Bill Garey of Villisca will be celebrating his 80th birthday on July 14, 2007 and his family is hosting a card shower for the special occasion. Cards can be sent to Bill at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, 202 Central Ave., Villisca, Iowa 50864.

RUTH RAMSEY HOYT

celebrates her 90th birthday

Ruth Ramsey Hoyt will be 90-year-old on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006. Her children - Judy Madden and Clyde Hoyt - are requesting a card shower to honor her on this occasion. Two family dinners were held previously for celebrating. Cards may be sent to: 409 North U Ave., Villisca, IA 50864.

VELMA WHEELER

celebrates her 84th

An open house will be held in honor of Velma Wheeler's 84th birthday on December 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Bank in Villisca, IA. The celebration is being hosted by hers sons and their families. No presents please, just your presence would be appreciated.

Velma's actual birthday is January 23. If you are unavailable to attend the open house but wish to send birthday greetings, you may send them to Velma at 126 N 4th Ave., Villisca, IA. 50864.

WILSON WILHELM

celebrates his 90th

Wilson Wilhelm is observing his 90th birthday on Nov. 10, 2006.

Please help him celebrate by sending a card or a memory. Wil's address is 1193 130th Street. Villisca, Iowa 50864-8011

Wilma Bangston

celebrates her 90th

Robert Miller, Richard Bangston, Dr. Marty Shockey and fiance, Keith Eckles, along with their children and grandchildren, will host a community celebration in honor of their mother, Wilma Bangston, on her 90th birthday. This celebration will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2006, from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Villisca Community Building. Please stop by and offer your birthday wishes to Wilma at this time

Joan Boggess

celebrates her 80th birthday

Joan Boggess will be celebrating her 80th birthday on September 14. Her children are hosting a card shower for her. Joan is a Braillist for the Iowa Department of the Blind.
Greetings can be sent to her at: 103 S. 3rd Ave., Villisca, IA 50864

pictured - Joan in 1947

Laverne Meggison

celebrates her 80th birthday


The children of Laverne Meggison, Dennis Scott of Elliott; Diana Freshour of Villisca; Doris Blum of Imperial Beach, California; Doug Scott of Villisca; Kay Cole of Afton and Kathy Solt of New Market, invite you to help her celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house at the Villisca Community Center on July 16, 2006 from 2-4 p.m.

Cards may be sent to her at 202 East 6th, Villisca, Iowa 50864. No gifts please.

Dencil Brenton

celebrates his 90th birthday

In honor of Dencil Brenton’s 90th birthday, his daughter, Loretta Brenton, is hosting a card shower and dinner.

The dinner will be held June 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sherwood Senior Center in Sherwood, OR. Denny has been blessed and the gift of your card or presence is all he requests.

Denny is one of six surviving members of Villisca’s Company F. The others include Elvin Moritz, Gilbert Cahoun, Ron Zuber, Howard Watts, and George Law.

Cards may be sent to Denny at 1316 NW 89th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665

Myrna Johnson

celebrates her 80th birthday

The family of Myrna Johnson is hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on April 12. Cards may be sent to her at 407 Grand Avenue, Stanton, IA 51573.

Lois Frazee

celebrates her 90th

The family of Lois Frazee and the Advent Christian Church are hosting an Open House for Lois Frazee's 90th birthday. It will be held March 25th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church, 300 S. 2nd Avenue, Villisca, IA

They would like her friends and neighbors to join in celebrating her birthday. No gifts, please.

Should you not be able to attend, cards may be sent to the church at 300 S. 2nd Avenue, Villisca or to Lois at home at 104 West 2nd Street, Villisca.

Jack Linn

celebrates his 70th birthday

The public is invited to a birthday celebration for Jack Linn in honor of his 70th birthday. The festivities will be held on Sunday, March 19, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Cards may be sent to Jack at 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864.

Howard Bangston

celebrates his 80th birthday

You are invited to an open house for Howard Bangston on Sunday, February 26, at The Bank, 400 S 3rd Ave., Villisca IA, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of his 80th birthday.

Howard was born February 23, 1926, in Montgomery County. He was married on August 24, 1947, to Ardis Harding. Their children are Bill and Julie Bangston, Wyanet, IL; Pam Greenwalt, Creston, IA; Brenda and Stan Dunn, Nodaway, IA; Paul and Marty Bangston, Essex, IA.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Howard at 2336 S Ave., Villisca, IA 50864.

Velma Means

celebrates her 80th birthday

Velma Means of Villisca, IA will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at the United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Her family and friends are invited to share this celebration with her.

Velma was born on January 18, 1926 in Montgomery County. She married Howard Bradley on August 21, 1948. They were married for 38 years until his passing. Their children are Ron and Nancy Bradley and daughter Crystal of St. Louis, MO; Pat and Dudley Baack and sons Jeff and Tim of Bloomfield, NE; and Curtis and Denise Bradley and children Matt, Nate, and Mikaela of Corning, IA.

She married Don Means on August 15, 1987. His children are Phil and Norma Garland, Carol Gilleland, and Stanley and Stacey Means all of Villisca, IA.

Velma is a homemaker. Her hobbies include reading, playing cards, baking and antiquing. She loves visits from her children, grandchildren, family, and friends.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Velma Means at 124 W. Prospect, Villisca, IA 50864.

Bessie Williams Clayton

celebrates her 80th birthday

Bessie Williams Clayton is celebrating her 80th birthday on January 1st. Her family is hosting a card shower in honor of the event.

Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 1403 Nebraska Street, Boone, IA 50036.

Opal Mae (Hilleary) Hayes

celebrates her 80th birthday

Opal Mae (Hilleary) Hayes is celebrating her 80th birthday on January 14. Her family is hosting a card shower in honor of the event.

Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 3117 Dodge Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106.

Helen Sandquist Taylor

celebrates her 80th birthday

Helen Sanquist Taylor's husband, Jack, their children, Linda and Bob Staiert, Bill and Nancy Taylor and Roy and Karen Taylor together with their six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren invite you to celebrate Helen's birthday on December 30 with a card shower. Cards may be sent to Helen Taylor, P.O. Box 226, Grant, IA 50847

Reba Maxwell

celebrating her 80th birthday

Reba Maxwell will be celebrating her 80th birthday on December 16th. Her family is hosting a card shower in her honor.

Cards may be sent to 117 N. 2nd Avenue, Villisca, Iowa 50864.

Jan Williams

celebrating her 80th birthday

Friends and family of Jan Williams wish to honor her 80th birthday on December 15th with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to her at 1304 E. 10th St., #26B, Atlantic, IA 50022

 

Delma Sundberg

celebrates her 90th birthday

Delma Sundberg, lifetime resident of the Stanton community and former school teacher in Stanton Public Schools is celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, October 29. To honor her, an open house in being held at the Stanton Senior Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for friends and family

 

Irene Sierp

celebrates her 95th

 

 

Irene Sierp will turn 95 on August 18, 2005. To mark this occasion, her family is honoring her with a card shower . Since she sends cards to almost everyone on the planet, it might be good to refer to her as “The Card Lady.”

You can send a card to Irene at 214 W. 1st St., Villisca, IA 50864.

Larry Baker

celebrates his 80th

 

 

Larry Baker will celebrate his 80th birthday on August 24. His family is honoring him with a card shower for this occasion.

Cards may be sent to him at 2130 S. Ave., Stanton, IA 51573.

Phyllis Chaney

celebrates her 80th

 

Happy Birthday to Phyllis Chaney who will be celebrating her 80th birth-day on September 3, 2005. Her family would like to invite you to help celebrate by participating in a card shower.

Cards may be sent to: Phyllis Chaney, 1102 Kelly Circle, Red Oak, IA 51566.

 

Nadine Stein

celebrates her 80th birthday

You are invited to an Open House for Nadine Stein on Sunday, August 7th, at the VFW Building, 319 E 4th Street, Villisca, Iowa, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born August 9th, 1925, in Villisca.

Her children: Dave and Linda Stein, Jan and Fred Peterson, Steve Stein, and Dallas and Gail Maxwell, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Cori and Mark Feller, Austin and Ashley; Mike and Lisa Brown, Justin and Josh; T.J. Peterson; Shelley and Scott Stevenson, Megan and Madison; Kyle Stein and Angie; Robin and Scott Culbertson, Olivia and Carlee; and Ryan Maxwell, are hosting the event.

Let your presence be your gift.

 

Paul Smith celebrates his 90th Birthday

The community is invited to join Paul Smith in celebration of
his 90th birthday at the Villisca Good Samaritan on Sat., July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Cards may be sent to Paul at 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

 

Herb Freeman

celebrating his 80th birthday

Herb Freeman's family is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday December 29.

Cards may be sent to Herb Freeman, 111 North 3rd Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

John Baker

celebrating his 105th birthday

John Baker will be celebrating his 105th birthday on December 25 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center in Villisca.

His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards may be sent to John Baker, Villisca Good Samaritan Center, 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

 

Ben Richardson

celebrating his 80th birthday

Ben Richardson will be celebrating his 80th birthday December 19th.

His family will be honoring him with an open house that day at the Community Room at Villisca Housing (located in office), 600 East 3rd St., from 1 to 3. All friends and relatives are welcome.

No gifts, please. Your presence is gift enough.

 

Robert Loutzenhiser

celebrates his 80th birthday

The family of Robert Loutzenhiser is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on December 9.

Cards may be sent to 1351 Williow Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864.

Dorothy Peters Miller

celebrates her 80th birthday

Dorothy Peters Miller of Griswold will be celebrating her 80th birthday at an open house hosted by her family and friends.

The celebration will be held Sun., Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion building located at 515 Main St., Griswold. No gifts please.

 

Norma Johnson

celebrates her 80th birthday

Norma (Mrs. Carl Albert) Johnson will celebrate her 80th birthday on Nov. 1.

Cards may be sent to her at
513 Prairie Ave., Stanton, IA 51573.

Jim Boggess

celebrates his 80th birthday

Jim Boggess’ 80th birthday is here! To celebrate the event his family is inviting you to an open house on Saturday, September 18, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.at theVillisca Community Center. There will be a short program at 3:00 p.m.

No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to: 323 W Washington St. Clarinda,Iowa 51632

Kenneth Kernen

celebrates his 80th birthday

Kenneth Kernen will be celebrating his 80th birthday on September 20.

His family invites you to help celebrate by sending a card to 302 South 7th Ave, Villisca, IA, 50864.

 

Alma Cooper

celebrates her

90th birthday

The family of Alma Cooper are having a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday.

Dwaine and Jody Cooper, Ronald Cooper, Karen and Dave Guffy; all of Villisca; Terry and LeAnn Cooper of Loveland, CO and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren all would like to wish the happiest of birthdays.

Cards for Alma may be sent to: Alma Cooper, 608 E. 6th Street, Villisca, IA 50864

Hal Fulton

celebrates his 90th birthday

The family of Hal Fulton is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday.

Cards may be sent to Hal at 1077 Browning Avenue, Nodaway, IA 50857

 

Gerald Skahill

celebrates his 80th birthday

Gerald Skahill will be celebrating his 80th birthday on July 13.

To help him celebrate this occasion, his family is hosting a card shower. Cards may be sent to him at 230 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

A family celebration with his wife, 9 children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was held on the Fourth of July.

Inez Peterson

celebrates her 88th birthday

Inez Peterson will be celebrating her 88th birthday on June 22nd.

Her family is honoring her with a card shower. Cards may be sent to: 201 Alex Ave., Red Oak, IA 51566

 

Erma Sanders

celebrating her 90th birthday

Keeley and Shanna O'Keefe, great-grandchildren of Erma Sanders are honoring her witha card shower in recognition of her 90th birthday.

Cards may besent to Erma at Surgeon Manor, 1204 Linden, Dow Center, IA 50063

Gerald "Jim" Peterman

celebrating his 80th birthday

Gerald "Jim" Peterman will be 80 years old on May 9. He is wished happy birthday by his wife, Florence; his son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Susie Peterman; his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Gaylord Schelling and his grandchildrenAdam, Amber, James, Dustin and Alexander.

 

Don Means

celebrating his 80th birthday

The family of Don Means will be hosting a card shower for his 80th birthday on April 9.

Cards may be sent to Don at Villisca Good
Samaritan, 202 Central Ave, Villisca, IA.

Jack Linn

celebrating his 68th birthday

His family hosted a party in his honor March 21.

Jack graduated from Villisca High School in 1957

Cards may be sent to Jack at the Villisca Good Samaritan, 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA

 

Fern Brown

celebrating her 85th birthday

Fern Brown is celebrating her 85th birthday March 21. Her children are requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards may be sent to her home at 304 7th St. Corning, IA 50841.

 

Alma Bartz

is celebrating her 90th birthday on February 4th

Her children - Chuck, Barb, Jan, Kathy and Denny - are throwing a card shower for her. Greetings can be sent to her at Villisca Good Samaritan, 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

 

Cleo Petty

is celebrating her 90th birthday
on Thursday, January 1, 2004

Cleo was born to George and Crissie DeWitt in Montgomery County in 1914 and has lived most of her life in Montgomery and Cass Counties. Her husband Harold is now deceased. Cleo's favorite past-time is reading.

Cleo has three children, Dolores and her husband Dale Schrier of Hill City. SD , George and his wife Diana of Elliott and Duane and his wife Diane of Atlantic. She also has 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A card shower is suggested by her family in honor of the occasion. Her address is: Cleo Petty, Griswold Care Center, 106 Harrison St., Box 610, Griswold, IA 51535.

 

Nelle Palmquist

is celebrating her 90th birthday

Former Villisca resident, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Tues., Dec. 30.

If you wish to send her a card and
best wishes, her address is: Nelle Palmquist, 400 S. Dubuque St.
#1434, Iowa City, IA 52240.

 

Harry "Junior" Russell

celebrates his 81st birthday
November 15th

Greetings may be sent to him at: Nishna Cottage,
P. O. Box 60, Malvern, IA 51551

 

Carol Penwell Narigon Eichelberger

celebrates her 80th birthday

Five of Carol's six children, many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her sisters and brother-in-laws - Pat and Gary Lopp and Marge and Chuck Rucker gathered in Aurora, Illinois to celebrate with her.

 

Dot Kehr

celebrating her 90th birthday



Pictured are: Norma Ozab, Dot Kehr and Jolene Spencer

Dorothy C. (Dot) Kehr celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, October 11, 2003, and was honored by her family at an Open House from 2-4 PM at the Villisca Community Center. At 3 PM, a short program was presented by ãBudä Eberhardt, a nephew, which included highlights of Dotâs earlier years as a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and the sharing of special memories.

The Open House was well attended by many friends and family members. Out-of-state family members included Mr. Eberhardt and daughter Barbara of Colorado Springs, CO; Jean Eberhardt of Omaha, NE; David Kehr of Rifle, CO; ãGibä & Lynn Gibson of Pagosa Springs, CO; Donald and Norma Ozab of Cambria, CA; Lorraine Ozab of Santa Barbara, CA; and John & Sue Hayes of Atascadero, CA;

Anyone who would still like to share a memory with Dot is encouraged to share it or to send it to her at 604 East 6th Street, Villisca 50864."

 

Frances Hogberg

celebrates her 90th birthday

The family of Frances Hogberg is hosting an open house at the Stanton Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, October 11, from 2 - 4 p.m. in honor of her 90th birthday. All family and friends are invited to come and share in this celebration. She requests no gifts.

 

Letha Andrew

celebrates her 100th birthday on September 28

The family of Letha Andrew hosted her 100th birthday party at the Villisca Good Samaritan on Sunday, September 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Cards may still be sent to her in care of the Good Samaritan, 202 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

Family members gather on September 28 to celebrate Letha Andrew's 100th birthday.

Front row left to right: Robert Andrew, Letha Andrew, Willard Andrew, Dorothy McAlpin (children of Letha)
Second row left to right: Donna Andrew, Margaret Andrew, Doreen Andrew,
Deborah Andrew Jarman, Joan Andrew, Andrea McAlpin Clark,
Third row left to right: Amy Finnell, Jeff Jarman, Cory McAlpin, Jon and Jackie McAlpin,
Dave and Kathy McAlpin, Rodney and Linda Andrew

Letha with her children Robert Andrew, Willard Andrew and Dorothy McAlpin

Pictured below are some who greeted Letha at her party.

 

 

Mary (Fisher) Bowman

celebrating her 75th birthday

The family of Mary (Fisher) Bowman would like to honor her 75th
birthday with an open house on Sunday, September 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

We request no gifts. Cards may be sent to Mary at 106 W Grand,
Shenandoah, IA 51601.

 

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