Family
POCAHONTAS -- Former Harlan resident Norma Ohlinger of Pocahontas will celebrate her 80th birthday on January 17. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 700 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574. Norma’s family includes JoAnn (Chuck) Poduska, Kansas...
AVOCA -- Bob and Bernitta Goettsch of Avoca will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on January 6. Their family includes Stephanie and Brian Geraghty, Avoca; Jeff and Rachel Goettsch, Avoca; Jennifer Goettsch and friend, Jase Kelley, Omaha; and five grandchildren. Bob farms and owns Bob...
AVOCA-- Gene Sornsen of Avoca will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house hosted by his family on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at the Avoca CountryView Golf and Grille (1701 N. Willow Street) in Avoca. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. He requests no gifts...
HARLAN -- J. Roger and Annette Wilson of Harlan will mark their 45th wedding anniversary on December 21. They celebrated their anniversary with a trip to Branson, MO, and Florida. Their family includes daughters, Elicia and Justin Cox; and Elizabeth Wilson.
LOGAN -- Elizabeth Joy Marie Mether and Jamison William Rae Harrison both of Missouri Valley will exchange marriage vows on January 3, 2020 in a ceremony at the Logan Community Center. Elizabeth is the daughter of Jerry and Bev McCreary, Harlan; and Richard and Tammi Mether, Moorhead....
MANCHESTER, NH -- Jennifer Craighead and Frank Farrington were married on August 10, 2019 in a 4 p.m. ceremony at Candida Wood Pavilion in Manchester, NH. Parents of the couple are Ann Knott Craighead, Wilkesboro, NC; and Craig and Patricia Farrington, Methuen, MA.
OAKLAND -- Dorothy Swope of Oakland will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 31. Her children, Steve Swope, Oakland; Suzanne “Sue” Fischer, Atlantic; and Shawn Evans, Hancock; are planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Dorothy Swope, % Oakland Manor, 737...
SHELBY -- Aletha (Staub) Buck of Shelby will celebrate her 95th birthday on December 20. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 700 West Street, Shelby, IA 51570.
WEST DES MOINES -- Shannon Coughlon and Michael Schwery both of Grimes exchanged marriage vows on September 28, 2019 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Mark McGeary. Parents of the couple are Steve and Deb...
DENISON -- Mike and Tammy Kolbe of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa to Tanner Weed, son of Randy and Lori Weed, Charter Oak. The couple is planning to marry on June 6, 2020 in Denison.
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