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Annual Christmas Adoption program enters final week

    REGIONAL – The annual Christmas adoption list has grown to 136 families desiring “adoption,” and potential donors should contact West Central Community Action soon.    Calls are being taken Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m., for persons wishing to be adopted or to adopt a family.

Paul Martin Zaccone, 19

    CEDAR FALLS -- Services are pending for Paul Martin Zaccone, 19, Harlan, who died in his sleep of natural causes on Sunday, Dec. 13.    He is the son of Mark and Kim Zaccone, Harlan.    Zaccone was a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Thomsen, 77

    COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Richard L. Thomsen, 77, Council Bluffs, formerly of Tennant, died Thursday, Dec. 10 in Council Bluffs.    A prayer service was held Monday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby.  Friends were asked to call Monday from 10-11 a.m.

Patricia Kenkel, 71

    PANAMA -- Patricia “Pat” Margaret Kenkel, 71, Panama, died December 11 at her home.    Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Panama.  A rosary was held Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Panama.  Visitation was Monday from 4-8 p.m.

Raymond Schaben, 85

    EARLING -- Raymond Anthony Schaben, 85, Earling, died December 10 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.    Services were held Monday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia with burial in the St.

ENGAGEMENTS - Gary Murray and Renee Ferguson

    HARLAN -- Renee Ferguson and Gary Murray both of Harlan will exchange marriage vows on January 9, 2016 in a private ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Becky Herning, Harlan; and the late Jack and Inge Murray, who were Harlan residents. 

Weddings - Adam and Jillian Hinners

    WESTPHALIA -- Jillian Rueschenberg and Adam Hinners both of Overland Park, KS exchanged marriage vows on August 15, 2015 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father David Smith.    Parents of the couple are Frank and Tami Rueschenberg, Westphalia; and James and Marci Hinners, Ankeny. 

Gene Mohr, 75

    WAUKEE -- Gene Hans Mohr, 75, Waukee, formerly of Avoca, died December 7 at his home.    Services were held Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Dolores Wilkinson, 88

    HARLAN -- Dolores Marie Wilkinson, 88, Harlan, died December 6 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.    Services will be held Friday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Panama.  A rosary was held Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.  Visitation was Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

Gayle “Whitey” Petersen, 82

    HARLAN -- Gayle “Whitey” Petersen, 82, Harlan, died December 6 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.    Services will be held Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Harlan with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman.  Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4-7 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m.

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