Sophia Skinner

Sophia Joan Skinner, born December 4, 2018, weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Brandon and Danielle Skinner. She joins five siblings Cassie, Cole, Kylee, Kinzee, and Griffin.

Proud grandparents Gary and Karen Skinner, West Union, and Jean and Dan Mayne, Graf, IA, are happy to welcome her into the family.

Lois Lehs

Lois Lehs is celebrating her 85^th birthday on April 6 with a card shower. 

Please send well wishes to her at 514 W. Water Street, Fayette, IA 52142.  

David H. and Judy Larson

David H and Judy Larson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.  Their children would like everyone to join us on Sunday, March 31st from 1-4 at the Ossian Lutheran Church, Ossian, IA to help them celebrate.  No gifts please.  Your presence is enough.

Hazel Penning

Hazel Olivia Penning was born Friday, March 8, 2019 to Stephanie and James Penning of Chicago, IL.

Hazel Olivia weighed in at 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Steven and the late Olivia Drewes of West Union.

LaVon Amundson

LaVon Amundson will be honored at an open house  to celebrate her 80th birthday.

 The open house will be held on Sunday, March 24, from 1-3 p.m. at the Elgin Lutheran Church. No gifts please.

 Those wishing to send a card, may send them to 915 Hidden Valley Drive, Elgin, IA 52141. 

Sylvan Taylor

Please help Sylvan Taylor celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday, March 16.  An open house will be held at Taylor's Auto Sales from 9-11 and 1-4. No gifts please.  Cards can be sent to Sylvan at Box 266, Clermont, IA, 52135. 

Pat  Baumler

Patricia Baumler will be turning 80 on March 11, 2019. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower and encourage anyone whose life has been touched by Patricia to send birthday greetings her way! 

Birthday cards can be sent to Patricia Baumler, 16281 Fox Rd., Wadena, IA 52169

Darlene Mathys

On March 7, 2019, Darlene Mathys, formerly of Wadena, IA, will celebrate her 96th birthday.  Her family would like to honor her with a card shower.  Birthday cards can be sent to Darlene Mathys, 3300 G W Carver Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

Donnie Kuennen

An 80th birthday is a special event, so let's fill Donnie's mailbox with cards.

If you would like to join the fun, send a card (or more than one) to: Donnie Kuennen, 14818 282nd Street, West Union, IA 52175

Barb Heins

On February 1, 2019, Barb Heins will officially retire after 27 years of dedicated service to Gundersen Palmar Hospital, West Union. 

Cards of congratulations and best wishes can be mailed to: Barb Heins at 706 Crestview Dr, West Union, IA 52175