Mr.and Mrs. Steve Huinker

Steve and Skip Huinker of Calmar will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 12.  

In addition to celebrating with a family gathering at the White House Supper Club in St. Lucas, the couple will also be honored with a card shower.

Anniversary greetings can be sent to Steve and Skip Huinker at P.O. Box 561, Calmar, IA 52132.

Steve Huinker and Skip Koshatka were married on Oct. 12, 1968, at Assumption Catholic Church in Ossian.  

Their family includes two children, Jerry (Kathy) of Tipton and Brian of Calmar, and two grandchildren. 

Syvilla Hewitt

Please join Syvilla Hewitt as she celebrates her 90^th birthday with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at Fredericksburg City Hall.

A lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, Syvilla was born Oct. 3, 1928. 

She married Robert Hewitt on Dec. 24, 1947.  

They are the parents of three children, Alan (Judi) Hewitt of Tulsa, Okla., Shelly (Kelly) Hewitt Baier of Cedar Rapids, and Gary (Julia) Hewitt of Waukesha, Wis., and have five grandchildren as well as four great-grandchildren.

Syvilla and her family hope that friends and relatives can join them for cake and ice cream and say hello once again.

Presents are not necessary, but Syvilla would love to read a card with a personal note from you.   

For those unable to attend, cards may be sent to:  Syvilla Hewitt, Fredericksburg, IA  50630.

Jenna Svendsen

John and Joann Svendsen of St. Lucas would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Jenna Maxine, born at 11:59 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. 

She weighed 7 lbs. and 10 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Jenna was welcomed home by her big brother, John.

Jenna's grandparents are Dennis Boyer of St. Lucas and the late Maxine Boyer and David and Vicky Svendsen of Castalia. 

Her great-grandfather is Victor Szabo of Castalia. 

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Harford

Courtney Ann Wirtz and Justin Ray Harford of West Union were united in marriage Saturday, Sept. 1, at Fredsville Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Lisa Dietrich.

Courtney is the daughter of Kathy and Kraig Kroemer of Cedar Falls and Tracy Wirtz of Maynard. 

Justin is the son of Raymond Harford of West Union and the late Marian Harford.

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Soukup

Erica Dyke and Zachary Soukup exchanged marriage vows on Saturday, Sept. 8. The 3 p.m. outdoor ceremony was held overlooking the lake at Volga River Recreation Area, rural Fayette. Pastor Tom Buresh officiated.

Parents of the couple are Britt and Lisa Dyke of West Union and Doug and Betty Soukup of Spillville.

Luetta Schroeder

The family of Luetta Schroeder would like to honor her with a card shower in celebration of her 90^th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Luetta is a former longtime resident of Castalia and would love to hear from her Union-land friends!

Those wishing to send her birthday greetings can mail cards to Luetta Schroeder, 110 Plum Circle, North Liberty, IA 52317.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Roberts

Sam and Karen (Krueger) Roberts of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Elgin, will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 21.

Sam Roberts and the former Karen Krueger were married Sept. 21, 1968, at First Baptist Church in Elgin.

    They are the parents of Krista Bentson, Stacy Kirwin and Kelly Roberts.  Sam and Karen also have eight grandchildren and a great-grandson.

    The couple celebrated their anniversary with a family gathering in August.

    Well-wishes may be sent to Sam and Karen at 3400 S. Ironwood Dr., #216, Apache Junction, AZ  85120.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arthur

Mark and Nancy (Frueh) Arthur were married Aug. 31, 1968, at Asbury Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.

 Their family invites friends and relatives to join them for the open house celebration of the couple’s 50^th wedding anniversary.  

The celebration, which will include a buffet, will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Hawkeye Community Center in Hawkeye.  

The open house is being hosted by Mark and Nancy’s children,  Brenda (Jesse) Miller, Kerry (Mark) Schmitz, Tina Arthur, and Tim (Amanda) Arthur. Their family also includes nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

The couple request no gifts, please.

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steffens

Reuben and Mary Steffens of Clermont will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

To honor the couple, their family is hosting a card shower for them. All are invited to join in to help the Steffenses celebrate this special milestone in their lives.

Cards and notes of congratulations may be sent to Reuben and Mary at 610 Carlton St., Clermont, IA 52135.

Teff Lechtenberg

Nick and Carlyn Lechtenberg of Waukon are happy to announce the birth of their son, Teff James Lechtenberg, born Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, Wis. 

Teff weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 18.75 inches in length at the time of his birth.

He is the couple’s second child.

Grandparents are Ray and Kerry Wacker of Waukon, Craig and Jane Rood of Elgin, and the late Joe Lechtenberg of Postville.

Great-grandparents are Micki Connor of Waukon, Ray and Shirley Wacker of Boscobel, Wis., Sylvia Loftsgard of Clermont, Edna Lechtenberg of Postville, and Dale Rood of Viroqua,