Frances Graham

Frances Graham, formerly a longtime resident of Hawkeye and West Union, will be celebrating her 95^th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with a card shower.

While a resident of the area, Frances was for many years the office manager and a local historian at the Fayette County Historical Center in West Union.

Birthday greetings and shared memories can be mailed to: 118 Water St., Apt. 120, Des Moines, IA 50309-4780.

Stirn Lechtenberg

Nick and Carlyn Lechtenberg of Elgin are happy to announce the birth of their son, Stirn Joseph Lechtenberg, born Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

He weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth.

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

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

Marie Linderbaum

Marie Linderbaum of Ossian will be celebrating her 95^th birthday with a card shower on Sunday, Oct. 30.

She was born to Ole and Emma Louise Ingvalson of Spring Grove, Minnesota, on Oct. 30, 1921. She married Edward Linderbaum (deceased) on June 1, 1941. Their children include Marilyn Bohr, Marcia (Joe) Bullerman, and Terry Linderbaum.

Cards can be sent to PO Box 180, Ossian, IA, 52161.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Maurer

Gary and Nancy Maurer of Independence will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house on Sunday, Oct. 30.  The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Plaza, 25 West Charles, Oelwein.

All relatives and friends are invited to help celebrate this special occasion.  Your presence is the only gift the couple desire. 

Gary and Nancy (Reed) were married Oct. 29, 1966, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. 

They are the parents of three daughters, Michele (Galen) Kelly of Fayette, Missy (Steve) Rau of Stanley, and Margie (Bret) Lau of Aurora.  They also have eight grandchildren.

Greetings may be sent to 1559 Lawrence Ave., Independence, IA 50644-9224.

David and Vicky Svendsen

The family of David and Vicky Svendsen invites relatives and friends to join them beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Susie's First Chance Saloon in Castalia to celebrate the Svendsens’ 40^th wedding anniversary.

David and Vicky were married Sept. 11, 1976. They have two children and five grandchildren.

Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration.

Ella Marie Soppe

Jim and Brooke Soppe of Newton are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Ella Marie.

Born Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, she weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 22 inches long.

Ella joins three older sisters, Mylie, Zoey, and Quinn, at home.

Local grandparents are Leon and Arlene Soppe of West Union.

Mr. and Mrs. John Grimm

The children of John and Marlene Grimm would like to invite everyone to an open house being held in honor of their parents’ 60^th wedding anniversary.

Please join the Grimms and their family for this special celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Elgin Legion Hall in Elgin.

Anniversary cards will reach John and Marlene at 17884 Cedar Rd., Elgin, IA 52141.

Darold Martin

Longtime West Union resident Darold Martin would appreciate hearing from friends and relatives as he celebrates his 97^th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Those wishing to make Darold’s big day extra-special may send greetings to him at 201 Hall St., West Union, IA  52175.

Mary Billmeyer

Friends and relatives of Mary Billmeyer are invited to join in a card shower to help Mary celebrate her 85^th birthday on Monday, Oct. 3.

The card shower is being hosted by daughter Diana Langreck and her husband, Kevin, and Tony Wheeler, husband of Mary’s deceased daughter, Marlys.

Birthday greetings can be sent to Mary at 26131 Neon Rd., West Union, IA 52175.

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Panuska

Regina Hoffman of Walker and Ryan Panuska of New Richland, Minn., were united in marriage in a 4 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10. The outdoor ceremony, officiated by Andy Paul, was held on the Hoffman family farm in Walker.

Regina is the daughter of James “Chip” and Jackie Hoffman of Walker. Ryan is the son of Robert and Sherry Panuska of New Richland, Minn.