Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Baumler

Kelli Jacobsen and Kurt Baumler of West Union exchanged wedding vows in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, June 25, at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union. Youth minister Emily Entsminger and the Rev. Ron Wilson officiated.

Parents of the couple are Kirk and Dawn Jacobsen of Clermont and Don and Donna Baumler of West Union.

Mr. and Mrs. John Blazek

John “Jack” and Dianne Blazek of Lawler will hold an early 50^th wedding anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 16.

A Mass and blessing will take place at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lawler. From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the couple’s family will host an open house at the Starlight Ballroom in Lawler.

No invitations are being sent; all friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts, only your presence at the celebration.

Jack Blazek and Dianne Svensen were married Oct. 22, 1966, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lawler.

They are the parents of five children Dr. Jacqueline (Dr. Christopher) Evans of Wrightsville, Pa., Paul Blazek of Los Angeles, Calif., David Blazek of Pasadena, Anne (Jarrett) Herbert of Phoenix, Ariz., and Karen (Jon) Moffitt of Scottsdale, Ariz. They are also the grandparents of seven.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Vandersee

Dennis and Arlene Vandersee will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Cabo Blue Sports Bar, 128 S. Main Street in Fayette.

The celebration is being hosted by the couple’s two children, who invite all relatives and friends to join Dennis, Arlene and their family for this special occasion.

Dennis Vandersee and Arlene McKinney were married July 16, 1966, at Salem EUB Church in Sumner.

Their family includes two children, Kim Olson and Katherine (Joe) Sell, six grandsons, and three great-grandchildren.

Cards of congratulations will reach the Vandersees at P.O. Box 414, Fayette, IA 52142.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mohlis

Donna Fischer and Troy Mohlis, both of Sumner, exchanged wedding vows in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, June 25, at The Little Stone Chapel, Hawkeye. The Rev. Tina Tupy officiated.

Parents of the couple are Leon and Shirley Kruse of St. Lucas and Ken and Juanita Mohlis of Sumner.

As the bride was escorted down the aisle by her sons, Austin and Brady Fischer, she wore a soft fit-and-flare gown of lustrous charmeuse featuring a sweetheart neckline. The gown’s lace overlay and straps of lace were both embellished with delicate beading. A low-cut sheer back completed the look.  She carried a bouquet of deep burgundy and white silk roses.

The couple were attended by their children, Preston Mohlis of Lawler, Auston Mohlis of Jewell, Tessa Mohlis of Decorah, Triston Mohlis of Lawler, Austin Fischer and Brady Fischer, both of Sumner.

Catherine Moellers
 

Catherine Moellers of Cresco will celebrate her 90^th birthday on Friday, July 8.

Her family invites all friends and relatives to join in a card shower to help Catherine mark her big day!

Catherine’s family includes children Karen (John) Braden, Ken (Deb) Moellers, Jerry (Christine) Moellers, Connie (Jim) Zahasky, Cindy (Neil) Grube, Audrey (Mike) Nosbisch, Janine (Robert) Sebastian, Mary (Mark) Reicks, and Kevin (Gayleen) Moellers.

Birthday wishes can be sent to Catherine Moellers, 503 Third St. SE, Cresco, IA 52136.

Harold Halverson

Harold Halverson will observe his 100^th birthday on Monday, June 27.

A small family celebration is planned to mark this special occasion.

Those wishing to pass along birthday wishes to Harold can send them to him at P.O. Box 322, Elgin, IA 52141.

Robert Steinbronn Sr.

Robert Steinbronn Sr. of Fayette will note his 90^th birthday on Saturday, June 25. His family will celebrate the occasion with a special dinner that evening.

Robert and his wife, Mildred, reside in Fayette.

Those wishing to pass along birthday wishes to Robert may send them to 607 Washington St., Fayette, IA 52142.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rueber

Dean and Kay Rueber of Westgate will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 25.

The couple were married June 25, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterloo. They have two children, Lynne Kuennen of Decorah and David (Deanne) Rueber of Luxemburg, Iowa. Their family also includes four grandchildren.

Dean is a retired farmer, and Kay was a church secretary until her retirement.

The Ruebers are planning a family trip to celebrate their anniversary.

Anniversary wishes may be sent to the couple at 21015 100^th St., Westgate, IA 50681.

Luke Kuennen

Luke Kuennen will note his 90^th birthday on Monday, June 20.  He will celebrate this special milestone with his family at Oelwein City Park on Saturday, June 18. 

Luke and his wife, Marge, reside in Oelwein.

Those wishing to pass along birthday wishes to Luke may send them to 818 3^rd Ave. NE, Oelwein, IA 50662.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Langreck

Anthony “Tony” and LouAnn Langreck will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Silver Springs Golf and Country Club, 1392 County Road W-42, Ossian. The celebration is being hosted by the couple’s children.

Anthony Langreck and LouAnn Tieskoetter were married June 25, 1966, at St. Francis DeSales Church in Ossian. They are parents of two children, Dan (Lori) and Keith (Lori), and they have four stepgrandchildren.

All relatives and friends are invited to come and celebrate this special occasion with Tony, LouAnn and their family.

Cards of congratulations can be sent to the Langrecks at P.O. Box 212, Ossian, IA 52161.