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Wed
21
Jan

Caleb Gumm

Caleb Gumm

 

 

Caleb John Gumm, son of Kennon and Katie Gumm of West Union, was born Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union.

He weighed 8 lbs. 7.5 oz. and measured 21.5 inches at birth.

Caleb was welcomed home by big brother Collin, 3. Grandparents are Dick and Diane Franzen of Hastings, Minn., and Bill Gumm of Westgate.

Caleb’s great-grandmother is Wanda Piper of Waucoma.    

Wed
14
Jan

Kathlene Glass-Eble

Kathlene Glass-Eble

 

 

A card shower for Kathlene J. Glass-Eble’s upcoming 85th birthday will be hosted by her family. Neighbors, friends, and relatives are invited to make Kathlene’s birthday on Friday, Jan. 23, extra-special by passing along birthday greetings to her.

Cards and notes will reach Kathlene at 114 Quarry Heights Dr., Clermont, IA 52135.

Wed
14
Jan

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Butler

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Butler

 

 

Annie Olson and Ben Butler of Grinnell exchanged wedding vows on Nov. 8 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ames. The Rev. Jon Seda officiated.

Annie is the daughter of Mick and Mary Olson of Postville. Ben is the son of Bryan and Linda Butler of Ankeny.

Wed
14
Jan

RoseMary Franzen

RoseMary Franzen

 

 

The family of RoseMary (Croatt) Franzen is hosting a card shower to honor her on a very special day, her 80th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 17. All friends and relatives are invited to participate.

A family celebration will also be held to mark the occasion.

Birthday wishes may be sent to RoseMary at P.O. Box 236, St. Lucas, IA 52166. 

Wed
07
Jan

Mr. and Mrs. Clarion Mathys

Mr. and Mrs. Clarion Mathys

 

 

The family of Clarion and Darlene (Schultz) Mathys is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 15.

The Mathys family includes children Gordon (Janice) Mathys of Waterloo and Karyl (Owen) Davis of Ames, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Formerly living in the Wadena area, Clarion and Darlene are currently residing at Ridgeway Place in Waterloo.

All friends and relatives are invited to drop them a congratulatory card or note as part of this special celebration.

Anniversary greetings may be sent to the couple at 155 E. Ridgeway Ave., #221, Waterloo, IA  50702. 

Wed
31
Dec

Seraphia Uhlenhake

Seraphia Uhlenhake

 

 

Seraphia Uhlenhake  will celebrate her upcoming 95th birthday with a family gathering and a card shower.

Her birthday is Saturday, Jan. 3.

Birthday greetings can be sent to Seraphia at Ossian Senior Hospice, P.O. Box 98, Ossian, IA 52161.

Wed
24
Dec

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swenka …60th anniversary…

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swenka

…60th anniversary…

Former area residents Jim and Roxie Swenka of Rolla, Mo., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28.

The couple were married Dec. 28, 1954, at First Baptist Church in Oelwein.

They are the parents of three children, Jacque (Mark) Stahr, Steven (Joan) Swenka, and Jay (Lori) Swenka. They also have seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The Swenkas farmed for many years in the area between Fayette and West Union. They also served as 4-H leaders for Center Township for many years. In addition, Jim spent several years on the Fayette County Fair Board.

In 1979, Jim and Roxie moved to Missouri, where they’d bought a farm.

Wed
24
Dec

Union-land Activities Calendar

            Union-land Activities Calendar

      What                              When                                Where           

W.U. City Council                                    1st/3rd Monday, 6 p.m.           W.U. City Hall, Hwy. 150 South

Fayette Co. Supervisors                  Mondays, 9 a.m.                  Fayette Co. Courthouse, West Union

North Fayette School Board                  Second Monday, 5:30 p.m.                  High school library (unless otherwise noted)

Valley School Board                  Third Monday, 7 p.m.                  Valley School, Elgin

NFV Athletic Boosters                  First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.                  NFV High School library, WU

Fayette Co. Fair Board                  Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.                  Dance Pavilion, Fairgrounds, W.U.

Wed
17
Dec

Walter Knutsen

Walter Knutsen

 

 

Walter Knutsen of Clermont will celebrate his 80th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 18.

Walter and Marilyn, his wife of 55 years, will celebrate this special occasion with their four children, Mark (Trish) Knutsen of Marion, Karen (David) Miller of Clermont, Kristine (Jason) Lenberg of Altoona, Wis., Karla (Rich) Ehr of Kirksville, Mo., and their families.

Friends, relatives, and neighbors are invited to help make Walt’s day extra-special with a card shower.

Birthday greetings can be mailed to Walter Knutsen, 608 Stone St., Clermont, IA 52135.

Wed
10
Dec

Alma Ameling

Alma Ameling

 

 

Alma Ameling of Hawkeye will observe her 80th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 14. She will celebrate the occasion with a family gathering.

Those wishing to pass along birthday greetings may send them to Alma at 321 E. Burger St., Hawkeye, IA 52147.

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