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Anna Mae Leuschen marks 100th birthday in April

    HARLAN -- Anna Mae Leuschen will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 14 at an open house from 2-3 p.m. in the McKee Activity Room at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Lee-Marin will exchange vows in May ceremony

    PLYMOUTH, MN -- Richard and Pat Lee of Avoca announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle to Corey Marin both of Plymouth, MN. Corey is the son of Anthony and Denise Marin, Godfrey, IL.    The couple will wed on May 18 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Plymouth.

DuVal-Mihelich plan to wed in August wedding

    DES MOINES -- Dale and Julie DuVal of Logan announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Ann of Des Moines to Douglas Todd Mihelich of Ames. Douglas is the son of Todd and Dana Mihelich, Forest Lake, MN.    The couple will marry on August 23 at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines.

Knudson-Clack will marry in May ceremony

    RURAL HARLAN -- Rodney and Rhonda Knudson of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara to Colton Clack both of St. Louis, MO. Colton is the son of Brian and Diane Clack, Hillsboro, MO.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on May 11 at Altamont Baptist Church in rural Harlan.

Birthday card shower planned for Arline Gans’ 95th birthday

    IRWIN -- The family of Arline Gans of Irwin is planning a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on March 14. Cards will reach her if sent to PO Box 277, Irwin, IA 51446.    Her children are Lorna (deceased) and Dave Wahling, Shelby; Lana and Rich Schwieso, Irwin; Marty Monson, Shelby; and the late Jon Gans, who was a Grand Rapids, MI resident. 

Marie Heller will mark 102nd birthday with March reception

DUNLAP -- Marie Heller of Dunlap will celebrate her 102nd birthday on March 15. A reception in her honor will be held on March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center in Dunlap.    The event will be hosted by her many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Goetzinger-Croghan wed

    WESTPHALIA -- Alison Goetzinger and Eric Croghan both of Earling exchanged marriage vows at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia on October 20, 2018. Deacon Jim DeBlauw performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Larry and Julie Goetzinger, Westphalia; and Bob and Janet Croghan, Portsmouth.    Grandparents of the bride are the late Edward and Agnes Goetzinger; and the late Louis and Rita Weihs.

Kloewers mark 65 years of marriage in March

    HARLAN -- Jerry and Pauline Kloewer of Harlan observed their 65th wedding anniversary on March 2. The Kloewers plan to celebrate with their family at a later date.    Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 3009 Ridgeway Drive Unit 115, Harlan, IA 51537. 

Birthday card shower will help Tom Rau celebrate 80th

    SHELBY -- Tom Rau of Shelby will celebrate his 80th birthday on March 8. His family is planning a card shower in his honor.

Ladehoff-Palmer plan to exchange April vows

    MANNING -- Kari Ladehoff and Jake Palmer both of Audubon plan to marry on April 27 in a ceremony at the Hausbarn in Manning.    Kari is the daughter of Robin and Janet Ladehoff, Irwin. Jake is the son of Gary and Pat Palmer, Manilla.

Crall-Arkfeld will marry in Panama ceremony

    PANAMA -- Mark and Mona Crall of Panama announce the engagement of their daughter, Patrice to Nathan Arkfeld both of Omaha. Nathan is the son of Mark and Lori Arkfeld, Defiance.    Patrice and Nathan will exchange vows on April 27 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama.

Harlan couple marks 50th wedding anniversary

    HARLAN -- Allan and Bonnie Ickes of Harlan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation to Orlando, FL.    Their family includes Shawna Jacobsen, Centerville, IA, and the late Tyler Jacobsen; Sandra and Larry Harmon, Belton, TX; Carmen and Eric Nelson, Harlan; and four grandchildren.

Cases observe 70 years of marriage in February

    MANNING -- Eugene and Ramona Case of Manning will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on February 28. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 897 Center Street Apartment 1, Manning, IA 51455. Their children are Linda Case, Keyport, NJ; and Robert Case, Horizon City, TX. The Cases have eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Olsons observe 50th wedding anniversary

    HARLAN -- Dick and Sue Olson of Harlan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, February 15. The Olsons reside at 712 Broadway in Harlan.    They plan to celebrate with their family which includes Kim and Dave Burmeister, Harlan; Curt and Son OK Olson, Spanaway, WA; Kelly and Jay Outzs, Las Vegas, NV; Karen and Kurt Reason, Winterset; Chris and Jessica Olson, Boiling Springs, SC; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Kenneth Foxhoven marks 75th birthday in February

    MANILLA -- Earling native Kenneth Foxhoven observed his 75th birthday on February 13. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to Manilla Manor, 146 North 5th Street, Manilla, IA 51454.    Kenneth’s family includes daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and David Eubanks, Scottsbluff, NE; Shawn and Todd Fjestad, Greenville, SC; and four grandsons. His wife is the late Jane (Schneider)

Ray Anastasi will celebrate 90th birthday in February

    HARLAN -- Ray Anastasi will mark his 90th birthday on February 22. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 2108 12th Street Room 157, Harlan, IA 51537.    Ray and his wife, Francis, have been married 70 years.

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