DES MOINES -- Thomas and Lisa Conry of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah, to Joseph Hahn, son of Michael Hahn, Earling, and Michelle Beasmore, Hills, IA.    The couple will wed on November 12 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines.

    HARLAN -- Sharon Witt of Harlan will celebrate her 70th birthday on October 30. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 668 Quince Road, Harlan, IA 51537.    Her family includes husband, Alan, and children: David and Kairee Witt, Audubon; Christena and Brad Hemmingsen, Audubon; and Steven Witt, Harlan.

    HARLAN -- Richard Wittrup of Harlan and Scituate, MA celebrated his 90th birthday on October 9 with 67 friends and relatives from nine states and one foreign country gathering at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn to help him celebrate.    Wittrup was born on a farm near Marne on October 2, 1926. Following a career in health care management, he retired in 2001. 

    HARLAN -- Kayla Gray and Kendall Petersen announce their engagement. The couple will exchange marriage vows on November 26 at Fresh Encounter Fellowship in Harlan.    Parents of the couple are Damon and Kim Gray, Omaha; and Kevin and Carrie Petersen, Walnut.           

    AVOCA -- Rex Davis of Avoca will mark his 90th birthday on October 21. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 401 W. Jack Frost, Avoca, IA 51521.    Rex’s family includes Craig and Ronda Davis, Shelby; Deb and Larry Manz, Shelby; and Scott Davis, Avoca.

    DENISON -- Megan Russell and Benjamin Claypool both of Ames exchanged marriage vows on July 30, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Deacon Rob Claypool, father of groom, and Father Paul Kelly performed the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Bill and Susie Russell, Denison; and Rob and Sharon Claypool, also of Denison. 

    HARLAN -- Lucille Paulsen of Harlan will celebrate her 95th birthday on October 27. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 2106 12th Street Apt. 3B, Harlan, IA 51537.    Her children and their spouses are Rev. Dr. Wayne and Julie Paulsen, Middleton, OH; Reuben and JoAnn Paulsen, Overland Park, KS; and Mary Kay and Rev. Kjeld Grarup, Hjorring, Denmark.

    PORTSMOUTH -- The family of Mary Ellen Reisz is planning a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on October 19. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 171, Portsmouth, IA 51565.    Her family includes Joan and Keith Potter, Harlan; Phil Reisz, Portsmouth; the late Carol and Randy Musich; Peg Patten, Storm Lake; and John and Pat Reisz, Bellevue, NE. Mary Ellen has 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

    FRENCH CREEK, WV -- Hannah Winfree of Oberlin, OH and Robert Galo of Lakewood, OH were married on June 25, 2016 in an outdoor ceremony in a scenic hollow near French Creek.    The bride’s cousin, Pastor Matthew Winfree, performed the 5 p.m. double ring ceremony. 

    EARLING -- Ivo and Mildred “Mick” Finken of Earling will mark their 65th wedding anniversary on October 15. Ivo will also observe his 90th birthday on October 22.    Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to P.O. Box 85, Earling, IA 51530. 

    EARLING -- Former Earling resident Regina Koesters of Council Bluffs will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, October 23 at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Earling beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.    Her children: Dick, Judi, Jay and Scot and their families will host the party. Regina has 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Darwin and Karen Andersen of Harlan will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 12. Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 1211 5th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. 

    RURAL HARPER, IA -- Kate Shindelar of Washington, IA and Ryan Lefeber of Ottumwa will marry on October 29 at SS Peter and Paul Historic Catholic Church in rural Harper.    Kate is the daughter of William and Kay Witthoft, Washington; and Gary Shindelar, Sullivan, IL. Ryan is the son of Dan and Charlene Lefeber, Portsmouth. 

    HARLAN -- Sarah Kathleen Olson and Bryan Nicholas Lucke both of Omaha were married on July 2, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Pastor Phil Nielsen performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.        Parents of the couple are Craig and Judith Olson, Harlan; and Kevin and Sharon Lucke, Harlan. 

    HARLAN -- Bethany Lynn Pape and Michael Thomas Marnik both of Omaha plan to marry on October 15 in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home in rural Harlan.    Parents of the couple are Kyle and Janae Schomers, Harlan; and Thomas and Kathleen Marnik, Remer, MN.