AVOCA -- Donald V. Nielsen of Avoca will celebrate his 90th birthday on December 27. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1108 N. Frost Avenue, Avoca, IA 51521. His family includes Dennis and Marge Nielsen, Elmwood, NE; Deb and Keith Hotze,...
HARLAN -- Terry and Shelly Saunders of Harlan will mark their 40th wedding anniversary on December 27. The couple celebrated by taking a trip to Hawaii in late February. Terry and Shelly returned home right as flights were being canceled due to the pandemic. Their family includes Jessica and...
OMAHA -- Former Harlan resident Carl J. Citta will mark his 90th birthday on December 25. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to %Cheri Schouten, 3328 Fontanelle Blvd., Omaha, NE 68104. Carl’s family includes his wife of 68 years, Maxine; son...
HARLAN -- Amy Petersen and Tyler Thomas, both of Harlan, were married on July 30, 2020 in Harlan. Magistrate Bill Early performed the 9:30 a.m. double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Brunhilde Petersen, Harlan, and the late Brian Petersen; and Steven Thomas, Walnut; and Denise and...
DENISON -- Ashley Hagedorn and Sam Wiss, both of West Des Moines, exchanged marriage vows on October 3, 2020 at the Denison First United Methodist Church. The 5 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Laurie Riley. Parents of the couple are Larry and Beth Hagedorn, Irwin; and Evert...
TENNANT -- Harold Peters of Tennant will mark his 94th birthday today, December 8. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 906 Stevens Ave, Tennant, IA 51537. A drive-by birthday celebration at his home is also planned from 3:45 p.m. until dark...
PANAMA -- Alfred Pauley of Panama will celebrate his 85th birthday on December 13. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to PO Box 65, Panama, IA 51562. Alfred’s family include his wife, Prune Pauley, Panama; and his children Jerry and Peggy Pauley,...
HARLAN -- Anna Nelson and Brogan Kienast, both of Harlan, plan to marry on December 12 at Fresh Encounter Church in Harlan. Anna is the daughter of Corey Nelson, Harlan; and Cara Cacy, Harlan. Brogan is the son of Mike and Connie Kienast, Harlan.
PORTSMOUTH -- Dave and Bev Ohlinger of Portsmouth will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on December 2. Their children include Al Ohlinger, Des Moines; and Marie Ohlinger, Iowa City. Dave is employed as the maintenance and groundskeeper at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in...
HARLAN -- Marlene Sondergaard of Harlan will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 1. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 1013 Court Street, Harlan, IA 51537. Her children are Ronald Sondergaard, Phoenix, AZ; Ruth and Fred Renier, Palm Desert...