AVOCA -- Joni Eggerss will celebrate her 84th birthday on October 16. Her children and grandchildren are planning  a card shower to help her celebrate. Cards will reach her if sent to 1510 N. Willow, Avoca, IA, 51521.    Joni’s family includes daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Doug Applegate, Oakland; daughter, Michelle Eggerss of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Lauren Larsen of Harlan and Scott Opperman of Manning exchanged marriage vows on July 14, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father John Frost.    Parents of the couple are Chris and Joni Larsen, Harlan; and John and Nancy Opperman, Manning.    Grandparents of the bride are Gary and Rose Ann Larsen, Harlan; and Vivian Lytle, Harlan, and the late Randy Lytle. 

    WESTPHALIA -- Larry and Julie Goetzinger of Westphalia announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison to Eric Croghan both of Earling. Eric is the son of Bob and Janet Croghan, Portsmouth.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on October 20 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Jill Greaves and Ron “Polack” Prososki both of Portsmouth were married on August 18, 2018 at St. Mary Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Father David Smith S.J. performed the ceremony during the 5 p.m. Mass.    Parents of the couple are Dennis and Sara Gralapp, Remsen, IA; and Ken and Nancy Prososki, McClelland, IA, and the late Marlene Prososki. 

    EARLNG -- Tim and Ann Graeve of Manilla announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle to Adam Bramley, Urbandale. Adam is the son of Steve and Maureen Bramley, Kansas City, MO.    The couple plans to marry on May 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

    PANAMA -- Robert and Norene Schechinger of Panama will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, September 28.    Their family includes Jeff and Mindy Schechinger, Portsmouth; Teresa and Chad Mardesen, Omaha; Anne and Frank Schoenauer, Johnston; Joni and Doug Leinen, Urbandale; Mike and Melissa Schechinger, Cedar Rapids; Gina and Chris Haar, Minnetonka, MN; and Matthew and Jen Schechinger, Panama.

    PANAMA -- Raymond A. Schleimer, 78, Panama, died September 25 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.    Services will be held Friday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date.  A wake service was held Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center.  Family greeted friends Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Janet Fink, 67, Harlan, died September 22 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital.    Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Harlan Cemetery.    Fink is survived by brother Wayne Fink of Harlan and sister Judy (Gary) Caldwell of Sioux Falls, SD.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

    MANNING -- William J. “Billy” Meister III, 68, Manning, died Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines.    Services will be held Monday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Manning with interment with military honors provided by American Legion Post #607 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning.    Visitation with luncheon will be held at the church Oct.