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WHITESIDE COUNTY
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Bailey Anniversary Dailey Gazette February 2003
Mr. and Mrs. James M Bailey Sr. of Rock Falls celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on Feb. 15, 2003, with their children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. James "Jim" Bailey and Janet Hurley were married Feb. 15, 1953, at First Baptist Church in Morrison. They are the parents of Belinda (Tim) Anderson of Rock Falls, James (Cindy) Bailey Jr., of Wilsonville, Ala., and Daniel (Linda) Bailey of crystal Lake. They have four grandchildren, Amy Sanchez of Columbiana, Ala.; Sarah Bailey of Wilsonville, Ala.; and Scott Anderson and Benny Anderson, both of Rock Falls. They have two great-grandchildren. Jim worked for 29 years at Swiss Valley and retired after 33 years with the Teamsters. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1957, stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., and serving overseas in Germany, Korea and Japan. Janet worked at Sterling Sears.
Bent Anniversary Honoring the 54th Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jay M. Bent of Milledgeville, a dinner will be given in their honor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Coyle in Milledgeville on Sunday. Guests will be present from Oregon, Sterling, Morrison and Amboy.
Mr. and Mrs. Bent were married Feb. 6, 1890, at Morrison by the Rev. Mr. Colegrove. After their marriage they went to housekeeping on a farm near Thomson, where they lived for one year, then moved to a farm near Morrison where they lived for six years before moving to Milledgeville. They lived there for two years, going to western Kansas for five years and later to Washington, D.C. for three years. They then returned to Milledgeville and purchased the home they now reside in. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bent are enjoying good health.
They are the parents of two children, Gifford Bent of Oregon, and Mrs. Harold Shonts of Sterling. Two grandchildren, S2/c Harold Shonts, who is serving in the Pacific and Grace Bent of Oregon.
Sterling Gazette about 1944
Benters Anniversary Sterling Gazette February 27, 1943
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Benters are observing their 55th wedding anniversary today, and on Sunday will serve a big family dinner at their home, with all members in attendance. Their children are Mrs. Albert Loos of Sterling, Mrs. Jack Devine and Arthur Baenters, both of Morrison
Book Anniversary Merlyn and Joyce Book of Sterling will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary on Feb. 22, 2003, with a cruise. An open house for family
and friends is planned for May 25. Merlyn Book and Joyce Dettman were married on Feb. 22, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. They are the parents of two sons, Dale (Bonnie) of Golden, Colo., and Dean (Cindy) of Sterling. They have four grandchildren. Dustin (Laura) Book of Lombard, Seth Book of Sterling and Laurette and Lacy Book, both of Kansas University, Lawrence, Kan. They farm in Sterling.
Sterling Gazette February 2003
Brandt Sterling Gazette November 23, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Brandt of Sterling will celebrate their 65th anniversary on Dec. 2, 2004. A family brunch will be held at the Rock River Country Club on Nov. 28. Elwin and Marjorie Stinemyer were married in Clinton Iowa 2 December 1939. They are the parents of Judy (Brokaw) and Keith. They have five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bruder Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bruder of Tampico will celebrate their 60th
wedding anniversary and Mr. Bruders 80th birthday on Sept. 8, 2002,
with an open house from 1 to 3 pm at Deer Valley Country Club, south
state Route 40, Deer Grove IL. Raymond Bruder and Eva Fern Williams
were married on Sept. 12, 1942 at the Methodist Church in Tampico.
They are the parents of five children, Gloria (Greg) Abbott of Spring Valley, Ronald (Connie ) of Rock Falls, Richard (Becky) of South Bend INd., Randolph (Jill) of Poplar Grove and the late Barbara Price. They have 11 grandchildren and 12 great-granchildren.
Harrison and Elizabeth (Wookey Anniversary 50th Anniversary It is indeed fitting and proper when a man and woman have lived together for a half century that the eventful day that rounds out their fiftieth wedding anniversary should be celebrated in some appropriate way. The homecoming of the sons and daughters with their children has at such a time more than a common interest, as the occurrence is one that comes to any couple but once.
A very delightful event occurred on New Year's day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Burch in this city, being no less than the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of that esteemed couple. The day had been looked forward to for some time with pleasant anticipations and when the time arrived nearly all of the sons and daughters and their children gathered in the old home to enjoy reminiscences of the years past, and recollections of events of common interest when all were one family and beneath the paternal roof.
Harrison D. Burch was born July 22, 1833 in Chautauqua County NY and came to Whiteside County IL in 1837, with his parents, who were among the first families settling in Garden Plain IL. Miss Elizabeth Wookey was born May 29, 1835, in England, and came to this country when fifteen years of age, her parents locating in Kenosha WI. Mr. Burch and Miss Wookey were married in that city, January 1, 1856, and during a large portion of the past fifty years resided on a large farm near the town of Union Grove IL, about three and one-half miles west of this city, where their son Herbert and family now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Burch removed from the farm to this city several years ago, Mr. Burch being engaged in the stock business most of the time since.
Those present at the golden wedding anniversary Monday were T. J. Burch of Fulton IL and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Burch of Union Grove, the gentlemen being brothers of Mr. Burch; Mr. E. Stinton of this city, father-in-law of T. J. Burch; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paddock of Union Grove, Mrs. Paddock being a sister of Mrs. Burch. The following children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren were also present; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Burch and son Will and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Burch and sons Ray and Arthur, and daughters Ina and Fern of this city; Mrs. H. E. Hindes of Goffs KS; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dysart and son Raymond of Franklin Grove, Il; Mr. George Burch and daughters Eveline, Helen and Mary of Galt IL; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Burch and son Harold and daughters Bernice and Luella of Union Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burch and daughter Irene and son Fremont of Sterling.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spears and Rev. M. G. Wenz and daughter of this city were the only guests present who were not relatives. There were in all thirty-nine persons present.
The dinner served on this occasion at the Burch home was one of the best, and all partaking of it relished it greatly. The boys, whether they ventured to mention it or not, thought that the good things were just "such as mother used to make" and they were.
It was a matter of regret that two daughters, Mrs. Walter King of Brooklyn NY and Mrs. James Spears of Goffs KS, could not be present with their families to enjoy the occasion.
Mr. Burch is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Morrison and his good wife has always, with him, been highly esteemed by all who have had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Their many friends here and elsewhere will be pleased to know that these people though over seventy years old are still strong and vigorous, and all hope that many more years will be added to their lives, and that these will be replete with the good things of this life, and that their many friends will never grow fewer.
Contributed by Reta Kleve - Whiteside Sentinel - January 4, 1906
Deets Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Deets of Emerson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary January 14 with a turkey
dinner in the home of their son, Lawrence, in Miami Spings, Florida, where they are spending the winter. A
feature of the dinner was a large wedding cake decorated in pink and white and topped with a bridal pair and
wedding bells. Bertha Mensch and Charles Deets were married January 18, 1906, in Mason City, Iowa. They have lived in
Hopkins township since their marriage. They have three children, Lawrence Deets of Miami Springs, Florida,
Clarence Deets and Mrs. Clair (Kathryn) Schwank of Sterling, and nine grandchildren.
Contributed by Mike Hosler
Henry Deets Anniversary
Mrs. Samuel Wright and family and Ed Deets and family, all of Rock Falls, went to Erie this morning to attend the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deets, the parents of Mrs. Wright and Mr. Ed Deets. Just fifty-five years ago today [03/31/1910] this aged couple were married and they have lived most happily together all these long years, five years more that a half century. They have six children, all long since grown to manhood and womanhood and not one of them has died. This couple are among the most highly respected citizens of Erie and are well known to the entire populace as being honorable residents of that little town. Today they are celebrating this marriage anniversary, and all of their children, grandchildren and other relatives to a goodly number are present to make these old people happy. A big dinner was served at noon. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
Deets Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John L. Deets of north of Emerson will celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9 with their family. No special observance
is planned. Bessie Stanley and John Deets were married by the Rev. C.W. Marlow
of the Christian Church of Coleta in the brides' home on March 11, 1908. Eleven
children born to the couple are Milton Deets of Bettendorf, Ia., Mrs.
Christian (Hazel) Haberer of Polo, Chester Deets of Malvern, Mason Deets of
Sterling, Mrs. Laurence (Dorothy) McDarmon of Mt. Carroll, Mrs. S. (Nellie)
Stewart of Milledgeville, Lloyd Deets of Waco Tx, Mrs. Perry (Bessie) Snitchler
of Sterling, Mrs. Charles (Marian) Mangan of Galt and Clark Deets and
Mildred Deets of Sterling
Contributed by Mike Hosler
73rd DeGroot Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William DeGroot of Rock Falls [IL] will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary Thursday, October 20, 1977.
The former Gertrude Van Dyke and William DeGroot, both natives of the Morrison [IL] area, were married October 20, 1904 by Rev. Andrews. To this union was born one daughter, Mamie, now deceased. Her husband, Dr. Mason Hargett, resides in Hamilton, Montana. The couple have one grandson, Overton Hargett and two great Mr. DeGroot was in the commission business in Chicago IL for 42 years, retiring in 1949 when he and his wife moved to Rock Falls. He is very interested in sports and still enjoys golfing. When in his eighties he often "shot" his age, and has been seen playing on the Morrison golf grounds. He still drives his car and manages his farms, some of which are in the Morrison locality. Mr. DeGroot is 94 years young and his wife is 91. Their many friends and relatives extend congratulations.
Contributed by Reta Kleve
Dirks Anniversary Sterling Gazette November 23, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle W. Dirks of Sterling will celebrate 50 years with an open house on Sunday November 28, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Lyle W. Dirks and Donna J. Stern were married Dec. 19, 1954 in Sterling by Rev. Robert Chidister. They are the parents of Lyle C,Lynda (Staples), Larry. Lyle retired as a claims adjuster with Rockford Mutual Ins. and currently is a partner in Dirks Auction Service. Donna is retired from the office of E.O. DeWeerth D.D.S.
Ebersole Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ebersole, 610 3rd Ave. Sterling; will be observing their 50th Wedding anniversary with open house on Sunday, Sept. 30 from two to five o'clock. Addie Mensch and Dan Ebersole were married Oct. 3, 1906, at the bride's home by the Rev. E. Lee Fleck of St. John's Lutheran Church. They have spent their married life in and around Sterling with the exception of eight years in Minnesota. They have two sons, Leighton of Garfield, Ark., and Raymond of Polo, Route One, also four grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Ebersole are members and regular attendants at the services and active in the organizations of St. Johns Church. They will be be happy to welcome their relatives and friends at their home but request no gifts.
Contributed by Mike Hosler
Everett & Dorothy (Book) Ebersole Anniversary Daily Gazette November 23, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ebersole of Sterling celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 21, 2004. Everett Ebersole and Dorothy Book were married Nov. 21, 1939 at the home of the brides parents. They are the parents of John, Marcia (Jackson), Sharon Graybill, Verne and Janice (Calsyn). They have 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Elmendorf Anniversary Contributed by Georgi DeBartolo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Friday January 2, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Elmendorf of Portland avenue passed the 50th anniversary of their marriage Wednesday, December 31, a number of their relatives and friends assembling at their home to assist them in the celebration of the occasion. A family dinner and a season of reminiscence and social good cheer with many good wishes for the future made the affair a very happy one for all. Mr. and Mrs. Elmendorf were united in marriage in Sterling December 31, 1874, by Rev. J. H. Moore. They have been residents of Morrison since 1895, where they have many friends to add their good wishes to those already received.
Fellows Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Fellows were married at Round Grove on October 11, 1871, and have spent practically all their married life withen a radius of a few miles of the place of their marriage. Mrs. Fellows maiden name was Margaret Eiteman, and she was born in Lancaster county, Pennslyvania, in 1840, coming to Illinois when about eight years of age. Mr Fellows was born in Lee county in 1841. Upon their marriage they made their home at Round Grove , and having resided in this vicinity ever since have had a splendid opportunity to see the development and many changes that time has brought about. In 1891 the subjects of this sketch moved from Round Grove toi Union Grove and in the following year moved to Lyndon, where they resided four years, and since that time have made their home in Morrison and Unionville, principally the latter place. Two children, Emerson and Lulu M., whose married name was Ewing, were born to them. Mrs. Ewing passed away in 1909.
Mr. Fellows was one of the many men in this vicinity who offered their services to the government in suppressing the rebellion in the south in the war of '61-66, and his military record shows that he enlisted on Aug. 13,1862, as a member of Co. B, 75th Ill. Inf. with which he served for nearly three years, having been mustered out on June 12, 1865. He is at present a membver of the Alpheus Clark Post No. 60, G.A.R. and his army comrades were present at hre festivities of yesterday. It is rather singular too that there were present five couples who had passed their fiftieth anniversary of wedded life, they being: Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Lasher, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bent, and the host and hostess fo the occasion.
Reminiscences of the time when Mr. and Mrs. Fellows took their maritial vows were undoubtedly awakened in their minds when their visitors tendered them a second charivari, which they seemed to enjoy and took in good part. But this was not all that they were tendered, for their visitors presented them with several gifts of gold and many useful articles. A bounteous dinner was served at noon, the menu of which was as follows: chicken pie, mashed potatoes, fried sweet potatoes, cabbage salad, pickles olives, lima beans, coffee, jelly, bread and butter, apple pie a la mode, doughnuts and wafers. At the close of this bounteous and delicioud dinner, Mr. Lum, commander of Alpheus Clark Post G.A.R. arose, and addressing Mr. and Mrs. Fellows and presenting them with a small package, said: "Fifty years of wedded life----through days of young manhood and womanhood; when hope beat high and the future allured, to the more sedate period when the years have lengthened and the evening shadows are approaching----are vouchsafed to few, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fellows are to be congratulated upon having reached that rare interval in life. That their joys may yet be many and their sorrows few in their remaining years is the wish of Mr. Fellows' comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic, who tender them this slight gift of remembrance on their Fiftieth Wedding Day. " Mr. Fellows responded briefly and with much feeling.
Those in attendance at this happy occasion included the following: Mr. and Mrs. George McNeil, Boone, IA, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Comstock and Mr. Ralph Comstock, Rochelle; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kadel, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Irwin, Ira Kadel, Miss Helen Kadel and Mrs. Ella Andrews, Rock Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown and daughter, Prophetstown; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frank, Walnut; Mrs. W. Watson, Mrs. Margaret Cook, Mr. and Mrs. O. Leroy Walter, Mr and Mrs. George Twombly, Mr. and Mrs. John Britle, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hea???, Mrs E. D. Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. B?????, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Gray, Mrs. Baker, Miss Neva Baker, Mr and Mrs. C.A. Lum, Mr. and Mrs. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. J.W.Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bent, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. R. Lasher, Jacob Cline, John Seavey and David Moulton, Morrison.
From Rootsweb unknown contributor
It is always pleasant to record the half-century anniversary of married life of the citizens of a community, for such an event always causes one to assume a retrospective attitude, and to think of the many changes which have taken place during such a period of married life. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fellows, highly respected citizens of Unionville, celebrated the half century mark of their married life, and in honor of the occasion about forty of their friend and relatives gathered at their home in Unionville. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fellows are still very active, and entered the spirit of the day in a manner which gave their visitors, who had gathered to pay them homage, much pleasure. The home had been prettily decorated in a combination of gold and autumn leaves, and from eleven o'clock, when the guest began to gather, until late in the afternoon, merriment was at its height.
Frankfother Anniversary Sterling Daily Gazette
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Frankfother of Sterling will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Dec. 5, 2004 with an open house at Rock River Country Club. Duane Frankfother and Shirley McBride were married Dec. 31, 1954 at St. Mary Church in Sterling. Children are Patrick, Michael and Tammi. They have 6 grandchildren. Duane retired from Northwestern Steel after 38 years in 1992. He worked at Parrish Alford. Shirley retired as an administrative assistant from Sterling Public Library.
Gephardt Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gebhardt of Sterling will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Nov. 28, 2004. They are planning a weekend in Galena to celebrate with their family. Ray Gebhardt and Nancy Kosier were married Nov. 28, 1954 in the Broadway Methodist Church, Sterling. The late Rev. C.A. Chamberlain and the Rev. James McKelvey of Glen Ellyn officiated the ceremony. Their children are LeAnne (Nye) and Craig . Their grandchildren are Jarod and Corinne Nye, Josh Nye, Trent Gebhardt and Troy Boutin and a grandaughter Amy Nye, deceased. Ray retired from the trucking industry after 31 years, Nancy was a stay at home wife and mother, working part time.
Harms Anniversary Sterling Gazette November 23, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harms of Rock Falls will celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a family dinner on Nov. 28, 2004. They were married 30 November 1944 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Rock Falls. Children are Stephen, Stanley, Sharon, Robert and Ronald. They have 15 grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Hayer Anniversary Dixon Evening Telegraph 16 January 1948
The observance of the 59th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayen, 201 Seventh Avenue, Sterling on Monday was a happy occassion. They received a profusion of flowers, cards and gifts.
Refreshments were served to the callers. At six o'clock dinner was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs Hayen, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Hermes Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hermes, 409 7th Avenue (Sterling IL) will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Special mass will be said at 8 a.m. at the Sacred Heart church. A dinner will be held for the immediate family at noon at the Daniels Cafe in Rock Falls.
Peter J. Hermes and Lena Lauff were married Jan. 12, 1898 at the Sacred Heart church. The couple lived on a farm seven and one half miles southeast of Rock Falls until five years ago when they moved to their present home.
They have two children, Mrs. Carl Randolph and Raymond Hermes both of Sterling.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 12, 1948
Hinrichs Anniversary Mr and Mrs Robert L Hinrichs of Sterling will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary on May 12 2002, with an open house from 1-4 pm at Rock
Falls Community Building. Robert Hinrichs and Mary Jane Bellows were
married May 19, 1952 at Church of the Brethren Sterling. They are the parents
of Jackie (Gary) Roach of Freeport, Sallie (Todd) Bittner of Glendale AZ,
Susan (Paul) Gould and Jan (Pete) Fischbach, both of Sterling. They have
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. All friends and family are
invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested.
Sterling Gazette 30 April 2002
Knox Anniversary Unable to Celebrate the Occasion - Mr. and Mrs. John J. Knox passed the 50th
anniversary of their married life last Saturday in Morrison. As both were in
poor health and under the care of a nurse the family felt it was impossible to celebrate this event. P.J. Humphrey, a cousin of Mrs. Knox and Wilmot Fisk, a friend of the family, dropped in on them Saturday morning to extend congratulations and remained for dinner. Mrs. Thomas Robinson treated the host and hostess and the guests to ice cream and Mrs. Raymond Reynolds brought them some delicious fruit. The Humphreys and the Knox families sent in some beautiful flowers and at the same time gave Mr. And Mrs. Knox a large and varied postcard shower. Mr. Knox was born January 23, 1833, in Erie county, New York, and came to the Ox Bow Bend, north of Prophetstown with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Knox, when but two years of age. Two years later the family moved to Morrison, or to the site where Morrison was later built, and their home for a while was on the spot where the Stone & McLaughlin implement house now stands. Mr. Knox is the last but one of ten brothers and two sisters. He is thought to have one brother living at the soldiers home in Quincy. His wife was formerly Lucy Humphrey and the couple were married in this place on March 22, 1863. Mr. Knox was eighty years of age last January. Mrs. Knox was born April 21, 1834 and will be seventy-nine years of age next month. Two children were born to them both of whom died in infancy. Mr. Knox was born of Quaker parentage but later in life became affiliated with the Methodist church. In politics he was always a staunch republican and fearless in the defense of his convictions. The Sentinel extends them hearty congratulations in the passing of their fiftieth year of wedding life, and hopes for them a speedy recovery that they may enjoy continued years of happiness in each others company.
Whiteside Sentinel 24 March 1913
McCue Anniversary On the occasion of their ruby wedding (40), anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. John J, McCue of Como were the honored guests Sunday at a delightful three-course dinner at the Brick house in Morrison, with 28 members of the McCue and Gronis families as guests. Their daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Forster, as hostess, had planned the event in the nature of a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. McCue and their ch (unreadable). Upon their arrival they (unreadable) the families of the honored (unreadable) brothers and sisters also present for the repast.
The tables were arranged in U-shape with the honorees seated at the base of the “U." The combined place cards and nut cups were silver bells mounted on a heart shaped stand and tied with a ruby ribbon. Scattered about the room and tables were bowls of autumn flowers, dahlias, zinnias and chrysanthemums, in variegated colors with red predominating. The favors were wrapped in silver and tied with a ruby bow. Mr. McCue and Anna C. Gronis were the first couple to be married in the present St. Mary's church edifice. This was 40 years ago, on Oct. 12, 1898. The Rev. Fr. James J. Bennett was the officiating priest. They went to housekeeping on their farm at Como where they still reside. They are the parents of five children. There is one grandchild, John William Thomas son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul Thomas.
Children and their families present, besides the hostess, were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul Thomas and son John William, Mr. and Mrs. Leo McCue and Bobby of this vicinity and John McCue and Miss Margaret McCue of Chicago. Brothers and sisters and family present were: Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCue, Sr., Mrs. James McCue, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Regan, Mr. and Mrs. George Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gronis, Mr. and Mrs. George Gronis, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eckel, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eberhart, and two nieces, the Misses Margaret and Helen Quinn of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. McCue received several nice gifts as a memento of the occasion.
Contributd by Jerry Thomas Sterling area paper, probably the Gazette, Sterling, IL, 1938
Meiners Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ed Meiners of Sterling will celebrate their golden wedding
anniversay on Sunday February 24. Annie Harms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Conrad Harms of Sterling, and Edward Meiners, Son of Mr. and Mrs Ufe Meiners
were united in marriage Feb. 26, 1902 in the home of the bride's parents. They
have spent their entire life around Sterling and farmed for 49 years in the
vicinity of Sterling. The Meiners have three children, Clarence of Sterling,
Mrs. Charles (Irene) Gorman of Rock Falls and Lloyd at home. They also have
three grandchildren, Darrel Gorman and Keith and Karen Meiners. Mrs. Meiners
was born Feb. 11 1882 and Mr. Meiners was born Feb. 15 , 1877. Mr. and Mrs.
Meiners moved to Sterling in March 1951. They retired from Farm life and are
living in their new home at 904 LeFevre road, Sterling. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Meiners are very active and the best of health.
Contributed by Mike Hosler
Ottens Anniversary Mr and Mrs Robert W. Ottens of Morrison will celebrate their 50th
Wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-4 April 27, 2002 at their
home, 304 S Clinton St. Morrison. Robert Ottens and Myra Schaut were
married April 26, 1952 at First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll. They are the
parents of Samuel (Bonny) Ottensof Shoreline WA, Susan Ottens of Morrison,
Sandra (Tim) Bronn of Roscoe, Scott (Malia) Ottens of LaGrange and the late
Sarah Ottens. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. All
friends and relatives are invited to attend. The ommison of gifts is requested.
Sterling Gazette 16 April 2002
Portner Anniversary
Carl Portner & Vida Scott were married Dec. 16, 1933 in Oregon, Il. They have lived in the same house for 64 years in Galt. Carl retired from
NWSW after starting his own businessm the Galt Rug Works. Carl & Vida have been retired from the cleaning business about 16 years.
They are the parents of Juanita (Leroy) Lemke, David (Jean) Portner, Sheryl (deceased), Richard (Sandra) Portner, Carrol (Ron) George and Lori (Alex) Estrada.
Grandchildren: Lizann (Danny) Williams, Wendy (Gary) Johnston, Martin Portner, Ronni (Tracey) Zeigler, Melissa (Scott) Griffis, Christopher George and joey & Jesse, Estrada. Stepgrandson; Tony (Jill) Sosi.
Great Grandchildren: Dee (Ben) Burdick, Sandra (John) Peterson, Zachary & Jordon Griffis, Peyton & Justin Zeigler, Erik and Leigha Johnston. Step Great Grandchildren: Luigi & Anna Sosi, Great-Great Grandchildren: Shadow & Brooke Burdick.
Contributed by Jean Portner
Scott Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John F. Scott of Stillman Valley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 1998 with a family dinner.
John Scott and Alice E. Ryan were married Dec. 4, 1938 at the Sterling Baptist Church parsonage. Rev. Holcomb officiated the ceremony.
They are the parents of two sons, John (Henrietta) Scott of Durand adn Douglas (Connie) Scott of Poplar Grove. They have five grandchildren adn 3 great grandchildren.
Contributed by Jean Portner
Stern Anniversary Mr and Mrs Oscar Stern of Sterling will celebrate their 65th wedding
anniversary on May 15, 2002, with a family dinner. Oscar Stern and
Edna Behrens were married May 15, 1937, at the Second Avenue Lutheran
Church parsonage, Sterling. They are the parents of Bob (Carole) Stern of
Annawan, Elaine (deceased), Joyce (bob) Hollaway and Lyle (Deb) Stern,
all of Sterling. They have seven granchidlren and nine great - grandchildren.
Sterling Gazette 14 May 2002
Wick Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wick of 405 Broadway, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Thursday, December 22. The couple will receive their friends at open house between 2 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, otherwise there will be no observation of the day. Larkin A. Wick and Estella Frazer were united in marriage December 22, 1882, in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Frazer, in Genesee township. They lived on a farm in Genesee township until 32 years ago, when they came to Sterling and have since resided here. There are two children, Donald and Hallie Wick, both of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Wick are enjoying good health. They have the best wishes of many friends on their golden anniversary. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois December 17, 1932 - Saturday, pg 10, col. 1 )
Wiebenga Anniversary Sterling Gazette November 23, 2004
Robert and Lois (Balk) Wiebenga of Morrison celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends. They are the parents of darlene (Hook), Douglas, Carla (Bush and Brenda (Frederick) and grandparents of Matthew, Dana, Nicholas, Katelyn, Cody, Logan and Derek. They were married November 19, 1954 in Fulton. Bob continues to work part time at Shawver Press.
