Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alford

An open house is being held Saturday, Aug. 1, in honor of Robert and Judith Alford’s 50^th wedding anniversary.

The celebration is being held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bob and Judy’s home at 1608 134^th Ave., Castalia, IA 52133.

All are invited to attend, but the couple request no gifts, please.

Robert Alford and Judith Skarecky were married Oct. 3, 1964, in Cary, Ill.

They are the parents of Tod A. Alford (deceased) and Dawn M. (Jim) Eaton of Winfield, Ill. The Alfords also have four grandchildren.

Those wishing to extend anniversary congratulations can send cards to the couple at their home address above.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wurster

In celebration of Gary and Robin (Shreve) Wurster's 40^th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 2, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to the couple at 8583 L Ave, Fayette, IA, 52142.

Gary and Robin are the proud parents of two children, Stefan (Jolene) Wurster of Wadena and Holly Mendralla of Elgin, Ill., and they have four grandchildren.

Their family is looking forward to helping them celebrate!

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Schmitt

Kaitlyn Peterson and Lucas Schmitt of Hawkeye exchanged wedding vows in a 4 p.m. ceremony on June 27. The Rev. Sharon Huber officiated. The wedding was held at Hutchinson Family Farm Campground in Decorah.

Parents of the couple are Jon and Lori Peterson of Peterson, Minn., and Steve and Connie Schmitt of Hawkeye.

Dr. and Mrs. Lew Bishop

Lois Bergan and Lew Bishop were married Oct. 9, 1955, and are sharing the celebration of their 60^th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Masonic Lodge in downtown West Union.

The couple’s son, Lawrence (Camila) Bishop, of Karlskoga, Sweden; grandson, Jarrett (Lili), of Stockholm, Sweden; and granddaughter, Basia, of Madison, Wis., are hosting the event. 

Dr. Bishop is currently licensed and has practiced the profession of audiology and speech pathology for 55 years. Together, he and Lois founded and have maintained a private practice for 40 years, delivering services in a 60-mile radius to patients’ homes, nursing homes, and hospitals. Dr. Bishop assisted Dr. Larry Severeid, ENT physician and surgeon, at Gundersen Clinic in West Union for 22 years. 

Vera Kriener

Vera (Hageman) Kriener will celebrate her 85^th birthday on Tuesday, July 28.

In honor of the occasion, there will be a Mass of Celebration at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma.  

In addition, Vera’s family is hosting a card shower in her honor.

Birthday wishes can be sent to Vera at 108 B West Spring St., #2, Lawler, IA 52154.

Gay Anderson

Please join with family and friends to shower Gay Anderson with cards to celebrate her 90^th birthday on Tuesday, July 21.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Gay at 221 Auburn Street, West Union, IA  52175.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McIntyre

Wallace and LaFonda McIntyre of Hawkeye will be the guests of honor at an open house in celebration of their 60^th wedding anniversary.

The event will be held Sunday, July 26, at the Hawkeye Community Hall beginning at 1 p.m.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Marcella Blong

The family of Marcella Blong invites friends and family to join in card shower to help her celebrate her 91^st birthday on Monday, July 13.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Marcella Blong, c/o Jim Franzen, 28227 Spruce Road, Waucoma, IA 52171.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Drewes

Steve and Olivia Drewes of West Union will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on July 10.  

No formal celebration is planned, but the couple will mark the occasion with a small family gathering and a card shower.

Steven Drewes and Olivia Guyer were married in 1965 at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

They have three children, Dawn (Garry) Creed, Greg (Julie) Drewes, and Stephanie Drewes.  Stephanie and her fiancé, Jim Penning, will be married the following day, July 11, in Decorah.

The Dreweses also have six grandchildren.

Anniversary greetings may be sent to the couple at 413 Sandra Terrace, West Union, IA 52175.  

Audrey Bennett

Friends and relatives are invited to join Audrey Bennett as she celebrates her 90^th birthday with a potluck and card shower on Sunday, July 19.

Hosted by her family, the festivities will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 128 3^rd Ave. NE in Independence.

All are welcome to attend, but no gifts, please.

Audrey’s actual birthday was July 7.

Best wishes may be sent to Audrey at ABCM Rehab West, 1610 3^rd St. NE, Independence, IA 50644.