Anniversary - January 2004 January 25, 2004 Card shower requested for Zeller 60th Francis and Julia Zeller of McCracken will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Community Hall in McCracken. Zeller and the former Julia Davenport were married Feb. 1, 1944, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo. They have two sons and families living in McCracken — William Zeller and sons, Daniel and Willy, and John and Melanie Zeller and daughters, Sarah and Rachael. Friends and relatives are invited to the celebration. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to Francis and Julia Zeller, P.O. Box 67, McCracken, KS 67556. January 18, 2004 Grow — Mr. and Mrs. Marion Grow of Great Bend will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary Jan. 24. In their honor an open house will be hosted by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Senior Center in Great Bend. Grow and the former Hazel Kimber were married Jan. 20, 1935, at Presbyterian Church in Great Bend and lived on a farm near Hudson. He worked in the oil field and was an ag custom cutter. She was a homemaker. The couple have six children, Sharon Smiley of Texhoma, Okla., Marilyn Fulton of Junction City, Rita Jones and Linda Elliott, both of Wichita, and Keith Grow and Larry Grow, both of Hudson. They have 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The couple request no gifts. Cards of congratulations can be sent to 5209 Ridgeway Dr., Great Bend, KS 67530. Randolph — Dale and Rosey Randolph of Great Bend will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today. Randolph and the former Rosey Anderson were married Jan. 18, 1964, at Ness City Methodist Church. Randolph is a self-employed truck driver and Rosey is a composing and advertising assistant for the Great Bend Tribune. The couple have two children, Delbert Randolph of Larned and Dana and Dan Brown of Great Bend. They have two grandchildren, Allie and Chase Brown of Great Bend. Eitel — Mr. and Mrs. Vernon R. Eitel of Great Bend will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Eitel and Nellie Bley were married Jan. 21, 1940, at Fredrick. The couple have one daughter who lives in Denver, Colo. January 4, 2004 Tipling Paul and Dixie Tipling will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Jan. 6. The couple was married Jan. 6, 1979, at First Assembly of God Church. They have one daughter, Lindsey Jane, who is a senior at Kansas State University.
Anniversary - February 2004 February 15, 2004 Hammeke — Maurice and Norma Hammeke will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and their daughter and son-in-law, JoElla and Bill Tobin, will celebrate their first wedding anniversary with an open house for friends and family at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Great Bend. Hammeke and the former Norma Lamoree were married March 2, 1954, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. JoElla and Bill Tobin of Lawrence were married March 2, 2003, at the Little Whit e Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. Hosts for the Hammeke celebration include their children and spouses, Marla and Dennis Redburn of Great Bend, Lynda and Earl Ford of Olathe, Vince and Tina Hammeke of Lenexa, and JoElla and Bill Tobin of Lawrence. They have one son, deceased, Ron Hammeke. Their grandchildren are Dustin Sullivan of Great Bend, Trilby and Rob Haller of Green Bay, Wis., Colby Sullivan of Great Bend, Lynzee, Taylor, Cressa and Jensyn Ford, all of Olathe, and Andrew, Ryan and Adam Hammeke, all of Lenexa. Great-grandchildren are Savannah Sullivan of Great Bend; and Zachary, Daniel and Aleigha Haller, all of Green Bay, Wis. Harman — G.R. and Velma Harman of Garfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Feb. 18. Harman and the former Velma Cassady were married Feb. 18, 1954, at Cherokee, Okla., and have lived in the Larned and Garfield area. Harman is retired from the Pawnee County Highway Department and she is retired from Larned State Hospital and is currently a bus driver for USD 495 of Larned. Their children are Victor and Nancy Harman of Garden City, Glynda Harman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gaylon Harman of Great Bend, Velina Harman of Hutchinson, Dianna and Jerry Manzanares of Pueblo, Colo., and Denise and Bobby Hoch of Garfield. The couple has 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards can be sent to the couple at 104 Porter, Garfield, KS 67529. February 8, 2004 Rathbun — Wayne and Joan Rathbun of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 14 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church Annex Building in Great Bend. Family and friends are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts. Rathbun and the former Charlotte Joan Easdon were married Feb. 14, 1954, at First Christian Church of Great Bend. They have lived most of their married life in Great Bend. Hosts will be their children and grandchildren. Their children are Bob and Charlotte Rowe and Wayne and Connie Rathbun, both of Great Bend; Hal and Cheryl Lawson of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Christina Rathbun of La Mesa, Calif. Their grandchildren are Monte and Misti Schmidt of Enid, Okla., Robert Rowe of Lawrence, Nikki, Caley and Jaci Lawson of Los Angeles, Calif., Tiffani Rathbun of Littleton, Colo., Keith Rathbun of Great Bend and Harrison Gonka of La Mesa, Calif. Great-grandchildren include Ashton Lawrence and Cassidie Schmidt, both of Enid. Cards may be sent to the couple at 3911 Forest, Great Bend, KS 67530. Young — Virgil and Joan Young of St. John will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 15 with an open house reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First National Bank hospitality room in St. John. Young and the former Joan Castleberry were married Feb. 14, 1954, at Pratt. Their children and spouses are Debbie and Joe Levingston of Great Bend, Steve and Velda Young of St. John, Don and Jan Young of Hutchinson and Stephanie and Ronald Ahrens of Ellinwood. The couple has one granddaughter and eight grandsons. Urban — Gene and Alice Urban of Albert will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the city building in Albert. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Kathy and Mike Jordon of Hutchinson and Doug and Charlene Urban of Overland Park. Urban and the former Alice Tuzicka were married Feb. 16, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Loretto. Cards can be sent to Gene and Alice Urban, 571 N.W. 130 Ave., Albert, KS 67511.
Anniversary - March 2004 March 21, 2004 Landis celebrates anniversary and birthday Robert and Minnie Landis of Hoisington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 3. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hoisington Activity Center on Susank Road. Hosts will be their children, Lavell Embry, Larry Landis, Leon Embry, Gayle Crump, Geneva Patton and Layton Landis. They have 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Landis and Minnie were married March 20, 1954, at Independence. At the same time they are celebrating their anniversary, Robert Landis will be honored for his 85th birthday. He was born April 22, 1919. The couple requests no gifts and invite family and friends to help them celebrate these occasions. Ritterhouse — Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ritterhouse of Albert will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Albert Community Building. Hosts will be their children and families, Dan and Wanda Prowse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritterhouse, Harry and Susan Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Ritterhouse; their nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dwight Ritterhouse and Lou Mitchell were married March 23, 1954, at Little River. Family and friends are invited and the couple requests no gifts. March 14, 2004 Wornkey — Don and Marlene Wornkey Sr. will celebrate their 50th anniversary March 17. Wornkey and the former Marlene Pohlman were married March 17, 1954, at Lewistown, Mont., and have lived in St. John most of their married life. Wornkey is retired with St. John-Hudson public schools and she is retired with Stafford County Conservation District. Their children are Carolyn Boles and husband Kent of St. John, and Don Wornkey Jr. and wife Aurie of Hutchinson. The couple has three grandchildren, Angie Boles McGuire and husband Clint, Travis Boles and wife Gayle, and Garrett Wornkey. They also have five great-grandchildren, Cali McGuire, Hunter McGuire and Madison McGuire, Alexis Boles and Brendan Boles. Gustus — Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gustus of Geneseo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 20 at the Geneseo American Legion from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosts for the celebration will be their children, Roy and Patty Beagley, Carolyn Gustus and Mike Gustus. The couple requests no gifts.
Anniversary - April 2004 April 25, 2004 Deutsch — Junior and Wilmetta Deutsch will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 25. Deutsch and the former Wilmetta Mai were married April 25, 1954, at Russell and reside in Hoisington. He is retired from Union Pacific Railroad and she worked for Drs. Robert Moore, Robert Warrick and Cardinal Pharmacy, retiring in 2001. Their children are John and Carma Deutsch of Topeka and John and Kim Emert of Mission. They also have four grandchildren, Sara and Ryan of Topeka and Frank and Molly of Mission. The couple, their children and grandchildren all enjoyed a vacation together in Tempe, Ariz., and Scotsdale, Ariz., in January. The couple will celebrate their special day with a family dinner. Huslig — Paul and Bernice Huslig of Great Bend will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. May 2 at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Great Bend. Huslig and the former Bernice Schneweis were married May 9, 1964, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. He is retired from Aquila Mullergren station and she is retired from Clara Barton Hospital as a lab technician. Hosts for the event will be their children, Paula Wierman and husband Tom of Calgary, Canada, and Ruth Huslig of Great Bend, and their grandchildren, Hope Huslig of Great Bend and Chris, Molly and Justin Wierman from Calgary. The couple requests no gifts.
Anniversary - May 2004 May 16, 2004 Christiansen — David and Beverly Christiansen of Great Bend will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 2101 Jackson. They were married May 18, 1984, at St. Mark’s Church. He is retired from Great Bend Fire Department and she is a retired manager of Action Video. Their children are David of McPherson, Jennifer of Big Sandy, Texas, DeeDee Cross of Ellis, Linda Estep of Wichita and Racine Rens of Liberty, Mo. The couple have 11 grandchildren, Kami, Chad and Bret Christiansen; Jerry and Laura Simcik; Andrea and Alyson Es tep; and Sidney, Derrick, Emily and Abigail Rens. The couple has two stepgrandchildren, Dustin and Casey Cross. The couple request no gifts. May 9, 2004 Keil — Kevin and Donna Keil will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2101 Jackson, Great Bend. Keil and Donna Peak were married May 26, 1979, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Hosting the reception are the couple’s children, Andrea and Travis Thompson of Larned and Spencer Richard Keil of Great Bend; parents, Irene Peak and Arnie and Arleen Keil of Great Bend; and Donna’s sisters, Glennda Drescher of Great Bend and Nancy Sargent of Newton. The couple’s plans include a cruise later this month to Cozumel, Mexico, as part of their celebration. Congratulatory cards may be sent to 3000 28th St., Great Bend, KS 67530. Kraisinger — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kraisinger Sr. of Otis will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 15. Kraisinger and the former Norma Hejny were married May 19, 1979, in Olmitz. The couple will have a Mass of Thanksgiving at 2 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church followed by an open house from 3-5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, both in Olmitz. Hosts for the occasion will be their children, Theresa of Hays, and Jessica, Rebecca, Richard Jr. and Anndrea of Otis. The couple request no gifts. May 2, 2004 Nuss — Earlin and Deloris Nuss of Russell celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary April 19. Nuss and the former Deloris Keil were married April 19 at United Emmanuel Church in Milberger. Children of the couple are son Keith and his wife Tammy of Russell; and daughter Kathryn and her husband Joe Axman of Olmitz. Grandchildren are Jacob, Aaron, Jared and Stephanie Nuss and Justin and Jenifer Axman. To celebrate this occasion, the couple has given a monetary gift to St. John Lutheran Church to defray expenses for radio broadcasts of Sunday morning services. Cards may be sent to the couple at 121 Cindy Drive, Russell, KS 67665. Wintholz — Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wintholz of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the wedding of their granddaughter, Andrea Sander to Travis Miller, May 8 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Andover. Wintholz of Collyer and the former Phyllis Montgomery of Hays were married May 8, 1954, at Hearndon and have lived in Great Bend since 1967. He is employed by Medical Park Home Equipment and she is employed by USD 428 at Great Bend Middle School. Their children and grandchildren are Glen and Becky Sander of Great Bend and their children, Andrea Sander of El Dorado, Mathew Sander of Wichita and Tyler Sander of Great Bend; Brad and Joni Wintholz of Great Bend and their children, Heidi, Cole and Kassidy Wintholz of Great Bend; Debbie and Jerry Farmer of Great Bend and their children, Brandon Foster of Chicago, Ill., Aaron Hollister, Manhattan, Charlie and Amy Lamb of Great
Bend and Nicholas of Great Bend; Mark Wintholz; Mike and Kelly Wintholz and their child, Brynt; and Adam Wintholz of Great Bend. The couple have three great-grandchildren.
Anniversary - June 2004 June 27, 2004 Weltmer — Prentice and Carol Weltmer of Great Bend will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today. The couple will celebrate by taking a family vacation and cruise in the fall. Weltmer and the former Carol Koerner were married June 27, 1964, at Great Bend and have lived in Great Bend their entire marriage. He is employed at Dillons and she is retired from Town and Country Racquet Club. The couple has two daughters, Lori and son-in-law Monte Feck of Winfield and Janel and son-in-law Chris Unrein of Wichita. The couple has three grandchildren, Alicia, Garrett and Blake. Cards of congratulations can be sent to the couple at 5827 Eisenhower, Great Bend KS 67530. Caruthers — Wayne and Shirley Caruthers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends June 6 with a barbecue and reception. Caruthers and the former Shirley Ann Turner were married June 7, 1954, at the Methodist Church in Lyons. The couple has four children, Dennis Caruthers and wife, Patti, of San Antonio, Texas, Becky Doonan and husband, David, of Great Bend; Peg Stone and husband, Bradley, and Scott Caruthers and wife of Midland, Texas. The couple also has nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Caruthers have retired to Geneseo after living most of their life in Great Bend. Willesden — Bob and Dianne Willesden of Great Bend will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary July 3. An open house is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. on July 3 in the Burnside Room of Carl Soden Recreation Center in Great Bend. Willesden and the former Dianne Dolezal were married June 23, 1979, at Great Bend. He is employed by Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility and she is employed by Dr. Burkey of Great Bend and Carl Boxberger Oil. Hosts will be their children, Mark and Brandy Gaddis of Andover, David and Tiffany Nily of Great Bend and Robert and Andrea Willesden of Hoisington. The couple has 12 grandchildren. June 20, 2004 Sloan — Merle and Betty Sloan of Great Bend will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard. Sloan and the former Betty Robbins were married June 23, 1944, at Larned. Their children are Loretta and Roger Leith of Rosehill, Larry and Mary Sloan of Albert and Lorena Sloan and Marlin Portenier of Great Bend. They have four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sloan is retired from Cross Manufacturing in Lewis and she is retired from Lewis Post Office. The couple requests no gifts but would welcome cards which may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sloan, 1716 Broadway, Great Bend KS 67530. Feil — Ron and Ruby Feil of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. Feil and the former Ruby Simpson were married June 20, 1954, and lived in California for 42 years, returning to Great Bend eight years ago. Feil worked in retail management as owner of a Valu-Rite Drug Store and is retired from Riverside Sheriff’s office. She is a cosmetic consultant. The couple has four children, Cheryl Blasque of Riverside, Calif., Christina Davis of Corona, Calif., Cynthia Broyles and Michael Feil, both of Great Bend. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The couple will take a trip in February and their children will host a celebration in California. Simpson — Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Simpson will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, at Best Western Motel. Friends and family are invited and the couple requests no gifts. Hosting the event will be their children, Ruby and Ronnie Feil of Great Bend, Doris and Glen Case of Sacramento, Calif., Barbara and Bob Espinosa of Great Bend, Melvin Wayne Simpson of Great Bend and Kenny Simpson of Fayettellville, Ark. The couple has 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Simpson and the former Frances Elizabeth Jackson were married March 13, 1934, in Osceola, Mo., and have been residents of Great Bend since 1941. June 13, 2004 Rice — Card shower requested for Rice 70th. Albert and Edna Rice will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 20 with family at the Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Rice and the former Edna Mettscher were married on June 20, 1934, in St. John. They have two children, Milton Rice and wife Merita of Pawnee Rock and Barbara Robertson and husband Larry of Wichita. They also have one grandson Ryan Robertson and wife Megan of Wichita. Cards may be sent to Albert and Edna Rice in care of Woodhaven Care Center, No. 26, 510 W. 7th. St., Ellinwood, KS 67526. Zook — Don and Natalie Zook will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, June 20 at The Hillcrest, 115 South Rutan, Wichita and at noon, Saturday, June 26 at the Newcomb Community Center, Pitkin, Colo. Donald B Zook and Natalie Jo Zink were married June 5, 1954, by the Rev. Sam Keller at the United Methodist Church in Scott City. Don was a United Methodist pastor from 1955-1993 with exchange pastorates in Belfast, Ireland, and County Durham, England and served as the First United Methodist pastor in Great Bend from 1984-1987. Natalie was a teacher and middle school counselor, serving one year as the president of the Kansas Middle Level Educators, was a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed, and initiated the CASA Program in Great Bend. They retired in May 1993 whereupon they have served pastorates in international English speaking congregations in London, England; Colombia and Brazil, South America; and Bali, Indonesia. They currently spend the summer months in Pitkin, Colo., and travel in their motorhome during the winter. They have a daughter, Tamara Zook, of Los Angeles, Calif., and a son, Dana Bob Zook, of Wichita. June 6, 2004 Chism — Tom and Barbara Chism will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8. Chism and the former Barbara Keil were married June 8, 1954, in Tucumcari, N.M. Their children are Sabrina and Bob Suelter of Great Bend and Samantha Chism of Wichita. They have one granddaughter, Chelsee Chism and two step-grandchildren, Jessica Suelter and Adam Suelter. The couple will celebrate with a family vacation later this year. Cards may be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 274, Claflin, KS 67525.
Anniversary - July 2004 July 25, 2004 Strecker — Paul and Norma Strecker are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Norma M. (Wahl) and Paul H. Strecker were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hays on July 31, 1954. The Streckers lived on a farm at Galatia during their marriage, with Paul working as a farmer and Norma as a music teacher. Children and grandchildren shared their god-given talents in a half-hour program on July 12 at the couple’s home in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. A lunch at Meridy’s in Russell followed. Mr. and Mrs. Strecker’s reception was hosted by their children, Rev. Charlotte Strecker-Baseler and husband, Rev. John Strecker-Baseler of Oberlin, Kathryn Apley, Ph.D., and husband Mike, D.V.M., Ph.D., of Nevada, Iowa, Paulette Orr and husband Byron of Amarillo, Texas, and SFC David H. Strecker and wife Karen of Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., and five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Paul and Norma Strecker at 125 E. Railroad Ave. - Galatia, Olmitz, KS 67564. Bybee — Charles and Janet Bybee will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 9. Charles Bybee and Janet Kathleen Stroup were married at Chase Presbyterian Church. The couple has two children, Traci Hamblin and husband Matt of McPherson, and son Brian Bybee of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Bybee also have three grandchildren, Kendra, Kaci and Joshua. The couple has resided in Great Bend for 35 years. July 18, 2004 Miller — The children of Bob and Velma Donna Miller invite you to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2004. Robert James Miller and the former Velma Donna Gardner were united in marriage 50 years ago on July 29, 1954, at Miller, Mo. They have six children and their spouses, 21 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A reception will be held at the High Street Christian Church, Neosho, Mo., from 2- 4 p.m. with a renewal of vows ceremony at 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited. Cards and well-wishes are requested in lieu of gifts. July 4, 2004 Ludwig — Bob and Marge Ludwig will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Hoisington Activity Center. Ludwig and the former Marjorie Debes were married by the Rev. Leo Debes Aug. 2 at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington. Hosting the event will be their children, George and Jeri Ludwig of Jennings, Okla., Susan and Keith Davis of New Cambria, Loretta and Bert Riedl of Great Bend, Robert and Veronica Ludwig and Dennis and Jean Ludwig, all of Hoisington, Mary and Kent Kaiser of Bushton and Robin and Brian Nicholson of Fort Collins, Colo.; their 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to join them in the celebration. Smith — LeRoy and Jean Smith of Hoisington celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 5. The day was spent with all of their five children and nearly all of their 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The reunion was also spent celebrating the wedding day of their grandson, Chris McCurdy. Their children and spouses are Connie and Eldon Schultz of Enid, Okla., Carol and Ron Polzin of Hoisington, Lee and Jane Smith of Concordia, Cathy and Gary McCurdy of Emporia and Roger and Dorothy Smith of Milton, W. Va. The Smith’s were married June 5, 1944 at First Methodist Church in Hoisington.
Anniversary - August 2004 August 29, 2004 Bowman — Herb and Kathy Bowman of Larned will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, from 2-4 p.m. at the JA Hass Building in Larned. The event will be hosted by their children: Donna and Stan Maskus of Hays; Dee and James Eberwein of Alma; Shelly and Gregg Sexton of Abilene; and Sharon and Mark Lessard of Larned. The couple has 10 grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts. Piland — Mr. and Mrs. Piland are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sept. 4, 2004, from 2-5 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. in Great Bend. Edwin R. Piland and Geraldine Andrus were married June 26, 1954, at Grace Methodist Church in Macksville. Mr. Piland worked at Sears and Central Kansas Medical Center and Mrs. Piland worked for C.P.I. of Great Bend. The couple has three children; Cindy and Mike Stevenson of Fort Collins, Colo., Neil and Becky Piland of Topeka and Thomas and Maria Piland also of Topeka. Grandchildren are Christopher Piland and Case Piland both of Fort Collins, Mindy and Andy Davidson of Mexico, Mo., Jonathan Piland and Eric Piland, Peter Piland and Danny Piland all of Topeka. Great-grandchildren are Nathan and Clayton of Mexico, Mo. Brown — Lavern and Ruby Brown will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Lavern S. Brown and Ruby Schult were married Aug. 25, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ashland. Lavern Brown has been affiliated in the oil and gas industry for 49 years. Ruby Brown worked 18 years for the Barton County Community College Cosmetology Department. Their children are Tom Brown of Great Bend and Pam Bechard and husband Raymond of Lawrence. The couple have two grandchildren, Ashley and Brennan Bechard. Cards may be mailed to the couple at 5964 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas 67530. Reddick — Bill and Gladys Reddick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 23, 2004. Bill Reddick and Gladys Wilhlem were married Aug. 23, 1954, in St. John. Bill Reddick is retired from the oil field and currently works for the City of Seward. Gladys Reddick is a house wife. They have four children; Steve Reddick and wife Lori of Great Bend, Susan Stocking and husband Doug of Fairview, Okla., Scott Reddick and wife Dawn of North Platte, Neb., and Sharolyn Roach of Wichita. They have six grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at 301 Seward Ave., Seward, Kansas 67576. Haberman — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haberman of Larned, Kansas are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sept. 5, 2004, from 2-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Larned. Joe Haberman and Helen Danler were married Aug. 31, 1954, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Kinsley. Their children are; Christine Engel and husband John of Topeka; Randy Haberman and wife Jana of Eagle Point, Ore.; Joyce Haberman of Larned; Brian Haberman, Douglas Haberman and Carol Haberman, all of Hays. The couple also has six grandchildren and two step grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts but cards may be sent to Joe and Helen Haberman 1115 Carroll Street, Larned, Kansas 67545. Doonan — Glen Doonan and Dorthy Hart were married Sept. 6, 1969, in Elkins, W.Va. The couple currently lives in Hoisington. Glen Doonan is employed by the Riverbend Super 8. Dorothy Doonan is a clerk with the District Court. The couple has three children; Jeff Doonan and wife Hanna of St. Mary’s, Wade Doonan and wife Sandy of Ellinwood and Lynn Andreas and husband Merlyn Jr. of New Cambria. The couple also have 4 grandchildren.
August 22, 2004 Turner — Larrie and Janet Harris Turner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 28. Larrie retired in 1976 from the United States Air Force and moved to Great Bend where he was employed as a pilot for Davis Mud, then Lifewatch out of Hays and Dodge City. Janet worked for Fuller Brush and Great Bend Auto Supply. The couple will celebrate with a trip in 2005 to the Island of Cyprus. They have three children; Dennis and wife Terri of Broken Arrow, Okla., Stephen and wife Tess of the Island of Cyprus, and Bryan of San Diego, Calif. The couple is also blessed with two grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Cards may be sent to 1123 Parrish Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Steitz — Jim and Ruth Steitz celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21. James Philip Steitz and Ruth Ellen Van Winkle were united in marriage on Aug. 21, 1964, at the Byers Methodist Church of Byers. Their children and grandchildren are Steve and Kim Kummer, Brad and Vicki Tucker, Bailee, Miranda and Cason; John and Brenda French, Brendan, Emilie, John Jr. and Natalie. They celebrated in May with a trip to Branson, Mo., for the U.S.S. Gurke Reunion. Eveleigh — Bob Eveleigh of Galatia and Lorrayne Mills of Nekoma were married Aug. 24, 1954. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at their home, 2110 San Domingo, Great Bend. Bob concluded 55 years of farming and presently is an OTR trucker. Their daughter Michelle and husband, Scott, are maintaining the farm. Lorrayne will complete her 50th year of teaching at the end of the 20042005 school term. The couple have two children; Todd Eveleigh and wife, Tina, of Olmitz and Michelle Temple and husband Scott, of Galatia. They have six grandchildren; Marine Pvt. Bob Eveleigh of Jacksonville, N.C., Katie Eveleigh of Lindsborg, Kayla Temple of Great Bend, Amber Beverly of Olmitz, Amanda Hejny of Great Bend, Melissa Morgan of Nebraska and two great-grandchildren, Andreas Hejny and Paige Morgan. August 17, 2004 Hazen — Bernard (Buck) Hazen and Catherine Nienke were married on Aug. 16, 1944, in Stark. The couple resides in Holyrood where Bernard worked for Cities Service Oil Co. and Catherine is a homemaker. The couple has two children; Brenda Sue and husband Arlon Johnson of Goddard, Kenneth Ray and wife Nancy M. Hazen of Cunningham. They have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at 2547 21st Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530. August 15, 2004 Williamson — Delmar Williamson and Gladys Schultz were married on Nov. 30, 1939, at Larned. He was employed by Northern Natural Gas and she was a housewife while they lived in Lorraine. The Wesley Arnold family from McIntosh, S.D., will host a reception from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Lorraine. The couple have three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at their home at P.O. Box 106, Lorraine, KS 67459. Muth — Alvin and Vera Darlene Muth of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 8. Their children are hosting an open house from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8 at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate this event. Alvin Muth and Vera Darlene Korte were married on Aug. 8, 1954, at the Methodist Church in Kinsley. He retired from Great Bend Industries after 18 years and now works part time as a greeter at the Wal-Mart Super Store in Great Bend. She is retired from the Dominican Sister Convent where she was a baker and cook for 28 years. Their children and spouses are Dianna Muth of Longmont, Colo., Richard and Denise (Muth)
Appel of Rush Center and Darren and Ruth Muth of Bushton. The Muth’s have six grandchildren, Jeremy Cale, Rebekah Cale, Corbin Cale, Ashlee Muth, Aaron Muth and Aimee Muth; four stepgrandchildren, Kevin Appel, Denise Shuey, Jennifer Eckhoff and Russell Clarke; one great-grandchild, Devin Nickolson; three step-great-grandchildren, Paige Eckhoff, Cordel Eckhoff and Levi Shuey. The couple request no gifts. Thomas — Bill Thomas and Marie Rigat were married Aug. 8, 1954, in Brooklyn, N.Y. They have lived on a farm outside of Claflin ever since. He worked for the Claflin School district driving a school bus for 29 years. He is also a farmer and still going strong. She worked for a law firm in Brooklyn. She met Bill Thomas while he was stationed with the Army in New York. She has also worked at the Great Bend Tribune and Ruskin Manufacturing in Great Bend. She is currently employed with the Claflin School district and is driving special education students to school in Great Bend. The couple have three children, Susan Blackshere and husband Tom Blackshere of Salina, Steve Thomas of Pratt and Tony Thomas of Claflin. They have three grandchildren, Brett Thomas, Brock Thomas and Jason Thomas. The couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards may be sent to Bill and Marie Thomas, Box 112, Claflin, KS 67525. Waite — Mel Waite and Mary Karlin were married July 21, 1979 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Mel is employed by AR Systems in Ellinwood. Mary is employed by Barton County Health Department in Great Bend. The couple celebrated the day with a barbecue at their home on July 24. Joining the couple in their celebration were their children; Angela Waite of Lawrence, David Waite, Sarah Waite, Marc Waite all of Ellinwood. The couple reside in Ellinwood.
Anniversary - September 2004 September 26, 2004 Thompson — Wayne E. and Arlene Booth Thompson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with close family on Oct. 2 in Topeka. The couple were married Oct. 10, 1954, in Alva, Okla. Wayne and Arlene are both retired teachers from Otis-Bison School District and still reside part-time in Otis. They are the parents of Mark Thompson of Topeka, Kirk Thompson of Lancaster, Kala Blochlinger of Lucas, and Jill Schauer of Trenton, Ga. They have 11 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations can be sent in care of: Mark Thompson, 6038 SW 36th Street, Topeka, KS 66614. Zetko — Clifford and Darlene Zetko of La Crosse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary w ith a dinner and dance on Aug. 28 at the La Crosse City Auditorium, with their children as hosts. Clifford Zetko and Darlene Britthouer were married Aug. 29, 1954, at Scottsbluff, Neb. In 1956, Clifford and Darlene moved from their farm in La Crosse to Wichita. After Clifford retired from Beech Air Craft as a heat treat inspector in 1979, they returned to La Crosse. Darlene also worked at Beech Air Craft as an order control clerk. They have two children, Lora Isley and husband Robert, and Leonard Zetko and twin grandsons, all of La Crosse. Cards maybe sent to R.R. 1 Box 39, La Crosse, KS 67548. Teichmann — Merle D. and Marilyn Teichmann, rural Hudson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren. Merle and the former Marilyn Walter were married Sept. 26, 1954. Mr. Teichmann is a farmer. Mrs. Teichmann is employed by St. John/Hudson USD 350 as secretary of the Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library. Their children and spouses are Terri and Wayne DeWerff of Ellinwood, Lori and Aaron Hurst of Burrton, and Shawn and Judy Teichmann of Hutchinson. They have seven grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 442 NE 110th St., Hudson, KS 67545. September 19, 2004 Lawrence — JoAnn Montgomery and Howard Lawrence were married on Oct. 5, 1954, at Kinsley Methodist Church in Kinsley. The couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Community Building in Albert. The reception will be hosted by the couple’s family and friends. Mr. Lawrence retired from Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Mrs. Lawrence is retired from Central Kansas Medical Center. The couple has four children; Bruce Lawrence of Albert, Shirley and Jon Deege of Kinsley, Brent and Leanna Lawrence of Columbia, Mo. and the late Sue Ann Lawrence. The couple also has seven grandchildren. Kaiser — Leo and Marilyn Kaiser celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a private family mass and family dinner on Sept. 25. They were married at Holy Name Catholic Church at Bushton by Father James J. Roth on Sept. 25, 1954. Hosting the celebration are their children: Bob and Mary Pryor of Great Bend, Terry and Donella Zink of McPherson, Don and Angela Clutter of Hoisington, Jon and Ruth Kaiser of Ellinwood. Their grandchildren and families are: Kevin and Wendy Lockwood, Thomas and Ethan; Kevin and Shelly Arnberger, Curtis and Tory; Mike and Marla Pryor and Hunter, all of Great Bend; Tony and Tiffany Zink, Colton and Callie; Chris and Tammie Steiner, Bryce and Kacee all of Claflin; Chance Clutter of Boston, Mass.; Kelly Clutter of Kansas City; Lyndsay Clutter of Mesquite, Texas; Travis Kaiser of Manhattan and Ashley Kaiser of Ellinwood. Seyfert —
Harold and Evadine Seyfert, Claflin, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the United Methodist Church, 3rd and Hamilton, Claflin. Seyfert and the former Evadine Thome were married Oct. 7, 1944, at the Friends Church in Beaver. Mr Seyfert retired from the Claflin School District, and after retiring from farming in 1996, they moved to Claflin. Hosts for the celebration will be their children and spouses, Karen DeGrazio of Newton, Dennis and Sharon Seyfert of McPherson and Cindy and Mike Sheffield of Norman, Okla. The couple also have three grandchildren. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at P.O. Box 371, Claflin, KS 67525. Hamilton — Former resident couple of Barton County are celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary. Harry Hamilton and Dorothy Straub were married on September 20, 1954 at Decatur, Indiana. Friends and family members of Harry and Dorothy Hamilton are invited to a reception at the Community Center in Nevada, Mo. hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. on September 19 honoring the Hamiltons. The couple have four children; Kathy and husband Rudy Spann, David and wife Sandy Hamilton, Terri and husband Harold Hunt, and Toni and husband Max Slates. The couple have seven grand children and 10 great grand children. September 12, 2004 Kaiser — Ed and Virginia Kaiser of Hoisington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sept. 11. Ed Kaiser and the former Virginia Proksch were married on Sept. 14, 1954, in St. John's Catholic Church in Hoisington. Ed and Virginia are former owners of ED'S APCO in Hoisington and are now retired. The couple's children are Wayne and Delores Kaiser of Hoisington and Nona and Abe Prosser of Odin. They have three grandchildren, Amanda Prosser and Deandra and Derrick Kaiser. The couple, along with their children and grandchildren, will spend a weekend together to celebrate the occasion. Ochs — Lee and Marjorie Ochs of Rush Center will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Township Hall at Rush Center. The event will be hosted by their children, Debra and Dean Lewis of Salina and Mark and Balinda Ochs of Great Bend. The couple was married on Dec. 19, 1954, at the Lutheran Church at Otis. No gifts, please, your presence is our gift. September 5, 2004 Willis — Jack R. and Thelma Jean Willis of Moundridge will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at William Pack Park at the west end of Wollmann Street in the Wollmann Addition on N. Christian Street. A second reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12 in Oswego in conjunction with a DeCow/Willis family reunion at Bill and Flossie Rae’s home, 11047 Woodson Road, Oswego. Willis and the former Thelma Jean Jones were married Aug. 28, 1954, at the First Baptist Church in Oswego by the Rev. John M. Gurley. They made their home for 15 years in Great Bend, before moving to Moundridge. He drove semi-trucks for 44 years before retiring with Farmland Ind. of McPherson after 30 years. She was a homemaker. Willis was raised at rural Bartlett and she was raised at rural Oswego. Their children and families are Debra and Bob Jobe of Fredericksburg, Va., Dwayne and Karen Willis and DeReva and Charley Pennington, all of Moundridge. They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at Box 204, Moundridge, KS 67107.
Anniversary - October 2004 October 31, 2004 Minks — Leslie R. Minks and Patricia M. Sculley were married on Nov. 6, 1954, in Dighton. The couple has resided in Shields and St. John for the majority of their marriage. Mr. Minks is retired from Dillwyn Grain and Supply of St. John and Mrs. Minks is retired from the Stafford County District Court. A reception will be held in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the IOOF Lodge, 700 E. 1st St. in St. John. Hosting the reception is the couple’s children: Dianna Pentico of Tacoma, Wash., Susan Garcia of Hutchinson and Galen Minks of Wichita. The couple also has four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to Leslie and Patricia Minks, 511 E. 4th Ave., St. John, KS 67576. October 24, 2004 Harders — Robert and Mildred Harders will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the First Presbyterian Church at the corner of 24th Street and Washington, Great Bend. They were married Nov. 7, 1944. Mr. Harders is retired from house painting and Mrs. Harders is retired from USD 428 as food service secretary. Hosting the event will be their children: Jim and Mary Kay Harders of Hutchinson, Ron and Nicki Harders of Dundee, Brian and Michelle Harders of Ponca City, Okla. and Sue and Karl Ware of Great Bend. The couple also has 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Komarek — Don and Beverly (Phillips) Komarek celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their children, their spouses, and all of their grandchildren during a weekend of touring and dining in Kansas City. The couple met while students at Kansas State University and married Aug. 22, 1954, at the United Church of Christ in Great Bend. After a career in the United States Air Force, with tours around the country and abroad, Don retired as Lt. Colonel and the couple moved back to Great Bend in 1975 to help manage the family business, Phillips’ Sporting Goods, with the late Earl and Dale Phillips. Celebrating with the couple were Dana and Harvard Townsend from Manhattan with children Sarah, Michael and Daniel; Stefan and Ellen Komarek from Overland Park with children Kyle and Corinne; and Tracy and Steve Aris from Ann Arbor, Mich. October 10, 2004 Keil — LeRoy and Donita Keil celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family on Oct. 9 and 10. They have four children Jamie, Julie, Joni, and Jeremy, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. If you would like to send a card, they can be reached at 2611 Forest, Great Bend.
Anniversary - November 2004 November 28, 2004 Gotsche — Irv and Jeanne Gotsche celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 27. A reception in their honor was held at the Club at StoneRidge. Hosts for the reception were their four children: Pam Gabel of Lee Summit, Mo.; Kurt Gotsche of Wichita; Steve Gotsche and wife, Linda, of Great Bend; and Eric Gotsche and wife, Carol, of Topeka. The couple has five grandchildren: Alison, Meghan and Brad Gabel of Lee Summit, and Adam and Ryan Gotsche of Great Bend. Irv Gotsche and Jeanne Horsley were married Nov. 27, 1954, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina. Mr. Gotsche served as a pilot in the United States Air Force for four years. He then worked as a petroleum engineer for 32 years, retiring in 1988 as district superintendent of National Cooperative Refinery Association. Mrs. Gotsche is a homemaker and teacher. She served as a substitute teacher for USD 428 for 10 years and taught at Barton County Community College for 14 years, retiring in 1989. She continued working for Kitchen Cupboard for 11 years. The couple now enjoys volunteering in various activities. Troyer — Mr. and Mrs. Fred Troyer are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. The couple’s children: Brad Troyer, Jeff and Annette Troyer and Matt and Tammy Troyer, all of Ellinwood, celebrated with a family dinner on Nov. 21. Fred Troyer and Karen Shumway were married on Nov 22, 1954, in Pratt. The couple lived in Iuka after they were married, moving to Ellinwood in 1977. The couple has seven grandchildren and one deceased son, Randal Eugene Troyer. Mr. Troyer is the coowner of Ellinwood Packing Plant. Mrs. Troyer is a homemaker. Cards may be sent to the couple: Fred and Karen Troyer, P.O. Box 145, Ellinwood, KS 67526 November 21, 2004 Frenzl — Mr. and Mrs. William Frenzl of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 27 at St. Patrick Parish Center in Great Bend. Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4100 Broadway, Great Bend. Frenzl married the former Mary Ann Hickel on Nov. 10, 1954, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, located north of Ellinwood. Bill retired in 1996 from Northern Gas Plant in Bushton after 32 years of service. Mary Ann is a homemaker. They are active members of the St. Patrick Catholic Church. They have seven children, 14 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren and are the parents of the late Brian Frenzl. Hosting the event are their children, Keith and Jan Frenzl of Great Bend and daughters, Lynzee and McKena; Bob and Annette Frenzl of Salina and daughters, Lacey and Whitney; Linda and Larry Stukey of Great Bend and children, Chris and Amy; Kathy and Major Gosser of Clay Center, Neb. and children, Curtis, Mandy, Phillip and Paige; Roy and Lori Frenzl of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and children, Jason, Amber, Jerod, Kolten and Keaton; and Connie and Brad Stanley of Bella Vista, Ark. and son, Mark. The couple requests no gifts. Cards may be sent to 2924 25th, Great Bend, KS 67530. Reichel — Neal and Opal Reichel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the La Crosse City Auditorium in La Crosse. Neal Reichel and Opal Mellies were married Nov. 17, 1954, at the United Methodist Church in Bushton. Host of the celebration are their children and families: Charlotte and Phil Brening of Keller, Texas; Cherie and Larry Belford of Hoisington; Joel and Terry Reichel of Bison; and Jody Reichel of Houston, Texas. The couple also has 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at 1212 Bradley Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Volkmann — Harley and Mary Volkmann will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. The couple were married in Lyons on Nov. 19, 1934. Mr. Volkmann worked for Halliburton, had his own trucking company, Volkmann Trucking, and then was the city building inspector for Great Bend until his retirement in 1980. Mrs. Volkmann worked at the Security State Bank for 10 years. They have two children, Chris Foos and his wife, Katherine, of Overland Park and Bill Volkmann and his wife, Nancy, of Manhattan. The couple has three grandchildren, Kathryn Foos, Stacy Oshel and her husband Allan and Michael Foos. They also have five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Aaron, Anthony, Savannah and Brenna. November 14, 2004 Malbrough —
Lawrence (Larry) and Marilyn Malbrough will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open reception from 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the Burnside Room at the Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone, Great Bend. Larry Malbrough and Marilyn Hardy were married Nov. 24, 1979, at Myers Chapel A.M.E. Church, Great Bend. Mr. Malbrough is a retired railroad employee currently working at the Great Bend Public Library. Mrs. Malbrough is Head of the Circulation Department at the Great Bend Public Library where she has been employed for 27 years. Children are sons Jamie Malbrough of Columbia, S.C. and Justin Malbrough of Salina. The couple also have two grandchildren, Jordan and Alissa of Irmo, S.C. Hosting the event is Marva Jean Alexander, Marilyn's sister, of Topeka. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 413, Great Bend, KS 67530. Volkmann — Harley and Mary Volkmann will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. The couple were married in Lyons on Nov. 19, 1934. Mr. Volkmann worked for Halliburton, had his own trucking company, Volkmann Trucking, and then was the city building inspector for Great Bend until his retirement in 1980. Mrs. Volkmann worked at the Security State Bank for 10 years. They have two children, Chris Foss and her husband, Gary, of Overland Park and Bill Volkmann and his wife, Nancy, of Manhattan. The couple has three grandchildren, Kathryn Foss, Stacy Oshel and her husband Allan and Michael Foos. They also have five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Aaron, Anthony, Savannah and Brenna. Oliver — Dale and Donna Oliver are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner at the Club at StoneRidge. Dale Oliver and Donna Deines were married Nov. 14, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Salina. The couple have three children, Dan Oliver and wife, Julie of Raleigh, N.C., David Oliver and wife, Eva of Tulsa, Okla., and Sarah Morris and husband Dave of Salina; and seven grandchildren, Ted and Chloe Oliver of Raleigh, Tim and Katie Oliver of Tulsa and Amanda, Abby and MacKenzie Morris of Salina. Mr. Oliver retired in 1988 after 27 years with Security State Bank. Mrs. Oliver is a homemaker. Reichel — Neal and Opal Reichel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the La Crosse City Auditorium in La Crosse. Neal Reichel and Opal Mellies were married Nov. 17, 1954, at the United Medodist Church in Bushton. Host of the celebration are their children and families: Charlotte and Phil Brenning of Keller, Texas;Cheril and Larry Belford of Hoisington; Joel and Terry Reichel of Bison; and Ken and Jody Reichel of Houston, Texas. The couple also has 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts. Cards may be sent to them at 1212 Bradley Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. November 7, 2004 Atteberry — Arlis and Shirley Atteberry will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church, 6th and Carroll, in Lamed. Atteberry and the former Shirley Oetken were married Nov. 16, 1954, at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. Mr. Atteberry is retired from the U.S. Postal Service and is currently a Pawnee County Commissioner. Mrs. Atteberry is retired from Farm Credit of Central Kansas. The hosts for the celebration will be their children and spouses, Kim and Greg Smith of Larned and Matthew and Pam Atteberry of Parsons. The couple have four grandchildren. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to 420 West 11th St, Lamed, KS 67550. Gustin — Charles and LaJune Gustin of Galatia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception. The reception is from 7 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the V.F.W. Hall in Russell. A dance will follow the reception. Gustin and the former LaJune Michaelis were married Nov, 21, 1954, at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Viets officiating. Mr. Gustin is retired from farming and as a partsman, most recently with Doonan trailers. Mrs. Gustin retired from Galatia Coop after 25 years service. Hosts of the celebration are their children and families; Brent and Clare Gustin of Hays, Kevin and Kathy Gustin of Bloomington, Ill., Renee´ and Bill Cook of Victoria and Craig and Stacey Gustin of Kanopolis. They have seven grandchildren; Ethan, Keith, Landon, Sarah, Johnathan, Darrell and Macey. The couple request no gifts; your presence will be appreciated.
Anniversary - December 2004 December 26, 2004 Achatz — Bill and Charlene Achatz of Ellinwood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 1 at the Emmanuel Church of Christ, 200 Pohlman St. in Ellinwood. Bill Achatz and Charlene Kasselman were married on Jan. 15, 1955, in Ellinwood. The event will be hosted by their children: Nancy Achatz of Aurora, Colo., Nanette McLean and husband Paul of Noblesville, Ind., and David Achatz of Colenga, Calif. The couple has three grandchildren. Hickel — Joe and Helen Hickel of Ellinwood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass and family gathering during the holidays at Ellinwood. Joe Hickel and the former Helen McPherson were married Dec. 29, 1954, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Mr. Hickel is a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired 37-year teacher and administrator in Ellinwood and a former Ellinwood mayor of 10 years. Mrs. Hickel is a retired employee of Security State Bank in Great Bend and Commercial Federal Bank in Ellinwood. The family gathering will be attended by their five children and 12 grandchildren. They are: Diana and Paul Zecha, Steven and Kyle of Hoisington; Bethany (Zecha ) Ramsey and James of Derby; Greg Hickel of Ellinwood; Pam and Rich Koester, Lacey, Brianne, Jackie, MacKenzie and Rylie of Hoisington; Scott and Deb Hickel, Elisha and Joshua of Denver; and Kevin and Angie Hickel, Caden and Greyson of Park City. Cards may be sent to the couple at 622 Isern St., Ellinwood, KS 67526.