Anniversary Announcements

50th anniversary The family of Albert and Linda (Oiler) Holub of Culbertson is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 18,1969, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, Kan. Their family includes children, Jennifer and Mason Schroeder of Arapahoe, Neb., Jared and Courtaney Holub of Papillion, Neb.; four grandchildren, Dakota and Haylee Schroeder of Seward, Neb., Carson Schroeder of Arapahoe and Addison and Aliza Holub of Papillion; and one great-grandchild, Elise Schroeder of Seward, Cards of congratulations will reach them at PO Box 355 Culbertson, NE 69024.. ...

40th anniversary The family of Steve and Julie Stroup of Benkelman, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary. They were married in Benkelman at the Zion Lutheran Church on Sept. 29, 1979. Their family includes children and grandchildren, Zach Stroup and Lennon and Marley Stroup; J.C. ...

50th anniversary The family of Dean and Mary Jo (DeWester) Howard of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 27, 1969, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Benkelman, Neb. ...

40th anniversary The family of Rocky and JoAnn Hock of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary that was Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. They were married in 1979 in Lawrence, Neb., at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. ...

60th anniversary The family of Howard and Lila Runge of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. They were married in 1959. Their family includes children, Robin and Carol Runge of North Platte, Neb., Jeanne and Chuck Leick of Grand Island, Neb., Joyce and John Kershaw of Culbertson; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1310 Arizona St., Culbertson NE 69024...

60th anniversary The family of Marcia and Charles Druse Sr. of Cambridge, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 26, 1959, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cambridge. The open house is Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, 2-4 p.m., at St. John’s Parish Hall in Cambridge, when Marcia’s 80th birthday will also be celebrated. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 72199 Rd 413, Cambridge, NE 69022...

50th anniversary The family of Terry and Jean Hallowell of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. They were married at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook in 1969. Terry is the son of the late Alfred and Edna Hallowell and Jean is the daughter of the late Bud and Betty Harmon. ...

50th anniversary The family of Richard and Anita Graff of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding annivesary on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. They were married in McCook at the First Assembly of God Church in 1969. Their family includes children, Don and Mindy Graff of Gretna, Neb., Rich and Shanna Higgs of Omaha, Neb., and one granddaughter, Lucie, of Gretna. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 709 Westridge Pkwy., McCook, NE 69001...

40th anniversary The family of Bob and Marie Smith of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2019. They were married at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola, Neb., in 1979. Their family includes Aaron and Melissa Smith of Omaha, Neb., Ashley and Brett Thomas of Savage, Minn., and Allison and Arenda Smith of Derby, Kan., and 3 grandchildren, Carson, Kenna and Madison. ...

60th anniversary The family of Loren and Patricia (Sramek) Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept.1, 2019. They were married in McCook in 1959. Their family includes five children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043...

50th anniversary The family of Mike and Ruth Rooney of Bird City, Kan., is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. They were married at St. Patrick’s Church in McCook, Neb., in 1969. Their family includes children, Lisa and Troy Rien of Lincoln Neb., Michelle and Tim Heinemann of Elwood Neb., and Shane Rooney of Lincoln; and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 592, Bird City, KS 67731...

70th anniversary Jean and Jerry Witte of Cambridge, Neb., will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. They have seven children: Barb Phillips (Duane), Brenda Miller (Mark), Steven Witte (Connie), Sharon Evans (Kelly), Roger Witte (Nan), Mark Witte (Deb), and Janet Davis, deceased, (Larry); 22 grandchildren, and many more great-grandchildren.  Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71435 Highway 47, Cambridge, NE 69022...

60th anniversary The family of Bill and Sherry Lytle of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. They were married in 1969. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 309 E. ...

65th anniversary The family of Bill and Norma Lea Bryant of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. They were married in 1954 in Curtis. Their family includes children, Robert and Jody Rupp of Grand Island, Neb., Kris Bryant of Curtis and the late Billy Bryant; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 74071 Rd. 389, Curtis, NE 69025...

50th anniversary The family of Roger and Lynn Kolbet of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting a open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 30, 1969, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, Neb. The open house is Saturday, Aug. ...

67th anniversary The family of Marshall and Jean Grant of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 67th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 27, 2019. They were married at Wheeler Memorial Presbyterian Church on a warm July afternoon in 1951. Their family includes children, Doug Grant and his wife, Marilyn and Jack Karuzas and wife, Kathy (Grant). Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1500 East 11th, Apt. 315, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary Dale and Janet (Hauxwell) Heimer of McCook will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 8, 2019. They were married in the original McCook Christian Church building on June 8, 1969, and have spent the last 50 years ministering to the people of both McCook and Maywood, Neb. If you would like to join in the celebration, cards of congratulations will reach them at 38394 Road 720, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary Raymond and Judy Schow of McCook will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 9, 2019. An open house for the couple will be on Sunday, June 9, 12 to 2 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 E. Sixth Street in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 513, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary Bill and Carrol Bortner of McCook will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 1, 2019. They were married at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook in 1969. An open house is Saturday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the 4-H Building at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. ...

65th anniversary Densel and Barbara O’Dea of McCook will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. They were married in McCook in 1954. They have four children: Ken and Kristy O’Dea of Hubbard Lake, Mich., Jim and Kim O’Dea of McCook, Patty and David Fulton of Pleasanton, Neb., and Pam and Doug Adams of Fort Worth, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. If you see this couple, please wish them a happy 65th wedding anniversary!...

60th anniversary The family of Patrick J. and Joyce B. (Cross) Kennedy of Florida is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2019. They were married at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Neb., in 1959. ...

45th annniversary The family of Paul and Debbie Dolan of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 20, 2019. They were married in 1974 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion, Neb. ...

50th anniversary The family of Tom and Myra Sattler is requesting a card shower in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 19, 2019. They were married in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa. Their family includes children, Cindy and Travis Brumback of Baxter Spring, Kan., Daniel and Gigi Sattler of McCook, Neb., Angela and Matthew Haller of Phoenix, Ariz., and David and Sara Sattler of Norton, Kan.; 12 grandchildren, Renae and Andre Malan, Ryan Bruning, Jax and Aliscia Brumback, Sydney Brumback, Hannah Haller, Jackie Sattler, Kale Sattler, Lauren Sattler,Thomas Haller, Emily Haller, Ella Sattler, Ivy Sattler and four great-grandchildren, Aubrie, Daymond, Jameson, and Evelyn Malan. ...