Anniversary Announcements

50th anniversary The family of Leon and Beverly Kolbet of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard, Neb., in 1970. ...

40th anniversary Dennis and Dixie Kofler of McCook are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. They were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. Their family includes Dennis and Karen Hiatt of McCook, Don and Linda Hiatt of Saginaw, Texas, Doug and Bobbie Hiatt of McCook, Ken and Peg Hiatt of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Daniel and Tami Kofler of McCook, Kim Kofler of Oklahoma, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren...

50th anniversary The family of Paul and Mary Nichols of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. They were wed in 1970, at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson. Paul and Mary were born within days of each other, raised in the area and started dating while they were both in high school. ...

60th anniversary The family of Clarence (Larry) and Donna Swanson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. They were married in 1959 in Orafino, Neb.Their family includes children, Debra Swanson, Christi Evans and husband, Steve, Melanie Goodenberger, and Jon Swanson, all of McCook; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 413 Seminole Drive, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary The family of Mike and Linda Searcey of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Their family includes sons, Mark and wife, Sara of Culbertson, Lee and wife, Jenny of Lincoln, Neb., and Lynn and wife, Jennifer of Parker, Colo. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71513 Road 380, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Kenneth and Myrna Albert of Culbertson is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. The couple were married in 1959 at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson. Their family includes children, Kimberly (Larry) Lorenzen of Kansas City, Mo.; Kyle (Paula) Albert of Washington, D.C.; and Korey (Barbara) Albert of Ft. ...

50th anniversary The family of John and Lynda Psota of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Their family includes children, Kent of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jeff (Jena) of Lincoln, Neb.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 107 Courtney Lane, McCook, NE 69001...

60th anniversary The children of Eldon and Sharon Parde of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. They were married in McCook in 1959. Their children are Greg and Linda Parde, Kim and Alisa Parde and Dora and Perry Strombeck. They have 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1112 E. Fifth, McCook, NE 69001...

70th anniversary The family of Bruce and Beverlee Swanson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. They were married in McCook in 1949. They grew up in McCook, both graduating from McCook Senior High. ...

65th anniversary “If I could sit across the porch from God — I’d thank Him for lending me you.” Flavia The family of Audrey and James Suiter of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary. They were at married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayes County, Neb., on Oct. ...

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. ...