Felker, Martin Madison Jean Felker and Alexander Lee Martin, both of Omaha, Neb., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Bryce and Melinda Felker of McCook, Neb. Grandparents are Barbara Brown and the late Dolyn Brown of Culbertson, Neb., and the late Ralph and Cecelia Felker, formerly of Culbertson...

Neises, Randels Kellie Julie Neises and Blake Andrew Randels of Medicine Lodge, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Gary and Deanna Snyder of McCook, Neb., and Shawn Neises of Kingman, Kan. Grandparents are Ron and Mary Thielen of Gilbert, Ariz. Great-grandparent is Mary Oller of Cunningham, Kan...

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. ...

Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon Tim and Tammy Monzon of McCook announce the birth of their son, Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon, who was born Aug. 10, 2019 in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 18 1/2 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. He has one brother, Pete, 2. Grandparents are the late Ruth and Merlin Needham and Pete and Bonnie Monzon...

Grant William Wood Eric and Kayla Wood of Arvada Colo., announce the birth of their son, Grant William Wood, born July 23, 2019, at Lafayette Colo. He weighed 9 pounds measured 21 inches long. He has three brothers, Eli, 8, Seaton, 7, and Jonah, 5, and one sister, Claire, 2. Grandparents are Jim and Mary Faimon of Stratton, Neb., and Kevin and Pam Wood of North Platte, Neb. Great-grandparents are Gayle and Barbara Ruggles of McCook, Neb...

90th birthday The family of Claudine Hickert of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Community Building at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 W. Fifth. She was born Sept. ...

60th birthday The family of Kellie Miner of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 60th birthday on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. Her family includes husband, Richard; children, Randy and Sarah Miner (kids, Lillie, Hunter, Draven) of Palisade and Lindsay and Adam Brusoe (kids, June and Austin) of Culbertson. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Box 35,Palisade NE 69040...

90th birthday The family of Jackie Rippen of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Her family includes children, Ted Rippen of Culbertson, Jerry and Sara Rippen of McCook, Todd and Chris Rippen of Culbertson; grandchildren, Shane and Kelly Rippen, Jill and Jon Eberspacher, Garrett and Julie Rippen, Eric and Jen Rippen, John, Matt and Lindsey Rippen; and 8 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Delores Richards of Hayes Center, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. She was born in Hastings, Neb., in 1929. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Hayes Center Bethel Baptist Church. ...

60th birthday The family of Ken Vontz of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 60th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. His family includes children, Kristopher Vontz of McCook and Hannah Couillard and husband, Cole of Lincoln, Neb. He is a lifelong resident of McCook.Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1001 West J St., McCook, NE, 69001...