Anniversary Announcements

50th anniversary The family of Rick and Sue Ebert of Oberlin Kan., is hosting a luncheon/party in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-4 p.m., at the Golden Age Center, 105 W. Maple Street in Oberlin. They were both born and raised in the McCook, Neb., area and raised their family in Culbertson, Neb. ...

65th anniversary The family of LeMoine and Agnes Knosp of North Platte, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. There were married in McCook in 1955. They grew up in Culbertson, Neb., lived at Palisade, Neb., from 1957 to 2015 and have since retired and now live in North Platte. ...

50th anniversary The family of Greg and Yvonne Sumner of Norcatur, Kan., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. They were married at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kan. ...

25th anniversary The family of Lana and Jim Stewart of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. They were married in 1995 in Estes Park, Colo. Their family includes four children, Danielle, Andrew, Abby and Jamee; and three grandsons, MJ, Miles and Marshall. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 901 E. Fourth, McCook, NE 69001...

60th anniversary The family of Bernard and Nona Mullen of Hot Springs Village, Ark., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. They were married at St. Patrick’s Church in McCook. The couple met in Memphis, Tenn., where Bernard was attending Southern College of Optometry. ...

60th anniversary The family of Harlow and Sandra Daffer of Lebanon, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. They were married at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Lebanon. Cards of congratulations will reach them at Box 74, Danbury, NE 69026...

The family of Don and Freda (Sis) Menze of McPherson, Kan., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. They were married at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in rural Atwood, Kan. They began their life together in McCook and both attended McCook Community College. ...

60th anniversary The family of Delbert and Neola Blake of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. They were married in Bartley, Neb., in 1960. Their family includes children, Cindy (Lonnie) Lawson of McCook; Jerry (Donna) Blake of McCook; Sheila (Tom) Bales of Nebraska City, Neb., and Angie (Darrin) Samway of McCook; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. ...

60th anniversary The family of Gerald and Arlan (Kircher) Huntwork of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. They were married at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, Neb., in 1960. ...

70th anniversary Darwin and Arnez Gans of McCook will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. They were married at Octavia Baptist Church in 1950 and have lived in McCook for 12 years. Their family includes their son, Greg Gans and wife, Deb; grandson, Ted Gans and wife, Richelle; and great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Lilley and Rhet, all of McCook...

50th anniversary The family of Griff and Vickie (Gonzales) Malleck of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They were married in 1970 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook. Griff and Vickie have been long-time residents of Southwest Nebraska. They own and have operated Red Willow Aviation and Spraying for nearly 40 years. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1309 West 2nd Street, McCook, NE 69001...

58th anniversary The family of Cermit and Marge Brown of rural Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 58th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. They were married in Trenton, Neb., in 1962. Their family includes children, Justus Brown of London, United Kingdom, Nate Brown of Omaha, Neb., Sondra Short of St. ...

50th anniversary The family of Rich and Beth Kollmorgen of Trenton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Their family includes children, Andrea and Randall Terry of Memphis Tenn., Steve and LeeAnn Kollmorgen of Palisade, Neb., Brian and Megan Kollmorgen of Stratton, Neb., and 10 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71545 Road 360, Trenton, NE 69044...

60th anniversary The family of Francis and Jackie (Phinney) Friehe of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. They were married in McCook at the Assembly of God Church in 1960. ...

50th anniversary The family of Dr. Steve and Shari Hinze of North Platte, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. They were married at Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, Neb., in 1970. ...

60th anniverary The family of Ed and Ruth Ruf of Wilsonville, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. They were married at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in 1960. Their family includes children, Barb and Kevin Hitt of Almena, Kan., Bev and Bill Moorberg of Keller, Texas, and Bob and Missy Ruf of Oberlin, Kan.; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. ...

50th anniversary The family of David and Nancy Brown of Beaver City, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. They were married in 1970 at the Presbyterian Church in Beaver City. Their family includes sons, Dan Brown and wife, Marla of Yerevan, Armenia, Andy Brown and wife, Denise of Beaver City; and three grandchildren, James, Ashlyn, and Aubrey. ...

50th anniversary The family of Tom and Nanci Stritt is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. They were married at St. Catherine’s Church in Indianola. Their family includes children, Melissa Stritt of McCook, Neb., Matthew and Staci Stritt of Hastings, Neb., Mark and Jamie Stritt of Hastings, McKenzie and Kamron Ochsner of Omaha, Neb.; and seven grandchildren. ...

40th anniversary The family of Steve and Brigitta Post of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. They were married in McCook at Peace Lutheran Church in 1980. Their family includes children, Rebecca Post, Samantha Post and Elliott Huryta and Lucas Post, all of Lincoln, Neb. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 38703 Road 710, McCook, NE 69001...

83rd birthday Happy 83rd birthday to Jerry Felker from his wife, Sharon, 10 children and spouses, 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His birthday is Saturday, July 18, 2020. His family is thankful for him and want to wish him a happy birthday by encouraging friends and family to send a card to help celebrate. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1401 W. First, McCook, NE 69001...

40th anniversary Brendan and Kathi (Haag) Moore of North Platte, Neb., are celebrating their 40th anniversary on Sunday, July 19, 2020. They were married at St. Catherine’s Church in Indianola, Neb., in 1980. They live and farm in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas.Their family includes children, Brett (Joy) Moore of Denver, Colo., Bradly (Katie) Moore of Lawrence, Kan., Rebecka Moore of Denver; and three grandchildren...

60th anniversary It is Lynn and Rose Sitzman's 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 17, 2020. Lets shower them with cards and make their day special. Send greetings to 1627 N. Columbia Seward, NE 68434. Thank you for being a special part of their momentous day...

50th anniversary The family of Daniel and Lora O’Brien of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 27, 2020. They were married in 1970 in Imperial, Neb. Their family includes daughters, Karrie O’Brien, Erin Ryan and Kristen O’Brien and 10 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 805 West L, McCook, NE 69001...

60th anniversary The family of Bill and Susan Weber is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Bill is living at El Dorado rest home in Culbertson and Susan is at assisted living in Trenton, Neb. ...

50th anniversary The family of Terry and Evelyn Pettit of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 21, 2020. They were married in Tryon, Neb., in 1970. Their family includes children, Cheri and Edward Buglewicz of Omaha, Neb., Todd and Bridget Pettit of North Platte, Neb.,Tobin and Jennifer Pettit of Aurora, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Brendan, Erin, Helana, Dimitri, and Dominica. ...

50th anniversary The family of Bernie and Pam Ruppert of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 28, 2020. They were married at the Salvation Army in North Platte, Neb., in 1970. Their family includes children, Fred and Wendy Gee of Oketo, Kan., Dustin and Amy Ruppert of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Travis and Stephanie Ruppert of Cheyenne; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. ...

60th anniversary The family of Jerry and Sharon Felker of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 19, 2020. Their family includes children, Mark Felker, Kelly and Mark Morton, Dirk Felker, Robin and Mike Remm, Kirk and Tracy Felker; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1401 W. First, McCook, NE 69001...

60th anniversary The family of Bob and Jan Hein of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. They were married in Salem Lutheran Church in Gosper County, Neb., in 1960. Their family includes children, Laura (Thomas) Preston of Omaha, Neb., and Randall (Dana) Hein of Overland Park, Kan.; and grandchildren, Katherine Preston of Providence, R.I., and Evan Hein of Overland Park, Kan. ...

50th anniversary The family of Ray and Karen Miller of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 14, 2020. They were married in 1970 in McCook. Ray was employed for many years as an UPS driver, going north through Maywood, Curtis and over to Eustis route and Karen began a teaching career at Stratton and retired after teaching math at McCook High School for 28 years. ...

30th anniversary The family of Jack and Lisa Ryan of Indianola is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.Their family includes children, Kyle and Brooke Teel of Indianola, Ashley Ryan and Austin Lambing of Indianola, Isabella Ryan and Michael Lord of Indianola, Zackary Ryan of Indianola and three grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 442, Indianola, NE, 69034...

65th anniversary The family of Raymond and Viola (Zeller) Kelley of rural Danbury, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 19, 2020. They were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church Ash Creek, rural McCook, Neb., in 1955. ...

50th anniversary The family of Neal and Margie Hauxwell is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 7, 2020. They were married in McCook and have spent most of their lives in Southwest Nebraska, working: Neal was the Benkelman UPS man for 30-plus years and Margie was the church secretary and a para-professional at McCook Schools. ...