Anniversary Announcements

60th anniversary The family of Jerry and Sherry Vap of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is hosting a reception and card shower in honor the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. They were married at St. Patrick’s Church in McCook on Dec. 27, 1961. ...

60th anniversary The family of Tom and Mary Ann Anderjaska of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. They were married at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Julesburg, Colo. Their family includes children, Kevin Anderjaska of Hayes Center, Brent Anderjaska of Omaha, Neb., Todd Anderjaska of Hayes Center; and 11 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 37161 Road 735, Hayes Center, NE 69032...

65th anniversary Ron and Lucille Wolvin of McCook are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Cards of congratulations will reach them at Kinship Pointe, 1500 East 11th, No. 118, McCook, NE 69001.

70th anniversary The family of Milton and Florence Hegwood of McCook, formerly of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. They were married in Wauneta, Neb., in 1951. Their family includes children, the late James Hegwood, Jeaette Peters, Jerry and Janet Hegwood; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. ...

60th anniversary Calvin and June Brown of Eugene, Ore., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. They were married in Culbertson, Neb., at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church. Calvin grew up on a farm in Trenton and Culbertson and June grew up in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School. ...

60th anniversary The family of Eugene and Marilyn Anderson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. They were married in Geneva, Neb., in 1961. They have lived in McCook since 1975 and have always been very active in the community with church, 4-H, Rotary and most currently, the tractor club and the Methodist Helping Hand Thrift store. ...

25th anniversary Jon and Carrie Johnson of McCook will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. They were married in 1996 at United Methodist Church in McCook. Their family includes children, Abigail and Chayse Johnson. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1008 East 1st Street, McCook, NE 69001...

25th anniversary The kids of Travis and Colette Balderston of McCook are requesting a card shower in honor the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. They were married in 1996 at the United Methodist Church in McCook. Their family includes children, Desarae, Chism Newkirk of Kansas, Ashlyn Balderston of Lincoln, Neb., Rylie Balderston, Joslyn Rivera of McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71162 Road 382, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary The family of Scott and Rosa Boehm of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 12, 2021. They were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin, Kan. Their family includes children, Denise (Kevin) Sweeney of Lincoln, Neb., Rebecca Boehm of Kearney, Neb., and two grandchildren, Ace and Daniel Sweeney. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 207 West 11th, McCook, NE 69001...

45th anniversary The family of Mel and Jerry Miller of McCook is hosting a cake and cookie reception in honor of the couple’s 45th wedding anniversary on July 10, 2021. They were married in 1976 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. The reception is Saturday, July 3, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. ...

50th anniversary The family of Jerry and Barb Michaelis of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 19, 2021. They were married at Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Elmo, Minn. Their family includes children, Leanne (Steve) Miller, Brian (Terra) Michaelis, Kevin (Shawna) Michaelis, and Jason Michaelis, all of McCook; and 10 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71630 Dove Trail, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary The family of Scott and Patty Laird of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in celebration of the couple’s love and commitment to Jesus Christ and to each other. They were married in June 19, 1971, in Trenton, Neb. Their family includes children, Kim (Seth) Kunnemann of Imperial, Neb., and their children, Camden, Camilla, Clara and one on the way and Kayla Thompson of East Peoria, Ill., and child, Stormy. ...

60th anniversary The family of Richard and Sharon Polson of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 17, 2021. They were married at St. Joseph Church in Stratton. Their family includes children, Angie and Don Iwan of Montgomery, Texas, Denise Blomme and partner, LeRoy Weavers of Wood River, Neb.; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 112, Stratton NE 69043...

70th anniversary The family of K. Dale and Twila Fults of Beaver City, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. They were married in 1951 at the Methodist Church in Hendley, Neb. ...

50th anniversary The family of Ted and Judy Long of Sidney, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 12, 2021. They were married in McCook, Neb., in 1971, and were long time residents of McCook as well as Indianola. ...

60th anniversary The family of Don and Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 4, 2021. Their family includes children, Brian and Michelle Fagerstone-Cameron of Missouri, Gary Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Beth Ann and Brady McElroy of Lamar, Colo., and 4 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 36894 RD 730, Hayes Center, NE 69032...

60th anniversary The family of Robert and Sharon Harvey of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniverary on Friday, May 28, 2021. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1518 E. Fair Acres Dr, McCook, NE 69001...

50th anniversary The family of Thomas and Cindy Monnahan of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 22, 2021. They were married at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, Neb. Their family includes children, Brett (Shannon) Monnahan of Sloan, Iowa, Bethany Monnahan of McCook, Brian Monnahan of Palisade and Bart (Tanya) Monnahan of Palisade. ...

45th anniversary The family of Jim and Sandi Pettera of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 45th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 14, 2021. They were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. Their family includes children, Jami and Dave Reger, of Kalispell, Mont., KyLee and Mike Kime of Gordon, Neb., Dani and Jason Warner of Eagle, Neb., and 3 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71403 Road 387, McCook, NE 69001...

60th anniversary The family of Dennis and Doris Riener of Palisade is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 15, 2021. They were married in Herndon, Kan. Their family includes children, Cliff (Shirley) Riener of Palisade, Sylvia (Bob) Dunker of Atwood, Kan.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 36277 Road 728, Palisade, NE 69040...

50th anniversary The family of David and Margaret Ruf of Wilsonville, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Their family includes children, Ami and Bryan Hauxwell of McCook, Carey and James Rohr of Eustis, Neb., Mary Ann and Brad Sides of Seward, Neb., Heath and Vickie Ruf of Wilsonville, Ella and Chris Pachta of Belleville, Kan.; and 14 grandchildren, with one on the way. ...

65th anniversary The family of Charlie and Mary Duffield of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 1, 2021. They were married in Chappell, Neb., in 1956. Their children are Milton Duffield of Springfield, Mo., Gregg Duffield of Kearney, Neb., Janella Clark of Akron, Iowa; four granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 911 West 10th St, McCook, NE 69001...