DENEKAS-KASEL Mary Ann Denekas of Osage, Iowa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Denekas of Blairsburg, Iowa, and Robert Kasel of Osage, on of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kasel of Osage, were united in marriage Saturday, May __ 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Father L. Connolly officiated. The bride is a graduate of Northeast Hamilton Community School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa. She is employed at the Maple Manor in Osage. The groom is a graduate of Osage High School and is emplyed at
Winnegago Industries in Forest City, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press, June 11, 1986 (redacted; marriage date could not be read)
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Catherine Blaser and Miss Catherine Blaser became the bride of Robert Wayne Simonson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Saturday, May 17, 1986. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blaser of Stacyville. The groom's parents are Mrs. Esther Simonson and the late Mr. Melvin Simonson of Manitoba, Canada. The morning ceremony was officated by Rev. Wedeking. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Sheila Blaser, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Lisa Blaser, also a sister of the bride. Trevor and Tim Simonson, sons of the groom were bestmen. Following the ceremony an outdoor reception was held at the Kenneth Blaser home. The wedding was international, as guests came from Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Manitoba and Alberta, Canada. The bride is a 1970 graduate of Osage Community High School and Mankato Commercial College. She is presently employed by Veritas Geophysical, Inc. of Denver, Colorado. The groom is a graduate of St. Paul's Collegiate, in Elie, Manitoba. He is employed by Geophysical Exploration in Alberta. The couple will reside in Alberta, Canada.
Mitchell County Press, June 11, 1986 (redacted)
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Pauline and Frank Thurow Frank and Pauline Thurow of Osage, Iowa, celebrated their Golden Anniversary the weekend of June 21 and 22 with a family reunion picnic and celebration dinner. The dinner was held on Saturday, June 21, 1986 at the VFW Hall. Guests were from Osage and surrounding area, other cities in Iowa and California, Colorado, Alabama, Indiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, North Dakota and Virginia. Sharing in the celebration were their two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Corlene) Higlay of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Judy Thurow of Denver, Colorado. The family reunion picnic was held on Sunday, June 22 at the original Thurow family farm, five miles southwest of Charles City. This farm was purchased from the government in 1863 and is still in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Thurow were married in Charles City on January 12, 1936
and have been in the automobile business and lived in Osage since 1936.
Mitchell County Press, August 13, 1986
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Margaret L. Troge & Leslie Miller The children of Leslie and Margaret Miller invite you to celebrate with them the 25th wedding anniversary of their parents. The couple's children, Keith, Brenda, Lorie and Craig will host the event. An open house will be held Sunday, August 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at their farm home at Elma, Iowa. Miss Margaret L. Troge and Leslie Miller were married on Sunday evening,
September 3, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Osage, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press, August 13, 1986
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Nancy and Bob Sheldon Bob and Nancy Sheldon of Santa Maria, California, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a dinner party held at the home of Mary Margaret Quijada of Santa Maria. The Sheldon's were married on July 11, 1936 in Osage, Iowa. They lived in Santa Maria for the last eight years where they are owners of the American Bakery. Attending the anniversary party were their son, Jim Sheldon and grandchildren, Teri, Kim and Geoff, all of Santa Maria, as well as many friends. Unable to attend was Albert's brother, Eugene Sheldon of Clinton, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon grew up in Osage and graduated from Osage High
School. Mr. Sheldon is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs Walter E. Sheldon.
Mitchell County Press, August 13, 1986
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Helga Schwanke &
MR. AND MRS. CLAYTON CLAUSEN Mr. and Mrs Clayton Clausen will observe their fiftieth anniversary on October 5, 1986, with an open house reception at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Toeterville, from 2 to 5 pm. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts. The open house will be hosted by their children, Linda and Greg Munson, Allen and Linda Clausen, and Richard and Marlene [??] Clausen. There will be a short program at 3 o'clock. Helga Schwanke and Clayton Clausen were married on October 4, 1936 at
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minnesota by Rev. O. M. Langehough.
Mitchell County Press, Sept. 24, 1986 |
Irene Dostart & Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hemann of Riceville will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 4, 1986 with a family supper at 6 p.m. at the KC Hall in Osage. A dance from 8 to 12 with music provided by Tim's Polka Band will follow. All relatives and friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend and dance. The event is being hosted by their children: Mr. and Mrs. David Hemann of Greenwood, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Jon (Rita) Hiler of LeRoy, Minnesota, and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril (Ruth) Wilberding of Riceville. The couple has six grandchildren. Irene Dostart and Vincent Hemann were married on October
3, 1946 in New Haven, Iowa. The couple requests no gifts.
Mitchell County Press, Sept. 24, 1986
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Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mueller, who were married on January 30, 1946, were
belatedly honored on their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the
Waterfront in Clear Lake, and dancing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
on Saturday, June 21, 1986. Their children and spouses hosted the event;
Robert and Cheryl Mueller, Janet and Michael Pickar, and Richard and
Luella Mueller.
Mitchell County Press, July 2, 1986
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Winnifred & Winnifred and Clarence Clausen of St. Ansgar, Iowa, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, August 24, 1986. Winnifred Rasmussen and Clarence Clausen were married on August 24, 1946 in Mason City Methodist Church. The couple requests no gifts. All friends and relatives are welcome.
Their children will host the event.
From Mitchell County Press, August 13, 1986.
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Joan Kloberdanz & Joan Kloberdanz, daughter of Joe and Colleen Kloberdanz of Osage, Iowa, and Dave Hoaglund, son of Phyllis and Dale Franken of Odebolt, Iowa, were married on Saturday, June 21, 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Father L. Connolly officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Kevin Kloberdanz of Des Moines, was lector. A dinner reception was held at the Choo Chew Restaurant in Charles City. Joan was employed at Manilla Community School as a kindergarten
teacher previous to her marriage. Dave is employed by Farmer's Home
Assoc. in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple spent a honeymoon trip to the
Four Season's Lodge in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. They will reside
in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press - July 9, 1986
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Betty Jean Mayer and Betty Jean Mayer, daughter of Urban and Ruth Mayer of Stacyville, Iowa, and Alan James Hackenmiller, son of Rudy and Marcella Hackenmiller of Stacyville, were married on Saturday, May 24, 1986 in an afternoon ceremony at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Father C. Manternach officiated. Mary Hackenmiller, sister of the groom was organist, and accompanied Marilyn Coonradt, sister of the groom, and Amy Hackenmiller, a friend of the couple were soloists. Lector was Mary Ann Hackenmiller, sister-in-law of the groom. Bridesmaids were ___ Hemann, sister of the bride, Doris Hackenmiller, sister of the groom, and Nancy Weber, cousin of the bride. The bride's personal attendants were Chris Mayer, sister-in-law of the bride, and Karen Wagner, friend of the couple. The groom's brother, Frank Hackenmiller, served as best man. Groomsmen were Chuck Hackenmiller, brother of the groom, Rick Mayer, brother of the bride and Les Hardy, friend of the couple. The bride is a graduate of St. Ansgar High School and Rochester Area Vocational School. She is employed as a medical secretary at Osage Medical Group in Osage. The groom is a graduate of St. Ansgar High School, and is employed by Wallace Computer Services Inc., in Osage. The couple will make their home in Stacyville.
Mitchell County Press - July 9, 1986 (Redacted)
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Mari Rosenberg &
Mari Rosenberg, daughter of Betty and Gene Rosenberg of rural St. Ansgar, and Michael Momberg, son of Floyd and Joanna (?) Momberg of Upland, California, were married on Saturday, June 14, 1986 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, Iowa. Rev. J. Fladland officiated. Sherri Hughes, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Michele Blasimom sister if the grooom, Vickie (?) Nelson, friend of the bride, and Lisa (?) Urbatch, cousin of the bride. Jayna Heman, friend of the bride and groom, was flower girl. Matt Momberg, brother of the groom, was best man. The couple will be making their home in Mason City.
Mitchell County Press - July 9, 1986 (Redacted)
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Amy Sue Anderson &
Amy Sue Anderson, daughter of Henry and Shirley Anderson of Osage, Iowa, and Jay Russell Hickman, son of Russell and Judy Hickman of Osage, were united in marriage on Saturday, June 7, 1986 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Rev. J. Nesheim officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Bridesmaids included Thonda Hickman of Osage, sister of the groom. Scott Hickman of Osage, brother of the groom, was one of the groomsmen. Seating guests was Jon Anderson, brother of the bride.
Mitchell County Press - July 9, 1986 (Redacted)
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Jeanette Arlene Goodale & Jeanette Arlene Goodale of Osage, Iowa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Goodale, rural Little Cedar, and Michael Clarence Mayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mayer of Stacyville, were married on Saturday, June 14, 1986 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Pastor J. Nesheim officiated; the bride being given in marriage by her father. Jody Goodale of Osage, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Denise Mayer of Stacyville, sister of the groom, was a bridesmaid. April Goodale of Osage, niece of the bride, was flower girl. A reception was held at the V.F.W. in Osage. The bride is a graduate of
Osage High School and is employed by Fox River Mills in Osage. The groom
is a St. Ansgar High School graduate and is employed by Hormels in Austin.
Mitchell County Press - May 14, 1986 (Redacted)
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Carol Betts & Carol Betts, daughter of George and Mildred Betts of rural Osage, Iowa, and Robert Mack, son of Madaline and Harry Mack of rural Osage, were united in marriage on Saturday, June 14, 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Rev. L. Connolly officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Groomsmen included Mike Betts, brother of the bride. Paul Betts and Dean Betts, both brothers of the bride, seated guests. A reception was held at the Conservation Club in Osage, hosted by Phil and Faith Betts, aunt and uncle of the bride. The couple spent a week honeymoon trip to South Dakota and are presently
residing at rural Osage.
Mitchell County Press - May 14, 1986 (Redacted)
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Charles City, Iowa - In a candlelight ceremony last Monday, Miss
Marcele Leach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Leach, Floyd, became
the bride of Edward Allen, Orchard, son of Mrs. Lyle Medlin, Mason
City. Rev. Donald Bourne read the single ring service in the
Congregational church at Osage.
Source: Waterloo Daily Courier, March 25, 1951 |
Edith & Andrew Gemaehlich ANDREW GEMAEHLICHS TO NOTE
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gemaehlich of Osage will be observing their 65th wedding anniversary on february 7, 1980. No celebration is planned due to Mrs. Gemaehlich recuperating from a fall in December, resulting in a broken hip. Edith Behrendts and Andrew Gemaehlich were married in Nebraska on February 7, 1915. Osage his been their home for 51 years. Mr. Gemaehlich was a carpenter here until his retirement. He was active in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, serving as Sunday School teacher and superintendent. Mrs. Gemaehlich was also active in the church and Ladies Aid, serving as president of the latter for a period. The Gemaehlich family includes five daughters and one son" Mrs. Erma
Nosser of Fort Bragg, Calif, who is assisting in the care of her mother
at the time being; mrs. Arnold Semm (Roberta) of Antioch, Calif.; Mrs.
Margaret Meyer of Fort Bragg; Mrs. Harley May (Victoria) of Beloit,
Wisconsin; Mrs. Dean Adams (Loella) of Franklin, Wisconsin; and Duane
Gemaehlich of La Grande, Oregon. They also have 22 grandchidlren and
24 great grandchildren.
Mitchell County Press, Feb. 6, 1980. |
HOOK-HOLLINGSWORTH MARRIAGE Wendy Lee Hook and John Wayne Hollingsworth of Mason City were married on April 5, 1980, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Rev. N. Betke officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hook of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Versa Hollingsworth of Princeton, Indiana. The bride's sister, Mrs. Terry Brown of Carpenter was matron of honor, Scott Hook, nephew of the bride was ringbearer, and her niece, Sarah Brown, was the flower girl. Brian Hook, brother of the bride was candlelighter. The couple left for Phoenix, Arizona, where they will be making their home. The bride is a graduate of St. Ansgar high school, and was employed
with Drs. Hagedorn and ahrens Animal hospital in Mason City. The groom
is a graduate of the Mason City high school.
Mitchell County Press |
Joyce Bisbee & ENGAGEMENTMr. and Mrs. Neil Bisbee of rural Stacyville are announcing the
engagement of marriage of their daughter, Joyce, and Dennis Rachut,
whose mother is Mrs. Elsie Rachut of rural Osage.
Their marriage will be solemnized on December 6, 1980, at the United Church of Christ in Osage. The bride-elect is a graduate of St. Ansgar High School and is presently
employed by the national office of the American Lutheran Church in
Minneapolis. Her fiance graduated from osage Community school and is
engaged in farming.
Mitchell County Press, 10 SEP 1980 |
Marilyn & Richard Nerad SILVER WEDDING DAY TO BE MARKED BY RICHARD NERADS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nerad of rural Osage will observe their silver wedding anniversary with an open house reception on Sunday, June 1, 1980, at the REC meeting rooms in St. ansgar. Marilyn Stokes and Richard Nerad were married on June 4, 1955 at the St. Ansgar Catholic Church in St. Ansgar. The observance will be hosted by their children and spouses: Mr. and
Mrs. Bradley Rosenberg (Deb) of St. Ansgar, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Barrett
(Cheryl) of Clinton and Kevin at home. They also have one grandson, Jeremy
Rosenberg.
Mitchell County Press (redacted) |
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dodge MR. AND MRS. RALPH DODGE
The sixieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dodge of rural Orchard will be celebrated at an open house for relatives and friends Sunday, January 27th, at the Osage Senior Citizen center. Hosts for the event will be the couple's children and their spouses: Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Dodge of Osage, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dodge of Rochester, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Jean) Wetherell of Orchard. The family also includes 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Pauline Armstrong and Ralph Dodge were united in marriage on January 28, 1920, at the home of the bride's parents near Orchard. They have resided all their married life in the Orchard and Osage area.
Mitchell County Press - Jan. 23, 1980 |
Arlene Larson & WEDDING ANNIVERSARY |
Cleone Klemesrud &
Mr. and Mrs. John Weaverling of Osage, Iowa, observed their 40th wedding anniversary on Monday, May 4, 1987. John Weaverling and Cleone Klemesrud were married May 4, 1947 at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Meroa, Iowa. They are parents of two children, Russell of Mitchell, Iowa, and Connie (Mrs. Sherman) FGerguson of Minneapolis. They have two grandchildren, Aaron Jon and Nicole Ferguson. A private family dinner has been held.
Source: Mitchell County Press-News, May 6, 1987 |
Marilyn Reed &
On Open house reception in honor of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Don Helfter will be held Sataurday evening April 4, 1987 at the Depot Room of the Cedar Valley Supper Club, Osage. Don Helfter and Marilyn Reed were married April 7, 1947 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Austin, Minnesota. They have resided in New Haven since their marriage and are the parents of nine children: Mike of Jasper, Indiana, Frank of Osage, Ken, deceased, Terry Newton of Stacyville, Ellen Vogel of Scottsdale, Arizona, Hank of Burnsville, Minnesota, Mary of Primghar, Becky of Fort Dodge, and Tony of New Haven. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.
Source: Mitchell County Press-News, April 1, 1987 |
Mr. and Mrs. Hilan Trout
Mr. and Mrs. Hilan Trout of Mitchell will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 28, 1987 with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. They were married at Faith Lutheran Church. The couple's three children and families will host the event --
Marshall Trout, Frances Hveen and Dorothy Larson. The couple has ten
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 17, 1987 |
Mary Kordos & Joseph Vulk Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vulk will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 21st, 1987, at the Osage Senior Citizens center. Hosts for the event will be their children: Mr. and Mrs. John Gruis, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vulk, Jr., and grandchildren. Joseph Vulk and Mary Kordos were married June 17, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 17, 1987 |
Harold & Clara Wall Clara and Harold Wall celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a special mass at Sacred Heart Church, and a family dinner on Sunday, June 14. They are the parents of five children, Sharon Kleckner of St. Ansgar, Mark of Creston, Michael and David of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mary Dunlay of Prescott, Arizona. They have six grandchildren. The couple was married June 14, 1947 in Dyersville, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 17, 1987 |
June and Jim Jahnel
Jim and June Jahnel will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at the Jahnel Reunion held at Prior Lake, Minnesota on June 20th, 1987. The couple was married on June 7, 1947. The couple has seven children: David and Bill of Cedar Rapids, Barb Berg
of St. Paul, Dennis of North Liberty, Mark, Kevin and Carolyn Palsic of
Osage, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 10, 1987 |
Anna Reding & Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Kramer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at their home in Osage on Sunday, June 28, 1987. Ruben Kramer and Anna Reding were married on November 23, 1937 at Visitation Church in Stacyville, Iowa. Their children are: Mrs. John (Ruth) Pakieser, Ph.D. and Marvin Kramer,
D.D.S. of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. David (Dorothy Jean) Kollasch, R.D. of
Madison, Wisconsin; and Mrs. Michael (Kathryn) Coyle, M.A., C.C.C.-S.P.
of Dubuque, Iowa. They have 14 grandchildren.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 24, 1987 |
Darlene Salisbury & Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kasel of Osage, Iowa, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 26, 1987 at the V.F.W. Hall in Osage. A dinner will be served for family, friends and relatives. A dance will be open to the public from 8:30 to 12:20 a.m. Hosting the event will be their children: Robert and his wife, Mary Ann, and Linda of Osage and Margaret of Mason City. Paul Kasel and Darlene Salisbury were married on June 27, 1962 in Austin, Minnesota.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 24, 1987 |
Shirley Duenow & Glen Markham Glen and Shirley Markham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house for friends and relatives from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 1987 at the KC Hall in Osage. Hosts will be their nine children and their families. Glen Markham and Shirley Duenow were married on March 31, 1937 in Osage.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 24, 1987 |
Adeline Gilles & Marvin Krebsbach Marvin and Adeline Krebsbach will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 1987 at their farm home. Hosting the event will be their chidlren and families: Diane and Walt Tjepkes, Kenny and Karen Krebsbach, Judy and Rich Thurnau, Emi and Rod Kuntz, Marcia and Mike Molsberry, Marilyn and Dave Bode, Greg and Mindy Krebsbach, Rusty Krebsbach and Lesa Welling, Roger and Tina Krebsbach, Jolene and Gary Pederson, Carolyn and Dave Devens, and Paul Krebsbach and Coral Wilde. Marvin Krebsbach and Adeline Gilles were married on June 25, 1947.
Mitchell County Press-News - JUNE 24, 1987 |
Marian and Maurice Smalley The children of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smalley hosted a dinner on Sunday, June 21, 1987, at the Cedar Valley Supper Club in honor of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Maurice and Marian were married in St. Ansgar, Iowa, on August 29, 1937. The couple has been rural resident of Mitchell County for all of their married lives and have lived in Osage since their retirement. They are the parents of eight children and have 15 grandchildren. Their children attending were: Mrs. Darrell (Marilyn) Fischer of Fresno, California, Mrs. Carroll (Sue) Erickson, Theif River Falls, Minn., Bob of Abilene, Kansas, Ted of Gretna, NB (SIC s/b Nebraska), Russell of Riceville, and Mrs. George (Barbara) Victor of Stratford, Iowa. Those unable to attend were Mrs. Charles (Beverly) Hamby of Hollister,
California, and Darrell of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mitchell County Press-News - July 8, 1987 |
Joan Sigler & Harold Machin Mr. and Mrs. Harold Machin will entertain at a public dance on July 11, 1987 at the VFW Club, Osage, Iowa, in honor of their 50th Wedding anniversary. Joan Sigler and Harold Machin were united in marriage on July 12, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa. They are the parents of four daughters: Mrs. Thomas (JoAnne) Kleckner
of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mrs. John (Mary) Napier of Canoga Park, Calif.,
Bernice Hemrich of Galena, Illinois, and Mrs. Don (Kathleen) Miller of
Kansas City, Missouri; three sons, Charles of Farmington, Minnesota, John
of Osage and Harold Jr. of Fort Collins, Colorado. The couple has fifteen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mitchell County Press-News - July 8, 1987
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Dorothy & Glen Krogstad Glen and Dorothy Krogstad will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on July 18, 1987 at the KC Hall in Osage, with a reception from 7-8 p.m. and a dance from 8 to 12. They are the parents of four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Janet) Philipp of Merrill, Iowa, Mrs. David (Jane) Rowe of Osage, Mrs. Mark (Jean) Powers of Davenport and Janan of Sacramento, Calif. The couple has four grandchildren. They were married on July 19, 1947 at the Methodist Church in Osage, Iowa.
Mitchell County Press-News - July 8, 1987 |