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The Pantagraph Sunday, July 3, 2005 www.pantagraph.com 25th anniversary for Kent, Tammy Lutz 50th anniversary for Clarence, Lila Moore EL PASO Kent and Tammy Kirk Lutz were their atten- NORMAL Clarence and Britton, S.D. Lutz of El Paso celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Dominican Republic in May. Lutz and Tamara Swope were married June 21, 1980, at East White Oak Bible Church in Carlock. Dawn Lipscomb Smith and 50th anniversary for Herb, Darlene Roth 50th anniversary for BLOOMINGTON Arlene and Edward Bleavins of 3104 Harvest Hill Bloomington, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married July 9, 1955, at the home of a judge in Normal.

Dorothy Bleavins and Bert Bleavins were their attendants. They are the parents of Jaye Whittier, 1202 Major No. 3, MORTON Herb and Darlene Roth of Morton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner, hosted by their family, July 2 at First Mennonite Church in Morton. Roth and Darlene Roth were married July 2, 1955, at First Mennonite Church in Morton. They are the parents of Douglas and Jeffrey, both of Morton; and Jill Leander of Morton.

There are seven grandchildren. 85th birthday celebration EL PASO Jeanette Grube of El 1 Paso will celebrate her 85th birthday with a Victorian tea party July 9 at the David Davis Mansion and with a family dinner July 10 at the home of Dennis Grube in El Paso. She was born July 1, 1920, near Rensselaer in Jasper County, to Glen Jay and Nettie Mae Norman. She married Arthur M. Grube on June 17, 1945.

Arlene Morrison to celebrate 90th birthday Arlene 1915, in SauneMorrison min, to Elmer and Marjorie Magee. She married Eugene "Morry" Morrison on Sept. 8, 1939. He died April 10, 1990. She is the mother of Barbara Adent of Venice, and Carol McLaughlin of Helotes, Texas.

There are five grandchildren and 11 grandchildren. Her hobbies include senior citizens, travel, "sittercise." dominos and crocheting. She is a member of the Cullom United Methodist Church and a past board member; a past officer of the UMW; past president of the American Legion Auxillary Post 122; a 4-H leader; and a past member of Women's Club. CULLOM Arlene Morrison of Cullom will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open reception from 2 to 4 p.m. July 10 at the Cullom Community Building on the corner of Jeffery and Oak streets, Cullom.

She was Arlene born July 9, Milestones Arlene, Edward Bleavins Normal; and Cindy Lovell, 27 Parkshores Drive, Bloomington. One son, David, is deceased. There are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He retired in 1991 as supervisor of the custodial area at Illinois State University in Normal. She was employed as a custodian at ISU until 1990.

dants. They are the parents of Eric Kent, Knoxville, Cody Kent, Cullowhee, N.C.; and Kayse Michelle and Katie Marie, both at home. He is employed as vice president of sales Central U.S. Follett Higher Education Group. for Jeanette Grube She is the mother of Garry, Chicago; Dennis, El Paso; Doug, Secor; and Nancy Carter, Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

There are 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her hobbies include flower gardening, music and spending time with her family. She is a member of Community Bible Fellowship in El Paso and attends weekly Bible studies classes. New names Avery Rae Nelson -7-pound, 6-ounce daughter of Susan and Dan Nelson of Bartlett, born June 12, 2005. Grandparents: David and Cindy Menning of Bloomington, and Roger and Roxanne Nelson of Norfolk, Neb.

Great-grandparents: Alden and Connie Menning of Orange City, Iowa; and Daryle Bensen, Jim and Rose Munson Garry and Gloria Nelson, all of Nebraska. Wyatt Douglas Sass 6- pound, 11-ounce son of Douglas and Nicole Sass Streator, born May 29, 2005. Sibling: Kaylee Rose, 4. Grandparents: Larry and Debra King, and David and Linda Sass, all of Streator. Great-grandparents: Lee and Rosalyn Wilking of Long Point, and Dean and Doris Ruff of Pickneyville.

He is middle-named for his father. Allyson Brooke Reilly 7- pound, 10-ounce daughter of Brian and Pam Reilly of Gridley, born May 24, 2005. Siblings: Sean, 4, and Taylor, 3. Grandparents: Julia Emery and Annette Reilly, both of Bloomington. Emaleigh Rose McKinley 6-pound, 14-ounce daughter of Heidi June McKinley and Jason Andrew Prewitt of 607 W.

Monroe, Bloomington, born April 23, 2005. Steven Daniel, 16; Nicholas Glenn, 11; Amberlee June, Luke Andrew, and Lauralie Alexis, 2. Grandparents: Rosalie June McKinley of Bloomington and Brenda and Frank Prewitt of Kentucky. 50th anniversary for BLOOMINGTON Ralph and Nancy Washko of 2 Paige Place, Bloomington, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children, July 9 at Mona's Restaurant in Toluca. A trip is planned for a later date.

Washko and Nancy Bunn were married July 9, 1955, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Streator. Lila Moore of 5 Knollcrest Court, Normal, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner, hosted by their children, in Columbia, Mo. They celebrated with a cruise to the Hawaiian islands in April. Moore and Lila Christianson were married July 3, 1955, in 25th anniversary for Lynn, Neil Finlen NORMAL Lynn and Neil Finlen of 1113 Broadway, Normal, observed their 25th wedding anniversary June 28.

Finlen and Lynn Martin were married June 28, 1980, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington. Jane Beal and Jack Finlen were their attendants. They are the parents of Stacie, Danville; and Ryan and Shawn, both at home. He is employed as a civil engineer at Farnsworth Group in Bloomington She is employed in clerical work for Drs. Zimmerman and Ralph, Nancy Washko Richard and Eva Washko were their attendants.

They are the parents of Tim, of South Beloit; Beth McFall, 1103 Beechwood Bloomington; Janet Walker and John, both of Streator; Doug of Fort Myers, and Cyndi Frericks of O'Fallon, Mo. There are eight grandchildren. He retired from Nicor Gas. She retired from GTE. They are the parents of Kevin, Columbia, Aaron, 920 Broadway, Normal; and Lynette Reiners, rural Bloomington.

There are eight grandchildren. He retired in 1989 from Illinois State University in Normal. Bandy at Bloomington Pediatrics. Weddings Weddings lege student affairs from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. She is employed as an academic adviser at Heartland Community College in Normal.

Her husband has a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. He is employed as an operations manager at General Electric in Normal. BLOOMINGTON Heather Lea Miller and Craig Michael Grant, both of Bloomington, exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony May 5, 2005, in Las Vegas. A reception was held May 14 at Carpenters Local Union Hall in Bloomington. Their parents are Michael and Paula Miller of Normal and Steve and Debra Grant of Bloomington.

Attending the bride was Heather Turner-Altum. Attending the bridegroom was William Center. The bride is a graduate of Marion High School in Marion. She is employed by District 87 School Schools. Her husband is a grad- husband uate of Bloomington High Graphics 60th anniversary for HEYWORTH Kenneth and Shirley Slayback will observe their 60th wedding anniversary July 9.

They celebrated with a trip in January to the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Slayback and Shirley Voight 55th anniversary for Bob, Janette Albert LINCOLN Bob and Janette Albert of 475 Mayfair Drive, Lincoln will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and gathering Saturday at their home. A vacation to Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland will take place this fall. Albert and Janette Stuan were married July 9, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Paul Trommer and Arlene Mills were their attendants.

They are the parents of Linda Sheley of Lincoln; Diana Lally of Bloomington; Susan Streicher of Granville, Ohio; Gayle 25th anniversary for Joe, Julie Plattner BLOOMINGTON Joe and Julie Platter of 503 Watford Drive, Bloomington, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party June 18 hosted by their daughters at Lake Bloomington. Plattner and Julie Wait were married June 14, 1980, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chatsworth. Colleen Doering and Jan Nussbaum were their attendants. They are the parents of Megan of Joliet and Janelle and Emily, both at home.

He is employed as an electrician with Wm. Masters Inc. in Bloomington. Kenneth, Shirley Slayback were married July 9, 1945, in Heyworth. James and Violet Slayback were their attendants.

He is a retired brick mason. She retired from Alexander Lumber Co. after 28 years. Caskey of Springfield; and Mike Albert of Phoenix, Ariz. There are 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He owns Albert Realtors in Lincoln. She retired from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln as a nurse. She is employed as a kindergarten teacher assistant at Holy Trinity Elementary School in Bloomington. 40th anniversary for Dennis, Janet Meinhold BENSON Dennis and Janet Meinhold of Benson will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open reception, hosted by their children, from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 at the Benson American Legion Hall in Benson.

Meinhold and Janet Brooks were married July 3, 1965, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Benson. They are the parents of Tammy Barth, Pattonsburg; Shari Beenders, Metamora; and John Meinhold of El Paso. There are nine grandchildren. He is self-employed.

She is employed at SuperWal-Mart in Washington. 40th anniversary for Fred, Fran Allen Donahoe-Mills NORMAL Jennifer Erin Donahoe and Michael Robert Mills, both of Normal, were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 2004, at Mahomet United Methodist Church in Mahomet. A reception at Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana and a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, followed.

Their parents are Ronny and Patty Donahoe of Champaign; and Jerry and Becky Mills of Scottsdale, Ariz. Attending the bride were Elisa Shipman, as maid of honand Jessica Skiff; Kim Prazak; Elizabeth Mills; and Cara Donahoe. Attending the bridegroom were Andrew Mills, as best man; and Chris Schnarr; Michael Donahoe; Dan McKechnie; and Chris Donahoe. The bride has a bachelor of science degree in psychology from University of Illinois at Urbana and a master of science degree in col- Miller-Grant MINONK Fred and Frances Allen of Minonk will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open reception, hosted by their children, from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 at the Benson American Legion Hall in Benson.

Allen and Frances Brooks 40th anniversary for BENSON Arthur "Skip" and Donna Brooks will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open reception, hosted by their children, from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 at the Benson American Legion Hall in Benson. were married July 11, 1965, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Benson. They are the parents of Jennifer Tooley, Rutland; Lori Mason and Louise Kingen, both of Minonk; and Heath Allen of Dana.

There are 11 grandchildren. Skip, Donna Brooks Brooks and Donna Von Behren were married Aug. 11, 1965. They are the parents of Beverly Brooks of Benson and Kathryn Brooks of Lacon. He is employed at Evergreen FS in Bloomington.

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