Evelyn Nelson, Joy, will be honored at an open house in observance of her 90th birthday on Sunday, March 21, at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, Taylor Ridge, from 1-3:30 p.m.
Joseph Lawrence Staker and Holly Jo Bloomfield of Aledo are getting married March 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend the ceremony at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo with a reception to follow at the Mercer County VFW, Aledo.
Larry G. and Carolyn Johnson, Viola, are celebrating their 50th anniversary. Everyone is invited to attend an open house at Preemption Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Aileen Andress will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 9, 2010. Her children have planned an open house for her on March 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Aledo. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Instead of gifts we encourage you to bring a food donation for the Mercer County Food Pantry.
Phillip Christofferson’s 80th birthday will be March 1, 2010. His family invites the public to join in making this a special day. Send a card or note to him, wishing him a Happy 80th birthday.
Ruth Fowler will celebrate her 80th birthday from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall at 40th Avenue in Aledo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend (no gifts please).
Minnis D. Essary, Viola, will be honored at an open house Sunday, Feb. 14 in observance of his 80th birthday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend from 1 to 4 p.m. at Miss Effie's Ice Cream & Emporium, 221 East Main Street, Aledo. No gifts please.
Patrick Treptow and Amanda Sedam of Viola, will be exchanging vows in Riviera Maya, Mexico in March 2010. There will be a reception to celebrate their marriage on Friday, March 19, 7 p.m. at Watch Tower Lodge in Rock Island, friends and family are invited.
Brock and Melissa Luxmore of Springfield were wed on Nov. 7, 2009 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, Joliet. Parents of the bride are Anthony and Beverly Jadron, Joliet. Parents of the groom are Leonard and Brenda Luxmore, New Windsor.
Jason and Amanda Douglas are proud to welcome their third child, Grayson Edwin Douglas. Grayson was born Dec. 9, 2009, 3:17 p.m. at Trinity Birth Center, Moline. He weighed 8 lbs, 11 oz., and was 20 inches in length.