Anniversary
Kurtz
Emmett and Maxine Kurtz will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary Feb. 21. They were married on that day in 1940 at Savannah, Mo., by Rev. O.H. Loomis. They have three children; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-step grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 25357 Trinity Road, Oregon, MO 64473.
Wedding
Milbourn
Samantha Ann Nichols and Jerry Joshua Wayne Milbourn were united in marriage on Sept. 27, 2008. She is the daughter of Cinda McNutt, St. Joseph, and the late Gregory Nichols. He is the son of Jay Harvey, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Jerry Milbourn, Sr., St. Joseph. The groom's step parents are Steve Caw and Marna Milbourn. The bride was escorted by her mother. Rachelle Eads served as the maid of honor; Shannon O'Dell and Joleta Sprake were bridesmaids. Eric Sprake was the best man, with Jerry Milbourn, Sr., and Andy Davison serving as groomsmen. Other members of the wedding party included flower girls Shayna Milbourn and Makaylla Sprake; ring bearer Anthony Milbourn; ushers Austin Sprake and Jordan Stanton; and candlelighters Cinda McNutt and Marna Milbourn. Butch Sprake provided the music. The couple was married by Al Shirley at Carnegie Baptist Church in St. Joseph. A reception was held at NALC No. 195. The rehearsal dinner was held at Terrible's Frontier Casino. The couple honeymooned in Branson, Mo. Samantha is a 2001 graduate of Cameron High School, Cameron, Mo. She is a CNA at Saxton Woods. Jerry graduated from Benton High School, St. Joseph, in 1997 and is a cook at Olive Garden. The bride and groom are residents of St. Joseph.
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Klawuhn
Albert and Mary (Przybylski) Klawuhn of St. Joseph will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26. They were married on that date in 1949 at the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Mary worked for Douglas Candy Company and is a homemaker. Albert retired from Swift & Co. and Swift Adhesives after 49 years of service. He was plant manager of Swift Adhesives from 1976 to 1992. They have three children: Theresa Stanton and husband Ralph, Savannah, Mo.; Albert Klawuhn, Jr., and wife Cynda, Lee's Summit, Mo.; and Philip Klawuhn, Kansas City, Mo. There are five grandchildren: Kelly Morris, Andrea Stanton, Kevin Klawuhn, Monica Klawuhn and Clare Klawuhn. A family dinner is planned. Cards may be sent to the couple at 1509 N. 42nd Terrace, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Ellis
Frank and Carmen Ellis were married in St. Joseph on Feb. 22, 1969. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. A party was hosted on Feb. 15 by their children and grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 7818 N.W. Dalton Court, Kansas City, MO 64151.
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Bledsoe
Eugene and Twylia Bledsoe, 11515 Buena Vista Road, Deaborn, Mo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Sunday, March 8. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Edgerton, Mo., Masonic Lodge. The couple were married March 7, 1959, by the Rev. Donovan Johnson at Second Creek Christian Church. He is a farmer and she is employed by Cassity Bus Co., Dearborn. Twylia has driven a school bus for the North Platte R-1 schools for the past 26 years. Their daughter and her spouse are Dianna and Danny Schweizer, Dearborn. This is a casual occasion; no gifts, please.
Wedding
Keith
Hollie Schindler and Clint Keith were united in marriage on Jan. 3, 2009, at the Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, St. Joseph. She is the daughter of Carolyn and Bruce Schindler, Cosby, Mo. He is the son of Becky and Ron Keith, Chillicothe, Mo. The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Meghan Deatherage. Alyssa Bowe, Amanda Keith, Kim Roske and Leslie White served as bridesmaids. Zack Keith was the best man; and Brad Alden, Daniel Meyer, Joe Bennett and Jake Saulsbury were groomsmen. Others in the wedding party included flower girl Lily Bortell; ring bearer Caleb Bonnet; ushers Wes Hall, Cody Denton, and Wakefield Hare; and candlelighters Elena Fain and Natalie Varel. James Morgan and Anthony Schindler served as the officiating clergy. A reception was held at Moila Shrine Temple. The rehearsal dinner was held at Frederick Boulevard Baptist. The couple honeymooned on a cruise to Key West and Mexico. Hollie graduated in 2003 from Savannah High School. She is also a 2007 graduate of MWSU, where she earned a B.S. in health and exercise and an associate's degree in applied science-physical therapist assistant program. She is employed at Platte County Physical Therapy in Platte City, Mo., as a physical therapist assistant. Clint is a 2004 Chillicothe High School graduate. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2008 with a B.S. in marketing. He works as a sales rep for Napoleon Bakery in Kansas City, Mo. The bride and groom reside in Kansas City.
Anniversary
Guinn
Bill and Marilynn Guinn of DeKalb, Mo., will celebrate their 25th anniversary at a cake reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the DeKalb Community Hall in DeKalb, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited. They were married on Feb. 4, 1984, at the DeKalb Christian Church. They have five children and eight grandchildren. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to 2500 S.W. Pierce Road, DeKalb, MO 64440.
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Workman
Clarence and Cleta Workman will celebrate 62 years of marriage on Feb. 25. They were married on this date in 1947. They have six sons: Robert (Trina), Jack (Bev), Zack (Mary), Garry (Alicia), Larry (Twyla), and Terry (Wanda). There are also 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with another on the way. No gifts are requested for this special occasion; however, cards may be sent to the honorees at 4265 450th Street, King City, MO 64463.
Anniversary
Anderson
Jim and Linda Jo (Foster) Anderson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 7. They were married on that date in 1959 in Dearborn, Mo., by the Rev. Ray Shelton and Rev. Jim Purdue. A reception will be held in the multi-purpose building of the Faucett Baptist Church in Faucett at 2 p.m. on March 7. Friends and family are invited. Cards only, no gifts, please. The reception will be given by their children, Stacy Anderson and Ronny Jo Cotton and husband Mark, all of Faucett. They have one grandchild, Alexis. Cards may be sent to the couple at 3 Tara Lane, Faucett, MO 64448.
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Radley
Kenneth and Florence "Colene" Radley of Council Bluffs, Iowa, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They are former residents of St. Joseph. Colene Mutchler married Kenneth Radley on Feb. 26, 1949, in Oregon, Mo. They have three children: Russell Radley, Brenda (Radley) Koehler, and Juliana (Radley) Autry. There are also six grandchildren and four great granddaughters. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 3121 MacIneery Dr., #131, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
Anniversary
Jenkins
Bob and Rosalie (Brewer) Jenkins of North Kansas City, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Poolside Wine & Cheese Party at Palm Gardens in Mesa. They were married on Feb. 21, 1959. They have two daughters and three granddaughters. Well wishers are welcome to post their greetings to Bob and Rosalie at www.easysite.com/Bob-RosalieJenkins.
