Lane Harold Foster Brekke

 Abby and Justin Brekke are happy to announce the birth of their son, Lane Harold Foster Brekke.

 Lane was born Friday, Aug. 11, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 18 inches in length.

 Lane was welcomed home by his sister, Vera, 5, and brother, Walter, 3.

 Grandparents are Don and Deb Foster of Clarksville and Lonnie and Mary Ann Brekke of West Union.

Great grandmother is Eileen Molokken of West Union.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tope

Stanley and Connie Tope of West Union will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday, Oct. 14. 

The couple are the parents of Tim (Marcia) Tope, Jeff (Billie) Tope, and Kim (Justin) Koenig. Their family also includes five grandchildren. 

Anniversary wishes can be sent to Stanley and Connie at 109 S. Walnut St., West Union, IA 52175.

Carolyn Stanbrough

Carolyn Stanbrough of West Union will observe her 80^th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 22.

In honor of this milestone, she will be honored at a family gathering.

Birthday wishes can be sent to Carolyn at 711 Jefferson St., Apt. 5, West Union, IA 52175.

Karl and Jean Zweibahmer

Karl and Jean (Holtey) Zweibahmer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 7, 2017. They were married October 7, 1967, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian. They are the parents of five children: John (Teresa) of Ossian; Jerry of Fredericksburg; Julie (Brian) Pecinousky of Cedar Rapids; Jason (Marilyn) of Festina; Jaclyn (Mike) Wittenburg of Robins. They also have 14 grandchildren and two twin great-grandchildren. Wishes and blessings can be sent to 417 E. Main St., Ossian, IA 52161.

Janet Linderbaum

The family of Janet Linderbaum is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80^th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Cards may be sent to her at P.O. Box 92, Ossian, Iowa, 52161.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Keefe

Janet Marie Batterson and Gary Dean Keefe were united in marriage by the Rev. Don Best in a 2 p.m. ceremony on June 3 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union.

The bride chose her friend Eileen Franks of Waukon as her matron of honor. The best man was the groom’s son-in-law, Garrison Wood of Burr Oak.

A reception was held at the church following the ceremony.

The couple are making their home in West Union, where Janet owns and operates a sewing business. Gary is a life skills educator for people with special needs; he previously owned Keefe Carpet Cleaning.      40p40

Max Wayne Smith

Shena and Chad Smith of Lubbock, Texas, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Max Wayne Smith.

Max was born Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Covenant Center in Midland, Texas. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20¾ inches in length.

Max is the couple’s first child. 

His grandparents are Kevin and Cindy Smith of Midland, Texas, and Jerry and Becky Wadian of Fayette.

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Lahey

Merle and Eileen Lahey will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Sept. 28.

The couple were married Sept. 28, 1957, at St. Francis Church in Balltown.

The parents of four children, their family also includes five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Anniversary wishes can be sent to Merle and Eileen at 704 Crestview Dr., West Union, IA 52175.

Allen Tupper

Allen Tupper of West Union will observe his 90^th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 21. In celebration of this milestone, he will be honored by his family with a card shower. 

A lifelong resident of Auburn, Allen would love to hear from friends, neighbors and relatives, both near and far.  

Birthday wishes can be sent to Allen at 705 S. Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175.

Please feel free to include a memory or two in your card, as this would make his day even more special.  

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pattison

Bernard and Arnetta (Bohle) Pattison of Fayette will celebrate their 60^th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 3.

They were married Sept. 3, 1957, in Sumner.

In honor of the occasion, the couple’s family would like to invite friends and relatives to join in a card shower for Bernard and Arnetta.

Their family includes three children, Kyle (Michele) Pattison, Janan (Bradd) Brown, and Karen (Dan) Boettcher, and eight grandchildren.

Anniversary cards and notes may be sent to the Pattisons at Box 225, Fayette, IA 52142.