Sherry and Bob Welte of Danbury will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2nd.
    Sherry (Kirkpatrick) and Bob Welte were married on June 2, 1973, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. They are blessed with 3 children (Teresa and Kevin Reitz of Spirit Lake, Sarah and Jared Lund of Battle Creek, and Justin "J.D." and Holly Welte of Charter Oak) along with 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
    Sherry and Bob's children are hosting an open house on Saturday, June 3rd from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Willow Vale Golf Club in Mapleton. Please join them to celebrate.

    Jim Mullin of Sioux City, formerly of Danbury, will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house on Sunday, June 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Danbury Shelter House (entrance is on 4th Street).
    Jim was born on May 26, 1943. He farmed many years on his Century Farm in Danbury.
    He has 2 children, Kim (Ken) Boysen and Donald (Jesse) Mullin, both from Danbury. He also has 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

    Lynette (Amunson) and Harvey Thies were married on June 2, 1973 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute. They have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
    In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, their family would like to honor them with a card shower. Cards of celebration may be sent to:
            Lynette and Harvey Thies
            43796 220th Street
            Ute, IA 51060