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Shanks — 95th birthday

Robert Lee Shanks, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 95th birthday with his family on Sunday. Cards may be sent to him at 2636 21st Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. His family includes Dave and Joyce Shanks, of Prairie City; Bob and Kathryn Shanks, of Richmond, Virginia; Joe and Jody ...

Miller — 90th birthday

ANKENY — Della Marie Miller, of Ankeny, is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Cards may be sent to her at 1201 SE Mill Pond Court, Apt. #124, Ankeny, IA 50021. Her family includes Anita Stevenson, Ankeny; Mark and Laura Miller, Richmond, Texas; and Rhonda and John Nielsen, Lake ...

Hedeen — 50 years

Ron and Sandy Hedeen, of Fort Dodge, will be celebrating their 50th anniversary today. Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 1663, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Their family includes Heather Bacon and Derek Hedeen, both of Fort Dodge, and Kristin Hedeen, of Des Moines. They have two ...

Merk twins 80th birthdays

Darrel and Don Merk, former Manson residents, will celebrate their 80th birthdays on May 30. Cards can be sent to Darrel Merk at 1831 Wilburn Park Lane NW, Charlotte, NC 28269. Cards can be sent to Don Merk at 2835 Lakeside Driven Plattsmouth, NE 68048. They were born on May 30, 1944, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, and raised on a farm east of Manson. They attended a one-room schoolhouse for their elementary education and graduated from Manson High School in 1962. Darrel retired from Archer Daniel Midland and farming. Don retired from United Parcel Service and ...

Halligan — 90th birthday

Donald M. Halligan Sr., of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday. Cards may be sent to him at the Marian Home, 2400 Sixth Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. His family includes his wife of 71 years, Eleanor Halligan, Donald and Leanne Halligan, Kevin Halligan, Kim and ...

Hartley — 80th birthday

Leanne Hartley, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 80th birthday today. Cards may be sent to 1673 13th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes her husband L.J.: Larry and Ann Hartley, of Overland Park, Kansas; Bruce and Tracy Hartley, of Fort Dodge; and Beth and Kevin ...