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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Benton — 90th birthday

Pauline Benton, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 13. Cards can be sent to her at 700 S. 17th St., Apt. E208, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes her daughters Kathy Foresi and Mary A. Benton, sons-in-law Paul Schwarxkopf and Gene House, and daughter-in-law Brenda Schorr. Pauline has nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Dan Benton, son Paul Benton, and daughter Nancy Benton House are deceased. Pauline was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Fort Dodge. She worked for Kresge’s, Kmart, and Target.

Petersen — 50 Years

Thomas and Lucille Petersen, of Fort Dodge, celebrated their 50th anniversary on Friday. Their family includes Mary Beth and Ryan Riewerts, of Davenport, and Jennie and Jason Kolacia, of Fort Dodge. They have five grandchildren. They were married on Dec. 27, 1969, at Sacred Heart ...

Axman — 80th birthday

Marvin Axman, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Pomeroy, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Thursday. Cards may be sent to him at 1726 Rathermel Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. His family includes his wife Karen; Bill and Angie Axman, of Pomeroy; Ryan and Amanda Axman, of Mount Pleasant; and ...

Herrington — 65 years

BURNSIDE — Donald and Georgia Herrington, of Burnside, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 44, Burnside, IA 50521. Their family includes Steven and Jill Herrington, of Katy, Texas; Denise Herrington and Brad Beer, of Fort ...

Clark — 70 years

LeRoy and Rosamond (Rose) Clark celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 10. Cards may be sent to 1790 Scenic Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Their family includes Leanne and Darrel Orwig, of LuVerne; Richard and Vikki Clark, of Fort Dodge; and Lisa Clark, of Fort Dodge. They ...

Yocum — 60 years

ALGONA — Jerry and Edna Yocum, of Algona, will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Thursday. Cards may be sent to them at 1815 E. Lucas St. Algona, IA 50511. Their family includes Todd and Kris Yocum, of Knoxville; and Sarah and Lonnie Ellis, of Sioux Falls. South Dakota. They have ...