Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries

Jack and Ernestine Guenthner of Nolensville, Tennessee, and former Le Mars residents, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 24, 2021. Their children are hosting a card shower in their honor and cards may be sent to 2154 Kirkwall Drive, Nolensville, Tennessee, 37135...

Mike and Lana Pratt of Rolfe, formerly of Kingsley, celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 20, 2021. They were married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Neptune, rural Hinton. The couple has three married sons. David and Julie of Beresford, South Dakota, Jarred and Kari of Le Mars and Michael and Kate of Kingsley. Six grandchildren completing the family are Travis, Todd, Vonnie, Emerson, Aida and Alex...

George and Mary Laughton of Le Mars, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, March 19, 2021. George Laughton and Mary Millsap were married March 19, 1961, in Superior. They have three children: Dave and Angela Laughton of Le Mars, Kay and Ben De Hart of Overland Park, Kansas, and Janet Slieter of Laverne, Minnesota; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...

Charles and Anna Hughes of Westfield will observe their 70th wedding anniversary, Jan. 26, 2021. Charles Hughes and Anna Nelson were married Jan. 26, 1951. They have three children, Randy Hughes of Pepin, Wisconsin, Relda (Hughes) and Jim Zemanek of Westfield, and Milo and Julie Hughes of Westfield. They have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren...

Dave and Jeanne Harpenau of Remsen will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 30, 2021. Dave Harpenau and Jeanne Gengler were married Jan. 30, 1971, at St. Catherine’s Church in Oyens with Father Leo officiating. The couple has four children: Jenn (Keith) Herold of Fort Atkinson, Tony (Deb) Harpenau of Salix, Chad (Jill) Harpenau of Le Mars, and Melissa (Jeremy) Jensen of Remsen. They have 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson...

Robert and Diane Jones of Le Mars will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Diane Loutsch and Robert Jones were married Jan. 23, 1971, at St. Joseph Church, Le Mars. The couple have a daughter, Brenda Jones Wiarda of Des Moines, and two grandchildren, Claire and Cole...

Roger and Kathleen Hawkins will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. Kathleen Muth and Roger Hawkins were married Dec. 27, 1980, at the Plymouth Presbyterian Church, of rural Akron. The couple currently lives on their century farm outside of Le Mars where they still farm together...

David and Pam Kroll will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Pam Rose and David Kroll were married Nov. 27, 1970. The couple is currently retired and enjoys spending time with children and grandchildren along with their pets and a few animals on the farm...

Jim and LuElla Rolfes will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. LuElla Meyer and Jim Rolfes were married on Nov. 28, 1970, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars with Fr. John Turza officiating. The couple has three children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild...