Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries

Tara Korf and Jacob Stonesifer of Oakdale, Minnesota, were united in marriage Jan. 28, 2017, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Oakdale. The Rev. Rodger Bauman officiated the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. Providing music for the ceremony was Jamie Marshall...

Kristen Marie Ahlers and Luke Irven Fober, of Sumner, exchanged wedding vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony Dec. 31, 2016, at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Le Mars, with the Rev. Kevin Richter officiating. Kristen is the daughter of John and Debra Ahlers of Le Mars. Luke is the son of Brad and Marie Fober of Sumner...

Ron and Jan Ernst of Le Mars will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 1, 2017, with a family dinner. Ron Ernst and Jan Bunkers were married on April 1, 1967, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen by Msgr. F. P. Schultes. The couple has two children, Kathy (Brad) Kjose of Alcester, South Dakota, and Mike (Tracie) Ernst of Le Mars. They also have three grandchildren and one great-grandson...

Mandi Dreckman and Aaron Schneider of Remsen, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Mandi is the daughter of Bill and Karen Steffen of Storm Lake, and the late Chuck Dreckman, of Le Mars. Aaron is the son of Bruce and Rose Ann Lennon of Akron, and Milo and Reta Deeds of Correctionville...

Leah Price and Jesse Baack of Le Mars announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Leah is the daughter of Richard Price and Kurt and Betty Black of Le Mars. Jesse is the son of Rick and Diane Baack of Le Mars. The couple is planning an Aug. 7, 2017 wedding, on the Carnival Victory Cruise Ship. A reception will be held Aug. 26, at the Le Mars Convention Center...

Emmett and Lucy Sitzmann, of rural Kingsley, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 27, 2017. Their family is honoring the couple with a card shower. Cards and greetings may be sent to 28642 Noble Ave., Kingsley, Iowa 51028. Their children are: Tom (Tammy) Sitzmann; Chris (Kendal) Paget; Rae (Jeff) Seizys; Judy (Keith) Miller; Nancy Harms (deceased); Andy (Yvette) Sitzmann; Tony Sitzmann; Vince (Bernie) Sitzmann; Jeff (Missy) Sitzmann; Josh Sitzmann (deceased); Zach (Anna) Sitzmann; and Jake Sitzmann.. ...

Stacey Detloff and Brett Hoss of Le Mars were united in marriage Oct. 14, 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Dr. Jean Ziettlow officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony. Stacey is the daughter of Paulette Detloff and the late Randall Detloff of Le Mars. Brett is the son of Jim and Rosanne Hoss of Le Mars...

Larry and Rosemary Radloff of Le Mars will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 21, 2017. No special celebration is planned. The couple's children request cards and memories be sent c/o Chris Radloff, 20959 190th Street, Akron, Iowa 51001, to be shared with Larry and Rosemary on their anniversary...

Gene and Janet Wurth of Remsen, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Jan. 15, 2017. Gene Wurth and the former Janet Kunkel were married Jan. 10, 1957, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Remsen. They have 11 children; 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...

Emily Lake of Le Mars and Joseph Hoelker of Kingsley were united in marriage Aug. 6, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moville. Father Jeff Norfolk of Vermillion, South Dakota, officiated the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Chad and Julie Lake of Le Mars and Chuck and Chris Hoelker of Kingsley...