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Shirley Link 80th
Shirley J. Link of Great Bend celebrated her 80th birthday on Nov. 17th. Shirley Wallace was born on Nov. 17, 1931 in Denver, Colo. On March 27, 1951 she married Kenneth Link in Bushton. They have three daughters, Linda Meyeres and Jim, of Chase, Denise Barbour and Jack, of San Angelo, Texas, Rita Bownes and Lynn and daughter-in-law Janis Link, both of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Mike Link, Steven Link, Jason Meyeres, Jamee Kizzar, Ryan ...
Leona Slankard 90th
Leona Slankard will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 26, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2701 24th, in Great Bend. The family also requests notes or cards.
Luelma Hejny 95th
Luelma Hejny will celebrate her 95th birthday on Nov. 19 with a card shower. She was born on Nov. 19, 1916 . On May 22, 1938 she married Frank Hejny. He died on July 18, 1998. Formerly a resident of Otis and Great Bend, she now resides at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Cards may be sent to her at 510 W. 7th, Ellinwood, KS 67526.
Joyce Lust 80th
Joyce Lust will celebrate her 80th birthday on Nov. 19 with a family dinner in Great Bend, hosted by her children, daughters Gail Lust of Great Bend, and Kathy McAtee, of Yukon, Okla. and son, Keith Lust and wife Carol of Orlando, Fla. She has two grandsons, Jarad McAtee and wife Krystal of Yukon, Okla. and Neal McAtee of Mustang, Okla.
Elda Schroeder 95th
Elda Schroeder will celebrate her 95th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Papa's Cafe in Albert. Hosts for the event will be her children, Troy Schroeder of Albert and Jean Hanks of Great Bend.
Margaret Reichuber 90th
Margaret Reichuber will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the American Legion, 204 North Main, in Hoisington. Hosts for the event will be her children Edd and Aileen Reichuber of Hutchinson, Kenny Reichuber of Burrton, Dick and Mary Jane Reichuber of Hoisington and Gary and Janie Reichuber of Wichita. She has 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Bernice P. Widener 90th
Bernice P. Widener of Hudson, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a card shower. Bernice was born on Nov. 8, 1921, to Henry and Della DeYoung in Prairie View. The family moved to Palco when she was a young girl. On May 11, 1943, she married Austin C. Widener, who was serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was discharged in 1944 after his father's death. The couple moved to the ...
Marge Prosser 90th
Margaret (Marge) Vigna Prosser celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 22 with a family dinner and party in Great Bend. Margaret and her great-grandson, Gunner Clark Walker, were the guests of honor. Gunner's first birthday was Oct. 20. On Oct. 29, her children and some of her grandchildren will spend the weekend in Pueblo, Colo. Her children are hosting a reception and dinner in her honor for her nieces, nephews and their families.
Mildred Reif 80th
Mildred Reif will celebrate her 80th birthday Nov. 7 with a card shower. She was born Nov. 7, 1931 to John and Judith Schneider of Olmitz. Mildred graduated from Great Bend High School in 1949. On Aug. 30, 1950, she married Steve Reif. Residents of rural Odin, Mildred and Steve are retired from farming. Mildred has four children, Melvin and Sammie Reif of Ellinwood, Raymond and Anne Reif of Great Bend, Janet and Gary Rapp ...
Hilda E. Meisner 90th
Hilda E. Meisner of Great Bend will celebrate her 90th birthday with a card shower. Hilda Meisner was born on Oct. 31, 1921 in rural Barton County. She has a daughter, Sharon Smolik and husband Robert, of Great Bend; a granddaughter, Darla Stroud and husband Eugene of Great Bend; two great-granddaughters, Jamie and Jessika Stroud of Great Bend; and a granddog, Jezebel. Cards may be sent to her at 1401 Cherry Lane, Room 206, Great ...
George Tregellas 90th
George Tregellas will celebrate his 90th birthday with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Highland Hotel pool area. Hosts for the event will be his children, Michael and Brenda Tregellas of Lambertville, N.J. and Robert and Deborah Baker of Carlsbad, Calif. They request no gifts.
Fern Ochs Axman 90th
Fern Ochs Axman will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Cedar Park Place in Great Bend. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Elizabeth Siemers 85th
Elizabeth Siemers will celebrate her 85th birthday on Oct. 22. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor.
Glen Ehrlich 85th
Glen Ehrlich will celebrate his 85th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2101 Jackson Street. The event will be hosted by his children, Steve and Aleta Ehrlich, Sheryl and Emerson MacDonald, Sheila Ehrlich, Susan and Richard Bates and Scott and Caitie Ehrlich. He has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
James Schneweis 80th
James F. Schneweis will celebrate his 80th birthday on Oct. 16 with a card shower. He was born in Claflin and lived in LaCrosse and Quinter before moving to Hoisington in 1967.
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Louise Gunn 90th
Louise Gunn will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the First Christian Church, 5230 Broadway in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be her children, grandchildren and their families. No gifts are requested.
Richard L. Ahlvers 80th
Richard L. Ahlvers will celebrate his 80th birthday with an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 19 at 37 NW 48 Road in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be his children, Alicia Ahlvers and Richelle Ahlvers Dolphin and husband Wade.
Hurd 74th
Della Hurd will celebrate her 74 birthday on May 8 with a card shower.
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