Celebrating Quad-Cities-area engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays
We’re excited to celebrate your achievements.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Please join us in celebrating Larry Sinclair’ s 89th birthday.
Sunday, May 19, 2-4 PM in Oakwood Music Room at Ridgecrest Village. 4126 NW Blvd. He is looking forward to visiting with friends. No gifts please.
Five Generations
Congratulations to the following!! God has blessed 86-year-old JoAnn Hart Swanson with another milestone five generations. Pictured are JoAnn holding great-greatgrandson Westen Speers of Davenport, great-grandpa Billy Graham Jr of Davenport, grandma Amy Herington of Colorado and Westen’s daddy, Dathan Speers of Davenport.
Lee and Jane Widmeyer of Bettendorf, celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 4th. There will be a family celebration May 11th in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A celebration of the culture of Moline's culturally diverse Floreciente neighborhood will be held Sunday afternoon.Â
Celebra Floreciente, a neighborhood festival, will happen at the Catalyst Kitchen, located inside St. John's Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Ave. from 2-6 p.m.
The fest, hosted by the church and A Palomares Social Justice Center, will feature: food vendors, music from DJ Candela, free children's activities including Miller's Petting Zoo, games and an inflatable obstacle course.Â
Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers, director of Cafe Mundo, said in a press release the cafe aims to encourage acceptance and inclusion of the many cultures that exist in the Quad-Cities.
"Food perhaps is the most universal language, and it brings people together," she said. "By breaking bread together, we break down barriers and appreciate the joy of experiencing another culture's food, music and other things that make it unique."
A portion of the proceeds from Cafe Mundo dinners will go towards scholarships for entrepreneurs to become certified food managers before they start their business.Â
The event was made possible by a generous grant from the Exelon Corporation, according to the press release.Â
Together with their families, Chelsea Levesque and Peter Frieden are pleased to announce their engagement to be married. Chelsea is the daughter of Paul and Dawn Levesque of Moline. Peter is the son of John Frieden of Rock Island and Heidi Watkins of Moline. The couple will be married on August 3, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, with a reception to follow at the Bend Event Center in East Moline. Both are graduates of Moline High School and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The couple resides in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, where Chelsea is employed as an elementary school teacher and Peter as a sheriff’s deputy.
Donald (Jim) Kruse will celebrate his 95th birthday with a family dinner. He was born May 1, 1924 in Muscatine County. He married Betty Sohsen (deceased) in 1946. Jim retired from the Rock Island Arsenal. His children and their spouses are Sandra and Merle Christians, Brenda and Gary Stoefen, and Scott and Jody Kruse. He has 12 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Jim resides at Palmer Hills in Bettendorf.
Wally and Phyl Miller are celebrating 70 years of marriage with an open house for family and friends on Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 at the Elks, 4400 W. Central Park Avenue, Davenport, Iowa. Phyllis Arp and Wallace miller were married on May 1, 1949 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Wally retired from Oscar Mayer and later Murray Transfer and Storage. Phyl worked at St. Katherines - St. Marks School. Their children are Bonnie (Randy) Meyer, New Liberty; Barry (Diana) Miller, East Moline; Bev (Patrick) Ryan, Davenport; and Brad (Pam) Miller, Calamus. They have 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 13 Great-great grandchildren. Please join them. No gifts please.
Friends and family are invited to help Doug Barber celebrate his 80th birthday, on Saturday, May 18th from 2-5pm at the Svithiod Club, 1522 6th Ave., Moline, IL, 61265. Hope to see you there.
Please join us for cake and coffee to celebrate Vi Davidge’s 90th birthday. Celebration will be May 4th, 2-4 pm. in Oakwood Music Room at Ridge Crest Village. No gifts please.
Jack Scordato of Troop 664, Davenport, has achieved the highest rank in Scouting, Eagle Scout. He began as a Tiger Scout and while in Boy Scouts earned 25 merit badges. He has held many leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader. His fondest memories are attending the National Jamboree, hiking at Philmont, scuba diving at Sea Base and bringing Swedish Fish to the many campouts. His final project benefited King’s Harvest Animal Shelter where he led a team in constructing elevated dog beds. Jack is the son of John and Suzy Scordato of Davenport and the grandson of Jim and Carol Schlichting. He is a senior at Assumption High School and is active in his parish, Our Lady of Victory. Jack is a volunteer at Niabi Zoo and is very active in the theater program at Assumption. He hopes to continue his love of animals and theater while attending college.
(Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.
M.C.
MARSHALL MARTEL
April 22, 1948 - November 18, 2015
Nothing can ever take away the many treasured memories of you that we hold dear in our hearts. Always loved...never forgotten...missed by all of your family. Dori, Missy, Nicole, Josh, Grandchildren and Marshall Martel Great-Grandchildren
Allen and Carolyn Oltmanns of Delmar, Iowa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Allen and Carolyn Anne Sulentic were married April 19, 1969 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa. Allen is farmer and seed dealer. Carolyn retired from Maquoketa Insurance Agency. Their children are: Lisa (Ryan) Maneke of Downers Grove, Illinois; Christopher (Emily) Oltmanns of Ankeny, Iowa; Sarah Oltmanns of Bettendorf, Iowa. They have 10 grandchildren: Joshua, Jane, Charlotte, Emily, Olivia, Jacob, Nicholas, Ella, Luke and Leo.
Emily Marie Speer of Bettendorf, and Keaton Daniel Connell of Clinton, together with their families, are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Emily is the daughter of Sue Speer, Bettendorf, and the late Bill Speer. Keaton is the son of Mary Connell, Clinton, and Jim Connell, Bettendorf. Emily is a 2016 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Elementary Education. Keaton is a 2013 graduate of St. Ambrose University with degrees in Music and Education. Without realizing it at the time, Emily and Keaton’s love story began nearly three years ago when they both began their teaching careers at Riverdale Heights Elementary School in Pleasant Valley School District; Emily teaches third grade and Keaton teaches music. The couple will be married on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with a reception following at Rhythm City Casino.
Don and Sharon Hilgendorf of Clinton, recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.
The former Sharon Murphy and Don Hilgendorf were married on April 18, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clinton.
The couple have four children: Lisa Kettler of Lake Tomahawk, WI and the late Wayne Kettler; Laura Krogman of Park View, IA and the late Gary Krogman; Kevin (Lisa) Hilgendorf of Spring Hill, KS and Heather (Mark) Cooley of Clinton.
They are blessed with 10 grandchildren: Katie Kettler; Sara Gerard; Eric Krogman; Hailey, Dylan and Logan Hilgendorf and J.T., Makenzie, Maddux & Cooper Cooley. Don retired from ALCOA and was a long-time area baseball player and coach. Sharon retired from the Clinton Family YMCA.
Don and Sharon will celebrate with family and friends in May, followed by a 10-day Mediterranean Cruise. Cards may be sent to their home: The Village Cooperative, 1160 14th Ave. NW, Condo # 209 in Clinton.
