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On November 12th Frank Hocker will celebrate his 85th birthday. The majority of those 85 years have been spent doing things to help others. Frank spent 65 of his 85 years umpiring ladies fast pitch softball and even started a fast pitch softball tournament to benefit the Shriner’s hospital in Chicago. He remains a member of the masonic Lodge 42 in Moline, IL, and the Kabba Shrine of Davenport. He has also spent his 85 years cheering on his beloved Chicago Cubs and Bears! To honor this occasion his wife of 30 years Betty is throwing him a card Shower. Cards may be mailed to 3411 N Elmwood Ave. Davenport, IA 52806
Family and friends are invited to help Glen celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, November 17 at the Aledo Fire Station from 1 to 3 p.m. Glen was born on November 21, 1938 in Kearney, NE to Earl and Hazel Bennett. He married Dorothy Cooper on June 27, 1965. He has 2 sons, Mike (Angie), Aledo and Wayne of Johnsburg, ILL. There are 5 grandchildren. Glen retired from Aledo Auto & Farm Supply July 31, 1999. No gifts please but cards may be sent to 1305 SW 3 rdAvenue, Aledo, IL. 61231.
Nona Scheper of Davenport, formerly of Toronto will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday December 9th at Don’s Pub in Donahue. Family and friends are invited to attend from 2pm to 4pm. Cake and coffee will be served, no gifts please. Nona was born December 14, 1928 in Cedar County to Fred and Elizabeth Busch. She married Le Roy Scheper in 1946 in Lowden, Iowa. Nona worked at Wheatland Manor.
In October, Allen and Donna Keppy took a trip to Stuttgart, Germany, to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on November 11. The couple enjoys Polka dancing, so they purchased some authentic German clothes (pictured here) they can wear to dances throughout the year. While in Germany they visited family members of the parents they rented from while Allen served in the U. S. Army from 1959 to 1960. It was a joy to visit 20 family members. We were fortunate to eat in the remodeled home where we rented an apartment during our military stay 59 years ago. In addition to visiting friends, we also attended the Stuttgart Volksfest and Agriculture Fair, as well as toured the Neckar River Castle in Heidelberg, Germany. Allen and Donna Keppy farm in Cedar County and own Sunbury Sod. Allen and Donna have 4 daughters: Karol (Michael) Proctor, Moscow, IA; Jolene (Gary) Pingel, New Liberty, IA; Tina (Dave) Howell, LeClaire, IA and Colleen Keppy, Atlanta, GA. Six grandchildren: Teresa (Lukas) Gottschalk, Melissa Green, Katie Pingel, Tracey Diercks, Jared Hermiston and Morgan Hermiston. Four Great Grandchildren: Hailey, Trevor and Kyle Green and Maxtan Gottschalk. Five step grandchildren: Emilie (Michael) Conrad; Caroline (Steve) Kilts, Megan Howell, Carrie Proctor and Jessie Proctor. Two step
Robert “Bob” Gust of Wilton will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, November 17th. Friends and relatives are invited to the American Legion at 201 E. Railroad St. in Wilton from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for fellowship and light refreshments. No gifts, please. Greetings may also be sent to Bob at: P.O. Box 1157 Wilton, IA 52778. Bob was born November 22, 1938 in Davenport to Harry and Leila Gust. He married Susan Sheetz on July 12, 1964 in Wilton. His children are Connie (Dale) Mechler of Algona, IA, Diane (Tom) Long of Cedar Rapids, IA and Lara (Doug) Burkhead of Muscatine, IA. He has five grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthews celebrated their 63rd Anniversary on Oct. 30, 2018. The lovely couple says that they have been blessed! They have four sons, and three daughters, fraternal twins (Cheryl and Terryl) being their first two. They purchased their first home in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, Il in 1970. All of the children were raised there (Judith, Robbie, Rachel, Joseph and Joel). Mr. & Mrs. Matthews moved to the Quad Cities in 2002. They have traveled to many places around the world. Mr. Matthew says his most thrilling adventure was going down in a submarine. Mrs. Matthews says, we have 26 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. I love seeing them all, and that’s my thrill. It puts the biggest smile on our faces, to see our family come from various places to honor our special day! What has kept our family strong, is our love and support for each other. “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need” and know that our heavenly father is our source and provider. Our advice for a happy family is listen, learn and love, every day. It’s a blessing to know that you have done your best in life, and to see 4 generations. Our sons and son-in-law performed “My Girl” and “Get Ready” by the Temptations. Our daughter, Judith says, the fact that our parents have been married 63 years, attest to the fact that the institution of marriage is both sacred and honorable. Their marriage has stood the test of time.
Mary Louise Caponette 96th Birthday
Mary Louise Caponette, Muscatine, will turn 96 on Monday, Nov. 19.
Mary Louise was born Nov. 19, 1922, in Qunicy, IIl., to Lorena Ballenger. They soon moved to Muscatine where she went to Muscatine schools and attended the Catholic church. Later she moved to Boston with her mom where they managed a restaurant.
She got married and had a little boy, Jerry Caponette. The family moved to Portland, Oregon, for her husband's job and she found another job managing a restaurant. Mary Louise and Jerry lived in Portland for quit awhile with Jerry finishing school there. By this time Mary Louise was managing a country club restaurant in Portland.
Jerry married Leslie and they had two children. Eventually, Mary Louise was ready to move back home to Muscatine. Her brother, Harold, made that possible by furnishing a home for her.
She worked many jobs including over 20 years at MCSA at the YMCA. She served many people on Saturday mornings. She also planned meals, got food donated, lined up people to help serve and then prepared the food which had not been done before in Muscatine.
Mary Louise also worked a long time at the Muscatine hospital in the short stay area.
She is a fabulous cook, enjoyed being active at her church and started a euchre card party that is played once a month at Sunny Brooke.
Mary Louise still works at the Muscatine Art Center, so the answer to aging gracefully is to stay busy.
There will be a card party to celebrate her birthday. Anyone wishing to participant can send a birthday card to: Mary Louise Caponette, 1805 Logan St., Muscatine, Iowa 52761.
Dick, Digran, Deek, Tricky Dicky Elgatian is celebrating the big 60! Friends, family, and casual acquaintances are welcome to join the celebration at Me & Billy’s in the party room from 6:00PM-9:00PM on Saturday, November 3rd. Light snacks and cake will be provided (cash bar). Please RSVP 563-508-4635. Cards may be sent to: The Most Interesting Man In the World 1936 Vine St. Davenport, IA 52804
Marlene Giles is turning 80 years old on November 9th. Help her celebrate by sending cards to: Marlene Giles 15038 W. Cottonwood Street, Surprise, AZ 85374-1439.
Lois Jones of Bettendorf will turn 90 on November 4th. She will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 3rd! Friends and relatives are invited to help her celebrate during an Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Luther Manor, 3118 Devils Glen Rd., Bettendorf, Iowa. Lois’ children are Sandy (Jim) Barclay, Walcott, Ia, John (Pam) Jones, Keosauqua, Ia, Cheryl Sweetland, Sevierville, Tn, Jimmy (Cindy) Jones, Durant, Ia, Carolyn Ackerman, Bettendorf, Ia, and Cathy (Jeff) Recker, De Witt, Ia. She has 12 adoring grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchild.
Happy Birthday! You are an awesome brother that saved my life. Thanks so much for everything. Love Your, Brother Vic
Why wait till 90! Start the party at 88! Happy Birthday Mom!
Love, Wanda Marie (Lopez) Saldivar
Daniel B. Kaufman will be celebrating his 90th Birthday on October 22, 2018. A family dinner is being held in his honor. Daniel was born October 22, 1928 to Burton & Tillie Kaufman. Daniel married Joan Niemann in Atlanta, Georgia on August 4, 1951. Joan passed away on January 19, 2018. Daniel is a retired rural postal carrier, farmer and service manager at Bob Ripple Ford. His children are: Roger (Cheryl) Kaufman and Connie (Roger) Burzlaff. His grandchildren are: Karna (Chris) Reicks, Kerry (Amber) Burzlaff and Kendra (BJ) Yaddof. His great-grandchildren are: Ella Reicks, Kade, Kallie and Keaton Burzalaff, Adian and Owen Yaddof. Cards may be sent to 615 – 6th Avenue South, DeWitt, IA 52722
Heinz Hehlke of Camanche, Iowa, will Celebrate his 85th Birthday with an open house on Oct. 28, 2018 from 1-3 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Camanche, Iowa. Heinz is retired from Alcoa. He has three children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren (with one more on the way in Dec.) Please join us and help celebrate with cake and coffee. He requests no gifts, your presence is his gift!
Michael Joseph Gimbel, out of Davenport, IA, and wife, Margaret Mary Gimbel (maiden name Glancy) were honored at a Family Dinner to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Please omit gifts. They were married on October 14, 1943 at St. Marys Church in Davenport, IA. Mr. Gimbel was employed at Davenport Post Office as Director of Separation & Delivery, retiring in 1978 after 37 years. Mrs.Gimbel is a wife, mother, and full time homemaker. Their children and spouses are Mary Irene Pitcher (George), Bettendorf, IA; Michael Joseph Gimbel II MD. (Mary Anne deceased), Bettendorf, IA; Kathleen Ann Ott (Richard), Bloomington, IL; James Thomas Gimbel D.D.S (Sandy), Davenport, IA; Patricia Marie Tunink (Paul), Urbandale, IA. They have 18 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. The couple are members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport, IA.
Harold (Pete) and Sandra Gradert of Geneseo will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary Friday, October 26, 2018. Sandra Harris and Harold Gradert were married Saturday, October 26, 1968 at First United Methodist Church, Geneseo by Rev. Harold Dagley. They have three children and five grandchildren.
