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Robert and Janice Gordon, of Bourbonnais, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in Manteno on Oct. 26.

James and Linda Terrell, of Bourbonnais, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Hawaii at a later date. The children will be sponsoring the trip.

Doris and John Ash Jr., of Lebanon, Ind., and formerly of Watseka, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30 to 5 p.m. (Eastern time) Saturday, Oct. 19 at Boone County Senior Services, 515 Crown Point Drive, …

Dale and Lynn Piggush, of Bourbonnais, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A family trip is planned for later this year.

Glenn and Esther Anderson, of Kankakee, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the Kankakee Country Club.

Denny and Marlew Lehnus, of Bourbonnais, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Nashville with their three daughters and their spouses.

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Robert and Beverly Kohan, of Kankakee, will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering.

Gary and Wendy Naese, of Kankakee, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner with their children and grandchildren. Gary married the former Wendy Deuschle on Aug. 10, 1974, at St. John United Church of Christ in Kankakee.

Mardele and Ione Engleking, of Grant Park, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering.

Glenn and Judy (Jacobs) Mann, of Manteno, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a recent family dinner at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Ind. The couple was married May 23, 1964, at the Manteno United Methodist Church.

Roosevelt and Kim Smyly, of Pembroke Township, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party and vow renewal hosted by their children June 1 at Steffie’s Events located in Northfield Square mall. Roosevelt married the former Kim Burt…

Harold and Julie VadeBoncoeur, of Bradley, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Harold married the former Julie Wood on June 29, 1974, at First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee.

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Brent and Rita Langman, of Momence, would like to invite you to celebrate their long road of 60 years together. They will be entertaining friends and family June 29 at Slugger’s Sports Bar at 201 E. Washington St., Momence.

Rich and Therese Schultz, of Kankakee, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Rich and the former Therese Bergschneider were married June 15, 1974, at Our Savior Parish in Jacksonville, Ill., with Monsignor Michael O. Driscoll officiating.

Marvin and Betty Hutton, of Bourbonnais, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with a luncheon at noon on June 23 at the First Baptist Church in Manteno. The event will be hosted by the couple’s daughters, Diana Uribe and Shelia Lugo.

Fred and Fern Hoffmeyer, of Beecher, will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon to 3 p.m. June 23 at Peace Lutheran Church, Beecher Campus, at 540 Oak Park Ave. in Beecher.

Bill and Gail Hemm, of Bourbonnais, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a small family dinner in the near future. Bill married the former Gail Marie Kleinert on April 20, 1974, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Momence.

Bill and Paulette Hartley will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary during the eclipse weekend with family and friends in their home in Eddyville. There will be an open house at 11 a.m. April 8, the day of the eclipse, in their home,…

Francis and Alexandra Ciaccio, of Kankakee, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Francis married the former Alexandra Snow on March 16, 1974, in Kankakee at the Snow’s residence.

Donald and Deborah Spaulding, of Kankakee, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Donald married the former Deborah Klonowski on March 9, 1974, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Melvin and Bonnie (Hoagland) Hasbargen, of Sheldon, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 15. The couple was married Feb. 15, 1964, at Iroquois Methodist Church in Iroquois.

Clarence and Myrtle Saxsma, of Clifton, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Feb. 20, 2024, with a card shower hosted by the family. Clarence and the former Myrtle Kremer were married Feb. 20, 1954, at Danforth Reformed Church.

Michael and Patricia Butler, of Martinton, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Jan. 19, 1974, at Watseka Methodist Church.

Larry and Connie King will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 12. Larry and the former Connie Ducat were married Jan. 12, 1974, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton.