Announcements (engagement, birthday, anniversary)
-Engagements
Bowen-Friebus
Stacey Bowen of Salina, Kan., and Dwight Friebus of Greeley announce their engagement. A July 29 wedding at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salina is planned.Bowen is the daughter of Carol Weis of Ellsworth, Kan., and Dr. James K. and Maureen Bowen of Greeley. She is a respiratory therapist at Salina Regional Health Center.Friebus is the son of Leo and Janice Friebus of Russell, Kan. He is a pharmacist at North Colorado Medical Center. McIntyre-Barrientes
Nova Mae McIntyre and Terry Barrientes, both of Greeley, announce their engagement. An Aug. 4 wedding in Greeley is planned.McIntyre is the daughter of Pat McIntyre of Greeley and Susan Dingman of Vernal, Utah. She attended Kersey High School in Greeley for two years, then Uintah High School for a year and graduated from Greeley West High School.Barrientes is the son of Frank and Flora Barrientes of Greeley. He graduated from Greeley West High School and served four years in the Marine Corps.
Heimbegner-Way
Carole Heimbegner of Windsor and Jeremiah Way of Fort Collins announce their engagement. A Sept. 15 wedding at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor is planned.Heimbegner is the daughter of Robert and Zella Heimbegner of Fort Collins and the late Melani Heimbegner. She attends the University of Northern Colorado and plans to graduate in August with a bachelor's degree in nursing.Way is the son of Rick and Marguerite Way of Fort Collins. He graduated from Colorado State University in May with a degree in chemical engineering. He works at Intel in Colorado Springs.
Salzman-Tolentino
Christy Lynn Salzman and Anthony Frank Tolentino, both of Greeley, announce their engagement. A summer wedding is planned.Salzman is the daughter of Chris and Marilyn Salzman of Greeley. She graduated from the Aims diploma program and works at Pet City at The Greeley Mall.Tolentino is the son of Jerry and Tersea Gomez of Greeley. He also graduated from the Aims diploma program and works for Newell Bros. Tree Service.
Kelsey-Odenbaugh
Percy and Carol Odenbaugh of Platteville announce the engagement of their son, Jeffery Scott Odenbaugh of Lehi, Utah, to Colleen Lin Kelsey of Salt Lake City, daughter of Sheila Kelsey of Carlton, Ore., and the late J. Kay Kelsey.An Aug. 11 wedding at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City is planned. A reception in Colorado will be at a later date.Kelsey graduated from Carlton Yamhill High School in Yamhill, Ore. and attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City. She works at Convergys Corp. in Salt Lake City.Odenbaugh graduated from Valley High School in Gilcrest in 1988 and the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. He works at Geneva Steel in Orem, Utah, as a mechanical engineer.
-Birthdays
Schraeder
Katherine Elizabeth Lang Schraeder of Greeley will celebrate her 92nd birthday with an open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at her residence. Friends and family are invited and asked to omit gifts. Well-wishers may send cards to her residence. Hosts of the event are her three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Sadie Schraeder of Greeley, Wesley and Kathy Schraeder of Hayford, Ca., and Harold and Carol Schraeder of Red Feathers.Mrs. Schraeder was born June 15, 1909, to George and Eva Long in Russia. She came to the United States with her parents by boat when she was three. She attended school in Windsor and Severance. Mrs. Schraeder then went to work in Denver for several years. She then came back to Windsor and married Sam Schraeder of LaPorte. The couple moved to Windsor and worked on their farm. Mrs. Schraeder was a farm wife for the remainder of her years until the couple retired in 1975 and moved to Greeley. She has crocheted afgans for all of her children and grandchildren, giving a few afgans to some of her friends. Mrs. Schraeder taught Sunday School for many years. She and her husband still live in the same home in Greeley. She enjoys reading the Bible and visiting with friends and family members. She has 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Richard W. Mann of Milliken will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at the Milliken Community Complex, 1101 Broad Street. Friends and family are invited and asked to omit gifts. Well-wishers may send cards to 23510 U.S. Hwy 257, Milliken 80543.Hosts of the event are his wife, Jane, and their children, Rita, Rick, Rhonda, Robert, Randy, Roger and Russell.Mr. Mann was born June 24, 1921, to Herbert Edward and Martha Olivia (Hanson) Mann in Purcell, Weld County. He lived there until 1924 when the family moved to a farm west of Greeley and lived there until 1934 when they moved into Greeley. Mr. Mann graduated from Greeley High School in 1939. He then went to Colorado State College of Education, now known as the University of Northern Colorado, in 1940 then transferred to Colorado A&M, now known as Colorado State University. This was interrupted by World War II. At age 22, in 1943, he joined the Army, 29th Infantry Division, and participated in the Normandy Invasion. A few years ago, he was blessed by his son Robert with a trip to Europe to retrace his steps during World War II, which included Omaha Beach. He served his country until 1946 and returned to CSU to graduate in 1947. He then held the position of Veterans Agriculture Teacher for the State Board for Education teaching "On the Farm Training" for other returning GI's. He married Laurilla Jane York on Nov. 4, 1949. They farmed outside Platteville until the summer of 1956 when they moved to Milliken. He worked as a chief chemist for Great Western Sugar Company from 1954 until retirement in 1984. He also served as the mayor of Milliken for 18 years. Mr. Mann now resides north of Milliken doing the thing he loves the most, except for fishing, farming. The Manns have seven children and 10 grandchildren.
Florence Haggard of Greeley will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends at 1:30 p.m. today at Bonell Good Samaritan Center. Friends are invited and asked to omit gifts.Mrs. Haggard was born June 17, 1911, in Frohna, Mo., to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wills. The only girl and oldest of six children, she moved with her family to Potter, Neb., in 1917 and was educated in western Nebraska.Mrs. Haggard worked in Cheyenne in ladies' apparel shops during the Depression. On Sept. 1, 1925, she married Vern Haggard. In 1952, they moved to Greeley and operated a Conoco station for five years. She was later employed as the head cook at the University of Northern Colorado for 17 years, catering many conventions and meetings. She now lives at Bonell Good Samaritan Home in the Tower Apartments for Independents.She has a daughter and son-in-law, Sharee and Bob Wichmann of Arvada; a daughter, Carol Luark of Greeley; a son, Ron Haggard of Grand Junction; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Patricia Haggard of Kearney, Neb.; and a daughter and son in-law, Joan and Mark McKinley; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
-Anniversaries
Seela
Ray and Nyla Seela of Loveland will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Rio Grande Restaurant in Greeley.The couple along with their family will be hosts to the event. Family and friends are invited, and they ask that gifts be omitted.Nyla Smith and Ray Seela were married June 26, 1976, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greeley. After their marriage, they lived in the Greeley and Loveland areas, with the exception of a short time in the Los Angeles area.Nyla Seela grew up in Weskan in western Kansas until the age of 12, when her family relocated to Eaton. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1975. She has been employed at Greeley National Bank, First National Bank of Fort Collins, and currently works at the State Farm Regional office in Greeley. She enjoys craft activities and playing volleyball.Ray Seela grew up in Ault and graduated from Highland High School in 1975. After high school, he was accepted into a four-year mechanics training program at Kodak in Windsor and recently celebrated his 25-year anniversary with Kodak. He continued his education and completed an associate's degree in electronics technology at Aims Community College. He enjoys woodworking, stained glass, and working with computer technology.The Seelas enjoy swimming, bicycle riding and snow skiing together.
Carl and Betty Peterson of Greeley will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on June 16. Well-wishers may send cards to their residence.Betty Campbell and Carl Peterson were married June 16, 1934 in Golden.Mrs. Peterson was born on Dec. 18, 1914 in Grant Orchard, Wash. She is currently a housewife, retiring from a busy life in Denver and is currently enjoying life in Greeley. She is a member of the PEO.Mr. Peterson was born on June 10, 1914, in Denver. has worked as an electrician, electrical contractor, past president of Colorado State Elec. Board, past president of NECA, past member of Mile Hi Optimist Club, and is also retired from a busy life in Denver.He is currently enjoying life in Greeley.The couple lived all their life in Denver until July of 2000. They moved to Greeley to be close to their son and daughter-in-law who live in Milliken, grandson, Todd who graduated from Colorado State University and lives and works in Denver.
Stumpf
Harold and Luella Stumpf of Johnstown will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the Ramkota Inn in Greeley.Hosts of the event will be the couple's children and their spouses, Janet and Lee Badsky of Commerce City, Dean and Linnea Stumpf and Tari Stumpf, all of Greeley, and Dale and Wilma Nicholls of Loveland. The Stumpfs also have nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.Harold Stumpf and Luella Shinn were married June 16, 1951, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greeley. Mrs. Stumpf is a homemaker, and Mr. Stumpf is retired from the Great Western Sugar Co. factory in Johnstown.After retiring, the Stumpfs have done a lot of traveling. They still love to camp and fish.