Announcements

Wilkinsons Welcome New Daughter

Dustin and Tanya Wilkinson of Shannon welcome home a new daughter, Brianna Nichole, born on September 27,2010 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Brianna is joined at home by two brothers, Harley, age 10 and Brogan, age 3.

Grandparents are Chuck and Susie Kappes of Lanark, Aaron and Laura Curboy of Mt. Carroll and the late Stephen Wilkinson. Great grandparents are Bernie and Shirley Moen of Lanark, Sheldon and Sharon Shenberger of Freeport, Betty Kappes of Freeport, Edna Haas of Freeport and Gary and Judy Janssen of Freeport. Great-great grandparents are Gladys Moen of Lanark and Wayne and Liela Craig of Freeport.

Otis 50th Anniversary

Larry and Janice Otis of Erie, IL will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house planned by their daughters. The event will be October 24th from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Ambrose Hall, Erie, IL. All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration.

Larry Otis and Janice Roman were married on Oct. 22, 1960, at St. Catherine’s Church in Prophetstown, IL. Larry is a retired educator and Janice is retired from the Dept. of Human Services. They also were former owners of Oakville Country Club, Mt. Carroll, IL.

They have three daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Bobbe, Albuquerque, NM; Lisa (Raymond) Vos, Chadwick, IL; and Diana (Jon) Himes, Moline, IL.

The couple has five grandchildren, Nicole and Ryan Bobbe, Austin, TX; Jason Vos, Morrison, IL; Nate Vos, Ft. Collins, CO; and Alec Himes, Moline, IL.

A memory book will be compiled in the future. The hostesses encourage guests to bring photos or written messages for the book. No gifts, please.