Reel # 34: September 26, 1957-September 3, 1959
Index generated by Nancy Kolk
Reel # 58: A-41985 January 3 – December 26, 1990
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts: June, 2015)
1990: Reel # 58:
Jan. 3: Died: Ren Rus, 101, p. 2
Died: Ruth E. Leech (Wesley), p. 2
Married: Michael J. Sheehan & Rose Marie Leonard, p. 2
Married: Neal Luker & Jane Orman, p. 2
Anniversary – 54th: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shaver, p. 2
Married: Bruce M. Bond & Diane L. Schaver, p.3
Born: Rachel Renee Trulick (Charles), p.3
Bastian: ‘The Weather is a Worthwhile Subject”, p.5
10: Born: Jonathan David Harris (David), p.1
Died: Ronald Rus, 51, p. 2
Died: Vickie McCune, 39, p. 2
Died: James Darr, 64, p. 2
Died: David Birely, 67, p. 2
Died: David Schroeder, 52, p. 2
Died: Jack Lee Buman, 57, p.2
Died: Mrs. Maynard Tervelt, 70, p. 2
Anniversary – 57th: Lloyc & Winifred Smith, p. 3
Anniversary – 54th: Mr. and Mrs. Claus Bielema
Engaged: Daniel James Kettler & Becky Lynn Balk (Steve), p. 3
Anniversary – 45th: Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sikkema, p. 7
Died: Maxine Anglese (Harlan), p. 10
17: Died: George Renkes, 73, p. 2
Died: John Lauritzen, 68, p. 2
Died: James O’Brien, 77, p. 2
Anniversary – 25th: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sikkema, p. 2
Bastian: Skiddoo..a very unusual boat, p. 5
Engaged: Ken Renkes & Michelle R. Haan (Leon), p. 7
24: Died: Ruby Remour, 75, p. 2
Died: Joseph Wiersema, 83, p. 2
Died: Fredrick Snyder, 78, p. 2
Died: Gerald D. Juist, 72, p. 2
Died: Kenneth Coble, 59, p. 2
Died: Lawrence Ludens, 77, p. 2
Died: Harriett Robertson, 83, p. 2
Married: Michael Foley & Ruth Wiersema, p. 3
Anniversary – 25th: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Brondyke, p. 4
Died: Edith Krahn, p. 4
Born: Andrew Merle Prins (Gary), p.4
Married: Robert Bruce Sikkema & Trisha Ann Snyder, Sec. 2, p. 4
Jan. 31: Died: Dora Heun, 85, p. 2
Died: Bert Rick, 70, p. 2
Died: Charles Snyder, 57, p. 2
1990: Reel # 58:
Jan. 31: Born: Wayne Anthony Walston (Francis), p.2
Married: David Workman & Bonnie Grotjohn, p. 3
Bastian: Journals Volume No. is 136, p. 5
Feb. 7: Born: Alyssa Kay Bennett (Chris), p. 1
Died: Henry Buikema, 80, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Richmond, 64, p.2
Died: Clarence Tervelt, 91, p.2
52nd ann. Robert & Luella Deelsnyder, p. 2
49th ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 2
65th ann. John & Ethel DeWeerdt, p.2
Married: Terry Lee Tiesman & Julia Rae Dykstra, p.3
50th ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p.5
60th ann. John & Katie Houzenga, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Larry W. Abel & Sharon K. Kramer, Sec. 2, p.1
14: Died: Alyda Damhoff, 71, p. 2
Died: Harry Hicks, Jr., 69, p. 2
Died: Freerk Ritzema, 101, p. 2
Died: Bertha Schaver, 84, p. 2
Died: Clarence Balk, 87, p.2
Died: Ida H. Birely, 94, p.2
Died: Theresa Petersen, 70, p.2
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ven Huizen, p.2
Engaged: Ronald Lynn Graves & Darlene Rose Crane, p. 3
Engaged: Alan Eugene Blasdell & Teresa Ann Goettsch, p.3
50th ann. Ben & CoraBelle Tegeler, p. 3
25th ann. William & Rose Clark, p.3
Bastian: ‘It took years to acquire universal suffrage’, Sec. 2, p. 1
58th ann. Albert & Helen Poel, Sec. 2, p. 1
21: Died: Gertrude Sikkema. 88, p. 2
Died: David C. Lennon, 65, p. 2
Died: Leafa Hamilton, p. 2
Died: Ruby Nice, 93, p. 2
Died: Matthew Ryan Stearns, 9 ½ M., p. 2
Died: Robert C. Wood, 84, p. 2
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 2
Martin Hotel to be renovated, p. 2
Married: Kent E. Van Dyke & Janice Marie Burgess, p. 3
Engaged: Vance D. Wade & Tina Stanfel, p. 3
68th ann. Jake & Anna Dornbush, p. 4
Born: Cailin Amelia Kolk (Michael), p. 5
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Eshelman, p. 5
40th ann. Dale & Marjorie Rudisill, p. 5
49th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 5
53rd ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, Sec. 2, p. 2
Feb. 28: F.A.S.T. trail gets 100% funding, p. 1
Died: Ruth Onken, 82, p. 2
1990: Reel # 58:
Feb. 28: Died: Steven Lee Sandell, 23, p. 2
Died: Nellie Dykstra, 81, p. 2
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Art Jordan, p. 2
Born: Jonathan Douglas Van Dyke (Steve), p. 2
Born: Drew William Sikkema (William), p. 3
Bastian: ‘Epictetus said to smile …’, Sec. 2, p. 1
66th ann. Clarence & Ann Merema, Sec. 2, p. 7
Mar. 7: F.A.S.T. president gives details of funding, p. 1
Died: Edna Dykstra, 82, p. 2
Born: Blake Douglas Naftzger (Doug), p. 10
14: Died: Dorothy Schaver, 69, p. 2
Died: Effie Vogel, 92, p. 2
Died: Nettie Norman, 82, p. 2
64th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bealer, p. 3
Born: Christine Marie Fulfs (Warren), p. 8
Born: Mitchell James Smith (Jim), p. 8
Bastian: ‘Streetcars … part of Fulton’s past’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Patrick Tomas Callahan (Tomas, Jr.), Sec. 2, p. 3
21: New lights installed at Fulton high athletic field, p.1
Died: Clyde Huggins, 90, p. 2
Died: Robert L. Sallee, 55, p. 2
Died: Alice R. Curtis, 92, p. 2
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Damhoff, p. 2
50th ann. Ray & Frances Rus, p. 5
50th ann. Burton & Louise Drury, p. 5
Engaged: Daniel Joseph Huck & Lisa Joy Wiersema, p. 6
Marriage: March 31 – Brian Schipper & Melissa Hovey, p. 8
28: Died: Robert James, 86, p. 2
Died: Marjorie Riordon, 88, p. 2
Died: Joseph Strader, 3, p. 2
Died: Paul L. Jones, 95, p. 2
Died: Cornelius Wilkens, 74, p. 2
Died: Grace Rentschler, 94, p. 2
50th ann. Donald & Ruth Brackemyer, p. 3
Adoption: Ethan Knight (Michael), p.3
Bastian: ‘Tornadoes, Cyclones & Hurricanes…’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Michael Kurt Stralow (Kurt), Sec. 2, p. 5
Born: Ashley Marie Wiersema (Dale), Sec. 2, p. 5
Apr. 4: Kramer: ‘Unable to keep a clean face’, p. 1
Died: Hallie C. Smith, 86, p. 2
Died: Ralph E. Detra, 89, p. 2
Died: Grace Tervelt, 95, p. 2
Died: Ruth C. Fontenoy, 73, p. 2
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Wiebenga, p. 4
Died: Otis R. Point, 75, Sec. 2, p.2
11: Died: Joan Engelkens, 77, p. 2
Died: Ralph Keizer, 75, p. 2
1990: Reel # 58:
Apr. 11: Died: Robert Donahue, 71, p. 2
Died: Billy E. Keist, 62, p. 2
25th ann. Dick & Linda Schipper, p. 3
Bastian: ‘What’s in a name (Robert Fulton), Sec. 2, p. 1
69th ann. Claus & Josie Tenboer, Sec. 2, p. 6
18: Died: Thomas Popkins, 36, p. 2
FAST trail to get Soo Railroad right-of-way (Albany), p. 10
25: Died: Henrietta Venema, 84, p. 2
Died: Ruth Benson, 66, p. 2
Died: Henrietta Hall, 71, p. 2
Died: Miriam Dykema, 67, p.2
Died: Henry Aggen, 84, p.2
Married: Kurt Kruger & Dawn Sterenberg, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Shooting contests were popular …’, Sec. 2, p. 1
FAST trail changed to Great River Trail, Sec. 2, p. 4
May 2: Christian Bookstore changes hands, p. 1
Died: Henry Tiesman, 84, p. 2
Died: Steven L. Shadle, 39, p. 2
Engaged: David Vegter & Julie Jordan, p. 2
Born: Megan Marie Musk (David), p. 2
50th ann. John & Marie Vredeling, p. 3
Engaged: Peter J,\. Vanderlaan & Lori Beswick, p. 4
Born: Brandy Rene Boelkens (Terry), p. 5
Married: Willard Birge & Evelyn Medema, p. 9
Bastian: ‘And now it’s Dutch days’, Sec. 2 advertiser
Dutch Days Issue
9: Died: Fred Rosenow, 81, p. 2
Died: Ray Scudder, Sr., 59, p. 2
Died: Leona Groharing, 71, p. 2
Died: Lloyd Shepard, 54, p. 2
Died: Maye L. Frost, 81, p. 2
Died: Josephine Eissens, 71, p. 2
Born: Jordan Kyle Kettler (Larry), p. 2
Bastian: ‘The year 1864 …”, Sec. 2, p. 1
25th ann. Richard & Sandra Johnson, Sec. 2, p. 1
Died: Will Kennedy, 89, Sec. 2, p. 3
Dutch Days pictures and results
16: Died: Lenora Snyder, 103, p. 2
Died: Debra VanDerLeest, 29, p. 2
Died: Esselene James, 55, p. 2
Died: Jacob C. Vogel, 90, p. 2
50th ann. Arlyn & Pauline Dorathy, p. 3
Marriage; June 30 – Thomas Allen & Rosemarie Alfonso, p. 3
Bastian: ‘A short history on geese…’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Scott Paulline & Cynthia Long, Sec. 2, p. 1
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Vredeling, Sec. 2, p. 1
1990: Reel # 58:
May 23: Died: Sophia Bishton, 81, p. 2
Engaged: Floyd Baltz & Mary Vruno, p. 2
Super Wash begins construction, p. 2
40th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Temple, p. 3
Born: Marcy Lynn Warren (Don), p. 3
Born: Emily Mae Rogis (Dave), p. 5 & Sec. 2, p. 4
Bastian: ‘The great tornado destroyed Albany…’, Sec. 2, p. 1
30: Graduation Issue (pictures), Sec. 2
Died: Effie Faber, 76, p. 2
Died: Neva E. Hartwig, 96, p. 2
Died: Clara Bush, 91, p. 2
Died: Paul O. Still, 70, p. 2
Died: Grace VanDyke, 98, p. 2
Died: Josephine Leahy, 64, p. 2
Engaged: Daniel James Berg & Mary Ann Martonosi, p. 4
Bastian: ‘The banditti of the prairies’, p. 5
River City Mall plans 5 year open house, p. 5
Albany Mounds to be dedicated June 2, p. 7
June 6: City Approves new garbage disposal plan (Moring), p.1
Died: Joseph T. Chester, p. 2
Died: Robert Bennett, 83, p. 2
Died: Donald Jones, 77, p. 2
Died: Arthur J. Kennedy, 77, p. 2
Died: William Penn, 65, p. 2
Died: Kenneth R. Helle, 47, p. 2
Born: Zachary Allen Ven Huizen (Loren), p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Eleanor Tervelt, p. 3
Engaged: Eric Rice & Beth Ann Wessels, p. 3
Born: Shane Joseph Stuart (Kent), p. 3
25th ann. Robert & Susan Engelkens, p. 3
Married: Brian Eugene Schipper & Melissa Lynn Hovey, p. 4
Engaged: Martin S. Gildes & Becky L. Bitler, p. 5
Bastian: ‘..Shaggy Dog Anecdotes’, p. 5
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Wiebenga, p. 9
Railroad route first choice for bike trail (Albany), p. 10
13: Died: Henry Tiesman, 79, p. 2
Died: Janet Sterenberg, 91, p. 2
Died: Charles Kramer, 75, p. 2
Died: V. Ruth Bradley, 90, p. 2
Died: Dolly Madalyn Cossman Plumb, p. 2
Died: Hazel Morse, 90, p. 2
Married: James Lineberger & Paula M. Kash, p. 3
Engaged: Kurt Heun & Kristi Wiersema, p. 3
20: Debra Duhr Head Librarian at Schmaling, p. 1
Died: Henrietta Borgman, 103, p. 2 (also see June 27)
Engaged: Jerry Klooster & Jill Jenkins, p. 2
Married: Brent A. Senior & Tracy A. Dulmes, p. 3
1990: Reel # 58:
June 20: The First Deed (in Fulton), p. 7
27: Mississippi Fills ponding system, p. 1
Open House at new Super Wash, p. 1
Garbage system (Moring) in effect July 1, p. 1
Died: Alice Bealer, 91, p. 2
Died: Henry Musk, 76, p. 2
Died: Dora Brands, 85, p. 2
Died: Blanche Widder, 89, p. 2
Died: Elfrieda Scholz, 75, p. 2
Engaged: Russel Medenblik & Angela Ann Mullen, p. 3
Married: David E. Bennett & Jeanette M. Eggers, p. 4
40th ann. E. Ervin & Lorraine Musk, p. 5
Born: Ellen Elizabeth Reynolds (Bruce), p. 8
Great River Trail considering other routes (Albany), p. 10
July 4: Moring begins contract pickup of garbage, p. 1
Died: Jacob Sterenberg, 78, p. 2
Died: Anna Hein, 87, p. 2
Died: Wilbur C. Whitmore, 89, p. 2
61st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
11: Died: Anna M. Tucker, 92, p. 2
Died: Marie Carlsen, 84, p. 2
Died: Corey Weeks, infant, p. 2
Died: Eleanor M. Simpson, 70, p. 2
Died: Evelyn Habben, 71, p. 2
Bastian: ‘Warning! This article is mnemonic!’, p. 5
Engaged: Darrell Tiesman & Barbara Marie Becker, p. 5
Engaged: Stacey Bussie & Denise Debra Richter, p. 5
Engaged: Daniel Byers & Renay Janeen Wierenga, p. 5
Engaged: Sean Ivory & Leah Beth Rynders, p. 5
Born: Alyssa Christine Moyes (Phillip), p. 5
55th ann. John & Esther Haan, p. 5
40th ann. Bernard & Arlene Merema, p. 7
18: Adoption: Emalie Jenay Sterenberg (Dale), p. 1
Kramer: ‘Bluebirds Are Happiness’, p. 1
Died: Eddie Schuler, 78, p. 2
Died: Stanley Domack, 86, p. 1
Engaged: Jeffrey Zajicek & Carla Rae Balk, p. 2
Married: David L. Vegter & Julie A. Jordan, p. 3
40th ann. Edward & Henrietta Kenney, p. 3
Born: Darren Andrew Foss (Wayne), p. 4
25: Born: Joshua Raymond Nielsen (Terry), p. 1
Died: Douglas Van Damme, 44, p. 2
Died: Phyllis Paulline, 56, p. 2
40th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Russell Garrett, p. 3
Bastian: “A Tramp by any other name…”, p. 5
Born: Austin James Wood (Greg), p. 10
Born: Brett Eugene Schipper (Brian), p. 12
1990: Reel # 58:
July 25: 25th ann. Ronald & Mary LaShelle, p. 12
Aug. 1: Died: P. A. Jeffcott, p.2
Died: Mrs. Edwin Andress, 78, p. 2
Died: Llewellyn Sikkema, 62, p. 2
Died: Greg Bitler, p. 2
Died: Albert Schaver, 69, p. 2
Born: Thaddeus Samuel Sissing (Marc), p. 2
46th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Everett Graham, p. 4
Engaged: Brian Brandt & Brenda Buikema, p.6
8: FAST trail gets slowed down, p. 1
Mini-Golf course opens, p. 1
Died: Jay Brian Mac Gregor, 33, p. 3
40th ann. Irvin & Delia Foster, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Fulton – Wet or Dry’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Jennifer Lynn Toureene (John), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Thaddeus Samuel Sissing (Marc), Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Diane Dykstra (Frank) & Lee Kruger (John), Sec. 2, p. 2
15: Fulton State Bank grand opening, p. 1
Died: Margaret Larson, 55, p. 2
Kramer: ‘I’m always outspoken and never chew my cud twice’, p. 2
Married: Daniel Huck & Lisa Joy Wiersema, p. 4
Engaged: Hans G. Dransfield & Susan Kay Sikkema, p. 4
Engaged: Mark Walker & Julie Schrader, p. 4
Married: Jerry Lee Klooster & Jill Joann Jenkins, p. 4
Married: Charles Mensch & Cindy Yannuzzi, p. 6
25th ann. Jerry & Diane Van Zuiden, p. 6
New Albany Marina courtesy dock, p. 7
22: City Ponders FAST Trail Routes, p.1
Died: Dale Sherman, 47, industrial accident, p. 2
Died: Jean Nelson, 69, p. 2
Died: Emma Maring, 95, p. 2
Died: Fred J. Pruis, 71, p. 2
Died: Phyllis Isenhart, p. 2
Died: Henry C. Ottens, 87, p. 2
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tiesman, p. 2
Born: Joshua Allen Forgy (Don), p. 3
25th ann. Ronald & Judith Schaver, p.4
56th ann. George & Juanita Venema, p. 4
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell, p. 4
Married: Larry Wayne Abel & Sharon Kay Kramer, p. 4
60th ann. Charles & Alice Voss, p. 4
Bastian: ‘A reukdoosje is a scent box’, p. 5
Died: Lee Jordan, p. 10
29: Fulton’s recycling plan to begin Sept. 10, p. 1
Died: Jay Eissens, 60, p. 2
Died: William Scott, 19, p. 2
Died: George Holesinger, 82, p. 2
1990: Reel # 58:
Aug. 29: 40th ann. Dwayne & Dorothy Bielema, p. 3
Born: Salena Mary Dykstra, (Ernie), p. 8
Sept. 5: Census results give Fulton a bum rap, p. 1
Died: Lois Mitchell, 49, p. 2
Died: Florence Buikema, 78, p. 2
Died: Margaret DeWitt, 86, p. 2
50th ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 3
50th ann. Sebert & Wilma Dykstra, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Antique history books’, p. 5
50th ann. George & Ellamae Moldermaker, p. 5
Engaged: Jonathan E. Dail & Stacey L. Sikkema, p. 5
12: Died: William Burkhardt, 71, p. 2
Died: Margaret Stanger, 65, p. 2
Died: Lloyd Gallentine, 72, p. 2
Born: Alec Robert Huizenga (Robert), p. 2
40th ann. James & Angeline Bosma, p. 2
Born: Holly Ann Eshelman (Todd), p. 2
Born: Caitlin Grace Hamilton (Brian), p. 2
Born: Monica Michelle Brewer (Clint), p. 2
Married: Darrell W. Tiesman & Barbara M. Becker, p. 3
25th ann. Harold & Carolyn Buikema, p. 3
Died: Jane Angelse, 55, p. 10
19: Died: Nola Venhuizen, 62, p. 2
Died: Glenn Miller, 72, p. 2
Died: Ann M. Grill, 91, p. 2
Bastian: ‘Fulton had a poet’, p. 3
Married: Kurt Alan Heun & Kristi L. Wiersema, p. 3
Born: Taylor Joseph Huff (Daniel), p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Thelma Wierenga, p. 7
Married: Daniel James Kettler & Becky Lynn Balk, p. 7
26: 2001 Pizza-Video opens, p. 1
Died: Frederick Donald Santos, 50, p. 2
Married: Sean E. Ivory & Leah B. Rynders, p. 3
Married: Stacey J. Bussie & Denise D. Richter, p. 3
40th ann. Bill & Lillian Reynolds, p. 3
57th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Beswick, Sec. 2, p. 1
Great River Trail signs approved, Sec. 2, p. 4
35th ann. Wayne & Pat Angelse, Sec. 2, p. 4
Oct: 3: Died: George Eissens, 73, p. 2
Died: Ellamae Vandermyde, 86, p. 2
Died: Agnes Mills, 92, p. 2
FAST receives $25,000 grant, p. 2
43rd ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 2
Born: Drew Michael Wiersema (Phil), p. 2
45th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 2
Married: Jeffrey Allan Zajicek & Carla Rae Balk, p. 3
50th ann. Clayton & Thelma Dykema, p. 3
1990: Reel # 58:
Oct. 3: 65th ann. Louis & Minnie Merema, p. 5
Bastian: ‘Animals and plants – there is a difference’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Heritage Canyon receives 1895 casket coach from Bosma-Renkes, Sec. 2, p. 1
50th ann. Everett & Carlene Bechtel, Sec. 2, p. 3
10: FAST receives $1500 gift, p. 1
Died: Roy Irion, 87, p. 2
Died: Grace Geerts, 86, p. 2
Died: Lois Melton, 61, p. 2
45th ann. Ben & June Diephuis, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Marion Stuart, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Fulton had street cars about 100 years ago’, Sec. 2, p. 1
17: Died: Louis G. Temple, 66, p. 2
Died: Carsten Autzen, 85, p. 2
Married: Eric Peter Rice & Beth Ann Wessels, p. 3
Engaged: Allen Lloyd Schaver & Brenda Lynn Pessman, p. 5
Marriage: Oct. 27 – Arthur Porter & Mildred Gonz, Sec. 2, p. 4
Born: Stephanie Aline Warshaw (Edward), Sec. 2, p. 4
24: Died: Henrietta Wiebenga, 83, p. 1
Married: Daniel Byers & Renay Wiebenga, p. 3
Marriage: Oct. 30 – Mahmood Saleem & Jean Ann Rathburn, p. 3
Born: Ryan Andrew Watters (Robert), p. 6
Bastian: ‘Backward, turn backward, oh time…’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Derek Allan Stevens (Jerry), Sec. 2, p. 3
31: Cemetery Directors state need for tax increase, p. 1
Married: Brian Brandt & Brenda Buikema, p. 3
50th ann. E. Don & Arlene Huizenga, p. 3
40th ann. Paul & Kathelyn Vander Vinne, p. 3
Bastian: Mother Hubbard became famous in the 1800s’, Sec. 2, p.1
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs Mino Muur, Sec. 2, p. 5
40th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 8
Nov. 7: Died: Dorothy Lane, 62, p. 2
Died: Diana Stanger, 89, p. 2
Married: Erik Meade & Torie Chase, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Wiersema, p. 3
40th ann. Henry & Genevieve Klavenga, p. 3
Married: Mark Allen Walker & Julie Ann Schrader, p. 6
14: Died: John W. VanKampen, 86, p. 2
Died: Gerald Bush, 56, p. 2
Died: Alice Dyke, 86, p. 2
Died: Janice K. Peterson, 51, p. 2
Died: Robert B. Weston, 56, p. 2
Engaged: Arnold L. Vogel & Peggy J. Miner, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Warning- this article is about epitaphs and epigraphs’, Sec. 2, p. 1
40th ann. Kenneth & Phyllis Miller, Sec. 2, p. 2
21: Died: Elsie George, 87, p. 2
Died: Reas Anneberg, 83, p. 2
Died: Cornelius Smit, 72, p. 2
1990: Reel # 58:
Nov. 21: Died: Doris V. Marr, 68, p. 2
Bastian: ‘These are hard to recall events’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Open new Fulton business (Cook’s Jewelry), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Tyler Joseph Wesolek (Tom), Sec. 2, p. 5
Engaged: Todd B, Mickley & Julie A. Wilkins, Sec. 2, p. 6
28: Died: Elsie Shipma, 91, p. 2
Born: Hannah Marie Ven Huizen (David), p. 2
Married: Hans Gerhard Dransfeld & Susan Kay Sikkema, p. 3
50th ann. Vernon & Nada Cady, p. 3
Born: Kayla Ranae Oudekerk (Michael), p. 5
Dec. 5: Gateway Marble has new owners, p. 1
Died: L. L. Kimmel, p. 2
Died: Izetta Rawlins, 94, p. 2
Renew wedding vows: Adam Dean Vujovic & Cynthia Lynn Balk, p. 3
40th ann. Eugene & Betty Dornbush, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Traditionally, Are We…’, Sec. 2, p. 1
50th ann. Roy & Evelyn Houzenga, Sec. 2, p. 4
12: Died: Evelyn E. Luker, 75, p. 2
Died: Mabel Prins, 61, p. 2
Died: Maravene Williamson, 70, p. 2
Died: Evelyn George, 82, p. 2
Died: Tena Akker, 66, p. 2
Engaged: John Sutcliffe & Priscilla Hook, p. 3
19: Died: William Reynolds, 64, p. 2
Died: Carl Alfred Johnson, 82, p. 2
Born: Paul Richard Huizenga (Craig), p. 3
40th ann. Richard & Norma Burns, p. 3
40th ann. William & Thelma Zaagman, p. 3
25th ann. Art & Ella Kramer, p. 3
26: 51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Turney, p. 1
Died: Paul Wiersema, 68, p. 2
Died: Lucille G. Foy, 78, p. 2
Died: Catherine Workman, 73, p. 2
Reel # 59: A-51136 January 2 – December 25, 1991
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, June 2015)
1991: Reel # 59
Jan. 2: City applies for bike path grant, p. 1
Bastian: ‘Backward, turn backward, oh time…’. p. 1
Died: Ben F. Bielema, 87, p. 2
Died: Reginald Naniga, 87, p. 2
Died: Charles Dintelman, 79, p. 2
25th ann. Donald & Marcia Rus, p. 3
65th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Graham, p. 3
Engaged: Michael L. Zuidema & Michelle L. Hareng, p. 3
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 3
1991: Reel # 59
Jan. 2: Born: Angela Joy Heckman (Randall), p. 5
9: Born: Megan Leah Vall (Dennis), p. 1
Born: Benjamin Lucas Smith (Doug), p. 1
Died: Harold Workman, 80, p. 2
Died: Elaine Brunk, 51, p. 2; see also Jan. 16, p. 2
Died: Gladys Nelson, 81, p. 2
Died: Hubert Wilkens, 70, p. 2
Died: James Voss, 67, p. 2
Died: Leila Stewart, 84, p. 2
Died: Ernest Johnson, 79, p. 2
57th ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 2
Bastian; ‘Some history of the Fulton alumni’, p 5
Born: Lindsay Marie Sikkema (James), p. 5
16: Died: Patricia Rus (Darrell), 44, p. 2
Died: Everett Tenboer, 73, p. 2
Died: Frank Plumley, 89, p. 2
Died: Edward Temple, 78, p. 2
Died: Alice Wiersema, 90, p. 2
Died: Esther Blair, 89, p. 2
Born: Justin Alan Nylin (Keith), p. 2
Engaged: Daryl E. Schroeder & Penny L. Thomas, p. 3
50th ann. Jacob & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 3
Engaged: Richard K. Hankins & Laura S. Huizenga, p. 8
23: Died: Mary Huizenga, 95, p. 2
Died: Walter W. Eye, 76, p. 2
Died: Iliff C. Heister, 80, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Amman, p. 2
Died: Maurice Ratcliffe, p. 2
Engaged: Michael Subo & Melinda DeWitte, p. 3
50th ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 3; see also Jan. 30, p. 2
Died: Harlan H. Anglese, 75, p. 9; see also Jan. 30, p. 2
30: Died: Chester W. Cross, 86, p. 2
Born: Mary Elizabeth Allen (Thomas), p. 2
Born: Brittany Elizabeth Allen (David), p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meurs, p. 3
Married: Thomas O’Malley & Gillian Vander Bleek, p. 3
Born: Jordan William Near (Larry), p. 3
Born: Drewes DeWitt Vander Bleek (Mark), p. 3
53rd ann. Robert & Luella Deelsnyder, p. 3
Married: John Vander Bleek & Lisa Damerjian, p.5
Born: Paige Nichole Riewerts (Tim), p. 5
Married: Melvin L. Decker & Shirley B. Brown, p. 5
Died: Charles E. Graham, p. 8
Born: Ryan Richard Hickey (Paul), p. 8
25th ann. Stephen & Alma Whitmore, p. 8
Feb. 6: Died: Theresa B. Huizenga, 67, p. 2
Died: J, V. Roggendorf, 84, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Feb. 6: Died: Pearl LaFleur, 59, p. 2
Died: Lola Dykema, 89, p. 2
40th ann. Gerald & Dorothy Hook, p. 2
25th ann. Donald & Marcia Rus, p. 3
Born: Ryan Steven Lindstrom (Steve), p. 4
Engaged: William Vogel & Angela Miley, p. 4
Engaged: Daniel Medendorp & Melissa Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Andrew Simon Lubben (Sam), Sec. 2, p. 3
65th ann. John & Ethyl DeWerdt, Sec. 2, p. 3
13: Died: Pearl LaFleur, 59, p. 2
Died: Marie Hughes, 81, p. 2
Died: Anna Dykstra, 90, p. 2
Died: Alvin Van Kampen, 74, p. 2
63th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, p. 2
59th ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 2
56th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Fiet, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Damhoff, p. 3
50th ann. John & Marie Shipma, p. 3
Born: Sarah Renee Mahoney (Darren), p. 4
20: Died: Grace Bielema, 104, p. 2
Died: Wilfred E. Gould, 89, p. 2
Died: John Rosenow, 100, p. 2
40th ann. Henry & Hazel Merema, p. 3
50th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 5; see also Mar. 6, p. 3
50th ann. Raymond & Mary Tegeler, p. 5
63rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 5
59th ann. John & Helen Medendorp, p. 5
69th ann. Jake & Anna Dornbush, p. 5
Born: David Allen Fuller (Keith), Sec. 2, p. 1
54th ann. Corneil &Dena Wilkens, Sec. 2, p. 6
Engaged: Matthew Libberton & Gail Petersen, Sec. 2, p. 6
27: New business: Stephanie’s Baby Botique, p. 1
Died: Leone McGowan, 84, p. 2
Died: Lauren Buis, 39, p. 2
Died: Mary Vandermyde, 71, p. 2
Died: Thomas Allen Nye, 41, p. 2
Died: Loretta Hovey, 65, p. 2
25th ann. Harold & Beulah Vance, p. 3
67th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Merema, p. 3
25th ann. Paul & Karen Weber, p. 3
Engaged: Anthony Strabo & Debra Sue Bush, p. 3
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Art Jordan, p. 4
Mar. 6: Died: Pauline Wiersema, 65, p. 2
Died: Dylan Zuidema, 2, p. 2
Born: Alice Tiesman, 81, p. 2
Died: Wayne E. Wager, 57, p. 2
Born: Tyler Jeffrey Neal Schoenhard (James), p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Mar. 6: Married: Joseph Screnock, IV & Crystal Rae Bush, p. 3
Engaged: Rabert Matje & Evelyn McCune, p.5
Engaged: Jeffrey Medema & Jennifer Alexander, Sec. 2, p. 1
125th ann. Fenton United Methodist Church, Sec. 2, p. 2
55th ann. Bob & Georgia Gossard, John & Bernice Balk (picture), Sec. 2, p. 5
13: Died: Gerald Van Zuiden, 67, p. 2
Died: William Hook, p. 2
Died: Lucille Remrey, 62, p. 2
Died: Theodore Pettit, 44, p. 2
40th ann. Ralph & Rose Gravert, p. 2
Married: Allen Schaver & Brenda Pessman, p. 3
Married: Johnathan Dail & Stacey Sikkema, p. 3
Married: Dale & Cora Appel, p. 6
Bastian: Steel Brick Siding Co., Sec. 2, p. 1
20: New business: Auto Repair Service (Mike Wiersema), p. 1
Died: Violet Graham, 33, p. 2
Died: Grant Franzen, 6 mo., p. 2
50th ann. Wayne & Edna Sikkema, p. 2
25th ann. Milton & Janice Bush, p. 2
Died: John Meurs, p. 2
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Damhoff, p. 2
Engaged: Steven Sikkema & Stacey Perrin, p. 4
Bastian: ‘Early Fulton history’, p. 4
27: Died: Helen Akker, 92, p. 2
55th ann. Charles & Adeline Damhoff, p. 3
Born: Matthew Jordan Thompson (Perry), p. 3
Engaged: Terry Smith & Kirsten Tollstam, p. 3
Apr. 3: Work on new park (Cattail) begins, p. 1
Fire and ambulance formally merge, p. 1
Died: Andrew Schaver, 68, p. 2
Engaged: Bill Holesinger & Donna Tegeler, p. 3
Engaged: Andy Simmons & Mary Rentschler, p. 3
60th ann. Merle & Helen Giesler, p. 3
61st ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Wiebenga, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Take a backward look…’, p. 5
10: Died: Johanna TenBoer, 90, p. 2
Died: Howard L. Swanson, 85, p. 2
Died: Alvin Zuidema, 76, p. 2
Died: Eunice Bryan, 91, p. 2
Died: Gladys E. Decker, 82, p. 2
Married: Todd Mickley & Julie A, Wilkins, p. 3
50th ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, p. 3
Second Reformed Church Diamond Julbilee, p. 4
51st ann. Don & Ruth Brackemyer, p.8
17: Library to begin $34,000 fund raiser, p. 1
Kramer: ‘Oops’, p. 1
Died: Earl Voss, 83, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Apr. 17: Died: Elmer Zuidema, 79, p. 2
Died: Gertie Newendyke, 83, p. 2
Died: Jake Houzenga, 79, p. 2
Died: William Kay, 59, p. 2
Engaged: Scott Brondyke & Diane Kuempel, p. 3
50th ann. Isaac & Harriet Norman, p. 3
24: Born: Rachael Ann Harris (David), p. 2
Died: Florence Woods, 84, p. 2
Died: Robert Deelsnyder, 72, p. 2
50th ann. Gerald & Marian Ottens, p. 3
Married: James Brondyke & Patricia Stuart Neace, p. 3
50th ann. Marvin & Jeanette Balk, p. 3
Born: Damon John Mitchell (Paul), p. 3
Engaged: Rodney Waters & Susan Graham, p. 3
50th ann. Maurice & Pauline Wiersema, p. 4
Born: Adam Michael Ven Huizen (Kevin), p. 5
May 1: New building (doctor’s office) at Heritage Canyon, p. 1
Died: Jennie Dykstra, 90, p. 2
50th ann. Donald & Loretta Huizenga, p. 3
Bastian: ‘Time to reminisce’, Dutch Days section
8: FAST officials agree to sell land holdings, p. 1
Died: Joseph Mann, 78, p. 2
Died: Raymond Snyder, 61, p. 2
Died: Lyle C. Ritchie, 78, p. 2
50th ann. LeRoy & Anna Rus, p. 3
Born: Shelby Lynn Wilkens (Roger), p. 3
Married: Robert Bennett & Lorena Van Zuiden, p. 3
Born: Stephen Anthony Berg (Dan), p. 5
Married: Michael Subo & Melinda DeWitte, Sec. 2, p. 2
Engaged: Paul Rovane & Kimberly Brandenburg, Sec. 2, p. 2
Engaged: Scott Hoffman & Connie Abbott, Sec. 2, p. 2
Engaged: Richard Criss & Lynell L. Bland, Sec. 2, p. 2
Born: Kendal Douglas Cosgrove (Ray), Sec. 2, p. 3
Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 5
25th ann. Arnie & Linda Damhoff, Sec. 2, p. 6
15: Died: William Anglese, 87, p. 2
Died: Betty J. Null, 84, p. 2
50th ann. Arthur & Dorothy Norman, p. 3
Engaged: Ken Ven Huizen, Jr. & Karla DeBoer, p. 3
Engaged: Thielen Smith & Gayle Meurs, p. 3
50th ann. John & Marcile Jones, p. 3
Born: Jason Kent Hook (Kent), p. 4
Married: W. Daniel Leonard & Polly Ann Peabody, p. 4
Born: Sidney Lindsey Able (Larry), p. 9
22: Died: Stephen W. Williams, 26, p. 2
Died: Beulah Kramer, 77, p. 2
Died: Ida C. Engleking, 78, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
May 22: Born: Courtney Marie Matuszewich (David), p. 2
60th ann. Garrett & Gertrude Ottens, p. 3
How Fulton looked 100 years ago (picture), p. 4 & 5
65th ann. Paul & Effie Klimstra, p. 6
29: Harbor Crest celebrates 25 years, p. 1
Died: Oliver Michael, 72, p. 2
Engaged: Harvey Tichler & Jean Rus, p. 7
Graduation issue (pictures), Sec. 2
June 5: History of Harbor Crest recalled, p. 1
Died: Marvin Vegter, 76, p. 2
Engaged: A. Keith Norman & Vicki Lou Merrill, p. 2
Engaged: Dale R. Kuenzli & Amy Sue Balk, p. 2
40th ann. Gerald & Betty Boelkens, p. 3
25th ann. Donald & Ruth Letcher, p. 5
Born: Abigail Marie Bland (Jeff), p. 5
25th ann. Harlan & Evelyn Schaver, p. 10
12: Kramer: ‘An uncommon mother (nighthawk)’, p. 1
Died: Sidney Durkee, 76, p. 2
Memorial service: Tena Akker, p.2
Memorial service: Marion Rose O’Donnell, 73, p. 2
Died: Clifford H. Hahn, 76, p. 2
Died: Marion Rose Isenhour, 69, p. 2
Married: Jeff Ottens & Colette Hennerberg, p. 2
25th ann. Harry & Julia Dornbush, p. 2
50th ann. Kenneth & Eldora Tichler, p. 3
Engaged: Paul DeWeerdt & Elizabeth McNeil, p. 4
Born: Alicia Marie Van Dyke (Kent), p. 4
Born: William Arthur Humphrey (Jim), p. 4
Engaged: Kevin Byer & Nancy Payne, p. 7
19: Died: Florence B. Jones, 70, p. 2
Died: Marie Fisher, 73, p. 2
Died: Lee Abbott, 50, p. 2
Died: Fredrik A. Wickes, 48, p. 2
Died: Anna B. Glenn, 74, p. 2
Grand opening – Lil’ Chet’s (pizza & chicken), p. 2
50th ann. Marion & Una Voss, p. 3
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
Born: Kurtis Wayne Weafer (Rodney), p. 4
Born: Taylor Beth Thompson (Doug), p. 7
26: Died: Craig Charneski, 31, p. 2
Died: Herman DeVries, 74, p. 2
Born: Brianna Christine Barnett (Chris), p. 2
Married: David Alan Wiersema & Susan Rae Bolton, p. 3
35th ann. Robert & Donna Appel, p. 4
Married: Todd Ryan Drury & Brandy Jean Anderson, p. 4
Born: Chad William McDonald (Scott), p. 5
50th ann. Melvin & Marisn Drews, p. 7
1991: Reel # 59
July 3: Local groups plan to ‘lite the dike’, p. 1
Died: Herman DeVries, 74, p. 2
Died: Alice Bealer, 91, p. 2
Died: Cora Belle Rogers, 94, p. 2
Died: Paul Bush, 78, p. 2
Born: daughter, Mike and Mary Stinson, p. 2
Engaged: Joel David Brown & Lori Lynn Dykstra, p. 3
Born: Evan Coburn (Sean), p. 6
Engaged: Curtis Locey & Jennifer Hart, p. 8
10: Died: Mary Borgstrom, 79, p. 2
Died: Lloyd Elwin Hahn, 68, p. 2
Died: Vera Jepson, 70, p. 2
Married: Steven Leonard Sikkema & Stacey Dee Perrin, p. 3
Engaged: Nick Crosthwaite & Margaret Stoppelmoor, p. 3
Engaged: Fred Burgrabe & Jolene Petersen, p. 3
Born: Nicholas Keith Vander Vinne (Paul), p. 8
Born: Alison Lynn Klount (Paul), p. 8
17: FAST board will dissolve; land sold, p. 1
Born: Adam Scott Wiebenga (Terry), p. 1
Married: Andreas Martin Simmons & Mary Rose Rentschler, p. 2
Married: Rick Engelkins & Brenda Potter, p. 2
Born: Adam Michael Balk (Lavern), p. 3
Married: Laurence Jones & Julie Gier, p. 3
Engaged: Mark O’Connell & Sandy Jo Butz, p. 4
50th ann. Kenneth & Arlene Rennecker, p. 7; see also July 24, p. 8
50th ann. Ronald & Verelle Black, p. 7; see also July 24, p. 8
Born: Nicholas Medema (Jeff), p. 10
24: Cattail Park dedicated, p. 1
Born: Jason Thomas Balk (Jeff), p. 1
Died: Scott A. Ledford, 32, p. 2
Died: Martin M. Hanson, 71, p. 2
Born: Ryan Joseph Van Zuiden (Bob), p. 2
Married: Mark Schrader & Christine L. Vogel, p. 3
Married: Scott A. Brondyke & Diane L. Kuempel, p. 7
Born: Travis Michael Graham, p. 7
31: Died: Timothy Van Kampen, 80, p. 2
Died: John Webb, Jr., 61, p. 2
Born: Kevin Raymond Bielema (John), p. 2
Born: Rachel Marie Ringger (Rod), p. 2
50th ann. Henry & Winnie Schaver, p. 3
Married: Paul Rovane & Kimberly Brandenburg, p. 4
Engaged: David W. Naftzger & Barbara L. Sterenberg, p. 4
Engaged: Robert Huebner & Theresa Ward, p. 4
Aug. 7: Died: Glenn Teske, 65, p. 2
Died: Vangie Temple, 54, p. 2
Died: Emily Fitzpatrick, 95, p. 2
Died: Delbert Unger, 73, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Aug. 7: Died: Kenneth E. Vogel, 42, p. 2
Married: John & Edna Johnson, p. 3
Married: Sheldon Lyle Helle & Mary Bernice Barler, p. 4
Born: Matthew Jon DeBerg (Mike), P. 9
14: Died: Florence Doorenbos, 99, p. 2
Died: Frank Walston, 63, p. 2
Died: Lawrence Lyman, 63, p. 2
Died: Ken Dykstra, 46, p. 2
25th ann. Philip & Joyce Hook, p. 4
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Kent M. Houzenga & Michelle Leah Kiefer, Sec. 2, p. 6
21: New restaurant opens Monday in Horizon complex, p. 1
Died: Phillip B. Deutscher, 21, p. 2
Died: Mary Lou Huggins, 63, p. 2
Born: Steven Ray Brondyke, Jr. (Steve), p. 2
Engaged: David Anderson & Julie Renea Swemline, p. 3
50th ann. Edd & Susan Engelkens, p. 3
Engaged: Jeff Zahnle & Nicole Sikkema, p. 4
Born: Alexis Marie Pratt (Thomas), p. 4
57th ann. George & Juanita Venema, p. 10
28: Kramer: ‘Taking the long way to school’, p. 1
Died: Cecile O. Mason, 85, p. 2
Died: Harold C. Simon, 81, p. 2
Died: Joseph DeVries, 91, p. 2
Died: Andrew Jackson, 29, p. 2
25th ann. Wilfred & Kay Gesch, p. 2
56th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Dick Schaver, p. 3
55th ann. Victor & Josephine Dykema, p. 4
61st ann. Charles & Alice Voss, p. 4
Engaged: Chris Bovenkerk & Shirley Hubbard, p. 5
Engaged: Matthew Bovenkerk & Felicia Paccone, p. 5
Engaged: Michael Bovenkerk & Loraine Slate, p. 5
Born: Lindsey Marie Renkes (Kent), p. 5
Engaged: Gary J. Steinert & Betty J. Bley, p. 5
Born: Twins – Sabrina Nicole & Lindsey Marie Dietz (Arnie), p. 5
Born: Andrew Michael Herch (Michael), p. 9
Sept. 4: Opens chiropractic service (Geraga), p. 1
Died: Charles H. Medenblik, 59, p. 2
Died: Joy Fredricks, 33, p. 2
51st ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 2
Born: Son, David & Tracey Otto, p. 4
11: Died: Edgar Wade, 68, p. 2
Died: Arman D. Francis, 47, p. 2
Died: Carlene Dyke, 69, p. 2
25th ann. Larry & Roberta Vanderploeg, p. 3
Born: Zachary Thomas Meinsma (Scott), p. 3
Engaged: Timothy Dalman & Jennifer Sergeant, p. 7
1991: Reel # 59
Sept. 11: Born: Sara Margaret Mitchell (Dave), p. 7
Born: Brandon David Ray (David), p. 8
18: Dike lights installed, p. 1
Died: Ruth S. Barber, 89, p. 2
51st ann. George & Ellamae Moldermaker, p. 2
Married: Curtis LaRue Locey & Jennifer Leigh Hart, p. 3
50th ann. Paul & Dorothy Bielema, p. 3
Engaged: Thomas Green & Elizabeth Robinson, p. 3
25th ann. Ronald & Joyce Bowman, p. 4
Born: Katelyn Marie Gigl (Curt), p. 6
25: Died: Ruth Barber, 89, p. 2
Died: Dolores Habben, p. 2
Died: Clarence Kramer, 77, p. 2
Died: Richard Dennes, 78, p. 2
Married: Terry Lee Smith & Kirsten R. Tollstam, p. 3
Engaged: Daryl Schroeder & Penny Thomas, p. 3
Born: Joshua James Wilkins (Karl), p. 3
Oct. 2: First Reformed Church to observe 125th anniversary, p. 1, p. 9
Died: Dorothy E. Fitzgerald, 75, p. 2
Died: Fannie Schroeder, 79, p. 2
Died: Hazel Christy, 102, p. 2
Died: Lillian Conner, 65, p. 2
Died: Delores Abbott, p. 2
Born: Jessica Lynn Treakle (Roger), p. 3
40th ann. Clarence & Kathryn Huizenga, p. 4
46th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 6
44th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 6
9: Died: Inez Schaver, 77, p. 2
Died: Kelly A. Turner, 29, p. 2
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Merema, p. 3
25th ann. Donald & Bonnie Tegeler, p. 3
50th ann. Ken & Eloise Bush, p. 6
Engaged: Phillip Quint & Peggy Kapp, Sec. 2, p. 2
16: Died: Kelly A. Turner, 29, p. 2
Died: Harry Roack, p. 2
Died: Richard Vanderlaan, 71, p. 2
Died: Eleanore G. Sikkema, 66, p. 2
Died: Andrew F. Strezo, 66, p. 2
Died: James Wilkins, 80, p. 2
Died: Gene Larson, 75, p. 2
65th ann. Bernie & Anna Merema, p. 2
Born: David Allen Olsen (Darwin), p. 3
Engaged: David Naftzger & Barbara Sterenberg, p. 4
Engaged: Jason Meier & Michelle Dietz, p. 12
Engaged: Kurt Schipper & Tracie Hook, p. 12
Engaged: Mark Stratton & Traci Zuidema, p. 12
23: Died: Martha Webb Lloyd, 87, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Oct. 23: Died: Martin Bielema, 89, p. 2
Died: Harlan Naftzger, 67, p. 2
Died: Grace Luckritz, 91, p. 2
Died: Winnie Vogel, 91, p. 2
40th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bielema, p. 2
42nd ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 2
30: Died: Winifred Murray, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Naftzger, 86, p. 2
Died: Cornelius Hook, 89, p. 2
Died: Evert Geerts, 91, p. 2
Married: Joel David Brown & Lori Lynn Dykstra, p. 3
Married: William J. Vogel & Angela K. Miley, p. 5
Nov. 6: Services for Winifred Murray, p. 2
Services for Evert Geerts, p.2
Died: Wayne Bastian, 87, p. 2
City receives $16,000 grant for bike trail, p. 2
Married: William Richard Holesinger & Donna Jean Tegeler, p. 3
Engaged: Jim Wiebenga & Karen Sue Geerts, p. 6
25th ann. Robert & Linda North, p. 8
Born: Sabrina Marie Rock (Ernest), p. 9
13: Died: Alice Voss, 79, p. 2
Died: Kay L. Loehndorf, 34, p. 2
Died: Gerard Mesman, 69, p. 2
Married: John Charles Jessen & Shelly Gould-Petersen, p. 3
Engaged: Kevin Leonhardt & Deanna Nelson, p. 3
40th ann. Kenneth & Vivian Tenboer, p. 5
25th ann. James & Joan Mercer, p. 7
20: Died: Helen Limond, 57, p. 2
Died: Clara Boelkens, 73, p. 2
Died: Henrietta Dykstra, 93, p. 2
Died: Llewellyn Kamphuis, 71, p. 2
40th ann. Willis & Arlene Snyder, p. 3
Married: Daryl E. Schroeder & Penny L. Thomas, p. 3
56th ann. Raymond & Elizabeth Rus, Sec. 2, p. 7
27: Died: Forrest Hovey, 77, p. 2
Died: Frank Van Zuiden, 90, p. 2
Died: Donald Cossman, Sr., p. 2
Died: Carl R. Quick, 41, p. 2
Married: A. Keith Norman & Vicki L. Merrill, p. 3
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Tegeler, p. 3
Married: David William Naftzger & Barbara L. Sterenberg, p. 4
60th ann. Edward & Elizabeth Carpenter, p. 5
Dec. 4: The Class 2A championship trophy (football), p. 1
Died: Frank Johnson, 70, p. 2
Died: Donald DeWeerdt, 84, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Brondyke, 91, p. 2
Died: Arthur Buikema, 85, p. 2
1991: Reel # 59
Dec. 4: Born: Joseph Lee Dykstra (Mark), p. 2
Married: Richard A. Criss & Lynelle L. Bland, p. 3
Engaged: Timothy Willging & Brenda Shipma, p. 3
Born: Andrew Michael Dodge (Larry), p. 3
57th ann. Mr. & Mrs. James Schaver, Sec. 2, p. 7
11: Died: Ella Naniga, p. 2
Died: Roy Workman, 86, p. 2
Died: Scott Andrew Ufkin, infant, p. 2
Engaged: Andrew Renkes & Rene Lindstrom, p. 3
18: New owners of Muff’ns, p. 1
Died: Ralph Ven Huizen, Sr., 88, p. 2
Services for Roy Workman, p. 2
40th ann. Paul & Genevieve Juist, p. 2
50th ann. Claus & Harriet Schaver, p. 3
66th ann. Andrew & Mabel Graham, p. 3
Born: Konnor Alexander Leffler (Keith), p. 3
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Van Zuiden, p. 3
Engaged: Christopher Lemke & Trisha Brondyke, Sec, 2, p. 4
25: Died: Doris Cullinan, 66, p. 2
40th ann. Clarence & Jeanne Kettler, p. 3
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Turney, p. 3
Bastian: Christmas ads changed in past 100 years, Sec. 2, p. 4
Reel # 60: A-69422, January 1 – December 30, 1992
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts: July 2015)
1992: Reel # 60:
Jan. 2: Died: Josephine Shelly, 76, p. 2
Died: Milo P. Balk, 86, p. 2
Died: Mary E. Finch, 95, p. 2
56th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 3
Born: Connor William Hoogheem (Barton), p. 4
8: Born: Tyler Brandt Renkes, (Mark), p. 1
Born: Tara M. Dersham (Thomas), p. 1
Killed, auto accident, Roger G. Bush, 36, p. 1
Died: Annette Frazier, 21, p. 2
Died: Donald Zeeryp, Sr., 61, p. 2
Died: Lela Taets, 71, p. 2
Died: Donald Sippel, 83, p. 2
Died: Glenn Bowen, p. 2
Died: J. E. Walters, 78, p. 2
Died: Lloyd Handel, 79, p. 2
59th ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 2
56th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Claus Bielema, p. 2
Married: Frederick W. Burgrabe & Jolene Marie Petersen, p. 3
1992: Reel # 60:
Jan. 8: Engaged: Kelly Homan & Charlene Medenblik, p. 3
Married: Bartholomew Vander Bleek & Maureen Anne Frett, p. 5
15th ann. Randy & Rose Huizenga, p. 8
15: Died: Arlene Huizenga, 72, p. 2
Died: David Temple, 89, p. 2
Died: Arlyn Dorathy, Sr., 77, p. 2
Died: Virginia Sikkema, 67, p. 2
Died: Otto Buikema, 86, p. 2
45th ann. Harold & Ramona Renkes, p. 2
Married: Dan Allen Van Zuiden & Julie A. Johnson, p. 3
50th ann. Joe & Florence Wilkens, p. 7
Born: Jesse Thomas Huizenga (Doug), p. 7
Born: Zachary John Dyke (Jeff), p. 7
22: 59th ann. Earl & Ruth Diephuis, p. 1
Died: Otto Buikema, 86, p. 2
Married: Dan Allen Van Zuiden & Julie A. Johnson, p. 3
50th ann. Edward & Jeanette Dykema, p. 3
51st ann. Jake & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 9
Born: daughter, Tom & Connie Bracey, p. 12
29: Officials take steps to complete Fulton bike trail, p. 1
Born: Ryan Lee Geerts (Christopher), p. 1
Died: Lloyd W. Thompson, Jr., 38, p. 2
Died: Wilma Zeeryp, 69, p. 2
Died: Jeane Williams, 73, p. 2
Died: Catherine Ryder, 88, p. 2
Died: Rev. Delmar Thiesse, 54, p. 2
50th ann. Irvin & Virginia Strating, p. 2
Married: Jeffrey Scott Medema & Jennifer Alexander, p. 3
Married: Mark D. Stratton & Traci L. Zuidema, p. 8
40th ann. Elmer & Phyllis Boonstra, Sec. 2, p. 1
60th ann. Alder & Jennie Decker, Sec. 2, p. 1
Feb. 5: Died: Ella A. Six, 74, p. 2
Died: Robert Tinkler, 55, p. 2
Married: Christopher Bovenkerk & Shirley Hubbard, p. 3
Engaged: Edward Coen & Lisa Kirsche, p. 9
67th ann. John & Ethel DeWerdt, p. 12
12: Wayne Bastian wrote article about old tim Journals, p. 1
Died: Gertrude Vander Bleek, 88, p. 2
Died: Hattie Mesman, 92, p. 2
Died: Donald Bylsema, 94, p. 2
Engaged: James Temple & Jonelle Luchies, p. 2
50th ann. Eugene & Gertrude Schipper, p. 3
60th ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 4
57th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Fiet, p. 4
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meurs, p. 7
Albany Café continues with new owners, p. 10
Engaged: David Walters & Rebecca Letcher, p. 10
1992: Reel # 60:
Feb. 19: Died: Ursal Wiersema, 58, p. 2
Died: Jeanette Gladhill Turner, 78, p. 2
Died: Virginia Lincoln-Howard, 75, p. 2
57th ann. Peter & Esther Smith, p. 2
64th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 2
55th ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, p. 2
45th ann. Raymond & Belva Bielema, p. 2
51st ann. Bernard & Kathryn Damhoff, p. 2
Born: Kimberly Ann Rogis (David), p. 3
52nd ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p. 4
Engaged: Scott Price & Regina Matzen, p. 5
Engaged: Randy Whitney & Marva Hinds, p. 8
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Corneil Pessman, Sec. 2, p. 4
Bastian: Old time Journals discussed, Sec. 2, p. 5
26: Died: Timothy J. Vess, diving, 26, p. 1 & p. 2
Kramer: ‘Turkeys act like turkeys’, p. 1Born: Bush, Tim, son, Jason, p. 2
Died: Lawrence Schroeder, 83, p. 2
Died: Alfred B. Rose, 89, p. 2
Died: Jeanette Gladhill Turner, p. 2
Engaged: Glen Whitten & Rebekkah Malik, p. 2
Married: James Paul Wiebenga & Karen Sue Geerts, p. 3
Engaged: Edward Coen & Lisa Kirsche, p. 3
Born: Joseph Wayne Domino (Tom), p. 4
Born: Jonathan Lee Conover (Carl), p. 5
Mar. 4: Married: Jeffrey Neil Brondyke & Amelita Brown, p. 3
62nd ann. Louis & Jennie Geerts, p. 3
55th ann. Fred & Helen Koenes, p. 3
65th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Mickle, p. 12
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bealer, p. 12
11: Died: Bernard Boelkens, 67, p. 2
Born: Jacob David Toureene (John), p. 3
Engaged: Joe Schrader & Brend Sue Wiersema, p. 7
18: Died: Clifford Rowland, 88, p. 2
Died: Edith C. Jones, 93, p. 2
Died: Phyllis Bush, 58, p. 2
Married: Kurt L. Schipper & Tracie L. Hook, p. 3
Engaged: Ron Borman & Leanne Van Kampen, p. 3
Engaged: Mark Rynders & Jodi DeVries, p. 3
25: Died: Charles N. Voss, 82. p. 2
Died: Effie Vander Vinne, 85, p. 2
Died: Robert Vogel, 67, p. 2
Died: Alice Alystra, p. 2
Died: Helen Green, 90, p. 2
Died: Beatrice B. Haack, p. 2
56th ann. Charles & Adeline Damhoff, p. 2
Born: Kaela Marie Lineberger (Jim), p. 4
1992: Reel # 60:
Mar. 25: Born: Eric Allen Letcher (Bob), p. 4
Engaged: Keith Medenblik & Jacqueline Mayer, p. 5
Engaged: David McDonald & Rebecca Geerts, p. 5
Apr. 1: Census figures exceed 1990 national count, p. 1
Died: Alice Temple, 81, p. 2
Services for Charles Voss, p. 2
Engaged: Mark Stone & Susan DeKezel, p. 3
Married: John C. Lemke & Trisha E. Brondyke, p. 3
Born: Kayla Ann Wyatt (James), p. 4
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Wiebenga, p. 4
50th ann. Bob & Dorothy Stone, p. 7
8: Died: Harold Stuart, 92, p. 2
Died: Christine Main, 42, p. 2
52nd ann. Don & Ruth Brackemyer, p. 2
Albany Fire District now provides ambulance services, Sec. 2, p. 3
15: Died: Clifford Vaughn May, infant, p. 2
Died: Charles Bonynge, 89, p. 2
Died: Larry J. Morden, 36, plane crash, p. 2
Died: Dean Warner, 89, p. 2
Died: Mary Leasor (Hargan), p. 2
50th ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, p. 8
25th ann. Vernon & Harriet Collins, Sec. 2, p. 3
40th ann. Ben & Norma Knott, Sec. 2, p. 3
50th ann. Roy & Marie Van Kampen, Sec. 2, p. 3
51st ann. Al & Evelyn Brondyke, Sec. 2, p. 3
Woodworking shop open (Riverside Custom Woodworking), Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Michael David Sasiela (Kevin), Sec. 2, p. 3
22: Died: Carol Bush, 48, p. 2
Died: Charles Ashpole, 79, p. 2
Died: Jennie Florence, 91, p. 2
Died: James Pruis, 71, p. 2
Died: Eva K. Smith, 92, p. 2
Died: Curtis Boelkens, 71, p. 2
Died: Henry Edlin, III, 60, p. 2
Born: Andrew James Clark (John), p. 2
Born: Amanda Lee Martin (Brandon), p. 5
Born: Allison Kay DeWeerdt (Randy), p. 8
50th ann. Gerald & Marjorie Klooster, p. 10
Engaged: Daniel Medendorp & Melissa Dykstra, p. 10
Engaged: Michael Foster & Cristen Empen, p. 10
Born: Julia Diane Verhulst (David), p. 10
29: Died: August Krukow, 78, p. 2
Died: Winnie Sterenberg, 98, p. 2
Died: Robert Reisenbigler, 54, p. 2
Died: Larry Gallentine, 35, p. 2
Married: Larry Van Zuiden & Diana Smith, p. 3
Born: Holly Anna Vegter (David), p. 8
1992: Reel # 60:
May 6: Died: Mary O. Adams, 81, p. 2
Engaged: Greg Huizenga & Brenda Heiken, p. 3
Dutch Days pictures, p. 6
40th ann. Robert & Carol Kay, p. 7
13: Died: Paul Leonard, 78, p. 2
Died: Kevin Mitchell Farrell (Steven), infant, p. 2
Died: Isaac Hook, 69, p. 2
Engaged: Steve Haan & Sharon Kay, p. 8
Born: Tyler Dwayne Reese (Tom), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Eric Charles Sikkema (Bill), Sec. 2, p. 2
20: Died: Wayne Buetler, 69, p. 2
Died: Loren S. Young, 79, p. 2
Born: Nathan Allen Fish (Jeffrey), p. 2
Died: Alvina Garmon, p. 2
Born: Logan Lee Meade (Erik), p. 2
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Vredeling, p. 2
Married: William P. Tenboer & Melissa Lynn Crider, p. 3
50th ann. Earle & Irma Amman, p. 3
Married: Andrew Jon Renkes & Rene C. Lindstrom, p. 8
Married: Timothy C. Willging & Brenda Kay Shipma, p. 8
27: Died: Anna Merema, 88, p. 2
Married: Michael J. Murray & Joan C. Wahlers, p. 3
Engaged: Jeffrey Balk & Valerie Kiger, p. 3
June 3: Died: Willis E. Pittenger, 87, p. 2
Born: Anya Dodson Klooster (Dale), p. 2
68th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Wiegenga, p. 2
25th ann. David & Mary Vogel, p. 3
40th ann. Darrell & Joan Mensch, p. 3
Graduation pictures, Sec. 2
10: New pavilion & lights at Kiwanis park, p. 1
Died: David Wierenga, 33, p. 2
Died: Flora Temple, 87, p. 2
Died: Myrtle Dykhuizen, 96, p. 2
Died: Grace Bolhous, 87, p. 2
Died: Edna Norman, 82, p. 2
Died: Ralph Moody, 85, p. 2
Engaged: Donald McLuckie & Becky Pessman, p. 3
Married: Timothy Scott Moermond & Julie E. Foemmel, p. 3
Engaged: Ben Brown & Maria Nowak, p. 3
25th ann. Steven & Linda Stuart, p. 3
Born: Collin James Innis (Gary), p. 3
Born: Nathan Wesley Letcher (Wes), p. 4
17: Died: Jeanette Norman, 73. p. 2
45th ann. Donald & Dorothy Houzenga, p. 3
Married: Edward R. Coen & Lisa S. Kirsche, p. 3
63rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
Born: Brandon Eugene Schneider (Russell), p. 5
1992: Reel # 60:
June 17: Engaged: Ralph Veenstra & Beth Medenblik, p. 5
24: Died: Betty Clark, 55, p. 2
Died: Marvin Jacobsen, 68, p. 2
Married: Ken Ven Huizen, Jr., & Karla DeBoer, p. 2
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Marion Vos, p. 3
Married: Peter Francis Feller & Marcia Rae Dickau, p. 4
65th ann. Ernest & Caroline Johnson, p. 4
Engaged: Ralph Liles & Brenda Voss, p. 4
Engaged: Brain Sterenberg &Jane Grunig, p. 4
Died: Max F. Kreuder, 69, p. 7
50th ann. Willis & Harriet Schaver, p. 10
42nd ann. Fred & Ann Buseman, p. 10
July 1: New restaurant opened today (Dutch Oven), p. 1
Kramer: ‘About Beaver Tails’, p. 1
Died: Jeanette M. Wiersema, 89, p. 2
Died: Mrs. Ned Mitchell, p. 2
Died: Johanna Borgman, 92, p. 2
Died: Minnie Eissens, 95, p. 2
Died: Charles Crosson, 64, p. 2
Born: Ashley Nicole Ruchotzke (John), p. 2
Married: Ken Ven Huizen, Jr., & Karla Jean DeBoer, p. 3
Engaged: Kevin Kurtz & Bridget McRae, p. 5
25th ann. Paul & Cindy Engelkens, p. 7
8: Kramer: ‘But it never rains on the golf course’, p. 1
Died: David Gossard, 90, p. 2
Died: Shirley Coleman, 57, p. 2
Married: James Arthur Temple & Jonelle Lyn Luchies, p. 3
Born: Camryn Rose Simmons (Andy), p. 3
Born: daughter, Phillip & Bridget Garrison, p. 4
Born: Dominic Edward Chase (Troy), p. 4
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Braun
Born: Ashleigh Morgan Hankins (Richard), p. 4
25th ann. Thermon & Sara Stuart, p. 5
Married: Daniel R. Medendorp & Melissa J. Dykstra, p. 6
15: Opens new office building (Suehl, Inc), p. 1
Died: Matthew A. Vander Bleek, 31, p. 2
Died: Maribelle Hinrichs, 74, p. 2
Died: James Dornbush, infant, p. 2
Died: Lottie Gerhardt, 80, p. 2
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Huizenga, p. 2
Married: Paul Albert Wendhausen & Julie Ann Leonard, p. 3
Married: Steven Zuidema & Jennie Ash, p. 3
Engaged: David Jordan & Nita Masciarelli, p. 3
Married: David J. McDonald & Rebecca K. Geerts, p. 7
Born: Lydia Miran Schaver (Phillip), p. 7
22: Bike trail work begins, p. 1
Died: James Dornbush, infant, p. 2
1992: Reel # 60:
July 22: Died: Loraine Gallentine, 82, p. 2
25th ann. Earl & Betty Engelkens, p. 3
40th ann. Wilbur & Bonnie Wiersema, p. 6
29: Died: Irma Amman, 74, p. 2
Died: Katie Houzenga, 98, p. 2
Died: Marian Finnicum, 70, p. 2
Died: Richard Schoel, 58, p. 2
Born: Joshua James Warren (Don), p. 2
25th ann. Terry & Jeanine Tufty, p. 3
Born: Jerry Andrew Sikkema (Jon), p. 3
Engaged: Joseph Sisler & Cathy Tracy, p. 3
Born: Triplets – Rachel Lynn, Katelyn Elizabeth & Collen Lee Ryan (Michael),
p. 3; see also Sept. 2, p. 5, with picture.
Aug. 5: City buys land for mini-park (N. 4th), p. 1
Died: Corabelle R. Pearson62, p. 2
Died: Myrtle L. Short, 97, p. 2
40th ann. Bernard & Margaret Vogel, p. 3
25th ann. Paul & Carol Brown, p. 3
Engaged: Richard Winkel & Jessica Vander Bleek, p. 3
Engaged: Terry Sikkema & Shawna Fisher, p. 4
Born: Kari Grace Kuehl (Robert), p. 7
Married: Kevin Ross & Regina Goodridge, p. 7
Born: Murphy, Daniel, daughter, Erin, p.4
90th birthday: Anna Damhoff, p. 4
12: Died: Dora Ottens, 85, p. 2
Died: Robert Snodgrass, 67, p. 2
Died: Darlene Gorzny, 72, p. 2
Died: Beryl Nichols, 60, p. 2
Died: Edna Dykema, 84, p. 2
Born: Brian Jef Zahnle (Scott), p. 2
Born: Kati Marie Wiersema (Kevin), p. 5
44th ann. Irv & Della Foster, Sec. 2, p. 1
19: Died: Marvin Pyse, 73, p. 2
Died: Dwight D. Van Zuiden, 73, p. 2
Married: Kevin S. Leonhardt & Deanna Kay Nelson, p. 3
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Venema, p. 5
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, p. 5
Engaged: Steve Haan & Sharon Kay, p. 8
26: Brinkman Building constructs new retail store, p. 1
Died: Johanna P. Oostenryk, 83, p. 2
Engaged: Michael Tharp & Marie Robb, p. 5
25th ann. Norm & Sharon Criss, p. 5
Married: David Walters & Rebecca Letcher, p. 6
Born: Kevin Joseph Fuller (Keith), p. 3 (note pages are out of order)
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Kruse, p. 3 (note pages are out of order)
Sept. 2: Lions Club donates treasury, disbands, p. 1
New census count to begin next April, p. 1
1992: Reel # 60:
Sept. 2: Died: Jennie Reedy, 84, p. 2
Married: Chris Jensen & Sheri Sterenberg, p. 3
25th ann. Harlan & Karen Foster, p. 3
Born: Bette Jean Poulter (Steve), p. 3
Married: Brian Sterenberg & Jane Grunig, p. 7
25th ann. Larry & Florence Shipma, p. 7
55th ann. David & Sylvia Buikema, p. 8
Born: Joseph Mikel Tomman (Brian), p. 10
Born: Miranda Jane Woodward (Walter), p. 10
9: Married: Mark David Stone & Susan M. DeKezel, p. 3
Engaged: Darrell R. Vander Vinne & Angela S. Workman, p. 7
16: Died: Helen Reckard, 78, p. 2
Died: Roelvinna Paschal, 84, p. 2
Died: Martha Wiersema, 88, p. 2
Died: Undine Van Zuiden, 82, p. 2
Died: Harold Zenk, 86, p. 2
Married: Randy & Julie Charneski, p. 3
Born: Shayna Evangeline Veltkamp (John), p. 3
Married: David John Burns & Joy Lynn Yaklick, p. 6
46th ann. Fred & Helen Hine, p. 6
52nd ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 6
Married: Peggy Reynolds (Wm.) & Mitchell Shepard (Wm.Clark), Sec. 2, p. 5
23: Died: Margaret Huggins, 92, p. 2
Married: Ralph Veenstra & Beth Ann Medenblik, p. 3
25th ann. Bill & Brenda Council, Sec. 2, p. 1
30: Died: Yvonne Newlin, 81, p. 2
47th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 2
Engaged: Marc J. Jost & Darla J. Tiesman, p. 3
To marry: Roger Merema & Terri Vos, p. 3
To marry: Jon Sikkema & Cecelia Wagner, p. 3
Oct. 7: Died: Lindsey Beth Hugunin, infant, p. 2
Died: Vera Rush Shake, p. 2
Died: Charles Grimshaw, p. 2
47th ann. Ben & June Diephus, p. 2
67th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Merema, p. 2
Born: Hilary Linn Stratton (Mark), p. 3
Born: Nicole Marie Peterson (Harry), p. 4
Engaged: Michael Foster & Cristen Empen, p. 8
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Merema, p. 9
14: Died: Charles Jordan, 87, p. 2
Died: William Springer, 41, p. 2
25th ann. George & Shelia Van Kampen, p. 3
Married: Keith Medenblik & Jacqueline Mayer, p. 5
21: Died: Arthur Bierman, 94, p. 2
Died: Howard Parker, 68, p. 2
Married: Steven J. Haan & Sharon M. Kay, p. 3
Married: Rod Stone & Marsae Beasley, p. 5
1992: Reel # 60:
Born: Zachary Allen Schaver (Allen), p. 5
43rd ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 5
40th ann. Gene & Marolyn French, p. 8
Oct. 28: Died: Tena Houzenga, 93, p. 2
Died: Grace Ottens, 88, p. 2
Died: Goldie Shepard, 75, p. 2
Engaged: Boyd Wherry & Pauline Schaver, p. 2
Born: John Ryan William Bajema (Randy), p. 2
Married: Kevin James Kurtz & Bidget L. McRae, p. 3
Married: Edward Everett Cole, Jr. & Lora Lyn Zeeryp, p. 3
Married: Ralph Eugene Liles & Brenda Lee Voss, p. 5
Born: Harris, Michael, daughter, Sec. 2, p.1
Married: Vicki Schaefer (Robt) & Craig Temple (Raymond), Sec. 2, p. 2
Nov. 4: Died: Henry P. Vogel, 89, p. 2
Died: Betty Gregorich, 65, p. 2
Engaged: William Johnson & Marlene Engelkens, p. 3
Married: Norman D. Balk & Anne L. Schroeder, p. 3
Born: Dru Wayne Peters (Tim), p. 3
50th ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 4
Married: Donald J. McLuckie & Becky K. Pessman, p. 5
Engaged: Michael Van Kampen & Marcy Balk, Sec. 2, p. 6
11: Died: Paula Buikema, 59, p. 2
Born: Jacqueline Paige Nagel (Jim), p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Van Drew, p. 3
25th ann. Roger & Janice Hartman, p. 3
Born: Lauren Paige Cadogan (Rick), p. 3
50th ann. Elmer & Marion Hoff, p. 5
Married: Kim Carlson (Warren) & Ronald Matje (Richard), p. 6
Bastian: Stuffed Ballot Boxes in 1857-58?, Sec. 2, p.1
18: To begin operation of 911 emergency system Dec. 1, p. 1
Died: Wilfred J. Sikkema, 69, p. 2
Died: Homer J. Miller, 73, p. 2
Died: E. Elmer Nowack, 64, p. 2
Born: Mariah Nicole Pratt (Thomas), p. 2
40th ann. John & Beatrice Wiersema, p. 2
Married: Kelly Homan & Charlene Medenblik, p. 3
57th ann. Raymond & Liz Rus, Sec. 2, p. 3
25: Died: Sandra Hanson, 46, p. 2
Died: Ray C. Blasdell, 80, p. 2
Died: Kenneth Snyder, 55, p. 2
Born: Dylan Paul Huizenga (Bob), p. 2
40th ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, p. 3
Dec. 2: Agri-King Celebrates 25 years, p. 1
Died: Doris Van Dyke, 78, p. 2
Died: Joseph Medema, 80, p. 2
Died: Sikka J. Vogel, 88, p. 2
Married: David Alan Harris & Susan Marie Stobbe, p. 3
1992: Reel # 60:
Dec. 2: 58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. James Schaver, p. 3
40th ann. Harold & Louise Klooster, p. 3
Born: Alexis Lauren Gildes (Martin), p. 7
Died: Jerry O. Bogle, 59, p. 9
9: Died: Tabitha Griffith, 4 mo., p. 2
Died: Phern Tenboer, 89, p. 2
65th ann. Frank & Tena Feldt, p. 3
Married: Randy David Whitney & Marva Lynn Hinds, p. 3
Married: Scott Van Drew & Bonnie Eridkson, p. 3
16: Died: Richard McRill, 61, p. 2
Died: Edward VanderPloeg, 72, p. 2
Died: Herman Alber, Jr., 61, p. 2
50th ann. Henry & Ruth Bos, p. 3
63rd ann. Henry & Maggie Van Zuiden, p. 4
Married: Ben Brown & Maria Nowak, Sec. 2, p. 1
23: Kramer: ‘Trumpeters return to area’, p. 1
Died: Roberta Olson, 76, p. 2
Died: Gordon Williams, Sr., 50, p. 2
Died: Georg Zuidema, 84, p. 2
Bastian: Bastian: ‘Recollections..’, Sec. 2, p. 5
Bastian: ‘Old-time Christmases..’, Sec. 2, p. 9
30: Agri-King expansion underway, p. 1
Died: Cornelius Wiebenga, 88, p. 2
Died: Arthur Ziemer, 81, p. 2
Died: Edward E. Criss, 77, p. 2
Died: Peter Venema, 74, p. 2
Died: William F. Conkwright, 75, p. 2
60th ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Stralow, p. 3
57th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 4
Married: Jon Sikkema & Cecelia Wagner, p.7
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Henderson, p. 7
Reel # 61: A-71311, January 6 – December 29, 1993
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015))
1993: Reel # 61:
Jan. 6: Love, Inc., thrift store to open, p. 1
Born: William Joseph Kramer, Jr. (William), p. 1
Died: John Houzenga, 85, p. 2
Died: Lauren Workman, 47, p. 2
Died: Alfred Decker, 65, p. 2
Born: Brandon Tate Angelese (Craig), p. 8
13: Agri-King Lab celebrates 20 years, p. 1
Died: Arthur Kamphuis, 85, p. 2
52 ann. Jake & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
Jan. 13: Born: Leesha Leigh Bussie (Stacey), p. 3
Born: Erica Rea Bielema (Edwin), p. 3
20: Died: Alice Decker, 84, p. 2
Died: Howard Plambeck, 61, p. 2
Died: Grace Zuidema, 76, p. 2
Born: Derek William Tenboer (William), p. 2
Born: Miranda Jean Daily (Todd), p. 2
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Diephus, p. 3
40th ann. George & Gertrude Drolema, p. 3
Born: Matthew Alan Loerop (Jim), p. 7
Born: Douglas Welter Floyd (Richard), p. 8
27: Died: Peter J. Vogel, 94, p. 2
Died: Archie Reedy, 83, p. 2
Died: John Koenes, 95, p. 2
Died: Paul Bielema, 75, p. 2
Died: Everett Buikema, 87, p. 2
60th ann. Clifford & Ada Reisenbigler, p. 3
Engaged: Charles Carr & Kimberly Vogel, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Vuren, Sec. 2, p. 2
Hilltop Preschool (Albany) marks 20 years, Sec. 2, p. 4
Feb. 3: Died: Loren O’Donnell, 77, p. 2
Died: Henrietta Bielema, 81, p. 2
Born: Rosemary A. Kettler, 71, p. 2
Died: Henry Stuart, 87, p. 2
25th ann. Michael & Mary Paul, p. 3
45th ann. Ray & Evelyn Damhoff, p. 5
52nd ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 5
48th ann. Howard & Gertrude Huizenga, p. 5
Engaged: Scott Vogel & Angela Hartman, p. 5
Born: Lindsey Ann Holcomb (Brian), p. 9
10: Died: William Carswell, 70, p. 2
Died: Verna Wray Wulf, 78, p. 2
Died: John Bronkema, 78, p. 2
65th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, p. 3
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meurs, p. 3
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Allen Fiet, p. 3
Engaged: Timothy Holesinger & Lori Ann Loken, p. 5
Engaged: Brian Johnson & Janella Feldt, p. 5
25th ann. Arnie & Janice Drolema, p. 5
Born: Lauryn Erika Kustes ( Tom), p. 7
Engaged: Roger Nickerson & Kimberly Welch, p. 7
48th ann. Clarence & Bernice Workman, p. 7
17: Died: Alice Ashpole, 86, p. 2
Died: Earl Schipper, 87, p. 2
Died: Helen Temple, 91, p. 2
Died: Terry Hoppock, 51, p. 2
Married: Michael E. Foster & Cristin G. Empen, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
Feb. 17: 61st ann. John & Helen Medendorp, p. 2
71st ann. Jake & Anna Dornbush, p. 2
61st ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 2
45th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Minssen, p. 3
40th ann. Donald & Marilyn Montgomery, p. 3
56th ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, p. 7
49th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Zuidema, p. 7
Marching off to war (WW1) historic photos by Henry Kamphuis, p. 7
24: Ammon’s café to open, p. 1
Died: Jay Buikema, Sr., 84, p. 2
Died: Lucille Weller, 85, p. 2
52nd ann. Bernard & Kathryn Damhoff, p. 2
65th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 2
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Schipper, p. 2
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Tiesman, p. 2
25th ann. Gerald & Linda Kreuder, p. 3
50th ann. Hie & Gladys Pannell, p. 3
Mar. 3: Lock & Dam 13 scheduled for rehab, p. 1
Died: Wilma Rick, 60, p. 2
Died: Wava Gooley, 63, p. 2
Died: Reba Danvers, p. 2
Died: Henry Housenga, 74, p. 2
Born: Isabel Montgomerey, 93, p. 2
Died: Elizabeth Haan, p. 2
Died: Roy Brackemyer, p. 2
Born: Clayton John Wiersema (Kevin), p. 2
Born: Dakota David Wolber (Jody), p. 2
25th ann. Gary & Barbara Pessman, p. 5
50th ann. Edward & Marian Newendke, p. 5
45th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Petersen, p. 5
10: Died: Donna J. Voss, 61, p. 2
Services for Roy Brackemyer, 76, p. 2
Died: Virginia Biggs, 66, p. 2
Died: John De Werdt, 88, p. 2
50th ann. James & Carol Damhoff, p. 3
40th ann. Art & Donna Goodwin, p. 3
Engaged: Randy Rash & Brandy Chrisman, p. 6
17: Died: Shari L. Boles, 43, p. 2
Died: Hie Tiesman, 79, p. 2
Born: Kari Lynn Wiersema (Dale), p. 2
50th ann. Otto & Thelma Van Vuren, p. 3
Married: Glen Whitten & Rebekkah Malik, p. 5
24: Died: Helen Wythe, 99, p. 2
Died: Harriet Howard, 77, p. 2
Died: James Sweet, 84, p. 2
Died: Hilda Beckstrom, 81, p. 2
Died: Ian Tiemann, infant, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
Mar. 24: Died: Mark Wildman, 40, p. 2
Married: Wayne W. Ritchie & Lila Curley Atherton, p. 3
Engaged: Brian Huseland & Jennifer Gesch, p. 3
Married: Craig David Bush & Jennifer Kae Reynolds, p. 3
Married: Brian Douglas Johnson & Janella Lynn Feldt, p. 3
Engaged: Scott Tiesman & Jennifer DeYong, p. 3
31: Died: Ellen Thomas, 76, p. 2
Died: Henry Oldani, 67, p. 2
25th ann. Marion & Sharon Sterenberg, p. 3
63rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Wiebenga, p. 3
Born: Lindsey Brooke Nelson (Jeff), p. 5
Born: Stacy Marie Meurs (Scott), p. 5
Born: Jordan Marie Martin (Ben), p. 5
Born: James Robert Green (Robert), p. 9
53rd ann. Ray & Frances Rus, p. 9
April 7: Died: Gertrude U. Schipper, 69, p. 2
Died: Albert Potter, 76, p. 2
Died: Floyd O. Hyde, 84, p. 2
Died: Susan Handel, 46, p. 2
Born: Jacqueline Grace Van Zuiden (Burton), p. 2
53rd ann. Don & Ruth Brackemyer, p. 2
25th ann. Larry & Rita Zeeryp, p. 3
Engaged: Brent Reynolds & Deborah Bartman, p. 3
Engaged: Troy Gillit & Laurie Bradley, p. 3
Born: Kristopher James Ludvigsen (Jim), Sec. 2, p. 5
14: Died: Katherine Cripe, 84, p. 2
52nd ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, p. 3
50th ann. Robert & Nell Haan, p. 5
50th ann. Clifford & Dorothy Wierenga, Sec. 2, p. 3
21: Died: Harvey Zuidema, 74, p. 2
Died: Sandra L. Raab, 52, p. 2
Born: Alycia Johanna Sterenberg (Brian), p. 2
Born: Jennifer Nicole Jensen (Chris), p. 2
Engaged: Christopher Walker & Ann Marie Woods, p. 3
Born: Jennifer Ann Belonga (Robert), p. 4
Engaged: James Goldensoph & Debra Petersen, p. 5
51st ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, p. 9
28: Died: Edmund Reitz, 79, p. 2
Died: John F. Benson, 70, p. 2
Died: William Schrader, 65, p. 2
Died: Una D. Edlund, p. 2
Died: Fred Koenes, 81, p. 2
Died: Charles C. Voss, 97, p. 2
Died: Earl Klobes, 91, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Blink, 80, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Esther Vander Schaaf, p. 2
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ottens, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
May 5: Died: Evelyn Teske, 71, p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Grace DeWeerdt, p. 3
52nd ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 4
52nd ann. LeRoy & Ann Rus, p. 4
Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 5
12: Died: David W. Mitchell, 82, p. 2
Died: John J. Medendorp, 84, p. 2
Born: Tyler Richard Van Zuiden (Bruce), Sec. 2, p. 3
19: Brinkman’s Grand Opening, p. 1
Died: Florence I. Blackman, 78, p. 2
Died: W. Rolland Naftzger, 66, p. 2
Died: Frances Dill, 94, p. 2
Died: Cecilia Hoiss, 87, p. 2
Died: John E. Ravis, 68, p. 2
Died: Clara Morgan, 88, p. 2
Born: Zachary William Clemence (Patrick), p. 2
Born: Katlyn Nicole DeJong (Craig), p. 2
50th ann. Arnold & Margaret DeWeerdt, p. 3
Born: Nathan Alan Borgman (Mark), p. 3
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Vredeling, p. 5
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Medenblik, p. 5
26: First time state champions (girls track), p. 1
Michelle and Michelle at Michelle’s (new diner), p. 1
Died: Martin Johnson, 48, p. 2
Died: Alice R. Woods, 59, p. 2
Died: Jeanette Ardapple, 82, p. 2
Died: John E. Ravis, 68, p. 2
Died: Cornelius Hookstra, p. 2
Graduation Issue, Unity, p. 2 & 3, (pictures)
Born: Nicholas James Berg (William), p. 5
Engaged: Steven Gould & Tina Marie Harksen, p. 8
June 2: Died: Charles G. Kuykendall, 92, p. 2
Died: Margaret E. Spalding, 52, p. 2
Engaged: Larry Green & Beverly De Vries, p. 3
Born: Travis John Ray (Dave), p. 3
Born: Ashley Joanne Nicole Newell (Larry), p. 5
Graduation Edition – pictures, Sec. 2
9: Died: Peter Petersen, 72, p. 2
Died: Florence I. Martindale, 85, p. 2
Grand opening at Ammon’s Café, p. 2
Born: Emma Rachel heun (Steve), p. 2
50th ann. Bernard & Seigina Borgman, p. 3
57th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Jilderda, p. 3
Married: Roger Lee Nickerson & Kimberly M. Welch, p. 5
25th ann. Ronald & Sandra Behrens, p. 6
50th ann. James & Mitzi Peacock, p. 6
25th ann. Martin & Judith Vogel, p. 6
1993: Reel # 61:
June 9: Engaged: Steven Gould & Tina Marie Harksen, p. 8
Married: Chad Morris Cobb & Krista Lynn Weuste, p. 8
Engaged: Jody Anderson & Amy Joy Smith, p. 8
Born: Brian Andrew Meinsma (Darrell), p. 9
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Wiersema, p. 10
16: Servies for Florence I. Martindale, 85, p. 2
Died: Wilbur DeWeerdt, 74, p. 2
Died: James Parker, 71, p. 2
Died: Mary E. Haan, 47, p. 2
Born: Kyle Alexander Huerta (Robert), p. 2
25th ann. Lonnie & Kathy Fox, p. 3
Married: Franklin Lawrence Ruiz & Judy Ann Zajicek, p. 3
60th ann. Howard & Della Yarbrough, p. 6
Born: Ryan Jay DeVos (Al), p. 6
23: Died: Kenneth W. Rennecker, 70, p. 2
Died: Dorothy A. Cossman, 78, p. 2
Born: Elijah John Lubben (Sam), p. 2
Born: Kylie Joy Kruger (Kurt), p. 2
Born: Ryan Rigel Housenga (Gary), p. 2
50th ann. Paul & Lucille Geerts, p. 3
64th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
43rd ann. Fred & Ann Buseman, p. 3
30: 35th ann. Larry & Marilyn Fulfs, p. 2
Born: Clayton Thomas Hamilton (Brian), p. 3
Engaged: Kenneth Merema & Denise Ritchie, p. 3
Engaged: David Frankel & Sandra Kummerer, p. 4
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Willis Schaver, p. 4
July 7: Remember the flood of 1965?, p. 1
61st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Braun, p. 1
Engaged: Timothy Dannels & Sarah Van Kampen, p. 2
25th ann. Max & Janis Kirsche, p. 3
40th ann. Robert & Arlene Stuart, p. 3
14: Died: Garrett Housenga, 75, p. 2
Died: Porter Heacock, 77, p. 2
Died: Agnes Jansma, p. 2
50th ann. Felix & Marjorie Frye, p. 6
History of Kiwanis reviewed, p. 7
59th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Huizenga, p. 7
21: Died: Gordon K. Houzenga, 54, p. 2
Died: Charles Ottens, Jr., 80, p. 2
Services for Porter Heacock, 77, p. 2
Died: Edward W. Cox, 74, p. 2
Died: Leland Baker, 83, p. 2
Died: Mary Suehl, 92, p. 2
40th ann. Neal & Barbara Geerts, p. 4
28: Armed robbery at Casey’s, p. 1
Died: Arnold Geadelmann, 81, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
July 28: Died: Larry Sperry, 50, p. 2
Engaged: Robert Kuehl & Kimberly Barsema, p. 3
Aug. 4: 45th ann. Vince & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 2
25th ann. LaVerne & Pat Pessman, p. 7
40th ann. Vernon & Audrey Sikkema, p. 7
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Arnold De Weerdt, p. 7
Married: Stanley John McCrudden & Josette A. Wiersema, p. 8
11: Died: Jacob Dykstra, 70, p. 2
Died: Ross Bogott, 90, p. 2
Married: Brian Anthony Huseland & Jennifer L. Gesch, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Timothy Spears & Vickie Lynn Bode, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Jonathan David Allen (David), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Kaitlin Leanne Mathey (Don), Sec. 2, p. 1
44th ann. Irv & Delia Foster, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Patrick Brian Seifried (Mark), Sec. 2, p. 5
Married: James J. Goldensoph & Debra L. Petersen, Sec. 2, p. 5
18: Died: Marian Bielema, 68, p. 2
Died: Janet Wiebenga, 81, p. 2
Died: Evelyn Bristle, 77, p. 2
Died: Gertride Bos, 78, p. 2
Born: Kristen Nicole Johnson (Kevin), p. 2
Born: Joce Alice Sikkema (Jon), p. 2
Engaged: James Short & Michele Smith, p. 3
Married: Edward Cole & Lori Zeeryp, p. 3
40th ann. Warren & Wilma Buekema, p. 3
Born: Brittany Morgan Todtz (Bill), p. 4
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, p. 5
25: Died: Janet Wiebenga, 81, p. 2
Died: Thomas Hanson, 38, p. 2
Services for Gertrude Bos, 78, p. 2
45th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Vander Eide, p. 2
45th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Vander Eide, p. 2
59th ann. George & Juanita Venema, p. 2
25th ann. Larry & Jane Franzen, p. 4
Engaged: Jeffrey Jenkins & Deborah Roberts, p. 4
Born: Jenna Marie Buikema (Tim), p. 8
Born: Katelyn Marie Watters (Robert), p. 8
Born: Joseph Edward Zajicek (Jeffrey), p. 8
Sept. 1: Died: Dorothy Finch, 88, p. 2
Died: Clyde Jones, 74, p. 2
Engaged: Thomas Bohle & Stacy Merema, p. 2
8: Died: Ohyllis A. Cant, 67, p. 2
Died: Elanor Farrell, 71, p. 2
Died: Lyle Huycke, 66, p. 2
Died: Hazel Tiesman, 74, p. 2
Died: Mino Muur, 85, p. 2
50th ann. Willard & Ella Mae Huizenga, p. 2
1993: Reel # 61:
Sept. 8: 50th ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 3
Born: Brandon Lee Neighbour (William), p. 3
Born: Michelle Elizabeth Gary (Gail), p. 3
15: Kramer: ‘Mother nature reintroduces two more birds’, p. 1
Optometrists open office in Fulton (Peck), p. 1
Michelle’s diner to hold grand opening, p. 1 & 2
Died: Mary L. Miller, 88, p. 2
Died: Robert G. Johnson, 66, p. 2
Married: Kenneth Robert Merema & Denise Lorraine Ritchie, p. 3
53rd ann. George & Ella Mae Moldermaker, p. 3
Engaged: David Schaeffer & Traci Vanderploeg, p. 5
Engaged: Joseph Ryder & Tammy Benac, p. 5
Engaged: Todd Tiesman & Shelby Van Kampen, p. 5
40th ann. John & Alberta Dykhuizen, p. 7
Engaged: David Kramer & Robin Rowe, p. 8
Engaged: Mark Wiebenga & Debra Johnson, p. 8
Married: Michael John Zolecki & Donna Lynn Bush, p. 10
22: Died: Ruth Whitemore, 69, p. 2
Engaged: Todd Carpenter & Sherry Hundley, p. 8
29: Died: Ray W. Rus, 75, p. 2
Died: Luella Armstrong, 84, p. 2
Died; Alice J. Tiesman, 67, p. 2
Born: Kelsey Jo Snyder (Hal), p. 2
Born: daughter, Larry & Kathy Heiken, p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Nellie Zaagman, p. 3
Born: Bjorn Adam Asher (James), p. 8
Oct. 6: Died: James Peacock, 77, p. 2
Died: Bernard Scudder, 77, p. 2
Died: Bay Elsie Gravert, 91, p. 2
Died: Franklin Delk, 60, p. 2
Died: Merle Giesler, 87, p. 2
Born: Danielle Walters (Daniel), p. 3
48th ann. Marv & Beulah Hook, Sec. 2, p. 1
40th ann. Donald & Cari Hook, Sec. 2, p. 1
15th ann. Don & Terry Van Zuiden, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Kari Ann Huizenga (Jack), Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Anthony Charles Acri & Sara Beth Wilkins, Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Jody Allen Anderson & Amy Joy Smith, Sec. 2, p. 2
15: Died: Elmer Norman, 71, p. 2
Died: Calvin Simpson, 68, p. 2
Died: Pauline Glazier, 73, p. 2
48th ann. Ben & June Diephus, p. 2
Married: Robert M. Kuehl & Kimberly Ann Barsema, p. 3
Married: Steven Lewis Gould & Tin Marie Harksen, p. 3
67th ann. Bernie & Anna Merema, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Allison Paige Van Zuiden (Bill), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Brittany Lyn Criss (Richard), Sec. 2, p. 1
1993: Reel # 61:
Oct. 15: 45th ann. Claus & Marge Wiebenga, Sec. 2, p. 1
20: Died: U. Blaine Miley, 73, p. 2
Died: Roy G. Nelson, 94, p. 2
Died: Patricia Shoff, 53, p. 2
Died: Harold Bush, 75, p. 2
Died: Louis E. Haan, 80, p. 2
Engaged: Eric Johnson & Candace Drake, p. 3
50th ann. Don & Clausina Huizenga, p. 3
Kramer: ‘They had spooks early’, p. 6
44th ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 8
27: Grand opening (Superior Body Works), p. 1
Died: Dena Kamphuis, 85, p. 2
Died: Rosemary Green, 70, p. 2
Died: Beverly Houzenga, 59, p. 2
Born: Crystal Joy Abbott (Ron), p. 2
50th ann. Charles & Steda Scovil, p. 3
Engaged: Michael Nelson & Nancy Springer, p. 3
Engaged: William Rife & Carmen Zuidema, p. 3
Great River Trail map (Albany), Sec. 2, p. 2
Nov. 3: 50th ann. Marion & Ruth Vogel, p. 2
Engaged: Jon Holesinger & Brenda Jongsma, p. 3
Engaged: David Huizenga & TraceyGriser, p. 3
41st ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 3
Born: Ryan Lee Hoogheem (Russ), p. 8
Born: Lance Tyler Laursen (Ken), p. 8
10: Died: Virginia A. DeVault, 68, p. 2
Died: Nellie Decker, 81, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Bush, p. 2
43rd ann. Paul & Kathelyn VanderVinne, p. 2
Born: Dylan Lee DeWeerdt (David), p. 2
40th ann. James & Marlene Wessels, p. 2
25th ann. David & Anna Boyjisky, p. 3
Born: Caleb Tyler Wiebenga (Terry), p. 6
17: Died: Kenneth Rupert, 75, p. 2
Died: Clara Balk, 91, p. 2
Died: Leroy Conover, 66, p. 2
Died: Earl Rhine, 82, p. 2
Married: David Frankel & Sandra Kummerer, Sec. 2, p. 1
24: Lock & Dam closed for duration (Repairs), p. 1
Died: Dena DeWeerdt, 92, p. 2
Died: Guy Libberton, 80, p. 2
Died: Terry A. Eye, 25, p. 2
Died: William Snyder, 74, p. 2
Died; Anna Dornbush, 93, p. 2
Married: Randy Lee Rash & Brandy Lee Ann Chrisman, p. 3
Born: Twins – Allison Lybb & Aric David Balk (Dave), p. 5
58th ann. Raymond & Elizabeth Rus, p. 5
1993: Reel # 61:
Nov. 24: Engaged: Jerry Dechert & Bebecca Huizenga, p. 10
Dec. 1: Fulton Bank proposed new building, p. 1
Died: Sam Krickovich, 81, p. 2
Died: Joe Harms, 91, p. 2
Married: Scott Edward Tiesman & Jennifer Joy DeYong, p. 3
Engaged: Daniel Woods & Suzanne Roels, p. 3
42nd ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, p. 4
Born: Darian Lynn Foster (Dan), p. 8
Born: Evan Jedidiah Eissens (Johnny), p. 8
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. James Schaver, p. 8
8: Died: Margaret Dyke, 86, p. 2
Died; Ren Klimstra, 91, p. 2
Died: Jennie Schaver, 93, p. 2
44th ann. Leonard & Lois Spangler, p. 3
It’s been around for 137 Christmases (Luker building), Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Troy Lewis & Tina Marie Stage, Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Justin Len Brown (Joel), Sec. 2, p. 3
15: Died: Howard Spangler, 76, p. 2
Died: Roy E. Shuck, 95, p. 2
Died; Effie M. Rick, 67, p. 2
25th ann. Dale & Darlene Ketelsen, p. 3
Fire destroys Fulton business (Quality Ready Mix), p. 4
64th ann. Henry & Maggie Van Zuiden, p. 8
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Feldt, Sec. 2, p. 4
Engaged: Ryan Larkin & Kristy Sager, Sec. 2, p. 5
22: Died: Melvin Ammon, 58, p. 2
Died: Russell P. Webster, Jr., 51, p. 2
Born: Seth Jason Wiersema (Scott), p. 3
Married: Eric Johnson & Candace Hope Drake, p. 3
Dec. 29: Died: Arthur Hoogheem, 79, p. 2
Died: Lucille DeVoss, 65, p. 2
Died: Irvin Strating, 74, p. 2
Married: Thomas Jay Bohle & Stacy L. Merema, p. 3
25th ann. Ronald & Marcia Dykstra, p. 3
54th ann. Fred & Hannah Turney, p. 4
Engaged: Eric Toth & Elizabeth Field, p. 7
Reel # 62: A-72909, January 5 – December 28, 1994
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
1994: Reel # 62:
Jan. 5: Died: Lois J. Unger, 81, p. 2
Died: Donald Zuidema, 89, p. 2
Born: Blake Lyn Van Drew (Bruce), p. 2
Born: Hayden Thomas Dannels (Tim), p. 3
1994: Reel # 62:
Jan. 5: 58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 3
12: Riverside Custom Woodworking relocating, p. 1
Born: Amanda Beth Adams (Ricky), p. 1
Born: Justin Allen Charneski (Randall), p. 1
Born: Alivea Nicole Van Dyke (Kent), p. 1
Died: Nevada Rogers, 91, p. 2
Died: Elwin Rice, Sr., 80, p. 2
Died: Christine L. Wiersema, 75, p. 2
Died: Nettie Olson, 93, p. 2
Died: Mary A. Keeley, 93, p. 2
Died: Tena Kettler, 88, p. 2
Died: Amber Blair, 6, p. 2
Died: Michael Frederick, 16, p. 2
Died: Derek Radenslaben, 17, p. 2
55th ann. Ed & Lena Meurs, p. 3
Married: Jerry Dechert & Rebecca Huizenga, p. 3
Married: Todd Edward Carpenter & Sherry Ann Hundley, p. 3
19: Died: William Mask, 55, p. 2
Died: Pauline Ottens, 67, p. 2
Died: Jean Eizenga, 68, p. 2
Died: Esther L. Carlson, 85, p. 2
Died: Wilma Vanderploeg, 82, p. 2
Died; Rena Doorenbos, 85, p. 2
Married: Richard William Walker & Amy Lynn Deelsnyder, p. 2
59th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Houzenga, p. 2
Born: Erik Duane Renkes (Mark), p. 2
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Tiesman, p. 3
Married: Michael E. Tomman & Brandy Marie Cruthis, p. 3
Engaged: Erik Graham & Jody Gilbert, p. 3
Engaged: Joseph Wyn & Kristi Tiesman, p. 3
Born: Haley Adell Weaver (Rodney), p. 5
Born: Jillian Noelle Bajema (Randy), p. 7
26: Died: Paul K. Wilt, 81, p. 2
Died: Trena Buikema, 90, p. 2
61st ann. Earl & Ruth Diephus, p. 3
53rd ann. Jake & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 3
Feb. 2: Died: Burton E. Van Zuiden, Sr., p. 2
Died: Clarence Merema, 90, p. 2
61st ann. Clifford & Ada Reisenbigler, p. 2
53rd ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 2
49th ann. Howard & Gertrude Huizenga, p.2
40th ann. Robert & Grace Rowland, p. 5
50th ann. Robert & Theresa Merema, p. 7
Engaged: Douglas Johnson & Mary Hanson, p. 10
40th ann. Robert & Carolyn Ziegler, p. 10
9: Died: Wilbur Stiles, 73, p. 2
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meurs, p. 2
1994: Reel # 62:
Feb. 9: 49th ann. Clarence & Bernice Workman, p. 7
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Dean Bealer, p. 7
66th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Twins – Elizabeth Ann & Thomas Edward Ottens (Dennis), Sec, 2, p. 2
59th ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, Sec. 2, p. 3
16: Died: Marie Fagan, 100, p. 2
57th ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, p. 2
Married: William A. Schreiner & Diane Lynn Johnson, p. 3
Born: Jessica Jean Nagel (Jim), p. 5
62nd ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 10
23: Fulton receives grant money for bike trail, p. 1
Services for Marie M. Fagan, 100, p. 2
Died: Anna Larson, 99, p. 2
Died: Fred Van Houten, p. 2
Died: Clarence A. DeWeerd, 82, p. 2
50th ann. Vernon & Rose Zuidema, p. 3
40th ann.Wayne & Ruth Tenboer, p. 3
40th ann. Michael & Phyllis Knight, p. 3
47th ann. Ed & Shirley Wiersema, p. 3
46th ann. Ken & Minnie Huizenga, p. 3
66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 5
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Tiesman, p. 5
53rd ann. Bernard & Kathryn Damhoff, p. 5
54th ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p. 5
Mar. 2: 51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Newendyke, p. 2
Engaged: Eric Smith & Stephanie Delzell, p. 5
47th ann. Raymond & Belva Bielema, Sec. 2, p. 1
54th ann. Gene & Lucille Eschelman, Sec. 2, p. 2
9: Died: Tena H. Balk, 96, p. 2
Died: George Sissing, 86, p. 2
40th ann. Allan & Lucy Voss, p. 3
Engaged: Daniel Jamison & Brenda Buikema, p. 6
50th ann. Ellis & Edith Ottens, p. 6
Born: Tanner Louis Ven Huizen (David), p. 7
16: Died: Mary Kay Jockisch, 49, p. 2
Died: Alice Van Kooten, 98, p. 2
Born: Julie Anne Wiersema (David), p. 3
24: Died: Tena Feldt, 86, p. 2
Died: Louis Shipma, 84, p. 2
Died: Michael Huizenga, 5 mo., p. 2
Died: Melvin Balk, 75, p. 2
50th ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 3
Born: Jacob Paul Tegeler (Don), p. 5
25th ann. Dennis & Vaneta Leif, p. 9
25th ann. Harry & Loretta Venema, p. 9
Engaged: Daniel Johnson & Brenda Alexander, p. 9
58th ann. Charles & Adeline Damhoff, p. 9
1994: Reel # 62:
Mar. 30: Kloosters sell business to employees (Petersons), p. 1
Fulton Bank breaks ground for new building, p. 1
Died: Jacob J. Dornbush, 93, p. 2
Died; Regina Jensen, 73, p. 2
Died: John Voss, 54, p. 2
51st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Otto Van Vuren, p. 3
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Schaver, p. 3
Major Illinois Hopewell site acquired (Albany), Sec. 2, p. 3
Engaged: Wayne Geerts & Julie Schaver, Sec. 2, p. 3
Engaged: Thomas Eichhorn & Laura Thunstedt, Sec. 2, p. 6
April 6: City Hall may become school offices, p. 1
Died: Hazel Schaad, 80, p. 2
Died: Alonzo Wierenga, 90, p. 2
53rd ann. John & Jeannette Wilkens, p. 2
45th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 2
Engaged: Daniel Stuart & Cheryl Carpenter, p. 3
Engaged: Ron Gossard & Sarah Clemence, p. 4
Engaged: Paul Morrow & Pamela Kay Williams, p. 4 (see also 4/13/1994)
Engaged: Edward Pannell & Susan Giesler, p. 5
13: Died: Edward J. Hoogheim, 80, p. 2
Died: Rev. G. H. VanderSchaaf, p. 2
Died: Myrtle Drennen, 87, p. 2
Died: Father Hubert V. McGinn, 69, p. 2
Died: Edward Swanson, 77, p. 2
60th ann. Paul & Lela Haan, p. 4
54th ann. Don & Ruth Brackemeyer, p. 10
20: Wiersema greenhouse expands, p. 1
Died: Tena Van Houten, 82, p. 2
Died: Bernie Merema, 86, p. 2
Died: Laura Hughes, 74, p. 2
Died: Helen Stoermer, 79, p. 2
Died: Claus Ten Boer, 95, p. 2
Died: Selma Witt, 97, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Growing the big red ones’, p. 2
51st ann. Bob & Nell Haan, p. 4
45th ann. Henry & Cora Mae Norman, p. 4
52nd ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, p. 5
Engaged: Wade Kaufman & Rita Huizenga, p. 5
46th ann. LeRoy & LaVerta Balk, Sec. 2, p. 1
27: Died: John Jansma, 84, p. 2
Died: Irene Dintelman, 90, p. 2
Married: Jon Holesinger & Brenda Jongsma, p. 3
Died: Dale E. Reisenbigler, Sec 2, p. 4
Engaged: Maurice Bronkema & Patricia Schoel, Sec. 2, p. 7
May 4: Died: Alvin Strating, 70, p. 2
Died: I. Jerry Quint, 61, p. 2
Died: Josie Wilkens, 81, p. 2
1994: Reel # 62:
May 4: Died: Alvin N. Kier, 67, p. 2
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ottens, p. 2
52nd ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 2
Engaged: David Decker & Valerie Gavin, p. 3
50th ann. Charles & Betty Horn, p. 3; see also 5/11/1994, p. 3
Married: Steven Huizenga & Natalie Leary, p. 3
Engaged: Guy Armstrong & Kathy Kilgore, p. 3
11: Died: Arnold Siefken, 73, p. 2
39th ann. Bill & Pauline Koenes, p. 2
34th ann. Frank & Gwen Zuidema, p. 2
53rd ann. Leroy & Ann Rus, p. 2
Engaged: Wayne Kramer & Christine Wenzel, p. 3
Born: Ashley Nicole Wilkins (Tom), Sec. 2, p. 1
48th ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Austin Lee Dornbush (Randy), Sec. 2, p. 1
46th ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, Sec. 2, p. 1
1994 Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 3
18: Country Café opened on Monday, p. 1
Died: William Dykstra, 54, p. 2
Died: Beulah Brearton, 82, p. 2
Died: Jacob Klount, 90, p. 2
Died: Katherine Balk, 76, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Ponding area is busy place’, p. 2
Engaged: Christopher Davis & Lisa Marie Adams, p. 5
Gerry Kopf tells of involvement with Abbott Hickory trees, p. 8
Engaged: Keith Naftzger & Tina Anglese, p. 8
Engaged: Chris Heidgerken & Lisa Letcher, p. 8
26: Graduation issue: Unity schools, ps. 1-3
Services for Jacob Klount, 90, p. 2
Died: Zelma Kratz, 91, p. 2
Engaged: Matthew Dobbe & Jill Amman, p. 2
Engaged: Gregory Kober & Susan Mulder, p. 3
June 1: Graduaton issue: Sec. 2
Converts hotel (Martin) into apartments, p. 1
Died: Effie Wikoff, 87, p. 2
Died: Janice L. Hurd, 68, p. 2
Services for Zelma Kratz, 91, p. 2
Died: Alice L. Irion, 95, p. 2
8: Born: Alyson Alta James (Charles), p. 1
Tennis courts are re-dedicated, p. 1
New owners at Cookie’s Corner, p. 1
Died: Joseph Kamphuis, 88, p. 2
Died: Martin K. Williams, 85, p. 2
Died: John R. Shipma, 74, p. 2
Died: Esther Charneski, 78, p. 2
Died: Lloyd S. Witt, 59, p. 2
Engaged: John Davis & Ann Tufty, p. 3
1994: Reel # 62:
June 8: Engaged: Daniel Venema & Tonya McGee, p. 3
Engaged: Jason Bruggenwirth & Angela Jones, p. 3
35th ann. Dale & Myona McKenna, p. 3
45th ann. William & Betty Schaver, p. 6
40th ann. Robert & Carolyn Ziegler, p. 9
15: Engaged: Gregory Judge & Laura Stuart, p. 3
Married: Danny W. Stuart & Cheryl A. Carpenter, p. 3
65th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
40th ann. Harold & Helen Smith, p. 3
43rd ann. Gerry & Betty Boelkens, p. 4
The Church by the side of the road (Newton), p. 7
22: Died: Elsa V. Collins, 79, p. 2
Died: Helen Fay, 84, p. 2
Died: Marvin P. Vos, 63, p. 2
50th ann. Herman & Marian Boerema, p. 3
44th ann. Fred & Ann Buseman, p. 3
Engaged: Michael Shipma & Adriana Moreno, p. 3
Born: Krista Lynn Van Zuiden (Robert), p. 4
61st ann. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Yarbrough, p. 4
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Marion Vos, p. 6
Engaged: Daniel Hager & Christine Adams, p. 8
29: Died: Galen N. Hughes, 62, p. 2
Died: Leonard Feldt, 83, p. 2
25th ann. John & Kathy Byker, p. 3
Born: Ashton Leigh Temple (Jamie), p. 4
55th ann. George & Lauretta Wiebenga, p. 5
Born: Christian Ryan Crosser (Andrew), p. 5
Born: Daughter, John & Mary Tucker, p. 5
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Willis Schaver, p. 7
July 6: Services for Leonard Feldt, 83, p. 2
62nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Braun, p. 7
13: Died: Henrietta F. Decker, 84, p. 2
Died: Harold Wiersema, 72, p. 2
25th ann. Michael & Vicki Kober, p. 2
Died: Chester E. Fizgerald, 82, p. 2
Died: Clara McGowan, 93, p. 2
45th ann. Lawrence & Clara Barr, p. 3
Born: Daughter of David & Joy Burns, p. 8
20: Kramer: ‘The geese family remains intact’, p. 1
20th ann. Celebration at Fulton Country Club, p. 1
Died: Mary V. Ottens, 92, p. 2
Died; William Mitchell, p. 2
Died: Ray Oberman, 58, p. 2
Engaged: Daniel Collins & Lisa Wanzek, p. 3
Great River Trail marked at Albany mounds, p. 6
50th ann. Homer & Nita Bowen, p. 6
27: Died: John A. Shipma, p. 2
1994: Reel # 62:
July 27: 50th ann. Ikey & Mary Engelkens, p. 3
65th ann. Richard & Hattie Buikema, p. 5
25th ann. Steven & Joyce Miley, p. 5
25th ann. Richard & Carolyn Gossard, p. 6
Married: Mark Joseph Wierema & Anastasia Marie Custer, p. 6
Aug. 3: Died: Robert Juist, 69, p. 2
Died: Marvin Huizenga, 70, p. 2
46th ann. Vince & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 2
Married: Kenneth Eric Graham & Jody Lee Gilbert, p. 3
Married: Daniel Scott Jamison & Brenda Kay Buikema, p. 3
Married: Michael Robert Shipma & Adrianna Esperanza Moreno, p. 4
50th ann. Alvin & Hilda Temple, p. 4
Born: Emily Ann Bland (Jeff), p. 4
10: Died: Charles Eissens, 72, p. 2
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bush, p. 2
50th ann. Sidney & Margaret Dykstra, p. 3
Married: Daniel Joe Still & Mary Louise Temple, p. 5
Engaged: Marty Lewis & Pat Holman, p. 5
25th ann. Albert & Martina Leemhuis, p. 5
Born: Andrew Roy Ven Huizen (Kevin), p. 5
Engaged: Steve Determan & Brenda Stuart, p. 5
Born: Zachary James Hart (Jerry), Sec. 2, p. 5
Born: Kaitlin Virginia Winget (John), Sec. 2, p. 6
Born: Son of Rick & Lisa Grigsby, Sec. 2, p. 6; see also 8/17/1994, p. 8
Born: Ryan James McGowan (James), Sec. 2, p. 6
44th ann. Irv & Delia Foster, Sec. 2, p. 6
17: Died: Jack Jensen, 76, p. 2
Died: Merle E. Doden, 80, p. 2
25th ann. Gary & Carol DeWitte, p. 3
Born: Twins – Haley Marie & Kyle James Wiebenga (Jim), p. 3
Married: James F. Sowle & Vicki Jolaine Shaefer, p. 3
53rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, p. 4
58th ann. Victor & Josephine Dykema, p. 4
60th ann. George & Juanita Venema, p. 4
Born: Katrina Kay O’Brien (Sean), p. 5
24: Died: Harvey G. Haan, 58, p. 2
Engaged: Todd Wright & Holly Snyder, p. 2
50th ann. Victor & Arlene Keller, p. 3
Born: Mariah Kariel Smith (Russell), p. 3
25th ann. Edward & Mary Cole, p. 6
31: Died: G. Louise Newendyke, 75, p. 2
Married: Joseph Denno Wyn & Kristi J. Tiesman, p. 3
Engaged: Pat Barrett & Diane Schaver, p. 3
Married: Edward Jay Pannell & Susan Marie Giesler, p. 8
Engaged: Curtis Graham & Denise Zickert, p. 8
Sept. 7: Died: Marion A. Vos, 77, p. 2
Died: Robert E. Koenes, 64, p. 2
1994: Reel # 62:
Sept. 7: Died: Susan Schaver, 42, p. 2
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry DeWeerdt, p. 2
Married: Wayne Jay Kramer & Christine I. Wenzel, p. 3
54th ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 3
14: Died: Glen J. Swemline, 78, p. 2
60th ann. Claude & Minnie Wiebenga, p. 3
25th ann. Ronald & Sally DeWeerdt, p. 3
Engaged: Todd Wiebenga & Mandy Welch, p. 3
Born: Austin Michael Houzenga (Kent), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Alexander Neil Brondyke (Jeff), Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Dennis Hager & Jessica McMullen, Sec. 2, p. 1
51st ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, Sec. 2, p. 1
21: Died; Minnie Merema, 86, p. 2
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Moldermaker, p. 2
Born: Serina Jo Rippy (Mike Jr.), p. 2
25th ann. Neil & Marian Rose, p. 3
28: Died: Inez Houzenga, 75, p. 2
Died: Kate Pannell, 97, p. 2
Died: Lorine J. Kramer, 35, p. 2
50th ann. Arthur & Charlotte Temple, p. 3
Engaged: Kevin Medenblik & Jacqueline Nolte, p. 3
47th ann. Harold and Bev Bonneur, p. 3
Born: Morgan Alexis Snyder (Jason), p. 5
Oct. 5: Died: Alice Vogel-Balk, 72, p. 2
Died: Leland Kane, 83, p. 2
Died: Winnie Norman, 96, p. 2
Married: Eric James Smith & Stephanie Rae Delzell, p. 3
Married: Gregory John Judge & Laura Lynn Stuart, p. 3
Engaged: Douglas Eads & Joanne Barsema, p. 3
47th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 3
49th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 3
12: Died; Anna Belle Leonard, 79, p. 2
Died: Alvin Dykhuizen, 68, p. 2
49th ann. Ben & June Diephus, p. 2
46th ann. Claus & Marge Wiebenga, p. 2
Married: Daniel Robert Hager & Christine Elizabeth Adams, p. 3
Engaged: Jeffrey VanderEide & Christina Housenga, p. 3
Engaged: Tim Foster & Corinna Wilkens, Sec. 2, p. 3
19: Huizenga-Wierenga Insurance celebratin 60 years, p. 1
Died: Elsie Blink, 88, p. 2
Died: Clarence R. Anglese, 89, p. 2
25th ann. Ronald & Sheryl Buikema, p. 2
55th ann. Clarence & Adeline Rus, p. 2
25th ann. Jim & Kathy Van Zuiden, p. 7
26: Died: Sharon F. Sterenberg, 45, p. 1 & 2
Died: Helen M. Barnum, 84, p. 2
Died: Elizabeth Dykstra, 73, p. 2
1994: Reel # 62:
Oct. 26: Died: Jay L. Tichler, 77, p. 2
Died: Lenabell Cramer, 81, p. 2
45th ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 2
Married: Todd Mason Wright & Holly Sue Snyder, p. 3
25th ann. Stephan & Mary Gowan, p. 4
Born: Melissa Haley Quick (Travis), p. 6
Born: Lauryn Christine Wiebenga (Rob), Sec. 2, p. 2
Albany American Legion builds new home, Sec. 2, p. 3
Nov. 2: Died: Mabel Graham, 87, p. 2
Engaged: Robert Byker & Lisa Jonkman, p. 3
52nd ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 3
Born: Morgan Marie Wierema (Mark), Sec. 2, p. 1
9: Died: Russell Willoughbt, 80, p. 2
Died: William White, 56, p. 2
Died: Harold J. Fredericks, 70, p. 2
Died: Dick J. Bush, 89, p. 2
Married: Wayne Richard Geerts & Julie Ann Schaver, p. 3
Married: James Patrick Barrett & Diane Schaver, p. 4
51st ann. Marion & Ruth Vogel, Sec. 2, p. 5
44th ann. Paul & Kathelyn VanderVinne, Sec. 2, p. 5
16: Died: Dolores Stage, 65, p. 2
Died: Marjorie Klooster, 72, p. 2
Died: Michael Graf, 73, p. 2
Died: Elizabeth Swanson, 95, p. 2
Died: Ella Mae Huizenga, 70, p. 2
25th ann. James & Linda Dykstra, p. 3
23: Died: Frances B. Schroeder, 80, p. 2
Died: Janet Buikema, 70, p. 2
Died: Leonard J. Schaver, 54, p. 2
Born: Paul Wilkens Dransfeld (Hans), p. 2
Born: Krista Ann Bush (Kevin), p. 2
Born: Ryan Shear Tubbs (Richard), p. 2
Born: Deven Allen Tenboer (Bill), p. 3
59th ann. Raymond & Liz Rus, p. 8
30: Died: Eugene Larkin, 80, p. 2
Married: John Robert Davis & Anne Marie Tufty, p. 2
Born: Twins – Amy Jo & Emily Ann Knight (Randy), p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Florence Wiersema, p. 2
60th ann. James & Jeanette Schaver, p. 2
Dec. 7: Eagle River opens doors, p. 1
Died: Jessie Jeffcott, 84, p. 2
Engaged: Steve Silvest & Jamie Dray, p. 2
Albany Indian Mound Monument Unveiled, p. 4
50th ann. Alvin & Leona Van Zuiden, Sec. 2, p. 2
65th ann. Henry & Maggie Van Zuiden, Sec. 2, p. 2
14: Died: Josephine Doubek, 94, p. 2
Married: Timothy Lee Foster & Corinna Sue Wilkens, p. 2; also 12/21/1994, p. 3
1994: Reel # 62:
Dec. 14: Born: Son of Alan & Lisa Schaver, p. 2
Born: Laura Elizabeth Willging (Tim), p. 2
Born: Janelle Marie Dykstra (Mark), p. 3
Born: Matthew John Watters (Robert), p. 3
21: Died: Elna Mae Border, 76, p. 1
Died: Pearle Fredericks, 86, p. 2
Born: Colin Scott Tichler (Scott), p. 2
30th ann. Tom & Yvonne Mayer, p. 3
Born: Paige Lynn Rus (Jim), p. 3
Born: MacKenzie Leigh Locey (Curtis), p. 3
Bastian: Recollections…, Sec. 2, p. 7
28: Died: Robert M. Shear, 82, p. 2
Engaged: Leon Haab & Norma Oostenryk, p. 2
Born: Alyssa Joy Wyatt (James), p. 2
Reel # 63: A-74328 January 4 – December 27, 1995
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
1995: Reel # 63:
Jan. 4: Born: Justin Erik Wiersema (Bradd), p. 1
Died; Janetta Hoogheem, p. 2
Died: William Loerop, 87, p. 2
Died: Margaret Schipper, 82, p. 2
Died: N. Noble Vance, p. 2
Died: Arline Blink, 50, p. 2
Died: Benjamin Waasenaar, 89, p. 2
Born: Aaron David Vegter (David), p. 4
59th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 4
Born: Dylan Michael Ingwersen (Michael), p. 4
Born: Christiana Esther Shipma (Michael), p. 4
11: Died: Marvin Balk, 73, p. 2
Died: Joseph Voss, 67, p. 2
Died: Howard Glazier, p. 2
Died: Burnie Temple, p. 2
Died: Beverly J. Pannell, 59, p. 2
59th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Claus Bielema, p. 4
Married: Mark Andrew Guthart & Lisa Nicole DenBesten, p. 5
Married: Douglas Eads & Joanne Barsema, p. 5
62nd ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 8
60th ann. Richard & Hilda Houzenga, p. 12
18: Fulton State Bank Moves, p. 1
Died: Paul R. Hoogheem, 76, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Wiersenga, 96, p. 2
Died: Marilyn Iliff, 69, p. 2
Died: Patsy Fredricks, 76, p. 2
46th ann. George & Gertrude Drolema, p. 2
1995: Reel # 63:
Jan. 18: Ebenezer Reformed Church observing 100 years, p. 3
Married: Steve Determan & Brenda Stuart, p. 3
25: Died: Henry J. Van Zuiden, 86, p. 2
Died: Loyal Brunner, 66, p. 2
Died: Mary A. Kane, 81, p. 2
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Venhuizen, p. 2
50th ann. Howard & Gertrude Huizenga, p. 5
Married: Daniel Vernon Collins & Lisa Ann Wanzek, p. 7
Fulton State Bank, Special section
Feb. 1: Died: James R. VenHuizen, 76, p. 2
Died: Gilbert Colwell, 71, p. 2
Died: Richard Meinema, 77, p. 2
Died: Tena Cooper, 92, p. 2
Died: Helen Valk, 80, p. 2
Died: George Lutz, 56, p. 2
Died: Anna Merema, 87, p. 2
Married: Todd Alan Wiebenga & Mandy Lynn Welch, p. 3
Engaged: Mark Griebel & Brenda Smith, p. 5
60th ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, p. 5
40th ann. Kenneth & Marjorie Houzenga, p. 2
Engaged: Kerry Wiersema & Sally Lundeen, p. 7
Engaged: Garry Schaver & Beverly Hinrichsen, p. 7
8: Services for Anna Merema, 87, p. 2
Died: Nellie W. Wierenga, 96, p. 2
Died: Edna Schipper, 94, p. 2
Died: George J. Sikkema, 78, p. 2
51st ann. Bob & Theresa Merema, p. 2
54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meurs, p. 2
Born: Abigail Grace Smith (Doug), p. 2
Born: Michael Adam Loerop (Jim), p. 3
50th ann. Clarence & Bernice Workman, p. 3
50th ann. Hubert & Gertrude Londa, p. 3
60th ann. Peter & Esther Smith, p. 3
54th ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 3
Engaged: Eric Vroman & Joyce Deelsnyder, p. 3
Engaged: Kent Linder & Lori Knight, p. 3
50th ann. Wesley & Pauline Sterenberg, p. 5
15: Died: Wesley Dykstra, 63, p. 2
Died: Abraham Rynbrandt, 97, p. 2
Engaged: Ted Kresser & Dawn Sikkema, p. 4
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Corneil Pessman, p. 4
63rd ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 9
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Corneil Wilkens, p. 9
67th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, p. 11
22: Died: Mitzie Peacock, 76, p. 2
55th ann. Eugene & Lucille Eshelman, p. 2
Born: Carrie Lynn Zajicek (Bernard), p. 2
1995: Reel # 63:
Feb. 22: 55th ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Pearl Yarbrough, p. 3
67th ann. Mr. & Mrs. George Schipper, p. 4
51st ann. Vernon & Rose Zuidema, p. 4
54th Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Tiesman, p. 4
Engaged: David Hines & Donna Nance, p. 7
47th ann. Ken & Minnie Huizenga, p. 10
41st ann. Mike & Phyllis Knight, p. 10
March 1: Died: Charles F. Van Drew, 76, p. 2
Services for Mitzie Peacock, 76, p. 2
Died: Wayne G. Petersen, 62, p. 2
Died: Inez Fanderclai, 90, p. 2
Died: Fred VanderSchaaf, 86, p. 2
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Newendyke, p. 3
Married: Kevin Medenblik & Jacqueline Nolte, p. 3
Born: Cassandra Leigh Meurs (Scott), p. 3
Married: Ray Eric Wiggins & Nita Louise Kash, p. 5
Engaged: Craig Buikema & Tonya Marcum, p. 5
Born: Garith Allen Shinkle (Roy), p. 8
8: Died: Bonnie Holcomb, p. 2 (Not Readable)
Died: (Not Readable), p. 2
Engaged: (Not Readable), p. 5
Engaged: (Not Readable), p. 5
Born: Nicole Marie Lohaus (Bruce), p. 6
Born: Austin Thomas Holcomb (Brian), p. 7
15: New beauty salon opens doors (Shear Class), p. 1
Died: Clarence L. Wiebenga, 75, p. 2
Died: Robert L. Sykes, 73, p. 2
Married: Stephen Lee Myers & Jennie Marie McKenzie, p. 3
25th ann. Donald & Lorraine Weidman, p. 3
Engaged: Jeffrey Arians & Brooke Buikema, p. 5
22: Council Chambers construction begins, p. 1
Died: Stanley Teal, Sr., 74, p. 2
Died: Paul E. Palmer, 78, p. 2
Died: Marie Temple, 85, p. 2
Died: Judith Anne Quish, 56, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Damhoff, p. 5
Born: Brody Jeffrey Meade (Erik), p. 7
Born: Victoria Elizabeth Bovenkerk (Matthew), p. 8
25th ann. Clarence & Marilyn Dykstra, p. 8
29: Died: Fred Huizenga, 95, p. 2
Died: Rena V. Geerts, 80, p. 2
Died: Mary Storm, 45, p. 2
51st ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 4
49th ann. Meno & Lois Bush, p. 4
Born: Madison Catherine Verhulst (Roger), Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Steven Schipper & Tisha Stalker, Sec. 2, p. 3
1995: Reel # 63:
Mar. 29: Born: Lauren Elise Beldin (Curt), Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Kara Renee Sasiela (Kevin), Sec. 2, p. 3
50th ann. Robert & June Sikkema, Sec. 2, p. 4
April 5: Died: Henry R. DeWeerdt, 80, p. 2
Died: Jeanette Rose, 72, p. 2
Died: Harlan VanderVinne, 57, p. 2
Died: Flora Homan, 87, p. 2
Died: Terri Bielema Hougan, 30, p. 2
Born: Emily Kaye Bush (Drew), p. 5
53rd ann. John & Jeannette Wilkens, p. 5
45th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 5
25th ann. Gene & Kristine Houzenga, p. 6
Engaged: Michael Van Zuiden & Christina Medema, Sec. 2, p. 2
12: Died: Lyle Kaufman, 63, p. 2
Died: Beverly Whitlock, 61, p. 2
Died: Mary L. Wiersema, 77, p. 2
Died: Harold Decker, 74, p. 2
Died: Anna Kooi, 88, p. 2
Died: Bertha Jacobs, 83, p. 2
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Don Brackemyer, p. 2
25th ann. Gary & Becky Hovey, p. 2
Born: Hannah Kay Pettit (Jeff), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Jacob Scott Medema (Jeff), Sec. 2, p. 4
48th ann. Don & Marie Deelsnyder, Sec. 2, p. 5
19: Died: Leonard C. Martin, 75, p. 2
Died: Robert Gharst, 51, p. 2
Died: Allen B. Johnson, 75, p. 2
Died: Marjorie Burden, 73, p. 2
Died: Larry E. Dykema, 43, p. 2
Died: Margaret Vanderlaan, 76, p. 2
Kramer: ‘About ducks…and other wild creatures’, p. 2
Engaged: Greg Lehman & Regina Matzen, p. 3
54th ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, p. 4
26: Howy’s Delight open for business, p. 1
Died: Lois P. Kohl, 64, p. 2
Died: Virgil Suehl, 66, p. 2
Died: John M. Stichter, 92, p. 2
Born: Brandon James Balk (Jim), p. 2
53rd ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, p. 4
46th ann. Henry & Cora Mae Norman, p. 4
47th ann. Leroy & Loretta Balk, p. 4
Engaged: Chad Deizell & Stephanie Balk, p. 4
Engaged: Michael Tiesman & Karen Taylor, p. 4
May 3: Died: Jane Kuehl, 68, p. 2
Died: Jeanette Ernst, 68, p. 2
Died: Lloyd Carter, 74, p. 2
45th ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 2
1995: Reel # 63:
May 3: 54th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ottens, p. 2
40th ann. Leland & Eunice Swanson, p. 3
Born: Olivia Paige Whitney (Randy), Sec. 2, p. 2
60th ann. Lyle & Della Pringle, Sec. 2, p. 4
10: Died: Gerald L. Van Kampen, 69, p. 2
Died: Winnie Dyke, 92, p. 2
Died: Peggy J. Steele, 68, p. 2
47th ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, p. 2
49th ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, p. 2
40th ann. Paul & Ruth Huizenga, p. 3
54th ann. LeRoy & Ann Rus, p. 6
40th ann. Bill & Pauline Koenes, p. 6
The devestation of tornado No. 3, p. 1 & 8
Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: David Krause & Tawny Myers, Sec. 2, p. 3
17: Died: Claus V. Wierengs, 67, p. 2
Died: Richard W. Rector, 59, p. 2
Died: James M. Voss, 71, p. 2
Died: Henry R. Musch, 90, p. 2
Died: Wm. Van Zuiden, p. 2
55th ann. John & Marie Vredeling, p. 3
24: Died: Alfred I. Temple, 70, p. 2
Died: Janet Huizenga, 82, p. 2
Services for William F. Van Zuiden, 92, p. 2
50th ann. Henry & Mary Drolema, p. 3
Born: Jacob Paul Ven Huizen (Ken), p. 3
Engaged: Terry Holesinger & Sabrina Johnson, p. 3
Engaged: Robert Wilbur & Heather Markel, Sec. 2, p. 2
June 1: Died: Gertrude Norman, 88, p. 2
Died: Sandra L. Tiesman, 52, p. 2
Died: Mason L. Jackson, 82, p. 1 & 2
Died: Helen Vander Schaaf, 91, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Those pesky rabbits’, p. 2
Born: Nora Beverly Bush (Roger), p. 3
Graduation Issue – picture, Sec. 2
7: New City Hall to open Monday, p. 1
Died: Arleigh M. Larson, 66, p. 2
Died: Louis H. Buikema, 94, p. 2
Died: Edwin Schroeder, 82, p. 2
40th ann. Vernon & Mary Tenboer, p. 3
Born: Travis James Keller (Ritchie), p. 3
25th ann. Robert & Kathleen Barsema, p. 3
Born: John Andrew Widener (Mark), p. 5
Engaged: Jim Marston & Tammy Ammon, p. 5
14: Died: Andrew J. Graham, 90, p. 2
Died: Arnold Prestley, 62, p. 2
Died: Harvey Tichler, 60, p. 2
1995: Reel # 63:
June 14: Died: Freda Vandermyde, 94, p. 2
50th ann. Arnold & Dorothy Wiersema, p. 3
Born: Devin Ray Holesinger (William), p. 3
Engaged: Matthew Cole & Tarra Genner, p. 3
Engaged: Paul Wiersema & Cindi Pauline, p. 3
44th ann. Gerald & Betty Boelkens, p. 4
Kramer: ‘Our Midwestern anteaters’, p. 7
41st ann. Harold & Helen Smith, p. 7
Born: Mitchel Jon Cosgrove (Ray), p. 10
Died: Joe Ledford, 42, p. 10
21: Died: Corey A. Smith, 25, p. 2
Died: Timothy Norem, Sr., 37, p. 2
Died: Walter Biermann, 93, p. 2
Born: Charles Abbott, 72, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Masked bandits strike’, p. 2
66th ann. Herman & Betty Koenes, p. 2
Married: Mark Alan Griebel & Brenda Kay Smith, p. 3
25th ann. Alan & Vicky Pickens, p. 3
62nd ann. Howard & Della Yarbrough, p. 3
50th ann. John & Doris Dykstra, p. 4
Born: Brandon Michael Knott (Michael), p. 4
Born: Emily Nicole Huebner (Robert), p. 7
28: Died: Connie A. Wiersema, 66, p. 2
Died: Birgit Adams, 76, p. 2
Died: Marie Schafer, 79, p. 2
Died: Wilma Zuidema, 78, p. 2
Born: Paul Michael Andersen (Michael), p. 2
Engaged: Dean Kuper & Lisa Bonneur, p. 5
Born: Bitler, Danny, daughter, Kimberly, Sec. 2, p. 3
July 5: Kramer: ‘Clamming being endangered by zebras’, p. 1
Died: Marvin L. Temple, 64, p. 2
Died: Bernice Kinney, 61, p. 2
63rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Braun, p. 2
Born: Makenzie Ruth Vogel (Don), p. 5
12: Died: Herbert L. St. Ores, Sr., 87, p. 2
Died: Gladys Pannell, 72, p. 2
Died: Edna VenHuizen, 88, p. 2
Died: Leona Larson, 65, p. 2
50th ann. Eldon & Helen Streff, p. 4
40th ann. Delb & Sue Housenga, p. 4
Engaged: Kevin Jacobs & Amy Fish, p. 4
Kramer: ‘Fierce killers get domesticated – Super Stinkers’, p. 4
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Haan, p. 6
Born: Lindsey Michelle Short (James), p. 6
Engaged: Shawn Anton & Sara Armstrong, p. 6
Engaged: Kenneth McQuiston & Nicole Abbott, p. 6
19: Old Depot changes hands (Riverbend school district), p. 1
1995: Reel # 63:
July 19: Died: Jacob Engelkens, Jr., 73, p. 2
Died: Barbara S. Potter, 73, p. 2
Died: James Coffey, 75, p. 2
Married: Eric Wayne Vroman & Joyce Ann Deelsnyder, p. 3
Engaged: Cory Huisenga & Melissa Teras, p. 5
Born: Allie Jean Strackbein (Eric), p. 6
D J Drive-in opens (Albany), p. 10
26: Born: Brian John Borgman (Richard), p. 1
Kramer: ‘The Katydids are singing’, p. 1
Died: Robert Gossard, 84, p. 2
Died: Bessie Bierman, 88, p. 2
Services for James Coffey, 75, p. 2
42nd ann. Russ & Marilyn Muur, p. 4
Born: Alexandra Marth Winget (John), p. 5
50th ann. Kenneth & Joyce Cooper, p. 7
Aug. 2: 125th ann. Whiteside County Fair, p. 1
City Hall officially opened, p. 1
Died: Charles Foy, 92, p. 2
Died: Dora Vos, 90, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Coyne, 93, p. 2
Died: John Donovan, 38, p. 2
Died: James Voss, p. 2
Married: Craig Arthur Buikema & Tonya L. Marcum, p. 3
25th ann. Alvin & Audrey Jordan, p. 5
Engaged: Jonathan Perrino & Kristen Kruger, p. 7
Born: Lillian Claire Brondyke (Scott), p. 7
47th ann. Vince & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 7
9: Died: Elsie I. Amman, 94, p. 2
Died: Naomi Jones, 70, p. 2
Died: Joan Coyle, 56, p. 2
Died: Raymond Onken, 84, p. 2
45th ann. Irv & Delia Foster, p. 2
Born: John Thomas Walsh (Thomas), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Those wide-bodied Cicadas’, p. 2
50th ann. John & Loretta Hook, p. 3
Born: Stephanie Hope Workman (David), p. 3
Engaged: Eugenio Velasco & Theresa Bennett, p. 3
16: Grand opening at Words of Wisdom, p. 1
New owners at Angelo’s Pizza, p. 1
Died: Rose V. Britt, 92, p. 2
Died: Florence E. Hansen, 101, p. 2
50th ann. Clifford & Evelyn Dykstra, p. 3
23: Died: Alvin Ammon, 70, p. 2
Engaged: Dwayne LaFleur & Gayla Foster, p. 2
61st ann. George & Juanita Venema, p. 2
Born: Andrew Jacob Zajicek (Jeff), p. 9
Born: Byron Wayne Geerts (Wayne), Sec. 2, p. 4
1995: Reel # 63:
Aug. 30: Died: Marvin Beveroth, 76, p. 2
Died: Anna Buikema, 87, p. 2
Died: Tiffany Carr, infant, p. 2
35th ann. Ronald & Aria Tomman, p. 3
Married: Ronald Temple & Lorraine Ammon, p. 3
Engaged: Douglas Sterenberg & Brooke Vandermyde, p. 3
Sept. 6: Grand opening at Angelo’s, p. 1
Born: Monica Elaine Huizenga (Robert), p. 1
Born: Emily Joy Holesinger (Jon), p. 1
Died: Henry Vos, 66, p. 2
Closing of Ammon’s brings memories, p. 2
46th ann. Art & Rose Fanderclai, p. 2
55th ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 2
Married: Dean Philip Kuper & Lisa Deanne Bonneur, p. 3
Great River trail expands to Grand Illinois trail, p. 3
Engaged: Chad Piercy & Kirsty Finn, p. 5
Ebenezer Reformed to celebrate 100 years, p. 5
25th ann. Dean & Marcia Brackemyer, p. 5
13: Grand opening of new salon (New Reflections), p. 1
Ammon’s Landing opens (Albany), p. 1
Died: William Dean Sykes, 63, p. 2
50th ann. Garrett & Bessie Housenga, p. 3
40th ann. Wayne & Patricia Anglese, p. 6
20: Born: Devin Robert Kuehl (Robert), p. 1
Work starts at high school (new rooms & gym), p. 1
Died: Larry L. Rus, 53, p. 2
Born: Allison Jean Meurs (John), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Those flying “V” formations are not geese’, p. 2
Married: Ken McQuiston & Nicole Abbott, p. 3
49th ann. Fred & Helen Hine, p. 5
Born: Madison Kay Haan (Steve), p. 5
52nd ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 5
55th ann. Ben & Rita Ruter, p. 5
50th ann. Marv & Frances Geerts, p. 5
Engaged: Eric Holesinger & Mindy Simon, p. 5
27: Died: Norma R. Burns, 65, p. 2
Died: Kenneth Glazier, 80, p. 2
40th ann. Richard & Ruth Buikema, p. 3
40th ann. Robert & Shirley Buikema, p. 3
Born: Son of Steven & Tina Gould, p. 3
Born: Erick Joe Kruger (Kurt), p. 3
50th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 3
Engaged: Keith Puebla & DeAnn Sterenberg, p. 3
Married: James Albert Marston & Tammy Jo Ammon, p. 5
Born: Amanda Elizabeth Temple (Marty), p. 5
Married: Cory Wayne Huisenga & Melissa June Teras, p. 5
50th ann. Ben & Eleanor Diephus, Sec. 2, p. 2; also 10/4/1995, p. 3
1995: Reel # 63:
Sept. 27: 48th ann. Harold & Beverly Bonneur, Sec. 2, p. 6
Oct. 4: 51st ann. Art & Charlotte Temple, p. 1
Restaurant (Sunrise) has new owners, p. 1
Died: W. Frank Timmons, 83, p. 2
Died: Mary E. Smaltz, 82, p. 2
Died: Althea Badtke, 74, p. 2
48th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 2
Engaged: Pat Dickherber & Beth Ryder, p. 2
Engaged: Timothy Chervenka & Cynthia Lynn Balk, p. 2
50th ann. Bert & Patty Ritzema, p. 3
Married: Chad William Delzell, & Stephanie Ann Balk, p. 3
11: Died: Harold Schroth, 68, p. 1 & 2
Died: Vivian Schroth, 67, p. 1 & 2
Died: Hilda Hobbs, 75, p. 2
50th ann. Hugh & Phyllis Senneff, p. 2
Born: Tyler Dean Mensch (Chuck), p. 2
Born: Nathan Wayne Tiesman (Darrell), p. 3
Married: Kent Richard Linder & Lori Ann Knight, p. 3
55th ann. Dwight & Millie Wiersema, p. 3
25th ann. David & Brenda Huizenga, Sec. 2, p. 1
25th ann. Loren & Sue Van Kampen, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Hannah Marie Lewis (Jerry), Sec. 2, p. 1
18: Died: Edward H. Dykema, 75, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Charles De Wild, p. 3
25: Died: George Dykhuis, 87, p. 2
46th ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 2
Married: Jonathan Perrino & Kristen Kruger, p. 3
25th ann. Robert & Bonnie McClary, p. 9
25th ann. Dan & Vicki Bly, p. 9
Engaged: Jody Bielema & Shelley Meinema, p. 9
Nov. 1: Died: Thomas J. Cole, 70, p. 2
Died: Betty Whitehead, 68, p. 2
Engaged: Scott Prillwitz & Kendra Holesinger, p. 3
40th Mr. & Mrs. Russ Roland, p. 3
8: New owners of Gene’s Tap, p. 1
Change in Gene’s Tap recalls some early occupants, p. 2
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Vegter, p. 3
Married: Michael James Van Zuiden & Christina Lynn Medema, p. 5
Born: Abigail Mary Medenblik (Russ), p. 5
53rd ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 5
Born: Blain Michael Vincent Simmons (Andy), Sec. 2, p. 1
15: Died: Travis Bohl, 5, p. 2
Married: Kevin Len Jacobs & Amy Lynn Fish, p. 3
45th ann. Sid & Myrna Dykstra, p. 3
Born: Cody Alan Huff (Dan), p. 3
45th ann. Kenneth & Phyllis Miller, p. 3
60th ann. Ray & Elizabeth Rus, p. 3
1995: Reel # 63:
Nov. 22: Familiar Mainstreeter (clock) moves to another Main Street, p. 1
43rd ann. John & Bea Wiersema, p. 2
Born: Ann Marie Renkes (Ernest), p. 3
Born: Ariana Joy Brondyke (Joel), p. 3
Clinton/Lyons were bridge opening rivals, p. 7
29: Died: Lorrain R. Moldermaker-Farr, 67, p. 2
Died: George Huizenga, 82, p. 2
Died: Helen Medema, 97, p. 2
Used furniture store (Once Upon a Time) opens, p. 2
Married: Dwayne Ross LaFleur & Gayla M. Foster, p. 3
Born: Elizabeth Grace Sterenberg (Brian), p. 3
Married: Ted Kresser & Dawn Marie Sikkema, p. 3
43rd ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, p. 4
40th ann. Dewey & Alberta Decker, p. 4
Dec. 6: Died: John W. Piercy, 59, p. 2
Died: Mildred Pearson Gibbens, p. 2
Engaged: Eugene Wagner II &Amy Kathleen Vogel, p. 2
Engaged: Dennis Hoese & Jennifer Holman, p. 4
13: Born: Juliana Nicole Allen (Tom), p. 1
Died: Clara Smit, 87, p. 2
Died: Wesley Dykema, 64, p. 2
Died: Everett Bechtel, 77, p. 2
Died: Beulah M. Vander Schaaf, 90, p. 2
66th ann. Henry & Maggie Van Zuiden, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Squirrels and other flyers,,’, p. 4
20: Died: Ruth Kamphuis, 83, p. 2
Died: Howard Glazier, 82, p. 2
Died: Warren J. Naftzger, 73, p. 2
Died: John H. Damhoff, 87, p. 2
Died: Arthur D. Pyse, 58, p. 2
30th ann. Art & Ella Kramer, p. 2
47th ann. Ike & Mary Temple, p. 2
50th ann. Percy & Katherine Stevens, p. 3
44th ann. Paul & Gen Juist, p. 3
49th ann. Marv & Betty Decker, p. 3
Bastian: Old time Christmases, Sec. 2, p. 2
27: Died: Arlene Jackson, 78, p. 2
Died: Ardelle Kramer, 65, p. 2
Died: Deanie Neese, 71, p. 2
Died: John D. Renkes, 94, p. 2
Died: Maynard Van Sloten, 78, p. 2
44th ann. Clink & Jean Kettler, p. 2
56th ann. Fred & Hannah Turney, p. 2
Engaged: Gary Tiesman & Mary Burleton, p. 3
1996: Reel # 64:
Reel # 64: A-74998 January 3 – December 25, 1996
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
Jan. 2: Chewton Glen to come (ha ha), p. 1
New restaurant coming (old Van’s Restaurant), p. 1
Died: Frances V. Perkins, 60, p. 2
Died: George Parson, 78,, p. 2
Died: Peggy L. Davis, p. 2
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schaver, p. 3
60th ann. Claus & Florence Bielema, p. 3
10: Died: Gertrude J. Foster, 81, p. 2
Died: Pat Wray Tewell, 63, p. 2
40th ann. Wayne & Gladys Rose, p. 3
Engaged: Josh Van Kampen & Penny McCune, p. 3
63rd ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 3
17: Died: Henry F. Lawrenz, 86, p. 2
Died: Alda Over, 83, p. 2
Died: Ruth M. Douglas, 69, p. 2
Engaged: Russell Tegeler & Tami Vegter, p. 5
54th ann. Joe & Florence Wilkens, p. 5
43rd ann. George & Gert Drolema, p. 5
24: Country Orchids relocates, p. 1
State Line Tap changes owners and name, p. 1
Died: Josephine Chase, 92, p. 2
Died: Juanita Venema, 89, p. 2
Died: Hazel C. Weber, 101, p. 2
Died: Helen Prins, 91, p. 2
Died: Judith Nailor, 59, p. 2
Jan. 31: Born: Twins – Ethan David & Jenna Therese Jones (David), p. 1
Died: Katherine Bielema, 92, p. 2
Married: Eric Allen Holesinger & Mindy Kaye Simon, p. 3
50th ann. Geradus & Ruth Vogel, p. 3
Married: Patrick Stephen Dickherber & Beth Ann Ryder, Sec. 2, p. 1
Feb. 7: Married: Eugene Paul Wagner II & Amy Kathleen Vogel, p. 3
51st ann. Howard & Gertrude Huizenga, p. 3
Married: Gary Tiesman & Mary Burleton, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Hard on humans and wildlife alike’, p. 5
40th ann. Gene & Becky Field, p. 5
55th ann. Henry & Harriett Meurs, p. 5
55th ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 5
52nd ann. Bob & Theresa Merema, p. 5
14: Died: Vernon L. Zuidema, 73, p. 2
Died: Herald Voss, 71, p. 2
Died: Walter Borchardt, 90, p. 2
50th ann. Wilbert & Evelyn Wilkens, p. 3
Engaged: Randy Tiesman & Cynthia Bauscher, p. 3
40th ann. Varren & Roberta Tichler, p. 3
1996: Reel # 64:
Feb. 14: 61st ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, p. 3
40th ann. Leroy & Leanna Schipper, p. 3
48th ann. Ray & Evelyn Damhoff, p. 3
59th ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, p. 3
64th ann. Albert & Helen Poel, p. 3
51st ann. Clarence & Bernice Workman, Sec. 2, p. 6
21: Died: Carl G. Unger, 82, p. 2
Died: Janice Ray Daley, 56, p. 2
Died: Frank M. Baker, p. 2
Died: Mark A. Snopek, 64, p. 2
Married: Doug Sterenberg & Brooke Vandermyde, p. 3
Married: Timothy Robert Chervenka & Cynthia Lynn Balk, p. 3
Engaged: David Holesinger & Mimi Walz, p. 3
46th ann. Harry & Mae Van Kampen, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Wilkens, p. 3
Born: Andrew Mark Veenstra (Ralph), p.3
59th ann. Corneil & Mary Ann Pessman, Sec. 2, p. 6
61st ann. Peter & Esther Smith, Sec. 2, p. 6
28: 55th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 1
Services for Frank M. Baker, 76, p. 2
Died: Dale Engelkins, 49, p. 2
Died: Alice P. Timmer, p. 2
Died: Vernon Reedy, 57, p. 2
60th ann. John & Bernice Balk, p. 2
49th ann. Raymond & Belva Bielema, p. 3
56th ann. Eugene & Lucille Eshelman, p. 5
Mar. 6: Bitler’s start new building, p. 1
Died: Dorothy Wiersema, 70, p. 2
Died: Wava B. Arink, 94, p. 2
Born: Bernice Lees, p. 2
Died: Marie Anderson, 93, p. 2
Engaged: Richard Hotchkiss & Sonya Ketelsen, p. 2
Engaged: Phillipe Mure-Ravaud & Julie La Shelle, p. 2
41st ann. Wilb & Millie Heun, p. 2
Kramer: ‘More about feathers and fur’, p. 3
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Tegeler, p. 9
13: Died: Jane Mitchell, 81, p. 2
Died: Alyda DeWeerdt, 78, p. 2
Died: Beverly Borgman, 56, p. 2
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Temple, p. 3
60th ann. Charles & Adeline Damhoff, p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Lorraine Huggins, p. 8
20: Died: Earl A. Lawton, 65, p. 2
Died: Douglas Adams, 54, p. 2
Born: Ryan William Toth (Eric), p. 2
50th ann. Wendel & Irene Tipton, p. 3
Engaged: Hugo Saavedra & Theresa Schaver, p. 6
1996: Reel # 64:
Mar. 20: Engaged: Michael North & Jessica Wuebben, p. 6
Born: William John Christopher Cronin III (Elizabeth), p. 6
42nd ann. Allan & Lucy Voss, p. 6
27: Fulton Meat Market expands, p. 1
52nd ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 1
Died: Derek Schaver, 25, p. 2
Died: Ryan Woodward, 7, p. 2
Died: Reka Kooi, 85, p. 2
53rd ann. Otto & Thelma Van Vuren, p. 2
45th ann. Clyde & Louise Kaufman, p. 3
Married: Scott Dean Prillwitz & Kendra Sue Holesinger, p. 3
Married: Bryan Boswell & Paula Lineberger, p. 3
Engaged: Thomas Wiebenga & Rebecca Arensdorf, p. 3
60th ann. David & Evelyn Shipma, p. 5
40th ann. Donald & Corliss Venema, p. 7
Apr. 3: Died: Richard C. Houzenga, 81, p. 2
Died: Rena (Dena?) Schaver, 80, p. 2; see also 4/10/1996, p. 2
Share our heritage – Beverly Berzinski (Fulton pictures), p. 2
Kramer: ‘The wuchak unhibernates’, p. 3
50th ann. Meno & Lois Bush, p. 3
55th ann. John & Jeannette Wilkens, p. 3
47th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 3
50th ann. Donald & Marie Deelsnyder, p. 5
10: Died: Berniece R. Balk, 80, p. 2
Died: Abbie Marie Huizenga, 10, p. 2
Died: Ellen Lindstrom, 87, p. 2
Share our heritage – Beverly Berzinski (Fulton pictures), p. 2
Married: Michael Paul Tiesman & Karen Sue Taylor, p. 3
Born: Timothy Dean Carpenter (Todd), p. 3
17: Kramer: ‘Coots think flying north moot’, p. 1
Died: Alice Mills, 87, p. 2
Died: Thelma Van Zuiden, 71, p. 2
Died: James E. Baker, 53, p. 2
Died: Carmen L. Milroy, 99, p. 2
Died: Gary L. Welch, Sr., 51, p. 2
Share our heritage – Beverly Berzinski (Fulton pictures), p. 2
Married: Kevin Reikel & Barb Marsh Weidman, p. 3; see also 4/24/1996, Sec. 2
Engaged: Eric Birely & Heather Smither, Sec. 2, p. 6
24: Bike Trail grant work begins, p. 1
Died: Arlene Bennett, 75, p. 2
Died: Donald Faber, 68, p. 2
Died: Marie H. Workman, 87, p. 2
Died: Elsie Huizenga, 95, p. 2
Died: Courtney June Marweg, 2, p. 2
Died: Richard Conner, 53, p. 2
Died: Peter J. Westra, 85, p. 2
Share our heritage – Beverly Berzinski (Fulton pictures), p. 2
1996: Reel # 64:
Apr. 24: 50th ann. Wilbur & Doris Brinkman, p. 3
Engaged: Faron Bailey & Roxanne Bley, p. 3
Born: Damica Raeann Ross (Andrew), p. 4
54th ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, Sec. 2, p. 1
25th ann. William & Rita Whistler, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Madison Lee Wiebenga, Sec. 2, p. 2
48th ann. Leroy & Laverta Balk Sec. 2, p. 2
47th ann. Henry & Cora Mae Norman, Sec. 2, p. 2
Engaged: Arlyn Decker & Melissa Miller, Sec. 2, p. 4
May 1: Died: Gladys Booth, 81, p. 2
Died: Henry Paulsen, 94, p. 2
Born: Jamie Alexandra Medema (Jeff), p. 2
55th ann. Gerald & Marian Ottens, p. 2
Share our heritage – Beverly Berzinski (Fulton pictures), p. 2
Born: Logan Jay Foster (Tim), p. 2
41st ann. Leland & Eunice Swanson, p. 3
Engaged: Kurt Angleses & Alleen Frick, p. 4
8: 55th ann. LeRoy & Ann Rus, p. 1
Died: Claus Schaver, 85, p. 2
55th ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 2
48th ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, p. 2
50th ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, p. 3
Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Camilla Eve Johnson (Eric), Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Anthony Gene Hager (Dan), Sec. 2, p. 4
Married: Donald G. Kauerauf & Judith Ann Barsema, Sec. 2, p. 4
Kramer: ‘How the river willow fed Fultonites’, Sec. 2, p. 5
15: Tornado hits trailer park, p. 1
41st ann. Bill & Pauline Koenes, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Flashes of color’, p. 3
Engaged: Peter Kraft & Amy Naeve, p. 3
Engaged: David Bell & Catherine Herber, p. 3
Born: Siara Elizabeth O’Leary (Matthew), p. 8
22: Died: Folkert Reuben Bielema, 84, p. 2
Died: Johanna E. Turney, 82, p. 2
Died: A. Nauta Sterenberg, 88, p. 2
40th ann. Kenneth & Audrey Balk, p. 2
50th ann. Richard & Rose Ruiz, p. 3
65th ann. Garrett & Gertrude Ottens, p. 3
40th ann. Allen & Carol Ven Huizen, p. 3
Born: Maddison Lynn Wiersema (Michael), p. 7
29: Graduation Issue – pictures, Sec. 2
Died: Howard J. Houzenga, 71, p. 2
Died: J. Craig Smit, 51, p. 2
Died: Cecil Wickes, 97, p. 2
Died: William L. Mask, 84, p. 2
Died: Danny Heller, 50, p. 2
1996: Reel # 64:
May 29: Died: Reuben Bielema, 84, p. 2
Died: V. Louise Talbot, 85, p. 2
50th ann. Chris & Jeanne Dittmar, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Our feathered creatures’, p. 7
Engaged: Byron Coker & Joan Schaver, p. 10
Engaged: William Mitchell & Amy Mann, p. 10
40th ann. Merle & Carol Bielema, p. 10
June 5: Died: Arthur Sikkema, 62, p. 2
50th ann. Elmer & Catherine Temple, p. 4
12: School construction nears completion, p. 1
Died: Emily Reynolds, 97, p. 2
Died: Lyle L. Shanafelt, 76, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Phyllis Jones, p. 3
40th ann. Vernon & Diane Dornbush, p. 3
25th ann. Ed & Ethel Tiesman, p. 3
Engaged: Shad Lindsey & Danielle Burdsall, p. 3
45th ann. Gerald & Betty Boelkens, p. 3
19: Died: Jennie Schipper, 88, p. 2
Died: Nancy Sinkey, 72, p. 2
Died: Shirley Wiersema, 60, p. 2
Born: Brooke Ashley Silvest (Jamie), p. 2
63rd ann. Howard & Della Yarbrough, p. 2
67th ann. Herman & Betty Koenes, p. 2; see also 5/26/1996, p. 3
50th ann. Arnold & Grace Hartman, p. 3
50th ann. Robert & Mary Jane Heller, p. 3
50th ann. Warren & Rosemary Edwards, p. 3
Engaged: Matt Holesinger & Kate Morris, p. 3
Engaged: John Rausenberger & Michelle Holst, p. 6
Engaged: Don Sweenie & Bridget Hans, p. 6
50th ann. Calvin & Phyllis Whitmore, p. 6
26: Thrift store in Fulton to close (Love, Inc.), p. 1
Died: Venita Wiebenga, 90, p. 2
Died: Hilda Houzenga, 80, p. 2
Died: Tena Klimstra, 86, p. 2
54th ann. Willis & Harriet Schaver, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Goslings are hale and hearty’, p. 2
Married: Bernardino Saavedra & Theresa L. Schaver, p. 3
45th ann. Bernard & Mary Housenga, p. 3
July 3: Kramer: ‘Lily alert’, p. 1
Died: Orin Vander Eide, 76, p. 2
Died: Darlene Geert, 47, p. 2
Died: Eloys Libberton, 83, p. 2
Died: Francis Nelson, 79, p. 2
Died: Miona Petersen, 58, p. 2
Born: Carissa Renee LaFleur (Tim), p. 2
Born: Morgan Christine Pannell (Ed), p. 2
40th ann. Frank & Doris Vandermyde, p. 4
1996: Reel # 64:
July 3: Engaged: Shane Sikkema & Amy Schipper, p. 4
Engaged: Mike Sanderson & Jerri Dykema, p. 4
10: Died: Gene P. Hoyer, 72, p. 2
Died: H. Bernice Bosch, 88, p. 2
Died: Olaf E. Harris, 84, p. 2
Married: Mark Allen Huizenga & Linda Christine Flake, p. 3
Married: Larry Allen Norem & Rita Marie Kenworthy, p. 3
64th ann. Louis & Anna Braun, p. 3
17: Thrift store will not close, p. 1
Died: Harold Zeeryp, 75, p. 2
Died: Denver Webb, 83, p. 2
50th ann. Del & Marian Curley, p. 2
50th ann. Art & Eunice Balk, p. 6
Engaged: Tim Manon & Tracey Ritchie, p. 6
Engaged: Dean Wiebenga & Jennifer Gillen, p. 6
Born: Nicholas Wade Kaufman (Wade), p. 6
24: Bike trail gets blacktopped, p. 1
Died: Gertrude Abbott, 84, p. 2
Died: Edith K. Schmidt, 92, p. 2
Died: Derrill K. Hey, 75, p. 2
Died: Fred Stuart, 101, p. 2
Married: Ryan Merema & Carrie Hilborn, p. 3
15th ann. Bob & Marilyn Williams, p. 4
Born: Kallen Adam Jepson (Bart), p. 4
Kramer: ‘I’m faithful and loyal 100%’, p. 6
31: Grant money will blacktop half of bike trails during 1996, p. 1
Kramer: ‘Nighthawk story came to sad end last weekend’, p. 1
40th ann. Charles & Hilda Medenblik, p. 2
Engaged: Rick Mason & Renee Ruiz, p. 3
Engaged: Joel Wright & Kathy Muur, p. 3
Born: Sam Ambrose Dannels (Tim), p. 4
Aug. 7: Died: Elmer Boonstra, 63, p. 2
Died: Raymond Smith, 62, p. 2
Died: Genevieve A. Huizenga, 75, p. 2
Died: Helen K. Sikkema, 83, p. 2
Died: Anna Schroeder, 93, p. 2
Died: Mildred G. Whittington, 86, p. 2
Engaged: Michael Herringer & Tanya Damhoff, p. 4
Married: Dave Holesinger & Mimi Waltz, p. 5
14: Starts used auto business (Denny’s), p. 1
Died: Harold F. Witt, 81, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Cossman, 80, p. 2
Engaged: Michael McClary & Jennifer Doty, p. 2
25th ann. Warren & Susan Amman, p. 3
55th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schaver, p. 4
21: Died: Burton Drury, 77, p. 2
50th ann. Bernard & Dorothy Engelkins, p. 2
1996: Reel # 64:
Aug. 21: Died: Ronald Armstrong, 39, p. 2
Engaged: Brent Schrader & Betsy Geerts, p. 3
50th ann. Dwayne & Kathryn Pruis, p. 3
28: Married: David Lee Bell & Catherine Ann Herber, p. 3
25th ann. Stanley & Kathy Merema, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Leave it to the birds’, p. 5
Sept. 4: Fulton State Bank to observe 120th, p. 1
Died: Sarah L. Dolan, 95, p. 2
Died: Luella Bowen, 70, p. 2
47th ann. Art & Rosie Fanderclai, p. 3
40th ann. Marvin & Ethel Van Zuiden, Sec. 2, p. 3
50th ann. Robert & Helen Temple, Sec. 2, p. 3
50th ann. Sebert & Phyllis Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 4
11: Kramer: ‘The living mousetraps’, p. 1
Died: James Zahnle, 62, p. 2
Died: Albert Hook, Jr., 79, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Buikema, 91, p. 2
Died: Raymond Harvey, 71, p. 2
40th ann. Loren & Phyllis Allen, p. 3
25th ann. Bruce & Ruth Wiersema, p. 3
40th ann. James & Karen Lane, p. 3
Engaged: Robert Thielen & Angie Van Kampen, p. 3
Engaged: Robert Outzen & Lisa Brackemyer, p. 3
Engaged: James Schuitema & Connie Dziubezynski, p. 3
Married: Richard Hotchkiss & Sandra Ketlesen, p. 3
Born: Laura Ashley Wiersema (David), p. 3
18: Wildwood Farms to locate here, p. 1
Open house scheduled for new building (high school), p. 1
Died: Lawrence Eads, 53, p. 2
Born: Emily Louise Clark (John), p. 2
Born: Adam Louis Letcher (Rob), p. 2
56th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Sebert J. Dykstra, p. 2
56th ann. Georg & Ella Mae Moldermaker, p. 3
50th ann. Fred & Helen Hine, p. 3
53rd ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The annual harvest fly’, p. 5
25: Died: Genevieve Hamm, 64, p. 2
Died: Tracy Jensen, 32, p. 2
Died: Adrian Lundeen, 85, p. 2
Died: Victor Eads, 80, p. 2
Born: Brandi June Pessman (Jeff), p. 2
Born: Troy Robert Eugene Sikkema (Troy), p. 2
49th ann. Harold & Bev Bonneur, p. 7
Oct. 2: Died: Ethel DeWerdt, 90, p. 2
Died: Lucille M. Kanik, 86, p. 2
Died: Goldie Wiersema, 86, p. 2
Died: Charlotte Tinholt, 75, p. 2
1996: Reel # 64:
Oct. 2: Died: Ekkoe McGinty, infant, p. 2
Died: Clara Vogel, 85, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Fishermen are busy’, p. 3
45th ann. Clarence & Kathryn Huizenga, p. 3
Born: Bhrett Morgan Zahnle (Jeff), p. 3
9: Died: Helen Wiersema, 86, p. 2
Died: Pearl Dykstra, 96, p. 2
Died: Albina Johnson, 77, p. 2
Born: Lisette Kathleen Bronkyke (Jeff), p. 2
40th ann. Gary & Marilyn Gooch, p. 3
Unity observes 75 years of Christian education, p. 3
Engaged: Roy Rohrbach & Sarah Miley, p. 3
Kramer: ‘A sight to behold’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Brandon Stuart Mitchell (Bill), Sec. 2, p. 3
Born: Twins – Bryana Pauline & Skylar Delorus Boswell (Bryan), Sec. 2, p. 4
49th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, Sec. 2, p. 4
16: Died: Evelyn T. Dolan, 75, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Temple, 83, p. 2
Died: David Hobbs, 54, p. 2
Died: William Strating, 65, p. 2
50th ann. Paul & Evelyn Sterenberg, p. 3
50th ann. Russell & Beverly Gehring, p. 3
57th ann. Clarence & Adeline Rus, p. 6
23: Bethel Christian Ref. Church observing 35th Anniversary, p. 1
Died: Cassandra Marie Lopez, infant, p. 2
Married: Donald Sweenie & Bridget Hans, p. 3
Engaged: Eric Gerdes & Christine Nelson, p. 3
Born: Jonathan Allen Bland (Jeff), Sec. 2, p. 6
30: Died: George Schipper, 89, p. 2
Died: Corra Ebbers, 87, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Merema, 78, p. 2
40th ann. Arnold & Joyce Tiesman, p. 2
Married: Eugene Wancket & Linda Faye Damhoff, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Craning to see a crane’, p. 5
Engaged: John Prins & Nancy Schnack, p. 6
Nov. 6: Died: Jean Baptist, 65, p. 2
Died: Harriett Wilt, 83, p. 2
25th ann. Ron & Genevieve Weimer, p. 2
Engaged: Douglas Tegeler & Angela Christiansen, p. 2
54th ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 2
53rd ann. Marion & Ruth Vogel, p. 2
25th ann. Jon & Sue Mitchell, p. 3
40th ann. Leon & Joyce Ottens, p. 3
13: Ground breaking for Wildwood, p. 1
Died: Betty Graham, 72, p. 2
Died: Henry Bielema, Sr., 87, p. 2
Died: Faye A. Yates, 50, p. 2
1996: Reel # 64:
Nov. 13: Died: Edward Housenga, 82, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The sea crow heads south’, p. 3
20: 44th ann. John & Bea Wiersema, p. 1
Died: Donald Wiersema, 66, p. 2
Died: Steve Dyson, 69, p. 2
Died: Anna Huggins, 97, p. 2
Died: Theresa Eissens, 75, p. 2
Died: Etta Tiesman, 84, p. 2
61st ann. Raymond & Liz Rus, p. 3
45th ann. Willis & Arlene Snyder, p. 8
27: Died: Tena Schaver, 85, p. 2
Died: Calvin Carlson, 80, p. 2
Died: Joyce L. Grobe, 89, p. 2
Died: Earl J. Smaltz, 60, p. 2
Services for Theresa Eissens, 75, p. 2
50th ann. Ray & Alva Meurs, p. 3
44th ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, p. 3
Dec. 4: Died: Jacob Voss, 80, p. 2
Died: Paul Klimstra, 63, p. 2
Engaged: Jeffrey LaRue & Suzanne Thunstedt, p. 3
65th ann. Edward & Elizabeth Carpenter, p. 3
Born: Michael Willem Medenblik (Dan), Sec. 2, p. 7
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Ottens, Sed. 2, p. 7
11: Died: Winifred Paugh, 92, p. 2
Died: William Norman, 87, p. 2
Died: Loren Lange, 81, p. 2
Born: Carson William Peck (Brian), p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Harriet Holesinger, p. 3
Engaged: William Lankford & Deanna Dykstra, p. 3
Married: Christopher William O’Neal & Rebecca Sue Jordan, p. 3
18: Died: Margaret E. McGuire, 74, p. 2
Died: Dorothy M. Waterloo, 71, p. 2
Born: Victoria Kay Wiest (David), p. 2
45th ann. Paul & Genevieve Juist, p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Betty Decker, p. 2
Engaged: Joel Frerichs & Colleen Woods, p. 3
Born: Kayla Lynn Heun (Kurt), p. 3
Born: William Todtz IV (Bill), p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Holesinger, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Christmas dove?’, Sec. 2, p. 1
25: Died: John Huizenga, 79, p. 2
45th ann. Clink & Jeanne Kettler, p. 2
Engaged: Robert Swanson & Christine Richards, p. 3
Married: David Wesley Naftzger & Cindy Ann Herrera, p. 3
50th ann. James & Lorraine Wiebenga, p. 3
40th ann. Donald & Charlotte Houzenga, p. 4
Bastian: Old time Christmases, Sec. 2, p. 11
Reel # 65: A-76429 January 1 – December 31, 1997
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
1997: Reel # 65:
Jan. 1: Died: Harvey Senior, 81, p. 2
Died: Paul R. Eads, 60, p. 2
Died: Helen Koenes, 83, p. 2
Died: Harold E. Fast, 68, p. 2
Born: Rachel Marie Dykstra (Mark), p. 2
Engaged: Joe Ludvigsen & Debbie Geerts, p. 3
40th ann. John & Marilyn Dyke, p. 3
8: Born: Alexis Noel Bennett, p. 1
Died: Joan J. Dynes, 71, p. 1 & 2
Born: Sarah Ann Willging (Tim), p. 1
Died: Lester Amman, 88, p. 2
Died: Jacob VanDyke, 90, p. 2
Died: Ladeen Snyder, 72, p. 2
Died: Robert E. Cole, 47, p. 2; see also 1/15/1997, p. 2
Died: Gladys Brightman, 85, p. 2
Died: Seth E. Crabtree, 63, p. 2
50th ann. Hudson & Maxine Taylor, p. 2
50th ann. Harold & Ramona Renkes, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The dinosaur among us’, p. 5
61st ann. Claus & Florence Bielema, p. 8
15: Died: Clara Lancaster, 81, p. 2
Died: Arthur DeWeerdt, p. 2
Died: Isaac Norman, 78, p. 2
Died: Glen Reynolds, 82, p. 2
Died: LeRoy D. Smith, 72, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Shirley Holesinger, p. 3
22: Construction begins at Wildwood site, p. 1
Born: Mitchell Donald Foster (Michael), p. 1
Died: Betty Stepanek, 70, p. 2
Died: Robert Holcomb, 51, p. 2
Died: Richard Naftzger, 59, p. 2
Died: Jacob Dykstra, 79, p. 2
40th ann. Leroy & Leanna Schipper, p. 2
Engaged: Jim Rose & Margy Nave, p. 3
55th ann. Joe & Florence Wilkens, p. 3
44th ann. George & Gert Drolema, p. 3
56th ann. Jake & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 3
29: Died: Judith Whitney, 54, p. 2
Died: Wesley Sterenberg, 73, p. 2
Died: Edna Houzenga, 79, p. 2
Died: Delmar Nagel, 67, p. 2
Died: Theodore Byland, 72, p. 2
Died: Sheldon Helle, 83, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Jan. 29: Died: Carl Jepson, 89, p. 2
Died: Kenneth Anglese, 83, p. 2
Died: Noel D. Brunk, 59, p. 2
Died: Eugene Byrne, 75, p. 2
Born: Aaron Michael Field (Michael), p. 2
Married: Eric Michael Gerdes & Christine Marie Nelson, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Those Brilliant flashes of Red’, p. 5
Feb. 5: J.T. Cullen (short history) plans huge expansion, p. 1
Services for Kenneth E. Anglese, p. 2
Died: Linda Reader, 90, p. 2
Died: Sharon Wiebenga, p. 2
Died: Elmer P. Balk, 76, p. 2
Died: Rencie Dyke, 93, p. 2
Born: Kyle James Wyatt (James), p. 2
65th ann. Alder & Jennie Decker, p. 2
40th ann. Roland & Charlotte Ebbers, p. 2
Married: Robert Joseph Outzen & Lisa Marie Brackemyer, p. 3
Married: Thomas V. Wiebenga & Rebecca Jean Arensdorf, p. 3
12: Fulton tire wholesaler has second anniversary, p. 1
Died: Dorcas Foster, 92, p. 2
Died: Charles Pruis, 67, p. 2
Died: Helen Poel, 86, p. 2
52nd ann. Clarence & Bernice Workman, p. 2
56th ann. Henry & Harriett Meurs, p. 2
62nd ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, p. 2
60th ann. Corneil & Mary Pessman, p. 3
Engaged: James Craig & Emily Zeeryp, p. 3
50th ann. Bud & Ruth Baker, p. 3
69th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, p. 7
19: New owners of Recreation Lanes, p. 1
Died: Winnie Huizenga, p. 2
Died: Alvin H. Hook, 68, p. 2
Died: Fred T. Venhuizen, 64, p. 2
57th ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p. 2
50th ann. Ed & Shirley Wiersema, p. 2
57th ann. Ben & Corabelle Tegeler, p. 2
60th ann. Corneil & Dena Wilkens, p. 3
25th ann. Arlyn & Mary Sue Vander Eide, p. 3
56th ann. Bernard & Kathryn Damhoff, p. 5
26: 57th ann. Gene & Lucille Exhelman, p. 1
Born: Seth Thomas Sanderson (Matt), p. 1
Died: Michael Kozyra, 40, p. 2
49th ann. Ken & Min Huizenga, p. 2
43rd ann. Mike & Phyllis Knight, p. 2
50th ann. Ray & Belva Bielema, p. 2
56th ann. Raymond & Mary Tegeler, p. 2
56th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Feb. 26: Kramer: ‘Looking for that Redbreast’, p. 3
Mar: 5: Downtown café to open Monday (Early Bird), p. 1
Died: Rose Zuidema, 77, p. 2
Died: Raymond Voss, 65, p. 2
Died: George Jennings, 83, p. 2
Died: Fred T. Olson, 77, p. 2
Born: Rachel Grace Tubbs (Richard), p. 2
54th ann. Ed & Marian Newendyke, p. 2
50th ann. Edwin & Shirley Wiersema, p. 3
12: Died: James A. Damhoff, Sr., 74, p. 2
Died: Sister Clare Marie Gallenstein, p. 2
51st ann. Joe & Johana Temple, p. 2
Married: Joseph R. Ludvigsen & Debra Ann Geerts, p. 3
Engaged: Shane Housenga & Jennifer Kammerer, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Sloughs alive with life’, p. 5
19: Born: Brian John Prestley (John), p. 2
Born: Adeline Grace Whitten (Glen), p. 3
Married: Robert John Swanson & Christine Marie Richards, p. 3
26: Died: Warren Carlson, 70, p. 2
Died: Fred Van Zuiden, 94, p. 2
Died: Rena K. Schaver, 71, p. 2
Born: Claire Elizabeth Huizenga (Jeff), p. 2
53rd ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 2
40th ann. Jerry & Pat Wiebenga, p. 3
Born: Noah Timothy Chervenka (Tim), p. 5
Apr. 2: Christian book store changes location, p. 1
Died: Harold D. Huizenga, 75, p. 2
Died: Edward Blink, 70, p. 2
Died: Harold G. Ringenoldus, 86, p. 2
Died; Ethelyn M. Davisson, 86, p. 2
56th ann. John & Jeanette Wilkens, p. 3
Born: Andrew Jon Holesinger (Jon), p. 3
Born: Colby Sebert Dykstra (Ernie), p. 2
Born: James Patrick Kelly, Jr., (James), p. 8
54th ann. Otto & Thelma Van Vuren, p. 8
52nd ann. Bob & June Sikkema, p. 8
9: Died: Calvin Eslinger, 73, p. 2
Died: Helen Conkwright, 76, p. 2
Died: Charles Daw, 77, p. 2
51st ann. Don & Marie Deelsnyder, p. 2
57th ann. Don & Ruth Brackemyer, p. 2
52nd ann. Bert & Marian Merema, p. 2
48th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 2
Born: Tanner Wayne Huizenga (Cory), p. 2
40th ann. LeRoy & Mary Ann Gossard, p. 3
50th ann. Zepe & Charlotte Barsema, p. 3
1997: Reel # 65:
Apr. 16: J.T. Cullen to break ground Sat., p. 1; see also 4/23/1997, p. 1
Born: Isabel Ann Vander Bleek (Luke), p. 1
Services for Helen M. Conkwright, 76, p. 2
Services for Charles Daw, 77, p. 2
Died: Carol F. Ottens, 59, p. 2
Born: Luke Vander Hoppenworth (Joel), p. 2
Engaged: Bart Leavens & Tami Ottens, p. 3
Engaged: Nolan Eggers & Nichole Rock, p. 3
Married: Terry A. Jensen & Linda K. Robertson, p. 3
Born: Margaret Lee Dransfeld (Hans), p. 3
Kramer: ‘When white turned black’, Sec. 2, p. 1
56th ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, Sec. 2, p. 6
54th ann. Bob & Nell Haan, Sec. 2, p. 6
23: Died: Inez Geerts, 88, p. 2
Died: Michael T. Wingett, 35, p. 2
49th ann. Leroy & Laverta Balk, p. 2
Unique store to open on Main Street (Grandma All’s), p. 2
55th ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, p. 2
50th ann. Stewart & Dellmae Smith, Sec. 2, p. 4
50th ann. Don & Theresa Naftzger, Sec. 2, p. 4
30: Grand Opening at J & E Marine, p. 1
Died: Rena Wiersema, 91, p. 2
42nd ann. Leland & Eunice Swanson, p. 2
Married: Kenneth J. Housenga & Jodi L. Hayes, p. 3
56th ann. Gerald & Marian Ottens, p. 3
Engaged: Mark Brown & Ellen Tritsch, p. 3
40th ann. Al & Phyllis Heun, p. 3
May 7: 49th ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, p. 1
Died: Dorothy Mason, 83, p. 2
Died: Virginia LaLime, 72, p. 2
Died: Thelma Damhoff, 83, p. 2
Died: Mary Morrissey, 82, p. 2
Married: Douglas Tegeler & Angela Christiansen, p. 3
Dutch Days pictures, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Mark Pauluzzi & Donna Grant, Sec. 2, p. 3
51st ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, Sec. 2, p. 6
14: Died: John A. Blink, 76, p. 2
Died: Arnold Zuidema, 67, p. 2
57th ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 2
56th ann. Leroy & Ann Rus, p. 2
42nd ann. Bill & Pauline Koenes, p. 2
37th ann. Frank & Gwen Zuidema, p. 2
57th ann. John & Marie Vredeling, p. 2
Engaged: David Curley & Christa Manning, p. 3
Engaged: Vince Cody & Tracy Andresen, p. 3
Engaged: Patrick Balk & Destini Miche, p. 3
Engaged: Richard Perkins & Sue Rose, p. 3
1997: Reel # 65:
May 14: Kramer: ‘This Baltimore is in the midwest’, p. 5
21: 66th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Ottens, p. 1
Died: Frank Holcomb, 65, p. 2
Died: Winnie Huizenga, 84, p. 2
28: Graduation issue – pictures, Sec. 2
Died: Josephine I. Harvey, 93, p. 2
Services for Winnie Huizenga, 84, p. 2
Kramer: ‘These “cats” like oranges, too!’, p. 3
Born: Taylor Jayann Bauer (Barry), p. 5
June 4: Born: Breanna Joy Eissens (Johnny), p. 1
Died: Loyal Temple, 82, p. 2
50th ann. John & Edna Reynolds, p. 3
Born: Connor Nicklaus Brandt (Brian), p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Anabelle Tucker, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Cowbird caught in the act’, p. 5
50th ann. Paul & Loretta Harter, p. 8
Married: Bart William Leavens & Tami Marie Ottens, p. 8
11: Died: Andrew Johnson, Jr., 84, p. 2
Died: Zepe Barsema, 73, p. 2
50th ann. Donald & Dorothy Houzenga, p. 3
40th ann. Jerry & Marlee Parker, p. 3
46th ann. Jerry & Betty Boelkens, p. 3
Engaged: Steven Bosch & Tara Luchies, p. 3
Engaged: Paul Klimson & Bethany Baker, p. 3
Kramer: ‘A falcon – a kestrel – a hawk’, p. 5
Born: Jennifer Nichole Matje (Matthew), p. 7
18: Spring Valley Reformed to celebrate 25 years of outdoor services, p. 1
Services for Zepe Barsema, 73, p. 2
25th ann. Jerry & Carol Wingett, p. 2
Married: Jeromy Miller & Elizabeth Estilow, p. 2
50th ann. William & Alberdena Hoffman, p. 3
50th ann. Robert & Eleanor Plumley, p. 3
Born: Jordan Steven Farr (Richard), p. 3
50th ann. Del & Trudy VanderHaar, p. 3
68th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Herman Koenes, p. 3
Last year of Albanty High School classes 50 years ago, p. 8
25: Died: Constance Krone, 80, p. 2
Died: Grace Van Zuiden, 89, p. 2
Died: Dave E. Buikema, 89, p. 2
64th ann. Howard & Bella Yarbrough, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Worn to a frazzle’, p. 5
July 3: Died: Henry Buikema, 94, p. 2
Died: Robert J. Higgins, 57, p. 2
Died: Ruth M. Knapp, 95, p. 2
60th ann. Russell & Ardelle Nelson, p. 3
50th ann. Don & Dorothy Houzenga, p. 3
55th ann. Willis & Harriet Schaver, p. 3
1997: Reel # 65:
July 3: Married: Nolan Eggers & Nichole Rock, p. 3
Born: Brevin Edward Mason (Rick), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Finding the red, white and blue’, p. 5
9: Fulton Paper & Computer Supplies holds grand opening, p. 1
Developers start construction (condos), p. 1
Died: Milton J. Perkins, 63, p. 2
Died: Phyllis M. Smith, 64, p. 2
65th ann. Louis & Anna Braun, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Sing, Jenny, sing’, p. 5
16: State funds help complete bike trail, p. 1
Died: Louis R. Schaver, 85, p. 2
Died: Florence Brackemyer, 78, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Foolin’ mother nature’, p. 3
Kramer: ‘But with hammer power!’, p. 5
62nd ann. John & Esther Haan, p. 8
25th ann. Gary & Sandra Keller, p. 8
23: Died: Edith M. Roels, 78, p. 2
Died: Harold Rosenow, 66, p. 2
Died: David Hammond, 82, p. 2
40th ann. Howard & Doris Bielema, p. 2
Engaged: William Ingram III & Nicole Randall, p. 3
44th ann. Russ & Marilyn Muur, p. 3
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kettler, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Condo living at its best’, p.5
30: Illowa Thrift Store moves to new location, p. 1
Final bike trail bids opened Aug. 1, p. 1
Services for Ruth M. Knapp, 95, p. 2
Died: Richard Bagby, 64, p. 2
Engaged: Michael McCunn & Jennifer Wilson, p. 2
Born: Megan Rachel Balk (LaVern), p. 2
Kramer: ‘In a sea of bright yellow’, p. 3
Aug. 6: State releases funds for the windmill, p. 1
Born: Lucas Andrew Wiebenga (Jim), p. 1
Died: Alice Bielema, 83, p. 2
49th ann. Vince & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 2
45th ann. Bernard & Margaret Vogel, p. 3
25th ann. Gary & Cheryl Green, p. 3
Engaged: John Newsom & Michelle Kampe, p. 3
Engaged: Dwayne Jordan & Julie Randolph, p. 3
50th ann. Norman & Gilda Hartman, p. 3
Engaged: Matthew Foster & Monica Brandt, p. 3
Engaged: Todd Knutsen & Tricia Pessman, p. 3
Merema Bros. moved to new location, Sec. 2, p. 1
13: The Pizza Ranch is coming to Fulton in near future, p. 1
New electrical service in town (Giannetto’s), p. 1
Died: Isaac Decker, 99, p. 2
Died: Phyllis Ylitalo, 77, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Aug. 13: Died: Alice Tervelt, 95, p. 2
Died: Susan F. Damhoff, 45, p. 2
46th ann. Irvin & Delia Foster, p. 2
30th ann. Morman & Sharon Criss, p. 3
Engaged: Corey Dykstra & Eva Jewell, p. 3
50th ann. Ed & Murial Kooi, p. 3
Engaged: Gary Bormann & Tammy Merema, p. 3
Kramer: ‘It’s a very primitive creature’, p. 5
20: Wildwood open house this weekend, p. 1 & 3
Recreation Lanes begins large expansion, p. 1
Born: Allison Kay Wiersema (Paul), p. 2
Born: Hunter David Harris (David), p. 2
60th ann. David & Sylvia Buikema, p. 6
40th ann. Melvin & Joan Letcher, p. 6
Engaged: Kevin LaCourse & Kami Wierenga, p. 6
Engaged: Stephen McIntosh & Trisha Brondyke, p. 6
Kramer: ‘This king likes to dig tunnels’, Sec. 2, p. 1
27: 51st ann. Bernard & Dorothy Engelkins, p. 2
48th ann. Art & Rosie Fanderclai, p. 2
Engaged: Mark Smith & Mary Frederick, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Where have all the robins gone?’, p. 6
Sept. 3: Died: Cameron Alber, 29, p. 2
Died: Margaret Van Oosten, 90, p. 2
Died: Glen Rogis, 71, p. 2
30th ann. Larry & Florence Shipma, p. 3
Engaged: James Kisthard & Cara Seegniller, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Just about a couple of bugs’, p. 5
10: 25th ann. Marvin & Deborah Jensen, p. 2
Engaged: Jeffrey Rathje & Kathryn Kramer, p. 2
Engaged: Matt Van Kampen & Tasha Dickau, p. 2
25th ann. Randy & Linda Venema, p. 3
50th ann. Dwight & Jane Webber, p. 3
Engaged: Gregory Choate & Kristi Hartman, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The harvest is on’, p. 5
57th ann. Elmer & Irene Kramer, p. 9
17: 57th ann. George & Ella Mae Moldermaker, p. 1
Died: Edith E. Van Kampen, 86, p. 2
Died: Cecelia Depoorter, 95, p. 2
Died: Clifford Gallentine, 55, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The damsel and the dragon’, p. 5
50th ann. Llewellyn & Maxine Norman, p. 6
50th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 6
40th ann. Larry & Nancy Geerts, p. 6
51st ann. Sebert & Phyllis Dykstra, p. 6
54th ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 6
24: Died: Marie B. Van Vuren, 83, p. 2
Died: Hannah Sherman, 95, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Sept. 24: 51st ann. Fred & Helen Hine, p. 3
Married: John Graham & Kathleen Bolton, p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Beverly Bonneur, p. 3
50th ann. Jean & Leona Borgman, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Listen for the quacks’, p. 6
50th ann. Marvin & Genevieve Huizenga, p. 7
Oct. 1: Died: Dale Frazier, 40, p. 2
Died: Vernon D. Renkes, 89, p. 2
Engaged: Peter Sirna & Tara Siefken, p. 3
Engaged: Christopher Grant & Sherrie Graham, p. 3
40th ann. Leonard & Phyllis Geerts, p. 3
Born: Twins – Abigail Rae & Grace Lorranine Tiesman (Terry), p. 3
40th ann. Harold & Jean Noordt, p. 3
Kramer: ‘If you’re a blind house finch’, Sec. 2, p. 1
8: New party supply store now open (Destini’s), p. 1
Died: Arlon Barsema, 48, p. 2
Died: Evelyn Dykstra, 71, p. 2
Died: Ernest L. Addington, 75, p. 2
Died: Martin Sasala, 75, p. 2
53rd ann. Art & Charlotte Temple, p. 2
Windmill’s progress told, p. 6
52nd ann. Ben & June Diephus, p. 6
Engaged: Matthew Ruess & Monica Bogaard, Sec. 2, p. 5
Engaged: David Sterenberg & Melissa Workman, Sec. 2, p. 5
15: Died: Henry J. Van Zuiden, 79, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Morthland, 75, p. 2
Died: Willis L. Snyder, 71, p. 2
Born: Nicholas Taylor Houzenga (Kent), p. 2
58th ann. Clarence & Adeline Rus, p. 2
Born: Claryssa Kaye Rynders (Mark), p. 2
Engaged: Jason Juehl & Renee Brackemyer, p. 3
Born: Olivia Nicole Craig (James), p. 3
Engaged: Matthew Dzik & Elizabeth Ottens, p. 3
Kramer: ‘A remarkable bird is the pelican’, p. 6
22: Died: Delia M. Foster, 64, p. 2
25th ann. Keith & Ann Huff, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Sewer rats --- eerr- cats’, p. 3
Kramer: ‘It was quite a sight!’, p. 5
Married: Stephen M. McIntosh & Trisha E. Brondyke, p. 5
29: Died: Vickie Weaver, 47, p. 2
Died: William Bos, p. 2
30th ann. James & Mary Damhoff, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Lone bald eagle comes callin’, Sec. 2, p. 1
40th ann. Erwin & Sandy Deelsnyder, Sec. 2, p. 1
Nov. 5: North section bike trail complete, p. 1
Died: Frieda Wood, 91, p. 2
Died: Seymour Voss, 96, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Nov. 5: Died: Everett Brown, stillborn (Dan), p. 2
Died: Jo Ann McLeod, 54, p. 2
Died: Donavon Snyder, 87, p. 2
Died: David Mitchell, 55, p. 2
55th ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 4
Kramer: ‘Come on now..a white coot?’, p. 6
30th ann. James & Mary Damhoff, p. 7
12: Died: Matthew O’Leary, 23, p. 2
Services for David J. Mitchell, 55, p. 2
Died: John Victor Cole, 47, p. 2
Died: Hailey Homan, infant, p. 2
Died: Rolland Proud, 89, p. 2
Died: Beatrice Proud, 86, p. 2
Died: Claus Greve, 84, p. 2
Died: Herman Boerema, 79, p. 2
40th ann. John & Lorraine Bennett, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The lady and the fox’, p. 6
19: Born: Benjamin Wayne Kramer (Wayne), p. 1
Born: Evan Ryan Senneff (Ryan), p. 1
Died: Fred R. Buseman, 78, p. 2
Died: Annabelle Finn, 94, p. 2
Died: Adeline Damhoff, 82, p. 2
45th ann. John & Bea Wiersema, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The white tails are on the move’, p. 3
50th ann. John & Helen Norman, p. 7
Engaged: Paul Mussman & Rhonda Collins, p. 7
26: Died: Fern I. Reedy, 80, p. 2
Died: John H. Bland, 85, p. 2
Died: Reka Houzenga, 88, p. 2
Died: Velma P. Stuit, 86, p. 2
Died: Everdena Ottens, 83, p. 2
62nd ann. Raymond & Liz Rus, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The wild canary is abundant’, p. 4
45th ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, p. 4
Married: James A. Kristhard & Cara C. Seegmiller, Sec. 2, p. 2
Dec. 3: Died: Donald Jessen, 59, p. 2
Engaged: Adam Garey & Danielle Berryman, p. 3
Kramer: ‘It was truly poetry in motion’, Sec. 2, p. 1
51st ann. Ray & Alva Meurs, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Trey Patrick George Simmons (Andy), Sec. 2, p. 6
10: Died: Susan K. McGowan, 29, p. 2
Died: Lester Baptist, 72, p. 2
Died: George Feldt, 90, p. 2
Died: Frank Feldt, 95, p. 2
Died: E. Gwendolyn Britt, 91, p. 2
Died: Lyle Barnhart, 87, p. 2
Died: Joseph Malley, 83, p. 2
1997: Reel # 65:
Dec. 10: Married: Todd Knutsen & Tricia Pessman, p. 3
Born: Alyssa Anne Criss (Richard), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Was it a sharp-skin or a cooper?’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Roy Dwain Rohrbach & Sarah Elizabeth Miley, Sec. 2, p. 5
Born: Ashley Marie Council (Corey), Sec. 2, p. 5
17: Died: Johanna Temple, 73, p. 2
Services for Frank Feldt, 95, p. 2
Died: Lloyd F. Grage, 69, p. 2
Died: James M. Okrasinski, Sr., 62, p. 2
Died: Matthew John Wierema, infant, p. 2
Died: Alice Voss, 81, p. 2
Married: Gary Lee Bormann & Tammy Sue Merema, p. 3
25th ann. Randy & Sheila Balk, p. 3
Married: Corey Dykstra & Eva Jewell, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The Christmas bird’, Sec. 2, p. 1
51st ann. Marvin & Betty Decker, Sec. 2, p. 1
46th ann. Paul & Genevieve Juist, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Andrew Brodh Hager (Denis), Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Derek Joseph Wyn (Joe), Sec. 2, p. 4
24: Kramer: ‘Twas the night before Christman’, p. 1
25th ann. Herbert & Mary Carlson, p. 2
49th ann. Ike & Mary Temple, p. 2
46th ann. Clarence & Jean Kettler, p. 2
Born: Eric Christopher Johnson (Brian), p. 2
Born: Breanna Nicole Sterenberg (Brian), p. 2
River played big part in Albany history (Hanson & Bastian), p. 6
31: Services for Franciscan Sisters – Dorothy Weber, 79, & Gertrude Hearn, 78, p. 2
Died: Clayton Dykema, 83, p. 2
Died: Viola E. Hoese, 91, p. 2
Died: Edwin Holesinger, 71, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A mouse in the house’, p. 3
Reel # 66: A-77526 January 7 – December 30, 1998
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
1998: Reel # 66:
Jan. 7: 41st ann. Jack & Marilyn Dyke, p. 1
Work begins on new 31st Ave., p. 1
Died: Louis H. Braun, 92, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Smith, 85, p. 2
Died: Beatrice Shears, 75, p. 2
Died: George Karas, 74, p. 2
Died: Elmer Houzenga, 76, p. 2
62nd ann. Claus & Florence Bielema, p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
Jan. 7: 65th ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 3
Engaged: James Wiebenga & Holly Tiesman, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Is it a flying frog?’, p. 7
14: Kramer: Fulton’s tower (water) needs replacing’, p. 1
Born: Brandon Merlin Weitzin (Merlin), p. 1; see also 1/21/1998, p. 1
Died: Grace H. Hadley, 88, p. 2
Died: Ann Flikkema, 103, p. 2
Died: Edd Engelkens, Sr., 75, p. 2
Died: Mary L. Wheat, 82, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The feathered garbage disposer’, p. 3
21: Died: Edwin Kruse, 84, p. 2
Died: Janice Cassidy, 64, p. 2
Died: Claude Wiebenga, 85, p. 2
Died: James A. Aggen, 68, p. 2
50th ann. John & Dorothy Heun, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The not so common crow’, p. 3
Engaged: Dean Sweenie & Melissa Doescher, p. 3
45th ann. George & Gertrude Drolema, p. 8
57th ann. Jake & Jennie Venhuizen, p. 8
51st ann. Joe and Audrey Postma, p. 8
28: Died: Elmer Kramer, 82, p. 2
Died: Blanche J. Shear, 96, p. 2
Died: Patricia DeWeerdt, 65, p. 2
Died: Jerry Wiebenga, 63, p. 2
Died: Kathryn Waterstreet, 61, p. 2
65th ann. Cliff & Ada Reisenbigler, p. 2
Kramer: ‘It takes an import to eliminate another’, p. 3
Engaged: Brian Bush & Karin Buikema, p. 3
56th ann. Joe & Florence Wilkens, p. 8
Feb. 4: Stadium Sports Bar & Grill now open, p. 1
57th ann. Henry & Harriet Meurs, p. 1
Died: Kate Van Zuiden, 93, p. 2
Services for Kathryn Waterstreet, 71, p. 2
Born: Liliana Jennie Walsh (Thomas), p. 2
Born: Caroline Margaret Brondyke (Scott), p. 2
MB Box expands its operation, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Is it spring?’, p. 4
Kramer: ‘Caviar, Anyone!!’, p. 7
11: 63rd ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, p. 1
Great River Trail is on target for 1999 completion date, p. 1
Died: John A. Johnson, Sr., 89, p. 2
Died: Pearl Vruno, 73, p. 2
70th ann. Roy & Grace Ven Huizen, p. 2
52nd ann. Harold & Lorraine Huggins, p. 2
50th ann. Ray & Evelyn Damhoff, p. 3
Engaged: Larry Goldensoph & Laura Cox, p. 3
Kramer: ‘There’s a war going on’, Sec. 2, p. 1
1998: Reel # 66:
Feb. 11: Engaged: James Engelkens & Tiffany Marie Flowers, Sec. 2, p. 1
54th ann. Bob & Theresa Merema, Sec. 2, p. 1
18: A new concept for Fulton’s windmill, p. 1
50th ann. Harry & Helen Petersen, p. 3
Born: Justin Richard Jensen (Chris), p. 3
50th ann. Louis & Helen Buikema, p. 3
50th ann. Elmer & Ann Minssen, p. 5
57th ann. Bernard & Katherine Damhoff, p. 5
25th Donald & Linda Damhoff, p. 5
Kramer: ‘Just flying in for a rest’, p. 7
25: 51st ann. Ed & Shirley Wiersema, p. 2
50th ann. Ken & Minnie Huizenga, p. 3
44th ann. Mike & Phyllis Knight, p. 3
51st ann. Ray & Belva Bielema, p. 3
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Eshelman, p. 3
63rd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Smith, p. 3
Kramer: ‘About potatoes and cats!’, p. 5
57th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 5
Mar. 4: Starts new landscaping business (Bridgeview Landscaping), p. 1
Died: Linda Mitchell, 42, p. 2
Died: Ethel Leemhuis, 77, p. 2
Died: Joyce Temple, 68, p. 2
Died: Walter Snyder, 84, p. 2
Merema Bros. open house (new location), p. 3
Born: James Alexander Shipma (Michael), p. 4
Kramer: ‘The patriotic bird returns’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Jamie Wiebenga & Angela Burken, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Sebastian Renaud Georges Mure-Ravaud (Philippe), Secl 2, p. 1
Died: Mary Krac Grajewski (Walter), 86, Sec. 2, p. 3
11: Died: Sister Mary Jeanne Curtsinger, 89, p. 2
Died: Paul Klimstra, 93, p. 2
Died: Anna Naftzger, 103, p. 2
Died: Bernice Faber, 83, p. 2
Kramer: ‘That feisty and nasty Jennie wren’, p. 4
Born: Son of Jenny Anglese and Kris Mitchell, p. 5
Albany fire station remodeling (after a fire) now complete, p. 8
18: Died: Kenneth Burns, 92, p. 2
Died: Gordon Bail, p. 2
Born: Alexandra Nicole Balk (Jim), p. 2
Born: Jacob Allen Holesinger (Terry), p. 2
Kramer: ‘About birds, fowl and grass’, p. 5
Engaged: James Melton & Nichole Schaver, p. 5
Engaged: Todd Parker & Amanda Meier, p. 7
50th ann. Gene & Mary Bonneur, p. 7
45th ann. Henry & Irma Wiersema, p. 7
Born: Benjamin Garrett Bielema (Alan), Sec. 2, p. 2
25: Died: Marjorie Witt,77, p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
Mar. 25: Died: Bernard Baker, 88, p. 2
Died: Viola M. Van Kampen, 61, p. 2
Died: Susie Kocisko, 91, p. 2
Died: Julius Medenblik, 84, p. 2
Married: Adam Garey & Danielle Berryman, p. 3
50th ann. Edward & Mary Foster, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The mussel can’t flex its muscle’, p. 7
Born: Richard Hundley Carpenter (Todd), p. 8
45th ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 8
Born: Kara Sue Cosgrove (Ray), p. 10
Apr. 1: Albany firemen plan open house (remodeled bldg.), p. 1 & Sec. 2, p. 1-3
Died: Grace Voss, 95, p. 2
36th ann. John & Jeannette Vanderlaan, p. 2
50th ann. Russell & Beverly DeWeerdt, p. 2
Married: Jason Lee Kuehl & Renee Ann Brackemyer, p. 3
50th ann. Melvin & Marcella VanZuiden, p. 3
Kramer: ‘just a bit of dis and dat’, p. 5
55th ann. Otto & Thelma Van Vuren, p. 5
53rd ann. Bob & June Sikkema, p. 5
8: Died: Floyd Holesinger, 73, p. 2
Died: Betty McDowell, p. 2
58th ann. Don & Ruth Brackmeyer, p. 2
50th ann. Willard & Alice Gould, p. 3
49th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 3
53rd ann. Bert & Marian Merema, p. 3
36th ann. Bill & Lynne Loerop, p. 3
57th ann. John & Jeannette Wilkens, p. 3
30th ann. Larry & Rita Zeeryp, p. 3
52nd ann. Don & Marie Deelsnyder, p. 3
Engaged: Christopher Zemko & Cynthia Tenboer, p. 3
Engaged: Lloyd Wicker & Heidi Boeck, p. 3
Kramer: ‘This one is not a bad sparrow’, p. 5
15: Joan’s Beginnings changes hands, p. 1
Died: Jeanette L. Moody, 89, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Kathryn Doescher, p. 3
50th Leroy & LaVerta Balk, p. 3
J.T. Cullen to have open house, May 2 (new facility), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Scaups and coots are newest migrators’, Sec. 2, p. 1
57th ann. Albert & Evelyn Brondyke, Sec. 2, p. 3
22: Windmill cost estimates exceed expectations, p. 1
Died: Grace A. Ven Huizen, 87, p. 2
Died: William Marcum, 78, p. 2
Died: Benjamin Huizenga, 84, p. 2
Died: Robert O. Brainerd, Jr., 76, p. 2
Died: Leah Highland, 86, p. 2
Died: George Sharer, 83, p. 2
Born: Joseph Michael Douglas Van Zuiden (Dennis), p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
Apr. 22: 50th ann. Raymond & Lorraine Schaver, p. 3
56th ann. Gerald & Evelyn Sharer, p. 3
Adoption: Twins – Steve & Terry Boonstra (Kevin & Julie), p. 3
Kramer: ‘The Canadas take up residence’, Sec. 2, p. 1
29: Died: CoraBelle Tegeler, 79, p. 2
Died: John Christiansen, 92, p. 2
50th ann. Jay & Alberta Brondyke, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The swallows return’, p. 5
Kramer: ‘Why a windmill’, p. 7
Engaged: Michael McQuiston & Heather Feldt, p. 10
Engaged: David Huizenga & Traci West, p. 10
Engaged: Kurt Miller & Amie Dietz, p. 10
May 6: 43rd ann. Leland & Eunice Swanson, p. 1
Died: Bernice Lawrenz, 87, p. 2
Married: Paul Matthew Mussmann & Brenda Sue Collins, p. 2
50th ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Now they’re saying birds divorce’, p. 5
Dutch Days pictures – Sec. 2, p. 1
57th ann. Leroy & Ann Rus, Sec. 2, p. 2
Engaged: Michael Lane & Melinda Johnson, Sec. 2, p. 3
Opens new variety store (Center Stage), Sec. 2, p. 6
13: City helps fund Fulton’s windmill project, p. 1
52nd ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, p. 2
57th ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 3
43rd ann. Bill & Pauline Koenes, p. 3
38th ann. Frank & Gwen Zuidema, p. 3
58th ann. John & Marie Vredeling, p. 4
Kramer: ‘Papa bluebird didn’t get to see his kids’, p. 5
Born: Anna Grace Kuper (Dean), p. 8
20: Died: Lewis Pessman, 69, p. 2
Died: Charles Heusinkveld, 93, p. 2
67th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Ottens, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The wanderers spend the summer at home’, p. 7
Great River trail plans ceremony (ground breaking) in Rapids City, p. 8
Born: Nicole Rose Pessman (Jeremy), p. 9
Born: Hannah Marie Pannell (Ed), p. 9
27: Died: Alice Van Zuiden, 73, p. 2
Died: Lyle A. Decker, 58, p. 2
40th ann. Allen & Carol Holesinger, p. 3
Married: Howard C. Neese II & Renae Marie Pepperling, p. 3
Born: Keaton Michael Smeltzly (Michael), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Parental guidance … or a military operation’, p. 5
25th ann. Lowell & Sue Marsh, p. 5
Graduation issue – pictures, Sec. 2
June 3: Fulton again has siren after many years of silence, p. 1
Bike trail shelter is added, p. 1
Grand opening of Great River Trail Saturday, June 6, p. 1
1998: Reel # 66:
June 3: Died: Maggie Hoogheem, 96, p. 2
Died: Thomas Wiersema, p. 2
Died: Della M. Everts, 86, p. 2
Died: Marvin Eizenga, 77, p. 2
Born: Anthony Parker Cady (Vince), p. 2
Engaged: Todd Luchies & Kinza Dyrud, p. 2
Engaged: Jeffrey Ryder & Anna Maurici, p. 2
50th ann. William & Amelia Huggins, p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Janet Kooi, p. 3
Kramer: ‘An avian killer is on the loose’, p. 5
10: Open house celebration underway (Witt’s End), p. 1
Grand opening for first section of Great River Trail, p. 1
Died: Hugh Senneff, 79, p. 2
Died: Wilma Welch, 78, p. 2
Born: Twins – Benjamin Nolan & Samuel Isaac Fanderclai (Mark), p. 2
47th ann. Jerry & Betty Boelkens, p. 2
Engaged: Jonathan Duey & Sarah Hanson, p. 3
Kramer: ‘It was a flash of Yellow through the trees’, p. 5
17: 69th ann. Herman & Betty Koenes, p. 1
Died: Raymond Rus, 81, p. 2
Died: Marguerite Ingwerson, 75, p. 2
Died: Ida Mae Sikkema, 86, p. 2
Died: Marjorie Blink, 68, p. 2
Died: Martha Gillogly, 95, p. 2
Born: Alex Joseph Vogel (Joe), p. 2
65th ann. Howard & Della Yarbrough, p. 2
Kramer: ‘About catfish, turtles and even cats’, p. 3
44th ann. Harold & Helen Smith, p. 3
40th ann. Harvey & Roberta Bush, p. 5
25th ann. Daniel & Wanda Huff, p. 5
40th ann. Harlan & Gen Tiesman, p. 5
33rd ann. Art & Marcia Temple, p. 7
38th ann. Dick & Maxine Whistler, p. 7
32nd ann. Les & Julie Dornbush, p. 7
51st ann. Paul & Loretta Harter, p. 7
24: Final loop link is blacktopped (bike trail), p. 1
35th ann. Dallas & Margaret Peterson, p. 2
40th ann. Arlyn & Pat Zuidema, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Big eyes and round fingernails’, p. 5
July 1: Kramer: ‘Myths about bats and earwigs’, p. 2
50th ann. James & Ruth Ann Rosenow, p. 2
Born: Allison Kate Griebel (Mark), p. 2
49th ann. Ed & Nora Bush, p. 3
34th ann. Marion & Karen VanderVinne, p. 3
30th ann. Martin & Judy Vogel, p. 3
8: Died: M. L. Andrews, 88, p. 2
Died: Fred Burgrabe, 68, p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
July 8: Died: Arthur Garvan, 73, p. 2
Died: George Piersol, 76, p. 2
50th ann. Allen & Lois Dykstra, p. 2
40th ann. Bob & Arlene Stuart, p. 2
Born: Megan Arlene Hughes (Sean), p. 2
Born: Brady Stuart Judge (Greg), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Nurseries to please the most fastidious’, p. 5
Abbott family reunion celebrates sesquicentennial farm, p. 6
15: Died: Hazel Fiet, 86, p. 2
Died: Raymond L. Gideonsen, 95, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Anyone for a snake egg omelette?’, p. 3
Born: Camerin Kay Huizenga (Matt), p. 3
63rd ann. John & Esther Haan, p. 5
Engaged: Thomas Millard & Charme Bush, p. 5
22: Bald Eagle Nursery has new owners, p. 1
Fulton may go on its own to build new water tower, p. 1
Died: Jennie Schipper, 93, p. 2
Engaged: Chad Engelkins & Shannon Arrington, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Here’s two noisy redheads’, p. 3
29: Died: Maxine Martin, 82, p. 2
Died: Peter L. Balk, 77, p. 2
Died: Donald Noordt, 67, p. 2
Died: Ruby A. Voss, 73, p. 2
Died: Clarence Schroeder, 83, p. 2
Engaged: DeSean Williams & Becky DeZeeuw, p. 2
50th ann. Vincent & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Just what did that owl eat?’, p. 7
Aug. 5: Died: Nancy Haiduck, 65, p. 2
Died: Donald Wilkins, 90, p. 2
Died: Willis Koenes, 82, p. 2
Died: Joan Noble, 70, p. 2
Died: Dale Wessels, 59, p. 2
50th ann. Alfred & Evelyn Workman, p. 2
50th ann. Richard & Betty Edwards, p. 5
60th ann. Donald & Coramae Bush, p. 5
Kramer: ‘The Mississippi lobster’, Sec. 2, p. 1
12: Died: Michael Franzen, 21, p. 2
Died: Henry Poel, 91, p. 2
29th ann. Jerry & Val Bush, p. 2
50th ann. Stan & Jeanne Borgman, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Fall must be very near’, p. 5
Married: Christopher Frank Zemko & Cynthia Ruth Tenboer, p. 7
Bastian: July & August 1886, Sec. 2, p. 1
19: Martin House willed to city, p. 1
Cullen Co. 40th anniversary/open house Aug. 22, p. 1
57th ann. John & Edna Johnson, p. 1
Died: Wendell Heiken, 70, p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
Aug. 19: Died: Robert Tenboer, 54, p. 2
50th ann. Elmer & Alberta Vander Eide, p. 3
50th ann. Carl & Wilma Vander Eide, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Season of the cicadas and a killer beetle gains foothold, Sec, 2, p. 1
Born: Allyson Nicole Bush (Drew), Sec. 2, p. 2
26: Died: Donald Baker, 62, p. 2
Died: Hazel Ziegler, 81, p. 2
Died: Eda Nystrom, p. 2
Married: James Wiebenga & Holly Tiesman, p. 3
Engaged: Jared Huizenga & Suzanne Diconza, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Three creatures make comeback; one declines’, p. 5
Sept. 2: Council accepts Martin House by Resolution, p. 1
Died: Vivian Dennes, 83, p. 2
Died: Robert B. Betha, 57, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Several varieties fof bright whites’, p. 7
60th ann. Bill & June Metcalf, p. 8
Born: Son of Nolan & Nichole Eggers, p. 8
9: Died: Marion Snyder, 85, p. 2
Died: Helen Carpenter, 88, p. 2
Died: Carl Lindstrom, 84, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Let’s talk about those predators’, p. 3
Born: Ashlee Nicole Caraker (Tony), p. 3
Married: Earle Amman & Marjorie Kisthard, p. 3
Engaged: Matthew Goodding & Carrie Smith, p. 5
Engaged: Jason Gradert & Kris Fanderclai, p. 5
16: Council and historical society discuss museum, p. 1
Died: Lloyd Humphrey, 54, p. 2
Died: Marvin P. Dykstra, 66, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Flying – by day and by night’, p. 6
52nd ann. Sebert & Phyllis Dykstra, p. 6
50th ann. Herm & Marge Dracht, p. 8
55th ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 8
58th ann. George & Ella Mae Moldermaker, p. 8
52nd Bob & Helen Temple, p. 8
23: Open house at the new River City Hair & Nails, p. 1
Bald Eagle open house (new owners), p. 1
Died: John H. Smith, 84, p. 2
Died: Robert Heller, 82, p. 2
Died: William Stoermer III, 73, p. 2
52nd ann. Fred & Helen Hine, p. 2
40th ann. Arnold & Marilyn Huizenga, p. 2
51st ann. Harold & Bev Bonneur, p. 2
Born: Isaac Nathaniel Kutchman (Adam), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Lack of cows may cause cowbirds extinction’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Todd Luchies & Kinza Dyrud, Sec. 2, p. 2
Married: Dean Sweenie & Melissa Doescher, Sec. 2, p. 2
40th ann. Joe & Donna Haan, Sec. 2, p. f
1998: Reel # 66:
Sept. 30: Died: Kenneth Osborn, 68, p. 2
Born: Hannah Elizabeth Buikema (Craig), p. 2
Born: Makena Lynn Chervenka (Tim), p. 2
50th ann. Maurice & Loretta Vander Vinne, p. 3
Married: Chad Engelkens & Shannon Arrington, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Where have all the woodys gone?’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Oct. 7: City attempts to finance water tower, p. 1
50th ann. Gerald & Marjorie Hook, p. 3
43rd ann. Dick & Ruth Buikema, p. 3
54th ann. Art & Charlotte Temple, p. 3
50th ann. Frank & Pauline Dykstra, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Migrating was nasty last weekend’, p. 5
14: New business has grand opening (Barak’s Truck Service), p. 1
Died: Alice Fiet-Kolk, 83, p. 2
Died: Melvin Hanson, 68, p. 2
Died: Alice Loerop, p. 2
Born: Haley Rose Schrader (Joe), p. 2
Kramer: ‘As two flyers prepare for winter…another one heads south’, p. 3
Married: Michael Rus & Misty Carroll, p. 5
21: Born: Hunter Alexander Melton (James), p. 1
Died: Donald Murray, 88, p. 2
Died: Gloria Sanders, 67, p. 2
Died: Richard Anglese, 40, p. 2
Died: Jerry L. Parker, 63, p. 2
Died: Charles E. Martindale, 94, p. 2
Married: Jonathan David Duey & Sarah R. Hanson, p. 3
Kramer: ‘That long-billed game bird’, p. 6
Born: Jacob William Hamstra (Richard), p. 6
28: Died: Harrison H. Wheeler, 79, p. 2
Died: Agnes E. McCune, 87, p. 2
Died: Fern Crabtree, 64, p. 2
Died: Inez Sterenberg, 84, p. 2
Died: Bruce Christiansen, Sr., 80, p. 2
49th ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A bad winter? Let’s ask the wooly bear’, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Boelkens, p. 3
Nov. 4: Died: John M. Lucke, 47, p. 2
Married: Brian Edward Jones & Angela Rose Snyder, p. 3
Married: Andrew Chrisman & Jennifer Adamson, p. 3
Born: Triplets – Chelsey, Katie & Rachel Schnack (David), p. 3
55th ann. Marion & Ruth Vogel, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Just three more nasty little buggers’, Sec. 2, p. 1
56th ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, Sec. 2, p. 4
A look at building windmills in Holland, Sec. 2, p. 5
11: New craft and dog grooming business opens (Country Gift Baskets0, p. 1
Born: Adam Joseph Tiesman (Darrell), p. 2
Services for John M. Lucke, 47, p. 2
1998: Reel # 66:
Nov. 11: Died: Fay C. Landis, 85, p. 2
Died: Katherine Williams, 66, p. 2
Born: Marissa Eileen Bormann (Gary), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Scared? But it’s only a fliedermaus’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Married: Eugene Bush & Wilma J. Schrader, Sec. 2, p. 1
18: Died: Sylvia Witt, 86, p. 2
Died: Wendell Morine, 73, p. 2
Died: Phyllis V. Hoese, 69, p. 2
Died: Irma Balk, 85, p. 2
Born: Madison Alexis Silvest (Steve), p. 3
46th ann. John & Bea Wiersema, p. 3
42nd ann. Leon & Joyce Ottens, p. 4
Kramer: ‘They’re probably getting nervous’, Sec. 2, p. 1
25: Born: Ashley Elizabeth Tiesman (Randy), p. 1
Died: Eugene P. Vogel, 84, p. 2
Kramer: ‘No traps needed for this mouser’, Sec. 2, p. 1
46th ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 1
Dec. 2: Mayor will sign windmill contract in the Netherlands, p. 1
Died: Margaret Fisher, 77, p. 2
Died: Rebecca Huizenga, 26, p. 2
Died: Andrew Bielema, 93, p. 2
Died: Jacob Lyle Lindstrom, infant, p. 2
52nd ann. Ray & Alva Meurs, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A waterfowl with a feather duster’, Sec. 2, p. 1
9: Mayor signs windmill contract, p. 1
49th ann. Leonard & Lois Spangler, p. 2
Died: Evelyn Vandivier, 72, p. 2
Died: Richard L. Lawrence, 68, p. 2
Married: David Ray Huizenga & Traci Lynn West, p. 2
Married: Chris Lowery & Velvet Franck, p. 2
Born: Twins – Kody Michael & Kaleb Ray (Becky Lowery), p. 2
Born: Mikayla Rose Medendorp (Dan), p. 2
25th ann. Bill & Bonnie Mitchell, p. 3
Kramer: ‘All dressed for Christmas’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Engaged: Jon Ritterbush & Laura Holesinger, Sec. 2, p. 3
16: Car wash/laundromat fully operational (Albany), p. 1
Died: Edward E. Newendyke, 81, p. 2
Died: Jesse Jaarsma, 91, single, p. 1
Died: Beulah Sullivan, 88, p. 2
Died: Henry Schipper, 80, p. 2
Born: Twins – Katelyn Nicole & Jessica Linn VanderEide (Jeff), p. 2
Married: Erick James Meier & Brandy Jo Stevenson, p. 3
69th ann. Henry & Maggie Van Zuiden, p. 3
50th ann. Ike & Mary Ann Temple, p. 3
30th ann. Dale & Darlene Ketelsen, p. 3
47th ann. Paul & Gen Juist, p. 5
Kramer: ‘But it’s just a coot’, Sec. 2, p. 1
1998: Reel # 66:
Dec. 16: Engaged: David Gree & Rebecca Norman, Sec. 2, p. 2
23: Died: Robert E. Kohl, 56, p. 2
Died: Cornelia Stuart, 94, p. 2
Died: William Zaagman, 73, p. 2
52nd ann. Marv & Betty Decker, p. 2
60th ann. Edward & Helen Wierema, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The flying reforester’, p. 3
30: Died: Charles Adams, 85, p. 2
Died: Janette Renkes, 90, p. 2
Died: Jennie Buikema, 92, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Kettler, 81, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Our raptors on display’, p. 7
Reel # 67: A-80029 January 6 – December 29, 1999
Fulton Journal: Fulton, Illinois (Documented by Harvey Geerts, July 2015)
1999: Reel # 67:
Jan. 6: Born: Paige Mckencie MacGrath (Zachary), p. 1
Died: Fred C. Turney, 89, p. 2
Died: Bernadine Burkley, 79, p. 2
Died: Glenn E. Jones, Sr., 75, p. 2
Born: Lillianne Margaret Nelson (Jeremy), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Man and crow never have trusted each other’, p. 3
66th ann. Lloyd & Winifred Smith, p. 3
13: Johnson Oil takes over Horizon, p. 1
Died: Harvey L, Wiersema, 81, p. 2
Died: Sister Mary Justina Hickey, 97, p. 2
Died: Sue Cady, 90, p. 2
60th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Meurs, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Pigeon, no – rock dove, yes’, p. 3
42nd ann. Jack & Marilyn Dyke, p. 3
52nd ann. Harold & Ramona Renkes, p. 3
52nd ann. Joe & Audrey Postma, p. 3
20: Died: Sister Mary Mark Hayne, p. 2
Engaged: Shawn Mask & Jessica Riedesel, p. 2
56th ann. Joe & Florence Wilkens, p. 2
Kramer: ‘This fox is truly foxy’, p. 3
Born: Triplets – 2 boys, 1 girl, Don & Judy Kauerauf, p. 3
50th ann. Glenn & Rhea Bechtel, p. 3
50th ann. Richard & Grace Beswick, p. 5
27: Died: Harold H. Wierenga, 80, p. 2
Died: Henry Van Zuiden, 90, p. 2
Died: George A. Hunter, 81, p. 2
Died: Kathryn Bush, 98, p. 2
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Jake VenHuizen, p. 2
Born: Kourtney Elaine Heun (Kurt), p. 3
1999: Reel # 67:
Jan. 27: Born: Daughter of Anthony and Debra Szabo, p. 3
50th ann. Vernon & Mary Holesinger, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Are the robins giving us hope?’, p. 6
Feb. 3: Died: Gary V. Keller, 51, p. 2
Died: Genevieve R. Klavenga, 81, p. 2
50th ann. Marvin & Delores Heun, p. 2
Born: Tyler Matthew Sweenie (Donald), p. 2
Born: Michael Andrew Berg (Dan), p. 2
54th ann. Howard & Gertrude Huizenga, p. 2
58th ann. Henry & Marian Meinsma, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Flying with a bird brain’, p. 2
Born: Cole Michael McClary (Michael), p. 3
Born: Bethany Sue Prillwitz (Scott), p. 9
10: Died: Della Yarbrough, 86, p. 2
Died: Rias Spetz, 85, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Buikema, 90, p. 2
Died: Paul A. Witt, 81, p. 2
Died: Bernard Borgman, 82, p. 2
Died: Grace Sikkema, 83, p. 2
55th ann. Bob & Theresa Merema, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Ice-free Mississippi brings back migrants’, p. 3
53rd ann. Harold & Lorraine Huggins, p. 4
Born: Victoria Rose Goldensoph (Scott), p. 6
Married: James Quinton Lind & Angela M. Kraft, Sec. 2, p. 1
58th ann. Henry & Harriet Meurs, Sec. 2, p. 1
64th ann. Allen & Henrietta Fiet, Sec. 2, p. 1
25th ann. Arnold & Jan VanderEide, Sec. 2, p. 2
50th ann. Clarence & Alfretta Meurs, Sec. 2, p. 4
Married: James A. Engelkens & Tiffany M. Flowers, Sec. 2, p. 5
51st ann. Ray & Evelyn Damhoff, Sec. 2, p. 5
17: Died: Geneva Stuart, 76, p. 2
Died: Cathy Ehredt, 38, p. 2
Died: Mabel Hook, 91, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Sleepin carefully … with one eye open’, p. 3
24: Fulton’s windmill takes shape in Heiligerlee, p. 1 & 10
Died: Allen Fiet, 86, p. 2
Died: Harry Venema, 82, p. 2
Died: Jake Huizenga, 86, p. 2
Born: Connor Stewart Smith (Terry), p. 2
58th ann. Bernard & Katherine Damhoff, p. 2
50th ann. Henry & Leona Legal, p. 2
50th ann. Robert & Faye Burkhardt, p. 2
Kramer: ‘What’s this fat little bird doing here?’, p. 3
Engaged: Andrew Dornbush & Kimberly Buis, p. 3
40th ann. Paul & Judith Van Kampen, p. 3
35th ann. Thomas & Thelma Warner, p. 3
58th ann. Mitchell & Elva Tiesman, p. 3
1999: Reel # 67:
Feb. 24: 59th ann. Allen & Dorothy Poel, p. 3
52nd ann. Ed & Shirley Wiersema, p. 3
51st ann. Ken & Min Huizenga, p. 3
38th ann. Gordon & Jane Sissing, p. 3
Born: Emma Elizabeth Ivory (Sean), p. 3
45th ann. Mike & Phyllis Knight, p. 4
Mar. 3: Died: Fern Sikkema. 90, p. 2
Died: Pearl Heun, 95, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Not enough fur for a barbie’, p. 3
44th ann. Wilbert & Millie Heun, p. 3
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Tegeler, p. 3
52nd ann. Ray & Belva Bielema, p. 4
45th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ziegler, p. 7
10: Midwest Realtors opens on Main Street, p. 1
Died: Bessie Housenga, 91, p. 2
Died: Irene St. Ores, 81, p. 2
Died: Albert Grady, 83, p. 2
Died: Jacob Van Kampen, Jr., 90, p. 2
Died: Sister Mary Esther Tabler, 84, p. 2
Died: Dorcas Ayers, 89, p. 2
Died: Carrie M. Gilligan, 78, p. 2
Died: David Ven Huizen, 93, p. 2
Died: Henry Schaver, 84, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Residents get answers to bird shortage’, p. 3
Born: Taylor Ann Curley (David), p. 3
Born: Kristina Carmen Plaza (Javier), p. 3
Engaged: Brian Dykstra & Lisa DeWaard, p. 7
17: Died: Chester A. Hoeksema, 87, p. 2
Died: Margaret Mae Kiger, p. 2
Born: Cody Alan Littlejohn (Rusty), p. 2
Born: Zachary Donald Holesinger (Tim), p. 2
Engaged: Joel DeJong & Melissa Dopson, p. 4
51st ann. Gene & Mary Bonneur, p. 6
58th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Glazier, p. 6
37th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Glazier, p. 6
Kramer: ‘Now that red-head was mighty mad’, p. 10
Born: Rachael Marie Veenstra (Ralph), p. 10
45th ann. Allan & Lucy Voss, p. 10
24: Gives tentative schedule for windmill erection, p. 1
Died: Louis Borgman, 78, p. 2
Died: Otto Emmert, 93, p. 2
Died: Ernest Johnson, 91, p. 2
Born: Tyler Harry Boswell (Bryan), p. 2
Born: Matthew Paul Wiersema (Paul), p. 3
Kramer: ‘But is it just a common sparrow?’, p. 5
Engaged: Rick Buikema & Angela Morales, p. 9
31: Died: Jan Schuitema, 81, p. 2
1999: Reel # 67:
Mar. 31: Died: Eugene Eshelman, 77, p. 2
Died: Henry Carstens, 82, p. 2
Died: Marie L. Van Kampen, 74, p. 2
Died: David Shipma, 84, p. 2
Died: George Conner, 62, p. 2
55th ann. Lambert & Jennie Pessman, p. 2
56th ann. Otto & Thelma Van Vuren, p. 2
54th ann. Bob & June Sikkema, p. 2
Born: Jace Michael Snyder (Jason0, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Many people call it That Blasted Bird’, p. 3
50th ann. Gerald & Jean Norman, p. 3
Engaged: Allyn Koenes & Suellina Luskey, p. 3
53rd ann. Meno & Lois Bush, p. 3
Engaged: Aaron Curtis & Jamie Pickens, p. 3
Apr. 7: 54th ann. Bert & Marian Merema, p. 1
“The Cow” comes to town, p. 1
New owners of repair business (B. & J. Auto), p. 1
51st ann. Ed & Mary Foster, p. 1
Died: Delbert Nelson, 80, p. 2
Died: Russell Davis, 69, p. 2
Died: Hilda M. Kramer, 80, p. 2
Died: Virgil Hartman, Sr., 75, p. 2
Died: Claus Bielema, 87, p. 2
53rd ann. Don & Marie Deelsnyder, p. 2
59th ann. Don & Ruth Brackemyer, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The great one has returned’, p. 3
58th ann. John & Jeanette Wilkens, p. 3
Born: Zachary Richard Hotchkiss (Rich), p. 5
14: Died: Patrica L. Wiersema, 58, p. 2
Died: Victor J. Dykema, 82, p. 2
Died: Gertrude Huizenga, 84, p. 2
Died: James F. Scalf, 72, p. 2
Born: Tess Katalina Saavedra (Hugo), p. 2
Kramer: ‘The family life of redbreasts’, p. 3
50th ann. Henry & Cora Mae Norman, p. 7
21: Fulton Museum opens this weekend, p. 1
Died: Elizabeth Jane Rumfelt, 61, p. 2
42nd ann. Leroy & Mary Ann Gossard, p. 2
56th ann. Bob & Nell Haan, p. 2
51st ann. Leroy & Laverta Balk, p. 2
58th ann. Al & Evelyn Brondyke, p. 2
Engaged: Brett Shallenburger & Carrie Roeder, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Mississippi fish ok to eat’, p. 5
Born: Faith Susan Kennedy (Kyle), p. 7
28: Dutch Days celebrates 25 years, p. 1
58th ann. Gerald & Marian Ottens, p. 1
Died: David Buikema, 85, p. 2
1999: Reel # 67:
Apr. 28: Born: Tyler Owen-Doescher Green (Tim), p. 2
50th ann. Richard & Futh Van Zuiden, p. 3
Kramer: ‘A couple of Cats in Mississippi’, p. 3
35th ann. Gerald & Jeanne Hoese, p. 3
25th ann. Pete & Kathy Carlson, p. 4
Married: Dale Felderman & Lorrie Miller, p. 5
May 5: Fulton’s windmill being shipped, p. 1
Meet Wilhelmina Delftina de Kooe (Blue Moo), p. 1
Died: Esther Haan, 81, p. 2
Died: Dorothy Sharer, 75, p. 2
44th ann. Leland & Eunice Swanson, p. 2
59th ann. Don & Loretta Huizenga, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The light of her life’, p. 3
Dutch Days – pictures, Sec. 2, p. 1
12: Grand re-opening at Buck’s Barn, p. 1
Bank’s change name (Marquette Bank), p. 1
51st ann. Stan & Marge Bielema, p. 1
59th ann. John & Marie Vredeling, p. 1
Died: Dorothy Garrett, 70, p. 2
Died: Vernon B. Meinsma, p. 2
Died: James E. Gearing, 59, p. 2
50th ann. Roland & Lola Klimstra, p. 2
Kramer: ‘They’re not all bad’, p. 3
53rd ann. Allen & Marie Dornbush, p. 3
Married: Andrew Charles Dornbush & Kimberly Marie Buis, p. 5
19: Windmill work has started, p. 1
Died: Gerald S. Stewart, 93, p. 2
Died: Richard Bielema, 87, p. 2
Born: Sierra Mae Marie Phillips (Tim), p. 3
Kramer: ‘Observations about nature’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Ashley Lauren Mensch (Chuck), Sec. 2, p. 1
68th ann. Garrett & Gertie Ottens, Sec. 2, p. 2
26: Graduation issue – pictures, Sec. 2
25th ann. Danny & Brenda Lipes, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The early nester shows her offspring’, p. 3
Opens new tanning business (Gold Sun Tanning), p. 3
Donates Lincoln Highway marker, p. 6
June 2: Windmill ground breaking ceremony to be held Sunday, p. 1
Died: Marion Vogel, 75, p. 2
Died: Lida B. Etnyre, 86, p. 2
Died: William H. Ritenour, 82, p. 2
Born: Robert Boston Leininger (Kent), p. 2
Kramer: ‘Bluebird research proves enlightening’, p. 3
50th ann. William & Betty Schaver, p. 5
9: Fulton’s windmill – day 1, p. 1, 6, 10
50th anniversary: Ardelle Juhl & Russ Nelson, p. 4
Died: Alvin Koenes, 77, p. 2
1999: Reel # 67:
June 9: Died: Clara Groh, 84, p. 2
Died: Harriet J. Straite, 75, p. 2
Died: Lois I. Decker, 70, p. 2
Died: Howard L. Yarbrough, 85, p. 2
Died: Louise Jennings, 76, p. 2
Died: Marie Colman, 94, p. 2
Died: Father Frank Draude, 76, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Where were the Mayflies this May?, p. 3
48th ann. Jerry & Betty Boelkens, p. 3
Married: George Vodden & Jill Wiebenga, p. 5
70th ann. Herman & Betty Koenes, p. 5
40th ann. Janvrin & Carol Faber, p. 5
60th ann. George & Lauretta Wiebenga, p. 7
40th ann. Dale & Myona McKenna, p. 7
Engaged: William Purdy & Kathleen Brauch, p. 7
16: Died: Pearle M. Slaymaker, 84, p. 2
52nd ann. Paul & Loretta Harter, p. 2
Engaged: Brendon Huisingh & Lonna Keller, p. 2
Albany woman writes history book about Albany, p. 2
Kramer: ‘But it’s not a bird’, p. 3
40th ann. Ron & Nancy Shear, p. 3
Fast progress – day 10, windmill, p. 5
50th ann. Robert & Lucille Buikema, p. 6
45th ann. Harold & Helen Smith, p. 6
25th ann. Dale & Janie Johnson, p. 8
23: Lincoln Highway fountain found, p. 1
Newton Zion to observe 90th anniversary, p. 2
Born: Collin Joseph Schipper (Brian), p. 2
Progress continues – day 17, windmill, p. 3
40th ann. Henry & Katherine Smith, p. 4
25th ann. Morrie & Sandy Goodell, p. 4
Kramer: ‘It was a flash of orange’, p. 5
53rd ann. Warren & Rosemary Edwards, p. 5
50th ann. Dwight & Irma Hoogheem, p. 6
June 30: Kramer: ‘Pond lily alert’, p. 1
Died: Gertrude S. Blackert, 92, p. 2
Died: Anna Bonneur, 92, p. 2
Died: Imke Schuitema, 79, P. 2
Bprn: Emma Jean Kuehl (Jason), p. 2
Windmill makes rapid changes – day 24, p. 2
Married: Thomas Vogel & Jennifer Burrus, p. 2
50th ann. Ed & Nora Bush, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The paint is bound to get spread out more’, p. 4
Engaged: Jon Thoreson & Amy Leemhuis, p. 4
Born: Dylan Jon Wilkens (Amie), p. 4
57th ann. Willis & Harriet Schaver, p. 7
50th ann. Larry & Clara Barr, p. 7
1999: Reel # 67:
June 30: 35th ann. Marion & Karen Vander Vinne, p. 10
July 7: Council discusses 4th St. 2-way traffic, p. 1
Died: John C. Jones, 84, p. 2
Died: Mary Wood, 95, p. 2
Died: Arthur Carlson, 58, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Everybody hates me..nobody likes me..guess I’ll eat a fish’, p. 3
Base unit (windmill) nears completion, p. 6
Born: Lindsey Marie Medenblik (Dan), p. 6
14: Shell to add diesel island, p. 1
Ceremony marks completion of base of Fulton’s windmill, p. 1, 2
Died: Vernon J. DeWeerdt, 73, p. 2
Died: Lois Emmert, 76, p. 2
Died: Ruth E. Legel, 85, p. 2
Married: Shawn Mask & Jessica Riedesel, p. 3
Married: Dion Glen Eberts & Jamie Kathleen Heaps, p. 3
Kramer: ‘Nature’s Stealth fighter’, p. 5
Born: Mitchell Pete Rynders (Mark), p. 5
Engaged: Charles Wiebenga & Erin Murphy, p. 9
Engaged: Scott Branan & Devera Wilbur, p. 9
21: Died: Henry VanOosten, 77, p. 2
Died: Anna Buikema, 88, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The chippier chippie’, p. 3
Born: Cassandra Marie Callahan (Tomas), p. 7
46th ann. Russ & Marilyn Muur, p. 7
28: Water tower bids sent back for reconsideration, p. 1
City asks for bids for new city building, p. 1
Engaged: Paul Selser & Jaime Sides, p. 2
Engaged: Shane Littlejohn & Kathy Kreuder, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Airborne garbage bags’, p. 3
70th ann. Richard & Hattie Buikema, p. 3
Born: Elizabeth Ann Ven Huizen (Ken), p. 3
Born: Paige Alexis Portz (Daniel), p. 6
Aug. 4: Downtown area goes 2-way says council, p. 1
Died: John R. Balk, 86, p. 2
Died: Edith W. Robinson, 98, p. 2
51st ann. Vince & Wilma Hoogheem, p. 2
Research gives info on Fulton Lincoln Highway fountain, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Myths say they dig to China’, p. 3
25th ann. Steven & Debra Wheat, p. 3
Born: Hunter Danielle Rodriguez (Dan), p. 4
Married: Brian Dykstra & Lisa DeWaard, p. 7
Married: Bradley A. Venema & Erin E. Land, Sec. 2, p. 2
55th ann. Ikey & Mary Engelkens, Sec. 2, p. 2
11: An update on Fulton’s windmill, p. 1
Opens new auto repair business (Wendel), p. 1
Died: Gerald J. Buikema, 75, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The female is the killer in this family’, p. 3
1999: Reel # 67:
Aug. 18: The foundation (windmill) – Day 1, p. 1
Died: Richard J. McGuire, 79, p. 2
Died: Vada St. Ores, 92, p. 2
Died: Ralph Bokholdt, 81, p. 2
30th ann. Jerry & Val Bush, p. 2
33rd ann. Phil & Joyce Hook, p. 2
58th ann. John & Edna Johnson, p. 2
51st ann. Alfred & Evelyn Workman, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A beautiful transformation of the ugly worm’, p. 3
Born: Erica Rae Holesinger (Jon), p. 4
Born: Halle Anne Davis (John), p. 5
50th ann. Marvin & Dolores Heun, p. 5
50th ann. Jay & Dorothy Van Zuiden, p. 6
Married: Aaron Andres Curtis & Jamie Renee Pickens, p. 9
Born: Sidney Clair Sweenie (Dean), p. 9
25th ann. Kevin & Faith Lindley, p. 10
25: Fulton to get Dollar General, p. 1
Downtown streets closed for 2 days (sealing and marking for 2-way), p. 1
Feed elevator site may be purchased for city garage, p. 1
Bike trail danger is eliminated, p. 1
51st ann. Carl & Wilma Vander Eide, p. 1
Died: Ralph J. Sikkema, 97, p. 2
Died: James H. Rosenow, 73, p. 2
Died: Ellis Neumann, 85, p. 2
51st ann. Elmer & Alberta Vander Eide, p. 2
25th ann. Gary & Denise Matteson, p. 2
Kramer: ‘They’re nasty but they keep the environment going’, p. 3
50th ann. Arthur & Rosemary Fanderclai, p. 3
Married: Jon R. Ritterbush & Laura J. Holesinger, p. 6
Sept. 1: It’s 3 … at 8! (change over to 2-way traffic on 4th St.), p. 1
53rd ann. Bernard & Dorothy Engelkens, p. 1
Progress continues (Windmill), p. 1
Died: Winnie Vander Vinne, 88, p. 2
Died: James Hamilton, p. 2
Died: James D. Senneff, 52, p. 2
Died: Alice V. Bierman, 92, p. 2
Died: Thelma Abbott, 89, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A fox that wasn’t foxy’, p. 3
25th ann. Ronald & Constance Koehn, p. 3
Born: Seth Len Sikkema (Steve), p. 3
Born: Maryssa Tylan McCunn (Michael), p. 3
Engaged: Jamie Van Roekel & Allison Fiene, p. 3
Born: Dawson Dale Tubbs (Kevin), p. 7
35th ann. Garry & Brenda Medema, p. 7
Born: Blake Andrew Dornbush (Andy), p. 10
8: City purchase land for new city garage, p. 1
Ginding stones to be added to windmill, p. 1
1999: Reel # 67:
Sept. 8: Two-way traffic becomes a reality, p. 1
Died: Virginia N. Strating, 79, p. 2
Died: Joel Bielema, 65, p. 2
Died: Donald Tollstam, p. 2
Died: Richard N. DeGunther, 66, p. 2
Dollar store work progresses, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Here’s two the human hates to touch’, p. 3
55th ann. Victor & Arlene Keller, p. 3
Engaged: Lynn Schipper & Kathleen Elder, p. 8
Engaged: Clint Van Zuiden & Carrie Reynolds, p. 8
15: Do you remember the date? Jan. 4, 1952 – (Start of one-way traffic), p. 1
Foundations got boost last week (windmill), p. 1
59th ann. George & Ellamae Moldermaker, p. 1
Services for Donald F. Tollstam, 63, p. 2
Died: Vivian A. Housenga, 77, p. 2
Died: Dorothy A. Carswell, 83, p. 2
Died: Lois M. Corwin, 80, p. 2
53rd ann. Bob & Helen Temple, p. 2
Born: Brody David Mason (Rick), p. 2
25th ann. Gerald & Esther Hamstra, p. 3
56th ann. Allen & Bernice Sikkema, p. 3
53rd ann. Sebert & Phyllis Dykstra, p. 3
Married: Brian Scott Miller & Kelly Ann Boock, p. 3
50th ann. Ray & Thelma Dykstra, p. 5
Engaged: Eric McCubbin & Angela Doescher, p. 5
Kramer: ‘Nearly unbelievabel little buggers’, Sec. 2, p. 1
50th ann. Russell & Alice Wray, Sec. 2, p. 4
22: Died: Louis Merema, 94, p. 2
Died: Josephine Mattan, 81, p. 2
Died: Marvin Frazier, 91, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A spunky little bird…as busy as a squirrel’, p. 3
Engaged: Thomas Hochbaum, Jr. & Stephanie McClary, p. 3
Trinity Ref. Church to observe 70th birthday, p. 3
52nd ann. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bonneur, p. 3
Albany Fire Protection District turns 50, Sec. 2, p. 3
29: Died: Timothy J. Koenes, 47, p. 2
Died: Warren Zuidema, 72, p. 2
Died: Magdalene Widener, 71, p. 2
Died: Eugene St. Ores, 58, p. 2
Died: Lucille Holz, 79, p. 2
Died: Ray Carlson, 70, p. 2
Died: Dennis J. Buis, 77, p. 2
Died: Phillip Ensinger, 61, p. 2
Died: Vera Nichols, 60, p. 2
Kramer: ‘They’re really colorful rodents’, p. 3
40th ann. Thurman & Roberta Lane, p. 3
Born: Hannah Kathleen Willging (Timothy), p. 5
1999: Reel # 67:
Sept. 29: 41st ann. Arnie & Marilyn Huizenga, p. 5
Trinity Reformed to observe 70th birthday, p. 6
Oct. 6: Died: Barbara R. Barnhart, 86, p. 2
Died: John R. Buikema, 86, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A very wise masked bandit’, p. 3
Born: Anna Catherine Brondyke (Scott), p. 3
Born: Kelly Jane Dannels (Tim), p. 3
50th ann. Harold & Artie Burns, p. 6
54th ann. Marvin & Beulah Hook, p. 6
52nd ann. Marvin & Genevieve Huizenga, p. 6
13: Died: Thomas J. Enright, 90, p. 2
Died: Carina Christine Lind, infant, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The dumb one continues to flourish’, p. 3
50th ann. Allen & Della Mae Deelsnyder, p. 3
Born: Eric Matthew Dobbs (Matt), p. 3
25th ann. Henry & Debbie Van Zuiden, p. 3
Born: Leah DeAnne Kuper (Dean), p. 3
Adoption: Nicole Wiggins (Ray & Rita Wiggins), Sec. 2, p. 2
25th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eshelman, Sec. 2, p. 3
20: Contract No. 2 for windmill is awarded, p. 1
Start new business building (Midwest Collision), p. 1
New (water) tower for city is a reality, p. 1
Died: Clara Mae Miensma, 77, p. 2
Died: Elizabeth Carpenter, 87, p. 2
Died: Fay E. Dickau, 78, p. 2
Died: Henry DeVries, Jr., 90, p. 2
Died: Robert D. Tichler, 65, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A little gentleman in velvet’, p. 3
50th ann. Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Spangler, Sec. 2, p. 3
30th ann. Ronald & Sheryl Buikema, Sec. 2, p. 3
25th ann. Larry & Janice Wiersema, Sec. 2, p. 3
27: New bank coming to Fulton (Community State), p. 1
Work on city garage begins, p. 1
Died: Roger W. Huisenga, 48, p. 2
Died: Gladys G. Decker, 85, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The musquash … it’s not a vegetable’, Sec. 2, p. 1
Nov. 3: Grinding stones for windmill not a reality, p. 1
Died: Clarence Boelkens, 79, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Here kitty…kitty…kitty’, p. 3
50th ann. Frank & Maxine Faley, p. 3
Windmill committee begins fundraising – Help brick the walkway, Sec. 2, p. 1
10: Died: Howard L. Bielema, 69, p. 2
Died: Hazel Maring, 84, p. 2
Died: Donald Finch, 74, p. 2
30th ann. Steve & Mary Gowan, p. 3
57th ann. Elmer & Vivian Vogel, p. 3
49th ann. Paul & Kathelyn Vander Vinne, p. 3
1999: Reel # 67:
Nov. 10: Married: Jason Robert Hannawalt & Kristia Linh Byker, p. 3
Kramer: ‘They’re rascals…but have unexcelled family ties’, Sec. 2, p. 1
30th ann. Jim & Linda Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 1
17: The three shall become one (windmill), p. 1, 2
Died: Donald J. Brackemyer, 79, p. 2
Died: John W. Reader, 89, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The earthworm – just another import’, p. 3
Engaged: Eric Pessman & Sara Ritzema, p. 3
Married: Paul Selser & Jaime Sides, Sec. 2, p. 1
47th ann. Mr. & Mrs. John Wiersema, Sec. 2, p. 1
Born: Jessica Lynne McDonald (Dave), Sec. 2, p. 4
50th ann. Dale & Barbara Robinson, Sec. 2, p. 5
25: Awesome beautiful incredible marvelous…(Windmill in place), p. 1, 3
Died: Joseph T. Hanson, 24, p. 2
Died: Florence L. Tucker, 89, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Finding a new home is tough’, Sec. 2, p. 1
47th ann. Gary & Donna Dykstra, Sec. 2, p. 6
Dec. 1: Work begins on welcome center (windmill),p. 2
Kramer: ‘Was it a low-flying Santa?’, Sec. 2, p. 1
65th ann. James & Jeanette Schaver, Sec. 2, p. 3
8: Died: Martin Klavenga, 89, p. 2
Died: Floy DeGunther, 91, p. 2
Died: Sister Marie Therese Weaver, 90, p. 2
Kramer: ‘Yes, it is a wookpecker’, p. 3
53rd ann. Ray & Alva Meurs, p. 3
Married: Toby King & Barbara Sterenberg, Sec. 2, p. 1
15: 48th ann. Paul & Genevieve Juist, p. 1
Died: Robert E. Fagan, 69, p. 2
Died: Ronald L. Hurd, 66, p. 2
Died: Ross Turner, Jr., 81, p. 2
Died: Judith M. Vogel, 60, p. 2
Died: Lawrence Hoogheem, 80, p. 2
Kramer: ‘The mussel is losing its muscle’, Sec. 2, p. 1
50th ann. Paul & Lorna Huizenga, Sec. 2, p. 3
22: Died: David R. Eads, 59, p. 2
Engaged: Jason Pessman & Amy Richardt, p. 2
53rd ann. Marv & Betty Decker, p. 2
40th ann. Dick & Karen Abbott, p. 2
Married: Allyn E. Koenes & Suellina S. Luskey, p. 3
Kramer: ‘The colors of Christmas’, Sec. 2, p. 3
29: Services for David R. Eads, 59, p. 2
Died: Irma Haswell, 95, p. 2
Died: George Van Kampen, 92, p. 2
Died: John K. Wiebenga, 92, p. 2
Died: Eugene Venhuizen, 69, p. 2
48th ann. Clarence & Jean Kettler, p. 2
Kramer: ‘A spunky bird…as busy as a squirrel’, p. 3
1999: Reel # 67:
Dec. 29: Engaged: Richard Shear & Susan Temple, p. 3
Married: Jon P. Thoreson & Amy K. Leemhuis, p. 7
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