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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