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THE PANTAGRAPH, Tuesday, Ort. 1. 1991 C7 MILESTONES AT WIT'S END Events set to honor centenarian A family dinner Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Normal, will honor Hazel A. Richmond of Lincoln Towers, Bloomington, for mrrmmM her 100th Jj I still hanging over the toilet bowr, he says he is going out to get tha medicine the doctor prescribed; "At 4, 1 hear the TV go Oprah. I hear him go Jo the front door to get the evening paper.

At 5, the TV is on again. He is watching Phil Donahue. Then it is quiet I think he is napping. At 6, it is getting dark. At 7, he is watching 'Current By this time I drag myself to the living room to ask if I am to take my medicine tomorrow or next week when I am well.

He tells me I am being sarcastic. "The load of clothes I washed in the morning is still in the washer. He has not eaten all day nor have I. I tell him he is about as worthless as teats on a boar hog. I am informed that if he wants to hear a lecture he will go buy a ticket and hear a professional.

"When I die, I will die alone, as he will never miss me and will be watching the news. By the time I start to smell, he will call 911." In sickness and in health is one of the better tests of a marriage. Actually, you don't know, what you've married until a husband serves a dinner of fried potatoes and onions stirred with a small paring knife to save on dishes or a wife who interrupts her husband while he is throwing up to ask, "Tell me what weight oil you use in my car and I won't bother you again." If he's good when you're sick let him stay By ERMA BOMBECK Some people are born to be pillow fluffers and soup pushers. Their touch can bring temperatures down to normal. They can run and fetch with the loyalty of a cocker spaniel.

To a sick person, it's like being in the hands of Allstate. Some people regard other people's illnesses as an annoying news bulletin during the Super Bowl, an unscheduled stop on an express train, a rainstorm during the ninth inning of their lives. It's not a gender thing. Sometimes men are great nurturers and sometimes women excel at it A reader from Michigan writes that her husband of 48 years is "very sweet kind and gentle, with a wonderful sense of humor. However, when I am sick, I see none of these qualities." She goes on to describe the day she came down with flu and was on her way to that big utility room in the sky.

She staggered to the bathroom around 2 p.m., hit the wall and knocked a large picture to the floor. She shouted to her husband for help. He finally poked his head into the bathroom and said, "You OK?" "I ask him to call the doctor," she writes. "A little after 3, as I'm 50th anniversary for Marion Ackermanns GIBSON CITY Marion W. and Mildred A.

Ackermann of Gibson City will celebrate their 50th anniversary Friday with a family dinner. Ackermann and Mildred Schade were married Oct 4, 1941, in Bowling Green, Mo. Their attendants were Edward and Verla Steinberg. They are parents of (Jarol Anne Leisure of Gibson City, After retiring in early 1970s, they moved to Horseshoe Bend, and have recently returned to Gibson City. 40th anniversary for Mrs.

Gee ARMINGTON and Mrs. Carroll Gee Sr. of rural Armington will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Magna Bank, Stanford. Their children will host the event Gee and Betty Jane Lovins were married Oct.

7, 1951, at Osceola, Ark. They are parents of Janette Denham, Carroll Diann Curry and Krystal Prince. There are 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. 25th anniversary for Don Kirks DOWNS Don and Chris Kirk of Downs will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Kenneth and Rhonda Wynn, Wapella.

Their children will host the event Kirk and Chris Wynn were married Oct 8, 1966, at First Evangelical United Methodist Church, Bloomington. Their attendants were Dale and Donna Kirk. They are parents of Don Kirk II, Mindy Bailey and Tara Kirk, all of Downs. There are two grandchildren. Kirk is employed by Todd Uniform, Clinton, and Mrs.

Kirk is employed by Country Companies, Bloomington. 40th anniversary for Ira Bournes An open reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church, Bloomington, will honor Ira and Catherine Bourne of 615 S. Clinton Bloomington, on their 40th wedding anniversary. Their children will be hosts.

Bourne and Catherine "Kitty" Lee were married Oct 6, 1951, at the home of the bride's parents. Ruth Goodwin and Sam Bourne were their attendants. They are parents of Marshall of Starkville, Karen Stanley of Champaign; Charles of Bloomington; and Robert of rural Colfax. There are four grandchildren. Bourne farmed near Colfax before his retirement in 1978.

rf ORCHESTRA -f (fc msmmiEJ also will be one of the celebrants at the monthly birthday coffee Monday at Lincoln Towers. i Mrs. Richmond was born Oct 6, 1891, in rural Montgomery County, a daughter of John and Es- Hazel Richmond tella Smithdeal. She married Kent Richmond Oct 8, 1912, and he died in 1943. She is the mother of E.

Margaret of San Bernardino, Mary A. of 9 Payne Place, Normal; George S. of St Joseph, and John K. of Auburn. There are six grand-children and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Richmond graduated from Fillmore High School in 1909 and taught in rural Montgomery schools for three years. She was an active member of Fillmore Methodist Church and served in several capacities. She was postmaster of the Fillmore Post Office for 23 years. Mrs.

Richmond is a member of First United Methodist Church, Normal, and the United Methodist Women. She is a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Thawville resident to be 90 THAWVILLE Minnie O. Kaed-ing, a lifelong Thawville resident will be honored for her 90th birthday at a open reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at St Peter Lutheran Church, Thawville.

Her children will host the event Mrs. Kaeding was born Oct 4, 1901, in rural Thawville, the youngest of 12 children of Jacob and Emma Zabel Fuoss. She married August Minnie Kaeding Kaeding Dec. w. 10, 1919, and he died in 1969.

She is the mother of Leola Uehle of Gilman; Robert of Houston; and Walter and Marvin, both of Thawville. A son, Cecil, is deceased. There, are 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A grandchild and a great-great-grandchild are deceased. Mrs.

Kaeding is a lifelong member of St Peter Lutheran Church. 4 50th anniversary for Gerald Whismans Gerald and Betty Whisman of 18 Lake Pointe Court, Bloomington, formerly of LeRoy, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner Saturday and an open reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at LeRoy Country Club. Their daughters and families will host the event Whisman and Betty Hayes of Mansfield were married Oct 5, 1941, in St Charles, Mo. Their attendants were Margaret Garett Chunges and Richard Warren.

They are parents of Judy Dim-mick of Bayse, Pat King of Broken Arrow, and Vickie Steege of LeRoy. They have six grandchildren and a great-grandson. 40th anniversary for Mitchell Koseks Mitchell F. and Meredith L. Kosek of 7 Heatherhill Road, Bloomington, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday.

A family dinner will celebrate the event, as will a trip after the first of the year, a gift from their children. Kosek and Meredith Hall were married Oct 5, 1951, in Evanston. Their attendants were Vivian Chandler and Darrell Armentrout They are parents of Lisa Rich of 1205 Kenneth Drive, Bloomington, and Linda Kosek, Chicago. Kosek is a director of corporate support services for Country Companies Insurance, and Mrs. Kosek is employed as a legal secretary by James Walker Ltd.

law firm. 45th anniversary for Clarence Schraders LINCOLN Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Schrader of Lincoln will observe their 45th wedding anniversary Sunday.

A family dinner will celebrate the event. The Schraders also celebrated their anniversary with a Caribbean cruise in May. Schrader and Charlene Petersen were married Oct 6, 1946, at First Methodist Church, Lincoln. Their attendants were Herbert Schrader and Mary Balen Schrader. They are parents of Roseann Coers of New Holland; and Suzann Lolling and Dennis, both of Lincoln.

They have five grandsons, a granddaughter and a great-grandson. Schrader is retired from Central Illinois Light and Mrs. Schrader is retired from Illico. 40th anniverary for Darrel Glenns MINIER Darrel and Evelyn Glenn of Minier will observe their 40th wedding anniversary Monday. A dinner party Oct 13 at The Village Inn, Minier, hosted by their' sons, and a trip to the New England states, will celebrate the event Glenn and Evelyn Weichman were married Oct 7, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington.

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and Vivian P. Comer of Gibson City will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Bayern-Stube Restaurant, Gibson City. Comer and Vivian Perry were married Oct 6, 1941, at the United Brethren Church in Casey. Kathryn and Emery Troyer were their attendants. They are parents of Perry R.

of rural Gibson City. There are two granddaughters. Comer was a self-employed painter-decorator in Gibson City until retiring in 1982. Mrs. Comer was employed as a secretary for many years.

The last 14 years before her retirement she was employed by the Illinois Education Associaton, Bloomington. 25th anniversary for Jim Ferrells a LeROY i An open reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, LeRoy, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jim and Sue Ferrell of LeRoy. Their children will host the event Ferrell and Sue Pendley were married Oct.7, 1966, at LeRoy First Methodist Church Chapel. Gary and Linda Builta were their at tendants.

They are parents of Jamie Left-wich, Carbondale; Jeri Rieck, Le-i Roy; and Jef, at home. Ferrell is employed as meat managercutter by Poindexter's IGA, Heyworth, and is also pastor of First Baptist Church, Fisher. 45th anniversary for Rinkenbergers GRIDLEY Orville and Elaine Rinkenberger of Gridley will observe their 45th wedding anniversary Saturday. A family weekend retreat in Springfield in November will celebrate the event Rinkenberger and Elaine Lampe were married Oct 5, 1946, in Bloomington. They are parents of Mike, Ruth Dunn and Kathy Taylor, all of Gridley.

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