Anniversaries from April 2002

JACKSON, Mo. -- Donald Gus and Charlotte Witzel of Kosciusko, Miss., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception March 23, 2002, at Parkway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Kosciusko. They are formerly of Jackson. Hosts were their children: Donald Witzel, Leticia Stribling, Shannon Witzel and Amanda Hodge...

Ernest and Wanda Watkins of Mountain Home, Idaho, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by renewing their vows April 20, 2002. The ceremony was at River of Life Church in Mountain Home and was performed by the Rev. Larry Semore. Hosts were their children and grandchildren...

Mr. and Mrs. Martin "Junior" VanGennip of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 23, 2002. The couple renewed their vows during mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. A reception was held in the church hall and was hosted by their children and spouses, Fred and Bonita VanGennip and Judy and Philip A. Cantoni, all of Cape Girardeau...