Anniversaries from December 2005

Ludwigs celebrate 60th anniversary MR. & MRS. LUDWIG Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ludwig of Jackson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 22, 2005, with a dinner at the home of their grandchildren, Jamie and Shauna Criddle in Jackson. Cohosts were the couple's daughters and spouses, Cherry and Ed Hinderberger of Columbia, Mo., and Donna and Danny Criddle of Jackson...

Vetters observe 60th anniversary MR. & MRS. VETTER ORAN, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vetter of Oran celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 1. Vetter and Neva Fredrich were married Dec. 1, 1945. He is a veteran of World War II and served in the First Special Service Force. He then farmed and was a driver for Elfrink Truck Lines. The Vetters are members of Guardian Angel Catholic Church...

Mr. and Mrs. Penny M. Kurre of Jackson were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary at their home. Hosts were their children: Penny Kurre of Patton, Mo., Charles and Sarah and Theo Kurre of Columbia, Mo., Dustin and Susan and Collin, Ashlen and Rileigh Kurre of Birmingham, Ala...

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. "Bob" Bishop of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 10, 2005. Bishop and Shirley Jo Ludwig were married at Southwest Baptist Chapel in Bolivar, Mo., by the Rev. Delbert Bishop. He is the son of Archie Lee and Margaret Bishop. She is the daughter of John J. and Wilma Ludwig...

ORAN, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Schlitt of Oran celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 22, 2005. Following Mass, a dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Schlitt and Mary Hart were married Oct. 22, 1955, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. He is the son of Mose and Germaine Schlitt. Mrs. Schlitt is the daughter of Rufus and Harlean Hart...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brucker of Advance celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception Nov. 26, 2005, at Bell City Community Center in Bell City, Mo. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. Approximately 80 guests attended the event...

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clay Dockery of Cape Girardeau observed their 25th anniversary Dec. 22, 2005. Dockery and Patricia Ann Flye were married Dec. 22, 1980, in Jackson. Their children and spouses are: Ricky (Stacy) Flye, Quenita (J.B.) Flye-Sadler, Anitra Flye and Ombra Dockery, all of Cape Girardeau...

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skelton of Gordonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner Nov. 19, 2005, at Mollies Cafe and Bar in Cape Girardeau. Skelton and Cadidad Sosa Roca were married Nov. 19, 1955, in the chapel at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico...