Gerald and Linda (McCormick) Henkes of McGregor are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple married May 21, 1955 at St. Pius Catholic Church, Cherry Mound in rural Harpers Ferry.
Their children are Marci (David) Strutt of West Des Moines, Kim (Deborah) Henkes of McGregor, Kari (Don) Ruff of McGregor, Kevin (Amy) Henkes of Gouldsboro, PA and Randy (Ruth) Henkes of San Antonio, TX. Their family also includes 12 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 427 Main Street, P.O. Box 93, McGregor, IA 52157. The couple requests no gifts.