ELIGAH and IRENE LEWIS celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 22, 2020. Eligah Lewis and Irene Kennedy were married November 22, 1950, in Pascagoula, Miss. Purchasing their first home in Prichard, Ala., Eligah and Irene attended the Dearborn Church which is now Emmanuel Church in Mobile, Ala.

In 1955, Eligah and Irene Lewis moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where they became members of the Sharon Church. Dedicated members for 36 years, Eligah served as a deacon for many years, while Irene participated in many community outreach programs. While attending Sharon Church, Eligah, Thomas Prescott and others formed the Sharon Travelers, a well-known singing group of the Lake Region Conference. After Eligah retired in 1991, he and his wife moved to Thomasville, Ala., where they now reside and became members of the Thomasville Church. Since 1997, Eligah has held the position of head elder.

Eligah and Irene have two daughters, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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RALPH and BEVERLY (Benjamin) BENEDICT celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on September 3, 2020. They have been members of the Battle Creek Tabernacle Church in Battle Creek, Beverly all of her life and Ralph since their wedding. Elder Merle Mills was the acting pastor.

Ralph intended to work in the building trade, but his father was killed in an automobile accident while building the Benedict Memorial School in lower Michigan. Ralph worked for his father-in-law in the printing trade for 10 years and Beverly worked for Consumers Power Company and sales before starting their own printing business (1960 until 1991).

Their three children hosted an open house for friends and relatives at their home on Sept. 6, 2020. Denise and Jim Carter moved here from Ohio to help mom and dad; Dr. Dennis and Eddie Benedict from Loudon, Tenn.; and Laurie and Stephen Erickson who are missionaries in Papua, New Guinea. They have six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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JOHN and MARIAN MENDEL recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They met at Broadview Academy and graduated together in 1948. The Mendels have been members of the Chikaming Church in Sawyer, Mich., for 31 years. John Mendel and Marian Spohr were married on September 25, 1949, in Western Springs, Ill., by Pastor Halvard Thomsen. John taught elementary and high school starting in Eau Claire, Mich., then Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, and finally substituting in the Berrien County area. Marian did secretarial work and is now retiring as administrative assistant for three adult foster care homes. They have two daughters, Michelle (Winston) Nwoke of Berrien Springs, Mich., and Leanne (Micheal) Sauers of Indianapolis, Ind.; and 11 grandchildren.

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  TERRY AND CHRISTINE CORNELL celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 28, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Due to their recent home sale and being in the process of establishing a new location, there will be no reception. However, they would love to hear from you with a note of how you know them and something you have enjoyed together. They have been members of the Reed City Church for 30+ years. Terry Ross Cornell and Christine Lynn Huizenga were married on Saturday, June 28, 1969, in Walker, Mich. by George Millar. Terry worked in drug prevention education through LISTEN Community Crusade Against Drugs, and Christine worked as a kitchen designer for Lowes. The family includes Sherry and Jon Reinbold of Grand Rapids, Mich. Please share your thoughts and congratulations by sending a card to 4590 Plateau View Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

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HERALD AND DONNA HABENICHT celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2019, by a reception come-and-go brunch, hosted by Larry and Debbie Habenicht at their home in Berrien Springs, Mich. They have been members of the Pioneer Memorial Church for 49 years. Herald Habenicht and Donna Jeanne Lueenbeal were married May 23, 1954, at the Village Church, Berrien Springs, by Judson Habenicht. Herald graduated from Loma Linda University in 1958 with a medical degree and a specialty in pediatrics, a sub-specialty degree in allergies and immunology, and an allergy degree. Throughout the years, Herald served as a missionary in Puerto Rico, taught in the seminary, and opened an office on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph, Mich. Herald retired in 2001. Donna worked as a secretary, school teacher, Puerto Rico children evangelism, and taught for 27 years in the School of Education at Andrews University. The Habenicht family includes Larry and Debbie Jeffrey of Berrien Springs, Mich.; Nancy and Bruce Schilling of Collegedale, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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LARRY AND SANDY SLOAN celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 17, 2018, with a family lunch at the Pizza Ranch in Portage, Wis. They have been members of the Wisconsin Academy Church for 35 years. Larry J. Sloan and Sandra D. Kuhl were married on June 16, 1968, in Milton Junction, Wis., by L.R. Ellison. Larry has been in sales for most of his career and still works part-time. Sandy has been a secretary/receptionist and retired in 2018 from a garden center. The family includes Vanessa and Herb Gust of Stevensville, Mich.; Chris and Sheila Sloan of Fall River, Wis.; two grandsons; three granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters.

 

 

 

 

 

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PASTOR HARRY AND INGRID ROGERS are celebrating their anniversary and retirement. They met at Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews University) in 1961. They were married June 30, 1963, at the German SDA Church. Both Harry (’66) and Ingrid (’70) received degrees in Elementary Education; Harry later received his MA in Supervision and Instruction (’71). They began their service together in 1966 with Harry teaching in the Lake Orion SDA School and Ingrid caring for their growing family. They later moved to the Berrien Springs Village SDA School (1967–1986) with Harry teaching fifth grade and later to seventh-grade homeroom, teaching science, Bible and practical arts. During this time, Harry developed a teacher training book for the Michigan Conference, entitled Step Ahead with Practical Arts. Ingrid started the Kindergarten program at the Village School, which she also began later at the Edith B. Garrett School at the Fairplain Church. Harry and Ingrid changed occupations in 1986 and opened Rogers Construction which started as a home remodeling company and grew into a new home construction business in 1990. God increased this business abundantly. In 2003, Harry and Ingrid were asked to be interim pastor of Chikaming Church which led to God’s call and then embarking on a full-time pastorate at several Michigan churches: Orion/Oxford, Lapeer, Otter Lake and, currently, the Edwardsburg and Glenwood churches (2005 to present). On June 30, 2019, Harry and Ingrid will retire from full time pastoring while they continue seeking souls for the Lord. Join them in celebrating God’s leading in their lives in ministry and 56 years of marriage on June 30, 2019, at the Village Church, 635 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs MI, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.

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STAN AND GAIL MATTINGLY celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Dec. 15, 2018, with a family dinner, an acknowledgement from the London (Michigan) Church and a special announcement from Channel 4 WDIV-Sunshine Awards at Ypsilanti, Mich. They have been members of the London Church for 29 years.

Stan Mattingly and Gail Gore were married on Dec. 15, 1967, in Ypsilanti, by S.L. Roberson. Stan is a carpenter and Gail a bus driver. The Mattingly family includes Shawn and Krysta Mattingly of Lansing, Mich.; Yaneka Mattingly of Ypsilanti; Josiah Mattingly of Ypsilanti; Jairis Mattingly of Ypsilanti; and two grandchildren.  

 

 

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RAYMOND “SHORTY” AND SHARON MUNDT celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on April 11, 2019. They have been members of the Tomahawk Church for 39 years.

Raymond Mundt and Sharon Layman were married on April 11, 1953, in the pastor’s parsonage in the town of Corning, Wis. Raymond worked for several different companies and retired from Davey Tree Company about 21 years ago. Sharon worked as a domestic engineer and retired a few years before her husband. The Mundt family includes Candee and Darrell Kuhn. Raymond and Sharon enjoy volunteering at their church camp, Camp Wakonda. They also have a dog, Buddy, who loves it at camp as well.  

 

 

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CHRIS AND KAREN GLUCK recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Glucks have been members of the Traverse City Church for 42 years. Christopher Gluck and Karen Penn were married on Nov. 24, 1968, in Broadview, Ill., by Pastor Robert Chapman. Chris was a master electrician and Karen a musician. They have two children, Michael Nicole Gluck of Dallas, Texas, and the late Thomas Gluck who died in 1992, and two grandchildren.  

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FRED AND DELORES LEFLER celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2018, in Elk Rapids, Mich. They have been members of the Traverse City Church for 18 years.Fred Lefler and Delores Friedle were married in 1968 in Midland, Mich., by Pastor Delmar Burke. Fred did construction and Delores had a career in healthcare. They have two children, Lucy and Eric Huber, of Zephyrhills, Fla,. and Walter and Susan Lefler of Beaverton, Mich.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

 

 

 

 

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GLENN AND CAROL HAHN celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2018, with a family vacation and motorcycling around Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Hahns have been members of the Hastings Church for 45 years.

 

Glenn Hahn and Carol Otto were married in 1968 in Farmington, Mich., by Pastor (name ???) Valentine. Glenn was a dentist and Carol a homemaker. They have two children, Lori and Bradley Randall, and Kevin and Maija Hahn; and five grandchildren. 

 

 

 

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RICHARD AND EVELYN SPENCER celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2018, with a reunion of family and friends in Traverse City, Mich. They have been members of the Traverse City Church for 50 years.

 

Richard Spencer and Evelyn Siems were married in 1968 in Edmore, Mich., by Pastor Elwin Drake. Richard was a licensed contractor and Evelyn a homemaker. They have two children, Julie and Roland Fargo of Sierra Madre, Calif., and Jaime and Ryan LaFaive, in Traverse City, Mich.; and four grandchildren.

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EDWARD AND GENEVIEVE CLARK celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Oct. 28, 2018. The Werys have been members of the Wilson Church for 61 years.