ESTHERVILLE — Gwen Sickler, formerly of Sherburn, will celebrate her 80th birthday Thursday. She was born Sept. 24, 1940. Cards will reach her at 108 N. 18th St., Estherville, IA 51334.

TRUMAN — Charlotte Dobie of Truman will celebrate her 80th birthday Thursday. She was born Sept. 17, 1940. Cards and birthday wishes will reach her at 114 W. First St. S., Truman, MN 56088.

FAIRMONT — Marvin Goebel of Fairmont will celebrate his 85th birthday Sunday. He was born Sept. 6, 1935. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 618 Willow St., Fairmont, MN 56031.

ST. JAMES — Vance Welchlin of St. James will celebrate his 95th birthday Sunday. He was born Aug. 30, 1925. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 78175 360th Street, St. James, MN 56081.

LEDYARD — Hank Pedersen of Ledyard will celebrate his 80th birthday today. He was born Aug. 24, 1940. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 1002 470th St., Ledyard, IA 50556.

FAIRMONT — Douglas Richards of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th birthday Friday. He was born Aug. 28, 1930. Cards will reach him at 1940 Knollwood Dr., Fairmont, MN 56031.