James R. and Donna Rourk will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Nov. 3 with an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Riverside Park Community Building.
James and Donna were married Nov. 2, 1952 at the Christian Church in LaHar-pe.
Donna’s uncle, the Rev. Hal Noble, officiated the wedding.
The matron of honor was Mary Lou Strunk, Donna’s sister. Bridesmaids were Delores and Carol Moore, friends of Donna. The flower girl was Nancy Noble, Donna’s sister. Ushers were Ted Noble, Donna’s brother and Dillon Strurk.
Best man was Edward Ziegler, James’ friend.
The Rourks have made their home in Iola for 60 years, except for two years while James was in the military.
Their children are, James and Kris Rourk, Kevin Rourk, Iola and Rebecca Rourk, Orlando, Fla.
Their grandchildren are Kaylee and David Rourk, Humboldt, Heather Rourk, Metuchen, N.J., Jake Rourk and Chad Rourk, Pittsburg. Their great-grandchildren are Kady and Kinley Hart, Kaylee and David Hart’s children.
James and Donna’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will host the celebration.
James and Donna request no gifts, but cards are welcomed.
[Anniversary] James and Donna Rourk
