HUMBOLDT Descendants of Leroy and Philena Ladd gathered in the Humboldt Senior Citizens Center Sunday for the 99th consecutive annual potluck dinner.
Roland and Linda Thompson served as venue hosts. Michelle Loomis presented a list of ideas for the 100th reunion preceding the blessing, which was given by Phyllis Loomis.
After the meal, each family was introduced and discussed happenings over the past past year. Bonnie Ladd was recognized as the oldest family member present.
A fun time followed, with door prizes awarded by Christy and Nina Ladd to attendees who could answer family and local trivia or who had recently completed a specified task.
Representing the Leola Laude family were Paul and Helen Stoll, Quentin and Maria Stoll, Isaac, Sierra and Noah, Yates Center; James and Amy Jensen, Cami Jensen and Caysia Crellin, Chanute; Clayton Crellin, Pittsburg; Ashley Stoll, Caroline, Andrew and Kate, Olathe; and Max and Cindy Michael, Iola.
Those attending from the Ennis Ladd clan were Bonnie Ladd, Matt and Michelle Loomis and Maegan, Humboldt; Alan and Christy Ladd, Atlantic, Iowa; Brian and Jillian Ladd, Hannah, Henry and Ruth, Justin and Lisa Der, Nathaniel, Elias, Levi, Hudson, Johanna, Caleb, Esme, Elena and Zeb, Overland Park; Bruce and Nina Ladd and Bella Huntington, Shawnee; Kathy Long, Lenexa; Candace Ladd, Kansas City, Mo.; Grace Ladd, Norman, Okla.; Ray and Cindy Ladd, Effingham; David and Phyllis Loomis, Iola; and Chad and Jana Grisier, Jaylen, Emerson, Owen, Maryn, William and Hazel, Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
The Ed Ladd family attendees were Roland and Linda Thompson, Iola.
The Ladd family has gathered the first Sunday of July in Humboldt for a covered dish reunion for 99 continuous years. For information regarding the 100th Ladd reunion which will be held at a larger venue July 4-5, 2020, join the Leroy Olds Ladd family on Facebook.
