Sylvia Thompson residents observe birthdays in November

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.

Irene Dove will observe her 72nd birthday on Nov. 9.
She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Pettis County.
She participates in activity programs at Ewing Vocational Center. She loves baby dolls, word finds and puzzle books. She enjoys playing bingo and shopping.

Beulah Calzada will observe her 99th birthday on Nov. 14.
She was born Nov. 14, 1910, in Cole Camp. She was married to Jose Calzada, who died earlier.
She was a housewife. She enjoys cooking and visiting with others.

Margaret Klein will observe her 87th birthday on Nov. 14.
She was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Pettis County. She was married to Paul Klein, who died earlier.
She was a housewife. She enjoys sewing and gardening. She likes cats.
She has three children, Joyce Fischer and Judy Hancock, both of Sedalia, and Janet Lewman, of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ethel Hicks will observe her 85th birthday on Nov. 15.
She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Pettis County. She was married to John Hicks, who died earlier.
She was a homemaker and owned rental property. She collects cruet bottles and antiques. She enjoys watching television and remodeling houses.
She has four children, Carol Fry, of Warsaw, Veneta Bailey, of Green Ridge, John Hicks and Robert Hicks, both of Sedalia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Georgie Huff will observe her 79th birthday on Nov. 27.
She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in King City. She married William James Huff, who lives in Hamilton.
She was a certified public accountant. She enjoys fishing. She is a member of Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge. She is very involved at Central Christian Church in Hughesville.
She has four children, Dixie Sanders, of Garden City, Cerita Stewart, Joyce Dale and Deana Williams, all of Sedalia; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Geraldine Leerssen will observe her 90th birthday on Nov. 29.
She was born Nov. 29, 1919, in Minnesota. She was married to Raymond Leerssen, who died earlier.
She helped with a dairy farm and was a clerk in a clothing and jewelry store. She enjoys watching Oprah and Dr. Phil and traveling. She likes braided rugs.
She has three children, Douglas Leerssen, of Sedalia, William Leerssen, of Platteville, Colo., and Wayne Leerssen, of Hemet, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mildred Marcum will observe her 88th birthday on Nov. 30.
She was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Otterville. She was married to Jake Marcum, who died earlier.
She is a co-owner of J.W. Marcum and Son’s Hauling. She enjoys doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo.
She has three children, Gary Marcum, Jim Marcum and Jileen Wingerter, all of Sedalia; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Golda Lawson will observe her 84th birthday on Nov. 30.
She was born Nov. 30, 1925.
She loves dolls.