Celebrating 40th Anniversary

Howard and Ila Gillogly of rural Louisburg will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 12, at the Drexel First Baptist Church, 105 S. Third St.
Howard Gillogly and the former Ila Homrighausen were united in marriage on December 20th at the Paola Presbyterian Church. They spent their married years on a farm in rural Miami County near Drexel, where they farmed and raised their family. Howard has been engaged in farming all of his life and Ila is a retired school teacher. They have three daughters, six grandchildren and are still blessed to have two of their parents, both turned 100 this year, to share in their lives. The open house is hosted by Amy and Robert Barenklau of Paola, Joyce and Tim Cantrell of Archie, MO, and Holly Gillogly of Drexel, MO.
The day is also a celebration of their lives, as Ila has been diagnosed with leukemia. Friends and family are encouraged to bring memories, share stories and shower the couple with cards during the Open House. The family requests no gifts, just your presence.