Former Marion resident Maxine (Wait) Wambsganss of Silver City, Iowa, celebrated her 90th birthday with a gathering of 40 relatives and friends July 25 at a church in Silver City.
She moved to Iowa in 2006 to be closer to her daughter, Tilda Wambsganss, who organized the event.
Among those with Marion County connections attending was Sue (Summervill) Navrat, formerly of Marion.
Maxine grew up near the old Morning Star School. Her actual birthday was July 22. Belated greetings may be sent to her at P.O. Box 34, Silver City IA 51571.