Von Holtens will celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

The children of Dennis and Donna (Molln) Von Holten are happy to announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.

The couple, from Walnut, was united in marriage on Sunday, Jan. 24, 1971, at the First Lutheran Church in Ohio, Ill., following Dennis’ return from serving in the Army in Vietnam.

They have been blessed as parents of five children — Chad (Kim) Von Holten of Bolingbrook, Tammy (Dana) Heyl of Parkville, Md., Gerad (Cindy) Von Holten of Sterling, Jason Von Holten of LaMoille and Justin Von Holten of Round Lake Beach.

Four granddaughters — Lena and Lauren Von Holten of Bolingbrook, and Claire and Kate Von Holten of Sterling, complete their family circle.

After 48 years at Avanti Foods Co. in Walnut, Dennis retired in 2019. Donna also retired in 2019 from her house cleaning service. Together, they have farmed for 35 years.

Plans are underway to celebrate this summer with a family vacation.