Mary K. North Gebert, longtime Pierceton resident, is celebrating her 95th birthday today. She was born April 29, 1922. Mary has seven children and stepchildren: Barbara Gibson, Kokomo; Joan Plew and Dennis Mettler, both of Pierceton; Pat Thornburg, Syracuse; Karen Mettler, Columbia City; Judy Phillips, Larwill; and James Mettler, Plant City, Fla. Mary has nine grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several stepgreat-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Those wishing to congratulate Mary on her special occasion may send cards to her at Peabody Retirement Community, Willow Way #137, 400 W. Seventh St., North Manchester, IN 46962-1199.
