Donald and Christine Kitch, Bourbon, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. Donald and the former Christine Ellinger eloped Aug. 27, 1965, in Cassopolis, Mich. He retired from Zimmer after 25 years and has worked for 21 at Private Massage Therapy Practice. She retired from Walmart Pharmacy Department after 18 years and is now a homemaker. They have two daughters, Angela Kitch (and spouse Jason) Reinbolt, Donaldson; and Brenda Kitch Purkey, Rochester; and one son, Brian (and spouse Patti) Kitch Bates, Bourbon. They also have eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
