Charles and Darlene Grant -- 69 years

Charles and Darlene Grant, Chanute, will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2011, at the Heritage Health Care, 1602 W. 2nd, Chanute. Friends and relatives are welcome. Omission of gifts is requested, cards would be appreciated. Cards may be mailed to 920 S. Evergreen, Chanute KS 66720.

Former residents of the Mapleton area, the Grants were married in Fort Scott on Oct. 14, 1942. They have four children, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.