Ahlschwede

Ellen Ahlschwede of Seward will celebrate her 80th birthday Oct. 25.

Her children are Nyla and David Helge of Lake Barrington, Illinois, Kevin and Karna Ahlschwede of Seward and Lynda and Ted Hughes of Seward. She also has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

To celebrate, her family is throwing her a card shower. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center, 446 Pinewood Ave., Seward, NE 68434.