Floyd and Carole Ahonen of Marquette celebrated their 70th (platinum) wedding anniversary at the Up North Lodge in Gwinn recently. Included in the celebration were their three children: Holly, John and Terri and their families including five of their grand children and six great grandchildren. Also joining in the celebrations were other family and friends. They were united in marraige on Sept. 18, 1954 at Zion National Lutheran Church in Ironwood. (Courtesy photo)