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Melvin Simoens - Happy 90th Birthday

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Melvin Simoens - Happy 90th Birthday

Melvin Simoens -

Happy 90th Birthday

Melvin turned 90 on June 17. Please help him celebrate by sending a card and memory to

918 22nd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

Thanks for being who you are, a very special person.

Love always, Terry Simoens and Janelle Dietz,

Michael and Jackie Simoens, Krista Thompson,

and Keith and Kim Simoens

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