Janet and Donald Kussart celebrate 50-year anniversary

Janet and Donald Kussart celebrate 50-year anniversary

Janet Berbaum wed Donald Kussart on May 27, 1966, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, and moved to Juneau on Aug. 27, 1969. They plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Northern Light United Church, located at 11th and B Streets, on April 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with a finger food lunch. They said your presence is your gift.

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