John and Cathy Blackwell of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Aug. 20, 2011. Hosts were their children. A trip to Barbers Point, Hawaii, is also planned.
The couple was married Aug. 14, 1971, at Old St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
They have two children, Amy (Jason) Emmenderfer and Tyler Blackwell. They have three grandchildren, Cole, Paige and Cade Emmenderfer.
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