Arlan and Jyl (Behrens) Nokes of Great Bend, will celebrate their 50th anniversary July 19.

They were married July 19, 1975 at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Albert, by Pastor Stan Nielsen.

The couple have two sons, Austin and his wife, Kathy Nokes of Albert and Colby and his wife, Stacia of Andover; seven grandchildren Lea, Ella, Cole, Kennedy, Taylor, McKinley and Elliott Nokes

Arlan retired from transportation and farming. Jyl will be retiring as COO of Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare at the end of July.

Arlan and Jyl were featured in the Tribune’s Bride World 1975.