60th Wedding Anniversary

60th Wedding Anniversary: Allen and Melody Shew

[June 12, 2026] 

Allen and Melody Shew celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 11th.

Allen Shew and Melody Edwards joined in a lifetime of love and commitment on June 11,1966 at Weber Street Christian Church in Urbana, Il.

The Shew's are the parents of Angela (Michael) Getchel of Lincoln, Mark (Susan) of Lincoln.

Melody and Allen are blessed with 6 grandchildren, Jackson, Ashley (spouse Zach), Alexander, Olivia, Kenneth, and Ivan.

The couple have been incredibly blessed to have 2 great-grandsons, William and Finley.

The Shew's have retired from two local businesses, family owned Chestervale Elevator and MKS JEWELERS. They both are very involved with Jefferson Street Christian Church and various community organizations.

Allen and Melody enjoy spending time with family, friends, serving God, and traveling since retirement.

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If you see Allen and Melody, congratulate them on their remarkable 60th Anniversary milestone.

[Provided by Angela Getchel]

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