Junior and Jane Kruse of Morenci will celebrate 50 years of marriage. Junior Kruse and Jane Roth were married Jan. 25, 1959.

Jane was employed as a housekeeper at Morenci Area Hospital and Junior worked for more than 37 years as a tractor mechanic for John Deere. They have particularly fond memories of their motorcycle riding days and the trips they have taken together.

The couple has two children, Dale and Jack Kruse and two grandchildren.