August 31, 2008

Wetig —

Ruth Moore and John Wetig Jr. were united in marriage on Aug. 2 at their home in Atchison in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Stephen Lucas of Faith Bible Fellowship of Atchison. Parents of the couple are Terrance and Karen Moore of Rushville and John and Nancy Wetig of Great Bend.

Given in marriage by her three sons, Austen Hall, Daniel Lentz and Tristan Lentz, the bride wore a white, off-the-shoulder, floor-length gown and carried a bouquet of wildflowers.

Maid of honor was Tamera Kelley of Atchison. Bridesmaids were Kristi Hager of Atchison and Joy Wetig of Great Bend.

Best man was Jamie Wetig of Atchison. Groomsmen were Charlie Johnson of Beeler and Greg Wells of Great Bend.

Flower girl was Naomi Bennett of Atchison. Ring bearer was Broc Reed of Great Bend.

Ushers were Kevin Hager and Heath Umphenour, both of Atchison.

The bride is a 1992 graduate of Atchison High School and a graduate of a year in accounting from NEKA Vocational School in Atchison. She is employed by Ferrellgas as a customer service specialist.

The groom is a 1991 graduate of Ness City High School and a 1996 graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He is employed by USD 377 at Atchison County Community High School as the head boys basketball coach, head boys and girls track coach, assistant football coach and grades nine through 12 physical education teacher.

The couple reside in Atchison.

August 17, 2008

Moore

Meghan Rainsberger and Jesse Moore were united in marriage on April 5 at Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Michael Milliken. Parents of the couple are Bud Rainsberger of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kelly Curry of Hutchinson and Lane and Ladonna Moore of Great Bend.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a satin strapless A-line gown from Essence of Australia with a headpiece crown of Swarovski crystals and an elbow-length veil. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas.

Made of honor was Lauren Bakian of Brooklyn, N.Y. Bridesmaids were Callie Line and Megan Roback both of Kansas City, Christina Andrews of Salina, Aubree Moore of Nashville, Tenn., Lacey Moore of Dallas, Texas, and Kate Rainsberger of Colorado Springs, Colo. They wore black knee-length dresses and carried bouquets of blue hydrangeas.

Best man was Cade Butler of Lawrence. Groomsmen were Matt Duerfeldt and Mark Pultz, both of Manhattan, Mark Hayes of Atlanta, Ga., Brock Lohrey of Los Angeles, Calif., and Skye Butler of Kansas City.

Ushers were Ryan Thurman of Great Bend, Hunter Farris of Arlington, Texas, David Miller of Nashville, Tenn., and Kris Rainsberger of Boulder, Colo.

Flower girl was Gabbie Posch of Hutchinson. Ringbearer was Ian Rainsberger of Colorado Springs.

Vocalist was Alicia Westoff of Great Bend. Organist was Jan Howard of Hutchinson.

The bride is a graduate of Buhler High School and Kansas State University with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in finance. She is employed by Conoco Phillips as a financial analyst.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and Kansas State University with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in finance. He is employed by Conoco Phillips as a financial analyst.

The couple reside in Bartlesville, Okla.

August 10, 2008

Smolik —

Cynthia LaFave Nall and Chris Alan Smolik were united in marriage on July 22 at the Barton County Courthouse in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Chief Judge Mike Keeley. The bride is the daughter of Donnie Council of Albany, Ga., and Alice Council of Great Bend. The groom is the son of Tom Smolik of Great Bend and Sherry Smolik of Heizer.

Witnesses were Larry Smolik and Anthony Lopez, both of Great Bend.

The bride is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. She earned her Certified Nurse Aid certificate in 2002. She is employed at Walgreen’s in Great Bend.

The groom earned his G.E.D at Kingwood College in Houston, Texas. He has degrees in painting and welding. He is self-employed.

The couple reside in Heizer.

Champlin —

Linda Stoss and Lance Champlin were united marriage in a double-ring ceremony on May 24 in Salina. Parents of the couple are Bill and Dorothy Stoss of Great Bend and Bob and Roberta Champlin of Concordia.

Maid of honor was Paula Nutz. Bridesmaids were Shirley Maneth, sister of the bride, and Jill Schmitz.

Best man was Tony Perret. Groomsmen were Kory Cyr and Brian Plenert.

Ushers were Mike Collins and Russ Budreau.

The bride is a graduate of Fort Hays University. She is employed by Cloud County Health Center in Concordia as a patient account representative.

The groom attended Beloit Vo-Tech. He is self-employed in farming.

The couple reside in Concordia.

Elliott —

Danielle M. Hoffman and Joseph Elliott were united in marriage on May 24 at Thistle Hill in Fort Worth, Texas, in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Dr. Joel McCoy of Crowley, Texas. Parents of the bride are Darel D. and Yvonne M. Hoffman of Crowley. Parents of the groom are James and Susie Elliott of Crowley. Grandparents of the bride are Stephen and Leona Keller of Great Bend.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory gown with gold accents and “V” necklines on the front and back, with beaded lace covering the entire gown. The gown featured a beaded dropped waistline, beaded buttons and a chapel-length train. The fingertip-length ivory tulle veil had Swarovski crystals at scalloped edges. She carried a round, hand-tied bouquet of red roses.

Maid of honor was Kristen Price, sister of the bride, of Crowley. Bridesmaids were Nicole Allen, cousin of the bride, of Tonganoxie, and Sarah Webb, sister of the groom, of Cresson, Texas.

Best man was James Elliott, father of the groom, of Crowley. Groomsmen were Danny Webb, brother-in-law of the groom, of Cresson, Texas, and Roy Swaney, cousin of the groom, of Joshua, Texas.

Ushers were Kirk Thompson of Topeka and Dean Allen of Tonganoxie.

Flower girl was Kaitlyn Price, niece of the bride, of Crowley. Ring bearer was Brendan Price, nephew of the bride, of Crowley.

The bride is a graduate of Crowley High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Texas Christian University at Fort Worth, Texas. She is employed by Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth.

The groom is a graduate of Crowley High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial distribution at Texas A & M University at College Station, Texas. He is employed by Fort Worth Gasket in Fort Worth, as a quality engineer.

The couple reside in Burleson, Texas.

August 3, 2008

Mingenback —

Brooke Gates and Matthew Mingenback were united in marriage on April 19 in a double-ring ceremony at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Parents of the couple are Wendy Gates and Mark and Leslie Mingenback, all of Great Bend. Grandmothers of the couple are Lillian Gates and Arlene Mingenback, both of Great Bend.

The bride wore an elegant ivory strapless taffeta gown with a corset back. The ruched bodice was adorned with lace and Swarovski crystals and accented by a drop-waist, fitted silhouette with a flared skirt. She wore an ivory veil and carried a bouquet of ivory peonies, roses and orchards.

Maid of honor was Julie Heidrick of Great Bend. Bridesmaids were Melissa Gaunt, Sarah Call, Tina Mingenback, sister-in-law of the groom, all of Great Bend; Erica Martin of Oberlin; and Jackie Gorman of Dodge City. They wore silk, strapless tea-length dresses in powder blue.

Best man was Andrew Mingenback, brother of the groom, of Great Bend. Groomsmen were Mike Wilson and Jack Wilson, both of Salina, Shawn Cross and Patrick Keenan, both of Great Bend.

Flower girls were Alyvia Mingenback, niece of the groom, and Addison Westhoff.

Vocalist was Alicia Westhoff of Great Bend.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is employed as a physician assistant in Dallas, Texas.

The groom is a 2005 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. He is employed by MHA Group in Dallas.

The couple reside in Dallas.

Chambers —

Jill Elizabeth Bugner and Cory Blake Chambers were united in marriage on May 3 at St. Patricks Church, Great Bend, in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Father Reginald Urban. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Gene and Darlene Bugner of Great Bend and Pam Christendon of Great Bend.

Maid of honor was Julie Smith of Great Bend. Bridesmaids were Cindy Niederee of Derby and Lori Etter of Yukon, Okla.

Best man was Russ Theis of Pratt. Groomsmen were Derek Christendon of Cunningham and Joe Hedger of Hutchinson.

Flower girl was Adelyn Ellsworth of Wichita. Ringbearer was Travis Theis of Pratt.

Ushers were Curt Bugner of Wichita, Jesse Everett of Pratt and Pete Smith of Great Bend.

Candlelighters were Mikel Bugner and Brooke Bugner, both of Wichita. Organist was Joyce Haberman of Great Bend.

The bride is a 1993 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is employed by the Fuller Brush Company as a senior sales coordinator for Custom Brush.

The groom is a 1992 graduate of Fairfield High School in Fairfield. He is employed by Groendyke Transport as a driver.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

Kirchgassner —

JaCole Maraye Newell and Jared Dean Kirchgassner were united in marriage on April 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Larned in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Bill Fitzgerrel. Parents of couple are Sonja Carson of Larned, Terry Newell of Seneca and Larry and Cindy Kirchgassner of Larned. Grandparents of the bride are Robert and Sharon Larsen of Larned and the late Duane and Ann Newell. Grandparents of the groom are Glenna Taylor of Great Bend, Gary Taylor of Haviland and the late William and Viola Kirchgassner.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless Michaelangelo gown with a floor-length A-line skirt adorned with beads and lace. She carried a bouquet of red roses.

Maid of honor was Lindsay Sooby of Lawrence. Bridesmaids were Amber Hauder of Baldwin, Emily Hutfles of Lawrence and Nikki Alber, cousin of the bride, of Alva, Okla. Junior bride was Alice Hitz, sister of the bride, of Larned. They wore apple red, satin tea-length halter gowns that featured a brooch at the bust line. They carried a bouquet of red roses similar to the bride’s bouquet.

Best man was Josh Woods of Larned. Groomsmen were Justin Woods of Larned and John Westhoff of Girard.

Flower girl was Mikayla Rhoads, niece of the groom, of Tonganoxie. Ringbearers were Afton and Aidan Boone, nephews of the groom, of Tonganoxie.

Ushers were Jon Boone and Dustin Rhoads, brothers-in-law of the groom.

The bride is employed by Cardio Vascular Consultants in Lawrence as a certified medical assistant.

The groom is employed by Five Star Masonry as a journeyman bricklayer.

The couple reside in Tonganoxie.

Carroll —

Betty Jean Hawthorne and James Edward Carroll were united in marriage on July 19 in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Minister Julie Shields. Parents of the couple are Robert Bridges of Wichita and the late Bernadine Bridges and the late Norma and Johnnie Carroll. The bride was escorted by her father.

Maid of honor was Rose Willard of Great Bend.

Best man was Jonathan Sokoll, son of the groom, of Sayre, Okla.

Flower girl was Jaiden Preston, granddaughter of the bride, of Great Bend. Music was provided by Tim Schroeder, grandson of the bride, of Great Bend.

The couple are both retired and reside in Great Bend.

July 27, 2008

Liebl -

Kacie Ann Klug and Jared Lawrence Liebl were united in marriage on Nov. 24, 2007, at Holy Family Parish in Odin in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Father Dwight Birket. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the bride are Leonard and Lisa Klug. Parents of the groom are Kevin and Nancy Liebl.

Maid of honor was Jessica Klug, sister of the bride, of Odin. Bridesmaids were Bethany Miller and Tara Tate, both of Wichita, Taylor Klug, cousin of the bride, of Hays, and Kim Klug, cousin of the bride, of Hutchinson. Junior bridesmaid was Jamie Liebl, sister of the groom, of Claflin.

Best man was Jeremy Liebl, brother of the groom, of Claflin. Groomsmen were Evan Feist, Luke Wetta, Dave Mears and Zach Miller, all of Wichita. Junior groomsman was Evan Liebl, cousin of the groom, of Claflin.

Ushers were Scott Liebl, cousin of the groom, Mark Miller and Taylor Bieberle, cousin of the bride, all of Claflin, Jordan Hickel of Great Bend and Christopher Ramsey, cousin of the bride, of Bushton.

Flower girls were Lauren Liebl, cousin of the groom, of Hutchinson, and Emily Ryan of Claflin. Ringbearers were Brett Liebl, cousin of the groom, and Devin Ryan, both of Claflin.

Candlelighters were Brittany Murrell of Ellsworth and Kayla Klug of Hays, both cousins of the bride. Organist was Bernie Hoffman of Claflin. Vocalists were Kari Nap of Manhattan, cousin of the groom, and Tara Habiger of Lawrence, cousin of the bride.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Claflin High School. She graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication behavior disorder. She will begin a master’s program in speech pathology in the fall. She is employed by Dr. Chaparala in Wichita.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Claflin High School. He graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He is employed by Wesley Medical Center in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.

The couple reside in Wichita.

Parks -

Jaime Wigner and Russell Parks were united in marriage on April 19 in a double-ring ceremony at The Ritz of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev. Parents of the couple are Ron and Dee Wigner of Garden City and David and Diane Parks of McPherson.

Maid of honor was Lori Wigner, sister of the bride, of Wichita. Bridesmaids were Megan Parks, sister-in-law of the groom, and Kendra Parker, both of Roeland Park, and Michelle Fox of Olathe.

Best man was Ben Elpers, of Chicago, Ill. Groomsmen were Kyle Parks, brother of the groom, of Roeland Park, Michael Van Vleet of Manhattan and Brent Korf of Overland Park.

The bride is a graduate of Garden City High School. She attend the University of Kansas and received her master’s degree at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo. She is employed as an audiologist at Phonak in Warrenville, Ill.

The groom is a graduate of Larned High School and Fort Hays State University. He is employed as an assistant sales manager for Gold Mortgage Bank in Olathe.

The couple reside in Roeland Park.

Beck -

Cynthia Marie Keeley of Great Bend and Erin Lane Beck of Claflin were united in marriage on June 7, at Prince of Peace St. Patrick’s Church in Great Bend. The Rev. Reggie Urban officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mike and Jan Keeley of Great Bend and Fred and Karlynn Beck of Claflin. Grandparents of the bride are Barbara Keeley of Great Bend and the late Terry Keeley and A.W. and Pat Schartz of Larned. The groom’s grandparents are Lucille Beck and the late Art Beck and Arlene Strube and the late Dale and late Robert Strube. Great-grandmother of the bride is Ruth Gleason of Kinsley and the groom’s great-grandmother is Mary Hoffman of Claflin.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an elegant bridal-white matte-satin gown designed in a princess silhouette, featuring a strapless neckline atop a wrapped waist detail all fully embellished in tiny seed beads and crystals. The semi-full ballroom skirt swept into a chapel train accented by scattered matching beadwork motifs. Her elbow-length sheer illusion veil fell from a rhinestone tiara. She carried a bouquet of red, yellow, orange and white Gerbera daisies.

Maid of honor was Christy Keeley, sister of the bride, of Topeka. Bridesmaids were Beth Keeley, sister of the bride, of Great Bend, Charlotte Dikeman of Overland Park, Katrina Hoffman of Hays, Krystal Hickel of Olathe, Jenny Schartz of Topeka and Elisha Beck, sister of the groom, of Hays. Their red, tea-length dresses featured strapless tops accented with orange ribbon belts at the waist. They carried hand-tied bouquets of red, yellow and orange Gerbera daisies.

Best man was Evin Beck, brother of the groom, of Durham, N.C. Groomsmen were Mark Miller of Claflin, Jarod Tetuan of Topeka, Jordan Hickel of Great Bend, Kyle Fisher, Jake Lebahn and Matt Keeley, brother of the bride, all of Topeka.

Taper lighters were Meg Huelskamp of Andover and Bailey Schartz of Larned, cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Loghan Beck of Hays, niece of the groom. Ring bearer was Maddox Beck of Durham, nephew of the groom.

Ushers were Kyler Connell of Claflin, Ross Strube of Scott City, Brynnen Webb of Eudora, all cousins of the groom, and Jordan Brill and Dustin Moyer, both of Topeka.

Music was provided by Marc Webster, trumpet, and Connie Schneweis, organist. Kelly Henrichs and Rebecca Mauler were vocalists.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2007 graduate of Washburn University. She is employed by the Olathe School District as a sixth-grade teacher.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Claflin High School and a 2007 graduate of Washburn University with a degree in sports management.

The couple reside in Overland Park.

July 20, 2008

Gibbs -

Anne Elizabeth Karlin and Ryan Daniel Gibbs were united in marriage on May 24 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by the Rev. Adam Wutka. Parents of the bride are Jim Karlin of Hays and Connie Karlin of Great Bend. Parents of the groom are Dr. Debbie Gibbs of Washington, Iowa, and the late Duane Gibbs.

Maid of honor was Ali Karlin, sister of the bride, of Great Bend.

Best man was Matt Eng, of Louisville, Colo.

Vocalist was Alaina Kelly of Keokuk, Iowa. Pia-nist/flautist was Kristin Johnson of Mantorville, Minn. Guitarist was Kathleen Lunsford of Stacy, Minn.

The bride will graduate from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, in December 2008 with a degree in social work, after her social work practicum with the Chicago Center this fall.

The groom is a 2008 graduate of Luther College in Decorah, with degrees in music and ministry. He is serving with AmeriCorps in Chicago, Ill.

The couple will reside in Chicago, Ill.

Breeden -

Monica Ankenbrand and Josh Breeden were married on Aug. 5, 2007, in the rose garden of the Muckenthaler Estate in Fullerton, Calif. The Rev. Rick Thornton, of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wichita, officiated the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Astrid Oyco Ankenbrand and Jurgen Ankenbrand, both of Huntington Beach, Calif. Parents of the groom are Kenneth W., Jr. and Tamara Breeden of Wichita. Grandparents of the bride are the late Johann Karl and Eleonore Ankenbrand of Nuernberg, Germany, Agueda and Gregorio Lopez of Carson City, Calif., and the late Luciano Gomez Oyco. Grandparents of the groom are the late Kenneth W., Sr. Breeden and Christine Breeden of Great Bend, and the late O.J. Neff and Barbara Neff of Wichita.

Maid of honor was Diane Board of Newport Beach, Calif. Bridesmaids were Anne Marie Velayo of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Theresa Ockaskis of Chicago, Ill.

Best man was Jason Wolfe of Chicago, Ill. Groomsmen were Aaron Harnden of Alexandria, Va., and Dr. Joel Westra of Grand Rapids, Mich.

The bride is an executive director with A.C. Neilsen Company.

The groom is an architect with Studio A and an adjunct instructor in architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, N.J.

The couple reside in New York City, N.Y.

Benham -

Shiho Kitagawa and Zachary Mark Benham were united in marriage on March 2, 2007, at the Wayne County Courthouse in Detroit, Mich., in a double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Ishio and Eiko Kitagawa of Shiga, Japan, the late Robert Benham and Denise and Warren Deckert.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Hikone West High School. She is employed at Fukoku as an administrative officer.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed at Yusen Global Logistics as an export agent.

The couple reside in Metro Detroit, Mich.

July 13, 2008

Kilgore -

Kacie Marie Foster and Kenneth Alan Kilgore were united in marriage on May 24 in a double-ring ceremony at the First Christian Church in Great Bend with the Rev. William Johnson officiating. Parents of the bride are Brett and Kathy Foster of Great Bend. Parents of the groom are Ken and Sheila Kilgore of Liberal. Grandparents of the bride are George and Pat Foster of Howe, Okla., Bernita Degenhardt of Great Bend and the late Walter Degenhardt. Great-grandparents of the bride are Albert and Middy Abercrombie of Wichita. Grandparents of the groom are Fred and Ann Kilgore of Liberal and Alan and Pat Smith of Belen, N.M.

Matron of honor was Saylem Maneth of Portland, Ore. Bridesmaid was Ashley Degenhardt, cousin of the bride, of Muskogee, Okla.

Best man was Josh Hamey, cousin of the groom, of Liberal. Groomsman was Josh Snider of Lubbock, Texas.

Ushers were Brian Foster, brother of the bride, of Great Bend, and Derick Tibbets of Hays.

Flower girl was Kamryn Johns, cousin of the bride, of Great Bend. Ring bearer was Connor Gibbs, cousin of the groom, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. Candlelighters were Audrey Bellendir, cousin of the bride, of Lawrence, and Adam Bellendir, cousin of the bride, of Great Bend.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Great Bend High School. She will graduate from Fort Hays State University in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is employed by USD 428 in Great Bend.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Liberal High School. He is employed by CPI in Great Bend.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

July 6, 2008

Butler -

Norma Nolte and Curtis Butler, both of Great Bend, were united in marriage on May 3, at the First Baptist Church of Ellinwood. Parents of the bride are the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Nolte of Hudson. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Butler of Great Bend and Mrs. Ruth Dyson of Wichita. Pastor David Wesner of the First Baptist Church of Ellinwood officiated the double-ring ceremony.

The bride’s great nephew, Andrew Maier, of Claflin, escorted her down the aisle. The bride wore a pale mint green, two-piece suit fashioned of polyester shantung in a street- length design. The narrow-notch collared jacket was edged in delicate seed beads and silver crystals, which followed the buttons down the front and a pencil-slim skirt completed her ensemble. The bride carried a bouquet of spring flowers, consisting of white daisies, white lilies, pink roses and yellow mums.

Matron of honor was Nadine Maier, sister of the bride, of Great Bend.

Best man was Mark Blackwell of Great Bend.

Ushers were Rodney Maier, nephew of bride, of Claflin; Larry Christenson, cousin of the bride of Hudson; and Brent Phillips son-in-law of the groom, of Westminster Colo.

Ringbearer was Christian Butler-Francis, grandson of the groom, of Manhattan.

Pianist was Melanie Mosier and soloists were Claudia Wesner and LaDonna Widener.

The bride is employed at USD 428.

The groom is employed at the Barton County Clerk’s office.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

Musgrove -

Erica Ann Rindt and James Clinton Musgrove were united in marriage on Aug. 3, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin, in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Michael P. Hermes, uncle of the bride, of Kansas City. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Parents of the bride are Daryl and Vicki Rindt of Garden City. Parents of the groom are Jim and Barbara Musgrove of Claflin. Grandparents of the bride are the late Milton and Marguerite Rindt and John and Virginia Hermes of Overland Park. Grandparents of the groom are Lenora Musgrove of Claflin and the late JC Musgrove and June Miller of Claflin and the late Bobby Jo Miller.

Maid of honor was Alexa Rindt, sister of the bride, of Garden City. Bridesmaids were Bobbi Musgrove, sister of the groom, of Memphis, Tenn., Suzanne Heimbach, cousin of the bride, of Arlington, Va., Laura Heimbach, cousin of the bride of San Francisco, Calif., Heather Leckey of Smithville, Mo., and Molly Hunt of Wichita.

Best men were Spencer Musgrove, brother of the groom of Houston, Texas, and Trent Musgrove, brother of the groom, of Claflin. Groomsmen were Kyle Rindt, brother of the bride, of Emporia; Jeremy Liebl of Claflin; Gary Mannebach of Chandler, Ariz.; and Cody Lowery of Wichita.

Ushers were Jason Cates, cousin of the groom, of Colwich; Jonathon Woydziak, cousin of the groom, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; Luke Musgrove, cousin of the groom, of Great Bend; and Josh Homokla of Madison, S.D.

Junior bridesmaid was Shelby Letourneau, cousin and goddaughter of the groom, of Tonganoxie. Flower girl was Graecyn Keeton, cousin of the groom of Hutchinson. Ringbearer was Brody Cates, cousin of the groom of Colwich. Candlelighters were Rachel Day, cousin of the bride, of Manhattan, and Diane Hermes, cousin of the bride, of Frisco, Texas.

Organist was Joyce Haberman of Great Bend, vocalist was Katie Hahn of Garden City, guitarist was Riley Day, cousin of the bride, of DeSoto, and trumpeter was Ben Jervis of Wichita.

The bride is a graduate of Garden City High School. She graduated from Emporia State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is a student at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

The groom is a graduate of Claflin High School. He graduated from Emporia State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He is employed by Transnetyx in Memphis as a project manager.

The couple reside in Memphis.

Kuhn -

DeAnn Mitchell and Christopher Kuhn were united in marriage on Oct. 27, 2007, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by Father Reginald A. Urban. Parents of the couple are Donald and Debra Mitchell of Hoisington and Brad and Janet Kuhn of Great Bend. Grandparents of the bride are John and Lois Mitchell of Great Bend and John and Mildred Hein of Wichita. Grandparents of the groom are Clint and Lee Kuhn and Betty Lawson, all of Great Bend and the late Jimmy Lawson.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless diamond-white gown designed by Maggie Sottero.

Matron of honor was Stephanie Hindman of Overland Park. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Leiker, Rachelle Hazlett, Lori Mitchell and Amy Haines, all of Great Bend. They wore sleeveless burnt-orange gowns.

Best man was John Drake of the Kansas City area. Groomsmen were Brendan Kuhn, brother of the groom, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas; Dusty Pfannenstiel of Lincoln, Neb.; and Clay Delaney and Ryan Hickel, both of Great Bend.

Ushers were John Mitchell of Great Bend, Jared Mitchell and Dominic Mitchell, both of Hoisington.

Flower girl was Brooke Hazlett of Great Bend. Ringbearer was Mikey Weigel of Overland Park.

Organist was Joyce Haberman of Great Bend and vocalist was Alicia Eickhoff of Wichita. Candlelighters were Cameron Mitchell of Hoisington and Kimberly Slater of Great Bend.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is employed at Dillons in Great Bend as a scanning manager.

The groom is a 1999 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College with an associate’s degree in science. He is employed by Farmers Bank in Great Bend.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

June 28, 2008

Mawhirter -

Rachel E. Brining and Justin Lee Mawhirter were united in marriage on May 31 at the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Dwight Dozier. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Roger and Erika Brining and Dan and Teresa Mawhirter.

Maid of honor was Sara Hayden of Great Bend. Bridesmaids were Valerie McAtee, Amber Henderson and Rebecca Brining, sister of the bride, all of Great Bend.

Best man was Eric Conrady of Montrose, Colo. Groomsmen were Tim Shumate of Lawrence, Ryan Parr of Great Bend and Hans Nickel of Augusta.

Ushers were Chad Mawhirter and Chance Mawhirter, both brothers of the groom, and Joshua Koelsch, all of Great Bend, and Kirby Nickel of Augusta.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Great Bend High School and is attending Barton County Community College. She is employed at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development as a project assistant.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2006 graduate of Butler Community College with a degree in fire science. He is employed in the family business, Isern Electric, Plumbing and Heating, as a plumber.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

June 22, 2008

Guthrie -

Lauren Elizabeth Dougherty and Blake Aaron Guthrie were united in marriage on March 1 at Terrady Country Club in Andover in a single-ring ceremony officiated by Travis Dumond. Parents of the couple are Dennie and Linda Daugherty of Andover and Mark and Denise Guthrie of Great Bend. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Maid of honor was Liliya Daugherty, sister of the bride, of Andover. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Simon, Jamie Kirk and Jillian Hatch, all of the Kansas City area.

Best man was Brett Divine, cousin of the groom, of Douglasville, Ga. Grooms-men were Garrett Gretz of Springfield, Mo., Joshua Dunlap of Great Bend, Jeremy Guthrie, brother of the groom, of Great Bend, and Dustin Guthrie, brother of the groom, of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ushers were Aaron Daugherty and James Daugherty, both brothers of the bride, of Andover. Flower girls were Jaci and Addison Guthrie, nieces of the groom, of Great Bend. Bellringer was Zoey Morgan, cousin of the bride, from Kansas City, Mo. Musicians and vocalists were Brandon and Jerah Divine, cousins of the groom, from Douglasville, Ga.

The bride is a graduate of Andover Central High School. She is a hairstylist in Kansas City, Mo.

The groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School. He attended Mid-America University. He is a recording artist based out of Kansas City, Mo., and also works with Drive Management in Nashville, Tenn.

The couple reside in Overland Park.

June 15, 2008

Williams

Christine Boyoung Kim of New York, N.Y., and Ryan Christopher Williams of New York, N.Y., formerly of Great Bend, were united in marriage on April 5 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Parents of the bride are Mr. Insoo Kim and Mrs. Misook Kim of London, England. Mother of the groom is Mrs. Ronnie Drees of Great Bend. The Rev. Scott Sauls of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church officiated the double-ring ceremony.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Vera Wang gown decorated with lace hand-made in Lyons, France. She carried a bouquet of fragrant white peonies and ranunculus.

Matron of honor was Erica Yao. Maid of honor was Reshma Bishnoi. They wore lilac satin gowns and carried bouquets of white peonies accented with lavender freesia.

Best man was Coleman Standish of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Great Bend. The groom and best man wore black tuxedos with boutonnieres of white freesia.

The bride earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley and her Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School. She is a corporate lawyer in New York, N.Y.

The groom is a 1994 graduate of Great Bend High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees at the University of Kansas and his Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School. He is a corporate lawyer in New York, N.Y.

The couple reside in New York, N.Y.

June 8, 2008

Williams -

Christine Boyoung Kim of New York, N.Y., and Ryan Christopher Williams of New York, N.Y., formerly of Great Bend, were united in marriage on April 5 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Parents of the bride are Mr. Insoo Kim and Mrs. Misook Kim of London, England. Mother of the groom is Mrs. Ronnie Drees of Great Bend. The Rev. Scott Sauls of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church officiated the double-ring ceremony.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Vera Wang gown decorated with lace hand-made in Lyons, France. She carried a bouquet of fragrant white peonies and ranunculus.

Matron of honor was Erica Yao. Maid of honor was Reshma Bishnoi. They wore lilac satin gowns and carried bouquets of white peonies accented with lavender freesia.

Best man was Coleman Standish of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Great Bend. The groom and best man wore black tuxedos with boutonnieres of white freesia.

The bride earned her bachelor of arts degree from Wellesley and her Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School. She is a corporate lawyer in New York, N.Y.

The groom is a 1994 graduate of Great Bend High School. He earned his bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees at the University of Kansas and his Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School. He is a corporate lawyer in New York, N.Y.

The couple reside in New York, N.Y.

June 1, 2008

Steinert -

Stacey Jo Prosser and Trevor Michael Steinert were united in marriage on Oct. 6, 2007, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Liebenthal in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by Father Francis Jordan. The bride was given in marriage by her mother and father. Parents of the bride are Tom and Brenda Prosser. Parents of the groom are Vel Rae Starkey and Myron Steinert. Grandparents of the bride are Alvin and Bernadine Prosser of Russell and Frank and Elaine Littler of La Crosse. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carver of Liebenthal. Great-grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Littler and Mrs. Icis Eisenhour, all of La Crosse.

Maid of honor was Kristy Prosser. Bridesmaids were Kayla Shaw, Brandi Grow and Deanna Stevens.

Best man was Nick Starkey. Groomsmen were Chad Schaffer, Scott Ayers and Phil Hopkins.

Flower girl was Alison Renner and the ring bearer was Treyton Cole. Ushers were Cody Prosser, Michael Steinert, Branden Brazda and Matt Fitzsimmons.

The bride is a 2005 graduate of La Crosse High School. She is employed by Hays Medical Center.

The groom is a 2001 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a master's degree in political theory. He is employed by La Crosse Furniture Factory.

The couple reside in La Crosse.

May 25, 2008

Allison -

Breauna Miller and Caleb Allison were united in marriage on Dec. 22 at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City, Okla., in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Chuck Marshall. Parents of the bride are Nathan and Pam Miller of Ellinwood. Mother of the groom is Sharon Allison of Ponca City, Okla. Grandparents of the bride are Harold and Jean Miller of Ellinwood and Don Caffee of Edmond, Okla. Grandmother of the groom is Louise Earls.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a light gold satin designer A-line corset-back gown embellished with Swarovski crystals, pearls, glass beads and seed beads. The embellished neckline was highlighted with encrusted beading both at the front and back. The bodice fell asymmetrically across the waistline. The skirt featured an array of knife pleats and the back of the skirt draped asymmetrically over the bottom of the corset, embellished with beading and swept into a chapel train. She wore a Swarovski beaded crystal tiara with a chapel veil edged with rows of Swarovski crystal beading and a crystal pendant and earrings. She carried a gathered nosegay bouquet of red roses, boxwood, weeping Christmas greens, bells of Ireland, red berries, pheasant feathers, Swarovski crystals wrapped with a mocha sash with an antique crystal buckle.

Maid of honor was Candice Moeder. Bridesmaids were Tammy Allison and Amanda Galindo, both sisters of the groom, and Jill Lightfoot. They wore black, strapless gowns in an array of styles accented with rhinestones. They carried bouquets similar to the bride's.

Best man was Jeremy Kenton. Groomsmen were Deven Estes, Brayden Miller, brother of the bride, and Chris Hubbard. They wore silver tuxedos with boxwood boutonnières.

Ushers were Andy Galindo, brother-in-law of the groom, and Scott Robinson, cousin of the bride. Flower girl was Ava Miller, niece of the bride. Ringbearer was Kase Williams, cousin of the bride. Junior flower girl was Amaria Allison, niece of the groom. Junior ringbearer was Isaiah Galindo, nephew of the groom.

The bride is employed by the Moore (Oklahoma) School District as a music instructor.

The groom is student teaching Spanish at the Norman School District.

The couple reside in Norman, Okla.

April 27, 2008

Cotten –

Katie Mae DeWerff of Ellinwood and Joseph S. Cotten Jr. of Hoisington, were united in marriage on Dec. 28, 2007, at the Church of the Nazarene in Hoisington. Parents of the couple are Jeff and Sherry DeWerff of Ellinwood and Joe and Ginger Cotten of Hoisington. Grandparents of the bride are Bessie Mae DeWerff of Ellinwood and the late Kenneth DeWerff, Max Lee Folk of Holyrood, Beverly Jewell of Ellsworth and the late Jim Jewell. Grandparents of the groom are Leo and Loretta Baum and Wilbur Cotten, all of Hoisington and the late Joyce Cotten. Ceremony officiant was Joe Cotten, father of the groom.

Bridesmaids were Sarah Simic and Rebekah Cotten, sisters of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Bailey Baird of Ellinwood.

Groomsmen were Micah Cotten, brother of the groom, Milan Simic, brother-in-law of the groom, and Blake DeWerff, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Zach Baird, Tyler Burt and Tim Ohlde.

The bride will graduate from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary social science in May.

The groom will graduate from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership in May.

The couple reside in Manhattan.

April 20, 2008

Schenkel -

Jessica Elaine Case and John J. Schenkel III were united in marriage on Feb. 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Emporia in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Nancy Gammill. The bride was given away by her father. Parents of the couple are Gary and Janet Case of Emporia and Steven Schenkel of Great Bend and Janet Lewis of Jacksonville, Ark.

The maid of honor was Andrea Lemon and the bridesmaid was Melanie Yokum

The best man was C.J. Donner and the groomsman was Austin Case, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Rob Grizzle, brother of the groom, Keith Case, cousin of the bride, and Jeff Myers.

The bride is a graduate of Flint Hills Technical College for Dental Assisting. She is attending Butler County Community College. She is employed as a dental assistant for Dr. McMurray in New Strawn.

The groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Norfolk Iron and Metal in Emporia.

April 6, 2008

McGovern -

Dana Collins and Thomas McGovern were married Jan. 31 in Saint Louis, Mo. Parents of the couple are Gerald (Gerry) and Jewell Lewis of Larned and Doug McGovern of Hutchinson and Nancy McGovern of Albuquerque, N.M.. Grandparents are Lloyd Lewis of Lamed and Virginia McGovern of Hutchinson.

The couple had a simple wedding with a medieval theme at a Society for Creative Anachronism meeting in Saint Louis.

The bride graduated from Larned High School in 1989 and from Pittsburg State University in 1995.

The bridegroom graduated from El Dorado High School in Albuquerque in 1989 and Tulane University in New Orleans, La., in 1994.

The couple work and reside in Saint Louis.

Dye -

Audrey Elise Starbuck and Craig Joseph Dye, both of Omaha, Neb., were united in marriage on Dec. 31, at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Neb. Parents of the couple are Mike and Rhonda Starbuck of Hebron, Neb., formerly of Hoisington, and Dennis and Nanci Dye also of Hebron. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Opal Andrews of Larned and the late Marven West and the late Paul and Frances Starbuck. Grandparents of the groom are Maurice and Vera Sloan of Colby, Vera Dye of Superior, Neb., and the late Ralph Dye.

The bride wore a strapless, white satin A-line gown by Sophia Tolli. The gown featured a draped bodice and corset back. The asymmetrical waistline featured side drapes with flower accents, a tiered tulle underskirt with lace trim, a sweep train, and a detachable three-tiered, chapel-length train with lace detail. Her single-layer fingertip veil featured crystal edging. She carried a bouquet of red roses.

Bridesmaids were Kate Williams and Stephanie Simpson, both of Lincoln; Sarah Abrahams of Omaha; Heather Beaver of Lawrence; and honorary attendant Caroline Ideus of Japan. They wore red, strapless, tea-length gowns and carried bouquets of white roses.

Groomsmen were Aaron Dye, brother of the groom, of Omaha; Brett Dye, brother of the groom, of Lincoln; Tom Unger of Dubuque, Iowa; and Andy Starbuck, brother of the bride, of Colby.

Flower girl was Anna Starbuck, niece of the bride, and ring bearer was Drew Starbuck, nephew of the bride, of Colby. Ushers were Vince Sickler of Lincoln, and Matt Prokop of Crete, Neb. Music was provided by Jane West, aunt of the bride, of Kearney, Neb., and Laura Young of Lincoln.

The bride is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with degrees in business administration and Spanish. She is a human resource manager for BCDM in Omaha, Neb.

The groom is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in exercise science and is a third-year student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Creighton University in Omaha.

The couple reside in Omaha..

March 23, 2008

Aber -

Amy Alayne Harris and Jeremy Ward Aber were united in marriage on Oct. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church in Emporia, with the Rev. Mike Soresen officiating. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Sue Schuster of Larned and Mr. Olin E. Harris of Goessel. The groom is the son of Drs. James and Susan Aber of Emporia. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Doris Lilly of Ottawa, Mrs. Lila Harris of Goessel, Mrs. Marian Ward of Halstead and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Aber of Kansas City, Mo.

The bride wore a floor-length antique ivory gown designed by Oleg Cassini, with pickup skirt and contrasting satin sash. The fingertip veil was of matching flower design. The bride and maid of honor carried bouquets of long-stem copper- and ivory-colored roses. Music was provided by Diane McCartey.

Maid of honor was Emily Schuster, sister of the bride.

Best man was Jay Aber, brother of the groom.

The bride is a graduate of Emporia State University and is pursuing a master's degree in English literature at Kansas State University. She is employed at the Manhattan Crisis Center.

The groom is a graduate of Emporia State University with a master's degree in geology. He is pursuing a doctorate degree in geo-spatial analysis at Kansas State University, where he is employed as a graduate assistant.

The couple reside in Manhattan.

March 16, 2008

Kimple —

Nathan Kimple and Kelly Hutton were united in marriage on Aug. 25, 2007, at St. Albans Outdoor Chapel in the Snowy Mountain Range in Centennial, Wyo., in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Wayne Schupbach. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Bill and Nadine Hutton of California, Md., and Richard and Linda Kimple of Ellinwood.

Maid of honor was Christine Hutton, sister of the bride, of Fort Collins, Colo. Bridesmaid was Courtney Kimple, sister of the groom, of Overland Park.

Best men were Michael Drees of Great Bend and Dan Stark of Denver, Colo.

Ushers were Ryan McReynolds of Overland Park; Shane Isern and Freddy Gunn, both of Ellinwood; Nathan Meyer of Hutchinson; and Jake Fitzsimmins and Kyler Knudsen, both of Fort Collins, Colo.

Flower girls were Lauren and Clair Liebl, both of Hutchinson. Ring dog was Bridger of Fort Collins.

The bride is a graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton, N.H., and a graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in natural resources. She received her master’s degree at the University of Arizona in ecology. She is employed by Partners Mentoring Youth in Fort Collins.

The groom is a graduate of Ellinwood High School and a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in natural resource management. He received his master’s degree in business administration from Regis University in Denver, Colo. He is employed as a public relations officer for Public Service Credit Union, in Fort Collins.

The couple reside in Fort Collins, Colo.

Hutchison —

Christene Garrett of WaKeeney and Stuart Hutchison of Great Bend were united in marriage on Feb. 16 at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Great Bend with the Rev. Hal Staats Jr. officiating.

A family reception following the ceremony was held at the Highland Hotel Gold Room. The couple flew to Atlanta, Ga., for a honeymoon.

McReynolds —

Courtney Kimple and Ryan McReynolds were united in marriage on Oct. 20, 2007, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Dr. Peter Luckey. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Richard and Linda Kimple of Ellinwood and Richard and Vickie McReynolds of Topeka.

Matron of honor was Jennifer Klepper of Ellinwood. Bridesmaids were Kelly Kimple, sister-in-law of the bride, of Fort Collins, Colo., Aubrey Ammon, of Overland Park, and Lacy Frees, of San Francisco, Calif.

Best man was David English of Overland Park. Groomsmen were Matt Huston of Manhattan and Ryan Ammon and Barry Clark, both of Overland Park.

Ushers were Nathan Kimple, brother of the bride, of Fort Collins, Colo., Michael Drees, of Great Bend, and Kevin Sawtelle, of Lawrence.

Flower girl was Lauren Liebl, of Hutchinson. Ring bearer was Noah Kuebler, nephew of the groom, of Topeka.

Pianist was Marla Habiger of Ellinwood. Organist was Mi-Young Jin of Lawrence. Vocalists were Trent and Bonnie Green of Prairie Village.

The bride is a graduate of Ellinwood High School. She graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. She is employed by Intrust Bank in Overland Park.

The groom is a graduate of Topeka West High School. He graduated from Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is employed by Handcrafted Wines of Kansas in Lenexa.

The couple reside in Overland Park.

March 9, 2008

Coon -

Chelsea Rose Doonan of Westmoreland and Christopher Courtland Coon of Wamego were united in marriage on April 28, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by Kevin Ingram of Manhattan. Parents of the couple are Warren and Jeanne Doonan of Great Bend and Mike and Carol Coon of Wamego. Grandparents of the bride are Wendell and Mary Jane Doonan of Great Bend. Grandmother of the groom is Margene Pageler of Wamego.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Valerie Couture by Moonlight strapless A-line gown with a fitted, dropped-waist bodice. The gown was of ivory Italian satin accented by cultured pearls, sequins and Swarovski crystals on the bodice and running the length of the train. Her fingertip veil was held by a crystal tiara. She carried a bouquet of red roses, pink lilies and white stephanotis.

The bride's attendants were Crystal Schroeder of Great Bend; Lori Doonan, sister-in-law of the bride, of Cleveland, Ohio; Lyndsay Doonan, sister-in-law of the bride, of Fort Smith, Ark.; Megan Romine and Amanda Garrett both of Manhattan; Krista Farrell, sister of the groom, of Salina; and Tara Olsen of Lawrence. They wore red, strapless, tea-length gowns with a looped ivory sash and carried bouquets of red, white and pink roses.

Best man was Toby Hendricks of Alta Vista. Groomsmen were Sam Stutzman of Lincoln, Neb.; Jarrod Doonan, brother of the bride, of Fort Smith; Ryan Almes and Heath Major, both of Manhattan; Paul Farrell of Salina; and Brian Blume of Wamego.

Flower girl was Harley Dougherty of Great Bend. Brendyn Schroeder of Great Bend was the ring bearer. Candlelighters were Zach Farrell and Mason Farrell, nephews of the groom. Music was provided by the Topeka String Quartet and vocalists were Jarrod and Lyndsay Doonan.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in family studies and human services. She is employed by Baystone Financial Group in Manhattan.

Chris is a graduate of Hutchinson Community College with a degree in fire science. He is employed with the city of Manhattan as a firefighter.

The couple reside in Westmoreland.

Miller - Gilmore

Jennifer Marie Miller and Matthew Edward Gilmore were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony on July 28, 2007, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg. Parents of the couple are John and Connie Miller of Claflin and John and Kathie Gilmore of Pittsburg. The ceremony was officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore, DD, of Dodge City and Father Tom Stroot, of Pittsburg.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a fitted Pronovias gown with trumpet skirt. The gown and train were constructed of plumetti tulle and adorned with lace appliqués. The bodice and skirt were accented with a satin bow. The shoulder-length veil also fashioned a matching satin bow. The bride carried a hand-tied, round bouquet of white calla lilies, white lilies and white and yellow narcissus.

Maid of honor was Lisa Gruver of Winfield. Bridesmaids were Aubrey Folk of Emporia, Bobbi Sue Musgrove of Memphis, Tenn., and Katy Struble of Derby. They wore black, tea-length, strapless dresses adorned with lace and a satin ribbon around the waist. They each carried bouquets similar to the bride's.

Best man was Mark Schremmer of Topeka. Groomsmen were Ryan Boler and Zack Manns of Pittsburg, and Jerrod O'Nelio of Los Angeles, Calif.

Ushers were Mark Miller, brother of the bride, and Brent Fast and Phil Spieckermann, both of Wichita. Lectors were Amy Renn, sister of the groom, and Grant Miller, brother of the bride. Soloist was June Abbott, Atlanta, Ga., aunt of the bride.

The bride graduated from Claflin High School in 2001. She received a bachelor's degree in biology in 2005 and is attending Wichita State University. She anticipates graduating in May with a doctorate of physical therapy.

The groom graduated from St. Mary's Colgan High School in 1997. He received a bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University in finance and marketing and received a master's degree in business administration in 2005. He works as an associate national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of Currency in Joplin, Mo.

The couple reside in Pittsburg.

February 24, 2008

Marsh -

Jamie Cowin of Fayetteville, Ark., and Christopher Marsh of Great Bend were united in marriage on May 26 at the First Baptist Church in Gentry, Ark., in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by the bride’s father, Dr. Robin H. Cowin. Parents of the couple are Dr. Robin H. and Joyce K. Cowin of Gentry and Dale and Phyllis Marsh of Great Bend. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Maid of honor was Carra Gray, sister of the bride, of Grove, Okla. Bridesmaids were Kristin Cowin, sister-in-law of the bride, of Atlanta, Ga., and Andria Cowin, sister-in-law of the bride, of Gentry.

Best man was Blaine Huslig of Wichita. Groomsmen were Khaleel Lott of Houston, Texas, and Andrew Armbrust, brother-in-law of the groom, of Salina.

Ushers were Jarrell Gray, brother-in-law of the bride, of Grove, Benjamin Cowin, brother of the bride, of Atlanta, Ga., and Sgt. Eric Cowin, brother of the bride, of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Flower girl was Iliana Armbrust, niece of the groom. Ringbearers were Paul Armbrust, nephew of the groom, and Xander, Nicholas and Benjamin Gray, nephews of the bride.

The bride is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor of arts degree in English and a master of arts degree in teaching. She is a student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. She is the student ministry assistant at the First Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky.

The groom is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in geography. He is a student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. He is the assistant music minister at the First Baptist Church in Owensboro.

The couple reside in Owensboro.

February 17, 2008

Wolf — Heidrick

Lisa Ann Wolf and Alan James Heidrick were united in marriage on Dec. 28 on a Bahaman cruise. Parents of the couple are Lanny and Pam Wolf of Junction City and Paul and Kathy Heidrick of Great Bend. She is the granddaughter of Clinton and Orella Gfeller and Velma Wolf, all of Junction City, and the late Cloyd Wolf. He is the grandson of Floyd and Bonnie Loughrige of Larned and the late Edward and Inez Heidrick.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. Barbara Maxcy officiated the double-ring ceremony. The flower girls was the bride’s niece, Haley Miller of Hutchinson.

The bride is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is employed by Pottberg, Gassman and Hoffman Chtd. in Manhattan.

The groom is a graduate of Kansas State University with a master’s degree in accounting. He is employed at Pottberg, Gassman and Hoffman Chtd. in Manhattan.

The couple reside in Manhattan.

February 10, 2008

Hinson —

Alina Annette Christopher and Gregory Allen Hinson announce their marriage on Jan. 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend.

Jerke –

Linda Dueser and Harlen Jerke exchanged wedding vows in a double-ring ceremony on Dec. 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend. Officiating the ceremony were the Rev. Gary Brooks and the Rev. Jim Strasen.

The bride was escorted by her nephew, Andrew Debes of Wichita. Ushers were sons of the bridegroom, Travis Jerke of Bloomington, Ind., and Chad Jerke and Eric Jerke, both of Great Bend.

Musicians for the ceremony were Nina Jerke, vocalist, Eric Jerke, pianist, and Brad Shirer, organist.

Candlelighters were grandchildren of the bridegroom, Alyssa, Cassidy and Meghan Jerke of Bloomington, Ind., and Kaitlyn, Max, Zoe, Noah, Rylee and Grace Jerke, all of Great Bend.

The wedding was followed by a luncheon/reception in the church fellowship hall. Reception assistants were Janice Lubeck and Reta Wynne of Great Bend and Marcia Sauber of Ellinwood.

The bride, formerly of El Dorado and Ellinwood, has lived in Great Bend since 1972 and is employed as a communications specialist at Barton County Community College.

The groom is originally from the Tripp and Scotland, S.D., area and has lived in Great Bend since 1973. He is retired after 32 years as a financial associate with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

February 3, 2008

Rein -

Kristy Straub and Randy Rein were united in marriage on Sept. 22 at the Club at StoneRidge golf course in the bride’s parents backyard in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Bill Johnson. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Ron and Kathy Straub of Great Bend and Bob and Rose Rein of Great Bend.

Maid of honor was Jessica Corkill of Kansas City, Mo. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Harris of Shawnee, Tiffany Hansen of Liberty, Mo., and Janice Keller of Shawnee. They wore turquoise and brown dresses and carried flowers that were turquoise, brown and orange.

Best men were Russell Rein of Olathe and Robby Rein of Great Bend. Groomsmen were Darren Straub of Great Bend and Jimmy Gillespie of Chase.

Flower girl was Kendall Sell of Great Bend. Ring bearer was Walker Eaton of Muskogee, Okla. Ushers were Eric Cape and Jeff Jackson, both of Great Bend, Andrew Eaton of Muskogee, Okla., and Greg Barr of Kansas City, Mo. Reader was Bev Corkill of Lawrence. Vocalists were Jeff Jackson and Steven Mai, both of Great Bend, and Troy Kirby of Greensburg, with prewedding music by Jerry Ney of Great Bend.

The bride is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003. She is employed by Straub International of Great Bend.

The groom is a 1984 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Straub International of Great Bend.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

January 13, 2008

Pivonka - Bartley

Kimberly Ann Pivonka and Travis Floyd Bartley were united in marriage on Nov. 3 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend with the Rev. Reginald Urban officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the couple are Rita Pivonka of Great Bend, David Pivonka of Timken, and Rick and Rhonda Bartley of Abilene. Grandparents of the bride are Marvin and Marguerite Schneider of Olmitz, Bud and Melva Pivonka of Timken, the late Don and Esther Bartley and honorary grandmother, Shirley Wilson of Carlton.

Matron of honor was Melissa Pivonka, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kate Bartley, sister of the groom, Jaimee Landers, Gina Nordyke, Erica Long, and Kristen Royer, cousin of the bride.

Best man was A.J. Bartley, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Casey Cole, Chris Stoneberger, Brett Brandon, Justin Ivey and Bill Wray.

Flower girl was Lily Bartley, niece of the groom. Candlelighters were Erin Myrick and Janel Tammen, cousins of the bride. Ushers were Andy Pivonka, brother of the bride, Kyle Stroda, Greg Haslouer, and Keith Shrader.

The bride is a graduate of Otis-Bison High School and Emporia State University with a degree in business and finance. She is employed by ALCO/Duckwall corporate office in Abilene as an inventory planner.

The groom is a graduate of Abilene High School and attended Emporia State University. He is owner of T B Kennels, employed by R B Kennels, and is assistant coach for the Abilene High School baseball team, all in Abilene.

The couple reside in Abilene.

Ringering - Dewey

Jessica Ringering and Steven Dewey were united in marriage on June 16 at the First Baptist Church of Ellinwood with the Rev. David Wesner officiating. Parents of the couple are Cindy Ringering and Russell Ringering of Ellinwood and Glenn and Kathi Dewey of Great Bend.

Maid of honor was Rachel Ringering, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jaclyn Dewey, Daywa Ahmadi, Dani Zink and Chelsey Clawson.

Best man was Peter Wesner. Groomsmen were Joel Dewey, David Dewey, Andrew Schechter and Austin Asher.

Ushers were Loren Auch and Andy Wesner.

The bride is a student at Barton County Community College and the groom is employed by CPI.

The couple reside in Great Bend.

Hinnenkamp - Dewey

Mandy Hinnenkamp and David Dewey were united in marriage on July 14 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., with Andy Wright officiating. Parents of the couple are Tom and Donna Hinnenkamp of Little Falls, Minn., and Glenn and Kathi Dewey of Great Bend.

Maid of honor was Sarah Verebely. Bridesmaids were Katie Hinnenkamp, Kellie Hinnenkamp and Laura Posterick.

Best man was Andy Wesner. Groomsmen were Joel Dewey, Steven Dewey and Levi Cheyney.

Ushers were Pat Grady, Zach Sommerlot, John Schragg, and Paul Krievins.

The bride and groom are graduate students at Sioux Falls Seminary.

The couple reside in Sioux Falls.