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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1988
Page
30
Mary Ann Bruce Hedlund and Rick Ray Shramek wed June 18 at Sharon United Methodist Church Swisher in a 2 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. Jack Hooten. A reception for 250 followed at the church with a Dance Mor Ballroom after.
Margaret Ann Meek and Michael Joseph Duggan of Buffalo New York married June 18 at St Patrick s Church with Revs John Hemann Maurice Lynch and Donald Peters officiating at 11 a m A reception followed at Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Linda Kay Hietbrink and Robert L. Wilson were married at Westwood Community Church in Omaha on June 18 at 2 p.m. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Randy Blumer and followed by a reception for 265 guests. The couple plans to reside in Pleasant Hill Iowa.
The Rev. Luther Peterson officiated at 3:30 p.m. on June 18 at St. John’s Lutheran Church uniting Dawn L. McDougal of Edina and Michael Robert Miller of St. Louis Park. A 275 guest reception followed at the Eagles Club.
Cynthia Spellerberg and Douglas Kamberling exchanged vows June 18 at St. John’s Catholic Church Mount Vernon with Rev. Louis Zee and Donald Waldschmidt officiating at 2 p.m. A reception for 400 followed at IBEW Hall Cedar Rapids.
The Rev Mark Oberbeck officiated at the 2 p m ceremony July 2 at First Assembly of God Church uniting Linda Anderson 1150 Longview Dr Marion and Myron A Wilcox II 819 Second Ave SW A reception for 130 guests followed at IBEW Hall Guests included Sandy Lovetinsky and Carolyn Shde as bridesmaid Jeremie Wilcox served as best man Jessica Wilcox was flower girl and Jeffery Wilcox ringbearer Usher attendants were Mason Gray and Dave Garth The couple reside in Cedar Rapids Linda is employed at Millhiser Smith Insurance and Myron works for Wilcox Painting Decorating
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Michelle Lynee Carrothers of Alburnett and Matthew John Wilson of Tampa married June 18 at Alburnett Christian Church. The 2 p.m. service was officiated by Revs. Larry Holder and Bob Lawrence. A 200-guest reception followed at Squaw Creek Lodge in Marion. The groom serves in the U.S. Army and resides in Frankfurt, Germany.
Sherrill G Suchomel Fitzgerald and John R Bryan united in marriage at Palisades Kepler State Park Mount Vernon the 1 p.m. ceremony officiated by Judge Jane Spande. A reception for 50 followed at the park lodge with family and friends.
Mary Welter and Michael Berg united in marriage at 2 p.m. June 18 at Monticello Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. James Chappell officiating. A 300 guest reception followed at Legion Hall. The couple, both University of Iowa graduates, will reside in Gilbert Arizona.
Amy Joy McDowell and Kenneth A Hon wed at Gospel Hall in Manchester in a 1 30 pm ceremony performed by Rev Allan Christopherson. The reception followed with family members and friends in attendance.
Denise Denissen and Craig Allen Glassmeyer exchanged vows at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Montrose Iowa with 175 guests at the Iowa Motor Lodge Fort Madison. Attendants included maid of honor Robin Steinberg bridesmaids Lisa and Renee Denissen best man Jeff Rierson and groomsmen Gary Boesenberg Jack Wrigley ringbearer Jarvice Steinberg. The bride graduates from the Institute of Cosmetology Arts and works at Montgomery Ward Beauty Salon. Her husband works for Garment Designs.
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