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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1986
Page
31
Lisa Ann West and Geof frey Edward Hardy married May 30 in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at United Presbyterian Church Washington. Officiating was Rev. George Bishop. A 300 guest reception followed at Knights of Columbus Hall. The couple will reside in Washington.
Denise Rau and Bruce F Takes exchanged marriage vows May 31 at All Saints Catholic Church Marion with the Rev Phil Schmitt officiating a 1 pm ceremony A reception followed at Squaw Creek Lodge Marion Parents of the bridegroom hosted a rehearsal dinner May 30 at Kory Inn Cecilia Visek served as matron of honor with Lori Stock and Jan Reiger as bridesmaids Mark Takes was best man and groomsmen included Steve Takes and Jim Wilson Douglas Ray and David Stock seated guests The bride is a Kirkwood Community College graduate employed by Bezdeks Florists The groom works for Creative Resources Inc in Cedar Rapids
Allen and Bailey exchange vows May 24 at St. Pius X Catholic Church Iowa City officiated by Rev Joseph OBrien. Dinner and dance at Sheraton Inn follow. Bride parents Norman and Mary Allen, groom parents Stainton and Natalie Bailey. Rehearsal May 23 at Sirloin n Brew. Involved wedding party and Iowa grads. The couple will reside in Lisle Illinois.
Ann Lorraine Scholl and Reid Travis Boyer, both of Spencer, wed May 24 at St Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev John Hemann officiating at 2 p m. A Cedar Rapids Women's Club reception followed. The couple, employed at The Daily Reporter and Spencer Family YMCA respectively, reside in Spencer.
Sharon Waybill and Philip Walsh united in marriage at Waybill-Walsh Christ Church Presbyterian on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. The reception for 200 followed at I B E W Hall. Attendants included maid of honor Patti Waybill and best man David Walsh. The couple will reside in West Des Moines.
Joan Christine England and Kurt Edward Feller married June 7 at Salem United Methodist Church in Van Horne. The 7 p.m. ceremony was led by Rev. Richard Paulus, with a Tara Hills Country Club reception for 200. The couple will reside in Iowa City.
Rural Solon pair Merchant Westra wed in a 11 a.m. ceremony at Calvary Christian Reformed Church Cedar Rapids officiated by Rev Jerry Hoek A reception for 110 followed. Bride matron of honor Linda Pickart bridesmaids Bev Westra Kathy Noftiger best man Steve De Boer groomsmen Glenn Westra Paul Pickart guests seated by Dan Westra Bob Westra Bride employed by Trans National Inc husband a Hamilton Tech graduate now with Royal Office Services Inc to reside in Cedar Rapids.
Linda Sue Heisdorffer of Atkins and Jeffery Joe Purcell of Camp Lejeune N C were married May 24 at Central Park Presbyterian Church. Rev Charles Pendleton officiated at 2 p m. A reception for 100 followed. The bride is daughter of John and Ann Heisdorffer. Parents of the groom are Dennis and Ramona Purcell. Rehearsal dinner May 23 at Ox Yoke Inn Amana. Maid of honor Stephanie Happel. Best man Brian Tedrow. Guests seated by Steve Heisdorffer and Mike Purcell. Bride attended Kirkwood Community College and works for Target West. Husband serves in the U S Marine Corps.
Shawn Marie Kvach and Brian James Visek were married May 31 in a 2 p.m. ceremony at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Hiawatha. Rev. Carl Ries officiated. 225 guests attended a reception at the Eagle's Club.
Lisa Burkle and Steven Carney wed May 31 in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Cedar Rapids officiated by Rev Donald Weydert. A reception followed at the church. The bride’s parents are Leon and Theresa Burkle. groom’s parents are John and Jackie Carney. Attendants included Janice Marbach Jane Burkle Mary Burkle and Teri Baker with Alan Baker Russ Bruner Kim Slaman and Kevin Burkle as ushers. The couple reside in Cedar Rapids with the bride employed by Village Inn Motel and the groom with Federal Express.
Jeanne Emilie Kasper and Mark Steven Kramer exchanged vows June 13 in a 7 p.m. ceremony at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The bride's and groom's families hosted and the wedding party included maid of honor Jaye Kasper and bridesmaids Jo Elissa Kasper and Sandra Kramer, with Ken Kramer as best man. The bride, a Coe College alumna, works at Kmart in Harrisburg, Illinois. The groom, a University of Iowa graduate, is an employee of Lockyear College in Evansville, Illinois.
Newsday profiles Cornelia Cochrane Churchill Guest author of The Debutante's Guide to Life. The book debunks myths about debs and teaches social arts from invitations to attire and etiquette. It notes her pedigree, debut in 1982, and offers practical tips from dining to curtsy mastery with plans for a Big Night gown and accessories.
A Minnesota study by Dr. William H. Frey compares tears from watching an emotional film with tears from onion vapors. Movie tears contain about 24 percent more protein, suggesting emotional crying produces unique substances and may be a healthy release.
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