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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1978
Page
54
Kimberly Marie Strausser and Bradford Martin Worrell wed in a 2 PM ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Solon officiated by Rev J J Fath. The couple resides in Coralville with Kim employed by the American College Testing Program and Bradford at Veterans Hospital Iowa City.
Gretchen Kapaun and Craig Sealls married in a 7 pm ceremony at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. James Goedken officiating. The bride, daughter of Fred and Gretchen Kapaun of Madison South Dakota, wore a Victorian ivory gown and pink rose bouquet. The groom is son of Edmond and Mrs Sealls of 1732 Fifth Ave SE. They will live at the bride’s address.
Kimberly Kay Lathrop and Jeffrey Lee Hoffman married Thursday June 8 at Noelridge Baptist Church. Rev Roy Tindale officiated at 7 pm. The couple reside in Marion Iowa with families listed and both work locally at Triple A Motor Club of Iowa and Continental Cleaners.
Susan Kay Sevde and Gordon Lee Jewell married in a June 10 ceremony at First United Methodist Church Toledo with Rev. Darrell Mitchell officiating. The couple reside in Toledo. the bride works for Tama Meat Packing and the groom attends Marshalltown Area Community College.
Anita Lu Zobel and Richard William Ackerman wed in a 2 PM ceremony at First Congregational Church with Dr. Glenn Bender officiating. The bride, daughter of Alvin and {implied} Zobel, wore an organza gown with lace trim and a Camelot cap. Attendants included Sheryl Kokoska and Diane Ryan. Best man Randy Ackerman and groomsman Terry Hanson. Reception for 200 at the church followed by an open house at the brides’ home. The couple will reside at 1651 34th St SE. The bride works for Cedar Rapids Community Schools and plans Kirkwood Community College attendance. the groom is with Sieg Co. Dinner noted at Amalgamated Spirits & Provisions.
Elizabeth Ann Wick married David Lee Olson on Saturday June 10 at Cherry Hill New Jersey. The ceremony occurred at 1 p.m. with a reception for 100 guests at the Coach House. The couple resides in Clarks Summit Pennsylvania while both attend Baptist Bible College.
Mary Sue Kaalberg and Douglas Alan Falconer were married Saturday in a 2 PM ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Ronald J. Axen officiated with Judy Dye as matron of honor and Alan Jossie as best man. The couple will reside at 1210 Auburn Drive SW.
Cheryl Lynn Hanson and Robert Dean Hollingsworth exchanged vows in a 3 p.m. ceremony at St. Pius X Catholic Church officiated by Rev. James Goodken. The bride’s parents are listed as Carol and Donald Hanson, with the groom’s family in Central City. A reception for 300 followed at St. Pius gym.
Rebecca R Froehle and Lawrence J Soukup exchanged marriage vows at St Marys Catholic Church Iowa City in a 1 pm ceremony. Officiant Rev Lawrence Soens. The bride's parents are Donald A Froehle Chattanooga Tennessee and the bridegrooms parents Robert Soukup Tulsa. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Kevin Martindale and bridesmaids Michael Froehle and William Foster. Best man Robert Soukup Jr with groomsmen Kevin Pratt and David Soukup. The couple resides in Tulsa. The bride attended Iowa Central and Kirkwood and works at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. The groom is a Northeastern A & M University graduate employed by Picketss Rod and Custom.
Patricia K Mulherin and Jerry Dean Hasenbank married at St John s Catholic Church Mount Vernon in a 730 PM ceremony. A 300 guest reception followed at Clarence Legion Hall. Bride wore Venise lace gown with cathedral train. couple will reside in Clarence.
Julie Ann Joyce of Center Point married Chris Allen Cook son of Don Cook of Coggon in a 5 30 p m ceremony at Zion Presbyterian Church Coggon officiated by Rev Aaron Koskamp A reception followed at Troy Mills with Joyce as bride and a full wedding party including Tiffany Paustian Annette Burke Jenny Cook Paula Freeman as attendants and Keith Robb as best man The couple will reside in Center Point.
Mickie Maurita Ewart and Marlyn Dennis Benish wed at United Presbyterian Church in Springville in a 1 30 p m ceremony. Family and friends attended a 225 guest reception at Cedar View Country Club. The bride works for Metropolitan Supply Co.. the groom farms and works for Moor man Equipment Co. The couple will live at the bride’s address.
Diana Adams Morgan of Hopkinton married Dr. Houston Hobson Stokes of Chicago in a Tuesday 2 pm service at Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago officiated by Rev. David S Handley. The bride daughter of Mrs William E Adams Hopkinton and the late Dr Adams. The groom son of Mr and Mrs William E Dodge Stokes Jr Lenox MA. The couple reside in Chicago. The bride editor in chief of journals for the AMA and educated at Lake Forest College University of Mexico University of Glasgow and University of Chicago. The groom Cornell University and two UC Chicago graduate degrees and is acting chair of economics at the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus.
Donna Jean Schwertfeger and Ronald Lee Gorsch exchanged marriage vows on Saturday June 10 in a candlelight ceremony at Deep River United Church. The bride wore a Queen Anne gown with blue and white floral accents. attendants included Nancy Westbrook and Pam Pointer. The couple will reside in North English with the bride a graduate of the American Institute of Business and the groom employed by Amana Refrigeration Inc.
The Gazette notes wedding stories appear in Sunday editions and info plus a photo, if any, must be in the Family Focus office by Tuesday noon before the wedding. For July 4 holidays, July 9 publications require submissions by Monday afternoon July 3. Late items published abbreviated with no photo. Call 398-8286.
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