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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1986
Page
34
Michelle Hansen and Michael Omar Kjormoe were married March 8 at Grundy Center United Methodist Church. The Rev Ward Young officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony for 250 guests. The couple will reside in Dubuque. he works for ChemLawn and she for Whink Products Co.
Linda Anne Kirchhoff of Plano and Glenn Michael Thomas McKinney were married March 15 at First Christian Church in McKinney. The ceremony for 100 guests was performed by Rev. Leslie Hames, followed by a Steeple Chase Club dinner. The bride, daughter of Marge Shadle and Leon Kirchhoff, and the groom, son of Joan Thomas, will reside in Plano. The bride is a University of Northern Iowa and Drake graduate, employed by Baylor Health Care System. the groom attends Richland College and works for Adhesives Plus.
Nancy Bortz and Robert Welsh exchanged marriage vows March 8 in Solon in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony performed by Rev. Francis Lenoch. A reception followed at Joensy’s Restaurant with a later dance at Ely Legion Hall. The couple plans to reside in Williamsburg.
Margaret E. Berry and Travis G. Arnold married March 8 at Unity Center Church with a 1 p.m. ceremony. A reception for 50 guests followed at the church. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where the bride works for Bonanza and the groom for Nash Finch. Honor attendants were Janey Griswold and Kevin Smith.
The Rev. John Christy presided at a 1:30 p.m. March 1 ceremony uniting Lori Ann Stockton and Ted David Richardson at the Little Brown Church. A 150 guest reception followed at the Cedar Rapids Horseman’s Club.
Cheryl L Castleman and Timothy J Martin both of Scottsdale Arizona were married March 9 in Phoenix by Rev Don Burchfield The bride is daughter of Tom Castleman Bowling Green Kentucky The groom is son of Mary Martin Cedar Rapids Iowa and the late Frank Martin A reception for 100 followed at the Ruesenberg home in Phoenix Pam Francois and Joe Martin were attendants The couple will reside in Scottsdale both employed by Anderson House
Valerie Bruckman and Curt Daily exchanged vows March 15 at First United Methodist Church Marion with a 5 30 p m ceremony and a reception at Wapsipinicon Country Club. The bride's parents are Dick and Nancy Bruckman of Carlisle and the groom's are Frank and Jamia Daily of Anamosa. Marianne Foell served as matron of honor with bridesmaids Julie Andersen and Andrea Dickkut. Marissa Foell was flower girl. groomsmen were Tom Daily Bob Zimmer man and Matt Bruckman. ring bearer Ryan Legg. They will live in Marion where the bride teaches for Marion Independent Schools and the groom works at the Iowa State Men's Reformatory.
Julie Ann Velky and Michael John Murray married March 8 at Velky-Murray St. Pius X Catholic Church with a 2 p.m. ceremony performed by Rev. Carl Ries followed by a reception for 250 guests. The bride, daughter of Jerry and Leona Velky, and groom, son of Bill and Phyliss Murray, were announced.
Sandra Sue Hacker and Dale Wayne Folkmann wed March 15 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Marengo. 5 pm ceremony followed by a 300 guest reception. Bride’s party included Dawn Mumby maid of honor and Mary Ann Mumby bridesmaid. Best man Daren Folkmann with groomsman Bruce Folkmann. The couple will reside in Marengo where the bride works for First Interstate Bank and the groom farms.
Cullen and Irma Peal celebrate 50 years with an open house at the Sheraton Inn Cedar Rapids hosted by their children Rosalie, Phillip, and Sandi. Joseph and Dorothy Kadlec observe 40 years with a family dinner in Iowa City. Ervin Edwards and Lois Mohr mark 50 years with a dinner in Morrison Illinois. Dillon and Nelda Mead celebrate 40 years with a dinner in Amana Center Junction. Robert and Sharon Kreutner celebrate 25 years with a March 29 dinner and 8:30 PM dance in Shellsburg. Whitman obituary note appears: In 1892 Walt Whitman died in Camden New Jersey.
Anita Marie Kenney and Troy Thomas Fuller were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Glendale. The Rev John Gautheir officiated. A reception for 35 followed. The bride's Iowa roots include John and Anne Kenney Cedar Rapids and Strawberry Point. groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Fuller. They plan to reside in Glendale. The couple hosted a Feb 28 rehearsal dinner at Garcia Restaurant. Arthur Fuller served as interpreter. The bride works for Microage Computer and the groom for Arizona Wholesale Co.
The earliest anniversary gifts trace to medieval Germany and Holland with silver gold wreaths and metal art. The 10th tin anniversary revived in 19th century America, celebrated as a milestone reflecting ten years of marriage. Gifts were tin and often playful, with decor and tableware featuring tin.
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