Karen J. Orr

marries

Jeramiah D. Mullen

Karen J. Orr, daughter of Bernard and Bobbin Orr of Villisca, and Jeramiah D. Mullen, son of Kerry and Donna Mullen of Corning were united in marriage Nov. 26, 2004 at the National Guard Armory in Corning, IA.
Officiating their ceremony was Reverend Ken Rummer of the Presbyterian Church in Corning.

Attending the bride were her maid-of-honor Becca Bladt, and bridesmaid Julie Greenfield, both of Villisca, both friends of the bride.

Attending the groom were best man Ben Mullen, and groomsman Tim Mullen, both of Corning and both brothers of the groom. Zander Steiner of Villisca and Haley Orr of Council Bluffs were the ring bearer and flower girl; Allie Bronner of Villisca assisted them. Xavier Steiner and Tyler Hoover, both of Villisca were the aisle runners and Lexi Bronner of Villisca assisted them. They are all nieces and nephews of the bride. Dinner and dancing followed the ceremony with music being provided by Ultimate Music of Villisca.

The bride, a 2003 graduate of Villisca High School is currently attending Southwestern Community College. The groom, a 2003 graduate of Corning High School is currently in the United States Marines. After his return from Iraq they will reside in North Carolina, where he is currently stationed.

Kelly Wolfe

marries

Eric Kline

Eric Kline and Kelly Wolfe were united in marriage June 5, 2004 at the Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton with the Rev. Eric Kutzli and Rev. Sandra Wainwright officiating.

Kelly is the daughter of Lynn and Vickie Wolfe of Villisca and the granddaughter of Stan and Janice Peterson of Stanton and Betty Wolfe of Villisca. Eric is the son of Dick and Gloria Kline of Villisca and grandson of Betty Crawford of Clarinda.

A reception and dance were held at the Clarinda Pavilion.

Eric, a recent graduate of Iowa State University and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force will be a communications officer with the 505th Communications Squadron at Hulburt Field in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Kelly will reside in Ames, IA finishing her degree in dietetics at Iowa State University in May of this year.

Kati Bloom and Tyler Hansen

Roger and Marsha Shepherd and Doug and Jerrelyn Bloom, all of Villisca, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kati Bloom, to Tyler Hansen.

A February 12 wedding is planned at the Villisca United Methodist Church.

Kati is the granddaughter of Wayne and Geri Bloom of rural Villisca and the late Fred and Lois Bryson, also of Villisca. She is a 2002 graduate of Villisca High School and currently attends Northwest Missouri State University.

Tyler is the son of Steven and Julie Hansen of Greenfield. He is the great-grandson of Leota Andersen, Jacksonville, IA,

Louise Ritchie and Merrill "Red" Erickson

Louise Ritchie and Merrill (Red) Erickson were united in marriage Sunday, January 16, 2005 in the Villisca Good Samaritan Chapel.

Gina and Marty Schroeder

Kim and Jeff Higgins announce the marriage of their mother, Gina, to Marty Schroeder, all of Kremmling, CO.

The wedding on November 6, 2004, was at Winding River Ranch Chapel in Grand Lake, CO.

Gina is the daughter of Bill and the late Helen Currin of Kremmling. Marty is the son of Delbert and Judy Schroeder of Villisca.

Greetings may be sent to PO BOS 212, Kremmling, CO 80459.
photo furnished: left to right - Jeff, Gina, Marty and Kim

Luke Fast

and

Kimberly Ahl

Luke Fast and Kimberly Ahl announce their engagement and approaching marriage on December 27th at the Garnett Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK.

Kimberly is the daughter of Richard and Kathy Ahl of Branson, MO. Kimberly graduated in 2001 from the College of the Ozarks in Branson, MO with a B.A. degree in psychology and communications. Kimberly is presently completing her degree in evangelism at RHEMA Bible Training Center and will graduate in 2005.

Luke is the son of Larry and Norma Fast of rural Nodaway. Luke is a 1998 graduate of Villisca High School, a 2002 graduate of Buena Vista University with a B.A. in business. He graduated from the pastoral program at RHEMA Bible Training Center in 2004, Luke is the grandson of Orville and Peg Fast of rural Elliott and Gerald and Elaine Bisbee of Villisca.

Crystal Acklin

and

Philip White

Crystal Acklin and Philip White of Richardson have set their wedding date for May 1, 2005. Crystal is the daughter of Jerry and Deborah Calhoun of Sherman, TX and Gary Acklin of Smiths Grove, KY.

She is a 1998 graduate of Sherman High and a December 2002 graduate of University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor of business degree. She is employed with Community Credit Union of Plano.

Philip is the son of Howard and Elaine White of Spring, TX. Philip graduated from Plano East Senior High in 1998 and graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2002 with degrees in economics and finance, business administration and information technology, management and consulting. He is employed with Information Resources Inc. in Plano.

Amber Kay Peterman

and

Philip Earl Sunderman

Mr. and Mrs. Stan Peterman are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Amber Kay to Philip Earl Sunderman, son of Earl and Becky Sunderman. Philip and Amber will be married Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Presbyterian Church in Villisca.

Amber is the granddaughter of Jim and Florence Peterman, and Jim and Maxine Honeyman, all of Villisca. Philip is the grandson of Lorraine Sunderman, and Virginia Anderson, both of Villisca.

Amber is a 2001 graduate of Villisca High School. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Iowa Western Community College in 2003. She is currently employed at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center.

Philip is a 1999 graduate of Villisca High School. He graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in automotive technology from Iowa Western Community College in 2001. He is currently employed at Red Oak Chrysler.

Alicia Robinson

and

Darin Johnson

Mr. And Mrs. Ernie Robinson of rural Villisca and Mr. And Mrs. Kirk Johnson of Red Oak proudly announce the engagement and upcoming winter wedding of their children, Alicia Louise and Darin James.

The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Villisca High School and a 2004 summer graduate of Northwest Missouri State University majoring in Agricultural Science.

The groom-elect is a 1998 graduate of Red Oak High School and a spring 2002 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University majoring in Agricultural Science. He is engaged in family farming and in conservation work.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Doug and Carol Lemons of rural Villisca. The groom-elect is the grandson of Virgil and Maxine Johnson and Jim and Carmen Lundberg, all of rural Essex.

Trisha Fast

and

Scott Owen

Trisha Fast and Scott Owen announce their engagement and approaching marriage on Dec. 18, 2004, at United Methodist Church in Villisca, IA.

Trisha is the daughter of Rich and Kay Fast of Villisca. IA. She is a 2000 graduate of Villisca High School, a 2002 graduate of IWCC in Council Bluffs, and a 2004 graduate of NWMSU in Maryville, MO. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in advertising. Trisha is currently employed at Oak View Construction in the accounting department. Trisha is the granddaughter of Dwight and Janice Lewis, and Orville and Peg Fast.

Scott is the son of Jeff and Janet Owen of Corning IA. He is a 1998 graduate of Corning High School, and is currently employed at Akins Building Center in Corning IA. Scott is the grandson of Jim and Faye Bredensteiner, Margaret and Gerry Gardner, Harley and Geri Owen and the great grandson of Doris Trullinger, Grace Owen and Leola Ward.

Jeff and Valerie McIntyre

Valerie Lindburg and Jeff McIntyre were united in marriage June 12, 2004, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA, with the Reverend Chris Hall officiating.

Parents of the couple are Dave and Mary Lindburg of Villisca, IA, and Teresa Fitzpatrick of Urbandale, IA, and Craig and Lori McIntyre of Waterloo, IA.

Maid of honor was Amber Peterman of Villisca, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Elishia Anderson of Des Moines, Amber Lonnevik of Ankeny, Lindsey Couper of Des Moines, Jessie Day of Ames and Stephanie Paul of Huxley, friends of the bride.
Best man was Jordan Muller of Waterloo, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Chuck Grineski of Colorado, Luke Hastke of Des Moines, Jason Reber of Hawaii, Jeromy Paul of Huxley and Aaron Benton of Greenfield, all friends of the groom.

Ring bearer was Colby Muller of Grundy Center, friend of the couple. Flower girls were Devon Gray of Essex and Morgan Goodridge of Missouri Valley, cousins of the bride.

Ushers were Kyle Lindburg of Ames, Scott Lindburg of Villisca, brothers of the bride; Kyle McIntyre of Waterloo and Scott Fitzpatrick of Des Moines, brothers of the groom; Dustin Cooper of Waverly, cousin of the groom and Steve Young of Des Moines, friend of the groom. Candle lighters were Kyle Lindburg of Ames, brother of the bride, and Scott Fitzpatrick of Des Moines, brother of the groom.

Soloist was Trisha Fast accompanied by Kay Fast, both friends of the bride from Villisca.

Guestbook attendants were Susie and Stan Peterman of Villisca, friends of the bride. Greeters were Jennifer and Bob Shultz of Topeka, KS, aunt and uncle of the groom. Host and Hostess were Bob and Alicia Johnson of Nixa, MO, and Jan Krusi, Des Moines, aunt of the groom, and Chris Louden, Des Moines, friend of the couple.

Valerie graduated from Villisca High School in 2000 and Mercy Health System in Des Moines in August, 2004, with an RN degree, and is employed by Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Jeff graduated from Grundy Center in 1997, and Iowa State University in 2002 with a masters degree in transportation engineering. He is empolyed by Crown Packaging as a sales representative. They are residing in their home in Ankeny, IA.

Grandparents of the bride are Eldon and Anna Miller of Clarinda and Marlyn and Elaine Lindburg of Essex. Grandparents of the groom are Arnie and Imogene Schultz and Gussie McIntyre

Jalene

and

David Gutierrez

Jalene Sandin and David Gutierrez were united in marriage June 26 (2004) at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating.

Parents of the couple are Jerry and Judy Sandin of Stanton, Donna and Don Hall of Carlisle, IA and Ben and Carol Gutierrez of Denver, CO. Jalene is the granddaughter of Margie Blecher of Red Oak.

Maid of honor was Angie Quist of Stanton, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brenda Roberts of Pleasant Hill, friend of the bride, Michelle Sandin of Stanton, sister-in-law of the bride, Ricki Schroeder of Lakewood, friend of the bride, Trevi Sandin of Bondurant, sister-in-law of the bride, and Holly Morris of Des Moines, friend of the bride. Jr. Bridesmaid was Brinley Sandin of Bondurant, niece of the bride. Flower and Honorary flower girls were Courtney Bransfield of Des Moines, friend of the groom, Allie Sandin of Stanton, niece of the bride, and Tenley Schroeder of Lakewood, god-daughter of the couple.

Best Man was Robbie Brown of Denver, Co, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Jason Trenkamp of Des Moines, friend of the couple, Jeff Sandin of Stanton, brother of the bride, Jerry Schroeder of Lakewood, friend of the couple, Jason Sandin of Bondurant, brother of the bride, and Aaron Bransfield of Des Moines, friend of the groom. Ring Bearer was Brody Sandin of Bondurant, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Dave Voyna of Des Moines, friend of the couple, Jimmy Daughenbaugh of Des Moines, friend of the couple and Braden Quist of Stanton, friend of the bride.

Candle lighters and readers were Sadie Quist of Stanton and Christine Lundgren of Stanton, both friends of the bride. Angela Atkinson of Stanton and Jennifer Vancleave of Urbandale, served as personal attendants for the bride both friends of the bride. Brandie McFarland of Stanton served as personal attendant for the groomsmen, friend of the bride. Sololist was Sarah Burke of Kansas City, friend of the bride. Host and Hostess was Gary and Becky Poen of Stanton, friends of the bride.

Jalene and David are both employed with Principal Residential Mortgage in Des Moines, IA.

Following a honeymoon in Cancun, the couple is at home in Des Moines, IA.

Leanne Hartstack
and
Mark Johnson

Leanne Hartstack and Mark Johnson were united in marriage June 19, 2004, at Memrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton, IA, with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating.

Parents of the couple are Gary and Rhoda Hartstack of Stanton and Russell and Susan Johnson of Red Oak. Leanne is the granddaughter of Eleanor Hallquist of Stanton. Mark is the grandson of Lylah Rentz and Jessie Johnson of Red Oak.

Matron of honor was Andrea Swank of Shenandoah, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Carrie Fairley of Marion, IA, Kimberly Nelson of Pheonix, AZ, Jennifer Tselentis of Omaha, NE, Sally Rossander of Omaha, NE, all friends of the bride.
best men were Jordan Johnson and Bryce Johnson of Red Oak, brothers of the groom. Groomsmen were Brian Hartstack of Maryville, MO, brother of the bride, Bret Blackman of Glenwood, IA, friend of the groom, and Justin Woods of Ames, IA, cousin of the groom.

Candle lighters were Brandi Blackman of Glenwood, IA, and Caleigh Johnson of Stanton, IA, both friends of the bride. Julie Hanson of Overland Park, KS, cousin of the bride, served as the bride's personal attendant. Stacy Duncan of Omaha, NE, friend of the bride, was a reader for the ceremony.

Leanne is a teacher for the Park High School District in Kansas City and Mark is practicing law. After a honeymoon to the Cayman Islands, the couple is at home in Kansas City, MO.

Janet Bowling

and

Fred Scholey

Janet Bowling and Fred Scholey were married on Aug. 14.

There was be a reception on Sept. 19 at the Villisca Community Center from 2 - 4 p.m. for family and friends. The couple requests no gifts, please.

Mary Aboussie

and

Erik Corley

Ms. Mary Aboussie, a marketing consultant from St. Louis, Missouri is to be married to the Rev. Erik Corley, pastor of the Manning United Methodist Church in Manning, Iowa. Mary is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. James P. Martin of St. Louis, and Erik is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Roger and Janice Corley of Maryville, Missouri.

A September 18 wedding is planned in St. Louis, Missouri. visit their website at www.erikandmaryswedding.com

Sherrill Sump

and

Donald Bowman

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sump of Clarinda, along with Mrs. Rosie Bowman and the late Donald Bowman of Villisca, would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Sherrill Sump and Donald Bowman.

Sherrill is employed by New Market Community Schools as a special education teacher and Donald is employed with Shore Motor Company in Clarinda.

The couple is planning an October 16, 2004 wedding at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda. The couple will reside in New Market.

Katrina Lewis

and

Jeff Sebeniecher

Katrina Lewis and Jeff Sebeniecher would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Jeff and Katrina will be married Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Red Oak, IA.

Katrina is the daughter of the late Sharon Lewis. She is the granddaughter of Arnold and Kathryn Anderson of Red Oak. Jeff is the son of Rex and Doris Sebeniecher of Stanton. He is the grandson of Rose Sebeniecher of Stanton.

Katrina is a 2000 graduate from Villisca High School. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration with marketing and management options from Peru State College.
Jeff is a 1999 graduate from Stanton High School. He graduated with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Design and Production Technology from Iowa Western Community College in 2002. In 2004, he received his Bachelor's of Applied Science degree in Business Management from Peru State College.

Erin Nicole Hull
and
Andrew Mark Focht

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Focht of Villisca are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son Andrew Mark to Erin Nicole Hull, daughter of Mark and Stephanie Hull of Clarinda.

Andrew is a 1999 graduate of Villisca High School and attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, majoring in ag business and GPS/GIS. He is currently employed at the NRCS in Red Oak and helps farm with his family. Erin is a 2002 graduate of Clarinda High School and currently attends IWCC in Clarinda, majoring in nursing. She is currently employed at Noah's Ark Daycare in Clarinda.

The wedding will be held in Clarinda on July 10, 2004 at St. John's Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. A reception at Wibholm Hall will follow the wedding. Friends and family are invited.

Jamie Danielle Kubat
and
Jeffrey Dawane Petersen

Jaime Danielle Kubat and Jeffrey Dawane Petersen are pleased to announce their engagement.

Jaime works at the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in St. Paul, Minnesota and attends the College of St. Catherine working toward a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Jeff is employed with Sick, Inc. in Bloomington, Minnesota and is currently attending the Minnesota School of Business studying Business Management.

The parents of the couple are Sheila Kubat of Mora, Minnesota and Ann and Lorin Petersen of Stanton, Iowa.

A July 24 wedding is being planned in Mora, MN. The couple will reside in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Lindsay Bruning and Craig Paulsen Exchange Vows

In the presence of family and friends, Lindsay Bruning and Craig Paulsen were united in marriage on November 1, 2003 at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton.

Parents of the couple are Steve and Becky Bruning of Stanton and Larry and Linda Paulsen of Ida Grove.

Jodi Bruning of Stanton served as Maid of Honor. Attending the bride was Janelle Koepke of Dubuque; Rebecca Bruning of Sioux Falls, SD; Diane Paulsen of Ida Grove; Deneen Schriver of Denver, CO; and Amy Paulsen of Sioux City.

Brent Paulsen of Ida Grove served as Best Man. Attending the groom was Troy Bruning of Sioux Falls, SD; Brook Begeman of Mitchell, SD; John Rundquist of Minneapolis, MN; Stan DeZeeuw of Orange City; and Scott Bahrke of Iowa Falls.

The Rev. Stuart Ortmann of Wichita, KS officiated the ceremony.

The bride’s grandparents are Bernard and Cec Bruning and Marcella Jacobson and the late Art Jacobson, all of Stanton. The groom’s grandparents are Marj Paulsen and the late Orval Paulsen and Don and Janet Riessen, all of Ida Grove.

The bride is a 1999 graduate of Dana College in Blair, NE, with a bachelor’s degree in social work. The groom is a 2000 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, earning a bachelor’s degree in communications. After a honeymoon in Estes Park, CO, the couple has made their home in Mitchell, SD.

Eric and Megan Nelson

Megan Marie Fichter and Eric Michael Nelson were married August 9, 2003 at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton by Pastor Sandy Wainwright. A reception was held at the New Armory in Shenandoah.

The bride is the daughter of Darwin and Marcia Fichter of Farragut. The groom is the son of Bruce and Marla Nelson of Stanton.

The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii and currently resides in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Cecil and Carrie Green

Bob and Karen Pafford of Nodaway, IA and Sam and Nancy Green of Yakima, WA are proud to announce the marriage of their children, Carrie and Cecil which took place on March 15, 2004 in Corning, IA. Their reception will take place April 17, 2004 at the Villisca City Lounge.

Carrie is employed at Stanton Care Center and is a member of the Nodaway Fire Department. Cecil is employed at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center.

They will make their home in Nodaway with Carrie's children Brandon and Kelly.

Carrie's grandmother is Angie Gaunt of Griswold, IA.

Cecil's grandmother is Grace Yarrington of Batavia, IA.

Kelly Wolfe and Eric Kline

The parents of Kelly Wolfe and Eric Kline are proud to announce their engagement. Kelly is the daughter of Lynn and Vickie Wolfe of Villisca and Eric is the son of Richard and Gloria Kline,
also of Villisca.

The couple will be wed on June 5, 2004 at the Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton, IA.

Jesse Gray and Will Forsythe

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Teresa Gray would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessie Gray to Will Forsythe.

Jessie is a 2000 graduate of Villisca and Will is a 1999 graduate of Villisca.

The couple will wed on Saturday May 15, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Villisca.

Jalene Sandin and David Gutierrez

Jerry and Judy Sandin of Red Oak, are pleased to annouce the engagement of their daugther Jalene Sandin to David Gutierrez.

The couple will be married in Stanton on June 26, 2004.

Jalene is a 1995 graduate of Stanton Community High School and a 1999 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. She is currently employed at Principal Residential Mortgage in Des Moines, as a Quality Specialist.

David is a 1994 graduate of Carlisle High School and is employed at Principal Residential Mortgage in Des Moines as a Mortgage Service Specialist.

Rachel Dunn
and
Rick Pederson

Rachel Dunn and Rick Pederson, both of Fort Dodge, were married Nov. 29, 2003 in Badger Lutheran Church.

The couple's parents are Robert and Christine Dunn, Nodaway, and Larry and Theresa Pederson, Badger.

Matron of honor was Molly Bumstead, Omaha, Neb. Best man was Scott Pederson, Badger, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Sally Dunn, Ames; Mallory Dunn, Des Moines; Betsy Zimmarman, Minnetonka, Minn.; Carissa Spencer, Webster City; and Casey McDermott, Newton. Groomsmen were Philip Pederson, Austin, Texas; Chad Pederson, Des Moines; Steve Koester, Bettendorf; Kirk Willet, Cedarburg, Wis.; and Rob Dunn, Cedar Falls. Flower girl was Allison Wood, Prescott. Ring bearer was Bryce Pederson, Badger.

Following the wedding cruise to Hawaii, the couple live in Fort Dodge.

The bride is a graduate of Iowa State University, Ames, with a bachelor of science degree in dietetics. She is clinical and renal dietitian at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

The groom is a graduate of Grandview College, Des Moines, with a bachelor of arts degree in secondary education and English, and a graduate of Iowa State University, Ames, with a master's degree in education. He is an English instructor and baseball coach at Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge.

Valerie Lindburg and Jeff McIntyre

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lindberg announce the engagement of their daughter Valerie Lindburg to Jeff McIntyre the son of Teresa Fitzpatrick and Craig McIntyre. Wedding date June 12th, 2004 at St. Stephens Church in Des Moines. Jeff is a graduate of ISU 2002 now an employee of Crown Packaging. Valerie is currently a student at Mercy Health System at Des Moines.