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Weddings

June 23, 1904

Lester Lone of Orion married Hattie Schoening of Rock Island last week.

March 29, 1906

Wm. Stingley married Miss Ann Jordan recently. The bride is formerly of Orion.

Submitted by Fama Prokup

The marriage ceremony which united in the bonds of holy wedlock, Miss. Emma Holke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Holke, to Mr. Fred Stenzel, of Osco, took place at St. John's German Evangelical Lutheran church of Edford , Thursday Dec. 18, 1902 at 2 p.m. The Pastor, rev A. C. Mennicke, officiated, and a large number of their friends were present to witness the nuptials.

The Bridal party entered the church to the atrains of the wedding march, rendered by Mrs. Emil Erdman. The bride was attended by Miss. Augusta Block, of Colona, and Miss. Grace Sash, of Geneseo, the groomsmen being Mesars?. Fred Holke and Henry Stenzel.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents participated in by over one hundred and fifty relatives and friends. There was a sumptuous banquet, music and dancing; and the evening spent in merriment and joy. The bride and groom are of our best young people and start out in their married life with the best wishes of a host of friends.

Submitted by Fama Prokup

Geneseo Republic April 9, 1926

Redman-Stenzel Nuptials

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henrey Redman was the scene of a pretty home wedding when their eldest daughter Miss Viola Dora became the bride of Mr. Vernon Wilbur Stenzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stenzel, formerly of Osco, now residing in Moline. The Ceremony was performed at 2:00 in the presence of fifteen relatives. Rev. Carl Hilgendorf, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church of Edford officiating. They were attended by Miss Hazel Redman, sister of the bride and Roy Meeske of East Moline . The bride wore an attractive spring model dress of blue crepe trimmed in pearl grey. She carried a shower boquet of pink roses and orchid sweet peas. Miss Redman was attired in a dress of Boide rose crepe and carried an arm boquet of pink carnations and orchid sweet peas. A two course wedding dinner was served in the evening to the guests. Decorations were carried out in orchid and pink, the bride's chosen colors. Both Bride and Groom have always resided in the Osco Community and have many friends who extend congratulations and best wishes. They will Reside on the Henry Holke Farm in Osco Township .

Copy of Wedding announcement on file

The Geneseo Republic Newspaper November 28 1957

DOUBLE-RING CEREMONY IN ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF EDFORD UNITES JUDITH M SMEAD, ROBERT R WEBER

At a double-ring ceremony Sunday, November 24 in St John's Lutheran Church of Edford, Miss Judith Marie Smead of Moline becomes the bride of Robert Raymond Weber of Geneseo. The 2:30 o'clock ceremony was performed by Rev. Kenneth Wessel pastor before an altar banked with two large stands of white mums and white pom pons. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smead of Moline and the bridegroom's parents are the Raymond Weber of Geneseo. Robert Daniels of LaGrange Illinois was soloist with Chester Miller of Osco at the organ. Mr. Daniels sang "Because", "Thine Alone", The Lords Prayer".

The bridal gown was fashioned of all over rose point lace over bridal satin with a fitted bodice Sabrina Neckline accented with iridescent sequin outlined florets and long tapered sleeves. The princes lined skirt flared to floor length. Mrs. Robert Hancock of Geneseo, sister of the bridegroom served as matron of honor. She was attired in a ballerina length of green circle nylon net over taffeta. It was styled with a bateau neckline fitted bodice featuring a cummerbund and flying back panels of matching color and full skirt. She wore a headpiece of green with pearl sequins and carried a colonial bouquet of green and white flowers with white and coral streamers. The Miss Joyce Kindelsperger of Osco and Sharon Leathers of Silvis acted as bridesmaids and Mrs. Barbara Dickerson of Coal valley was bride’s matron. They wore gowns and headpieces like the matron of honors. Only in coral.

They carried colonial bouquets of coral and white flowers with white and green streamers. Stanley Weber of Geneseo served as best man and groomsmen were Carl Carlson of Orion, Dick Atwell of Osco and John Dickerson of Coal Valley . The guests were seated by Robert Hancock of Geneseo, brother in law of the bridegroom and Percy Smead of Moline brother of the bride. Both mothers wore dark dresses with white corsages.

One hundred and sixty five quest attended the reception held immediately following the ceremony in the church parlors. Mrs. Lois Gradert cut the cake. Mrs. Howard Weber poured the punch and Mrs. Nellie Mandle served coffee. Mrs. Vern Sasen and Miss Jean Marie Gradert were at the gift and waitresses were Mrs. Doris Dirck and Miss Jeanette Gradert. When the newlyweds left on a short honeymoon west, the bride wore a two-piece dress of blue with matching accessories. They are residing at 1525 14 1/2 street Rock Island . Mrs. Weber is a graduate of Moline High School andis employed at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. Mr. Weber attended Orion schools and employed at the Moline IronWorks.

The Geneseo Republic Newspaper, Film

Mar 8, 1935 - Jan 22 1937, May 3 1935

Miss Bessie Gradert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gradert of Cornwall Township, and Raymond Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Weber of this city, were married at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Concordia Lutheran Parsonage, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. H. J. Elling who read the single-ring service. Miss Susan Gradert, sister of the bride, and William Sherrard, a friend of the bridegroom, was the attendants. The bride wore a green dress with accessories in gray, and Miss Gradert wore gray, with gray accessories. Mrs. Weber attended the Murphy school in Cornwall Township . Mr. Weber attended the local schools and has been employed for some time at the Otis Resser farm. Both have spent most of their lives in this community. The couple will reside on the Resser farm northeast of Geneseo.

Copy of Wedding Announcement on file

The Geneseo Republic Newspaper September 3 1953

ROBERTA WEBER, ROBERT HANCOCK MARRIED SUNDAY AT ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN EDFORD

Miss Roberta Weber daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weber of Geneseo and Robert Hancock son of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Hancock of Osco was married Sunday afternoon August 30. The double ring ceremony was performed in the St. John's Lutheran Church of Edford by Rev. Walter D Uhlig. The nuptial organ music was played by Lois Kane of Geneseo and Mrs. Vernon Hollatz of Geneseo sang "I Love You Truly”, "Because" and "The Lords Prayer". The altar was banked with ferns and candelabra.

Attending the bride were Miss Elsie Mae Gradert of Annawan, cousin of the bride as maid of honor and Miss Norma Stenzel of Geneseo, cousin of the bridegroom as bridesmaid. Robert Weber of Geneseo, brother of the bride was best man and Robert Daniels of Geneseo; a friend of the couple was groomsman. Ushers were Howard Weber of New Boston, uncle of the bride and Lynell Hancock of Orion cousin of the bridegroom. Miss Diane Gradert of Atkinson, cousin of the bride was flower girl and Jimmy Hancock cousin of the bridegroom was ring bearer. The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a floor length gown of lace and Nylon tulle underlined with white satin and fashioned with a strapless bodice. The skirt was of nylon tulle and had a lace panel down the front. She wore a matching lace jacket with long sleeves coming to points over the hands and fashioned with a high mandarin collar. Her fingertip veil of French illusion edged with Chantille lace was held in place by a tiara of orange blossoms. She carried an arrangement of gladioli centered with an orchid.

The bridesmaid and maid of honor wore similar ballerina length gowns of nylon net over satin. Miss Graderts gown was yellow and Miss Stenzels was green. They both carried bouquets of gladioli. The flower girl wore a coral gown and carried a basket of gladioli petals. The reception was held in the church parlors after the ceremony with approximately 250 attending. A three-tiered wedding cake centered the serving table. Miss Barbara Hunter of East Moline presided over the guest book while Mrs. Vernon Stenzel of Geneseo cut the cake and Mrs. William Sherrard of Geneseo and Mrs. Lynell Hancock of Orion poured. Misses Betty Lou Stenzel and Phyllis Stenzel assisted with gifts. The couple left on a wedding trip through the western states and upon their return will reside at 418 South Spring Street . The bride attended Geneseo and Orion schools and is living at home. The groom was graduated from Geneseo high school and is engaged in farming with his father.

Copy of Wedding Announcment on file

DOUBLE-RING CEREMONY IN ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH ORION UNITES IN MARRIAGE DORIS MALMEN, STANLEY WEBER

St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, Orion was the scene of the marriage of Miss Doris Jean Malmen of Orion and Stanley Laverne Weber of Geneseo. The double-ring candlelight ceremony was performed at 7:30 pm Saturday October 21 before an altar decorated with baskets of blue and white pom poms. The Rev. Myrvin L Holmberg, officiated. Mrs. Ruth Benson of Orion was organist and Robert Daniels of Geneseo sang "Because", "O Promise Me", and "The Lords Prayer". A gown of peau de soie was worn by Doris . The Bodice was fashioned with long sleeves and pearl embroidered with pearls and sequins and the skirt back was pleated and extended in a chapel train. Her English illusion veil was held by a pearl and crystal crown and she carried a colonial bouquet of blue poms poms, accented with white satin leaves, leather leaf fern with blue back and blue shower ribbon. Miss Nancy Maelter of Osco served as maid of honor; Miss Sharon Johnson of Geneseo, bridesmaid and the Misses Joanne and Lorraine Malmen of Orion, sisters of the bride, junior bridesmaids. The maid of honor and the bridesmaid were attired in romance blue, satin dresses, which were styled with short sleeves scoop neckline and bell skirts.

The junior bridesmaids dresses were the same except with full skirts. Blue ribbon hats held their veils and they carried Colonial bouquets of white mums accented with blue net and ribbon. Debra Hancock of Geneseo and Rhonda Benson were flower girls. They wore white dresses with white and blue flowered headpieces and carried baskets of petals. James Holke of Geneseo served Mr. Weber as best man and groomsmen were Arlon Gradert and Kenneth Mandle of Geneseo and Steven Miller of Orion. The guests were seated by Robert Weber of Bettendorf Iowa , Robert Hancock of Geneseo, Albert Martin of Rock Island and Rodney Cashman of Orion. Randall Carlson of Moline was the ring bearer.

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard R Malmen of Orion are the parents of the bride. For her daughters wedding she wore a beige sheath dress with brown accessories and a white mum corsage. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H Weber of Geneseo. Mrs. Weber was attired in an orchid dress with black accessories and a corsage of white mums. A reception was held in the church parlors immediately following the ceremony. Mrs. Ronald Gradert and Mrs. Wallace Johnson poured the coffee and Miss Karen Rhodenbaugh and Mrs. Robert Coulter served the punch. Waitresses were the Misses Joan Bloomberg, Joan Larson, Joyce Richter, Kathleen Fredell, Judy Laxton, Judy Byram, Mary Jane Littel and Kathy Norcross. When the newlywed couple left on a two-week honeymoon to Arizona and Colorado , the bride chose a brown and beige dress with matching accessories. They will reside at 510 North State Street in Geneseo. Mrs. Weber graduated from Orion High School and Moline Institute of Commerce. Mr. Weber also graduated from Orion High School and is employed by Richard Snow contactor in Geneseo.

WILLIAM SHERRARD, SUSAN GRADERT OF GENESEO ARE WED; Geneseo, March 23

Miss Susan Gradert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gradert, and William Sherrard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sherrard, both of Geneseo, were married at 1 Saturday afternoon in St Paul's Lutheran parsonage in Kewanee. The Rev. Mr. Oberndorfer performed the single ring ceremony. The couple was unattended. They left immediately for a short honeymoon trip. Mrs. Sherrard was graduated from Geneseo High School and attended Illinois State Normal University one year. She had been teaching in rural schools recently and now teaches the Pritchard School , where she will conclude this years term. Mr. Sherrard is also a graduate of Geneseo rural and High Schools and since graduation has been employed on the farm of his father, where he will continue to work. (Actual announcement on file, Robin got 7-13-2002 at the Estate sale). (Also business card of the Pastor on file).

DOUBLE RING CEREMONY UNITED FAMA DELORES RAHN, ROBERT PROKUP

Candelabra and baskets of white gladioli and pom pons graced the altar of the Concordia Lutheran Church Geneseo for the marriage of Miss Fama Delores Rahn of Geneseo and Robert Andrew Prokup of Mineral at 2:30 p.m. Sunday September 7. Rev. Alfred Schubkegel pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, Edford read the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Everett Gernant of Geneseo was organist and Calvin Paxton of Geneseo soloist. He sang "The Lord's Prayer", "Wedding Prayer", "With This Ring, and I Thee Wed".

The bride is the daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rahn of Geneseo and Mr. Prokup is the son of Mrs. Ruth Prokup of Mineral and the late Paul Prokup. Given in marriage by her brother, Duane Rahn of Joppa Maryland , the bride wore a gown of Chantility Lace and peau de sole. The Chantilly lace bodice had a portrait neckline and long sleeves. The A-line skirt was accented with a panel of Chantilly lace down the front. The detachable chapel train was of peau di soie with inserts of Chantilly lace. Her silk illusion bouffant veil was held by a crown of peau de soie petals and lace appliqués edged in pearl and crystal accents. She wore a blue seeded and pearl lavaliere, which is 62 years old and had belonged to a late aunt of hers. Fama carried a cascade arrangement of golden bronze pom pons, wheat and grapes. Mrs. Robert Werkheiser of Galva served her cousin as matron of honor and Miss Marjorie Fiers of Geneseo was bridesmaid. They wore silk brocade street-length gowns in princess style with waist high sidekick pleat, boat neckline and short sleeves. Their matching illusion veils were held by a halo of white baby breath and greenery. They carried wicker baskets of gold pom pons, wheat and grapes. Mrs. Werkheiser was in apple green and Miss Fiers in gold. They wore crystal necklace and earrings, gift of the bride.

Lt. Col. Wayne Prokup of Jackson Mississippi served his brother as best man and Earl Pont of Geneseo, brother in law of the bride was groomsman. The guest was seated by Lyle Henry of Geneseo and Thomas Ingram of Annawan. The mother of the bridegroom was attired in a medium blue coatdress with black accessories. Her flowers were gold cymbidium orchids. A reception followed the ceremony in the church parlors. After the traditional cutting of the five-tier wedding cake, Mrs. Lawrence DePauw and Mrs. Francis Immesoete both of Mineral, cut and serve the cake. Mrs. Sue McLaughlin of Geneseo presided at the coffee urn and Mrs. Lester Glatthaar of Geneseo, cousin of the bride served the punch. Mrs. Earl Pont of Geneseo, sister of the bride supervised at the guest book and Mesdames Robert Weisser of Geneseo, Robert Young of Kewanee and Wayne Prokup of Jackson , Mississippi were in charge of the gifts. Waitresses were Miss Ruth Brokaw, Miss Vivian Morton and Mrs. Casper Foote all of Geneseo and Mrs. Glenn Mass of Coal Valley . Assisting in the kitchen were Mesdames Lyle Henry, Ernest Sigwalt, William Sherrard and Donald Erdman all of Geneseo and Harvey Misfeldt of Atkinson.

When the newly wedded couple left on a northern and Canadian honeymoon, the bride chose a plum colored dress with brown accessories. They will reside at 315 1/2 West Second street, Geneseo. Mrs. Prokup is a graduate of Geneseo high school and is employed at Giebels Plumbing and Heating, Geneseo. Mr. Prokup attended Mineral schools and is employed at Lauterborn Buick-Pontiac, INC in Kewanee.

Copy of Wedding announcement from paper on file sent to Robin by Fama Prokup

LOIS RAHN AND EARL PONT WED AT CONCORDIA

Miss Lois Rahn and Earl Pont both of Geneseo were united in marriage at 1 p.m. Saturday June 3, Rev. Steve Persa officiated at the double ring ceremony in the Concordia Lutheran Church parsonage.

Lois is the daughter of Mrs. Leona Rahn and the late Herbert Rahn of Geneseo and Mr. Pont is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pont of Annawan. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weisser and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Henry, friends of the couple. Immediately following the ceremony the left on a two-week trip to the Eastern states and will visit her brother and family in Baltimore Maryland

. Miss Rahn attended Geneseo schools and is employed at Dale Swanson drug store. Mr. Pont attended Annawan schools and is employed in the tri-cities as a carpenter. The couple will reside at 408 East Main Street , Geneseo

. Copy of Wedding announcement on file sent to Robin by Fama Prokup

Copy of Wedding announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup; (Unknown paper)

GRANDMOTHER CROCHETS GOWN

Chapel of the Prince of Peace, Fallston, MD., was the setting for the wedding of Danette Melissa Moss of Ridgewood, MD., and Paul Duane Rahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Rahn, Joppa, MD. The bride is the daughter of J. Daniel Moss and Jeanette Zinda Maddrix and is a former resident of Catawissa and Bloomsburg. The gown she wore was hand-crocheted by her grandmother, Mrs. Anne Zinda, Catawissa. With it she wore a silk cap trimmed in pearls and lace daisies that she had fashioned. She carried daisies, roses, ivy and baby's breath.

Attendants were Vivian Rexroad and Dorinda Smoot, both of Baltimore , MD. and Rudee Carroll was best man. Ushers were William Rahn and David Moss. A reception followed the ceremony and the reside at 2G Beech Drive , Baltimore MD.

Both bride and groom attended Towson State University in Maryland . Mrs. Rahn is a lab technician in cancer research for W.R. Grace Co., and her husband is an employee of Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

Geneseo Republic 10-1-1937

LUCILLE WEBER AND ARTHUR VANVOOREN WED AT ST. MALACHY’S

Mrs. Lucille Weber daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weber of Edford Township and Arthur VanVooren son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil VanVooren of Colona Township , were married Saturday morning Sept. 25 at 8 o’clock , the ceremony being performed in St. Malachy’s church. The Rev. Thos. J. Jordan officiated, using the single ring service. St “Theresa” sodality choir sang nuptial music and assisted in the mass. Attendants were Virgil Betcher and Helen VandeWoestyne, friends of the couple. Dinner was served at Geneseo, Saturday noon , covers being laid for about twenty guests. The centerpiece was a cake decorated in the bride’s chosen colors, blue and white. Mr. and Mrs. VanVooren were reared and educated in Geneseo community. Mr. VanVooren is employed in the international Harvester plant in East Moline and the couple will reside in Silvis.

Squire Benedict has issued the following marriage licenses since our last; William Albrecht and Mary Wiederhold of Hooppole Feb. 23rd; Herman Rahn, Western and Theressa Henretta Rhamus, Osco Feb 25th; Perry T. Lewis, Cornwall and Hilda Borkgreen, Munson Feb. 25th.

Copy of announcment from paper March 1, 1895 sent to Robin from Fama Prokup

Copied from Geneseo Republic of Mar 22, 1895 .
An item we should have mentioned long ago was the marriage of Mr. Herman Rahn and Miss Therese Rahmus, celebrated at the home of the parents of the bride Feb. 27th. The happy young couple have gone to Western township to reside. They have the best wishes of many friends.

NORA LINDSTROM, REINHARDT RAHN MARRY JANUARY 15

Mrs. Nora Lindstrom of Galva and Reinhardt Rahn of Geneseo were married Saturday afternoon, January 15, in the First Methodist church, Kewanee. The Rev. Loyal M. Thompson read the double ring service. Attendants were her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stead of Kewanee. The couple will reside at 516 South Street in Geneseo.

Copy of announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup (unknown paper but betting it is the Geneseo Republic;

DOROTHY PRIVIA AND LAURELL RAHN WED IN KAHOKA SATURDAY

A reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Laurell Rahn will be held Sunday and all relatives and friends are invited. The couple was married November 24, by Judge Ralph H. Hill at Kahoka Mo. The bride was Dorothy Privia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Privia, 3617 Sunnyside Avenue , Davenport , who will entertain at the reception in their home. The couple was attended by Mrs. John M. Privia, Kahoka and Elmer F. Privia Revere, Mo. The bride wore a light gray gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. The bride’s attendant wore a brown suit with matching accessories and a corsage of red roses. A dinner was served in the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Privia, Revere , Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Rahn will reside near Prophetstown, where the bridegroom is engaged in farming.

Copy of announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup (unknown paper but betting it is the Geneseo Republic;

SWANSON-LAIN PAIR MARRIED; Geneseo- Marriage vows were exchanged by Phyllis Darlene Swanson, daughter of Elon Swanson and Mrs. Lawrence Gernant, both of Geneseo and Wilmer R. Lain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lain of Atkinson Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethan church. The single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. M.W. Lang, pastor of the church. The couple was attended by Lucille Gernant, half sister of the bride and Albert Ackerson of Canton . The bride and her attendant were attired in dark blue crepe street length dresses with black accessories and their corsages were of red roses. The bride wore a necklace sent from Germany by the bridegroom’s brother, Dale Lain, who is stationed there. A wedding supper was served at the home of the bride’s mother. Mrs. Lain is a graduate of Geneseo high school and Mr. Lain attended schools at Hooppole and served two years in the army. He is engaged in the house mobbing business with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Lain are at home in an apartment at 536 West Exchange Street .

Copy of announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup (unknown paper but betting it is the Geneseo Republic

They were married on June 16, 1909 in Kewanee.

Wedding News As A Surprise

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Miss Ella Maseker and Roy Monroe Quietly Married Last Night.

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At Groom's Home;

Plans Kept Secret

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To go to Housekeeping at Once in East Thirteenth St. Residence.

Culmination of a secret love affair occurred last night when Roy Monroe led to the altar Miss Ella Mae Maseker. The old saying that "faint heart ne'er won fair maiden" was recalled last evening, for the groom in winning the hand of his bride had to do so in the face of opposition at her home. After the ceremony the bride went to the telephone and told her mother what had happened and was at once freely forgiven and assured of cordial welcome.

Kept Plans Secret.

So carefully did the young people keep their plans to themselves that only a few of the bride's relatives know of the approaching event. The mother's consent was not given but Cupid found a way. While the bride and groom had everything planned for last night they asked all they invited to the ceremony to keep the matter quiet. The ceremony was performed at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Krueger, of East Thirteenth street .

Leaves Home in Morning.

The bride has been employed at the plant of the Boss Manufacturing company of late. Yesterday morning she left the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bexson of North Chestnut street , with the intention of going to work. However after leaving home she went to the Krueger home where plans were being completed for the event which occurred last night. Not until the telephone bell rang last night did the bride's relatives know what had happened.

Pretty Nuptial Event.

Although the wedding plans were carried out along simple lines, everything was done with exactness. Rev. Alex Smith of the First Methodist church officiated. The bride was attired in a pure white silk dress and had for her maid Miss Ona Dorothy. The groom was attended by his brother George.

Both Well Known.

The young people are well known and have been numbered as Kewanee residents the greater part of their lives. The bride was formerly in the employ of the telephone company, but of late has been employed at the Boss plant. She is a young lady of attractive personality and has a host of friends. The groom is employed in the pipple department at the National Tube company plant and is highly esteemed by those who know him.

Go to Housekeeping.

The bride and groom commenced housekeeping immediately after their marriage. They will reside in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Krueger, the latter, mother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Krueger left on one of the evening trains last night for Minnesota to make their future home and it is in the residence they leave, that the young people will make their homes.

Submitted by Shelly Harris

ATWELL-TOMLINSON VOWS EXCHANGED IN GENESEO CEREMONY; Mrs. Ida Atwell and Glenn Tomlinson, both of Geneseo were married this afternoon at 2:30 at the First Methodist church parsonage by the Rev. H. Sheldon Pattison, pastor. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Steele of Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson will reside at his home on East South Street and after the first of the New Year they will go to Florida for several months.

Submitted by Fama Prokup

Copy of announcment from Geneseo Republic paper March 1, 1895 sent to Robin from Fama Prokup; Squire Benedict has issued the following marriage licenses since our last; William Albrecht and Mary Wiederhold of Hooppole Feb. 23rd; Herman Rahn, Western and Theressa Henretta Rhamus, Osco Feb 25th; Perry T. Lewis, Cornwall and Hilda Borkgreen, Munson Feb. 25th.

NAOMI RAHN AND WILLIAM GUTHRIE TAKE VOWS IN GENESO CHURCH; Naomi Rahn of Geneseo, daughter of Rudolph Rahn and the late Mrs. Rahn was married at noon today to William Guthrie, eldest son of Mrs. Jack Lane of Pontiac Mich. at the First Methodist Church, Geneseo by the Rev. E.B. Davies. Attendants were Donna Lavine, amid of honor and Wayne Anderson of Geneseo best man. The bride wore awhite streetlength dress with blue accessories and her corsage was of the Tailsman roses. Miss Lavine's street length dress was of pink with white accessories and her corsage was also of Tailsman roses. Imediately following the ceromony a dinner ws served to the members of the wedding party at the home of the bridegrooms grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Seyller. Mrs. Guthrie is a graduate of Geneseo high school and has been employed at the Red Arrow Oil Co. Mr. Guthrie attended Geneseo and Pontiac schools. He served for three and half years in the navy, being three years in the Pacific theater. The new home will be at 222 North College avenue .

Wedding announcement from paper on file sent to Robin by Fama Prokup Unknown Paper

EDITH RAHN IS WED SATURDAY, JUNE 23 TO THEODORE BORKGREN; Edith Rahn, elder daughter of Rudolph Rahn of Geneseo and Theodore Borkgren Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Borkgren of Geneseo, were married Saturday night, June 23, in the parssonage of the Geneseo First Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul R. Nestler officiated at the double ring ceremony. The couple was attended by Mrs. Clarence Farrell of Toulon and Elwyn Borkgren brother of the bridegroom. The bride wore an ivory colored street length dress with blue accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The matron of honor was attired in blue and wore pink carnations. Mrs. Borkgren was graduated from Geneseo high school in 1943 and is employed as Geneseo reporter for the Moline Dispatch. Mrs. Borkgren was graduated from Geneseo high school in 1938 and is employed at Sweeney's Furniture Store.

Wedding anouncement on file sent to Robin by Fama Prokup Unknown Paper

MANTHE-DREHMAN COUPLE MARRIED; Doris Manthe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Manthe of Kewanee was married to Dale Drehman son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Drehman of Cambridge Saturday afternoon in St. Anthony's rectory at Atkinson, the Rev Lyford Kern officiating. The bride is a graduate of Atkinson high school and has been employed at the Henry County Farm Bureau office at Cambridge . Mr. Drehman is a graduate of Cambridge high school. He served three years in the navy and is employed at the Wagle store at Geneseo as electrician. The bride wore a floor length gown of white figured ninon with finger tip viel held by a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a bouquest of yellow roses and white carnations and a white rosary. Shirley Hoogerwerf was bridesmaid and wore yellow ninon and carried yellow roses and white carnations. Robert Drehman cousin of the bridegroom was best man. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents Saturday afternoon. For the wedding trip the bride wore a dress of pink linen with white accessories. The couple will live for the present with the brides parents.

Copy of wedding announcement on file

Submitted by Robin Pardus

MARRIED IN ORION; Ferns, baskets of white snapdragons and ligted tapers in candelabra formed a beautifull background for the marriage ceromony performed Saturday evening in the St. Paul Lutheran church in Orion, when Miss Helen Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nelson of Orion became the bride of Ralph Gradert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis gradert of Geneseo. The Rev. Martin B. Lingwall performed the single ring ceromony. Preceded the ceromony Marion E. Magnuson, organist played nuptial music and Elmore Carlson of Rock Island sang. Leading the procession were the ushers, Lavern West and Lyle Miller of Geneseo. The bridegroom and Louis Gradert Jr. who served his brother as best man entered from the side to await the bride and her attendants. The brides attendants, walking singly were Mrs. Sterling Nelson of Orion and Elaine Ragon of Silvis, and Gloria Johnson of Orion served as Maid of honor. The bride given in marriage by her father wore a gown of white brocaded satin with high sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. The gown was in princess style the skirt, extending into a train. The brides fingertip veil was held in place by a seed pearl tiara and she carried a bouquet of white roses tied with satin ribbon. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, gift og the bridgeroom. The maid of honor wore a gown of yellow featuring a lace bodice with three quater length sleeves and marquisette skirt. She carried a bouquet of yellow carnations tied with pink and blue satin ribbons. She wore a head dress of matching flowers.

Copy of wedding announcement on file sent to Robin from Fama Prokup

GENESEO REPUBLIC OCT. 6, 1933; MISS DOROTHY WEBER AND RUSSELL JORDAN WEDDED; At the Grace Evangelical church parsonage at 9 o'clock Sunday morning Oct. 1, 1933 occurred the marriage of Miss Dorothy Weber of this city and Russell Jordon of Colona, with the Rev. G. H. performing the single ring wedding. The couple was unattended. Mrs. Jordon wore a traveling outfit of navy blue with hat and other accessories matching. Immediately following the ceremony the couple left by auto for Beloit , Wis. where they planned to spend a few days visiting relatives. On their return they will make their home temporarily with the bride's parents. Mrs. Jordon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weber of near Geneseo. She attended the grade schools near her home and attended the Geneseo high school. Mr. Jordon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jordon of Colona. He attended the schools of Colona and Spring Valley

VANDEWOESTYNE-HATCH

Miss Sue Ann VanDeWoestyne, Geneseo, became the bride of Grant Eric Hatch, Geneseo, at 2p.m. Aug. 22 in St. Malachy’s Catholic Church, Geneseo. The Rev. Kevin Zerull officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth VanDeWoestyne, RR 2, Geneseo. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. And Mrs. George E. Hatch, 121 N. College Ave. , Geneseo. The bride wore a gown of Jersey Organza and Chantilly Lace fashioned with V-neckline, bishop sleeves, natural waistline encircled with satin ribbon, three-tiered skirt and chapel train. She wore a Juliet cap of venise lace and pearls with a tiered fingertip veil, edged with venise lace. Honor attendants were Miss Sharon VanDeWoestyne and Gary Hall, both of Geneseo. Other attendants were Kathy Krug, Atkinson; Sally VanDeWoestyne, Cindy Blank, Mrs. Brianna Mallum, Jerry Daniels, Keith VanDeWoestyne, Chuck Dornfield, David Mallum, Dave Dornfield, and Kevin VanDeWoestyne, all of Geneseo; Pat Dornfield, Zwingle, Iowa; and Gary Boelens, Atkinson. The bride was graduated from J.D. Darnell High School , Geneseo. She is employed at Ben Franklin, Geneseo. The Bridegroom also was graduated from J.D. Darnell High School , and from Denver Automotive & Diesel College , Colorado . He is a certified mechanic at Mallum’s Standard, Geneseo.

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