
A bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Ft. Randall , SD was the setting for the July 10th wedding ceremony uniting Shannon Joy Corkle and Kole Tyson Olberding.
The Rev. Richard Kothe celebrated the ceremony.
A reception and dance followed in Dante , South Dakota .
The bride is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Corkle of Atkinson , NE. The groom is the son of Dwaine and Susan Olberding, also of Atkinson.
After a honeymoon in Cozumel, the couple returned to their home in Douglas , WY, where the bride is
employed at Converse County School District #1 as an eighth grade math teacher and the groom is employed for Miller Fabrication.

Ms. Karen Ramold of O'Neill announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Kay Ramold, to Mr. Jeff Mudloff, son of Dale and Glenda Mudloff of Page. Miss Ramold is also the daughter of the late Mr. Nick Ramold.
Miss Ramold was a 1987 graduate of St. Mary's High School and a 1991 graduate from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree. Miss Ramold is excited to continue her school psychology career with O’Neill Public Schools in August, 2010.
Mr. Jeff Mudloff was a 1991 graduate of St. Mary's High School. Mr. Mudloff enlisted with the U.S. Navy for four years where he served in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Caribbean waters. In 1996 Mr. Mudloff returned to the family farm in Page where he continues to work. The groom-elect is also owner of Mudloff Trucking and raises cattle.
The Mudloff-Ramold wedding is planned for September 3rd, 2010 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. A reception and dance will follow the wedding ceremony at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The public is welcome to attend the dance at 8:30 p.m.

Dean and Sandy Schueth of Ewing, Nebraska along with Lex and Deb Jeffres of Burwell, Nebraska wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Amanda Schueth and Todd Jeffres.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of Ewing High School, and a 2007 graduate of Midland Lutheran College with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.
The groom is a 2003 graduate of Burwell High School, and a graduate of Central Community College with a degree in welding technology. Heis currently employed by Jeffres & Sons, Inc in Burwell.
Amanda and Todd are planning an October 9, 2010 wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord, Nebraska. Following their wedding, the couple will make their home in Burwell.

Alan and Marian Wecker of Chambers, NE and David and Linda Olson of Atkinson, NE are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Alison Marie Wecker and Benjamin Carroll Olson.
Alison is a 2004 graduate of Chambers High School and a 2008 graduate of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Northeast Community College. She is currently employed at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill as a physical therapy assistant.
Benjamin is a 2002 graduate of West Holt High School and a 2004 graduate of Northeast Community College in building construction. He is currently working on the family farm, working on center pivots and trucking.
Alison and Benjamin will exchange vows on October 2, 2010 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atkinson, NE.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill was the setting for the July 3rd wedding ceremony uniting Michelle Adamson of O'Neill and James Meuret of Brunswick. Father Walter Nolte officiated the ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Don and Laurie Adamson of O'Neill and Pat and Holly Meuret of Brunswick. Grandparents of the bride are Junior and Annabelle Adamson of O'Neill and Merlon Wipperling of Norfolk. Grandparents of the groom are John and Rosella Meuret of Brunswick, and Marianne Olberding of Randolph.
Following the ceremony a reception and dance were held at the O'Neill Country Club in O'Neill. Host and hostess were Bob and Barb Kracl of O'Neill, Jim and Laurie Meuret of Brunswick, and Kevin and Bethany Meuret of St. Louis.
After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple reside in Brunswick where Michelle finishes her last semester of school at Wayne, and works at Adamson Distributing of O'Neill. James currently works at J.E. Meuret Grain Co., Inc. and also practices law in Brunswick, NE.

United Methodist Church in Ord was the setting for the June 5th, 2010 wedding ceremony uniting Delan Reed of Bartlett and Kimberly Collins of Bartlett. Pastor Jeff Wulf officiated the ceremony.
Parents of the couple are David and Patti Collins of Bartlett and Ed and Sharlene Skinner of Ord. Grandparent of the bride is Agnes Kettelson of Albion
Following the ceremony a reception and dance were held at the Ord Veteran’s Club in Ord.
Following a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas, Nevada the couple resides a few miles outside of Bartlett.

Devon Marie Strosahl and Kevin Gerard Thoendel were united in marriage on June 18, 2010 at St. Bridget's Church with Father Ralph O'Donnell officiating. The bride is the daughter of William and Joleen Strosahl of Council Bluffs, IA, and the grand-daughter of Erna and Louis Odendahl and the late Joseph J. Muhlbauer and Dorothy and Ken Knudson and the late Clausie Strosahl, all of Manning, IA.
The bridegroom is the son of Dennis and Elaine Thoendel of Ewing, NE, and the grandson of Evelyn Fuchtman and the late Reynold Fuchtman of
Creighton, NE.
A reception hosted by the bride's parents, was held at the Renaissance
Mansion in Omaha, NE., immediately following the ceremony. They were
chauffeured to the reception by the bride's uncle, Mark Frederiksen, in
his 1976 Sinatra Blue Cadillac convertible. Featured at the reception
were family member wedding photos dating from the 1890's throughout the Mansion.
The couple visited Ireland on a honeymoon trip. They plan to live in
Omaha, NE.

Holly Blake Vogt and William Antone Drueke were united in marriage on Friday May 21 st at St.Mary's Catholic Church in Spencer. Father Tim Podraza was the celebrant at the 4:30p.m. nupitial mass.
Parents of the couple are Bryon and Sharon Vogt of Naper and Thomas and Patricia Drueke of Spencer.
Grandparents of the couple are James and Mabel Sattler and Joy Vogt of Naper and Madelynne Drueke of O ’ Neill.
Hosting the reception at the Spencer Community Hall were the groom’s six sisters Jolene Rosenkrans, Cathy Connot, Janelle Sargent, Corine Parks, Cindy Jakubowski, and Kelli Dannenbring.
A dance followed the reception at the hall.
The Couple is making their home south of Spencer.

Larry and Lin Ries of Atkinson, NE, Terry and Sheila Haas of Yankton, SD, and Susie Gill of Atkinson, NE are proud to announce the engagement of their children Rebecca Jo Ries and Zackery Tyler Haas. According to military block leave, a December ceremony is pending with a celebration to follow August 20, 2011.
The bride attends West Holt High School in Atkinson, NE and will graduate in December 2010. She plans on moving to North Carolina after graduation.
The groom is a 2008 graduate of West Holt High School and now serves for the U.S. Army and is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is in the 82nd airborne division.

Lee and Valdine Brower of Gallup, New Mexico and Larry and Kathy Masters of Omaha, Nebraska, wish to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Leanne Brower of O'Neill, Nebraska and Michael Masters of La Vista, Nebraska.
Leanne currently serves as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of O'Neill and Bethany Presbyterian Church of rural Ewing. Michael currently is a sheet metal worker in Omaha, Nebraska.
Leanne and Michael will exchange vows on August 28th at First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Nebraska, and will make their home in O'Neill.

Mark and Tammy Barelmann of Chambers and Kelly and JoLynn Cameron of Amelia are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children Brienna Marie Barelmann and Jason Stewart Cameron.
Brienna is a 2006 graduate of Chambers High School and a 2009 graduate of Doane College with a bachelors degree in biology and chemistry. This fall she will begin Physician Assistant school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Jason is a 2008 graduate of Chambers High School. He is currently attending Nebraska Wesleyan University and majoring in biology and chemistry. After graduation he plans to attend veterinary school.
Brienna and Jason will exchange vows on July 31, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Church in O’Neill.

James and Sherry Hamilton of Stuart, NE and Alvin and Donna Gall of Clarkson, NE, wish to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Heather Star Hamilton and Jerod Joseph Gall.
The bride is a 2000 graduate of Stuart High School, and is a 2005 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is currently employed at West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, NE.
The groom is a 1999 graduate of Clarkson High School, a 2004 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a 2008 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport. He is currently employed at Atkinson Family Chiropractic.
Heather and Jerod are planning a July 17th, 2010 wedding at St. Boniface Church in Stuart, NE.

Scott and Patty Kramer of Valentine, NE and Cyril and Deb Kerkman of Atkinson, NE wish to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Andrea Marie Kramer and Korey Joseph Kerkman.
The bride is a 2002 graduate of Stapleton High School, and is the 2007 graduate of Mid-Plains Community College with a Medical Laboratory Technician degree. She is currently employed at West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, NE.
The groom is a 2000 graduate of West Holt High School. He is currenlty employed for Dave and Pam Frerichs of Atkinson, NE.
Andrea and Korey are planning a July 31, 2010 wedding at the Presbyterian Church in Atkinson, NE.

Roger and Mary Miller of O'Neill, Harold Parks of O'Neill, and Theresa Parks of Norfolk with to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Elizabeth Miller and Aron Parks.
Elizabeth was a 2006 graduate of O'Neill High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The Bride to be is currently employed at Valley Hope as a Registered Nurse.
Aron was a 2000 graduate of O'Neill High School. The Groom to be is currently driving truck with Drueke Trucking.
Elizabeth and Aron are planning an August 14, 2010 wedding at the Faith Community Church in O'Neill, NE.

Rick and Sue Stolcpart of O’Neill and Bob and Vicki Lovegrove of Grafton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Holli Stolcpart and Brandon Lovegrove.
Holli is a 2004 graduate of O’Neill Public High School and a 2008 graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She is currently pursuing an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Brandon is a 2003 graduate of Fillmore Central High School and a 2007 graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He is currently working on the family farm near Geneva.
Holli and Brandon will exchange vows in an August 7, 2010 wedding at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

David and Kathy Bloch of Hooper and Randy and Kirsten Wettlaufer of Page announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Kristin Bloch and Levi Wettlaufer.
The Bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Logan View Jr. Sr. High School. She graduated in December 2008 from Midland Lutheran College with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Kristin also graduated from the College of Hair Design in May of this year and is a licensed cosmetologist working at Classic Styles Hair Studio in Lincoln.
The future groom is a 2006 graduate of O’Neill High School. He attended Midland Lutheran College from 2006-2009 and participated in Track and Field. Levi is currently a student at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln majoring in landscape design.
The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.

Monica and Dennis Jensen of Wayne, Nebraska and Dennis and Laurie Hruza of Ord are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Rachel Jensen and Timothy Hruza.
The bride to be is a 2005 graduate of Wayne High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, majoring in English. She is currently attending UNL where she will earn a master's degree in English/creative writing. Rachel is employed at both the English Department at UNL and the Writing Center at Southeast Community College in Lincoln.
The groom is a 2005 graduate of Ord High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, with a double major in political science and economics. He is currently attending the Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, where he will obtain his law license in May, 2012. Tim is employed at the Law Firm of Mattson, Ricketts, Davies, Stewart and Calkins in Lincoln.
A 4:30 p.m. ceremony is planned at the United Methodist Church in Wayne, Nebraska on July 17, 2010.

Lee and Cindy Ickes of Page and Neal and Anne Dufek of Creighton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Megan and Daniel.
Megan is a 2006 graduate of Orchard High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Elementary Education.
Daniel is a 2005 graduate of Creighton High School and will graduate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in Criminal Justice in December 2010. Daniel is a member of the United States Army Reserves.
Megan and Daniel will be married at St. Ludger’s Catholic Church in Creighton on July 17, 2010.

Wayne & Rebecca Gaughenbaugh of O'Neill, LaVita Logue of Lincoln, & Gib & Patti Kelly of Page wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Megan Elizabeth Gaughenbaugh and Nathan Thomas Kelly.
The bride is a 2007 graduate of St. Mary's High School, and a 2008 graduate of Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and is currently employed at Kersenbrock Dental Care in O'Neill.
The groom is a 2006 graduate of O'Neill Public High School, and a 2009 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
with a degree in Mechanized Systems Management. He currently is farming and is a sub-dealer for Trimble GPS.
Meg & Nate are planning a July 23, 2010 wedding at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill, NE. The couple will reside in O'Neill.

Melissa Krieger and Ryan Weedin were united in marriage April 10, 2010, at Faith Community Church in O’Neill. A reception followed at the same location. Pastor Steve Randolph officiated.
Parents of the bride are Lowell and Vicky Krieger of O’Neill. Don and Kathy Weedin of Hampton are parents of the groom.
The bride is currently employed as a Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative at INSUR, Inc in Grand Island. The groom works on the family farm and is a self-employed farmer as well. After a trip to Florida, the couple resides near the family farm by Hampton.

Mark and Gloria Hoesing and Paul and Valli Torpin, all of O’Neill, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Gina Marie Hoesing and Adam Keith Torpin.
The bride is a 2004 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, a 2008 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is currently attending the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The groom is a 2003 graduate of O’Neill Public High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a degree in Visual Communications and Design. He is currently employed at Oxide Design Co. in Omaha, NE.
Gina and Adam are planning a June 26, 2010 wedding at St. Patrick’s Church in O’Neill, NE.

The parents of Nicole Ruegge and Luke Fischer, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children.
The bride is a 2005 graduate of Orchard High School and a 2007 graduate of Northeast Community College with a degree in Administrative Assistant. She is currently employed in the Radiology department at Rock County Hospital in Bassett.
The groom is a 1999 graduate of Rock County High School. He is currently employed at Niobrara Valley Equipment in Ainsworth.
Luke and Nicole are planning a May 22, 2010 wedding at Christ Lutheran Church in O’Neill, NE.

Brandi Jo Havel of Bartlett and Brady Richard Dexter of Norfolk will exchange vows in a June 12, 2010 wedding at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin.
Parents of the couple are Jim and Judy Havel of Bartlett and Ron and Darla Dexter of Amelia.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Wheeler Central High School and
will graduate in May from Northeast Community College with a degree as an administrative assistant. Brandi is currently employed by Wheeler Central Schools in Bartlett as the school secretary and assistant volleyball coach.
Her fiancé is a 2005 graduate of Chambers High School and a 2006 graduate of Southeast Community College at Milford with a degree in diesel technology (truck). Brady is currently employed by Norfolk Truck Center (Freightliner) as a diesel technician.

Tammy Cline of Newport, Hoyt Cline of Naper and John and Jenean Wickersham of Lynch are pleased the announce the engagement of their children Haily Marie Cline and Jorday Jay Wickersham.
The couple is to be wed June 5th, 2010 at 4:30 in the afternoon in Newport with reception to follow in Stuart Nebraska.
Haily is currently attending Northeast Community College pursuing a diplomma in Medical Coding and Transcription and an AA degree in Administrative Assitant medical. She is working at Golden Living Center in Norfolk Nebraska.
Jordan is currently employeed at Tyson foods in Norfolk Nebraska.

Bill and Joleen Strosahl of Council Bluffs, IA, would like to announce
the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Devon Marie
Strosahl, to Kevin Gerard Thoendel, son of Dennis and Elaine Thoendel of
Ewing, NE, and grandson of Evelyn Fuchtman of Creighton, NE.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE;
and has also received a Bachelors degree in Music Education from the
University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She is currently enrolled at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha in the Graduate Music Education program.
Devon is employed in the Omaha Public School system, teaching general
music education at Bancroft Elementary.
The prospective groom graduated from Chambers High School, Chambers, NE
and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a
Bachelors degree in Music Education. He is employed at Creighton
Community School, in Creighton, NE as the Band Director. Devon and Kevin plan to wed on June 18, 2010, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Omaha, NE.

Denis and Jody Bergstrom of Ewing, NE and Robin and Colleen Perry of Shelby, NE, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Danae Lynn Bergstrom and Nathan William Perry.
Grandparents include Mildred Bergstrom of Norfolk, NE, Richard and Bonnie Kallhoff of Ewing, NE, Adele Boss of Columbus, NE, and Ortha Perry of Shelby, NE.
The bride is a 2006 graduate of Ewing High School and is attending Wayne State College and will graduate in May 2010 with a major in Foods and Nutrition and a minor in Exercise Science. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Shelby High School and a 2005 graduate of Wayne State College with a bachelors of science in business finance. He is employed at Pinnacle Bank in Wisner, NE.
Nathan and Danae are planning a June 5, 2010 wedding at Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE.

Paul and Sharon Corkle of Atkinson are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Joy Corkle to Kole Tyson Olberding, son of Dwaine and Susan Olberding, also of Atkinson. Their families will join for a ceremony of marriage on July 10, 2010 at Ft. Randall , SD.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of West Holt High School, a 2006 graduate of Wayne State College with a degree in mathematics and science education, and a 2008 graduate of Concordia University with a masters degree in school administration. She is employed at Douglas Middle School , in Douglas , WY as an 8th grade math teacher, girls’ swimming coach, and middle school track coach.
Kole is a 2002 graduate of West Holt High School . Upon graduation he entered the US NAVY as an aviation support mechanic. In 2006, he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree as a diesel service technician. He currently works for Wagner Equipment Company, a Caterpillar Dealer in Denver , CO .
The couple will reside in Douglas , WY .

Don and Laurie Adamson of O’Neill and Pat and Holly Meuret of Brunswick are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Michelle Adamson and James Meuret.
Michelle is currently attending Wayne State College and will graduate in December 2010 with a bachelor of science degree in biology.
James is a 2007 graduate of Creighton School of Law. He currently works at J.E. Meuret Grain Co., Inc. and also practices law in Brunswick, Nebraska.
Michelle and James are planning a July 3rd 2010 wedding at St. Patrick’s Church in O’Neill.

Bryon and Sharon Vogt of Naper along with Thomas and Patricia Drueke of Spencer would like to announce the engagement of their children Holly Blake and William Antone. The Families will join together on Friday, May 21st for a wedding celebration.
Holly is the daughter of Bryon and Sharon. She was a 2007 graduate of Spencer-Naper High School and a 2009 graduate of Northeast Community College. The Bride to be is currently working at State Farm in Atkinson.
Willie is the son of Tom and Pat. He was a 2006 graduate of Spencer-Naper High School. The groom to be is currently driving truck with Drueke Trucking.

James Steffen and Malia Yokoyama were united in marriage February 27, 2010, in Hilo, Hawaii . James is the son of Dolores and David Steffen of Parker, CO and Malia is the daughter of Jan and Randy Yokoyama of Hilo, Hawaii. After their honeymoon in Colorado, they will return to their home in Keaau, HI where James is a police officer with the Puna County Police Dept and Malia works for an insurance company. The couple have a five year old daughter, Keilana. James is the grandson of the late Henry and Beata Kruger and the nephew of Nancy and Dan Krysl of Atkinson, NE.

Melissa Sue Krieger of Grand Island and Ryan Douglas Weedin of Hampton will exchange wedding vows on April 10, 2010, in O’Neill, NE.
Lowell and Vicky Krieger of O’Neill are parents of the bride-elect. Parents of the prospective groom are Don and Kathy Weedin of Hampton, NE.
Miss Krieger is a 2005 graduate of Nebraska Christian High School at Central City. She graduated from Central Community College of Grand Island in 2007 with a diploma in Business Technology. She is employed as a Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative at INSUR, Inc in Grand Island.
Weedin graduated from Nebraska Christian High School at Central City in 2006. He graduated from Southeast Community College of Milford in 2008 with a degree in John Deere Ag Tech. He currently works on the family farm and is a self-employed farmer as well.

Jessica Lee Dougherty and Brock Danial Swisher were united in marriage on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford, Iowa. The Rev. Brian Danner celebrated the ceremony. A lakefront reception was held following the ceremony at the Inn at Okoboji. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Nadine Dougherty of Page, NE. The groom is the son of Kelly Swisher and Patrick Behrendt of Harlan, IA and James Swisher of Harlan, IA.
The maid of honor was Leaha Dougherty of Seattle, WA, sister of the bride. Also attending the bride were Tara Dougherty-Kutschara of Eagle, NE; Jen Easter of Clive, IA; Melissa Hurley of Palm Bay, FL and Brandie Rainboth of Spearfish, SD. Personal Attendant was Mary Dougherty, sister-in-law of the bride, of Plainview, NE.
The best man was Kyle Murtaugh, best friend of the groom, of Omaha. Groomsmen were Brandon Swisher of Avoca, IA; Brent Swisher of Avoca, IA; Dan Erickson of Ames, IA and Andy Chamberlain of Denver, CO.
The bride graduated from The University of South Dakota and is currently working on her master’s degree from Bellevue University. Jessica is employed as the Youth Prevention Specialist for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in Omaha. The groom is currently working on his degree in Construction Management. Brock is employed by Western Construction Group, Inc. The couple will make their home in Omaha.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill was the setting for the September 12, 2009 wedding of Charissa Pavel and Jeremy Sladek both of Chambers. Father Jeff Lorig officiated.
Parents of the couple are Ed and Cathy Pavel and Ed and Karen Sladek all of Chambers.
Grandparents of the bride are Geraldine Babl, O’Neill and E.A. (Izzy) Pavel, O’Neill. Grandparents of the groom are Raymond and Ruby Mann, Kirk, CO.
The matron of honor was Megan Carson, Lincoln. Bridesmaids were Jenna Sladek, Norfolk; Ida VanDeWall, Lincoln; Jamie Wineteer, Omaha and Kristi Stairs, Fremont.
The best man was Troy Wagner, Creighton. The groomsmen were Brady Pavel, Lincoln; Jon Sladek, Chambers; Jason Sladek, Hamilton, MT and Tim Wiese, Lindsey. Ushers were Brant Pavel, Chambers; Will Ponce, Kansas City, KS and Ben Dankert, Norfolk.
The flower girl was Scarlett Babl, Norfolk. The ring bearer was Cooper Pokorny, Bartlett.
The bride’s personal attendants were Meredith Davis, Omaha; Emily Sladek, Hamilton, MT, and Brooke Ponce, Kansas City, KS.
Candle lighters were Zachary Pavel, O’Neill and Jeremy Hubel, Chambers.
A reception and dance was held at the Chambers Fire Hall in Chambers. Host Couples were Mike and Linda Hubel, Chambers and Mike and Diane Stanton, Ewing.
After a honeymoon in Jamaica the couple is making their home in rural Chambers

Richard & Deb Walnofer of O'Neill, NE are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Emily Francis Walnofer to Aaron Allen Traxler on November 7th 2009 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Emily is a 2008 graduate of University of Nebraska at Kearney where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She currently resides in Minnesota and is employed with a medical device company. Aaron is the son of Keith and Karen Traxler of Chaska, MN. He is a 2008 graduate of North Dakota State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Landscape Architecture and currently owns his own landscape company.

Christ Luthern Church in O'Neill was the setting on September 12th for the wedding of Heidi Thurlow and Jesse Wedige.
Parents of the couple are Jolene Emme of O'Neill, Bryan Thurlow of Norfolk. Joe Wedige of Atkinson, and John and Janice Peregouy of Coleridge.
The maid of honor was Andrea Johnson of O'Neill. Matron of Honor was Cammie Cuhel of O'Neill. Bridesmaids were Stacy Anson and Pam Winer of Atkinson, Jennifer Metschke of Chambers and Jani Wedige of Coleridge. Flower girls were Kayton Wedige and Baylea Conato.
Best man was Robbie Gartner of Chambers. Groomsmen were Doug Homes, Tom Boardman and Pat George of O'Neill, Jerid Wedige of Lincoln, and Marlin Metschke of Chambers. Ringbearer was Asher Wedige. Ushers were Leroy Cuhel, Troy Hoffman and Chris Clyde of O'Neill.
Host couples were Mike and Sharon Bailey of Orchard and Todd and Joyce Miller of Emmet.
Following the wedding, a reception and dance was held at the Hideaway. After a honeymoon trip to Orlando, Florida, the couple are making their home in O'Neill.

On July 24th 2009, Kami Kim Wettlaufer and Chase Steven Manstedt were
married on the Wettlaufer farm, near Page, Nebraska. The bride's aunt,
Reverend Birgetta French, officiated the ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Randy and Kirsten Wettlaufer of Page and Steve
and Donna Manstedt of Wahoo.
Grandfather of the bride is Carroll French of O’Neill and Grandmother of
the groom is Elva Manstedt of Wahoo.
The maids of honor were Beth Kitchens and Kami Bollwitt both of O'Neill.
The personal attendant was Nichole Hraban from Wahoo.
The groom's brother, Reed Manstedt, was the groom’s best man and his
cousin, Jordan Larsen, was the groomsman.
The bride's niece, Kimberly Wettlaufer, and the groom's cousin, Josephine
Bartek, were the flower girls. The bride's nephew, Hunter Wettlaufer, was
the ring bearer. The wedding reception took place at Woodcliff Community Center in Fremont the following day. The couple resides in Omaha and will be taking their honeymoon in December to Riviera, Maya Mexico.

Steve and Trichia Thompson and Pat and Cindy Cole both of O’Neill, NE, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Jessica Lorene Thompson and Tyler Patrick Cole. The couple will be married Saturday, September 19, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill, reception and dance to follow at the Atkinson Community Center.
Grandparents include Lorene White of O’Neill, Doug and Jeanne Thompson of Newman Grove, Jim and Mary Jane Statler of Long Pine, Bob and Donna Cole of O’Neill, Betty and Chuck Hamik of O’Neill, Bob and Maxine Novak of Sioux City and a great-grandfather, Otto Freidrick of Newman Grove.
The bride is a 2006 graduate of O’Neill Public High school and a 2008 graduate of Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She is employed at O’Neill Family Eyecare.
The future groom is a 2004 graduate of O’Neill Public High School and attended college at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He is employed at Cole Redi-Mix in O’Neill.

Miles Mundorf and Rebecca Shane are exchanging vows on September 26, 2009 at 5 p.m. in an outdoor service at the Atkinson Presbyterian Church in Atkinson, NE. There will be a dinner and dance to follow at the Atkinson Community Center. The bride is the daughter of Kirk and Barb Shane of Atkinson. She is a 2002 graduate of West Holt High School in Atkinson, NE. She is currently employed at WunderRosa Winery in Roca, NE. The groom is the son of John and Lynn Mundorf of Mullen, NE. He is a 2001 graduate of Mullen High School in Mullen, NE. He is currently working on the his families ranch in Cozad, NE

Lisa Marx and Johnathan Sobotka were married on June 27, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill, NE, with Rev. Jeff Lorig officiating.
Parents of the couple are Lawrence and Retha Marx of O’Neill and Pamela and Michael Hadley of Royal and Edward and Tara Sobotka of Clearwater. Grandparents are Jacob and Emma Gehlsen of Lynch, Alice Sobotka of Inman, and Ruben & Ardee Meier of Grand Island.
The couple will be making their home in Yankton, SD, where the bride is attending Mount Marty College majoring in Biology and Radiology with a minor in Chemistry, and the groom is employed at Ehresman’s Engineering.

Edward and Cathy Pavel and Edward and Karen Sladek all of Chambers would like to announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their children, Charissa Pavel and Jeremy Sladek.
Grandparents of the bride are Geraldine Babl of O’Neill and E.A. (Izzy) Pavel also of O’Neill. The grooms’ grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Ruby Mann of Kirk, Colorado.
The prospective bride is a graduate of the University of Nebraska- Kearney majoring in Elementary Education. Charissa is currently employed with Omaha Public Schools where she teaches kindergarten.
The prospective groom attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk majoring in Animal Science. Jeremy is currently employed with Sladek Ranches in the Chambers area.
The couple will exchange vows on September 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill with a reception and dance to follow at the Chambers Fire Hall.

Mr. & Mrs. Noah Maulsby
Countryside Christian Church in Kearney was the setting for the June 27th,2009 wedding of Julie Michelle Long and Noah John Maulsby, both of Kearney. Pastor Chad Laughrey officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Randy and Joan Long of O’Neill and Steve and Lisa Maulsby of Minden. Grandparents of the bride are Kenneth VanEvery of O’Neill and Millie Long of O’Neill. Grandmother of the groom is Janet Abbott of Unionville, MO. Christy (Long) Hostert was the bride’s honor attendant. Bridesmaids included Kristin Shields, Kirsti (Prouty) Nauenburg, Sheena Rader, Molly Johnson and Sarah Maulsby. Taylor Hostert and Kaytee Hostert were the flower girls. The bride’s personal attendant was Whitney Schwenka. Taylor Maulsby was the groom’s honor attendant. Groomsmen included Colin Schwenka, Travis Layton, Justin Cavanaugh, Josh Kile, Dustin Schwenka and Michael Long. Ushers were Todd Bienhoff, Zac Carlson and Aaron Sasges. Eli Hess was the ring bearer. The wedding reception took place at The Ramada Inn in Kearney. After a honeymoon trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple resides in Kearney.
Hawk and McKillip--Natalie Dawn Hawk of Orchard and Christopher James McKillip of Clearwater will exchange vows in an Aug. 8, 2009, wedding at St. Francis Catholic Church in Neligh.
Parents of the couple are Mark and Ruth Hawk of Elkhorn and Dennis and Mary McKillip of Clearwater.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Orchard High School and 2008 graduate of Wayne State College with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science and psychology. She is pursuing a physical therapist assistant degree at Northeast Community College and is currently employed by McNally Law Office in Neligh.
Her fiancé is a 2001 graduate of Clearwater High School. He is engaged in farming with his father and grandfather outside of Clearwater.
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