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The Pantagraph Sunday, January 11, 1998 Weddings tu- (S; (UfL Aisg Pf (S- fcvte I 1 1( Kraft-Ocheltree Acuna-Moyer CLINTON Francine D. Acu-na, daughter of Frank and Carole Acuna of Clinton, and James R. Moyer, son of Louis Moyer of Decatur and Nancy McVey of Muncie, were married Dec. 12, 1997, at Macon County Courthouse, Decatur. The bride, a graduate of Clinton High School and Richland Community College, is employed as a sales associate by Sears.

Her husband graduated from Mount Zion High School and served seven years in the U.S. Navy. He is employed as an instrumentation technician by ADM, Decatur. The newlyweds reside in Macon. Thiel-Ziegler PONTIAC Heather Thiel and Shannon Ziegler, both of Pontiac, were united in marriage in a ceremony at 3 p.m.

Oct. 4, 1997, at Pontiac United Methodist Church. Deanna Pflager of rural Pontiac, and the late Jim Thiel, and Rose Ziegler of Graymont are their parents. There was a reception at Pontiac American Legion Hall. Sarah Peterson and Corey Holzhauer attended the bride with Shelby Pflager as flower girl.

John and Jerry Ziegler attended the bridegroom, and Martin Hart-zold, Courtney Moravek and Jeremy Ziegler were ushers. The bride is employed by State Farm Insurance Cos. and her husband is employed by SMF in Mi-nonk. They reside at 106 Redwood Manor Park, Pontiac. Bogdan-Harris Sheryl J.

Bogdan and Matthew T. Harris, both of 2406 Rainbow Drive, Apt. 2D, Bloomington, were married at 1 p.m. Dec. 1, 1997, at First Assembly of God, Normal.

Their parents are Debbie Bog-dan and Dave Bogdan, both of Aurora, and Linda Nagel of Lees Summit, Mo. There was a reception at Washington Square East before the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Jamaica. Debbie Bogdan, Natalie Marshall, Karen Hogan, Nancy Damkoehler and Paige Franks attended the bride and Macey Bogdan and Holly Harris were flower girls. Ed Tolliver, Troy Martin, Dan McHugh, Jason Damkoehler and Luke Franks attended the bridegroom, and Mike, Steve, Paul and John Harris were ushers. The bride majored in elementary education at the College of DuPage and Illinois Sate University.

She is employed as a secretary. Her husband majoried in Biblical studies at Central Bible College and is an associate pastor at First Assembly of God. Wilkey-Martin EL PASO Wendy Wilkey of El Paso and Larry G. Martin of Towanda, were married at 1 p.m. Jan.

3, 1998, at the bride's home at 4 N. Pine El Paso. A reception followed. Oren and Gail Hudson of El Paso, and Lester and Ruth Martin of rural El Paso, are their parents. Amanda Leigh Wilkey, daughter of the bride; Jessica and Kayla Martin, daughters of the bridegroom, were the bride's attendants.

Jamie, Kyle and Kevin Martin, sons of the bridegroom, were his attendants. The bride, who has an associate degree from Lincoln College, is employed in the systems department by State Farm Insurance Cos. Her husband, a licensed electrician, is employed by The Eureka and is president and CEO of Heartland Electric, Towanda. Following a Caribbean cruise, the newlyweds reside at the bride's address. While-Ward United in marriage in a ceremony at 2 p.m.

Dec. 27, 1997, it Epiphany Catholic Church, Bloomington, were Sharon Michelle Kraft of 106 Riss Drive, Normal, and Thomas Charles Ocheltree Jr. of Alton. Their parents are Michael and Sharon Kraft of the Riss Drive address, and Dr. Thomas and Susan Ocheltree of Bloomington.

There was a reception at -the Radisson Hotel before the newly-weds left for a honeymoon cruise. They reside in Alton. I Mary Therese Kraft was maid of honor; Laura Kraft matron of honor; Mairin Ocheltree, Becky Blair, Kori Suhv and Jeh-nifer Caho, bridesmaids, and Jessica Morrow was flower girLppiy Puyear was best man; Aaron Vaughn, Brian Nourie, Robert Raycraft, Mark Mangels and David Ostberg, groomsmen; Ryn Morrow, ring bearer; Michael -S. Kraft, Janes Kraft, Robert Blair and James Gleason, ushers. I The bride, a graduate of Meh-nonite College of Nursing, was employed as a nurse by BroMenn Regional Medical Center.

Her husband, a graduate of Augustana College, is a junior at Southern Illinois School of Dentistry, Alton. Williams-Charland Ann B. Williams of 110 Robert Drive, and John M. Charlanld, both of Normal, exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec.

20, 1997, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington. A reception followed at their home at 110 Robert Drive, Normal, before the newlyweds left for a honeymoon in Florida. Christine Williams, daughtertof the bride, and Bret Williams, son of the bride, were their attendants. The bride, a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, is a teacher at Northpoint Elementary School.

Her husband, an engineering graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, is a manufacturers representative for Kennametal Corp. 1 1 applied computer science and mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University. Both are employed as systems analysts by State Farm Insurance Cos. The newlyweds reside at 12 Joslin Court, Bloomington. Knuth-Prescher Krista K.

Knuth and Randy E. Prescher, both of 810 E. Front Bloomington, were married at 11 a.m. Oct. 20, 1997, at Super Club Breezes, Nassau, the Bahamas.

Al and Mary Lou Hedstrom of rural Hudson, and George and Jean Prescher of 112 Hershey Road, Bloomington, are their par- ents. There was a reception Oct. 25 at the home of the newlyweds. The bride is employed as a registered nurse in cardiology services and her husband is employed as a radiology technologist, both by OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Murphy-Murphy PONTIAC Shannon Irene Murphy and Michael Francis Murphy, both of Pontiac, exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Nov. 15, 1997, at St. Mary's Church, Pontiac. Parents of the couple are Betty Murphy of Pontiac, and the late Vincent D.

Murphy; Pat Koehler of Pontiac; and the late James Murphy, and the late Walter Kohler. There was a reception dinner at the Pontiac Elks Country Club. Karen Miller was matron of honor; Kathy Jackson, Colleen Murphy, Kelly Robinson and Kyra Gschwendtner, bridesmaids, and Emily Murphy, flower girl. James Murphy was best man; Curtis Kohler, Dave Light, Mark Daniel and John Rowe, groomsmen; Sam Robinson, ring bearer; Pat, Tim, Kevin and Mike Murphy, ushers. The bride, a graduate of Pontiac Township High School, is employed by State Farm Insurance Bloomington.

Her husband, a gradauate of Grand Valley High School, Orwell, Ohio, and Illinois Central College, is employed by Caterpillar Pontiac. The newlyweds reside in Pontiac following a wedding trip to Florida. Marriage licenses McLean County Roland Wornor and Katrina Q. Hawkins, both of Bloomington. Joseph L.

Perring and Dawn M. Holzhauer, both of Bloomington. James A. Bright and Shelley A. Miller, both of Bloomington.

Kenneth R. Hill, Lemoore, and Judy K. Rhodes, Bloomington. Chad A. Fox and Michelle L.

Dwyer, both of Normal. Olan T. Judy and Suzanne R. Bowling, both of Normal. John E.

Cunningham and LaVer-da K. Deterts, both of Bloomington. C. Matthew Johnson, Springfield, and Susan M. Vertin, Bloomington.

Russell A. Herman and Sheli C. Hardman, both of Loveland, Colo. Donald E. Mosely II and Latrece Y.

Ellis, both of Bloomington. Jason M. Hall and Carrie A. Kline, bothofBellmore.N.Y. Trent N.

Smith and Tonya N. Hardt, both of Lexington. Kenneth E. Mahan and Mary K. Lott, both of Bloomington.

Dwaine A. Thornton and Dawn R. Beasley, both of Bloomington. Thomas W. Slupianek and Susan M.

Rosnes, both of Normal. Milestone 40th anniversary for William, Joan Elias LEXINGTON William and Joan Elias of Lexington are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today. A Caribbean cruise celebrated the milestone. Elias and Joan Goode were married Jan. 11,1958.

I I pf: Ilf Underwood-Wilkerson HEYWORTH Becky Underwood of 1808 N. Cottage Ave. and Todd Wilkerson of 2707 Arrowhead Drive, both of Bloomington, were united in marriage in a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 1997, at Hey-worth Christian Church.

James and Sharon Underwood of Wapella, and Paul and Delores Wilkerson of Scott City, are their parents. There was a reception at Central Station before the newlyweds left for a honeymoon in Nassau, the Bahamas. Sheri Spencer, Marsha Underwood and Denise Ingels attended the bride and Kaitlin Underwood, daughter of the bride, was flower girl. Joe Nail, Larry Law and Tom Leible attended the bridegroom. Doug Wilkerson and Jody Underwood were ushers.

The bride has a bachelor's degree in financial accounting and business information systems from Illinois State University. Her hsuband has a bachelor's degree in Read-Osborn CULLOM Melissa Sue Read and William L. Osborn III, both of Pontiac, exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 4 p.m. Oct. 18, 1997, at St.

John's Lutheran Church, Cullom. Parents of the couple are Mar-cia and Larry Stalter of Cullom, Dennis and Sandy Read of Pontiac, and Diana and William Osborn Jr. of Streator. There was a reception at Cullom American Legion Hall. Brenda Ferreira, Laura Stei-dinger, Jane Hall, Rickie Long, Gwyn Colclasure, Rhonda Weid-man and Barb Billerbeck attended the bride, and Madalyn Lane was flower girl.

Attending the bridegroom were Rick Durre, Jim Kindred, Donnie Cool, George Lane, Larry Kromin-ga, Keith Antolik, Jeff Read, Randy Carstens and Brian Garret-son. The bride, a graduate of Tri-Point High School, Cullom, has a bachelor's degree from Millikin University and is employed as a practice assistant by OSF Medical Group, Minonk. Her husband, a graduate of Woodland High School, rural Streator, is employed as a binder operator by R.R. Donnelley's, Pontiac. Let us entertain you every Friday in the Steppin' Out section Penelopes When It's Cold Outside, Come See Us To Bundle You Up With Style! HOURS: 1 1-6; Sat.

10-4 314 N. Main Downtown Bloomington (309) 828-9155 III' Jamie Marie While of rural De-witt and Brent Nathan Ward of Bloomington were married at 2 p.m. Dec. 27, 1997, at St. Patrick's Church of Merna.

Thomas and Jo While of rural Dewitt, and Donald and Janet Ward of Bayles Lake, Loda, are their parents. There was a reception at the Holiday Inn. Kelli Metzler, Jill Lanier, Jami Larson, Brandy Mosson and Mindy Whitehouse attended the bride and Jessica Schaumburg was flower girl. Donald and Brad Ward, Matt While, Scott Wilson and Adam Lyvers attended the bridegroom and Braxton Lanier was ring bearer. The bride, a graduate of LeRoy High School and Eureka College, is employed as a physical education teacher and volleyball coach by Tri-Valley Middle-High School.

Her husband, a graduate of Champaign Central High School and Illinois State University, is a physical education teacher and football and basketball coach at Tri-Valley Elementary School. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the newlyweds reside in Bloomington. Robert C. Althouse, Melvin, and Norma K. Poppe, Normal.

John R. Tarvin and Sharon J. Sullivan, both of Bloomington. Clyde A. Cushing and Kathy E.

Birckelbaw, both of Bloomington. Frank W. Davis Jr. and Jaynie D. Davis, both of LeRoy.

Adrian J.P. Wallace and Julia N. Sergevnina, both of Normal. John T. Bumble, Bartlett, and Alison A.

Hensley, Bloomington. Kelly P. Casali, Bloomington, and Becky J. Baker, Carlock. Robert D.

Brown, Bloomington, and Jennifer J. Ryburn, Lexington. John C. Grady and Kathleen J. Northcutt, both of Bloomington.

Dennis L. Davis and Donna J. Ven-timiglia, both of Bloomington. Edward V. Hernandez and Patricia Sauceda, both of Bloomington.

Frederick S. Bramley and Patty A. Smith, both of Bloomington. James A. Bird and Shelly S.

Seth, both of Bloomington. John E. Hagerty and Velvet L. En-dres, both of Bloomington. Logan County William Oscar Gilmer, Lincoln, and Debra Anne Miesner, Hartsburg.

They are parents of Carla, William and Troy, all of Lexington. There are five grandchildren. A grandchild is deceased. Elias is employed as a technical engineer by the McLean County Highway Department, and Mrs. Elias is employed as an underwriting specialist by State Farm Insurance Cos.

Donze-Bohm MINONK Michelle Kristina Donze of Long Point became the bride of Eric Eugene Bohm of Cornell in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Aug. 30, 1997, at St. Patrick's Church, Minonk. There was a reception at Holiday Inn North, Normal, before the newlyweds left for a honeymoon at Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Gary and Judy Donze of Long Point, and Robert and Darlene Bohm of Cornell are their parents. Attending the bride were Bren-da Boersma, Mary Pat Scoltock, Dawn Sass, Kathy Hancock, Amy Schaefer and Colleen Kilbride. Madison Caise was flower girl. Jason Bohm, Todd Barton, Joel Gamblin, Kerry Leonard, Josh and John Donze attended the bridegroom. The bride has a bachelor's degree in management with a human resource specialization from Illinois State University.

She is employed as a training consultant by DMD Associates. Her husband, a graduate of Flanagan High School, served for four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and is employed as a service technician by Cross Implement, Minier. Card shower set for H.I. Newell The Rev.

H.I. Newell of 1551 W. Adams Springfield, formerly of Bloomington, will observe his 100th birthday Tuesday. A card shower is planned in his honor. Newell was born Jan.

13, 1898, in Rushville. He married Evelyn Davis on Nov. 26, 1970. He is the father of Dorothy Dow of San Diego, Calif. There are 14 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren.

A son and a daughter are deceased. Rev. H.I. Newell Newell is a retired minister, serving churches in Freeport and Bradley before coming to Bloomington in 1949 where he served Grace United Methodist Church (formerly Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church) from 1949 to 1966. He enjoys baseball on TV, Bible study and listening to Christian radio and television.

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