Bressner - Anderson
Miss Judy Anderson of Campus and Carl Bressner of Pontiac were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 2 o’clock in the Sacred Heart parish in Campus. Rev. O. L. Munie officiated before 350 guests at the double ring ceremony. Rita Erhardt of Emington was organist and Rogene Brady of Dwight was soloist. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanlin of Campus and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bressner of rural Pontiac. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Miss Vic Christensen of Reddick was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Ginger Walsh of Campus, Miss Pat Palmer of Reddick, Miss Carol Halpin of Gardner, Miss Shari Hanlin, sister of the bride, of Campus and Miss Bev Bressner, sister of the groom of Pontiac. Bill Adams of Normal was best man and groomsmen were Larry Hassinger of Pontiac, Rick Knudsen, cousin of the groom, of Dwight, and Lon Andersen the bride’s brother, of Campus. The ushers were Dave Eich of Campus, uncle of the bride and Bob Jensen of Pontiac. Mrs. Bressner is a graduate of R. U. C. E. High School and attended Illinois State University. She was employed at R. R. Donnelley and Sons in Dwight. Mr. Bressner is a graduate of Pontiac High School and attended Spoon River College in Canton. He is a corpsman in the U. S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Hospital, Guam. They will reside in Guam. (1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader - Sub by Teri Colglazier)

Foley - Potter
The Rev. Oliver Carlson officiated at the wedding of Miss Deborah L. Potter and James K. Foley on Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 2 o’clock in the First Baptish Church. The double ring ceremony was attended by 175 guests and Mrs. Sally Costello of Dwight was organist. Mrs. Foley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Potter, 604 N. Main St. and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Foley of rural Blackstone. Mr. Potter gave his daughter in marriage. Miss Cheryl Eckel was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Sue Holzhauer, Miss Ann Dunham and Miss Karen Orr all of Pontiac. Gary Pennington of Pontaic was best man and the groomsmen were Galen Grow of Manville, Jim Taylor of Cornell and Rick Bammann of Cornell. Serving as ushers were Richard Foley of Bloomington and Gary Haab and Roger Potter both of Pontiac. (1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader - Sub by Teri Colglazier)

Harms-Haberkorn
Miss Haberkorn, Richard Harms Exchange Vows
CHATSWORTH - Miss Marlene Rae Haberkorn became Richard Dean Harms' bride Saturday morning in ceremonies immediate family of the two attended in Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Chatsworth. The afternoon wedding reception was held in the home of the bride's parents, the Henry W. Haberkorns of Chatsworth. Mr. Harms, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Harms of Colfax, is employed by S. S. Viland Construction Co. in Morris. He and his bride are at home at Harris Trailer Court in Fairbury. The Rev. Michael Van Raes heard the couple's vows in the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Thomas C. Ford Sr. of Chatsworth was organist. Attending the couple were Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Haberkorn of Chatsworth, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. Miss Haberkorn was married in a ballerina length gown of Chantilly lace over a ruffled tulle petticoat. Sequins and pearls decorated the gown's Sabrina neckline and the bride's pearl-trimmed lace cap held a shoulder length veil. Miss Haberkorn carried yellow roses. Her matron of honor was gowned in street length light blue crystalette. Her matching bandeau was leaf design and her bouquet was made up of yellow and white mums. The bride is a secretary at Herzog Produce Co. in Fairbury. She was educated in Chatsworth and her bridegroom, in Colfax. (SOURCE: 1 Aug 1959 - The Pantagraph - Submitted by Teri Moncelle Colglazier)

Jansen - Eden
Wedding at Windtown -- Miss Etta Eden Becomes the Bride of Christian Jansen -- A pretty wedding was solemnized last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Windtown church, Rev H. Telthorster united in marriage Miss Etta Eden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Eden, and Christian Jansen, son of Mr and Mrs Ahrend Jansen. The double ring ceremony was used. Promptly at the hour, to the strains of the wedding march played by Paul Damrow, the bridal couple entered the church attended by Mr and Mrs Folkert Vissering and Miss Louise Tarman and Henry Jansen, when Rev Telthorster performed the impressive ceremony. Only the immediate relatives were present. The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin and georgette, adorned with pearl and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Following the ceremony and congratulations a bountiful six o'clock dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs Jansen left Thursday morning for Burlington, Iowa, and Watseka on their honeymoon trip. On their return they will visit friends and relatives near Flanagan until March 1 when they will go to housekeeping at Lime Springs, Iowa. (13 Jan 1923 - Minonk News Dispatch - submitted by: Amy Robbins-Tjaden)

Koeller - Kennedy
PONTIAC - The First United Presbyterian Church was the scene of the wedding Friday, June 18, of Miss JoAnne Marie Kennedy of Pontiac and Jan Paul Koeller of Flanagan. The double ring rite was performed by the Rev. Glenn D. Strang. Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Kennedy of Pontiac route 2 and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koeller of Flanagan are parents of the couple. (Source: Pontiac Daily Leader; 23 Jun 1971 - Sub by Teri Colglazier)

LoPiccalo - Johnson
PONTIAC - Nancy Johnson wed to Michael LoPiccalo - Miss Nancy Angeline Johnson of Pontiac, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Johnson, became the bride of Bert Michael LoPiccalo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert J. LoPiccalo of Pontiac Saturday morning, June 12, at 10 o’clock. The double ring ceremony was performed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Msgr. John T. Shields and the Rev. Francis Ryan officiating. Organist was Miss Mary LoPiccalo, sister of the groom. Mr. Johnson gave his daughter in marriage. Maid of honor was Ilene Kelm of Minonk. Ronald LoPiccalo of Pontiac was his brother’s best man. (1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader - Sub by Teri Colglazier))

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