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Stephenson County

MARRIAGES

Ackerman/Conell
Announcement is made of the marriage of Marion Ackerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ackerman, Freeport, route 3, and Miss Garnet Conell, daughter of the Herman Conells, of Thayer, Neb., the ceremony taking place Sunday, May 6, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Mr. Hage reading the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white taffeta gown, made with fitted bodice, sweetheart neck and full net skirt. A crown of seed pearls held her veil in place. She wore a strand of pearls, the bridegroom's wedding gift. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and carnations. Mrs. Erwin Schmidt, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Erwin Schmidt was best man. Mrs. Schmidt's gown was a light blue taffeta and net and her corsage was pink carnations. The bride's niece, Janet Schmidt, was flower girl, wearing a pink frock and carrying a basket of sweet peas and pansies. A wedding supper for the immediate relatives was served at the home of the bride's parents. A three-tiered wedding cake was used as the centerpiece, a two-course dinner being served. Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman will reside on a farm near Freeport, the groom being engaged in farming. (Contributed by Karen Fyock May 12, 1945 clipping

Samuel R. Albert to Ruth Coon Fitcher
Mrs. Ruth Coon Fitchner and Samuel R. Albert of Freeport, were married Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock in Fourth Presbyterian church, Chicago. Rev. Kenneth Hildebrant, D. D., performed the ceremony. Dr. Elwood F. Kortemeier, cousin of the bridegroom and Mrs. Kortemeier, sister of the bride, were the attendants. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony in the Boulevard room at the Stevens hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Albert left for Great Smoky Mountains, where they will stay at Mountain View hotel during their honeymoon. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Coon, South Carroll avenue and Mr. Albert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Albert, South State avenue. Both are graduates of Freeport high school and Mr. Albert was graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Illinois. He has spent much time building bridges in Alaska and in Central and South America. He is assistant division bridge engineer in the Chicago regional office of the U. S. Bureau of Roads. The bride has been employed by Central Illinois Electric and Gas company, of Freeport.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Oct. 1947

George Blair to Marguerite Groom
On Thursday afternoon at the parsonage of the Methodist church of Elizabeth, Miss Marguerite Groom, of Warren was united in marriage with George Blair, of Stockton, Rev. John E. Robeson performing the single ring ceremony. The bride wore a gown of electric blue crepe trimmed in silver and a silver turban. Her sister, Miss Esther Groom and Vernon Inman, of Lena, were the attendants. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Groom of Warren. She was graduated from the Warren high school and is employed at the Top Notch. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Blair, of Stockton. He graduated with the class of '25 from the Stockton high school. The bride and groom will reside in Freeport.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Handwritten date - Dec. 10, 1931

Robert Breed to Leah Williams
Miss Leah Williams only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, 219 West Winnifred street and Robert R. Breed, son of Mrs. Herma Breed, 1330 South Oak avenue, were united in marriage at high noon Sunday at the parsonage of Embury church, Rev. Will. Collin officiating. The wedding came as a surprise to relatives and friends and was announced at a dinner given by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Clara Knotts, 426 West Homer street. The bride is a graduate of the Freeport high school and has been employed at the Economy Auto Insurance company. The groom, also an attendant of the high school, is an electrician and holds a position with the W. T. Rawleigh bottling work. The bride and groom left immediately after the dinner on a two weeks' motor trip going as far east as Niagara Falls, with visits in Chicago and Springfield. Upon their return they will reside with the groom's mother.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

Wesley H. Brubaker to Helen Slater
Of interest to Freeport and Polo relatives and friends is the marriage of Miss Helen Slater and Wesley H. Brubaker, which took place Saturday June 15, 1940 at 5 o’clock, in St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Houston, Texas – Known as “Houston’s Cathedral Church.” Rev. Dawson C. Bryan was the officiating minister. The bride wore a poudre blue sheer white hat, gloves and sandals and a shoulder corsage of gardenias. Captain and Mrs. M. P. Clark were the attendants. Mrs. Clark wore a navy blue and white ensemble with a corsage of carnations. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Slater (transcriber’s note: I show this as G. A. Slater), of Polo. She was graduated from Polo high school and attended Cornell college for two years. For the past four years she has worked as private secretary to officers of the Burgess Cellulose Company in Freeport. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brubaker, South Float Avenue. After graduating from Freeport High School, he took up flying in his spare time from his duties at the post office, becoming an expert not only in flying but in the science of aeronautics. In September, he left Freeport to enter the employ of the United States government as a civil aeronautics inspector. His headquarters are in Houston, Texas.
Contributed by Alice Horner - From the Freeport Journal Standard June 19, 1940

Roy Carr to Leta VanDeMark
Announcements have been received by relatives and friends of the wedding of Miss Leta Van De Mark and Roy Carr of Freeport which was solemnized June 15 1930 in Freeport. The couple were married in the presence of their immediate relatives at 9 a.m. in the home of Rev. L. A. Whitesell, pastor of the United Brethren Church, with whom the groom resided. A double ring ceremony was performed. The bride was attired in a green crepe dress with white accessories. Following the marriage service the couple left for a week's honeymoon trip to the central part of the state to visit relatives of the groom. Mrs. Carr is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Van De Mark, formerly residents of Rock Falls who now live in Freeport. She has been employed the past year in the offices of the Furst-McNess Co. She was graduated at the Rock Falls Township High School. Mr. Carr was a former resident of Bloomington where he graduated from the high school. He is employed with the same company as his bride. The many friends of the bride in the Twin Cities join to extend their best wishes to the couple for unbounded happiness.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois Juner 24, 1930 - Tuesday, pg 6


Lee and Darlene (Meyer) Clouser
Married 2 November 1933
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne

Michael Joseph Davis and Kathy Jane Miller
Miss Kathy Jane Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Miller, Freeport Route 3, became the bride of Michael Joseph Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Davis of New Philadelphia, Ohio, on April 10.
The Rev. William Krick performed the double-ring ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in Cedarville United Methodist Church.
A 1968 graduate of Orangeville High School, the bride was graduated from Highland Community College and was a junior at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
She plans to continue her education at Edgewood College in Madison. The bridegroom, a 1963 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, received his B. S. degree in music from Vandercook College in Chicago in 1967.
He will receive his master's degree in music from Wisconsin State University in Platteville in August. He is band director at Oregon (Wis.) High School.
Contributed by Karen Fyock 1971 Clipping

James Downing Jr. to Mary J. McMurray
This morning at 5:30 at the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Miss Mary J. McMurray, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James P. McMurray, South Float Avenue and James Downing Jr. eldest son of the James H. Downings, South Blackhawk Avenue, were united in marriage by Monsignor C.F. Conley, the ceremony being witnessed by the immediate family. The bride wore a golden colored suit trimmed in brown and carried a bridal bouquet of roses and spring flowers. Miss Faye Emerick of Orangeville, in a blue suit with white accessories served as bridesmaid and Bernard Kurth of this city was best man. The bride and groom left for Chicago, where they were present at the wedding of Miss Virginia Plumley of this city and Gordon Davidson, former resident of Freeport. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Downing will reside in their newly furnished home, 715 South Miami where they will be at home to their friends after the 4th of May. The bride attended Aquin and the Freeport High School and is employed by the Western Newell Company. Mr. Downing attended Freeport High School and is an employee of Clemens Rinderman in the sheet metal works department. Attending the wedding besides the parents were Deana Keller, grandmother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. F.R. McGrath, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Daughtery, Cecelia and Blanche McMurray, James McMurray, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jacobs and Eugene Downing.
Freeport Journal Standard 30 April 1938

Jerald Gallagher to Marian Miller
In a double-ring service performed Saturday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, Miss Marian Miller was united in marriage with Jerald Gallagher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gallagher, Prospect terrace, Freeport. Rev. Peter Retzlaff was the officiating minister. The bride wore a dark gray suit, light gray accessories, a corsage of pink and white tea roses and a strand of pearls, the groom's wedding gift. The bride's sister, Miss Maxine Miller, was maid of honor, wearing a brown suit, green accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Beaman first class Roger Gallagher, brother of the groom, stationed at Elmhurst, Ill., was best man. A wedding breakfast was served at the Eugene hotel in Monroe. Covers were laid for eighteen relatives and friends. Out-of-town guests included several from Freeport and from New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher are taking a wedding trip to Chicago and South Bend, Ind. They will reside with the groom's parents on their return. The bride is a graduate of Juda high school and is employed in the accounting department of the Burgess Battery company. The groom has his own general maintenance business.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - September 1949 clipping

Darryl Wayne Deets to Blair Beacom
Timothy Hamilton to Blythe Beacom
DOUBLE WEDDING CEREMONY: Embury Methodist Church of Freeport was the scene of a double wedding recently solemnized by the Rev. William Blomberg, pastor, and the Rev. Donald Thomas of Elgin. The brides were sisters, Blair and Blythe Beacom, daughters of Mrs. Jean Beacom, 1878 Ridge Drive, Freeport and the late Dr. George H. Beacom. Blair becamee the bride of Darryl Wayne Deets, son of Wayne Deets of Lanark and Blythe was married to Timothy Gene Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hamilton of Dakota. Mrs. Deets attendants were her sister, Benay, as maid of honor and Helen St. Peters of Stockton and Lori Coats of Mt. Carroll as bridesmaids. Mrs. Hamilton was attended by Mrs. Bruce Beacom as matron of honor and bridesmaids were Marty Cropper of Urbana and Connie Pollard, Lanark. Deets was attended by John Kavanaugh as best man and groomsmen were Gary Grace and James Hale, both of Bloomington. Best man for Hamilton was James Bordner of Dakota and groomsmen wereTerry Weiand of Freeport and Steve Bradt of Davis. Guestss were seated by Brent Johnson of Olathe, Kan., Michael Deets of Milledgeville, William Samuels of Dakota and Craig Hamilton of Hayworth. Mr. and Mrs. Deets are residing in Champaign, where Mrs. Deets is teaching and Deets is attending the University of Illinois. The Hamiltons are living in Fairfield, Calif., where Hamilton is stationed at Travis Air Force Base.
Cotnributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 24, 1974, page 10, column 1–2

David L. Douglas-Moore to Frances Gavigan
Interesting to Freeport friends of the bride is the wedding of Miss Frances Gavigan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gavigan, West Spring street, and David L. Douglas- Moore, of Washington, D. C. which was solemnized Saturday morning, Jan. 20 at 10 o'clock in Capuchin college chapel, Washington. The bridal party entered the chapel from the monastery living room, the wedding march from "Lohengrin" being played. Nuptial high mass was sung by a quartet of friars. Rev. Father Sebastian, an intimate friend of the groom, officiated, performing his first wedding ceremony, the date being his name day. The beautiful chapel, with its hand-carved woodwork, is specially fitted for a small wedding. The bride wore a poudre blue crepe dress, with short matching jacket of wool, blue crepe hat and matching gloves. For something old," the bride wore a gold bracelet and a gold cross set with a diamnd, the groom's wedding gift and her only ornament. Miss Mary Virginia nmiller, a student at George Washington university, and James Kelhaher, Phillipsburg, N. J., were the attendants. Miss MIller wore a wine-colored crepe dress with hat to match. After the wedding ceremony the bridal party were entertained in the newly- furnished apartment of the bride and groom and later in the day were the guests at a tea dance at the Baboo, Gardens. in the evening James Roberts Walsh, Jr., of Tampa, fla. and Washingotn was host at a dinner at the Maryland Club Gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas-Moore left on a week's honeymoon in Philadlepia and New York city and will be at hoe=ne after the first of Debrauary at 1900 f street, . W., Washington, D. C. The bride was an employee of h=the Hecht's ready-to-wear shop for the past six years. Mr. Douglas-Moore is employed by the social securtiy board.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Jan. 20, 1940 handwritter date on cippingl

Cpl. John Gabel Jr. to Evelyn Lucille Hubbard
This morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Monsingnor C. F. Conley performed the ceremony uniting in marriage Miss Evelyn Lucille Hubbard and Cpl. John Gabel, Jr. During the service John Boland sang "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus." The bride entered the church wearing a white Ninon sheer, made with tight-fitting bodice, sweetheart neck, full skirt and she carried a white prayer book with an orchid on top, while freesias tied with white ribbons forming a shower. White ostrich tips were worn in her hair. Her sister, Miss Marian Hubbard, wearing a white taffeta dress and red velvet jacket, carrying a formal bouquet centered with an American Beauty rose and a frill of ivy leaves, served as bridesmaid. She too wore ostrich tip halo. John Ryan was best man. Little dark haired Marjorie Hannah, the bride's cousin, was flower girl. She wore a white taffeta dress, fashioned like the bridesmaid's gown, her bouquet being similar but smaller. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony in the English Hunt room in Hotel Freeport. The bride's mother wore a stone blue crepe and Mrs. Gabel was dressed in a navy sheer. Both wore corsages of gardenias. The bridal table was centered with a three -tiered wedding cake, wreathed with sweet peas in pastel colors and lighted with tapers. Cpl. and Mrs. Gabel left on a short wedding trip. The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hubbard, 21 east jackson street, was graduated from Freeport high school in 1937, since which time she has been employed by Kraft Cheese company Cpl. Gabel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gabel, 830 South Benton street, and is an Aquin high school graduate. Before entering service he also was an employee of Kraft Cheese company. He has been in service he also was an employee of Kraft Cheese company. He has been in service for three years and has been in the south Pacific thirty-two months. He is having a 30 days leave and will go to Florida for reassignment.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Feb. 24, 1945 pencil date

Harold Gassman to Laura Hummermeier
Pearl City, Ill. – Miss Laura Hummermeier and Harold Gassman, of Lena, were united in marriage Christmas night, December 25, 1938 at 6 o’clock at the bride’s home, about two miles northeast of Pearl City. Rev. Paul Reickert, pastor of Eleroy Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiated. The bride wore a blue gown with navy blue accessories and carried snapdragons and pompom chrysanthemums. Miss Marguerite Gassman, sister of the groom, and his brother, Eugene Gassman, were the attendants. Miss Gassman wore a dubonnet crepe and carried a French bouquet. The ceremony was followed by a dinner for the bridal party, the table being decorated in blue and white and having a three-tiered wedding cake as a centerpiece. The groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gassman, who reside near Lena, has been employed on the Hummermeier farm for the past four months. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hummermeier. Mr. Hummermeier, who had been deeply interested in the wedding, passed away an hour and a half before the ceremony, after an illness of many months. Owing to the fact that he had expressed himself as anxious to have no interruption in the wedding plans, the ceremony went on at the stated hour beside the trimmed Christmas tree. Later the bride and groom will reside on one of the Hummermeier farms.
Contributed by Alice Horner

Wesley H. Gochenour to Mary E. Mallory
--"Six miles east of this city, Oct., 31, by Rev J Giffen, W.H. Gochenour and Miss Mary E Mallory. After receiving the congratulations of their friends the happy pair with their guests, some sixty in number repared to the dining rooms and partook of a most excellent dinner. The bride received quite a number of presents among which were the following: Siver cake basket, Mr and Mrs. H.C. Burehard, of Freeport; table cloth, Mr. and Mrs. John, Ridottk, glass.., father and mother of the bride; parlor lamp and shade, Mrs. Irwin and sons, Ridott; glass bread platter, Eda Gouchenour; large chromo, Anna Gochenour; table spread, mother of the groom; bed spread, Lizzie John, Ridott; china cups and saucers, Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit; table cloth and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. Crimes; carved table receiver, Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Kleeckler; silver table spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Mallory; cake stand, Miss Gochenour; table cloth and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, Freeport; silver tea spoons, Grandma Stibgen; large glass dish, Mr and Mrs W.A. Keen, Ridott; silver tea spoons, Dillie Mallory (Elizabeth Jerusha Mallory, daughter of Jasper Mallory and Ella Luce); coffee mill, Bert (Albert) Mallory and Will Gochenour; pillow shams, Miss Gochenour; glass sauce dishes, Alice Gochenour; silver forks and inives, Mrs. and Mrs. Stibgen, Freeportl card receiver, Allie Mallory. The bridge and groom instead of taking an extended trip abroad, went at once to their home in Freeport which had previously been made ready to receive them."
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Weekly Journal Wednesday November 6, 1878 page 5 column 3
Wesley and mary are buried in the Evergreen Cem De Kalb IL

William Greeley to Romenz Mallory
A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. Mallory, the creamery man, Wednesday night. The contracting parties were Miss Romenza Mallory and Wm N Greeley, of Stockton. Rev. Harkness of the Embury Church tied the knot in the presence of a few friends and relatives. After the ceremony a short reception was tendered to Mr & Mrs Greeley, the newly married couple are well and favorably known to many Freeport people. Who wish them a safe voyage throught this world. They will make their home in Stockton.”
Contributed by Mallory Smith from Freeport Daily Bulletin 2 January 1891

Berlen Hamer to Anna Marie Bach
This morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rev. N. J. Berg officiated at the marriage of Miss Anna Marie Bach and Berlen Hamer. The bride entered the church with her father, Jacob Bach, of Amboy, Ill., who gave her in marriage. She wore a white taffeta gown combined with Chantilly lace made of princess lines, long sleeves, train and sweetheart neckline. Her veil was caught in a halo of lace and seed pearls. She carried a white prayer book from which fell ribbons streamers and white sweet peas. Miss Emma Bach, of Amboy, the bride's sister, was maid of honor and edwin Hamer served his brother as best man. Miss Bach wore a poudre blue Ninon sheer formal gown, matching veil and carried a colonial bouquet. Phillip Hamer and Norbert Pontius were the ushers. Pink and white snapdragons were used on the altar. A wedding breakfast for the immediate families, was served at the bride and groom's new home, 215 West John street, and relatives and friends will be entertained this afternoon and evening at open house, Miss Alice Bangasser assisting the bride in receiving the guiests. The Hamers are taking a short trip next week. The bride is employed in the office of the Kraft Cheese company, The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Hamer, of Hartsburg, Ill., is an office man for the Woodmanse Manufacturing company.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Clipping

Francis R. Halte to Elva Woolsey
Rev. Grant V. Graver officiated at the marriage of Miss Elva A. Wooley and Francis R. Halte, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Trinity Evangelical church, using the single-ring service. Mrs. Graver presided at the organ and played the wedding marches. the bride entered the church with her father, George Wooley, of Apple River, who gave her in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. William Downey were the attendants. A small reception followed at the home of Mrs. Cora Roberts, South Chicago avenue, refreshments being served. Both the bride and groom are employed by the Structo Manufacturing company. They will reside on South Chicago avenue, after a visit in Apple River.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - May 8, 1945 clipping

Emory J. Hartman to Frances Poarch
Announcement is made by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Poarch, of Riverside, Calif., of the marriage of their daughter, Frances, to Emory J. Hartman, a former resident of Freeport and son of Mrs. Marguerite Hartman, 1121 South Oak avenue. The marriage was performed July 25, at St. Francis DeSales church in Riverside, the Rt. Rev. Peter Lynch being the officiating priest. Mr. Hartman attended the Freeport and Aquin high schools and was employed in Chicago for a number of years before going to Riverside a year ago.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Scrapbook Clipping - pencil date July 25, 1942

Ronald Hawley to June Lorraine Tavenner
In a pretty wedding ceremony solemnized Saturday evening at 7 o'clock in St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, Miss June Lorraine Tavenner, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theron C. Tavenner, 902 South Chippewa avenue, was united in marriage with Cpl. Ronald Hawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hawley, Janesville, Wis. Rev. Edwin A. Arends, D. D., pastor of the church, read the double ring ceremony. The altar was decorated with baskets of peach gladioli, tall altar candles furnishing the light. Miss Mary Etta Nott, church organist played the nuptial music and traditional marches, Mrs. Darrell Miller, soprano, being the soloist. The bride entered the church with her father. She was attired in a white jersey gown, with sweetheart neckline, her fingertip veil being held in place with a beaded Juliet cap, and she carried a bridal bouquet of white roses. Miss Betty Corrine Tavenner, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor, wearing a pink marquisette gown, and carrying sweet peas and pink tea roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Patsy Ann Tavenner, sister of the bride, dressed in yellow net, and Miss Wilma Hawley, the groom's sister, wearing blue net; they carried sweet peas. Lee Hawley, the groom's brother, was best man. The ushers were Robert Enzler and Lloyd Herbig. The bride attended Freeport high school and is employed in the office of Micro Switch corporation. The groom graduated from Beloit high school and has been serving with the United States marines with the United States marines three years, having been in the south Pacific area about two and a half years. After a wedding trip to Wisconsin, the bride will reside with her parents, the groom going to Philadelphia, Penn., where he will be stationed. A reception for 75 guests followed the ceremony, held in the Grecian room of Hotel Freeport. Miss Jean Henze served the four -tiered wedding cake. Mrs. Russell Lenz and Mrs. Wallace Simmons poured, and Mrs. Robert H. Mernitz assisted in serving the guests.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping

Horace Herrick to Leona Borger
The marriage of Miss Leona Borger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Borger, 515 North Brick avenue, to Horace Herrick, 1103 South Chicago avenue, was solemnized Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock at St. Mary's rectory by Rev. John H. Regan. The bride wore a white brocade satin dress made on Princess lines with high Queen Anne collar. her finger tip tuile veil was held by a cap decorated with seed pearls and and real white roses and her sandals were white. The "something old" she wore was her mother's gold necklace, gift from her father to her mother on their wedding day; the "something blue" was a tiny flower on her lace handkerchief. She carried a bouquet of pink and white roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Fern Uhe, was dressed in a floor-length gown of blue moire, with white sandals and gloves, with wreaths of blue flowers in her hair. Her bouquet was made of white roses and tiny blue flowers. James Herrick, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride's mother wore green chiffon with white accessories and the grooms mother was dressed in navy blue lace, and their corsages were of snapdragons and roses. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents to fifty relatives and friends from small tables placed on the lawn. The bridal table held a large four-tired wedding cake, topped by a miniature horse shoe. The small tables were decorated with crystal vases holding garden flowers. Friends of the bride, the MIsses Irma Walton, Dorothy Reiland, Ann Collalti, Catherine Cross and Carol Heitz assisted in serving the breakfast. Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. George Borger, Cedarville, grandparents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Messimore and daughter Carol, Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Grissom, Sheboygan, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Borger and family, Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Turner and family, Ridott; and Ray Young, Libertyville. The bride and groom left on a short honeymoon trip and will then go to Pontiac, Mich., where they will reside.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping

Robert Hood to Dorothy Mae Berg
Miss Dorothy Mae Berg, daughter of Fred D. Berg, of 1113 South Chicago avenue, Freeport, became the bride of Robert Hood, son of Mrs. Mabel Hood of Elizabeth, Ill., in a single-ring ceremony performed in the double parlors of David A. Smith House on the Illinois College campus Jacksonville, Ill., at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 19. Fifty close friends of the bride and bridegroom were present for the ceremony performed by Dr. Malcolm F. Stewart before a fireplace banked with lilies, candelabra and ferns, Her father gave the bride in marriage. Miss Margaret Tomlinson played the traditional wedding marches. The bride's gown was fashioned of white taffeta with a high neckline, fitted bodice and long sleeves. The flowing skirt was made with full train and her finger tip veil fell from a lace tiara embroidered with seed pearls. Miss Beatrice Berg, sister of the bride, was her attendant. She wore a yellow taffeta gown with fitted bodice and full skirt fashioned along the same lines as the bride's and carried a bouquet of orchid daisies. Gretchen Hildner, wearing a green organdy dress, was trainbearer. Miss Bernice Hines and John Shepherd met the guests at the door. Dale Carpenter of Freeport was best man. A reception was held at Smith House following the ceremony. Mrs. Don Miller, Miss Ellen Duffelmeir and Miss Dorothy Hood, sister of the bridegroom, assisted in the serving. Mrs. Hood was graduated from Freeport high school and from Illinois college, where she also served as publicity director. During the past year she has taught at Elizabeth high school. The bridegroom was graduated from Elizabeth high school and attended Illinois State Normal university, Bloomington, before serving 4 1/2 years in the army. He has been in the construction business and plans to organize a business of his own in the near future. Guests from Alton, St. Louis, Freeport, Bloomington and Elizabeth attended the wedding.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - June 21, 1948

Paul Kissinger to Bonnie Cardwell
Miss Bonnie Cardwell, daughter of Mr. J. H. Cardwell, Middlesboro, Ky., and Paul Kissinger, son of Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Kissinger, of Orangeville, were united in marriage Friday evening at the Kissinger home, the groom's father performing the double ring ceremony. Fifteen minutes of recorded organ music preceded the ceremony. The bride was dressed in a congo gold suit with navy blue accessories and her corsage was of white rosebuds. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls - a gift of the groom. The bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Kissinger, wore a poundre blue suit with navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds. The groom's brother, Charles Kissinger, served as best man. The bride was graduated from Red Bird high school, beverly, Ky., and attended Lincoln Memorial university, Harrogate, Tenn. She has been a student in the Deaconess hospital school of nursing for the past year and a half. The groom was graduated from Orangeville high school and attended Western Union college at Lemars, Ia., for three years before entering military service, from which he received an honorable medical discharge after serving overseas. A reception for the relatives and friends followed the ceremony. A tiered wedding cake, topped with figurines, formed the centerpiece of the bridal table, presided over by Miss Doris Kissinger and Mrs. Charles Kissinger. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger will reside in the vicinity of Orangeville.
COntributed by Karen Fyock May 8, 1945 clipping

William H. Lambert to Marion Louise Sword
This afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents , Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sword, West Stephenson street, the marriage of Miss Marian Louise Sword and William H. Lambert will be solemnized, rev. A. J. Niebruegge, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, officiating at the ceremony. Seventy guests will witness this pretty home wedding. The bride's gown is white and silver net and her tulle veil will be fastened to her hair with real lace. She will carry Talisman roses. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling Sword, in a dress of coral satin and tulle, will serve as matron of honor and her flowers, pink roses, will carry out the color scheme of her gown, The frocks of her bridesmaids, the Misses Dorothy Stees and Florence Holmes, will be made in similar period style of Alice blue taffeta. Quaint colonial bouquets will add just the right touch. Wilbur Kerlin will serve as best man and Morse Laible and Benson Lambert - brother of the groom-will be the ushers. The Wedding March of Lohengrin will be played by Miss Margaret Zimmerman and will be the signal for the entrance of the bridal party which will take its place before a background of ferns. At the conclusion of the ceremony a buffet supper will be served. The bride's table will be decorated with pink snapdragons. The bride and groom are leaving on a short wedding trip and will reside at the Sword residence after their return. Both the bride and the groom were graduated from the Lanark high school. Mr. Lambert, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lambert, 815 East Pleasant street, holds a position at the wholesale warehouse of the Stevens Fruit and Vegetable market. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sword, 425 West Stephenson street, and is a member of the office force of the Stover Manufacturing and Engine company and has made many friends since coming to Freeport to live. A number of relatives and friends were here from Lanark to attend the ceremonies.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - February 6, 1932 hand-written date

Leslie LeVeque to Alma Peterson
The marriage of Miss Alma Peterson and Leslie G. LeVeque, of this city, was solemnized Saturday morning (October 28, 1939) at 11 o’clock at Dubuque, Iowa, the ceremony being read by Rev. Mr. Flockhart, rector of St. John’s Episcopal church. Karl Jacobs and Miss Caroline Huckbody, of Milwaukee, were the attendants. The bride wore a dress of lavender and wine wool, made with a jacket, with hat and accessories to match. The bride and groom are making their home, temporarily, with the groom’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Michel, West Iroquois Street. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Peterson. She attended Pleasant Prairie Academy at German Valley for two years, and has spent many years studying music, possessing a rich contralto voice. She is a member of the choir of the First Presbyterian Church. The groom, who is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George LeVeque, attended Freeport High School. He is a welder and is employed by the Stover Steel Tank Company.
Contributed by Alice Horner

Lewis Kling to Emma Neidigh
- On the 12th of October, 1882, Mr. Lewis Kling, formerly of Pennsylvania and Miss Emma Neidigh, of Cedarville were united in the bonds of matrimony at the house of the bride's mother in Cedarville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Bucks and witnessed by many friends. After congratulating was over the merry party, fifty-nine in number, partook of a bountiful repast, the table being spread with many good things. The bride was dressed in a tasty wine-colored silk dress, and the groom in a beautiful black suit. The happy couple will commence housekeeping on the 17th, when they will move into a furnished house in Cedarville. The following presents were given to the wedded pair: Furniture set, the bride's mother; looking glass, Jennie Neidigh (the bride's sister): majolica pitcher, Mrs. Stair; pickle caster, Maggie Rostenbader; glass fruit dish, Dora Bartholomew; tea set Mr. and Mrs. Kryder; set glass sauce dishes, Mr. Henney; fruit dish, Mrs. Henney; silver napkin ring, Lizzie Fahs, golden glass cake dish , Mrs. Bond; glass bread plate, Toile Vave; glass fruit dish, Hannah Peppermint; Silver cake basket, Mr. Hays; cake stand, Titia Peppermint; cabbage cutter, Mr. and Mrs. Bates; cake stand, Ella Cromly; celery holder, Della Emrick; pickle dish, Sarah Mack; glass bread plate, Lilly Geisey; silver sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Gushart; Bible, Mr. and Mrs. Yundt; laundry set, Samuel Jones and George Benethum; chaff tick, Amanda Deal.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

John Leo Luecke to Anne Coverdale
- A wedding of interest to Freeporters was solemnized Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Chicago, when Miss Anne Coverdale of that city became the bride of John Leo Luecke, of Chicago, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Luecke, South Oak avenue. Monsignor John P, Campbell celebrated mass and performed the nuptial ceremony, Rev. J. K. Nilles, of Freeport, was present in the sanctuary. The bride, youngest daughter of Phillip H. Coverdale of Chicago entered the church with her father, in a gown of white satin and tulle, fashioned with sweetheart neck line, long pointed sleeves and full tulle skirt with long train. Her fingertip veil was held in a Juliet cap of seed pearls, She carried a mother-of-pearl prayer book, orchids and stephanotis being tied to the streamers. Her only ornament was a single string of pearls, the groom's wedding gift. The matron of honor was Mrs. Raymond F. Burke, of Glencoe, who wore a Killarney green chiffon velvet with matching braided Juliet cap. She carried pompon chrysanthemums in autumn shades. Frederick J. Luecke, of Akron, O., was his brother's best man, and Private Raymond F. Burke, of Fort Sheridan served as usher. "Because." Schubert's "Ave Maria," and "Panis Angelicus" were solo numbers sung by John clifton, baritone, accompanied by the organist, Mrs. George Lahmann, who played incidental music during the ceremony. A reception and wedding breakfast followed the ceremony at the Admiral hotel. Mrs. Luecke of Freeport, mother of the groom, wore a soldier blue outfit, matching hat and a corsage of gardenias. The bride is a graduate of Lakeview high school, Chicago, and holds a position in the office of the F. W. Dodge corporation. The groom was graduated from Aquin high school and is employed by Hunzickers Inc., Chicago. After a wedding trip through Michigan, Mr. Luecke and his bride will be at home at 4522 North Greenview avenue, Chicago. The out ot town guests included; Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Luecke, paul Roland, Beatrice, Teddy and Janet Luecke, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jaeger, Miss Theresa Jaeger, Mrs. James O'Connor, Rev. J. K. Nilles and Miss Margaret Luecke, of Freeport; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Luecke, of Akron, O., Mrs. James H. Bicknell, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Private Raymond F. Burke, Ft. Sheridan, Mrs. Burke and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bennett, of Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. A. Hunzicker, Park Ridge; Gustavo Gaya, of Guttierriz, Zamora, Mexico; Mr. and Mrs. ALexander Topp, Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ormsby, Chicago formerly of Freeport as well as the relatives of the bride.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Handwritten date - October 3, 1942

Luke / Bolender
Richard P. Luke and Miss Carol Jean Bolender were married at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Second Presbyterian church in a double-ring service performed by Rev. Anthony P. Landgraf. Mrs. Luck is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bolender, 224 West Homer street. Mr. Luck is the son of Mrs. Catherine Luck of Corunna, Mich., and Floyd Luke of Detroit. Ferns and seven tier candelabra decorated the altar, and green and white bows on the pews marked the aisle. Dawne Henke, cousin of the bride, played the organ and Mrs. William Mandrgoc was soloist. The bride was attired in a dress of ivory slipper satin with a net yoke edged in lace. The fitted bodice ended with a satin ruffle edged with lace at the hips. The full skirt extended into a train. Her poke bonnet hat was of satin and topped wiht a hand-rolled veil of imported illusion. She carried a colonial bouquet centered with Amazon ilies and surrounded by light and dark roses. Her double strand of pearls was a gift from the bridegroom. Miss Jo Annn Louise Bolender, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. She wore a gown of gold bronze taffeta and carried a colonial style bouquet of yellow bronze roses with lavender sweet peas and streamers. She wore a matching halo. Jack W. Luke, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Bennett Graff and Chester Marcum, Jr., cousins of the bride, were ushers. A reception was held in Westminster lounge after the ceremony. Out-of-town guests were from DeKalb, Rockford, Pearl City, Cedarville, and Lanark, Ill. Milwaukee and Madison, Wis. and Pontiac, Mich. Mrs. Glen Adams and Miss Eileen Hull poured. Miss Donna Graff cut the cake. Miss Janet Lebrecht was in charge of the guest book. The bride is a graduate of Freeport high school and has been a telephone operator at Northwestern Telephone company. The bridegroom is a graduate of Corunna high school and is a meatcutter for E. G. Shinner and company. After a wedding trip to Chicago and Detroit the couple will live in Corunna.
Contributed by Karen Fyock Feb. 25, 1958 handwritten date

Vernon Macomber to Winifred Phillips
Fifty years ago the little village of Damascus built a church and it was called the Baptist church of Damascus, but in all these years no marriage has ever been solemnized in it until this morning, when Miss Winifred Phillips was united in marriage with Vernon Macmober, of Red Oak. The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock by Rev. Aubrey P. White, pastor of First Baptist church of Freeport, and the event attracted residents from miles around, the edifice being filled. White gladioli and green ferns were used in dcoration. Miss Ruth Lindeman sang "At Dawning" and "Because" Miss Dorothy Macomber, sister of the groom, being her accompanist and playing the wedding marches. The bride wore a stone-blue costume suit, with dubonnet hat, sandles and gloves and her corsage was orchids. Miss Harriet Phillips, sister o fthe bride, washer only attendant. She wore a black tripple sheer, with long coat, and white accessories, gardenias being used for her corsage. Grant Macomber, brother of the groom was best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served to seventeen guests - members of the two families - at Mrs. E. C. Newman's home in this city. White gladioli and ageratum were used in decoration of the bridal table, which was centered with a bride's cake, decorated with lilies of the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Macomber left on a trip through the Black Hills, Yellowstone park and Denver CO and will live in a newly furnsihed house at Damascus on theeir return. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Phillips. She is a graduate of Freeport high school and attended the State Normal university at Normal for two years. She has been teaching in the rural schools for three years. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Macomber, of Red Oak, was also graduated from Freeport high school and from the University of Illinois and is working on his master's degree. He has taught for the past two years in Lena high school and for two years prior to that in rural schools.
Photo contributed by John Macomber - from the Freeport Journal 17 August 1939

Murrel Mallory to Evelyn Barrett
- The wedding of Miss Evelyn Barrett, daughter of Mrs. William (Fredericka) Barrett, South Carroll avenue, and Mr. Murrel N. Mallory of Madison, Wis., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Mallory, West American street, was solemnized this morning at 11:30 at Grace Episcopal church. Rev. Eugene R. Shannon performed the ceremony. Mrs. Mentor Wheat giving a program of nuptial musts. The bride wore a gown of blue velvet with dubonnet accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The bride and groom were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Mallory left on a wedding trip to New York City and will be home after the fifth of December at 1906 Kendall court, Madison, Wis. The bride is a graduate of Freeport high school and has been employed by the law firm of Ascher and Ellis. Mr. Mallory was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in '32 and is a member of the Alpha Kappa Phi fraternity. He is employed as an auditor by the State of Wisconsin public welfare department.
Contributed by Mallory Smith from the Freeport Journal 17 Nov 1938

Thomas Michel to Virginia O'Connell
- The marriage of Miss Virginia O'Connell and Thomas V. Michel was solemnized this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor C. F. Conley officiating. Shell pink gladioli were used on the altars. The bride entered the church with her eldest brother, G. M O'Connell, who gave her in marriage. She wore a luggage print dress, with natural color angora wool coat, brown hat and other matching accessories. Her corsage was Rubrum lilies and she carried a white prayer book. The wedding marches were played by Miss Rita Kilbridge and Oliver Richards sang the mass and other nuptial selections. The attendants were the bride's sister, Miss Margaret O'Connell, and the groom's brother, Edward J. Michel. Miss Margaret wore an aquamarine dress and luggage tan jacket ad a corsage of narcissus. A breakfast in the English Hunt room of Hotel Freeport followed the ceremony. The bridal table held a low arrangement of spring flowers. The bride's mother wore a black and white suit and Mrs. Michel wore dusty rose. Both wore corsages of gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Michel are both graduates of Aquin high school. The bride has been employed by the Superior Dairy and the groom holds a position with the Pullman Aircraft company, chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Landgraf, of Oak Park and Donald O'Connell, of Chicago, were here to attend the nuptials.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Handwritten date - Feb. 7, 1942 clipping

Keith Orlando Manson to Marion Rice
Miss Marion Rice of Boston, Mass., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice, North Mernitz avenue, Freeport and Keith Orlando Manson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal F. Manson, Hudson, Mass., were married Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bridegroom's parents, in Hudson, Rev. Harry E. Goll, Jr., rector of Hudson Episcopal church, officiated at the service. The bride wore a beige silk dressmaker suit, black accessories and a corsage of green orchids. The maid of honor was Miss Rachael G. Light, who wore an aqua siut and a corsage of camelllias. Dr. William O. Dyer served as best man. A wedding supper followed the service, Mr. and Mrs. Manson leaving later on a short trip. Mr. and Mrs. Manson will occupy an apartment at 525 Beacon Street, Boston, on their return. The bride continues as buyer at Paines of Boston. Mr. Manson is an interior decorator.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Feb. 21, 1948 pencil date

Maurice McClanthan to Eleanor Talmadge
wedding of interest to many Freeporters took place this morning at 10:30 in Marion, Ind., when Miss Eleanor Talmadge became the bride of Maurice L. McClanathan. Both bride and groom are former residents of Freeport. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. T. DeHaven, 825 Washington street and the marriage service was read by the groom's father. Rev. George L. McClanathan, of Casey, Ill., attended by the immediate families. The bride wore a costume suit of Angora wool crepe in antique blue, with Chinchilla jacket, matching turban and a corsage of valley lilies and Briarcliff roses., Gray accessories completed her outfit. Miss Marion Moren, of Rockford served as maid of honor and she wore a gray costume suit, trimmed with mole skin and a corsage of Token roses. Black accessories enriched her suit. Don McClanathan was his brother's best man. The home was attractively decorated with yellow chrysanthemums, the same flowers being used at the wedding breakfast, served at Hotel Spencer. After a wedding trip the bride and groom will be at home after the 15th of October at 1509 North Main street, Decatur, Ill., where Mr. McClanathan is field man for the Economy Auto Insurance company, of Freeport. The bride was graduated from the Freeport high school in 1932 and for the past four years has been dental assistant to Dr. Paul M. Breyer of this city. The groom attended the Freeport high school and attended the Indiana Law school at Indianapolis, receiving his degree in law from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Theta Xi fraternity.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

Kenneth Robert Nelson to Patricia Elaine Trappen
Newlyweds honeymooning in Florida are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robert Nelson, who were married Saturday morning at 11:30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lena. The bride is the former Patricia Elaine Trappen of Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Trappen of Lena. Her husband, also of Chicago, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nelson of Fisher. White chrysanthemums were on the altar. The Rev. Walter E. Lessman officiated at the single-ring ceremony. Miss Irene Doll was the organist and soloist. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gown was ballerina-length, with nylon net hooped skirt over satin and chantilly lace bodice, covered with a bolero jacket of lace. Her finger-tip veil was held by a seed pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses and stephanotis. Mrs. Kenneth E. Brown of Chicago was the bride's only attendant. She wore a ballerina-length gown of rose taffeta with tucked bodice and full skirt. She carried a large bouquet of maroon-colored chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's brother, Marshall E. Nelson of Omaha, Neb. was best man. Ushers were Jack L. Schneider and Kenneth E. Brown both of Chicago. The church hall was the scene of the reception which followed the wedding. White chrysanthemums were used as a centerpiece on the reception table. The wedding cake was encircled with greens and pompons. There were about 125 guests present. Those who assisted were Mrs. Martin Hintz of Delevan, Wis., who cut and served the cake; Miss Beatrice Masters of Beloit, Wis.; served punch; Mrs. Harold Krupke poured coffee; Mrs. Paul Trappen had charge of the guest book and Miss Barbara Altenbern took charge of the gifts. After two weeks in Florida, the couple will return to live in Chicago. Mrs. Nelson is a graduate of Lena High School and has been employed by the Illinois Agricultural Association in Chicago. Mr. Nelson, also employed by the association, is a graduate of the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois. Those attending from out of town were from Chicago, Arlington Heights, Wheaton, Oak Park, Dewey, Mahomet, Fisher, Altona, Champaign, Lockport, Stockton and Freeport, Ill.; Delevan and Beloit, Wis.; and Omaha, Neb.
Contributed by Karen Fyock Oct. 10, 1953 Handwritten date

Frederick Grant Oberhart to Thelma Leon Greve
Coming as a big surprise to the relatives and friends of both the young people is the marriage of Miss Thelma Leon Greve and Frederick Grant Oberhart last night at 6:45 at the First Presbyterian manse, Dr. D. L. McNary reading the service. The bride wore a gown of green chiffon trimmed with fur, and hat to match, carrying a corsage bouquet of sweet peas and roses. Her only ornament was a pendant, the gift of the groom. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stichter, 16 /12 S. Galena avenue, and is employed in the Furst-McNess office. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Oberhart................... end of clipping missing
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Sept. 4, 1931

George Obert and Edna Messinger
Nov. 4, 1940 Orangeville IL - Miss Edna L. Messinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messinger, of Dakota, and George Obert, son of Mrs. Pauline Obert of Dakota, were married at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon (3 November 1940) at the home of the bride's parents, near Orangeville. Rev. Paul Dunn, pastor of the Evangelical Congregational church of Ofolkey, performing the ceremony. Only the immediate families of the bride and groom were present. They were atttended by Mr. and rs. John Ocker of Winslow. Mrs. Ocker being a cousin of the groom. The bride was dressed in a street-length soldier blue alpaca dress with black accessories. Mrs. Ocker was in teal blue crepe with wine occessories. Mrs. Obert is a graduate of Orangeville high school and of Rockford School of Beauty Culture. She is employed at Bertha's Beauty Shop in Orangeville where she will continue working. The groom attended the Winslow school. He is engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. will reside on a farm near Orangeville.

Ralph Robertson to Evelyn Lalley
Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Evelyn T. Lalley, , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lalley, 109 North Green avenue and Ralph Robertson, 1357 South Galena avenue, which was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholic church. Rev. Sylvester J. Eye was the officiating priest. Salmon and white gladioli and palms were used in decoration of the church. The bride, in a gown of white taffeta, designed with fitted bodice, three-quarter-length sleeves and full net skirt, entered the church with her father. A halo of orange blossoms held her fingertip veil in place. She wore a necklace and gold cross, the bridegroom's wedding gift, and carried white roses, centered with sweetheart roses. The bride's sister, Mrs. Joseph Robertson, was matron of honor wearing a white silk persey, shore veil and carried a colonial bouquet, Miss Rosemary Lalley and Miss Marion Arbogast were bridesmaids. Miss Rosemary wearing a pink crepe gown and Miss Marion, a pale green flowered crepe. Both carried colonial bouquets, Joseph Robertson served his brother as best man. A reception for relatives and intimate friends followed at the home of the bride's parents. The bridal table held a tiered wedding cake, topped with figurines, which was served by Mrs. Louis Rudd. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left on a honeymoon and will reside with the bride's parents. Mrs. Robertson is employed by the National Lock company of Rockford and Mr. Robertson is with Green Ready-Built Homes, Rockford.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - 1946 Handwritten date

Robert Rosenstiel and Edna Daughenbaugh
Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Edna Daughenbaugh, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Alfred Daughenbaugh of Orangeville, and Robert Rosenstiel, son of Elbridge Rosenstiels of McConnell, which took place Thursday, May 3, at 2:30 in the chapel of First Methodist church of Freeport, Dr. John H. Nightingale officiating at the double-ring ceremony. The bride wore an aquamarine dress, white accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Dale Stabenow of this city and Donald Scheider of McConnell were the attendants. The matron of honor wore a light blue dress, brown accessories and a corsage of roses. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenstiel have returned from a short wedding trip in Wisconsin and will make their home with the groom's parents. The bride is employed in the office of Stukenberg's Inc., and the groom is employed by the John Holmes Trucking Service. May 9, 1945 clipping

Carl Ruth
Fully eighty friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ruth of Lancaster township, who were married on the 19th of the month, assembled at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kortmeier, and treated the newly-weds to a genuine charivari. The evening was spent playing games and listening to several piano and flute selections rendered by the bride and groom, also several numbers by the male quartet. Many beautiful and useful presents were bestowed upon Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ruth, after which delicious refreshments were served and the guests departed wishing the young couple a long happy and prosperous married life.
Contributed by Karen Fyock September 30, 1925 Freeport Journal Standard

John Sanders to Linda Latenbern
Miss Linda Altenbern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Altenbern, Lena, R. 2 became the bride of John Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sanders, 406 Bright Drive, Normal, on Sunday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren, Lena, with Rev.

Virgil D. Weimer performing the ceremony. The bride was a 1967 graduate of Lena-Winslow high school and graduated from Illinois State University at Normal in January.

The groom is in business with his family in Bloomington.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - March 26, 1971 clipping

Louis Scheider to Ruth Stanton
Leland Scheider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scheider, of Red Oak, and Miss Ruth Stanton, daughter of Mrs. Estella Stanton, of Freeport, were married Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Scheider home, Rev. J. M. Beck of Davis, formerly pastor of the Pearl City Methodist church, officiating at the double ring service. The bride wore a gown of blue velvet. The attendants were Miss Helen Stanton, sister of the bride, and Ralph Roth. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony. The bride has been employed by the Kraft Phenix Cheese corporation. After Dec. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Scheider will reside on the Albert Schultz farm, near Winslow. A baptismal service for Linda Mae Scheider and Arlene Fay Scheider, daughter of the Milton Scheiders, followed the wedding ceremony and was performed by Rev. J. M. Beck. (contributed by Karen Fyock - 1938 clipping)

Edmund C. Schramm to Lorraine Ehredt
- Miss Lorraine Ehredt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ehredt, of Hanover, Ill., became the bride of Edmund C. Schramm, son of Mrs. Catherine Schramm, West Avon street, this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's catholic church, Rev. N. J. Berg officiating at solemn high mass and the double-ring nuptial service assisted by Rev. Sylvester Eye and Rev. Father Lyman, of St. John's parish at Hanover. The church was beautifully decorated with large white chrysanthemums and palms. Sister Geraldine presided at the organ for the wedding march and the mass as well as a program of hymns. The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her to marriage. She was attractively attired in a gown of white satin, made on princess lines with long sleeves, sweetheart neck, embroidered with white beads, and full over skirt of net, ending in a long train. Her long veil, edged in wide Chantilly lace, was held in place with a tiara of white beads, and she carried a white prayer book on which lay an orchid with satin streamers to which were caught sweetheart roses. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, the groom's wedding gift. The bride was attended by Mrs. Alfred Schramm, as matron-of-honor, who was dressed in a pink lace bodice dress with full net skirt over taffeta and carried pink sweetheart roses and tiny mums. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Paul Line who wore a blue gown, and Miss Pauline Schramm, who was dressed in yellow. Alfred Schramm, brother to the bridegroom, was best man. Louis Schramm and Leo Williams were ushers. The former also is a brother of the groom. The little flower girl, Arlene Gieringer of Milwaukee, Wis., cousin to the groom, was dressed as a bride in white satin and net with fingertip veil, with satin ribbon rosettes trim. She carried a basket of rose petals. Bobby Schramm nephew of the bridegroom, dressed in a white suit, was ring bearer, carrying the double rings on a shirred white satin and lace pillow. A reception for 60 guests followed the ceremony at Cedarville. The bridal table was decorated with white mums and lighted candles. The tiered wedding cake with figurines, centered the table. There was also a groom's cake. Mr. and Mrs. Schramm is a graduate of St. Francis hospital school of nursing, class of 40, and since has been employed as supervisor of night duty in the obstetrical department. Mr. Schramm received his education in Freeport schools and is maintenance operator at St. Joseph church and school. Out of town guests included Miss Josephine Schramm of Chicago, Mrs. Karl Gieringer of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Birdie Randecker of Mt. Carroll, Ill.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Oct. 13, 1945 handwritten date on clipping

Ferral Shons to Margaret Zimmerman
Today at high noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, 419 North Van Buren avenue, their younger daughter, Miss Margaret Zimmerman, became the bride of Ferral Shons. The Lohengrin wedding march played by the bride's sister, Miss Esther Zimmerman, was the signal for the entrance of the bridal party. The bride in a floor-length gown of royal blue crepe, trimmed in silver, with silver slippers and carrying an arm bouquet of pink and white roses, tied with silver ribbon, entered the living room with her matron of honor, Mrs. Arthur F. Sueltman, Mrs. Sueltman's gown was an American Beauty crepe, trimmed in gold and was worn with gold slippers. She carried Talisman roses. The groom and his best man, Arthur F. Sueltman, and Rev. Richard Chandler, of Oregon, former pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and a great friend of the Zimmerman family, awaited the bride and her attendant before the fireplace, which was banked with ferns, palms and evergreen. On either end of the mantle were seven-branch candelabra, holding tall white tapers, which threw a soft glow over the scene. The room was decorated with white carnations and white snapdragons, arranged in artistic bouquets. Following the ceremony a four course luncheon was served in the dining room, the bridal table being centered with a three tiered wedding cake, white tapers, with bouquets of white sweet peas, sweet alyssum and maiden hair fern at either end. Intimate friends of the bride assisted in the dining room Mr. and Mrs. Shons left this afternoon on a motor trip to Florida. The bride's going away gown was a wine colored crepe with black accessories. The bride attended the Freeport high school and for the past three years has been in the office of the Hoefer Manufacturing company. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shons, West Stephenson street. After graduating from the Freeport high school he attended the University of Wisconsin. He is a contractor and is a member of the firm of W H. Shons and Co.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - 1936 Clipping

Paul Trappen to Dorothy Mayer
Lena, Ill., Feb. 13 - Mrs. Verna Mayer, of Lena, announces the marriage of her daughter, Dorothy to Paul Trappen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Trappen, of Freeport. The ceremony was solemnized Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock in the parsonage of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Lena, Rev. Joseph M. Blitsch performing the ceremony. The bride wore a dawn blue suit with white accessories, her only ornament being a gold cross, the gift of the groom. They were attended by Miss Mildred Mayer, sister of the bride, and Joseph Trappen, brother of the groom. The bride's attendant wore a luggage brown suit with white accessories. Following the ceremony the young couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride was an employee of the Benninger cafe and the groom is employed at the Rawleigh farms near Freeport.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Feb. 10, 1945 handwritten date

Harold Wagner to Frances Bere
Miss Frances Bere, daughter of Mrs. Albert Baker, of Kent, and Melvin Bere of Freeport, and Lieutenant Harold L. Wagner, only son of L. R. Wagner, of Eleroy were united in marriage at the United Brethren church, Freeport, Saturday, May 5, at 1 o'clock, Rev. H. I. Newell, officiating at a double ring ceremony. The church was attractively decorated with white peonies and palms. The bride wore a gown of white marquisette and lace, a fingertip veil held by a tiara of orange blossoms, and carried a white prayer book, with a single white orchid from which fell streamers with sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Offenheiser, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the attendants. The matron of honor wore a gown of blue net and taffeta and carried an old fashioned bouquet. A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Lobdell, brother-in-law and sister of the groom. Mrs. Lobdell wore navy blue with white accessories, and Mrs. Baker, mother of the bride, wore an old rose gown with brown accessories, with a gardenia corsage. Following the reception, Lt. and Mrs. Wagner left for a short wedding trip. The bride is a graduate of a beauty culture school and was engaged in work until about two years ago, when she started in defense work at Micro Switch at Freeport. The groom a graduate of Lena Community high school, entered military training in October, 1941, and has just returned from the Pacific after 14 months of combat duty. After his furlough, he and his bride will leave for Miami, Fla.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - May 8, 1945 clipping

David J. Webster to Ella E. Ballenger
At the Evangelical parsonage, Orangeville, Ill. January 23, 1881 by Rev. S.A. Miller, Mr. David J. Webster of Winslow Ill. to Miss Ella E. Gallenger of Oneco Ill. (License # 309)
Freeport Weekly Journal Wed. Feb. 2, 1881 P.8 Col. 5 Contributed by Al Morgan

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