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Suilman ~ G�sse
October, 1949
Bernice G�sse Married to Vincent Suilman
Wabasha, Minn. (Special) Miss Bernice C. G�sse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G�sse, Wabasha, and Vincent Suilman, son of Mrs. Joseph Suilman, Wabasha, were married by the Rt. Rev. G. R. Bartholome at St. Felix church here at 9 A.M. Saturday. Asters and ferns decorated the altar and the church choir sang.
Attendants were Mrs. Walter Marx, sister of the bride, as matron of honor and Alphonsus Suilman, brother of the bridegroom, as best man. Ushers were Donald G�sse and Innocent Suilman, Wabasha. Lucille G�sse was junior bridesmaid, Linn Riester, ringbearer, and Jean Riester, flower girl.
The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with nylon yoke and long train. Her veil was held by orange blossoms. Mrs. Marx wore an ice blue satin gown and flowers in her hair. The junior bridesmaid was in pink satin with flowers in her hair and the flower girl wore dotted Swiss in white with ribbons in her hair.
A breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Henry G�sse, Sr., and a dinner and reception were held at the home of the bride's parents where decorations were in blue and whilte. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Riester and family, Bay City, Wis.; Miss Regina Suilman, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Averbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Averbeck, Mr. and Mrs. John Tuxen, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Averbeck, Miss Dorothy Averbeck and Ross Peterson, Alma.
In charge of the dinner were Mrs. Matthew Marx, Mrs. Louis Cornels, Mrs. Mary Passe and Mrs. Henry Woodele and serving were Miss Margaret Klein, Miss Dorothy Averbeck, Miss Yolande Schmidt, Miss Carmena Foley and Miss Madeline Mischke.
When they left on a two-week trip in northern Minnesota and Canada, the bride wore a dark green gabardine suit and brown accessories. They will make their home in Wabasha. The bride is a graduate of St. Felix High school, ahas been employed at Arnton's drugstore and Mr. Suilman is employed at the Wabasha Creamery. Parties were given for the bride-to-be by Mrs. Richard Koenig, Mrs. A. A. Carlson and Mrs. Joseph Suilman.
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Wehrenberg Studio photo
Mrs. Vincent Suilman before her marriage Saturday in St. Felix Catholic church, Wabasha, was Miss Bernice G�sse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G�sse, Wabasha. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Joseph Suilman, Wabasha. After a wedding trip the young couple will live in Wabasha where Mr. Suilman is employed by the Wabasha Creamery. |
Averbeck ~ Hamel
Local Girl Marries At Alma
The marriage of Miss Bernice Hamel of this city to Mr. Theo. Averbeck of Alma, was solemnized at the Catholic church in Alma at 9:30 o'clock on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10th, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Charles Fries.
The bride was attended by Miss Rosalia Koch of this city, and she was dressed in white satin georgette crepe, while Miss Koch wore a dress of tan crepe. The groom had as his best man, his brother, Joseph Averbeck.
After the ceremony at the church, a reception and dinner was held at the home of the groom's father, Theodore Averbeck, after which the happy couple departed on a honeymoon trip to the Twin Cities and other points. Among the out-of-town gguests who were present at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carrels and Mr. and Mrs. John Noll of this city.
The groom is one of the prosperous and well thought of young farmers of the town of Belvidere near Alma, who for several years had been employed in Alma as a plumber. The bride is well known in this city. She is a daughter of James Hamel of St. Paul, but for several years has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carrels. She is a charming young lady who has made many friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Averbeck will go to housekeeping on a farm near Alma, and the best of wishes of their many friends go with them.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings dated 1925
Contributed by: Linda
Winkler ~ Koch
Mary T. Koch Weds Robert J. Winkler
Ceremony Was Solemnized by Monsignor John Bartholome at St. Felix Church
St. Felix church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Mary T. Koch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Koch of this city, and Robert J. Winkler, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Winkler of Sioux City, Iowa. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor John Bartholome at nine o'clock Tuesday morning, April 23rd [1946].
The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of white net over taffeta, a net train with taffeta rosettes and a fingertip veil edged with lace and a tiara of seed pearls. In her fingers were white roses and lilies and she wore a string of pearls, gift of the bridegroom.
Miss Lorraine Winkler of Rollingstone, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid and wore a dress of light blue brocaded satin with sweetheart neckline and a full floor length skirt. Her jewelry was a necklace of pearls, gift of the bride, and she carried pink carnations. The bridegroom was attended by L. J. Baechler of Fountain City, Wisconsin, brother-in-law of the bride as best man.
A wedding dinner was served to 24 guests at the home of the bride's parents. A three tier wedding cake and tall white tapers formed the decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Winkler will reside in Sioux City, Iowa, after May 1st.
The bride was graduated from St. Felix High School and for the past two years has been employed at Stansfield Knitting Mils in Winona. The bridegroom was honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy February 21st.
Visitors from out of town attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Winkler of Sioux City, Iowa, Miss Ann Winkler, Fulda, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Weimerskirch and sons, Joe and Jim, Miss Rita Koch and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Miller all of Winona.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Ostrom ~ Riester
Miss Jo Ann Margaret Riester, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Riester and Oscar Phillip Ostrom Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ostrom Sr. of Reads Landing were married at ten o'clock Saturday morning, May 3rd, at the Canna Chapel Cathedral, St. Paul. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Sankelvitch before an altar decorated with pink and white carnations and snapdragons. Mrs. Anna Jean Oby of St. Paul sang, "Ave Maria."
Miss Margaret Stiever was maid of honor and Miss Margaret Klein was bridesmaid.
Walter Perit of St. Paul attended the bridegroom as best man and groomsman was the bride's brother, Robert Riester. Ushers were William Barlow and Norman Hanson, both of St. Paul.
The bride chose a white ballerina-length gown with lace bodice and full skirt of nylon net over taffeta with flesh colored net to the shoulders and long sleeves. Her white satin tricorne hat had a seed pearl, apple blossom applique in front and a shoulder length veil. She carried white calla lilies and her jewelry was a rhinestone necklace.
The bridal attendants wore identical dresses, Miss Stiever choosing pale pink and Miss Klein, pale green. They were fashioned ballerina length with lace bodices, short puffed sleeves and skirts of nylon net over taffeta. Miss Stiever wore a pink flower halo with a forehead net veil and Miss Klein's was a similar halo of pale green. The bridesmaid's flowers were yellow roses and the maid of honor's deep pink roses. Their jewelry was rhinestone necklaces.
The bride's mother wore a navy blue sheer dress with lavender accessories and a corsage of lavender and white carnations. The bridegroom's mother chose a natural colored shantung suit with navy blue accessories and her corsage was pink and white carnations.
The wedding dinner was served to 22 guests at the hotel Anderson with pink and white carnations and snapdragons, white tapers and a three tier wedding cake topped with t miniature bride and groom forming the decorations. A reception was held in the afternoon at the home of the bride's mother with 200 persons attending. Flowers in the home were pink and white carnations and snapdragons, and red and yellow roses. Other decorations were pink and green tapers. Miss Alice Ott of Dubuque, Iowa and Mrs. Howard Balow poured. Others assisting at the reception were: Mrs. Louis Crock, Mrs. Floyd Riester, Mrs. Joseph Buck, Mrs. Wilbur Koelmet, Mrs. William Reisinger and Mrs. J. L. Halverson. Mrs. Miner Anderson was in charge of the gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Ostrom left on a two weeks wedding trip to the North Shore and Canada and will reside in
St. Paul where Mr. Ostrom is Athletic Director at the Neighborhood House. For travel the bride wore a beige tailored suit with lilac accessories.
The bride is a graduate of St. Felix high school and Miss Brown's secretarial school, Milwaukee and was employed four and one half years at the Community Clinic. She is now employed at Dr. Ramsey Rasmussen and Associates, St. Paul.
The bridegroom is a Wabasha high school graduate and received his B. A. degree majoring in physical education at Hamline University, St. Paul.
Those who attended the wedding in St. Paul from here were: Mrs. Josephine Riester and son, Robert, , Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Koelmel, Mrs. Bernard Bell, Mrs. C. H. Backlund, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boots, Mrs. Charles McDonald, Mrs. E. L. Feddern, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ostrom Sr., and son, Myles, Miss Margaret Klein and Miss Margaret Stiever and Chas. Hanson of Byron.
Visitors from out of town at the reception included William Barlow, Walter Perit, Gerald Budde, Norman Hanson, James Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson all of St. Paul; Miss Alice Ott, Dubuque, Iowa; Miss Janice Tuma, Melrose; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Omstrom, Eau Claire; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deschneau, Dr. and Mrs. J. Enama, Lake City' Mrs. L. Arthur Holmes, Goodhue, Mrs. Harold Dolen, Zumbrota, Mrs. Charles Brudher, Lanesboroe, Mr. and Mrs. James G�sse, Hopkins.
Parties for the bride-elect included a miscellaneous shower with Miss Stiever and Miss Klein as hostesses to 15 guests at the latter's home April 27 and a personal shower at the home of Mrs. Lillian Kuhn, St. Paul, April 28, at which Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Kermit Johnson, St. Paul, entertained 12 guests. The Hanby-Rasmussen Medical Group entertained the bridal couple at a dinner at the Criterion Caf�, St. Paul, Wednesday night and presented them with a gift.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Herbst ~ G�sse
At a nuptial High Mass at St. Felix church Saturday morning, July 13, [1957] marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Irene Catherine G�sse, daughter of Mr and Mrs William G�sse and Donald Allan Herbst of Lake City, son of Mr. and Mrs August Herbst of Lake City. Monsignor John A. Mich officiated at the ceremony at 9:30 o'clock.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white net and lace over satin with long lace sleeves and Peter Pan collar, outlined with tiny sequins. The short net veil had a lace cap trimmed with seed pearls. Her bouquet of red roses was cascade effect.
Attending the bride as maid of honor was her cousin, Miss Lucille G�sse, and bridesmaids were : Miss Joanne Herbst and Miss Mary Herbst of Lake City, sisters of the groom; and Miss Audrey Robole of Elmwood Wisconsin, friend of the bride.
The groom was attended by the bride's brother , Arthur G�sse as best man. Other attendants of the groom were Harold G�sse, brother of the bride, Charles Wallerich of Lake City, friend of the groom, and Richard Herbst of Lake City, bother of the groom. Ushers were Raymond G�sse, bother of the bride, and Duane Krause of Minneapolis, cousin of the groom.
The bridal attendants wore identical floor length gowns of blue net and lace over satin. The gowns were strapless with pleated net on the front of the bodice. The jacket was lace with three-quarter length sleeves and stand-up collar. They carried cascade bouquets of pink carnations.
The men were dressed in white dinner jackets and black trousers.
A noon dinner for the bridal party and immediate members of the families was served at the Dairy Bar dining hall with 26 in attendance. Waitresses were Miss Helen Costello and Miss Dorothy Foley. In the afternoon a reception for 250 guests was held at the home of the bride's parents where decorations included garden flowers and roses, wedding bells and blue and white streamers. A large wedding cake centered the reception table.
The couple left on a wedding trip to Northern Minnesota and after their return will reside at 1328 1/2 Second Street So., Rochester, where the groom is employed at the IBM plant. The bride will be employed at the Northwestern Bank at Rochester after August 1st.
For travel, the bride wore a turquoise box suit with white accessories and a corsage of red roses.
The bride is a graduate of St. Felix High school, class of 1954 and has been employed at the First State Bank. The groom attended Lincoln High school and served two years in the U.S. Army and is now employed by IBM.
Assisting with the reception were: table waitresses-Dorothy Foley and Helen Costello; in charge of the gifts was Doris Klein and Margaret G�sse. Miss Joan Jacoby had charge of the guest book. Miss Kathleen Baplon poured; and Miss Darlene Braun cut and served the wedding cake. Caterers were Mrs. August Koopmann and Mrs. Ezra Behrns,
The bride was honored at several shower parties; one given by Miss Joan Jacoby and Miss Lucille G�sse; another by the groom's mother, Mrs. August Herbst and one by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Lawrence G�sse.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
G�sse ~ Averbeck and Averbeck ~ Schachtler
The Catholic Church at Alma, Wis., was the scene of a pretty double wedding at 9 o'clock Monday morning, June 4th, when Miss Lydia Averbeck became the bride of Anthony G�sse and Miss Lily Schachtler the bride of Rudy Averbeck. Rev. P. J. Eicher officated. The couples acted as witnesses for each other.
Miss Averbeck and Miss Schachtler both wore becoming gowns of pussy-willow taffeta silk, trimmed with georgette crepe. Following the church ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Averbeck, parents of one of the grooms and one of the brides, in the town of Belvidere, and a bounteous wedding dinner was served to a large gathering.
Those present from Wabasha were Mr. and Mrs. Henry G�sse and daughters, Augusta and Christina and sons, Henry, Leo, Alex, Francis and Vincent. The young couples arrived at Wabasha Wednesday and proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G�sse, parents of Anthony G�sse, where the wedding celebration was continued. Mrs. and Mrs. Averbeck will reside on a farm in the town of Alma and Mr. and Mrs. G�sse will reside on the Joseph Ryan farm in Greenfield township, near Wabasha.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Schuth ~ Eversman
Pretty Wedding Held In Conception Church
Marie Eversman Weds Mathew Schuth of Wabasha
A very beautiful wedding was solemnized in the Immaculate Conception church at Conception Tuesday, Nov. 24, when Miss Marie Theresa Eversman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Eversman of Conception, became the bride of Mathew W. Schuth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schuth of Wabasha Hill. Rev. Fr. Henry Dolle officiated.
While the processional music was being played, the bride entered attired in a gown of ivory satin. She wore a train veil which had a lace cap trimmed with orange blossoms and rhinestones. Her slippers and stockings matched the gown, and she carried a shower bouquet of large white chryusanthemums, bonbons and ferns. Her only ornament was a necklace of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
The bride's only attendant was the bridegroom's sister, Miss Agnes Schuth. She wore a gown of peacock blue flat crepe, with hat to match and blonde slippers and stockings. She carried an arm bouquest of yellow bonbons and ferns. John Eversman, the bride's brother, was the bridegroom's only attendant.
After the wedding ceremony, a three-course wedding dinner was served to about 80 relatives at the Eversman home at noon. The dining room was decorated in green, yellow and white. The Misses Margaret Kreye and Angela Diming, cousins of the bride, and the Misses Julia and Dorothy McNallan assisted witing on table.
The bride is a well-known young lady of the Conception community, having spent most of her life there. The bridegroom, a prosperous young farmer, was graduated from St. Felix high school in 1927.
Following an extended wedding trip by automobile to Iowa and St. Louis, Mo., they will make their home on Mr. Schuth's farm.
The many friends of the young couple offer congratulations and best wishes.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Marking ~ LaRocque
Vows Are Spoken
Niece of Mr. and Mrs. James Norton of this City Becomes Bride of Kellogg Man on Saturday
On Saturday, October 12 [1940], marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Catherine LaRocque, niece of Miss Catherine LaRocque, niece of Mr. and Mrs. James Norton of Wabasha, and Mr. Ervin Marking, son of Mrs. and Mrs. John Marking of Kellogg. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William LaRocque. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Alfred Frisch, at the Immaculate Conception church, Conception, at 8:30 o'clock. The church choir with Miss Alice Oldenburg, organist, furnished the nuptial music.
Attendants of the couple were Miss Dorothy Marking, sister of the bridegroom as maid of honor, and Mr. Bernard LaRocque, brother of the bride as best man.
The bride wore a gown of white satin with lace insets about the shoulders and sleeves. the dress was made with full skirt and the sleeves extending in points over the hands. Her knee length veil had a pearl tiara with clusters of lilies. Her arm bouquet was of yellow roses.
Miss Marking wore a floor length gown of rose satin made with fitted bodice, full skirt, and short puffed sleeves. She wore a wreath of matching flowers in her hair, and her arm bouquet was an arrangement of yellow and white chrysanthemums.
A wedding breakfast for 20 guests was served at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sullivan at Conception.
Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Marking of Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. Fesse Schoweiler, Mrs. John Arens, Kellogg; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. James Norton, Wabasha; Arthur LaRocque and Miss Vivian Wilde, West Albany.
A wedding dance was held Saturday evening at the Kellogg pavilion with music by Vernon's orchestra. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman of Conception.
Mr. and Mrs. Marking are residing on the bridegroom's father's farm in Watopa.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Weir ~ Marking
Ceremony Solmenized at St. Agnes Church in Kellogg Saturday Morning
St. Agnes church, Kellogg, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Dorothy Marking, daughter of Mrs. John Marking, and Marvin Weir, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weir, at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, June 22nd [1946]. The double ring ceremnony was performed by the Rev. Fr. John Geary and the wedding music was sung by the St. Agnes choir, with Mrs. Frank Kuklinski as organist.
The bride's gown was of brocaded taffeta with three quarter length sleeves, sweetheart neckline and her finger-tip veil was held in place with a crown of seed pearls. She wore white lace elbow length gloves and a gold locket, gift of the bridegroom. He flowers were white roses and white asters.
Bridesmaid, Yvonne Marking, niece of the bride, wore a gown of blue satin with net overskirt, three quarter length sleeves and matching elbow length gloves. Her flowers were pink carnations and sweet peas. Maid of honor was Miss Rosemary Marking, niece of the bride, who wore a dress of yellow messaline with full skirt and cap sleeves and matching gloves. Her flowers were red rosebuds. Both wore flowers matching their bouquets in their hair and gold crosses and chains, gifts of the bride.
The bridegroom was attended by his brothers, Arnold and John Weir, and ushers were Laverne Marking and William Arens.
Blue, yellow and white streamers decorated the home of the bride's mother, where a wedding dinner was served 50 guests, following the ceremony. A wedding cake centered the bridal table. Table waitresses were Eunice Hill, Ruth Arens, Eleanor Arens and Beverly Marking. A wedding dance was given at Witte's pavilion in Kellogg.
After a wedding trip to Northern Montana, Mr. and Mrs. Weir will reside in Kellogg.
The bride has been employed at the McConnon Company in Winona for the past four years and the bridegroom spent three years in the army, seventeen months of which were spent in the China-India-Burma Theatre.
Visitors from out-of-town attending the wedding were Irene Fratzke, Eunice Hill, Winona; Mrs. Murt Sullivan and family of Wabasha; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Marking and family, Winona; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee and family of Plainview; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Marking and family and Delored Homstadt of Lake City; and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Barton of Hoosier Ridge.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Huber ~ Averbeck
Red poinsettias, and baskets of white and red mums decorated the high altar at St. Felix Catholic Church on Saturday, December 29th [1962] for the marriage of Miss Janet Rose Huber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Huber of Wabasha, and Gerald John Averbeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Averbeck of Alma, Wisconsin.
Monsignor John A. Mich officiated at the double ring ceremony and the nuptial high mass. Music was by the St. Felix High School choir with Sister Stephen Marie at the organ. "Panis Angelicus" was sung at the Offertory. The bride presented a bouquet of white mums to the Blessed Virgin, while the choir sang "Immaculate Mary."
Attendants of the couple were Miss Sharon Johnston, maid of honor; Miss Mary Tuxen, cousin of the groom, bridesmaid, and Mary Beth Burrichter, cousin of the bride, as junior bridesmaid. The groom was attended by his brothers Anthony Averbeck as best man, and William Averbeck, groomsman. Ushers were the groom's cousin Lawrence Tuxen, Alma, and John W. Burrichter, cousin of the bride. The men were all in formal attire.
The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of ivory satin in floor length with cathedral train. The gown was designed with a fitted basque and long sleeves embroidered in bugle beads. The bouffant skirt was draped at intervals and caught with small tailored bows. the bridal veil of ivory illusion was attached to a head dress of Alencon lace with a flat bow of ivory satin matching the gown. Her cascade bouquet was of red carnations, and pine tips, decorated with Christmas tinsel.
The bridal attendants wore gowns alike in street length velveteen in holiday red. The dresses were made with formal necklines and elbow sleeves on fitted basques. The skirts were bell shaped and finished with obi sash bows. they wore white fur pill box hats and carried white fur muffs with red feathered carnations, holly and white pine tips. the muffs were the bride's gift to her attendants. the groom presented his attendants with tie clasps.
The groom's mother wore a brown rayon-acetate dress, brown accessories and a bronze and yellow shoulder corsage.
The bride's mother chose a two piece beige boucle dress and brown accessories. She also had a bronze and yellow corsage.
At noon a wedding dinner for members of the bridal party, Monsignor John A. Mich, Father Egan, family members of the couple, godparents of the couple and the groom's grandfather Paul Schroeder of Alma was held at the Idle Hour Farm, followed by a reception at St. Felix Auditorium, where the St. Kevin's unit with Mrs. Elmer Koopman and Mrs. Paul Dady, chairmen, served. Miss Carol Passe served the wedding cake; Mrs. David Deming was in charge of the guest book, Miss Carol Kreye served the punch, Miss Lavada Wodele and Nancy Marx opened and registered the gifts. Waitresses were the Misses Sandra Light, Mary Brekke and Lynda Brekke. Miss Helen Burrichter and Miss Shirley Dondlinger poured.
The rehearsal dinner given by the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Averbeck, on Friday evening December 28th, was held at the Alma Hotel. The couple are on a wedding trip and will reside in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where the groom is employed at the American National Bank. The groom is a graduate of the Alma High School and attended Eau Claire Vocational School. The bride is a graduate of St. Felix High School and has been employed as secretary in the Customer Engineering department of IBM, Rochester.
The bride-to-be was entertained at several pre-nuptial showers, one given by Mrs. David Deming (Margo Meyer) at her home in Plainview; a going-away party by the personnel of her department at IBM, a dinner at Rochester with Miss Carol Passe Hostess, a miscellaneous shower given by the Misses Sharon Johnston and Lavada Wodele at the Johnston home, and one given by the bride's roommates in Rochester.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings, 1962
Contributed by: Linda
Schuth ~ Eggenberger
Don Schuth, Mary Lou Eggenberger Wed at St. Felix
At St. Felix Church Saturday morning, July 2nd [1955}, Miss Mary Lou Eggenberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eggenberger of Theilman became the bride of Donald Schuth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schuth of this city. Father William Anderson performed the ceremony at nine o'clock. Mixed garden flowers decorated the altar.
Music was furnished by the church choir with Mrs. Robert Riley accompanying Larry McGraw, the soloist, who sang "Panis Angelicus."
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white ballerina length gown of lace over taffeta with lace bodice and lace jacket. Her short veil was of plain illusion. She carried a white prayer book with rose colored roses and white streamers. She wore a pearl necklace, gift of the groom.
Miss Mary Jo Schuth, sister of the groom, attended as maid of honor, wearing a pale green ballerina length lace net over taffeta. Her colonial bouquet was of pink carnations. She wore a matching lace headdress.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Meyer, friend of the bride, wore a pink net over taffeta gown, ballerina length and carried a bouquet of green lace carnations. Her matching headdress was of net, to match the gown. The bride's attendants wore a rhinestone necklace, a gift from the bride.
The groom was attended by his brothers, Francis Schuth as best man and George Schuth, groomsman. Ushers were Ted Evers and Ronald Carrels. The bride's gift to the groom was a prayer book.
A reception was held in the afternoon at the home of the groom's parents in this city where decorations included a beautifully decorated wedding cake and mixed garden flowers. Waitresses at the reception were Mrs. Ted Evers, Jr., Miss Shirley Meyer, Miss Geraldine Harney and Miss Ruth Sommers. Caterers were Mis. Harry Helsaple and Mrs. Ken Loechler. A wedding dance was held in the evening at Dumfries Hall with music furnished by the Swiss Girls.
The bride to be was honored at a personal shower on June 30 given by Miss Mary Meyer and Miss Sally Eggenberger at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Schurhammer, Sr.
Following a week's wedding trip to the Wisconsin Dells, Mr. and Mrs. Schuth will reside in Wabasha where Mr. Schuth is employed in the composition department of the Wabasha County Herald.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Passe ~ Averbeck
On Tuesday morning, October 4, at 9 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Luella Averbeck and Christ B. Passe. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Eicher at St. Mary's church, Fountain City, Wis.
The bride was attired in a pretty embroidered blue tricolette suit with a hat to match and wore a corsage of cream roses and sweet peas. She was attended by her sister, Miss Esther Averbeck, who wore a braided blue serge suit with hat to match and a corsage bouquet. The groom was attended by his brother, Herman Passe.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home and a sumptuous wedding dinner served to the guests present. The decorations in the dining rooms were in cream and pink with white bells.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Averbeck of Alma, Wis. and is a popular young lady, having made many friends in this vicinity during the time she spent in Wabasha.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Passe Sr. of Wabasha hill and is an enterprising young farmer, who with his bride will go to housekeeping on his farm recently purchased on Wabasha hill, where they will be at home to their many friends.
Among those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suilmann, Pepin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Angelbeck, Highland; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G�sse, Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Passe and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Passe of Wabasha hill, and Miss Theresa Passe of Mankato, Minn.
The Herald joins in extending congratulations and best wished to Mr. and Mrs. Passe for a long and happy wedded life.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Carroll ~ Saunders
Joye Saunders Weds Phillip Carroll
Ceremony Solemnized by Monsignor John Bartholome at St. Felix Church Yesterday.
Miss Joye Ann Saunders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Saunders of this city, became the bride of Eugene Phillip Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Carroll of this city, at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, May 8th, [1946] at the St. Felix church. Monsignor John Bartholome read the service. During the offertory, Miss Helen Kohn sang "Ave Maria."
The bride wore a pastel coral suit of wool gabardine with black accessories and a corsage of roses, sweet peas, lilies of the valley and snapdragons, tied with a silver bow. Miss Marilyn Drury, bridesmaid, wore a heavenly blue suit with white gloves, black hat and shoes. Her corsage was sweet peas, roses, and lilies of the valley, tied with a green satin bow.
The bridegroom was attended by David Saunders, brother of the bride, as best man. Ushers were Charles Schneider and Bill Drury.
A wedding dinner was served 30 guests at the Hotel Anderson at eleven o'clock. A three tier wedding cake centered the bridal table. From two until five o'clock that afternoon, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Garden bouquets decorated the home.
The couple left on a wedding trip to Northen Wisconsin, the Black Hills and Chicago and will reside in Wabasha at the home of the bridegroom's parents for the time being.
The bride attended St. Felix High School and has been employed in her father's cafe. The bridegroom, who entered the service four years ago this day, was honorably discharged at Fort McArthur, California, in the fall. He is employed in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, by the Milwaukee Railroad.
Guests from out-of-town attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Saunders, Fall Creek, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zilgitt and family of Red Wing and Miss Anita Riester and E. A. Saunders, both of Lake City.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Lewis ~ Schuth
Linda Schuth, Charles Lewis Exchange Vows at St. Felix
At St. Felix Church on Saturday, November 13th, [1976] Miss Linda Marie Schuth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schuth, rural Wabasha, became the bride of Spec 4 Charles Lewis Jr., son of Mrs. Rosetta Scott and Charles Lewis Sr. of Berlin, Maryland. The double ring ceremony was solemnized by Father Edgar Schaefer at 1:30 p.m. Organist was Mrs. Elliott Fosmo, with Paul Brueggemann, the guitarist.
The bride, entering the church with her father, wore a floor length gown in nylon sheer, fashioned with high neckline and pinafore front The full skirt with double ruffle ended in a cathedral train. She carried a bouquet of blue carnations and white mums, interspersed with delicate pink mums. Her veil of sheer net with scalloped edge had a fitted headpiece.
The bridal attendants were Mary Jean Freese of Los Angeles, California; maid of honor; with bridesmaids Sue Wodele, Wabasha; Brenda L. Klennert of Lake City, and Dorothy Schouweiler of Kellogg. Flower girls were Shelly Schurhammer and Lynn Eggenberger, cousins of the bride. The little girls wore floor length dresses in white trimmed with blue lace. They had flowers in their hair and carried baskets of mixed flowers.
The bride's other attendants wore identical gowns in light blue with royal blue velvet jackets. Their bouquets consisted of an arrangement of light blue, white, and delicate pink mums.
The bridegroom was attended by John Fate of Ft. Hood, Texas, bestman, and groomsmen John Hawkins, Wabasha; Paul Freese of Los Angeles, California, and Robert Hawkins, Wabasha. Ushers were Dana Schurhammer and Jim Eggenberger.
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the VFW hall, Wabasha, and a wedding dance in the evening at the Theilman hall. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glomski were host and hostess.
Waitresses were Kara Schurhammer, Judy Eggenberger, Lori Eggenberger, Connie Glomski, June Molle, Julie Stamschror, Barb Barton and Carolyn Barton. Dawn Tibor was in charge of the punch bowl, assisted by Julie Purvis.
Mary Noll served the wedding cake which was cut by Mrs. Betty Klennert. Karen Meyer poured coffee. Peggy Hartert circulated the guest book while Lori Hartert and Kay Steuernagel arranged the wedding gifts.
The newlyweds are making their home at 600 West Hallmark Street, Apt. 210, Killeen, Texas 70541, where the groom is in the U.S.Army with Finance Company, at Fort Hood, Texas.
The bride is a graduate of Wabasha - Kellogg High School, class of 1976, and has been employed at Pioneer Bar and Supper Club, Wabasha
THANK YOU
For those of you who didn't pick up a thank you note at our wedding reception,
we would like to take this opportunity to say:
When we recall our Wedding Day,
As we will often do,
Your lovely gift and thoughtfulness
Will be remembered too!
Linda and Chuck Lewis
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Schuth ~ Biever
Hazel Biever Wed To Leo H. Schuth
Pretty Fall Ceremony Is Solemnized Monday Morning at St. Felix Church
A white slipper satin gown made with imported lace jacket and Martha Washington collar, was worn by Miss Hazel Frances Biever, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Biever of Reads, for her marriage Monday morning to Mr. Leo H. Schuth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuth of Wabasha.
The bride wore a full length veil of plain illusion edged in lace. Her arm bouquest consisted of white pompons and yellow talisman roses. She wore a gold cross, a gift from the bridegroom.
Father John Bartholome officiated at the nuptial ceremony at nine o'clock.
Attendants of the couple were Miss Henrietta Loechler, frined of the bride as maid of honor, and Clarence Meyer, cousin of the bridegroom as best man. Little Donna Mae Passe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Passe, niece of the bride was flower girl.
Miss Loechler chose a floor length aqua blue taffeta gown with brocaded jacket. She carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations and white chrysanthemums. She wore a gold locket, a gift of the bride.
The flower girl wore peach colored taffeta trimmed in blue. She carried a basket of mixed garden flowers. Her necklace was a gold cross, which she received from the bride.
The bride's mother wore dusty pink acetate crepe, and the bridegroom's mother wore navy blue silk crepe.
A wedding dinner was served at noon at the home of the bride's parents. Covers were placed for 70 guests, uncles, aunts and friends of the couple. The home was decorated in pink, blue and white streamers and garden flowers. Caterers at the dinner were Mrs. John Roemer, Mrs. Frank Roemer, Mrs. Victor Welter and Mrs. Edna Ostrom. Waitresses were Mrs. Albert Roemer, the Misses Margaret and Anna Meyer, Marion Roemer and Betty Ostrom. Out of town guests were Jennie Richards of Minneapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Goihl of Lake City.
Mr. and Mrs. Schuth are on a trip to the Dakotas and northern Minnesota and after October 10 will reside in this city, where Mr. Schuth is engaged as a carpenter.
Following the church ceremony, a team hitched to an old-fashilned buggy awaited the couple at the church and took them on a tour through Wabasha. The team was driven by Junior Roemer.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings, September 30, 1940
Contributed by: Linda
Hoffman ~ Schuth
Nan Schuth Weds Sgt. James Hoffman
Ceremony Took Place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winona Monday
The marrieage of Miss Nan Schuth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schuth of Winona and former residents of Wabasha, to Staff Sergeant James Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hoffman of Winona was solemnized by Rev. George Goodreid at St. Paul's Episcopal church Monday afternoon, August 27. The bride was given in marriage by her father and the double ring ceremony was used.
The bride wore a white suit with purple accessories. Her corsage was of purple fleur d'amour and stephanotis. Miss Ardis Thompson of Fargo, North Dakota, was maid of honor and wore a purple suit with white accessories, her corsage being of white roses and stephanotis. Bernard Hennings, uncle of the bride, was best man.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony and a buffet supper was served the relatives and close friends. Garden flowers featured the decorations together with a wedding cake on the bridal table.
Sgt. and Mrs. Hoffman left for a wedding trip to points in Wisconsin and Minnesota and will be at home after October 1 at Rantoul, Ill.
The bride attended the Wabasha public school and graduated from the Winona senoir high school and is a member of the class to be graduated at the Abbott Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis, next month.
The bridegroom is a graduate of the Winona senior high school and is stationed wtih the Ameracan Airways Communication Service at Chanute Field, Illiinois.
Those from Wabasha who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kalbrenner, Mrs. and Mrs. Bernard Hennings, Mrs. Sadie Looker, Mrs. William Cronk and Mrs. Stanley Hannon.
Source: Family Newspaper Clippings, September 30, 1940
Contributed by: Linda
Reister ~ Laqua
Married In West Albany
Albert J Reister, of West Albany and Miss Lena Laqua, of the same town, were united in marriage at St Patrick's church, West Albany, on Wednesday, Nov 7, Father Schwartz officiating. A large number of invited guests, including a number of relatives, attended the reception tendered the bride and groom at the bride's home, and as tokens of their esteem a number of valuable and useful gifts were bestowed on the young couple. Mr and Mrs Albert Reister are among West Albany's very best young people. They were born and brought up in West Albany where they have lived all their lives and where their friends are limited only by the number who know them. They go to housekeeping at once on the groom=s farm, and will continue to live among their old friends and neighbors who have known them since childhood. The HERALD in extending its congratulations, only voices the sentiment of a large number of people of this city and surrounding country. May they live long and prosper is our wish for Mr and Mrs Albert J Reister.
Source: Wabasha Herald, November 15, 1900, page 5, column 4
Contributed by: Norm
Mulcahey ~ Berg
Miss Elizabeth Marie Berg, daughter of Mrs. Anna Berg of this city, and Arthur Edward Mulcahey of Janesville, Minn., a well known young man of that city, son of Mrs. J. C. Mulcahey, were united in marriage Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at High Mass at St. Mary's Catholic church, Rev. Commisky officiating.
The bride wore a gown of crystal lace over white satin in panel effect and ribbon trimmed, and a veil of silk net fashioned with a wreath of orange blossoms. Her necklace was of pearl beads. She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses and sweet peas.
Miss Amanda Johnson, bridesmaid, was attired in grey canton crepe and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
The groom and best man wore suits of dark blue and wore buttonhole bouquets corresponding with the bouquets of the bride and bridesmaid. Francis P. Berg, brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride is a graduate of the Lake City high school in the class of 1917, also attending one term at the Winona college, and for the past seven years has been engaged in teaching school.
After the wedding a bounteous wedding feast was served, consisting of six courses.
The happy couple left Wednesday for the twin cities, and after a wedding trip will be at home at Janesville, Minn.
Those from out of town attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. John Siebanaler and family of Minneiska, Mr. and Mrs. John Berg and son, Robert, of Minneapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Webber and daughter, Alvina, of Winona.
Source: Wabasha County Leader
Contributed by: Linda
G�sse ~ Robole
Lorraine Robole of Elmwood and Arthur G�sse Married Here
Miss Audrey Lorraine Robole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robole of Elmwood, Wis., and Arthur Vincent G�sse, son of Mr. and Mrs. William G�sse of Wabasha, were married at a nuptial High Mass at St. Felix Church at nine o'clock Saturday morning, Aug. 24 [1957]. The double ring ceremony was performed by Monsignor John A. Mich.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white lace. The fitted bodice had a Peter Pan collar, and the long sleeves extended into points over the wrist. The full skirt had three-tier layers of lace over net and taffeta. The fingertip length veil of net was held by a cap style trimmed with sequins. Red roses and white carnations comprised the bridal bouquet.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Donald Herbst of Rochester, sister of the groom and Shirley and Beverly Robole of Elmwood, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. The bridal attendants wore gowns made identical, full-length strapless formals with lace jacket and stand-up collar. The skirt had layers of ruffled lace and net. Mrs. Herbst's gown was in blue, and the bridesmaids' in pink. Their headbands to match were of double corded bands with face veils. The matron of honor's flowers were an arrangement of pink roses and white carnations, the Robole sisters were blue & white carnations. They wore pearl bracelets & earrings, gift of the bride. The mothers of the couple had pink and white carnation corsages.
The groom was attended by his cousin, Richard G�sse, as best man. Ushers were Harold Wolfe of Wabasha, friend of the groom and Robert Robole of Elmwood, brother of the bride. Groomsmen were Raymond G�sse and Harold G�sse, brothers of the groom.
The men were formally attired with white coats & navy blue trousers. Their cuff links & tie clasps were gifts of the groom.
Following the ceremony breakfast for the bridal party was served at the home of the groom's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G�sse, dinner for 25 guests was served at the Dairy Bar Dining room at noon, and a reception for 175 guests was held at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will G�sse. Table waitresses at the dinner were Lucille G�sse and Joan Jacoby. Pink, blue and white streamers, white wedding bells and flowers decorated the G�sse home for the rec4eption and a large decorated wedding cake and lighted candles centered the reception table.
Mr. and Mrs. G�sse left on a wedding trip to northern Minnesota and after their return will reside at 649 Northwestern, St. Paul. The bride attended Elmwood High School and is employed in the office of St. Paul Fire and Marine, St. Paul. The groom is employed with the Milwaukee Road Signal crew.
For travel the bride wore a gray and red rayon street dress.
Miss Gertrude Wojeik of St. Paul served the wedding cake and Miss Agnes Lothenback, also of St. Paul, poured. In charge of opening and arranging the gifts were the Misses Jean Champeau and Geri Waidelich, Caterers were Mrs. Clarence Wodele, Mrs. August Koopman and Miss Gustie Schuth. Miss Lorraine Wojeik of St. Paul had charge of the guest book.
The bride was honored at a bridal shower on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the William G�sse home with Mrs. G�sse and Mrs. Donald Herbst as hostesses. Cards were played with high score won by Mrs. Francis Suilman, low by Miss Joan Jacoby and the door prize by Mrs. Herbert Dankwart. Lunch was served. While the women were entertained at the bridal shower, the groom-to-be was honored at a coin shower at the home of his uncle, Lawrence G�sse. Twenty-five men were present. Supper was served.
Source: Newspaper Article 1957
Contributed by: Linda
Angelbeck ~ Deming
Pretty Church Wedding Takes Place at Conception, Tuesday Sept 22
On Tuesday morning, Sept 22, at 9 o'clock, a very pretty wedding occurred at the Catholic church in Conception, when Miss Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Angelbeck, was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Deming. Both of them are from very prominent families of this county, and the ceremony was performed by Father Pudenz.
The bride was dressed in white Persian lawn and carried bridal roses. She was attended by her sister, Elizabeth. The groom wore black and was attended by his brother William.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and invited guests went to the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding dinner was served.
The presents received by the newly married couple were numerous and handsome as well as valuable.
In the evening a most enjoyable dance was given in Murphy's hall, where gathered a large number of relatives and friends to do honor to the occasion. Music being furnished by Kufus' orchestra.
The bride is a young lady of accomplishment and many graces of mind and person, who is capable of filling the home she will adorn with happiness, and will prove a helpmate and companion to her husband.
The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deming, and is an upright and industrious young man of work and character, who will make his mark as a worthy son of honorable parents. The young couple will make their home on the Carroll farm, west of town, where the groom has resided the past summer.
The congratulations on the happy event were numerous and this paper is greatly pleased on this occasion to add its hearty good wishes to those being so freely extended.
Guests present from away were: John and William Deming, West Concord; Frank and Margaret Eiler, Bird Island; Louis, John, and Caroline Noll, Alma, Wis.; Clemens Hessling, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Howard Bigelow, Elgin.
Source: The Plainview News, Oct 2, 1908
Contributed by: Linda
Roemer ~ Lerum
A pretty wedding took place Saturday, Sept 5, in the St. Lawrence Catholic church at Alma when Miss Leone Roemer, Nelson, youngest daughter of Theodore Roemer, became the bride of Mr. Adolph Lerum, Nelson, son of the late Otto and Susan (Otteson) Lerum. Father Anthony Theucks officiated.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Margery Stroot and Gloria Schurhammer and maid of honor was Miss Shirley Stroot. Arnie Lerum was best man.
The bride wore a pale pink, full length dress, a finger-tip veil and carried an arm bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids wore pale blue, full length dresses and shoulder veils and carried bouquets of pink asters. The maid of honor wore a figured ice blue dress with a bouquet of white asters.
Dinner was served at 1 PM at the home of the bride's father to immediate relatives. The table waitresses were the Misses Florence Markey, and Lois Cole and the cooks were Mrs. Pauline Cole and Mrs. Julia Hetrick.
Those who attended the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lightner, Chicago; Mr and Mrs Ray Spies, LaCrosse; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schurhammer, Jr, and children, Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Stroot, and Mr. and Mrs Ben Roemer, Charlie Roemer, Miss Mary Roemer, Wabasha; Mr and Mrs Russel Siefert Pepin; besides a number from Nelson.
Mr. Lerum has been inducted into the army and left Tuesday for Ft. Sheridan, Il.
Source: Newspaper Article
Contributed by: Linda
G�sse ~ Wallerich
The marriage of Miss Lucille Marjorie G�sse, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony G�sse of Wabasha, and Charles William Wallerich, son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Wallerich of Lake City, took place at St. Felix Church at 11:15 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 9. the double ring ceremony was performed by Monsignor John A. Mich.
The bride's gown of heavy crystalette, with chapel train, had round scooped embroidery neckline, the full skirt had bustle back and full gathered sides. Her veil of plain illusion was fingertip length and she carried a cascade bouquet of red roses and stephanotis.
The matron of honor was the bride's sister, Mrs. Walter Marx and the bridesmaids were Miss,Mary Wallerich, sister of the groom; Mrs Donald Herbst (Irene G�sse), cousin of the bride; Mrs Richard Wallerich, sister-in-law of the groom. Joanne Suilman, niece of the bride was junior bridesmaid.
All wore formal gowns made identical, floor length, hooped skirt, scoop neckline, with the princess panel bodice extending in to the back of the skirt into a deeper shade with a large cummerbund in back. The matron of honor's was in blue and the other four were in capucine pink. The attendants wore satin piece headdresses with short matching veils. The matron of honor's cascade bouquet consisted of a large white mum surrounded with red roses and white pompons; and the other attendants' bouquets were all in white pompons surrounding a large white mum.
The groom was attended by his brother, Richard Wallerich, as best man. Other attendants were his brother, James Wallerich; Donald Herbst, friend of the couple, and Donald G�sse, brother of the bride. the men in the wedding party were formally attired in midnight blue dinner suits. Ushers were Harold G�sse and Donald Wallerich.
The wedding dinner for 110 and reception for 225 was held at the VFW hall in Wabasha, where decorations included a large wedding cake, wedding bells, fall flowers and pink, white and blue streamers.
Mr and Mrs Wallerich left on a trip through Iowa and they are now residing in Wabasha where the groom is employed at Carlson-McDonald Implement co. The bride is employed in the office at St. Elizabeth's hospital. For travel the bride wore a brown knit dress with dark brown accessories and red rose corsage.
For the wedding the bride's mother wore a blue dress with a shoulder corsage and the groom's mother was attired in a toast colored knit dress. She wore a shoulder corsage.
Caterers at the wedding were Mrs Herbert Danckwart, Mrs August Koopmann, Mrs Irvin Schmidt, Mrs Al Koenig, Mrs Al Ruby and Mrs Albert Theismann. In charge of the guest book was Mrs Arthur G�sse. cutting and serving the wedding cake was Mrs. Vince Suilman, and Mrs. Donald G�sse poured.
Guests were present from Austin, alma, Cochrane, Rochester, Plainview, Kellogg, Theilman, and Lake City.
Contributed by: Linda
Noll ~ Skroch
Miss Mary Alice Noll, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Clem Noll, Wabasha, and John E.. Skroch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Skroch, Kellogg, recently exchanged vows at St. Felix Catholic church, Wabasha, with the Rev John Daly officiating.
Margaret Helen Cole was soloist and the church choir sang.
The matron of honor was the bride's sister, Mr. D.J. Klinger, Ely, Minnesota. Bridesmaids were Mrs. John Mussell, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Gary Fenstuen, Red Wing. Mrs. David Ford, Edgerton, Minn., was the bride's personal attendant. Miss Linda Graner, Kellogg, and Miss Kelle Klinger, Ely, were flower girls,
Best man was Gerald Graner, and groomsmen were William Tatu, Chula Vista, California and Gerald Arens, Kellogg. Ushers were Dennis Zuriers, Greenbay, and John Leisen, Kellogg,
A dinner was served at the church auditorium followed by a reception a the Kellogg Legion Club. Those assisting were the Mmes. Bryce Carlson, William Cronk, Barney Fluegger, Cleon Baker, Monte Schneider, and the Misses Cheryl Plank, Mary Jean Mussell, Clara Marx, Karen Greator, Jane Graner, Nancy Tatu, and Ann Marie Buckman.
The bride is a graduate of Wabasha High school and Patrician Stevens School of Fashion Merchandising. she has been employed as assistant buyer for Powers Department Store, Minneapolis.
The bride groom is a graduate of St. Felix High School, Wabasha, and served In the U.S. Navy in aviation radar and electronics. He is employed at the Wabasha TV Co.
After a fortnight's wedding trip through the western states, the newlyweds are at home in Kellogg.
The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom's parents at the Idle Hour Cafe, Wabasha.
Contributed by: Linda
Maus ~ Felsheim
MINNESOTA CITY, Minn. � Delphinium, asters, mock orange blossoms and hydrangea formed the background for the wedding of Miss Dolores Maus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Maus, Minnesota city, and Paul Felsheim, son of Mrs. Lillian Felsheim, Arcadia, Wis., and the late George Felsheim.
The double-ring ceremony was performed at a nuptial high Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Paul Sainsbury at St. Mary�s Catholic Church, Minneiska, July 4, at 9 a.m.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of embroidered imported Swiss organdy fashioned with a basque bodice, modified V-neckline and short sleeves and worn with white gloves. The bouffant skirt of tiers of imported organdy cascaded into a sweep train.
Her veil of silk illusion was caught in a flat cap of organdy with a ring of flowers and pearls. She wore a pearl choker and matching earrings, gifts of the bridegroom, and carried a cluster of white orchids and fleur d� amour showered with stephanotis on a white satin-covered prayer book edged with lace.
Miss Catherine Maus, Rochester, cousin of the bride, was her maid-of-honor and Miss Florence Micek, Arcadia, and Miss Carol Snyder, Green Bay, Wis., were bridesmaids. The junior bridesmaid was Eileen Arnoldy, Rollingstone, cousin of the bride.
Identical dresses of pale green embroidered organdy over taffeta were worn by the attendants. The gowns were fashioned with fitted, long torsoed bodices, short sleeves, miniature wing collars, and waltz-length skirts with scalloped edges. White embroidery outlined the hemline, accenting the full skirts. Matching hats of white flowers with veils were worn. Their jewelry was a gift of the bride. They carried colonial nosegays of carnations, roses and rubrum lilies in shades of pink backed with pink tulle and tied with matching satin.
Jane Ann Drenckhahn, was flower girl in a dress of white nylon with white embroidery over taffeta. She wore a wreath of white flowers in her hair and carried flowers.
Attending the bridegroom as best man was Edwin Maus, Minnesota City, brother of the bride, Donald Felsheim, Denmark, Wis., and George Felsheim, Onalaska, Wis., were groomsmen. Alphonse Lemmer, Utica, Minn., and Ralph Felsheim, Austin, Minn., ushered. Mass servers were Anthony Lemmer, Raymond Lemmer, Arthur Drenckhahn, and David Maschka.
The mother of the bride wore a lavender dress and the bridegroom�s mother, a beige suit dress. Their corsages were lavender orchids. The bride�s grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Lemmer, Lake City, wore a blue dress and white carnations.
Sandra Schell and Karen Heaser, music students of the bride, were organists, and accompanied the St. Mary�s junior choir under the direction of Sr. Mary Clare. The choir sang hymns before the nuptial mass, �Panis Angelicus� by Franck during the offertory, and �Ave Maria� by Arcedelt during the communion. The bride has directed the junior choir for the past several years.
The dinner and reception were held at the home of the bride�s parents. In charge was Mrs. Erwin Maus and co-hostesses were the Mmes. Donald Maschka, Paul Wittenberg, and Eustus Hoffman. The wedding cake was baked by Mrs. Erwin Maus and served by Mrs. Arnold Speltz. Pourers were Mrs. Joseph Benusa and Mrs. Theodore Benusa. The punch was made by Mrs. Lou Swanson, Mrs. Gene Kammerer, who had charge of the serving, was assisted by the Misses Marilyn Maus, Anna Lemmer, Dorothy Felsch, and Leigh Hartert and the Mmes Nicholas Meisch and Ralph Herber. Mrs. Clyde Girod was in charge of the guest book. Pink roses and white asters centered the bridal table.
Prenuptial events included a bridal shower give by the St. Mary�s junior choir and the Merry Marionettes, of Minneiska, and members of St. Mary�s parish and neighbors.
Contributed by: Linda
Jones ~ Jacoby
LESTER JACOBY WEDS AMERY GIRL ON JUNE 29TH
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Amery, Wisconsin, was the setting of a wedding for Miss Beverly Sharleen Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert A Jones of Amery to Lester Anthony Jacoby, son of Mr and Mrs. Nicholas Jacoby of Wabasha on Saturday June 29.
The Rev Father Urban Joying performed the double ring nuptial vows and officiated at the High Mass. Herbert A. Jones, father of the bride, gave the Bride in marriage.
The bride was attired in a bridal gown of white schiffili nylon lace over taffeta. Styled with a modified portrait neckline, outline in silk illusion, and long formal sleeves, The very bouffant skirt of lace and tulle swept into a softly tiered lace and tulle chapel train.
The matching finger tip length veil was caught at the head with a small crown of seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink garnet sweetheart roses, white stephanotis and ivy. Her only jewelry was an heirloom pearl necklace, a gift of the late Sergeant Delbert H. Jones, brother of the bride. With her bouquet, the bride carried a crystal and sterling silver rosary, a gift of the groom.
The bride was attended by her sister- in -law, Mrs. Herbert A. Jones, Jr., of Ladysmith as a matron of honor. Miss Mary Ayleen Murphy of Minneapolis, a college classmate, and Mrs. jack O'Brien ( the former Jane Alice Ford) of Enid Okla., a friend of the bride were the bridesmaids. The flower girls were the Misses Mary Jacoby, sister of the groom, Wabasha, and Diane Jones, niece of the bride. Lady smith. The bridesmaids wore ballerina length nylon gowns trimmed with lace in pastel shades of pink, yellow, and lavender with white. The flower girls' dresses were shorter gowns styled identically to the bridesmaids.
Marvin Jacoby, a brother of the groom, served as best man. The other attendants were Herbert a. Jones, Jr, brother of the bride, Lyle Jacoby, brother of the groom of Inver Grove Minn, James Hughes Johnston, cousin of the bride groom, Wabasha; and Master Richard Delbert Jones, nephew of the bride, Ladysmith, Wis.
The bride's mother wore a cream-beige dress trimmed with shell pearls and matching accessories. A purple hybrid orchid completed her costume. the groom's mother was dressed in a pale blue and white dress with white accessories. Her flower was also a purple hybrid orchid.
The reception was held in the church parlors. The serving table was laid with an Irish linen cut work and embroidered banquet cloth purchased for the occasion by the bride's mother on her recent trip to south America. a wedding tiered decorated wedding cake topped with a cluster of pin sweetheart roses graces the table.
The groom's parents were host and hostess for the bridal dinner Friday evening at Paradise Lodge, Balsam Lake.
After motoring through the Canadian Rockies to Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, the couple will be at home at 19197 Greenlawn, Detroit 21, Michigan.
Local people who attended the wedding included the groom's immediate family, Mr and Mrs Leo Evers, Mr and Mrs Leo Pulles, Mr and Mrs Harry Evers, Mr and Mrs Leo Meyer, Mr and Mrs John Schmitz, and Eleanor Wilson of Wabasha; Mr and Mrs Frank Jacoby of Lake city and Mrs. Oscar Overbeck, Alma
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings, misc file J, June 29, 1957
Contributed by: Linda
Passe ~ Meyer
JAMES MEYERS PLAN HOME HERE
WABASHA, Minn. - At home in Winona, following their July 30 wedding at St. Felix Catholic church here are Mr. and Mrs. James W. Meyer.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Gengler heard their vows. The mass was sung by Father Gengler and the homily and prayer were given by the Rev. George Spratt. Grace Memorial church. David rivers was organist and Mrs. Kenneth Nelson, soloist,. the St. Felix High School choir also sang.
The bride is the former Miss Carol Ann Passe, Winona, daughter of Mrs. Edward J Passe, Wabasha, and the late Edward J Passe. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Meyer, Wabasha.
Mrs. Herbert J. Kaupa, Jr., Bossier city, la, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Best man was Edward, Malone. Joseph V,. Meyer, Palo Alto, calif., brother of the groom and Edward, M. Passe, brother of the bride, ushered.
The bride wore a hand-embroidered, silk organza over taffeta gown, trimmed with seed pears. with a train. she wore a mantilla veil and carried a bouquet of roses centered with a large white orchid.
Her attendant wore an embroidered silk organza over ice blue taffeta gown, with a matching headdress. she carried a basket of roses.
A reception dinner for 130 guests was held at the Terrace supper club, after which the newlyweds left on a one-week trip to Northern Wisconsin.
The bride is a graduate of St. Felix High school, Wabasha, and St. Mary's School of Nursing, Rochester, she is on the staff of the Sauer Memorial Nursing Home, Winona. Her husband is a graduate of Wabasha High School and Lawrence college, Appleton Wis and served three years in the Air force. He is a student at Winona State College.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Meyer were hosts at the bridal dinner at the Idle Hour Cafe here.
The bride-elect was hosted at prenuptial parties by Miss Barbara Henderson, Mrs. Donald Zenk, Mrs. Jerald Larson, Winona, and Mrs. Tony F. Passe, Wabasha.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Hoffman ~ Zell
MARGARET HOFFMAN WED TO ALLEN ZELL
Married on Parents' 30th Wedding Anniversary
Choosing the 30th wedding anniversary of her parents for her wedding day, Miss Margaret Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hoffman of Theilman, became the bride of Allen Zell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zell of Theilman. Thursday, Nov 26, at 8:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Theilman.
Attending the bride were Miss Viola Zell, sister of the bridegroom acting as bridesmaid and Theodora Hoffman, sister of the bride, acting as maid-of-honor. With Arnold Zell, usher, the bride marched to the altar to the strains of "The Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin, played by Ester Judge, organist, and Arthur Laqua, violinist. they were met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man, Albert Hoffman, brother of the bride. Rev. Fr. Dolle read the nuptial mass before a large gathering of friends and relatives of the bride and bridegroom.
Miss Esther Judge, accompanied by Miss Carolyn Welp and Arthur Laqua, sang "Ave Maria" and "O Lord I Am Not Worthy" during the wedding ceremony.
The bride was attired in an ankle length gown of white satin in princess fashion, and wore lace gloves. Her veil, In Madonna fashion, was of tulle, trimmed with rhinestones and seed pearls. Her only ornament was a necklace, a gift of the bridegroom, and she carried a white prayer book and rosary. Baby chrysanthemums, sweet peas, baby breathe and ferns, entwined with with satin streamers made up her bouquet.
The bridesmaid wore a gown of peach satin, with matching accessories, and carried a bouquet of Yellow chrysanthemums, tied with yellow tulle. The maid-of-honor was attired in gown of aqua marine green satin and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums tied with green tulle. After the ceremony , a 1 o'clock dinner was served to the members of the two families and the choir, of which the bride was a member. The wedding dinner was served by Mrs. Arthur Laqua and the Misses Carolyn Welp and Leona Wolfe, all close friends of the bride. The color scheme of the dining room was pale green and white. In the evening a weddding dance was given at the Theilman opera house, at which a large crowd was present.
Mr. and Mrs. Zell are popular young folks of the Theilman vicinity. They will make their home on the Charles Roemer farm near Theilman about Jan 1.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings, misc file H, November 26, 1925
Contributed by: Linda
Peterson ~ Gosse
PROMINENT LOCAL COUPLE MARRIED
Miss Lenore Peterson Becomes Bride of Vincent Gosse
The marriage vows of Miss Lenore Peterson, only daughter of Mr. Henry M. Peterson, and Mr. Vincent Gosse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gosse, both of this city, were solemnized at nuptial high mass at St. Felix church at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev. Father J. N. Bartholome. The sanctuary was beautifully decorated for the occasion with bouquets of peonies, snapdragons, roses and ferns.
The pipe organ strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by sister Mercides with a violin accompaniment by Mary Foley, announced the bridal procession, Ushers were James and Joseph O'Flaherty.
Miss Margaret Riester, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She was attired in yellow crepe ankle-length gown made with a waistline jacket. With it she wore a yellow tulle turban and face veil, white accessories, and carried an arm bouquet of yellow Talisman roses and orchid swansonia. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white lace. made with a short peplum jacket, high neckline, and long fitted skirt. A white tulle shoulder length veil fell from her tulle turban. White slippers and gloves completed the ensemble. Her flowers were blue delphinium, daisies and baby breath. The bride was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man, Mr. Alex Gosse.
"Panis Angelicus" and "O lord I Am Not Worthy" were the selections used during the impressive ceremony. The first number was a vocal duet by Carolyn and Anthony Blim, and the St. Felix choir sang the other one during communion.
A 3-course wedding breakfast was served to 12 guests at the Peterson home. The table was centered with a large bouquet of yellow snapdragons, blue larkspur, and daisies. and ivory tapers in silver holders. Serving the breakfast were Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Eugene Carroll, and Mrs. Lester Harris.
The newlyweds left at noon by motor for a ten day honeymoon through Northern Minnesota. Upon their return they will reside at the Peterson home on the West Side.
The bride is one of Wabasha's most winsome young ladies who commands the highest respect of all who know here. Since her graduation from St. Felix High School, she has presided over her father's home in a most capable manner.
The bride groom is a young man of sterling character. He is also a graduate of St. Felix High School and of the La Crosse Teachers College, and at present is manager of the local municipal dispensary.
Mr. and Mrs Gosse start life together with the best wishes of hundred of friends in this community.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings, June 19, 1935
Contributed by: Linda
Duden ~ Marking
Dinah Duden, John Marking Wed
Dinah Duden and John Marking, both of Lake City, were united in marriage Oct. 24 at First Lutheran church of Lake City. The Reverend Swanson and Father Perrizo officiated the double ring ceremony.
Soloist was Curt Wiebusch and organist was Mrs. Ralph Deschneau
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Duden of Lake City, and Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Marking of Theilman.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white silk organza gown styled with an empire waist, high victorian neckline, and long full sleeves shirred into a deep cuff. A front panel and the waist attached train were edge with Venice lace. Her veil was tiered and attached to a Crown of pearls. She carried a long cascade of yellow and white daisies with green ribbon accents.
Maid of honor, Audrey Kehren of Lake City, cousin of the bride, wore a sleeveless floor length crepe gown of melon green designed with an empire waist and high neckline. The gathered waist was accented with a bow and two panels. A matching bow was her headpiece. She carried a cascade bouquet of yellow and white carnations with yellow ribbon streamers.
Best man was Steve Schmidt of Theilman. Ushers were Ervin Duden of Pickwick, brother of the bride, and Robert Blattner of Lake City.
A reception for 200 guests was given at the Sportsman's club.
After a wedding trip to Northern Minnesota the couple will make their Home at 128/ 1/2 Washington Street in Lake City where the groom is employed with Bouquet Super Valu. The bride is a Graduate of Lake City High School and the groom is a Plainview High School graduate.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings
Contributed by: Linda
Meyer ~ Motley
MARLENE MEYER WED
The marriage of Marlene Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer of Wabasha, and Thomas L. Motley, of Alma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat H. Motley of Alma, were married at St. Felix Catholic church Saturday afternoon, April 1st (1967) at one p.m. Father Robert Stamschror of Winona , officiated. Pink and white glads decorated the altar.
Organist was Miss Susan Kasper of Wabasha
Miss Janice Meyer of Winona was her sister's matron of honor and bridesmaids were Kathy Motley of alma and Helen Meyer of Wabasha. John R. Maule of St. Paul was best man and groomsmen were Gerald Meyer of Wabasha and pat F. Motley of Racine, Wisconsin. Ushers were Pat Timm of Alma and Stephen Kanz of Plainview.
For her wedding the bride chose a floor length gown of linen fashioned with a short lace sleeve and demi-scooped neckline. An overlay of lace graced the A-line shirt which swept to the floor. Her veil was a large bow trimmed with pearls and lace. she carried pink roses with ivy. the bridal attendants wore floor length gowns of blush pink linen styled with an empire bodice and scooped neckline. the embroidered cape formed the back and sleeves. a linen bow complimented the bodice which fell into a slim sheath. the bridesmaids wore blush pink picture hats trimmed with daisy appliques
A reception was held at the VFW hall. the couple were on a wedding trip to Northern Wisconsin, and will make their home in Charleston, South Carolina, where the bridegroom is serving in the Navy as radar man, 2nd class.
The bride is a graduate of St. Felix High School and has been employed at the Watkins company in Winona. The groom attended River Falls College.
The groom's parents were hosts at the rehearsal dinner held at the Alma Hotel, on March 31st.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings, misc file M
Contributed by: Linda
Marking ~ Edwards
KELLOGG, Minn., - Miss Patricia Marking, daughter of Ervin Marking, and the late Mrs. Marking, became the bride of John Edwards, Wabasha, Minnesota, son of Mr. and Mrs Truman Edwards, July 24 (1965) at St. Agnes Catholic church.
The Rev. Robert Sheehan officiated. Mrs. Arthur Graff was organist and the church choir sang.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gown of lace over satin, with an all lace basque bodice, long lace sleeves, scalloped scoop neckline trimmed with sequins. The hoop-effect floor-length lace skirt was designed with tiers of lace ending in a chapel train. Her silk net veil was held with a butterfly crown, flecked with sequins and pearls. She carried a powder puff bouquet of tinted blue carnations with stephanotis.
Mrs. James Pavelka, St. Paul, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a floor length yellow taffeta gown with a lace bodice and a yellow net hat with matching velvet bow. She carried a colonial bouquet of tinted yellow carnations.
Miss Gail Edwards, Wabasha, sister of the groom, and Miss Barbara Cameron, Osseo, Minn., were bridesmaids. They were attired in pale-green floor length taffeta and white over-lace gowns. Their matching green net hats had green velvet bows. They carried colonial bouquets of green tinted carnations.
William Pfeilsticker, Wabasha, was best man, Darrell Gusa, Wabasha, and Charles Alton, Wabasha , were groomsmen. William Marking, brother of the bride, and Curtis Hermundson, Wabasha, ushered. the groom's mother wore a blue and white knit two piece dress and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.
The wedding dinner for 170 guests was served at the American legion Hall. the reception followed. Unite five members of St. Agnes Parish, arranged and served the dinner and reception, assisting were the Misses Charlene LaRocque, Bonnie and Charlene Staudacher, Carol Ratz, Linda St. Jacques, Voreda Bruhnke, and Mrs. Darrell Gusa. Miss Gerri Grieves served the wedding cake , made and presented to the bride and groom as a gift from the Wabasha Bakery, where the bride is employed.
Bride and groom are both graduates of Wabasha High School. The groom works for the Wabasha County Highway Maintenance department.
After a week's wedding trip through Northern Minnesota, the couple will reside at Wabasha.
Grandma Marking's newspaper clippings, Marking file
Contributed by: Linda
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