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| BAGLEY - ROEBER | A double
wedding took place at Waukon, Iowa, on Saturday December
3, 1938, when Bernice Margaret Roeber, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. L.F. (Selma Haar) Roeber of Osseo, Wisconsin,
became the bride of Richard Ernest Bagley of, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest (Hazel) Bagley of Osseo, Wisconsin, and
Arvilla Mae Bagley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
(Hazel) Bagley of Osseo, Wisconsin, became the bride of
Virgil Slifer of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Rev. Gordon Smith
officiated. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was
given at the home of Mrs. Bagley's grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. August (Amanda Kruger) Haar of Eitzen, Minnesota.
Mrs. Bagley, formerly of Tulare, South Dakota, was
graduated from Redfield high school in 1936. Mr. and Mrs.
Bagley will make their home in Osseo, Wisconsin, and Mr.
and Mrs. Slifer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. ~source: 1938 Spink County, South Dakota newspaper clipping from my great-grandmother's scrapbook contributed by Errin Wilker. Note: Bernice Roeber's dad, Bernard Louis Friederich "Louie" Roeber, was born in Dorchester. He was my great-granduncle. Other than that, and the fact that there were Roeber realtives living in the area, I'm not sure why they married in Waukon. |
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| BAHR - GRUBER | White gladiolus and pink and blue daisies formed the background for the exchange of wedding vows between Linda Lea Gruber and Stanley Charles Bahr, both of Waukon, when the double ring service and nuptial mass were recited by the Rev. John J. Purtell on Saturday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at 3t. Patrick's Catholic Church, Waukon. Mrs. Tom Mellick was organist and Richard Gruber and Julie Snitker, brother and sister of the bride, provided the vocal numbers. The numbers used were Annie's Song, Our Father, One Hand, One Heart, Ave Maria, Wedding Prayer and Prayer of St. Francis. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Harris Gruber and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bahr, all of Waukon. The bride was radiant in a floor length gown of white polyester faille with Irish lace neckline and short sleeves of the same lace. Small tucks in the bodice were connected to a small tiebeh. Her headpiece was made of silk illusion fashioned to a cap of Irish lace. She carried a bouquet of pink roses accented with white fuji mums and pale blue painted daisies. Julie Snitker served her sister as matron of honor. Dawn Kelly, Jean Foley and Lori Bahr were bridesmaids. They wore empire style dresses with puffed sleeves of white organdy material with pastel blue, pink and yellow floral pattern and a blue lining under the bodice and skirt. Their headpieces were wreaths of pink and blue daisies and their floral bouquets were of colonial fashion of pink and blue daisies. Maree Wuebker of West Bend, Iowa, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Offertory gift bearers were Jennifer Bahr of Waukon and Jimmy J. Gruber of Cedar Rapids, niece and nephew of the bride. The girls wore dresses similar to those of the bridesmaids, and they had miniature bouquets. Their headpieces consisted of a bonnet of the same material as the dress. James Strike was best man and Gregg Hamm, James Gruber and Randal Nordheim, all of Waukon, were groomsmen. The guests were seated by Clark Snitker and Donn Hager of Waukon. Joel Kurth of Preston, Minn., nephew of the bride, was ringbearer. Mrs. Gruber wore a powder blue floor length dress of polyester crepe with long chiffon sleeves. Mrs. Bahr wore a sleeveless mint green polyester knit floor length dress. Both had white accessories and a corsage of pink roses and carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Kurth of Preston, Minnesota were host and hostess for the reception. Ann Klenske pinned flowers for the bridal party. Anne Gruber of Cedar Rapids, niece of the bride, registered the guests and Anne Weymiller and Roxanne Robinson served the punch. Elsa Hager and Angela Troendle poured coffee. Mary Fisher and Janice Howe cut and served the wedding cake. Jennifer Gruber, Tim Wuebker, Todd and Mark Gruber, nieces and nephews of the bride, were in charge of the gifts. Those assisting with the serving were Sandy Beisker, Debbie McKee, Ann Klenske, Becky Gilbertson and Judy Prohaski. The couple are graduates of Waukon Senior High. She is employed by J.C. Penney Co. in Waukon. The groom is employed by the Allamakee D.H.I.A. Following a wedding trip to St. Louis. Mo., they will be at home at 102 5th St., S.W. in Waukon. Out-of-town guest came from Madison and Sparta, Wis.; Preston and Rochester, Minn.; Laramie, Wyo.; Pittsburg, Pa.; Chicago, Ill.; Abingdon, Md.; Guttenberg, Ames, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Luana, West Bend and Le Mars, Iowa. ~Allamakee Journal, July 7, 1976 - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BALTZ - CASLEN | Married. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Caslen, on Tuesday, Feb. 10th, at five o'clock p.m., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Theresa, to Mr. August Baltz. Witnesses -- Louise Foels and Fred Baltz. The foregoing young couple of this locality are well and favorably known and we join their many friends in the wish that health and happiness may be with them throughout long and useful lives. ~Postville Review, February 13, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BALTZER - HERMANSON | Keith Baltzer, of Charles City, formerly of Nashua, and Miss Thelma Hermanson of Waukon were married at Waukon Saturday. ~Nashua Reporter, January 6, 1937 - contributed by Cindy Lovell | ||
| BAILY - SPRAGUE | Married. At the home of the bride's parents, in Hub City, Wis., at 2 o'clock p.m., Oct. 18th, 1893, Mr. S.C. BAILY, of Postville, Iowa, and Miss Maude SPRAGUE, the Rev. William M. SMITH officiating. Mr. and Mrs. BAILY will be at home on their farm, near Postville, after Nov. 10th. The Review welcomes Mr. BAILY to the old home on the farm, and wishes them prosperity and happiness. ~Postville Review, October 21, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BAILY - WILLIAMS | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, Judge and Mrs. E.H. WILLIAMS, in Grand Meadow, Clayton county, on Tuesday, June 22nd, Miss Annie B. WILLIAMS to Eli N. BAILY, by Rev. J.W. FERNER. Mr. BAILY and Miss WILLIAMS were of the best known and most honored young people of our community. In these days of change it is not often that both parties to marriage were born and reared in the same town. The wedding day was ushered in by one of those cool clear June mornings so natural in this latitude. It was a beautiful day with just enough clouds in the sky to give interest to the occasion, and to forestall too sanguine expectations. That was a goodly company of relatives and griends gathered to witness the marriage ceremony and to extend congratulations. The good taste and the imimitable tact with which all previous arrangements were made added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. BAILY took the train at 3 o'clock p.m. for their new home in Sac City, where Mr. BAILY is engaged in the banking business. ~Postville Review, June 26, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BARCLAY - BLUNT | MARRIED. At the residence of Wm. COLBY, Feb. 20th, at West Union, Iowa, by Wm. COLBY, J.P.; Mr. Frank L. BARCLAY to Miss Adelia V. BLUNT. ~Postville Review, February 24, 1883 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BARRETT - BYRNES | MARRIED. On Tuesday morning, at the Catholic church in Waukon, Michael BARRETT and Mary BYRNES, of Ludlow, were united in marriage. Much joy. ~Postville Review, June 8, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BARRIS - BROWN | MARRIED. At the bride's home in Waukon, Iowa, at 9 o'clock a.m., July 8th, 1889, by Rev. L. U. McKee, Mr. Louis Barris, of Norfolk, Neb., and Miss Dora E. Brown, of Waukon. Many friends extend congratulations to this most worthy couple, and wish for them a life of happiness. Mr. Barris has secured for a partner one of Waukon's most estimable young ladies, and the vacancy made in the circle of friendship by her departure is made endurable by the belief that she has been won by one worthy of her. ~Waukon Standard, July 11, 1889 - contributed by Evelyn Rudolf | ||
| BARTELS - KERR | A very pretty early spring wedding was held Sunday afternoon, Feb 16, at 3:30 at the A.C.Kehr home in Lansing when their daughter Dorothy Mae became the bride of Ralph I. Bartels of Maynard, Iowa. The Rev. Calvin H. Willemssen officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was attended as matron of honor by her sister, Mrs. Milton Wilde, while Mr.Harold Bartels of Chicago, Ill. attended his brother as best man. The ceremony took place before lovely decorations of potted jonquils with candelabra and numerous white candles. A reception was held for the 35 guests immediately after the ceremony. A pink and white color scheme was used with a beautiful wedding cake serving as the centerpiece. Those assisting in the dining room were the Misses Clara and Joanne Kehr and Mesdames John Lehner and Calvin Willemssen. The bride and her attendant wore identical street lenght dresses of spring yellow and turquoise trim. The bride's corsage was roses and white carnations. Her only jewelry was a gold necklace, a gift of the groom. Her attendant's corsage was of carnations and sweet peas. The bride's mother was attired in squal blue and the mother of the groom wore black and white crape; both ladies wore corsages of carnations and sweet peas. The men wore dark suits with boutonnieres. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Marlan Hogan sang "I Love You Truly" and "Because" immediately after the vows were solemnized she rendered vocal numbers.Mrs. George C. Aschom played the wedding march as the bridal party entered and also accompanied Mrs. Hogan. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Kehr, a graduate of the Lansing high school and the University of Dubuque and has been an instructor in the Matnard Consolidated School for the past two years. She is a charming young woman with a wonderful personality,makes friends with all with whom she comes in contact, and on every way well qualified to make happy the man of her choice. Her husband is the second eldest son of Mrs. Wilma Bartels, a graduate of the Maynard high school and served three years in the armed forces in World War II with the Army Engineers in the European theatre. The happy couple left for a week's honeymoon in Nebraska. Out of town guest's in attendance at the wedding were: Mrs. Wilma Bartels and son Richard, of Maynard, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bartels of Chicago, Ill. Mr.and Mrs. Russell Jones and daughter Patricia, Wadena; Mrs. H.H. Mugge, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey See of Keota, Iowa. ~newspaper clipping, 1947 - contributed by Ellen Lott | ||
| BATES - LOUTZENHISER | Married - At the National Hotel, this place, on Wednesday 2pm by Rev L D Boynton, Mr C C Bates to Sarah E Louzenhiser, all of Lansing. The following guest were present on the joyful occasion; H. Shierholz, Lady G. Bryant and Lady W. Barr and Lady E. O. Wood and Lady G. Darling and Lady, and T. G. Orr who acted as Usher, and from whom we learn that the affair was more than usually pleasant, the arrangments perfect, the supper excellent, and all went home determined to repeat as soon as possible. ~Waukon Standard, October 1, 1868 - contributed by Bob Hoy | ||
| BAYLESS - MINNICK | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, last Saturday evening, Charley BAYLESS and Miss Addie MINNICK. ~Postville Review, January 17, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BAYLESS - VANPELT | John R. BAYLESS, of the firm of Bayless Bros., Waukon, and Miss Gussie VanPELT were married on Wednesday evening. ~Postville Review, August 20, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BEALL - STAHL | The marriage of James W. Beall, Jefferson township, and Miss Stella Stahl, this city, occurred Saturday evening at the the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Stahl. They were attended by Allen E. Brooks and Miss Mary Werhan. Rev. Van Nice performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives. They have settled down to home life on the groom's farm in Jefferson. ~unknown newspaper, April 1932 - contributed by Janet Koozer | ||
| BEARDMORE - LEAS | Waukon – Mount Hope Presbyterian Church provided the setting Sunday at 3:30 p.m. for the marriage of Evelyn Leas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leas, and Leonard Beardmore. The Rev. E. M. DeBuhr officiated. Mrs. Althea Harrison organist, accompanied Jerry Hangartner, vocal soloist. Mrs. Merton Palmer, Jr., was her sister’s matron of honor. Romalne Beardmore, son of the bridegroom, was best man. One hundred guests attended a reception in the church parlors. The couple will make their home in Waukon where the bride is employed. Mr. Beardmore is a Dorchester rural mail carrier. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 15, 1956 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich | ||
| BEATON - WICKHAM | Married. December 28th, 1873 at Clermont, Iowa by Rev. Sidney SMITH, Mr. George D. BEATON, of Postville to Miss Lizzie WICKHAM, of Clermont. ~Postville Review, December 31, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BECHTEL - GRANGAARD | A very pretty wedding will be solemnized tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, when Miss Katinka Grangaard and Mr. Frank Bechtel are united in marriage. Rev. F. L. Hascom, resident pastor will pronounce the wedding vows and the double ring ceremony will be used. Mrs. Hanscom will play the wedding march and recessional. Attendants will be Miss Arleen Grangaard, a cousin of the bride and Mrs. Gordon Smedsrud, friend of the groom. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grangaard, farmers of the Elon neighborhood, and since completion of her education, has been at home. She will be attired in a floor length white satin gown, with fingertip veil and carry a bouquet of roses. Her attendant will be gowned in a blue taffeta dress and her flowers, will be carnations. Both men will wear suits of dark blue and boutonnieres. Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bechtel, farmers living near Churchtown, an energetic young man in partnership with his father in farming operations, and for the past several years manager and leader of Bechtel’s orchestra. Following the afternoon ceremony a six o’clock dinner will be enjoyed at the home of the bride’s uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grangaard of Waterville, to which have been invited the immediate relatives of both contracting parties. In the evening a wedding reception and dance will be tendered the happy couple at the Waukon opera house, after which they will leave on a two weeks’ wedding trip to Milwaukee, Wis., and Emmetsburg, Ia. Upon their return the new home will be made in a furnished apartment in the Joe Bechtel house, and the Journal joins their many friends in extending them best wishes for a long and happy married life. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror February 19, 1941, ~contributed by Ann Krumme | ||
| BECHTEL - WILD | A number from these parts attended the wedding Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Congregational church at Church, of Miss Eleanor Wild and Elmer Bechtel. Eleanor was formerly a French Creek girl, the second daughter of the late George Wild, Jr. We wish them much success and a long and happy married life. ~The Democrat, Waukon, French Creek column, October 18, 1933 ~contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BECKER - BUCKMANN | Heinrich
Friedrich Becker and Maria Adelheid Buckmann, married
September 3, 1886 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
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| BECKER - LIPPI | Mr. Herman BECKER, formerly of Postville was recently united in marriage to Miss LIPPI, of Lycurgus. They will make their future home in Charles City. ~Postville Review, September 4, 1880 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BECKING - TWITE | Mr. Joseph Becking of Lansing, Iowa and Miss Evelyn Twite of Caledonia, Minn., were married this Wednesday morning at the Lycurgus church, Rev. Father O’Toole officiating. They were attended by James and Miss Evelyn Troendle. The groom is the son of Wm. Becking of this city, and the bride the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Peter Twite of Caledonia. They will be at home to their numerous friends of a farm near Luana, where with congratulations and best wishes they will settle down to a happy wedded life. A reception and dance will be held in their honor at the new city hall, Lansing, this (Wednesday) evening with music furnished for the event by Leon Bechtel’s orchestra. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, February 19, 1941 - contributed by Ann Krumme | ||
| BEEDY -
VANVALKENBERG (Van Valkenberg) |
J. J. BEEDY, of this place and Miss VanVALKENBERG of Hardin, was married (sic) last Sabbath at Waukon. They have the best wishes of the Printers and all others. ~Postville Review, December 17, 1873 - contributed by Mary Durr | ||
| BEEMAN - HALL | On Tuesday, October 10 the marriage of Irving E. Beeman and Miss Anna B. Hall took place at the home of the bride's mother, Rev. Van Nice officiating. ~The Democrat, Waukon, Oct. ?, 1893 ~contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BEEMAN - REED | Lieut M.E. Reed, United States Navy, and Mrs. Reed are spending a short leave of absence in Evanston, Ill., where they have gone to be present at the wedding, on the 7th instant, of Lieut Reed's sister, Miss Gertrude Reed, to Mr. F.L. Beeman, of Waukon, Iowa. ~Washington Post, Washington, D.C., February 3, 1905 ~contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BELLOWS - EVANS | MARRIAGE. At the residence of, and by C.E. TUTTLE, Esq., in Hardin, Iowa, Oct. 24th, 1878, Geo. W. BELLOWS and Hattie E. EVANS, all of Post twp. We wish our young friends, who have started out in life with such pleasant [illegible word], bon voyage. ~Postville Review, October 26, 1878 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BELLOWS - MIZEER | Married. Mr. Justin Bellows and a Miss Mizeer, of near Frankville, were married on New Years evening. We have no particulars. ~Postville Review, January 12, 1900 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BENEFIELD - KING | At his home last Wednesday Rev. R. L. Van Nice officiated at the marriage of Mary Theresa King and Edward Dean Benefield. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lawrence King of this city and the groom is from Chicago. He is an interior decorator doing some work in this vicinity, and they will make their home for a time in an apartment in the Bee Hive on Pleasant street. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, October 22, 1930 - contributed by Ann Krumme | ||
| BERNHART - ANDERSON | Married. At the M.E. parsonage, in Postville, on Tues. evening, Feb 16th, 1892, by Rev. E.J. Lockwood, Mr. Geo. Bernhart, of Luana, and Miss Jessie Anderson, of Postville. ~Postville Review, Feb 20, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BEUCHER - HARRIS | Otto J. Beucher and Adelaide Harris were married last Tuesday evening in the parsonage of the Congregational church by the Rev. J.F. Childress. ~Iowa Volksblatt, Friday, May 18, 1917 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BEUCHER - OLESON | Double wedding. At Anamosa, Io., on Dec 2, 1886, Joseph P. BEUCHER to Miss Lena OLESON, both of Postville. Also at the same time and place, Darius C. WELLS and Freddie OLESON, also of Postville. This double wedding has been anticipated by our people for some time and was no surprise. The contracting parties are all well known here. They have good prospects ahead of them, and we wish with their many friends that the fullest measure of success and happiness may attend them in the multifarious struggles and triumphs of life. Mr. BEUCHER is the son of our old townsman, Matt BEUCHER, and is interested in several enterprises here. [remainder cut off]. ~Postville Review, December 11, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BIGLER - SULLIVAN | "Fritz" Bigler, the Clermont ball tosser, was married last week to Miss Kate Sullivan. ~Postville Review, October 15, 1915 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BIRCH - KOEVENIG | Married. Mr. Henry BIRCH and Miss Victoria KOEVENIG, of Postville, were married at Prairie du Chien last Tuesday. ~Postville Review, May 23, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BIRDSELL - HAVIRLAND | Married. At the congregational Parsonage, in Sioux Falls, S.D., May 2nd, 1900 by Rev. Scott, Mr. S.A. Birdsell and Miss Mabel Havirland, formerly of Postville. We have no acquaintance with Mr. Birdsell, but we know the bride to be one of the best young ladies that ever went out from here, and we know she will do her part towards making a model, happy home. May much joy and happiness be the lot of the newly wedded couple. May sunshine predominate and the clouds be full of rifts. ~Postville Review, May 11, 1900 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BLACK - BEAN | Married - Wednesday, October 20, in Montana, IA by the Rev. A.M. Hizer, at the residence of the D.F. Goddykoontz, Esq., Mr. James Black and Miss Emma J. Bean, all of Montana, IA. ~Waukon Standard, November 4, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller | ||
| BLACK - DUNNING | A paper received announces
the marriage in Garber, Oklahoma, on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 14th of Miss Emma Dunning and Mr. James W. Black,
Miss Anna Leui, of Postville acting as bride's maid. We
congratulate, and next week will give fuller particulars.
-- Black-Dunning Wedding. On Wednesday evening January 14, 1903, occurred one of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Garber. In the beautifully decorated parlor of W.H. Dunning's residence Mr. James W. Black and Miss Emma Dunning were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of about 140 relatives and friends, Mr. G.G. Black of Garber and Miss Anna Leui of Postville, Iowa, acting as best man and bridesmaid. Just at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. H.M. Brandt rendered the grand wedding march, "Lohengrin," the young couple took their places beneath the bell of cut flowers, and Rev. W.T. Cummins, assisted by Rev. Muckolls of Tonkawa, said the beautiful words that joined them together for life. The bride was arrayed in light blue taffeta silk and the groom wore the conventional black. Miss Emma is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dunning, one of the leading farmers of Garfield county. She is a most accomplished young lady and is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music ofchicago. She has been one of our most successful music teachers for over a year and won the respect and love of every one with whom she came in contact, who are very sorry to see her leave. The groom is a son of J.L. Black, one of our leading citizens. He is one of Garber's brightest and most promising young men, and is -- oh well, everybody knows and respects Jim. Among those present from a distance were: Misses Anna and Caroline Leui of Postville, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. D.V. Dunning of Luana, Iowa. The young couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Black will soon start for their beautiful home near Mountain Park, Okla. The Sentinel joins their many friends in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage through life. The guests were served with a bountiful supper, of which all partook freely and enjoyed the occasion very much. (Garber Sentinel) ~Postville Review, January 30, 1903 & February 6, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall ~note: Emma Dunning grew up near Hardin, Allamakee Co. IA; her parents removed to OK in about 1901 |
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| BLACKER - BOWLES | Dennis C BLACKER and Charlotte A BOWLES marriage certificate. ~Waukon Standard, April 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy | ||
| BOARDMAN - CASSITY | Tuesday afternoon Omer D.G. Boardman and Miss Nellie Cassity were married by Justice of the Peace Frank Watson. The groom is from Waukon Junction, Iowa, and the bride is from Placerville, Colorado. Following the ceremony the young couple left for Eureka, where they will make their future home. ~Daily Journal, Telluride, San Miguel co. Colorado, December 14, 1921 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOARDMAN - GARLOW | July 17, 1951 - Rose Garlow and Joseph Boardman. Minister: Rev. R.L. Palen. ~Allamakee Journal, July 18, 1951 - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BOCK - TARTT | William Bock & Cora Tartt, married April 27, 1881 at home of Bride's parents in New Albin. ~source: 'The First 100 Years of New Albin' - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BODBERG - BERG | Married. At Waukon, July 31st, 1869, by Rev. R. Ricker, Mr. Yens J. Bodberg to Miss Christine M. Berg. ~Waukon Standard, August 12, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller | ||
| BOLLMAN - BEEDLE | Oberton Bollman and Rosa Beedle were married last week. ~Iowa Volksblatt, Friday, August 3, 1917 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOLLMAN - FRENCH | Married - at the parsonage of the M. E. church, Luana, Clayton County, Iowa Tuesday December 7th, 1875 by Rev. Chas. Cressy, Mr. Geo. W. Bollman of Frankville and Mrs. Martha French of Postville. ~Postville Review, December 8, 1875 - contributed by Mary Durr | ||
| BOLLMAN - SPHAR | Married. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. SPHAR, Mr. Willard BOLLMAN to Miss Lizzie SPHAR. A beautiful wedding march was rendered by Mrs. SCHELL and the bride and groom having taken their places formally took upon them the vows which made them husband and wife. After congratulations a sumptuous repast was served. Altogether a pleasant time was enjoyed by all present who will long remember the pleasant day and the happy event. The groom is well known in Castalia and vicinity as the son of Moses BOLLMAN [note: remainder cut off] ~Postville Review, March 11, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOOTH - ROBINSON | Married. At the residence of Mrs. Viola ENOS, Cedar Rapids, Io, on Tuesday, Aug 24th, by Rev. ABBOTT, congregationalist, Mr. Hiram E. BOOTH, of Carson, Io. to Miss Carrie M. ROBINSON of this place. We congratulate Mr. BOOTH in winning one of Iowa's truest and fairest women. We remember Mr. BOOTH only as a bright and rue'dy youth of twelve or thirteen summers ago. He is now a successful attorney at Carson and also editor of the Carson Critic. The parties will visit this place for a short time when they will return to their future home. ~extracted from the lengthly writeup in the Postville Review, August 28, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOOTH - REDHEAD | Married. At the home of the bride's parents, May 29th, 1889, Mr. Hiram K. BOOTH, of Salt Lake City, Utah, to Miss Lilian B. REDHEAD of this village. The will leave for their home in Salt Lake City next week. ~Postville Review, June 1, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BORMAN - STOCKMAN | Katherine STOCKMAN was married to Rudolph BORMAN at Charles City on June 12. They will live in Appleton, Wisconsin. ~Iowa Volksblatt, June 25, 1915 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOWMAN - DRESSER | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, adjoining Postville, by Rev. Barton, on Thursday evening, Dec. 23rd, 1997 (sic), Mr. Frank L. Bowman and Miss Mabel E. Dresser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Dresser. The Review extends congratulations to the happy couple and wishes them not only the compliments of the season but joy and happiness through all their coming lives. We have not space for more extended comment this week. ~Postville Review, December 24, 1897 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BOWMAN - WOLTHROP | T B BOWMAN and Addie Eliza WOLTHROP marriage certificate. ~Waukon Standard, April 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy | ||
| BRAINARD - MCWILLIAMS | Married. At Forest Mills, Iowa, Sept. 24th, 1882 by Wm. WERHAN, J.P., Mr. A.M.L. BRAINARD and Miss Jennie McWILLIAMS. All of Post twp. ~Postville Review, September 30, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall ~note: double wedding, the other couple was Sickles-York. | ||
| BRANDT - DOW | Getting married on the sly is becoming a popular pasttime. After thirty days of wedded life, Melvin Brandt and his wife, the former Mabel Dow of Decorah, announce they were married at Farmersburg on April 10, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walter. ~Postville Herald, May 14, 1920 ~contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BRANDT - HARNACK | Friedrich
Wilhelm Heinrich Brandt and Maria Albertine Harnack,
married February 12, 1889 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul
Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W.
Bareis. Submitter's note: Maria subsequently married
Johann Joachim Heinrich Schroeder on December 18, 1906 -- Married this week: Mr. Henry BRANDT and Miss Mary HARNACK. ~Postville Review, February 16, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
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| BRANNON - QUIRK | Record #1326
THE STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County, ss: I, Robert Quirk do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with P. H. Brannon, of Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, and that he is at least 31 years of age; and that I am acquainted with Katie I. Quirk, she is at least 33 years of age... Robert Quirk Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20th day of February A. D. 1889. F. H. Paul, Clerk of the Court. License Issued for the Marriage of P. H. Brannon and Katie I. Quirk on the testimony of Robert Quirk. CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE. To The Circuit Court of Delaware County: This certifies, That on the 20th day of February A.D. 1889, at Manchester in said county of Delaware, according to laws and by authority, I duly Joined in Marriage P. H. Brannon and Katie I. Quirk. Given under my hand, the 26th day of February A. D. 1889 ... Rev. M.Z. Quirk, Catholic Priest. Returned and filed on the 26th day of February. A. D. 1889. ~source: Marriage Records 1844-1930,Clerk of the District Court, Book D, Page 278, Record #1326 LDS microfilm #1065153 ~contributed by Constance Diamond |
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| BRAY - FULLER | Carolyn Fuller, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Fuller of McGregor and Harlan Bray, son of Mr. And Mrs. Lawrence Bray of Postville, were married Saturday Oct. 28 in the Methodist church at McGregor. The Rev. Leon Wallace, pastor officiated. Mrs. W.H. Martin sang “ I love you truly” accompanied by Mrs. Nettie Coon, organist. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultz, the latter a sister of the bride. Brenda Dundee of Waterville was flower girl and Greg Schultz was ring bearer. Sherman Dundee and Norman Powers were the ushers. A reception was held in the church parlors following the ceremony. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. H.H. Henkes and Mrs. Earl Lepker of Harpers Ferry, Beverly Starkey of Postville and Nancy Mead, Judy Siegele and Janie Rubendall of McGregor. Bernadine Jensen had charge of the guest book and gifts. ~McGregor North Iowa Times, Nov. 10, 1955 - contributed by their daughter, Cindy Bray Lovell | ||
BREESER
- MEYER |
Phyllis Meyer and Walt Breeser. Married July 20, 1946 at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Albin. Minister: Rev. Paul Franzmeier ~from a local newspaper - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BRESNAHAN - BUSNESS | Neil Virgil
Bresnahan born Waukon, IA (son of Raymond & Fern
Bresnahan) to Busness, Sandra Jean Busness born Allamakee
County, IA (daughter of Lester & Frances Busness) on
August 8, 1964 at St. Mary's Hanover by Rev. Vincent
Simon. ~Bresnahan Family Bible - contributed by Lori
Bresnahan ----- Hanover – St. Mary’s Catholic Church was the scene of the wedding at 11 Saturday of Miss Sandra Busness and Veil V. Bresnahan. The Rev. Vincent Simon performed the ceremony which was followed by a dinner for 150 guests at the Farm Bureau building. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Busness of Waterville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bresnahan. The bride wore a lace grown and carried pink mums and carnations. Her veil was held by a pearl tiara. Light blue satin brocade dresses were worn by the bridal attendants, Miss Sheryl Bresnahan of Ames, sister of the bridegroom maid of honor, and DiAnn Tolander of Waterville. Their flowers were pink and white carnations. Richard Hermanson of Dorchester served as best man and Dennis Bresnahan of Waukon with his brother’s groomsman, Ray O’Hare and Rodney Kelly ushered. Ricky Larson was ringbearer and Misses Lori Bresnahan and Miss Cheryl Busness, sisters of the couple were flower girls. The couple will make their home on a farm north of Waukon. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; Sepember 9, 1964 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| BRESNAHAN - O'CONNOR | Timothy Bresnahan, Jr (son of Timothy & Ellen Bresnahan) of Hanover, Iowa to Bridget Frances O'Connor (born County Cook, Ireland; daughter of Joseph O'Connor) November 25, 1909 at the Nativity Church, 37th St Southside, Chicago IL. witnesses - Leo Bresnahan, Nora O'Connor, Hannah O'Connor and MJ Flynn officiated by Rev. Father Rice. ~Bresnahan Family Bible - contributed by Lori Bresnahan | ||
| BRESNAHAN - TEFF | Dennis
Michael Bresnahan (son of Raymond & Fern Bresnahan)
born Waukon, IA to Suzanne Katherine Teff (daughter of Mr
& Mrs. Chris Teff) on May 20, 1967 at St. Mary's
Dorchester, IA by Rev. William O'Brian ~Bresnahan Family
Bible - contributed by Lori Bresnahan ---- Dorchester – Miss Suzanne Kay Teff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Teff, exchanged marriage vows Saturday with Dennis Bresnahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bresnahan. The wedding took place at 10 in St. Mary’s Catholic church with the Rev. William O’Brien officiating. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and an elbow-length bouffant veil held by a pearl crown. She carried red roses. The bride’s sister, Miss Janet Teff and Miss Barbara Teff were her maid of honor and bridesmaid respectively. Their Empire gowns were of turquoise chiffon and lace. They wore matching headpieces with bouffant veils and carried turquoise and white carnations. Alan Bresnahan served as his brother’s best man and Michael O’Hare was groomsman. Robert Teff, brother of the bride, and Gary Ward ushered. A reception for 250 guests took place in the church fellowship hall. The bridal couple, now on a trip to Wisconsin Dells, will live in Waukon where the bridegroom farms. The bride is employed by Control Data, Spring Grove, Minn. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 22, 1967 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
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| BRIGGS - EULEY | Married. At the residence of the bride's father, near Castalia, by Rev. J. THORNTON, Mr. Chas. BRIGGS and Miss Annie EULEY.~Postville Review, September 15, 1883 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BRIGHAM - WHOLLEY | Married. At the residence of the bride, at Postville, Iowa, by the Rev. SMITH, assisted by Rev. GARRISON, Mr. [F.or E.] BRIGHAM, of Decorah, and Miss Annie WHOLLEY of this place. The Review office, and scores of their friends, both at this place and Decorah, join in wishing them a long and prosperous life. ~Postville Review, March 19, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BRINK - BULMAN | Waukon – The marriage of Miss Linda Bulman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bulman, to Gayle Brink, son of R. and Mrs. Lee Brink, took place Saturday at 8 in the First Presbyterian church. The Rev. William Tjaden officiated. The bride’s street-length satin gown was trimmed with lace and pearls. Her shoulder-length veil was held by a pearl crown and she carried a Bible and roses. The couple was attended by Miss Gloria Brink, sister of the bridegroom, and Leonard Bulman, brother of the bride. Gary Brink and Ronald Ebner ushered. A reception for 100 was given in the church fellowship room. The couple will reside in Waukon where the bridegroom is employed by the IGA grocery store. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 5, 1965 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich | ||
| BROCKHAUSEN - NICOLAUS | Dr. B. Brockhausen married Louise Nicolaus from Elgin, Iowa on December 22, 1874 in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Witnesses were Anthony Staadt and Max Conrad. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church Records, Register of Copulations 1874 - contributed by Steven W. Bareis | ||
| BROOKMEIER - MEYER | At four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer, in this city, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Anna Meyer, to Mr. Wm. Brookmeier, Rev. M.O. Puhl tying the nuptial knot. An elegant wedding supper was served and about 50 invited guests participated in the festivities of the occasion. The couple will settle down to housekeeping on the old Paul Willman farm north of Postville with the best wishes of a host of friends. ~Postville Review, Dec 1, 1905 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BROOKS - BANGTSON | Darlene Louise Bangtson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Algodt Bangtson, Rockwell City, became the bride of Wendel D. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brooks, Waukon, at the Skaraborg Lutheran Church near Rockwell City. Rev. Ralph E. Hanson performed the double-ring ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Standing baskets of white gladiola and asters and twin candelabra decorated with fern and white satin bows, stood beside the altar. Edward Bangtson, Manson, brother of the bride, sang "O Perfect Love" before the ceremony and Wedding Prayer" and "Today O Lord" during the ceremony. He was accompanied by Lucille Johnson, Lohrville, cousin of the bride, who also played the nuptial music. Acolytes were Dennis Bangtson, Rockwell City, brother of the bride, and Steve Heim, Manson, nephew of the bride. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a white gown of imported rose point lace and nylon net over taffeta. The fitted bodice of lace featured a bateau neckline trimmed with iridescent sequins and pearls and had tiny cap sleeves. It buttoned down the back with self-covered lace buttons. The bodice joined the skirt in an escalloped effect in front. The full skirt of net had a front insert of lace and the back insert of lace ended in a chapel train. Tiny lace and sequin appliqués decorated the side net panels. Her jewelry was tiny pearl earrings and a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. Her fingertip veil of illusion net was held in place by a pointed tiara of sequins and pearls which matched the trim on her gown. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and white carnations tied with white lace ribbon and streamers. Carolyn Anderson, Rockwell City, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Linda Meusberger, Rockwell City, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Becky Bangtson, Ft. Dodge, niece of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Flower girls was Debra Palmer, Maynard, niece of the bridegroom. Cynthia Heim and David Bangtson both of Manson, niece and nephew of the bride, were ringbearers. They carried the rings in the hearts of majestic daisies. D. Barkley Pace, Richmond, Va., was bestman. Lyle Bechtel, Cedar Rapids, was groomsman. Kenneth Heim, Manson, nephew of the bride, was junior groomsman. Ushers were Art Bangtson, Ft. Dodge, brother of the bride, and Dale Heim, Manson, brother-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Algodt Bangtson, mother of the bride, wore a green chiffon print dress with white accessories and Mrs. Kenneth Brooks, mother of the bridegroom, wore a blue lace dress with white accessories. They both wore pink rose corsages. A reception was held in the church parlors. Ed Bangtson sang "Day of Golden Promise" and he and Lucille Johnson sang a duet "I Love You Truly". Julia E. McClure, Rockwell City, poured the coffee and Mrs. Dale Heim, the bride's sister, served the punch. Dining room hostesses were Mrs. Ed Bangtson and Mrs. Art Bangtson sisters-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Tom Meusberger served the four-tier wedding cake which she also had baked and decorated. Waitresses were Gloria and Arlene Taylor, Moorland; Sharon Nelson, Fonda; Lois Johnson, Lohrville; and Barbara Johnson, Rockwell City, all cousins of the bride. Mrs. Eldon Johnson, Mrs. Arnold Nelson, Sharon and Shirlee Anderson, Rockwell City, assisted at the serving table. Kitchen hostesses were aunts and cousins of the bride: Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Mrs. Orville Anderson, Rockwell City; Mrs. Clarence Bangtson, Mrs. Leonard Peterson, Mrs. Otto Johnson, Mrs. Nettie Persons, Lohrville; Mrs. Malte Johnson, Mrs. Herbert Johnson, Manson; Mrs. Conrad Taylor, Moorland; and Mrs. Earl Nelson, Fonda. Jean Folden, Rockwell City, had charge of the guest book. Sonja Berquist, Lohrville, and Carolyn Swenson, Jolley, took care of the gifts. The bride attended the Rockwell City schools and was employed in the office of Dr. P. W. Van Metre, Rockwell City until her marriage. The bridegroom attended the Waukon School and served 3 years in the army including in Japan for 2 years. He entered a school in Chicago, Ill. upon his discharge from the service. He graduated from there on June 5, 1959. After a short wedding trip the couple left to make their home in Philadelphia, Pa. ~newspaper clipping, July 1959 - contributed by Jim Fowler | ||
| BROOKS - LAUGHLIN | Married. At the residence of A.J. PATTERSON, in Des Moines, April 19, Mr. W.W. BROOKS, of Sibley, Iowa and Miss Emma LAUGHLIN, formerly of Postville. ~Postville Review, April 23, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BRORBY - SHAVER | Married. On Jan. 22nd, at the residence of J.E. GARMEN in this town, Paul BRORBY to Miss Lovie SHAVER ~Postville Review, February 1, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BROWN - MORIARTY | HYMENEAL. Mr. Maurice BROWN,
of Amber, Jones Co., Iowa, led to the altar on last
Tuesday, one of the fairest daughters of Allamakee Co.,
Miss Helen MORIARTY. The bride is known in Postville as a
most estimable young lady, whose beauty is only equalled
by her virtues. Of Mr. BROWN it is enough to say, that in
judgment of those who know him well, he is worthy of his
fair partner. Some of us would like to know, perhaps, why
he came here to woo and win the pride of Postville. The
officiating clergyman on the occasion was the Rev. Father
HOGAN. He sang High Mass, and was assisted by an
efficient choir, the chief singers being Miss Mamie
SHEEHY of Postville and Miss Helen SLATTERY, of Chicago.
The wedding breakfast, prepared at the home of the bride,
was a most enjoyable one, a real imitation of the
marriage feast of Cana. After the cloth was removed the
Rev. Father McELHINNEY, of Chicago, read the following
beautiful poem:
~Postville Review, June 4, 1897 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
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| BUCKENDAL - MEYER | J. Buckendal & Miss Meyer. Married February 15, 1885 at German Lutheran Church in New Albin. ~source: 'The First 100 Years of New Albin' - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BULMAN - VERTHEIN | Emma Frederika Verthein & Daniel Albert "Bert" Bulman, Married 20 September 1906 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa by F.W. Grossman, Minister. ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BURDICK - TAYLOR | HYMEN'S BONDS. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Postville, Iowa, on Wednesday evening Nov. 25th, 1891, by Rev. N.L. BURTON, Mr. Elbert E. BURDICK and Miss Luella A. TAYLOR. The groom is the eldest son of the editor of the Review. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. TAYLOR. ~extracted from the lengthly writeup in the Postville Review, November 28, 1891 - contributed by S. Ferrall | ||
| BURKE - BERNS | Waukon – The marriage of Mary Ann Berns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verni Berns, to Ray J. Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Burke of Dorchester, took place Tuesday at 8 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Hanover Township. The Rev. John Fagan officiated before an alter decorated with white gladiolus. Genevieve Bakewell was organist. Gerald Burke, brother of the bridegroom, and Richard Delaney were soloists. The bride’s gown of white lace and net over taffeta was fashioned with tapered sleeves and a scalloped neckline. Her lace trimmed veil was attached to a seed pearl crown, and she carried a white prayer book with streamers of lilies of the valley and rosebuds. Betty Lou Berns, the bride’s sister was maid of honor. She wore a matching headdress with her gown of of peacock blue net over taffeta, and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Thomas Burke served his brother as best man. Arthur Berns and James McCormick ushered. Verdine and Francis Berns, brothers of the bride were neolytes. Dinner for the immediate families was served at the home of the bride’s parents, followed by a reception in the afternoon. A wedding dance was given at Rainbow Gardens at Waterville in the evening. For traveling the bride wore a dust rose knit dress with white accessories. She has been employed by the Allamakee county extension service. The bridegroom is employed by the Allamakee County Dairy Breeders Association. They will live in Postville. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 23, 1955- contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich | ||
| BURLING - KETCHUM | Married. This Wednesday morning Mr. F. BURLING and Miss Flora KETCHUM. ~Postville Review, June 10, 1874 - contributed by Mary Durr | ||
| BURROUGHS - SHEFELBINE | Ephriam Stephen Burroughs & Emma Johanna Shefelbine. Married 26 Nov 1900 in Waukon by C.S. Stilwell, Justice of the Peace. ~Marriage certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker | ||
| BYRNE - WHALEN | John H. Byrne married Frances Whalen (daughter of Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) on 5 May 1896 in Lafayette Twp. Witness: Gertrude Whalen. ~Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1893-1903, pg 39 -contributed by CJ Bowden; note: Frances' father's name is spelled Kieran in marriage record. | ||
| BYRNES - PALMER | Waukon – Marriage vows were repeated Sept. 27 by Miss Patricia Ann Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Palmer of Waukon, and James Lawrence Byrnes. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Byrnes of Dorchester. The one o’clock ceremony was performed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church by the Rev. R. F. McEnany. Following a reception for 150 guests was given at the Waukon’s Veteran club. The new Mr. and Mrs. Byrnes are at home near Dorchester where the bridegroom farms. The bride, a former student at Upper Iowa university, is employed by Palmer Abstract Co. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 12, 1975 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |