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| DAINS - PACKARD | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents on June 6th, 1889 by Rev. W.H. McCUSKEY, of Frankville; Mr. Morton H. DAINS of Ludlow, Allamakee Co. Io, and Miss Emma A. PACKARD of Frankville, Iowa. The newly married pair after taking in the soldier's encampment at West Union, settled down for the present until their own house is finished, in a house belonging to Mr. DAINS' aunt, near his mother's residence. ~Postville Review, August 17, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAMAN - CALAHAN | June 3, 1941; Ruth Cahalan and Leo Daman; St. Pius Church, Cherry Mound ~Allamakee Journal, June 11, 1941 -contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DAMAN - CLARKE | Marriage of
Ellen Agnes (Nellie) Clarke and Amos Edward Daman: This is to certify that Amos Edward Daman and Helen Clarke were lawfully married on the 12 day of August 1912 According to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church and in conformity with the laws of the state of Iowa Rev. Michael Sheehan officiating, in the presence of William Garin and Gabrielle Merrill Witnesses, as appears from the marriage register of this church. Dated September 23, 1988. Rev. Duane Raftis, Pastor. ~Marriage certificate from St. Ann - St. Joseph church in Harpers Ferry - contributed by Jody Howard |
| DAVIDSON - MINERT | Married -On the 5th inst., by Rev R Ricker, Mr Francis E. DAVIDSON to Miss Elizabeth MINERT. ~Waukon Standard, April 22, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| DAVIS - FLACK | Mr. Cerns Ora Davis and Miss Gladys Marie Flack, of Waterville, were married Wednesay, May 17, 1933, at the home of Reverend R.L. Van Nice. They will make their home near Waterville. ~Waukon Republican and Standard, May 24,1933 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DAVIS - HOWES | Married. By Rev. LAUGHRAN at his residence in Waukon, Sept. 8th, 1880, Mr. John DAVIS, of Myron, and Mrs. Dr. A.D. HOWES, of Delphos, Kansas. ~Postville Review, Sept. 25, 1880 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAVIS - VAUGHN | Married. At Waukon, July 8th, by Rev. R. Smith, Mr.
JAMES C. DAVIS, of Patch Grove, Wis., and Miss NETTIE R.
VAUGHN, of Linton twp. ~Postville Review, July 10, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAWES - LASSEY | Married. At the residence of the bride's mother in Postville on October 19th, 1875, by Rev. C.A. MARSHALL, Mr. H.P. DAWES to Miss Sarah LASSEY. ~Postville Review, October 20, 1875 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAYTON - PRIOR | Married. At the residence of E.H. PRIOR, in this city, on Wednesday, May 16th, 1894, at 1 o'clock, p.m. Mr. Charles A. DAYTON, of Oelwein and Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. John PRIOR, of Postville. The couple took the 4:45 train for Oelwein, their future home, and a host of friends wish that their cup of happiness and prosperity may be filled to overflowing. The Review extends congratulations and wishes them well. ~Postville Review, May 19, 1894 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DEAL - DOBSON | Nelson Deal and Taca Dobson were married at the residence of the pastor, on Dec. 21, 1879 by Rev. R. Laughlin. Both parties from Post twp. ~likely Postville Review - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DEE - STOCK | Waukon- Zion Evangelical and Reformed church provided the setting Saturday for the marriage of Miss Carol Stock, daughter of the Earl W. Stocks, to Donald L. Dee, son of the Leonard Dees of Lansing. The ceremony was performed at 7:30 by the Rev. William E. Odenbach. Mrs. Richard Binder of Davenport attended her sister as matron of honor and bridesmaids were Mrs. Francis Garrett of Lansing and Miss Margery Flage of Waukon. Attending the bridegroom was Lawrence Reinke of Albia, best man, and Dale Hartong and Kenneth Leppert, both of Lansing. Richard Binder, Robert Stock, Robert Leppert and Curtis Gramlich, ushers. A reception was given in the Fellowship hall. The bride attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport and has been employed by the Veterans Memorial hospital. Mr. Dee farms with his father. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; March 15, 1959 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DEILY - MCNAMARA | Married. On the 25th inst., at Ossian, Mr. E. DEILY and Miss Lillie McNAMARA by Rev. L. P. MATHEWS. ~Postville Review, January 27, 1877 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| DETERS - CLAY | Manchester – Miss Charlene Marie Clay, became the bride of David Harold Deters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Deters of Waukon, Saturday at United Methodist church. The Rev. Walter Dimmlich performed the 2:30 ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Clay, wore a gown of knit lace styled with a jewel neckline, full sleeves and an A-line skirt with a chapel-length train. Her elbow-length veil was caught to a Camelot cap of matching lace and her flowers were a colonial arrangement of Tropicana roses. Maid of honor was Marlene Clay, twin sister of the bride. Also attending were; Mrs. Bill Iwen, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Jane Hanselman. Their Empire gowns were in apple green and white and featured jewel necklines and puff sleeves. Each carried a single yellow rose. The bridegroom was served by his twin brother, Michael Deters, as best man, Ron Clay, brother of the bride, and Bill Goettsch. Guests were seated by Mr. Iwen, Jim Wilson and Bill Sibley. Flower girl and ringbearer were Lisa and Bryan Iwen. A reception was given in the church social rooms with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haas, Oelwein, as hosts. On return from a wedding trip to northern Minnesota, the newlyweds will reside in Iowa City where Mr. Deters will work on his PH. D. degree and serve as a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa. He attended Dubuque Theological seminary. His bride attended the U. of I. and has been employed by the Winneshiek County Memorial hospital in Decorah. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 10, 1973 – contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DELL - MEYER | Wilhelm Dell and Bertha Meyer, married November 29, 1889 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| DEREMO - WHITE | Thayles Deremo of Elon and Miss White of Yellow River were married last Thursday in Waukon by C. S. Stilwell. In the evening Thayles parents invited a large number of young people in and dancing, music and games were indulged in and a splendid time was had until a late hour next morning. We join in wishing the newly wedded couple much happiness in the future. ~Waukon Standard, March 6, 1890 - contributed by Mary Durr; note: this article was sent to my mother by Evelyn Rudolf. Evelyn is connected to the White-Ewing genealogy and says Miss White is Charles W. White's daughter. |
| DILLE - CLAUSON | A big Norwegian wedding took place February 13, 1897 in Waterloo Township, the high contracting parties being Martin Dille and Miss Clara Clauson. ~Allamakee Journal, Lansing, Iowa - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DIXON - FITZGERALD | Joseph Dixon and Miss Stacia Fitzgerald, both of Hanover, were married May 31, by Father McCullough. They left on a honeymoon trip to the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition. ~Allamakee Journal, June 1898, Lansing, Iowa - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DODGE - KERR | On Feb. 8th, 1882 at the residence of the bride's father near Postville, by the Rev. C.S. NEWHALL, Mr. Joel DODGE, of Jasper Co., to Miss Asenath KERR of Postville. ~Postville Review, Feb. 11, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
DOEHLER -
PAULSON L-R: Mabel Doehler, Adolph Mathis, Annie Paulson, William Doehler, Otto Intlekofer, Dora Mathis |
Mr. William Doehler, of Village Creek, and Miss Annie Paulson, of this city, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church yesterday morning at 9 o’clock. Father Brady tied the knot that made them one before a Nuptial High Mass and they were attended by two couples, Mr. Otto Intlekofer and Miss Dora Mathis and Mr. Adolph Mathis and Miss Mabel Doehler. The attendants save Mr. Intlekofer were the groom’s nieces and nephew. The bride was becomingly gowned in pale blue, carrying white flowers, and looked most charming. The bridesmaids were attired in white costumes and the men wore the conventional black, making altogether one of the prettiest wedding parties that ever graced Immaculate Conception Church. After the ceremony the happy couple repaired to the home on North Second Street, where congratulations were extended and a most bounty full dinner partaken of by relatives and a few intimate friends. The bride is a most amiable and sensible young lady, possessed of good qualities of head and heart and will make a loving helpmate for the husband of her choice. The groom is a young business man of excellent character, being associated with his brother Gus, in the milling business, and we believe well worthy the woman he has chosen to love and protect. They will make their home at Village Creek where the best wishes of a host of friends, the Journal included, accompany them. ~Allamakee Journal, Febuary 4, 1903 - contributed by Sharon Stendel Pratt (granddaughter-in-law of Annie's sister, Ella Paulson Pratt), photo from the collection of Melvina Klier, grand niece of Mr. Doehler |
| DOHERTY - GUILFOIL | Lansing friends have received cards announcing the marriage in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 15, of Miss Mary Margaret Guilfoil and Mr. Russell Edward Doherty. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Dudley Guilfoil and the latter will be remembered as a former Lansing girl, Miss Margaret Gilroy. The young people will reside in Chicago, and this paper joins old friends of the mother in congratulations and best wishes. ~Allamakee Journal, February 19, 1941, Lansing Locals column ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| DONLAN - METTILLE | Waukon – St. Patrick’s Catholic church provided the setting Saturday at 10:30 for the marriage of Miss Mary Ann Mettille and James Donlan, son of the Raymond Donlans of Ridgeway. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph J. Slepicka. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mettille, chose an A-line gown of organza and lace styled with a square neckline, elbow-length sleeves and a chapel train. A floral, headpiece held her elbow-length veil and her flowers were orchids and stephanotis in a cascade bouquet. Miss Nancy Donlan, sister of the bridegroom served as maid of honor and Miss Cathy Werner was bridesmaid. They wore Empire gowns of blue with lace bodices and crepe skirts and carried bouquets of gladiolus. Francis Mettille, brother of the bride; was best man and Clem Donlan was groomsman. John Colsch and Joseph O’Connor ushered. A dinner and reception were given in the church parlors. Upon return from a trip to Canada, the couple will be at home in Waterloo. Mrs. Donlan, a graduate of the St. Joseph Mercy school of nursing in Dubuque, has employed by the Waukon Veterans hospital. Her husband works for the John Deere Co. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; August 7, 1967 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DOOLAN - BEUCHER | We are told that John DOOLAN and Carrie BEUCHER were united in matrimony at the Catholic church, Clermont, Wednesday. ~Postville Review, Dec 11, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DIXON - FITZGERALD | Joseph Dixon married Stacia Fitzgerald, Hanover, Allamakee co. ~no source given -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| DIXON - SULLIVAN | Oliver Dixon married Katherine Sulllivan Oct. 20,1903 in Wexford, Allamakee co. ~no source given -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| DIXON - McNERNEY | Wm. Dixon married Catherine McNerney Feb. 8,1875 in Dorchester, Allamakee co. ~no source given - contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| DONELAN - DUNGAN | Anthony Donelan and Esther Dungan (Duncan) married March 31, 1981, by Pastor Thomas Boilson at Wexford Catholic Church. ~Certificate of Marriage - contributed by Jean M. Perez |
| DOUGHERTY - PHALEN | Hugh DOUGHERTY took a wife in the comely Miss Lizzie PHALEN, of Postville. ~Postville Review, Waukon items column, January 26, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DOUGHERTY - McCRODEN | Celia McCroden (dau of Michael McCroden and Elizabeth Waldron) m Michael H. Dougherty 23 Sep 1890. ~St. Mary's church records (Lycurgus), currently being held at the Immaculate Conception rectory in Lansing - contributed by Kathy Ward |
| DOUGLAS - SANDERS | Married. Mr. C.M. DOUGLAS to Miss Ellen SANDERS, both of Postville. They were united Wednesday morning, September 4th, by Rev. GARRISON. Mr. and Mrs. DOUGLAS have the best wishes of their numerous friends in Postville. ~Postville Review, October 1, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DRESSER - PENNEKE | Married. In Monona, Sept. 27th, 1892, at the home of the bride, Mr. Wilbur C. DRESSER and Miss Anna PENNEKE. ~Postville Review, October 1, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DRESSER - SWENSON | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, in
Post township, at 12 o'clock noon, of Feb. 9th, 1898, by
Rev. J.Q. DICKENSHEETS, Mr. A.A. DRESSER and Miss Maria
L. SWENSON, all of Post township. Both of the contracting
parties have lived all their lives near Postville, and
are favorably known to all. The groom is the only son of
Alonzo DRESSER, residing a half mile north of town, and
the bride is the daughter of E. SWENSON, Esq., residing
at Bethel. Invitations were extended to relatives of both
families and a few particular friends, about forty in
all. ~Postville Review, February 11, 1898 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DREW - KILPATRICK | The marriage of Miss Luella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kilpatrick of Union Prairie township and James, son of Mrs. And Mrs. Frank Drew of Winneshiek county, took place yesterday morning at the West Ridge Catholic church, the pastor, Rev. Father J. F. McCaffrey, officiating at the ceremony and celebrating a nuptial mass. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, October 22, 1930 - contributed by Ann Krumme |
| DREW - RYAN | E. J. Drew of Decorah and Mary Ryan were married at West Ridge on Nov. 3rd by Father Slattery. ~Allamakee Journal, November 17, 1915 ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| DRISCOLL - WEYMILLER | Weymiller-Driscoll
vows spoken at St. Peter's in New Albin St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Albin, was the setting for the October 11, 1986 wedding at 3 p.m. in which Kimberly Lea Weymiller and Gregg Alan Driscoll exchanged vows. Rev. Milton J. Kading officiated. Parents of the couple are Ron and Lois Weymiller and Tom and Helen Driscoll. The bride was attended by Joann Perez of Cedar Rapids, who was matron of honor, and bridesmaids Debby Crane of New Albin" Sherry Weymiller of La Crosse, Wis., and Wanda Gordon of Toledo. The groom was attended by Todd Van Nest of St. Louis, Mo., who was best man, and groomsmen were Brian Driscoll of Cedar Rapids, Robert Turnis of Marion and Todd Weymiller of New Albin. Ushers were Tom Crane of New Albin and Gary Driscoll of Cedar Rapids. The bride wore a white satin gown trimmed with silk venise lace and beaded chantilly. It featured long lace bishop sleeves, a lace collar on a high neck, English net yoke and a semi-cathedral train of chantilly lace. Elizabeth Crane was flower girl. Ringbearers were Jason Crane of New Albin and Dustin Rhodes of Marion. Jane Staggemeyer was organist. Vocalists were Trish Bulman, Collette Kasten and Colleen Becker. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Opera House in Waukon, with Bonnie and Doug Weymiller and Robert and Mary Staggemeyer hosting. Audrey Leppert and Donna Dresselhaus were in charge of the guestbook. Linda Sires and Shirley Bulman cut the cake. Waitresses were Lori Dresselhaus, Jennifer Staggemeyer, Jeanette Waters, Janet and Sheryl Vonderohe. Orpha Weymiller and Joyce Vonderohe poured coffee. The bride is a 1979 graduate of Kee High School and a 1983 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College. The groom graduated from Marion High School in 1981. The couple are making their home in Marshalltown. The groom is employed by Drugtown Drug Stores in that city. The bride is a registered nurse at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. ~newspaper clipping from my grandma's scrapbook - contributed by Errin Wilker (not related to bride & groom) |
| DUNNING - LYTLE | The marriage of Mr. D.V. DUNNING, son of Harrison DUNNING, and Miss Jane LYTLE, daughter of Matthew Lytle, took place at the residence of the bride's parents, near Luana, on Wednesday, Feb. 17th, at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.FISHER, of Luana. Upwards of 125 guests were present and partook of an excellent dinner furnished for the occasion. One noticable feature of the gathering was the unusual representation of ages. Around the same table where sat the blushing bride and groom were three grandmas of the happy couple, also the great aunt and uncle of the groom. It is seldom that hoary age and beautiful youth are thus permitted to mingle in such festivities. Those present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. BRANCH and O.D. OATHOUT, of Elkader; Mother JAMISON, of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. T.C. HALL, of Edgerton, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. WARNER and Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS, of Postville; Miss FONDA, of Stacyville, and Mr. and Mrs. HOWARD, of Monona. Presents also came from Jennie and Ivy LYTLE, of Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. HOLLIDAY, Fairbault, Minn.; and Mrs. W.L. SNYDER, Toledo, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. DUNNING intend after a short wedding trip to settle on the old OATHOUT homestead, where they will begin married life. ~Postville Review, February 20, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DUNNING - PEARSON | Henry DUNNING and Miss Mattie PEARSON, of Hardin, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. PEARSON, on Saturday evening of last week, Rev. ACKERMAN, of Luana, officiating. The Review extends congratulations and wishes the happy pair long life and happiness. ~Postville Review, March 18, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DUPUIS - TRIPP | Charles F. DUPUIS and Estella TRIPP were married last Friday evening in Postville at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. TRIPP. The parties are all of Postville. They will occupy a portion of J.H. SANDER's residence north of the congregatonal church. ~Postville Review, May 23, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DURNO - ESTELL | Married. At the residence of the brides parents, in Belvidere, Ill. Sept, 13th, 1883, by the Rev. J. COKEN, John DURNO to Miss Lucinda E. ESTELL. ~Postville Review, September 22, 1883 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DURNO - LUKENBILL | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Ossian, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 9th, 1898, by Rev. S.W. POLLARD, Mr. Wm. E. DURNO and Miss Elizabeth LUKENBILL, all of Postville. Both the contracting parties are well and favorably known in this community, having grown to man and womanhood in our midst, and that their path in this holy union may be strewn with sunshine instead of shadow, and that health, wealth and prosperity may be with you through all the coming time is the worst the Review would wish you, and a host of friends will join us in it. Mr. and Mrs. Durno will begin housekeeping at once in the John MOIR residence, corner of Military and Post streets which has already been elegantly refitted and furnished. ~Postville Review, February 11, 1898 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DURNO - PLATT | A very pretty wedding, simple in its arrangements, but withal a delighful and impressive nuptial event, was that of Miss Birdie M. Platt and Edwin Pearl Durno, of Postville, Iowa, who united their fortunes in the sacred ties of marriage at the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Mary Platt, 18 W. Fourteenth street, Monday evening -- says the Dubuque Times. The nuptials were solemnized in the presence of their relatives only, the bride and groom being unattended. The Rev. Hugh D. [?Atchison] of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal church, spoke the words which joined the happy couple together for life. The congratulations and best wishes of all present were tendered at he conclusion of the ceremony. The colors of the nuptials were pink and white and htis scheme was carried throughout the decorations. The parlors were profuse in American Beauties, carnations and maiden hair ferns. the table in the dining room was most tastefully decorated with carnations and ferns and from the table to the chandelier were festooned bands of pink and white, making a pretty effect. Exquisite refreshments were served by Boldt. the bride was very pretty in her gown of blue silk crepe with trimmings of panne velvet to match and rainbow chiffon and embroidered applique. She carried American beauty roses. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs. Mary Platt and of the late I.M. Platt, who for many years was one of Dubuque's leading business men and most highly respected citizens. she was born and reared in Dubuque and is a young woman of sweet disposition and charming manner. The groom is well known in this city, which was his home for nine years, during which time he was with the firm Christman & Healey. He is a young man of the highest character and manly qualities. Both young people have a wide acquaintanceship and are held in inestimable esteem by all their friends. If it were necessary this fact was attested by the many beautiful and costly remembrances received by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Durno departed on the Milwaukee for Postville, where Mr. [wrinkle in paper] hardware firm of [wrinkle ?Durno] & Nicolay. They will make that city their future home. The guests from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. George L. Durno, parents of the groom, of Springville, Iowa; Mrs. G.C. Sumerfield, sister of the bride, and daughter, Miriam, Miss Carrie Witkowsky, Miss Pauline Harris and Mark Platt, brother of the bride, all of Chicago. [remainder cut off] ~Postville Review, March 20, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall |