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| SALZGABER - THOMA | At the German Lutheran church, on Thursday, April 5, 1884 [transcribers note: should be 1894], Mr. Louis SALZGABER and Miss Sovina THOMA, the Rev. J. GASS officiating. ~Postville Review, April 7, 1894 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SAMS - SNYDER | MARRIED. At the M.E. parsonage on Nov. 26th by Rev. E.J. LOCKWOOD; Mr. Richaard SAMS to Miss Lizzie SNYDER. After a short wedding trip to Sioux Falls, they will make their home with the groom's father, Mr. Jas. SAMS. ~Postville Review, November 29, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SANDERS - COYLE | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's mother in Postville, Iowa, on Wednesday evening, June 16, 1886, by Rev. J.W. FERNER, Mr. John SANDERS and Miss Jessie COYLE all of Postville. The groom has grown from infancy to manhood in our midst and is counted one of our most promising and successful young merchants, steady, reliable and in every way worthy of the prize he has won. The bride has not resided here so long, but still long enough to be universally esteemed for her natural and acquired abilities, her quiet and unassuming ways and her goodness of heart. Her education and accomplishments fit her to adorn any station in life to which she may be called. The company consisted almost exclusively of the relatives of the groom and was not large, but was one of the pleasantest little wedding parties, in all its details, that we ever attended. [extracted from a lengthly article] ~Postville Review, June 19, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SANDERS - POMEROY | Married. At the residence of the bride's father in Calamus, Wis., March 1, 1077, by Rev. W. Van Driessen, Mr. H.A. Sanders, of Postville, to Miss Clara A. Pomeroy. ~Postville Review, March 13, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall - note: obviously the date is a typo in the paper |
| SAWDEY - PEARSON | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, Hardin, Iowa, Wednesday evening at eight o'clock, Dec. 21st, 1898, by the Rev. B.C. BARNES, Mr. Wilbur Edward SAWDEY of Chamberlain, S.D., and Miss Georgia Mae PEARSON. It was the good fortune of a represenative of the Review to be present on this happy occasion and participate in the enjoyment of the hour. A goodly number of relatives and a few other friends were guests of the family and many rich presents were left as a token of friendship and good will. Supper was announced in good season, and a bountiful and rich repast it was, leaving nothing to be desired. Mrs. PEARSON knows well how to preside on such an occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Sawdey will remain until after the holidays, when they will go to their "ranche" home in South Dakota. In that prairie land the Review and their many other friends wish them joy, health, happiness and properity through all the coming years. This life cannot all be sunshine, whether on the prairie or in the forest, but wherever we are, if we live as we should, we can gather gleams of brightness all along this way. May fortune deal kindly with our friends, and add blessings with every summer sephyr and even with the wintry blasts [remainder illegible] ~Postville Review, December 23, 1898 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SAWYER - MOTT | MARRIED. At the home of the bride, in Postville on 31st of November [I believe this is a typo, due to the date of this paper and should be October], by Rev. S.F. SMITH, Mr. W.G. SAWYER and Miss C.T. MOTT, both of Postville. ~Postville Review, November 10, 1875 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SAWYER - RUSSELL | Luana wedding, written by
H.J. BOWDER. Wedding occasions are enjoyable. Then neighbors are brought together until the house made roomy is filled. The nature of the occasion adds much. The lights seem brighter and the music richer. All anxiety centers around the appearance of the estimable couple who are so soon to become "husband and wife together". The two appear; the 'knot' is tied; congratulations are given; and then all with so much of god cheer sit together about tables bountifully and tastily spread. Such an occasion was enjoyed Thursday evening, April 14th, at W.W. RUSSELL's of Luana, when his only daughter, Helen M., was led by Delorma F. SAWYER under the green arch where they were joined in marriage by Rev. H.J. BOWDER, of Luana. The bride and groom are followed to their excellent farm home, north of Luana, by the well wishes of their many friends. Among the donors with their gifts are the following: Mr. and Mrs. W.W. RUSSELL & Mr. and Mrs. W.H. RUSSELL, a set of silver knives and forks Mrs. E.W. SAWYER, a set of silver tablespoons Mr. and Mrs. Hilas BURNHAM, a silver pickle castor Rev. A.U. HUTCHINS, silver cake stand Dr. E.A. HUTCHINS & family, one table spread, dozen napkins, dozen towels and a set of dishes, 83 pieces Mr. and Mrs. A. HUTCHINS & family, set of silver knives Mrs. C. HUTCHINS, pin cushion and sachett Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BARBER, tea set of cut glass Mr. and Mrs. O.D. HOPKINS, table linen Miss Clara HOPKINS, pair of pillow shams & tidy Miss Jennie REESE, pin cushions Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LANG & Carrie, table linen and towels Mrs. H.J. BOWDER, a repousse plaque C.C. THORNTON, a rocking chair. ~Postville Review, April 23, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHARRA - KROGMANN | August Scharra (Schara) and
Anna Maria Johanna Krogmann, married November 19, 1889 by
Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHARA - CLEMENT |
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE (Special)
-- Miss Sondra Clement, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Clement, of rural Postville, became the bride of Mr.
Ronald Schara, son of ~Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Schara, also
of Postville, on Dec. 22, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor E. O. Ellefson
performed the ceremony. The bride given in marriage by
her father, wore a dress of white satin with a scooped
neckline edged with imported Italian lace. The bodice of
the gown also featured long sleeves. The floor length
skirt featured a bustle back and a chapel train. Her
finger-tip veil of silk net was attached to a headpiece
accented with pearls. The bridal bouquet consisted of
figi mums in a cascade design with red berries and green
leaves. Julie Austad, of Decorah was maid of honor, Lynda
Hughes, Omaha, Neb., and Julie Waters, Canton, S. D.,
were bridesmaids. Gayle Schara, Austin, Minn., was junior
bridesmaid. Robyn Schara, Austin, Minn., was miniature
bride. Each of the attendants were dressed identically in
red satin floor-length gowns featuring a scooped neckline
and bellshaped skirt. They wore tiarras and evening
length white gloves. Each carried a lighted white candle
with red satin roses.Robert Schara, brother of the
bridegroom, was best man. Carsten Clement, brother of the
bride, and Edmond Bronson, friend of the groom, were
groomsmen. Douglas Clement, brother of the bride was
junior groomsman. Richard Schara, brother of the
bridegroom, was ring bearer. The bride's mother wore a
light green brocade dress with black accessories. The
groom's mother wore a cocoa brown lace dress with brown
accessories. Both wore white mum corsages. Following the
ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors for
250 guests. Mary Jane Schara, sister of bridegroom, was
in charge of the guest book. Host and hostess were Mr.
and Mrs. George Waters, Canton, S. D., aunt and uncle of
the bride. Shirley Tieskotter of Decorah and Sharon Gripp
of Minneapolis, served punch. Services were Mrs. Duane
Snyder, Linda Gipp, Lois Myrah, Louise Hoyme, Mrs. James
Moen, Mrs. Ronald Hovey Galene Nelson and Mrs. Daryl
Bergan. Waitresses were Lois Gipp, Lilah Estrem, Janeen
and Merldeen Ellingson, Mrs. Gary Tekippe and Gayla
Olson. Cake servers were Mrs. Edward Clement, aunt of the
bride, and Mrs. Howard Viste, cousin of the bride who
made the cake assisted by Mrs. Eric Egge. Coffee servers
were Mrs. Norman Hoyme, Decorah and Mrs. Evart Hughes,
Postville, aunts of the bride. The bride is a graduate of
Decorah High School and is presently extension secretary
for the department of Botany, Iowa State University,
Ames.The bridegroom is a graduate of Postville High
School and is a student at Iowa State university, Ames,
majoring in Fish and Wildlife Management. The couple is
at home at 1013 Pammel Court, Ames. (a picture of Sondra
and Ronald cutting their wedding cake was with the
article) ~clipping, contributed by Mary Durr |
| SCHELLHAMMER - FRITZ | Johann George Schellhammer and Katherine Fritz, married September 17, 1887 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHENCK - LISHER | From the West Union Gazette - At the home of the bride's parents in this city, Monday morning, July 8, Mr. John L. SCHENCK and Miss Myrtle LISHER. The happy couple left at once for a wedding journey to the groom's home at Middleton, Ohio. They will be at home after August 1, at New Hampton. Congratulations on the event are general and hearty. ~Postville Review, July 20, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHLIEMANN - LEITHOLD | As pretty a matrimonial surprise as was ever perpetrated on the people of Postville took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.N.Leithold in this city at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning, September21, 1912, when their daughter, Miss Delia, was united in wedlock with Mr. Ernest E. Schliemann of Blacks, California, the Rev.J.F. Childress officating. Following the ceremony a splendid wedding breakfast was served and shortly afterward the couple boarded the Rock Island passenger and started for their new home in the vicinity of Sacramento, where they will at once settle down to housekeeping on the groom's ranch of several hundred acres. The bride is one of Postville's very best girls, a young lady of education and refinement, a fine musician, even tempered and of sunny disposition, whose gracious and affable manners have drawn around her a large circle of close and admiring friends,with whom the Review joins in the wish that the richest blessing of earth may be with you and yours throughout a long and blissful wedded life. ~Postville Review, September 27, 1912- contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHOH - BEARDMORE | Dorchester- Mt. Hope
Presbyterian church was the setting Sunday evening for
the wedding of Miss Jane Beardmore, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Beardmore, and Leon Schoh, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Schoh, The Rev. Ch. H. Willemssen officiated. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ruby Beardmore, as
maid of honor, and Miss Delores Beardmore, her cousin, as
bridesmaid. Sharon Beardmore was flower girl. Gaylord
Schoh, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Lloyd
Dehning was groomsman. Ushers were Fred Thiele and Bob
Bulman, and Dennis Oseth was ring bearer. A reception was
given in the church parlors. The couple will make their
home on a farm near Dorchester. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette;
September 3, 1951 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich A note from the bride: "....our wedding, which was held on Sept. 2, 1951 has an error that I would like you to correct. It reads ...and Miss Delores Beardmore, her cousn, as bridesmaid. It should read ... and Miss Delores Weber, her cousin, as bridesmaid". Thank you. Jane Beardmore Schoh. [note added 6/23/07] |
| SCHRIBER - BOES | To the Circuit Court of Alamakee County: This certifies, That on the 1st day of October A.D. 1870 at Waukon in said County, according to law, and by authority, I duly joined in Marriage L. M. Schriber and Sophia Boes. Given under my hand, the 1st day of October A.D. 1870. Returned and filed on the 1st day of October A.D. 1870. /S/ C. S. Stilwell, J.P. /S/ J.W. Pratt, Clerk by Hall. ~Allamakee County Marriage Record #3 Page 573 - contributed by Jacob O. Fritz |
| SCHROEDER - KOENIG / KONIG |
Married. At the Lutheran parsonage, by Rev. Bockelman, on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 1900, Mr. George Schroeder and Miss Mary Konig. The League of St. Paul's church presented the couple with an elegant Bible in token of esteem. They will reside in Postville, in the fine residence recently purchased of August Tangeman, where their many friends wish them joy and prosperity. ~Postville Review, January 12, 1900 - contributed by S. Ferrall - note: in another article, same paper, the bride's surname is spelled Koenig. |
| SCHROEDER - KROGMAN | Married. Wednesday morning, March 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Krogman, in Elkader, occurred the marriage of their daughter Meta and John H.W. Schroeder, of Postville, Rev. G.F. Braun officiating. The worthy young couple will make their home on a farm near Postville. ~Postville Review, March 13, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHULER - GOBEN | Married. At Monona, on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, 1893, by the Rev. Father McGRAFF, of Charles City, Mr. Raymond SCHULER and Miss Emma GOBEN, both of Postville. The ceremony was witnessed only by the relatives and a few immediate friends of the bride and groom, and was very impressive. A reception was given at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. NICK's on Thursday and was heartily enjoyed by those present. This estimable young couple have a host of friends in Postville and vicinity with whom the Review joins in wishing a long and pleasant journey on the sea of life. Mr. and Mrs. SCHULER will commence housekeeping at once in the southeast part of town. ~Postville Review, September 23, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHULTE - DUFFY | Waukon – Marriage vows were repeated Saturday morning at 9 by Shirley Duffy and Lloyd H. Schulte in a ceremony read by the Rev. John McDonald in St. Patrick’s church. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy of Waukon. Mr. Schulte’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Schulte of Dorchester. Given in marriage by her brother, Howard Duffy, the bride wore a ballerina-length gown of net and lace over satin. The lace bodice had a scoop neckline and long tapered sleeves. Her fingertip veil was fastened to a crown of seed pears and she carried red roses. Jennie Duffy, the maid of honor, and Mrs. Gregory Schulte and Jeaneile Schulte, bridesmaid wore pastel gowns fashioned like the bride’s. Gregory Schulte served as best man for his brother. Theodore Kelly and John J. McCormick were groomsmen and Leon Schulte, Donald Heffern and Elmer Troendle ushered. Peggy Bresnahan and Mary Regan were flower girls. Music was provided by Maureen Quillan organist, and Richard Delaney and Mark Kelly, soloists. A reception was given from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Country club. Cpl. Schulte, who has served in the air force two years, is stationed in Puerto Rico. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 25, 1955 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| SCHULTE - KILPATRICK | Waukon – Marriage vows were exchanged Saturday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church by Miss Diane Kilpatrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kilpatrick, and Robert Schulte, son of the Vincent Schultes of Dorchester. The Rev. John McDonald officiated at the 10:30 ceremony. Fashioned of nylon lace over taffeta, the bride’s gown had a sequined scalloped neckline and long sleeves. The hemline had matching scallops. Her fingertip veil was held by a crown and she carried a missal topped with an orchid. Her attendants included Miss Marie Howes, Cedar Rapids, maid of honor; Miss Sherry Drew, also of Cedar Rapids, and Miss LaVonne Schulte, Dorchester, bridesmaids. They were gowned in coral sheaths with draped overskirts. Thomas Schulte of Dorchester, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Serving as groomsmen were Dale Schwartzhoff, Dorchester, and Clark Kilpatrick, Keith Kilpatrick and Matt Schulte ushered. A receptection for 200 guests was given in the Farm Bureau hall. The bride has been employed by Souvenir Pen and Pencil Co., in Cedar Rapids. Her husband is employed by Midland Co-op Co. of Spring Grove, Minn., where the couple will live after Sept 1. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 24, 1964 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| SCHULTE - OLSON | Waukon – The marriage
of Miss Carole Ann Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold
Olson, and Thomas Schulte, son of the Vincent Schultes of
Dorchester, took place Saturday at St. Patrick’s
Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Slepicka officiated at
the 10:30 ceremony. The bride chose a gown of sheer over taffeta and an elbow-length veil caught to a jewel crown. She carried yellow roses and lavender mums. Her attendants were Miss Patricia Olson, maid of honor, Miss LaDonne Schulte and Mrs. Dale Schwartzhoff. They wore lavender organza gowns and had bouquets of pompons. Robert Schulte of Spring Grove, Minn., served as best man. Daniel Schulte and Mr. Schwartzhoff were groomsmen. A reception for 250 guests was given in Veteran’s hall, after which the couple left for the northern states. The bride has been employed by the Turner Co., Cedar Rapids. Her husband is an employe of Midland Co-op, in Waukon, where they will make their home ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; August 9, 1965 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| SCHULTE - RYAN | Waukon-Shirley Ann Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan, and Leon Schulte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schulte, were married Saturday morning at St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Union Prairie township. The Rev. John Fagan performed the ceremony at 9. Genevieve Bakewell played nuptial music, and Richard Delaney sang. Mrs. Donald McGraw of Fort Knox, Ky., served as matron of honor for her sister, Karen Schulte and Teresa Ryan were bridesmaids, Colleen Gremme and Vicki McLain were flower girls. Attending the bridegroom were Elmer Troendle as best man and James Ryan and Take Kelly as groomsmen. John McMorrow and Keith Fahey ushered. An afternoon reception was given at the Ryan home. The couple will live on a farm. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; August 7, 1955 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| SCHULTZ - BAUDER | Heinrich Johann Schultz and Wilhelmina Bauder, nee Freitag married February 28, 1878 by Pastor Theodore Deichmann. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHULTZ - BUSACKER | Wilhelm Johann Heinrich Schultz and Emma Doris Hanna Busacker, married March 18, 1886 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHULTZ - HARNACK | Joachim Schultz and Anna K. Harnack, married October 30, 1885 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHULTZ - KROGMANN | Charles Johann Joachim Schultz and Anna Maria Dorothea Krogmann, married September 30, 1885 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHULTZ - KUHSE | The marriage of Miss Esther Kuhse of Farmersburg and Eldo Schultz of Postville took place at the bride's home near Farmersburg at 11 o'clock on Wednesday morning, November 12, 1930, the double ring ceremony being performed by Rev. Robt. E. AveLallemont of Farmersburg, pastor of the Lutheran church. The attendants were Emily Schultz of Monona, a niece of the groom, and Harlan Kuhse, a brother of the bride. The bride was attired in a frock of light navy blue silk crepe and carried a shower bouquet of white and pink [remainder cut off] ~Postville Review, November 20, 1930 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHULTZ - LENTH | Frederick J. Henry Schultz
and Louise Charlotte Sophia Lenth, married November 22,
1889 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SCHULTZ - RUEF | MARRIED. Miss Julia RUEF of Clermont and Henry C. SCHULTZ of Postville. At the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday, June 22nd, by Rev. SCHANKE, of Elgin. ~Postville Review, July 1, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHULTZ - SCHULTZ | A joyous wedding was consummated at Wm. SCHULTZ' on Christmas evening, when August SCHULTZ and Dorothea SCHULTZ were united in marriage, by Rev. NEWMAN. Mr. SCHULTZ is a brother of John and Charley, and will reside on a part of the SWENSON farm. ~Postville Review, December 27, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHULTZ - THOMA | Charles Johann Schultz and
Anna Barbara Thoma, married March 6, 1881 by Pastor
Johann Knie. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis -- MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Fred. THOMA, in Grand Meadow, Clayton Co., Iowa, March 6th, 1881, by Rev. John KNIE; Mr. Charles J. SCHULTZ and Miss Annie B. THOMA. Both are from Grand Meadow and the parents of this newly married pair are well known. ~Postville Review, March 12, 1881 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SCHRIBER - BOES | L. M. Schriber and Sophia
Boes, married October 1, 1870 in Waukon, by C.S.
Stilwell, Justice of the Peace. ~Certificate of marriage - contributed by Jacob O. Fritz |
| SCHROEDER - LOEFFLER | Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm
Schroeder and Dorothea Wilhelmina Loeffler (Christine),
married September 25, 1884 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| SEAMONDS - WALKER | Married. Mr. S.R. SEAMONDS, and Miss Nettie WALKER, of Hardin, at the residence of the brides father, Thursday, Dec. 7th, 1873. By Rev. R.D. McCORMACK. ~Postville Review, December 17, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SEBASTIAN - SPRING | New Hampton — Miss Ella Spring, daughter of Mrs. Jacob Spring, Corbing, and Robert Sebastian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sebastian, Postville, were married Mar. 31 in the Baptist church, Corning. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Bean. The bride has operated a beauty shop here for the past four years. The groom has leased a filling station at Postville where they will live. ~Waterloo Sunday Courier April 7, 1944 -contributed by Cindy Lovell |
| SEITZ - MAY | Miss Patricia May, daughter of Mrs. Charles Davis of Postville, became the bride of Norman Seitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Seitz of Waukon, Saturday afternoon August 8, at 2:00 o'clock. The vows were performed by Rev. Curtis Webster in the Forest Mills U. B. Church. Mrs. Otis Stockman of Luana presided at the organ and accompanied Miss Shirley Price who sang, "I Love You Truly" and "Always". The bride, given in marriage by her brother, James May, wore a gown of pale pink brocaded organdy over taffeta. Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink roses with lily of the valley streamers, on a white bible. Mrs. Charles Ewing, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a pink net floor length gown over taffeta with a picture hat to match. She carried a bouquet of roses. Charles Ewing, Jr., Waterloo, attended his friend as best man. Ushers were Keith Ewing and Charles Davis of Postville. A reception was held following the ceremony. A three tier wedding cake centered the serving table. Friends of the couple assisted with the serving. The couple will make their home in Waterloo where Mr. Seitz is employed. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and family of Corvallis, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ewing of Tama and Mrs. James Denner of Waterloo. ~Postville Herald, hand dated 1953 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| SHALANDER - JOHNSON | Married - July 5th, 1869 by Rev. DS Starr, at his residence in Waukon, Mr. Parle Shalander to Miss Carrie Johnson, both of Center. ~Waukon Standard, July 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| SHEPHERD - CARPENTER | MARRIAGE. At ten o'clock Wednesday morning took place the marriage of Arthur SHEPHERD of Postville and Miss Edna Grace CARPENTER of this city. [extracted from a long write-up] ~Postville Review, September 17, 1909 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SHEPHERD - POWERS | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride, in Postville, Oct. 15th, 1888 by Rev. J.O. THRUSH, Mr. Jas. I. SHEPHERD and Miss Velma POWERS. ~Postville Review, October 20, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SHERIFF - SPORES | Merlin Sheriff of Lansing and Miss Dorothy Spores of Harpers Ferry were united in marriage by Reverend Van Nice at his residence. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sheriff, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. ~Waukon Republican-Standard, Dec. 23, 1931 ~contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SHORTREED - ERVIN | MARRIED. At the Residence of, and by, Rev. J. L. PAINE, on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, 1876, Mr. Thomas SHORTHREED and Miss Dora R. ERVIN, all of Postville. ~Postville Review, September 27, 1876 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SICKLES - YORK | MARRIED. At Forest Mills, Iowa, Sept. 24th, 1882 by Wm. WERHAN, J.P., Mr. Henry E. SICKLES and Miss Eliza J. YORK. At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. A.M.L. Brainard and Miss Jennie McWilliams. All of Post twp. ~Postville Review, September 30, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SILL - HELMING | Married. In Ludlow twp, on the 23rd, Rev. Herman SILL, of Minnesota, to Miss Minnie, daughter of Mrs. Charlotte HELMING, also at the home of the bride. ~Postville Review, November 1, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SIMMONS - COATES | MARRIED. In Postville, Jan. 23rd, 1882, by Rev. H.E. WARNER, Mr. Wm. SIMMONS of Frankville and Miss Jennie COATES, of Post. ~Postville Review, February 11, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SIMON - MORAN | Albert J. Simon married Mary Irene Moran June 6, 1899 ~no source included with this record - contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SIMPSON - FULSOM | Married. At the residence of Wm. Simpson, April 18, by Rev. C.P. Mead, Mr. Wm. Simpson and Mrs. Sarah Jane Fulsom. ~Postville Review, April 21, 1875 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SIRES - AKERS | Miss Paula Jean Akers of Christiansburg, Virginia, became the bride of Donald Harold Sires of Arlington, Virginia, on Friday evening, March 4, 1960 at 7:00 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Leroy Akers of Christiansburg. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Sires of New Albin, Iowa. The Rev. Joseph E. Hardy performed the ceremony in the Blacksburg Christian Church, Blacksburg, Virginia. The couple will reside at Arlington where the bride will be an employee of the Chesapeake and Patomac Telephone Company. The bridegroom is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and presently represents the Richard D. Irwin Publishing Company at Washington, D.C. and Maryland area. The many friends here of Donnie extend their congratulation and the best of luck to he and his bride. ~Allamakee Journal newspaper clipping - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SIRES - DUFF | GROOM: John Sires BRIDE: Sarah Jane Duff MARRIED: 22 Jun 1865 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
SIRES - HAHN |
GROOM: James Grant Sires of Dorchester, Allamakee County, Iowa, son of John & Katherine (Burroughs) Sires BRIDE: Sarah Jane Hahn of French Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, daughter of John & Margaret (Schaffer) Hahn MARRIED: 08 Feb 1906 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa MINISTER: Joseph C.B. Peck WITNESSES: Roy Sires & Lena Hahn ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SIRES - HAHN | GROOM: Roy Sires of Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, son of John & Katherine (Burroughs) Sires BRIDE: Lena Hahn of French Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, daughter of John & Margaret (Schaffer) Hahn MARRIED: 25 Sep 1906 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa MINISTER: R.L. VanNice WITNESSES: Mrs. Katherine Sires & Mrs. R.L. VanNice ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
SIRES - ROEBER |
Tulare Girl Becomes Autumn Bride. A fall wedding took place September 27, 1940, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at St. Paul's Evangelical Parsonage of Waverly, Iowa, when Miss Virginia Roeber was united in marriage to Mr. Forrest Sires of New Albin, Iowa. The single ring ceremony was read by the Rev. R.C. Schlieter. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a program of nuptial music was played by the pastor. The bride was beautiful in a soldier blue street-length dress. The groom wore a conventional dark suit. The bride is the only daughteer of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roeber of Tulare, South Dakota. She is a graduate of Tulare High School with the class of 1936. She is a charming and competent young woman and well deserving of the man of her choice. Mr. Sires is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sires and is a graduate of New Albin High School with the class of 1935. He is employed at the Niclai Hardware store in New Alibin. Mrs. Sires is remaining at home in Tulare this winter to care for her mother, who is recovering from an operation. In the near future she will join her husband and they will make their home in New Albin. ~1940 South Dakota newspaper clipping - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SIRES - SCHWARTZHOFF | Thomas Sires & Christina
"Tina" Elizabeth Schwartzhoff. Married 04 Oct
1899 in Waukon by R.L. VanNice, Minister ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SIRES - SPIEGLER | Levi Sires & Anna Maria Sophia Spiegler, Married 23 November 1897 in Waukon by F.H. Robbins, Justice of the Peace ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SKELTON - STILES | Charles Skelton to Brunette Stiles, marriage license issued. ~Waukon Standard, April 29, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| SLAUGHTER - HAGER | A pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hager on Tuesday, June
18, at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon, when their youngest
daughter, Betty, was united in marriage with James
Slaughter of McGregor. Rev. Wilton Sinning, former
minister of the Community church here, performed the
ceremony in the presence of the immediate members of the
two contracting families, after which a wedding supper
was served. The couple will live in McGregor where the
bridegroom is employed. --- Miss Betty Hager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hager of Postville, became the bride of Jimmy L. Slaughter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Slaughter of McGregor, on Tuesday of last week. The ceremony was performed in the home of the bride's parents at three o'clock in the afternoon. Attending the couple were Miss Bernice Hager, sister of the bride, and Alto Dahlstrom. A wedding dinner was served at the Hager home after the ceremony to 100 relatives and friends, and in the evening a reception was held for the couple. A wedding shower and dance is also being planned for the couple at the White Springs ballroom near McGregor for the evening of July 10. The bridegroom was recently discharged from the army after more than 3½ years in service in the South Pacific. The couple will live in McGregor where Mr. Slaughter is employed as a mechanic in his father's shop. ~Postville Herald clippings, hand-dated 1946. -contributed by Mary Durr. |
| SLIFER - BAGLEY | 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. ~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. |
| SMITH - BARNES | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 8th, 1882, by Rev. G.W. PRATT, Mr. Peter T. SMITH and Miss Clara A. BARNES. ~Postville Review, Nov. 11, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SMITH - DRESSER | On Wednesday afternoon of last week Mrs. Marie Swenson-Dresser and Ira P. Smith, both well known parties of Post township, were united in marriage by the Rev. R. F. Galloway at the Presbyterian parsonage. The newlyweds left for a short wedding trip and are now at home on their farm near town. The best wishes of their large number of fiends are given to them. ~The Democrat, Waukon, October 18, 1933 ~contributed by S. Ferrall ~notes: Marie Swenson was first married to Arthur Alonzo Dresser, who died June 16, 1930. |
| SMITH - HAZELTINE | Samuel O. Smith to Sarah
Elizabeth Hazeltine August 24, 1869, Lansing, Marriage
certificate issued at Waukon, Allamakee Co. Married by
Rev. James Frothingham, (husband of Sarah's oldest sister
Chloe) ~Civil War pension Samuel O. Smith, 1st Lt., Co. B, 27th Iowa Volunteers. -notes: Sarah was from Chautauqua County, NY and working in Lansing. Samuel's parents, Thomas Armstrong and Beulah (Templeton) Smith moved to Iowa from Clinton Co. PA bet. 1840-1860. Samuel and Sarah had two daughters: Gertrude b. 7 Aug 1870 (submitters g-mother); Edith b. 16 Jul 1876. Samuel and Sarah moved from Iowa to her family home in Chautauqua County, NY. -Contributed by Nancy Mosshammer Neuman |
| SMITH - JOHNSON | Married. At the National Hotel, Postville, Iowa, on Sunday Oct. 26th, 1873; by Rev. J.L. PAINE, Mr. Samuel SMITH to Miss Martha JOHNSON, both of Waukon. ~Postville Review, October 29, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SMITH - POWELL | Married. At the residence of C.M. Powell on Wednesday occurred the marriage of Ira M. Smith and Miss Marion M. Powell, Rev. Vannice performing the ceremony. Mr. Smith is among the prosperous young farmers of Franklin township, enjoying the confidence of the neighborhood that has been his home since childhood. His bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Powell of the same township, and is a young lady of estimable character and worth, well worthy of the husband of her choice. ~Postville Review, August 22, 1902 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SMITH - RATHMAN | A neat wedding invitation informs us of the marriage, on Friday, Oct. 28th, 1887, of Mr. Alva SMITH to Miss Hattie M. RATHMAN, formerly of Postville. Their home will be in Winona. ~Postville Review, November 12, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SMITH - ROFFMAN | Waukon, Ia., -- Special: Miss Marie Roffman and Carl Smith, both of Franklin township, were married in Waukon Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. L. Van Nice at his home. The young couple was unattended. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Roffman, farmers of Franklin township. She received her education in the rural schools. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smith of the same locality. The new home will be made in Franklin township. ~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 15, 1936 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| SMITH - SMITH | Married - At the city Hotel, Waukon, IA, Dec. 12, 1869 by Rev. J.R. Cameron, Mr. William H. Smith to Miss Sally A. Smith, all of Luana, Clayton Co., IA. ~Waukon Standard, December 16, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller |
| SMITH - STILLMAN | Married - Tuesday, October 19th in Waukon, by the Rev. J.R. Cameron, at the Residence of H. Low, Esq., Jacson Smith and Mary A. Stillman, all of Center. ~Waukon Standard, October, 21, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller. |
| SNITKER - BLOXHAM | Waukon – Marriage vows sere repeated Saturday during a ceremony at the First Presbyterian church by Miss Sheryl Sue Bloxham and Robert John Snitker. The two o’clock ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Tjaden. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bloxham and Mr. Snitker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snitker, all of Waukon. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Donna Mohn, Jane Murphy and Kathy Snitker, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. Renee Thuine was personal attendant. Randy Bloxham, brother of the bride, was best man and Burdell Schulze and Randy Snitker seated guests. A gown of organza with taffeta underlay was chosen by the bride. It was styled with a high neckline, fitted bodice and bishop sleeves with Alencon lace trim. Her chapel – length veil was held by a Camelot cap and her bouquet was a cascade of red roses with white carnations. The bride’s attendants wore empire gowns of polyester; crepe in shades of blue designed with round necklines and long sleeves. White picture hats completed their ensembles and each carried a single mum. Following the ceremony a reception for 250 guest was given at the church. The couple will reside in Waukon on return from a brief wedding trip. The bride a senior student at Waukon high school, is employed by Farmers and Merchants Savings bank. The bridegroom is employed by the Meadow Land Creamery ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, April 20, 1975 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
SOMERMEYER - BECHTEL |
Milton Somermeyer and
Gertrude Bechtel were married July 23, 1941 at Waukon. ~Allamakee Journal, August 1991, 50th Anniversary announcement - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SONNKALB - LEUI | MARRIED. At Prairie du Chien, Sept 7, 1892, by the Rev. HOBBS; Mr. Chas. SONNKALB and Miss Lizzie C. LEUI, both of Grand Meadow twp. ~Postville Review, September 10, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SORENSON - HANSON | MARRIED. In Center township, July 1st, 1884, by Rev. H. A. Hartman, Mr. HANS SORENSON and Miss MAREN HANSON. ~Postville Review, July 10, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SORENSON - JACOBSON | On Friday evening, May 25, a
reception was held at the George Sorenson home in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. George Sorenson, whose marriage occurred
on Thursday, May 24. The young couple were showered with
many beautiful gifts. ~The Democrat, Paint Creek
news column, May 30, 1923 A large crowd attended the party at the Geo. Sorenson home last Friday night in honor of the newlyweds, Mr. Sorenson and his bride, Miss Ruth Jacobson, who plighted their troth the day before. All had a joyful time and left a bountiful supply of gifts for the young folks, accompanied by hearty well wishes for a long and happy journey through life. ~Waterville Budget, May 30, 1923 - both contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SPOO - YOUNG | MARRIED. At the Catholic parsonage in Oelwein, by Rev. Father O'CONNER, Jan 13th, 1892, Mr. Steve SPOO of Oelwein, and Miss Nora YOUNG, of Hazleton. ~Postville Review, January 23, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall - note: the groom lived in Postville for many years |
| SPRAGUE - BECKING | At 8 o’clock, January 16th, at Caledonia, Minn., took place the marriage of Gertrude Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Becking of Lansing, and Mr. Frederick Sprague of Wilkesbarre, Pa. The bride was attired in French blue chiffon with hat and pumps to match, while the groom wore conventional black. After the ceremony the bridal party, accompanied by friends, repaired to the hotel where they partook of a sumptuous dinner. The bride is a charming and accomplished young lady, a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School of Lansing, and up to the present has a clerical position at Grandview hospital, La Crosse. The groom is an industrious young man and well fitted to make happy the bride of his choice. A host of friends join in wishing the young couple bon voyage on their journey through life. After a two weeks’ honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Sprague will reside in LaCrosse, where the groom is in business. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror; January 28, 1931 ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| STAADT - SCHMITZ | Married. At Prairie du Chien, Wis., on Wednesday evening Sept. 22nd, 1880, Dr. J. Hanson and Miss Jennie P. Schmitz, all of Postville. At the same time and place, Mr. Godfrey STAADT and Miss Louisa M. SCHMITZ, all of Postville. This double wedding has been long surmised, and now that it is consumated we join their friends in wishing both the happy couples all the joy in store for the future. ~Postville Review, 9/25/1880 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| STAADT - WEBB | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents in Post twp, Sept. 26th, by Rev. E.J. LOCKWOOD, Mr. John F. STAADT and Miss Ida J. WEBB, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry WEBB. ~Postville Review, October 1, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| STACK - DRAVES | Married. In Ludlow twp, on the 23rd, Mr. John STACK to Miss Emma DRAVES at the home of the bride. ~Postville Review, November 1, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| STAGGEMEIER - WENIG | Waukon – St. John’s Methodist church at Dorchester was the setting Sunday evening for the marriage of Miss Evelyn Wenig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wenig, and Milton Staggemeier, son of the Louis Staggemeiers. The Rev. Raymond Orr of Waukon officiated at the 7 p.m. ceremony, Mrs. Leon Schoh, organist, accompanied Betty Thiele, vocalist. The bride was attended by Donna Lou Wenig, maid of honor, Janice Meyer, bridesmaid, and Sandra Rink, flower girl. Norbert Staggemeier, was best man. Donald Choh ushered. A reception was given at the Alvin Meyer home. The newlyweds will live at New Albin. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; February 22, 1955 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| STEELE - MAY | C.M. Steele & Rena J.
May, Married February 22, 1881 by H.W. Houghton at Home
of Bride's Parents in New Albin. ~'The First 100 Years of New Albin' (records from the Lansing Mirror, Allamakee Journal, New Albin Gazette, Herold, Spectator, Courier & Globe newspapers) - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| STEIBER - WENDEL | At the Calvary Evangelical church in this city, yesterday morning, at 10 o’clock, Rev. L. T. Olson officiating, occurred the marriage of Miss Lillian Wendel, only daughter of Mr. J. W. Wendel of Church, and Raymond Steiber, of Lafayette township. The bridal couple entered the auditorium of the church by different doors and marched up the aisles, meeting at the chancel rail to the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by Leon Bechtel. The were preceded by Little Miss Helen Steiber, sister of the groom, who acted as flower girl and was clad in rose colored rayon. The bride was attired in an orchid georgette gown, with had and slippers to match. The bridesmaid, Miss Colene Wendel, cousin of the bride, wore a pink georgette dress, with hat and slippers to match. The bride and her maid carried bouquets of pink roses and sweet peas, respectively. The groom and best man, Mr. Harry Wendel, cousin of the bride, were attired in suits of blue. Before the ceremony, Miss Adah Bauman sang very beautifully “Perfect Day,” with Leon Bechtel at the piano. After the ceremony the happy couple repaired to the lecture room for congratulations, while Mr. Bechtel rendered the "Bridal Chorus,” by Wagner. A wedding dinner was served to the bridal party, immediate relatives and a number of friends at the home of the bride’s father, near Church. Mr. and Mrs. Steiber, who are among the best known young people of their respective localities, forego a honeymoon trip, owing to the busy season on the farm, and settle down at once on the home place in Lafayette while a new house is being built for them on a farm given the groom by his father. The Journal joins in the chorus of congratulations that are being extended to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Steiber. ~Allamakee Journal - contributed by Janet Koozer & transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich -note: marriage date was June 1929 |
| STEWART - ACKERMAN | Married - September 30, 1869, by Rev. D.S. Starr, at the National Hotel, Waukon, Mr. James stewart and Miss Harriet Ackerman, both of Frankville. ~Waukon Standard, October, 7 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller |
| STOCKMAN - DOWNS | MARRIED. In Postville, on Wednesday evening, May 1st, 1895, by Wm. SHEPHERD, Esq., Mr. A. STOCKMAN and Mrs. Amanda DOWNS, all of Postville. We acknowledge the receipt of cigars and hereby extend congratulations. ~Postville Review, May 4, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| STONE - BARRETT | MARRIED. At the residence of John PHALEN, in Postville, April 23, by Jas. McEWEN, mayor; Mr. Luther STONE and Miss Mary BARRETT. ~Postville Review, April 27, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
STORTZ - FINK |
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin was the setting for the Sept. 1, 1990 wedding uniting Donna Jean Fink of New Albin and Steven Gregory Stortz of Waukon. Fr. Henry Charipar perfonned the 1 :30 p.m. ceremony. Velma Mack of New Albin and Francis and Kathryn Stortz of Waukon are the couple's parents. Mass servers were Luke Fink, nephew of the bride, and Jim Mauss, and lectors were Richard and Louise Risk, brother-in-law and sister of the groom. John and Coni Leonard, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, were offertory gift carriers. Music was provided by Shirley Richards, organist, and vocalists, Sheila Colsch, Sherry Mellick, sisters of the bride, and Shelly Galema, niece of the bride. Selections included "On Eagle's Wings," "Today," "The Sweetest Thing," "A Love Until The End Of Time," "Trumpet Voluntary," "Bridal Chorus," "Vows Go Unbroken," "God, A Woman And A Man," "To Me," "Wedding Prayer," "Walk Hand In Hand," and "Follow You, Follow Me." Escorted to the altar by her brother, Mike Fink, the bride wore a white satin gown featuring a Mandarin collar highlighted with imported crystal beads. The fitted bodice was fashioned with fitted sleeves accented with crystal and pearl trim. The bouffant skirt with cathedral length train was detailed with lace inlays. The fingertip silk illusion veil was attached to a wreath of satin flowers with seed pearl and crystal accents. She carried an arrangement of burgundy lilies, white daisies and pink dogwood, trimmed with lily-of-the-valley, ivy, beads, and black and pink ribbon. The bride's twin sister, Diane Feuerhelm, was matron of honor, and attendants were Sally Fink; sister-in-law of the bride, Lori Fink, niece of the bride, and Vicki Snodgrass, all of New Albin; Kris Carroll of LaVista, NE, and Angie Stortz of Waukon, sister of the groom. Each wore a tea length dress of burgundy satin with lace overlay styled with soft gathered elbow length sleeves. A large bow accented the v-shaped low back. Each carried a black fan with burgundy tiger lilies, white daisies, pink dogwood, baby's breath, beads and a black bow. Jennifer Ellingson of Spring Grove, MN, was the bride's personal attendant. Best man was Ben Ludeking of Sioux City, and groomsmen were Rick Winke of Waukon, Scott Kiesau of Glendale, AZ, Jeff Burke of Decorah, brother-in-law of the groom, Tom Feuerhelm of New Albin, brother-in-law of the bride, and Jason Beisker of Stillwater, MN, nephew of the groom. Wedding guests were seated by usherettes Chris and Shelly Stortz, both of Chicago, IL, Mary Burke of Decorah, and Jenny Stortz of Waukon, all sisters of the groom. Each was attired in a black skirt and waistcoat with black cummerbund and bow tie. The bride's mother chose a mocha street length dress with matching accessories, and the mother of the groom wore a rose-colored street length dress with white accessories. Burgundy, black and pink streamers and balloons decorated the Waukon Opera House for the 4 p.m. reception. Hosts were Joe and Donna Fink, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, and Butch and Becky Johnson, brother-in-law and sister ofthe groom. Brooke Feuerhelm, Molly Fink and Alexie Feuerhelm, nieces of the bride, were in charge of the gifts. Guests were registered by Beth Galema and Janice Mellick, nieces of the bride. Punch was served by the bride's niece, Melissa Feuerhelm, and coffee pourers were Mary Fink, sister-in-law of the bride, and Lorna Schulte, aunt of the groom. The wedding cake was cut by the bride's sister-in-Iaw, Bernice Fink, and the groom's aunt, Jane Schulte. Waitresses were Sarah Sires, Erin and Mary Donahue, Megan Gilman and Julie Mauss. Sally Fink and Diane Allison, sisters-in-law of the bride and groom, were in charge of pinning flowers. The bride is a graduate of Kee High School and Winona Technical Institute and is currently employed by Gundersen Medical Foundation in La Crosse, WI. The groom graduated from Waukon Senior High and is engaged in farming. After a wedding trip to Door County, WI, they are making their home in rural Waukon. Special wedding guest was Vera Stortz, grandmother of the groom. Out-of-town guests were from Nebraska, Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Clancy's Supper Club in Lansing. ~Allamakee Journal newspaper nlipping -contributed by Errin Wilker |
STRUB - MEEHAN |
Mary Meehan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Meehan, Harpers Ferry, became the bride of Dennis Strub, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Strub, Lansing, on June 19, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann'sSt. Joseph's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry. Reverend Gerald Condon officiated with Reverend Robert Levenhagen concelebrating the mass. Pink carnations and white mums decorated the altar. Jeff and Kerry Troendle, nephews of the bride, served as altar boys. The bride's dress was of ivory quiana in an A-line fashion with an empire waistline. A rounded neck yoke of ivory chiffon accented the bodice with the train falling from the rounded back yoke and shoulders. Ivory floral trim decorated with pearl beading accented the dress collar, yoke, waistline, and long straight sleeves. Her veil was of ivory illusion falling from a camelot headpiece. Floral trim decorated with pearl beading as on the bride's dress decorated the headpiece and train length veil. The bride designed and made her dress, headpiece and veil. Her bouquet was of red, pink, and light pink roses, white stephanotas and white carnations. She wore a diamond necklace, a gift of the groom. Ms. Margaret McGeough, New Hampton, a friend of the bride, served as the maid of honor. She wore a pistachio green quiana A-line halter dress with lettuce edged cape and hem. Mrs. Dan Meehan and Mrs. Rich Meehan, both sisters-in-law of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Their dresses were the same as the maid of honor. The bride designed and made their dresses also. They carried colonial bouquets of pink roses and white carnations. Mrs. William Brendel, sister of the bride, served as her personal attendant. Mrs. Jerry Troendle. sister of the bride. and Mrs. Curt Duwe, sister of the groom, were in charge of the flowers. Lee Strub, brother of the groom, was the best man. Rich Meehan, brother of the bride, and Curt Duwe, brother-in-law of the groom, were the groomsmen. Bill Brendel, brotherin-law of the bride, and Colin Strub, brother of the groom, were the ushers. Mr. Jerry Troendle and Dan Meehan, brother-in-law and brother of the bride. were lectors. The bride's mother wore a blue polyester A-line dress fashioned with a V-neckline and chiffon sleeves. The groom's mother wore a sleeveless pink print polyester dress, A-line fashion, with a button neckline. Their flowers were white carnations with red and pink roses. Ms. Jan Zenk and Ms. Lynne Guenther, college friends of the bride, were the organist and soloist, respectively. A reception was held at the Vet's Club in Waukon following the ceremony. Mrs. Jerry Troendle was at the guest book. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Meehan, aunt and uncle of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meehan, aunt and uncle of the groom, served as hosts. Mrs. Debbie Hefel and Ms. Beth O'Malley, friends of the bride, poured punch. Mrs. Bernice McGeough, aunt of the bride. and Mrs. Kenneth Strub, godmother of the groom, cut the cake. Regina and Patti Robinson and Lori and Jan Robinson, cousins of the bride, Lori Troendle, piece of the bride, and Robin McKee, Ann and Margaret Berns and Sara and Mary Heffern, friends of the bride, served as waitresses. The bride is a 1972 graduate of St. George High School, Lansing, and a 1976 graduate of Viterbo College, La Crosse. She is employed by the University of Wisconsin Extension Dept. as an instructor in the Family Living Department, located in Crawford County, where she is the extension home economist. The groom is a 1971 graduate of Kee High School in Lansing. He is engaged in farming with his father in rural Lansing. After a wedding trip to Florida the couple will reside in Ferryville, Wisconsin. Out of town guests came from New Jersey. Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. ~Allamakee Journal, July 14, 1976 -contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SUCKOW - MECKLENBURG | Richard SUCKOW and Sophie MECKLENBURG were married at the Lutheran church in Castalia last Thursday. ~Postville Review, January 22, 1915 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| SULLIVAN - KEENAN | Alfred Sullivan married Ruth Keenan on Feb.24, 1914 ~no source was included with this record - contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SULLIVAN - BURNS | George Sullivan married Mary Burns. ~no source or date was included with this record - contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SULLIVAN - MANNING | Joseph Sullivan married Katherine Manning on Sept 28, 1908. ~no source was included with this record -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SULLIVAN- MANNING | Wm. J. Sullivan married Sade Manning on June 14, 1904. ~no source was included with this record -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SULLIVAN- KERNAN | Wm. R. Sullivan married Rose A. Kernan April 12, 1859 in Wexford, Allamakee. ~no source was included with this record -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| SULLIVAN - McGUIRE | Julia McGuire (dau of Bryan
McGuire/Maguire and Mary Ann Allen) m Jeremiah Sullivan
of Lycurgus 22 Nov 1892. ~St. Mary's church records (Lycurgus), currently being held at the Immaculate Conception rectory in Lansing - contributed by Kathy Ward |
| SWAYNE - GONYIER | Announcement was made last week of the marriage of Miss Georgena Gonyier of Lansing and Mr. Gerald Swayne of Moline, Ill. The ceremony took place at Elkader Oct. 26 and the attendants were Mr. Eddie Gonyier, brother of the bride, and Miss Arlene Fukey. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gonyier of Lansing and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swayne of Moline. On Saturday evening a reception and shower was tendered the happy couple at the home of the bride’s parents. Out of town guests present for this occasion were his parents and son Earl Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bergrapf, of Chicago, who motored here Saturday morning. The young couple will make their new home in Moline and left for there early this week, taking with them the best wishes of a host of relatives and friends. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror; Wednesday, November 13, 1940 ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| SWEENEY - McCRODEN | Catherine McCroden (dau of Michael McCroden and Elizabeth Waldron) m Peter Sweeney (son of James Sweeney and Anna O'Donnel) 6 Feb 1892. ~St. Mary's church records (Lycurgus), currently being held at the Immaculate Conception rectory in Lansing - contributed by Kathy Ward |
SWEENEY - STOCK |
Bouquets of roses, daisies and mums in colors of pink, yellow and blue decorated the altar of St. Mary's Catholic church, Lycurgus, for the 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12 wedding of Kristine A. Stock and Joseph R. Sweeney, both of Waukon. The Rev. Linus Rasing of New Albin officiated at the service. Jim Sweeney of Bellmont, WI, brother of the groom, was lector. Mr. and Mrs. Neil E. Becker and Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Sweeney, all of Waukon, are parents of the couple. Mrs. Don Haler of Waukon was soloist with Mrs. Frank Regan of Lansing organist. Mrs. Haler also accompanied herself on a guitar for some of the selections, which were More, Wedding Song, Sing of Mary and Follow Me. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather, Neil Becker, and wore a floor-length white gown featuring a high neckline, empire waistline, long sleeves, edged with lace at the wrists, and bodice trimmed with old-fashioned lace and pearl buttons. The tiered skirt was accented with layers of oldfashioned lace and extended into a cathedral-length train. Her Juliet cap headpiece of Venise lace also had daisy lace threaded with narrow satin ribbon trimming the elbow-length veil of nylon illusion. She wore a necklace belonging to her mother and carried a princess bouquet of pink, yellow and blue miniature roses, daisies and mums with baby's breath. Mrs. Terry Lubahn of Waukon, sister of the bride, was matron of honor with bridesmatron and bridesmaids as Mrs. Dave Urell of Newhall, sister of the bride, and Julie and Joan Sweeney of Waukon, sisters of the groom. They wore white floor-length dresses accented with pink, blue and yellow flowers with scoop necklines and long sleeves. They carried bouquets styled identical to that carried by the bride, only smaller in size, and wore white picture hats as headpieces. Mrs. Randy Bernatz of Waukon was the bride's personal attendant. Jeff Sweeney of Waukon, brother of the groom, was best man and groomsmen were Jake, Jerry and Jan Sweeney of Waukon, all brothers of the groom. Terry Lubahn, brother-in-law of the bride, and John Regan Jr., both of Waukon, seated the guests. Tracy Marie Urell of Newhall, niece of the bride, was flower girl wearing a long pink dress with short puffed sleeves and sheer pink overlay. The dress featured two ruffles at the hemline and she carried a basket filled with pink, yellow and blue daisies, miniature roses and mums. Timmy Becker of Waukon, stepbrother of the bride, was ring bearer. Mrs. Becker chose a long light green dress with white mums and pink roses as her corsage. Mrs. Sweeney wore a floor-length coral colored dress and also had white mums and pink roses as her corsage. A reception followed the ceremony at Waukon opera house with pink, blue, yellow and white streamers and white wedding bells serving as decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil D. Smith of West Union, aunt and uncle of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johanningmeier of rural Monona, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, were hosts. Mrs. Mike Petty of Waterloo presided at the guest book and Mrs. Paul "Butch" Waldron of Waukon served punch. Lori Bresnahan and Kim and Lori Becker, cousins of the bride, carried gifts. Mrs. Donald Dee and Mrs. Gladwin Anderson cut the wedding cake and Mrs. Richard Binder and Mrs. Earl Griffin poured coffee. Vicky, Sherry and Wendy Dee, Lisa and Leslie Smith, Carol Rose, Kari and Kris Kerndt and Linda Berger assisted with serving. Mrs. William Stock was in charge of flowers. The bride is a graduate of Waukon Senior high and is employed at Waukon Veterans Memorial hospital. The groom is a graduate of St. Patrick's high school, Waukon, and is employed at Village Farm and Home. Following a week's trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota, they will live on rural route one, Dorchester. Out-of-town guests who attended the wedding were from Spring Grove and St. Paul, MN, Bellmont, WI and Waterloo, Monona, West Union, Davenport, Dorchester, Newhall, Waterville and Lansing. The bride was honored with a miscellaneous shower April 28 at the Knights of Columbus hall in Waukon. Hostesses were Mrs. John Regan Sr., Mrs. John Regan Jr., Mrs. Bob Curtin, Mrs. John Hammell, Mrs. Gladwin Anderson and Jane and Julie Sweeney. A coin shower, hosted by Cheryl Waldron and Kate Kirkeby, was given for the bride at the Red Owl cafe May 27. Mrs. Randy Bernatz and Mrs. Gene Myers hosted a personal shower at the Bernatz home June 1. ~Allamakee Journal, July 7,1976 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| SWENSON - CRAWFORD | On Saturday June 21st a very pretty wedding was solemized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Crawford, 4430 Malden St., Chicago, when their daughter, Melba became the bride of Mr. Roland E. Swenson of Chicago, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Swenson of Postville. The bridal party marched to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Mrs. H.L. Crawford, aunt of the bride, to an improvised alter of flowers and ferns, where the single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Price, pastor of the Ravenswood Christian church, Chicago, in the presence of the immediated families of the bride and groom and a few friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. E.N. Swinford, maid of honor. The groom was attended by Mr. E.N. Swinford of Chicago. The bride wore a white satin costume and carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies-of-the-valley. The maid of honor wore yellow satin and carried a bouquet of yellow Japanese roses. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was given, after which the bride and groom were entertained at a dance by a group of their friends at "The Dells." Mr. and Mrs. Swenson will make their home in Chicago. The Herald joins with many Postville friends of the groom in extending to him and his its heartiest congratulations and well wishes. ~Postville Herald, July 3, 1930 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
SWENSON - HARRIS |
Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Post township, Nov. 24th, 1898, by Rev. J.Q. DICKENSHEETS, Mr. Arthur W. SWENSON and Miss Nina E. HARRIS. The groom is a son of E. SWENSON, Esq. and the bride is a daughter of Geo. W. HARRIS. Both families have been long and favorably known in this community and all hope heaven's choicest blessings may rest upon the happy couple all through the journey of life. ~Postville Review, November 28, 1898 - contributed by S. Ferrall, great-granddaughter of the couple |
| SWENSON - MAYNARD | Announcements were received here this week of the marriage of Hall L. Swenson, son of Mrs. Evan Swenson of this city, to Miss Elizabeth Maynard of Elkton, Kentucky, the ceremony being performed on Sunday, October 4. Mr. Swenson, a former Postville boy, is associated in business with his brother, Allison Swenson, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in which city the couple will make their home. ~Postville Herald, October 14, 1942- contributed by S. Ferrall, g-grandniece of Hall Swenson - note: this was the second marriage for Mr. Swenson, the first being in 1914 to Esther Orr, daughter of Darius & Bertha J. (Harris) Orr of rural Postville. The first marriage ended in divorce. |
| SWENSON - NELSON | Among the several merry matings it has fallen our lot to chronicle in the last few months, no more pleasant occasion of the kind has taken place than the one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Nelson, in this city, on Tuesday last, Jan. 6th, where a large party of relatives and immediated friends gathered to witness the joining in wedlock of Miss Othillie Nelson and Mr. John F. Swenson. Promptly at high noon, Miss Stella Paulson began the wedding march, to whose merry strains the happy couple, attended by Harry Swenson and Miss Emma Nelson, brother and sister of the contracting parties, took their places in the parlor, which had been most beautifully decorated with potted plants and flowers, where the Rev. J. Tanner, pastor of the Gunder Norwegian church, in a most impressive ceremony conducted in English, tied the nuptial knot. And after the customary greetings to the happy pair the guests sat down to a most excellent wedding feast. The couple were recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The bride is the talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Nelson, of this city, a most estimable young lady in every way, whose friends are numbered by her acquaintences. The groom is the eldest* son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Swenson, of Post township, a young man of thrifty and industrious character and most excellent habits, in fact a model young man whom any lady might be proud to call her husband. March first this young couple will settle down to housekeeping on a farm five miles south of Postville, where with many friends the Review wishes them prosperity, happiness and long life and believes the prospects for their achieving them are unusually high. ~Postville Review, January 9, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall, great-grandniece of the couple - *note - John F. Swenson was actually the second eldest son, my g-grandfather Arthur W. Swenson being the eldest |
| SWENSON - WILKE | Edward E. Swenson and Marie
Wilke, married October 30, 1889 by Pastor John Gass. ~St.
Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W.
Bareis -- MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Grand Meadow twp, on Oct 30, 1889, by Rev. J. GASS, Mr. Edward SWENSON and Miss Mary WILKE. ~Postville Review, November 2, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |