WEDDINGS
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DOEHRING-ACEBAL
Tari
Sue Doehring and Andrew Joseph Acebal exchanged rings and vows
Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Park United Methodist Church,
Bloomington. The Rev. Paul Newhall performed the 5 p.m. ceremony.
Tari,
of Mundelein, was given in marriage by her father. She is the
daughter of August and Mary Doehring of Fayetteville, Tenn., and
John and Alice Wilmert of Lincoln. Andrew, of Fox River Grove, is
the son of Henry Acebal of Chicago and Andrew and Gerri Orgler of
Fox River Grove.
Eden
Doehring, sister-in-law of the bride, and Jennifer Schneider were
matrons of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Dana Wilmert,
stepsister of the bride; Kristen Fitzpatrick; Wendi Doehring,
sister-in-law of the bride; and Sherry Orgler, sister-in-law of
the groom. The flower girls were Sarah and Emily Doehring, nieces
of the bride.
Jason
Acebal and David Acebal, brothers of the groom, served as best
men, accompanied by Todd Doehring and Troy Doehring, brothers of
the bride, and Brian Orgler and Michael Orgler, stepbrothers of
the groom. The ringbearer was Jacob Doehring, nephew of the bride.
Juan
Rivera and Tom Oviatt served as ushers.
A
reception was held at Jumer’s Chateau in Bloomington, and the
newlyweds honeymooned in the Bahamas.
The
couple now resides in Lincoln.
Tari
is a 1991 graduate of Lincoln Community High School and a 1995
graduate of Illinois State University in Normal, with a bachelor
of science degree in accountancy. She is employed by Miller Cooper
and Co. Ltd. in Northbrook as a certified public accountant.
Andrew
is a 1991 graduate of St. Patrick High School in Chicago and a
1995 graduate of ISU, with a bachelor of science degree in
marketing. He is employed by River North Sales and Service in
Chicago as an operations manager.
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JAMES-KNOLLENBERG
Leann
Michelle James, daughter of Leroy and Vera James of Emden, and Todd
Michael Knollenberg, son of John and Janice Knollenberg of Lincoln,
exchanged rings and vows Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999.
The
ceremony was performed at 5 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in
Emden with the Rev. Darby Lawrence presiding. The father of the
bride gave her away in marriage.
Sandra
Born was the maid of honor, accompanied by bridesmaids Lori Watson
and Lisa Dierker, sisters of the bride. Karen Rohlfs, sister of the
groom, Laura Winkleman, Katie Totel and Jamie Richter were also in
attendance. A niece of the bride, Kristen Dierker, was the special
attendant. Holly Knollenberg, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, was
the personal attendant. Kayla Dierker and Chelsea Knollenberg were
flower girls.
Darren
Seaman served as Todd’s best man. The groomsmen included Troy
Knollenberg, brother of the bridegroom, Eric Leever, Aaron Klockenga,
Chris Bridges, Brian Hill and Ryan Albritton, cousin of the
bridegroom.
Seating
the guests were Richard Dierker and Thomas Watson, brothers-in-law
of the bride, Rodney Maddock, uncle of the groom, and Michael Rohlfs,
brother-in-law of the groom. The nephew of the bride, Tommy Watson,
served as ringbearer.
Following
a dinner and dance reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, the
newlyweds honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica.
The
couple now resides in Lincoln.
Todd
graduated from Lincoln Community High school, and earned a Bachelor
of Science degree in aviation from St. Louis University. He is
currently employed at MII in Jacksonville, Illinois, as well as
being the co-owner of J&R Nursery and Landscape company here in
Lincoln.
Leann
is a graduate of Hartsburg-Emden High School, and earned a Bachelor
of Science degree in nursing from Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington.
She is employed as a registered nurse at OSF St. Francis Medical
Center in Peoria.
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ANNIVERSARIES
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STANLEY
& PHYLLIS STRUEBING
Stanley
and Phyllis Struebing of Emden will observe their golden anniversary
on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. A family vacation at Pheasant Run will
celebrate the milestone at a later date.
Stan
Struebing and Phyllis Cross were married at St. Peter Lutheran
Church in Emden on Feb. 19, 1950, with Pastor John Detjen
officiating. Betty Ann Krusemark and Robert Struebing were the
attendants.
The
Struebings are parents of Cathy (Rick Cross) of Minier; Faye (Jim
Wickliffe) of Mahomet; and Susanne (Jim Dornbusch) of Califon, N.J.
They have eight grandchildren: Angela (Kevin Staubus), Bradley
(Holly), Tony and Brent Cross, Jeffrey and Brian Wickliffe, and
Tyler and Tina Dornbusch. They also have one great-granddaughter,
Lauryn Cross.
Stan
retired from farming and the Hartem Bus Service in 1991, and Phyllis
retired as secretary at Hartsburg-Emden High School the same year.
FLOYD
& JO ANNE PAYNE
The family
of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Payne of 1500 Tremont Park hosted a luncheon at
Jumer’s Chateau in Bloomingon in honor of their 50th wedding
anniversary.
Jo Anne Teaney and
Floyd Payne were married Feb. 4, 1950, at Hartsburg Christian
Church, with the Rev. Clifford Iubelt officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Payne
are the parents of Roger Payne of Normal; Kerry and Reggie Payne, and
Robyn Redfairn, all of Lincoln. They have nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
The Paynes are
retired, Floyd from Pittsburg Plate Glass and Jo Anne after 28 years
as a self-employed day care worker.
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Births
DEVON
LEE ANDERECK,
daughter of Laura and Larry Andereck of San Jose, was born Monday,
Feb. 7, 2000. She weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. She is a sister to Michele, 8.
Maternal grandparents are Bill and Nancy Hayden of San Jose. Bill
and Pat Andereck of East Peoria are paternal grandparents.
Great-grandparents are Phyllis Hofmann and Eldora Merritt. Devon
shares her middle name with her father's uncle.
KASANDRA LYNN ESKEW,
daughter of Kimberly L. and William R. Eskew of Hartsburg, was born
Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Her siblings are Billy Eskew, 10, Kristyn
Taylor, 7, and Devon Taylor, 5. Kasandra's maternal
grandparents are Sandra Wilcox of Hartsburg and Cliff and Donna
Wilcox of Chillicothe. Paternal grandparents are Verl and Kathy
Prather of Lincoln and Bill and Nancy Eskew of Cornland. George and
Florence Lolling, Eva Davis and Bill and Norma Eskew are
great-grandparents.
JOSHUA DANIEL MOTTA, son of Cherilynn and Kenneth Motta of
Lincoln, was born Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 lb. 6 oz. Joshua is a brother to
Timothy, 15, Thain, 13, Jayme, 12, Joseph, 4, Dominic, 3,
and Zachariah, 20 months. His maternal grandparents are William and
Carole Purciarello of Orland Hills. Jean Motta of Rensselaer, Ind.,
is his paternal grandmother. Angeline Nugent of Chicago Ridge is his
great-grandmother.
ALAINA
BETH
DOMKUSKI , daughter of Doug and Becky Domkuski of Towanda, was born Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. She weighed
6 lb. 12 oz. She is a sister to Andrew Douglas (Drew) Domkuski and
Alison (Ali) Jean Domkuski. Her maternal grandparents are Sam and
Jane Redding of Lincoln. Her paternal grandparents are Ron and Nancy
Domkuski of Spring Valley. Her great-grandparents are Roy Lee and
Margie Redding of Towanda and Victor and Betty Bittner of rural
Bloomington. Alaina Beth was named for her aunt, Caroline Elizabeth
Redding, and in memory of her great-great-aunt, Beth Allen.
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ENGAGEMENTS
McMINN-GORDON
Tom
and Christie McMinn of Mattoon announce the engagement of their
daughter, Katherine Elizabeth, to Jason Lynn Gordon of Mattoon.
He
is the son of Stanley "Dwayne" and Debbie Gordon, also of
Mattoon.
Katherine
is a 1998 graduate of Mattoon High School. She is a junior at
Lincoln Christian College, majoring in family life ministry and
counseling.
Gordon
is a 1996 graduate of Mattoon High School, and plans to graduate
from Lincoln Christian College in May with a bachelor’s degree in
music ministry.
A
June 10 wedding is planned.
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