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THE PANTAGRAPH, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1988 C3 WEDDINGS New bridal line offers gowns with versatility AVk Nk) n'Tj J3 ti tChAA I Lil Shubert-Beaty PONTIAC Karen Shubert of rural Saunemin became the bride of Andrew J. Beaty of Pontiac in a ceremony at 2 p.m. July 9, 1988, at Pontiac Bible Church. Anton J.

and Eileen Shubert of rural Saunemin and the Rev. Frank R. and Judie Beaty of Pontiac are their parents. There was a church reception before the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to White Pines State Park. Karen Andrews, Priscilla Hackett and Esther Beaty attended the bride, and Jennifer Sass was flower girl.

Wayne Henrichs, Stephen Beaty and William Dipple attended the bridegroom. The newlyweds attended Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, and both will attend Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee. They reside at 522 W. Washington Pontiac. Johnson-Cole EUREKA Lisa Diane Johnson and Gary Lee Cole, both of Chicago, were married at 5 p.m.

July 16, 1988, in an outdoor ceremony at the bride's parents' home near Eureka. Ronald and Alice Johnson, rural Eureka, Garald Cole, 1003 Bakewell Normal, and Sheila Cole, Clearwater, are their parents. Matron of honor was Lucinda Kraft and Tony Trent was best man. The bride graduated from Eureka High School and Illinois Wesleyan University. She is employed by State Farm Insurance Elmhurst, as a claims procedure training specialist.

Her husband graduated from Normal Community High School and the University of Illinois, Chicago School of Architecture. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is employed by Harry Riddle, Associates, Architects, Bloomington. if 3 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Brides-to-be can build a wedding dress piece by piece and walk out of the store with a finished gown for less than $800 In a new line being introduced by an Iowa company. Elite Beman, president of Wedding Works developed the "modular" wedding dress concept after seeing customers In a Philadelphia bridal registry wait months for made-to-order gowns which might not fit when delivered, sometimes close to the day of the ceremony.

"I saw these gals come Into the store and they were going crazy worrying about whether their dress was going to come In, hoping that they hadn't gained or lost too much she said. Women busy with careers are taking less time planMng weddings and occasionally don't want to wait four months for an ordered gown to arrive, she added. "I figured there had to be an easier way." She started with a basic silhouette or gown, to which is added an overbodice and possibly a train. The overbodice and train are attached to the silhouette by an invisible hooking system she patented. With the bodices and trains removed, she said, the dresses can be worn on other special occasions such as formal balls or debutante parties.

The line was Introduced during a bridal show in Chicago this spring and drew favorable reviews. "I think it's a great idea," said Susan Glick, fashion director for the Chicago Apparel Center. "I thought it was an exciting concept from the standpoint that wedding gowns do not have to be extravagant any longer, that this kind of simplicity was very reflective of NEW NAMES John and Celeste Flanagan of rural Farmer City are parents of Slarah Dawn Flanagan, born July 22, 1988. The 7-pound, 2-ounce baby is a sister of Johnson Charles, 21 months. She is a granddaughter of Colin and Marlene Manahan of 203 W.

Emerson Bloomington, and Emit and Earline Flanagan of Farmer City. Great-grandmothers are Celestine Foley and Anne Taber, both of Spring Valley and Sallie Flanagan of Farmer City. Melissa Rose Kaeb is the name chosen for the baby born July 21, 1988, to Harvey and Judy Kaeb of Fairbury. The 7-pound, 3-ounce baby is a granddaughter of Donald and Rozella Gramm of rural Gridley and Elmer and Mary Lou Kaeb of rural Cissna Park. Great-grandmothers are Louise Gramm of Gridley and Ollie Steidinger of Fairbury.

July 25, 1988, is the birth date of Caleb Michael Zobrist, first child of Michael and Susan Zobrist of Goodfield. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. He Is a grandson of Frederick and Mar-jorie Knapp and Ralph and Joyce Zobrist, all of Congerville. Merion and Esther Miller of Congerville and Clara Zobrist of Eureka are great-grandparents. Jennifer Ann Nichols, 2Vi, Joins her parents, Michael and Karla Nichols of 1208 N.

Western Bloomington, in welcoming Clint Allen Nichols, born July 28, 1988. The baby, who weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, is middle-named for his father. He is a grandson of Donald and LaDon Tudor of Homewood and Roger and Dolores Nichols of 917 W. Wood Bloomington. Great-grandparents are Russell Batty of 1007 S.

Wright Edna Tudor of 309 S. Western Marie Wright of 202 W. Locust and Emily Batty of 1017 S. Mercer all of Bloomington. Nicholas Alexander Snyders was born July 20, 1988, to Mike and Gini Snyders of 601 S.

Vale Bloomington. The 7-pound, 1 -ounce baby is a grandson of Jean Miller of 315 Southgate Estates, Bloomington, and Richard and Irene Snyders of rural Ottawa. Great-grandparents are Bob and Juanita Snyders of Fort Pierce, Fla. A rural Green Valley couple, Mark and Janice Conrady Schleder, are parents of Caleb Martin Schleder, born July 17, 1988. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and shares the middle name of a great-grandfather, Martin Schleder.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Conrady of Lincoln and Mr. Add our special to your Wedding Anniversary Party 25 Off Wedding what was happening in ready-to-wear." Wedding Works took orders at the show and expects to deliver to retailers by late summer. The company has hired national sales representatives and is opening a 600-square-foot showroom in New York City's bridal district.

The gown and parts are being produced by New York subcontractors. Eventually Wedding Works hopes to move production to Iowa, said Connie Wlmer of Des Moines, a partner who has provided the main financial backing. Ms. Beman, who lived in Altoona before moving to Philadelphia In 1982 with her husband, Don, an editor for The Associated Press, said she came up with the idea of a ready-to-wear assembled gown after working in the registry at the John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia. Retailers typically carry one size of different gowns, she explained.

Customers pick from that selection, try it on and get measured. The dress then is ordered from a manufacturer with delivery In as long as four months or sometimes longer. "I had to come up with a concept that made it still a special occasion dress and yet made it functional to select something that was wearable past the wedding and something that made sense to the retailer," Ms. Beman said. Working with New York City designer Karin Beatty, Ms.

Beman created six silhouette styles in Missy sizes 4-20 and a dozen over-bodices. The styles range from simple to ornate with hand-beaded Alencon lace. They can be interchanged to suit the bride, she said. Most gowns are white satin. The total package costs under $800.

and Mrs. Dale Schleder of Green Valley. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Paulus of Lincoln, Mr.

and Mrs. Martin Schleder and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wolfer, all of Pekin, and Mr. and Mrs.

Vernon Kitterman of Green Valley. John and Cindi Fogle of Mackinaw are parents of Justin John Fogle, born July 19, 1988. The 7-pound, 13-ounce baby is a brother of Joshua Allen, 2tt, and is middle-named for his father. Grandparents are Glenn and Carrol Griffin of Carlock and Weldon Fogle of rural Carlock. Six-pound, 13-ounce Jennifer Marie Samara was born July 18, 1988, to John Alan and Johanna LaJuan Samara of Danvers.

The new arrival, middle-named for a maternal great-grandmother, the late Mary Hopson, is a sister of Jessica Elaine, 4V1, and Joshua Ray, 2. She is a granddaughter of Edward and Helen Parrish of Hammond and Evelyn Samara of Kewanee. Amanda Parrish of Shawnee, is great-grandmother. July 22, 1988, is the birth date of Christopher Daniel Newby, first child of Michael and Debra Newby of 703 S. University Normal.

The new arrival weighed 7 pounds, 15ft ounces. Grandparents are Bill and Anita Crabill of 24 White Place, Bloomington, Tom and Sandra Dean of Monmouth, and Daniel and Edith Newby of Strongsville, Ohio. Great-grandparents are Herman and Gladys Crabill and Lloyd and Edith Chezem, all of Monmouth. A Stanford couple, Glenn and Jill Keturi, are parents of Ryland Reed Keturi, born July 20, 1988. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

He is a grandson of Dalpha Reed of East Peoria and George and Lois Keturi of Peoria. Myona Williams of Pekin is great-grandmother. Sydni Jo Norris, named for a greatgrandfather, the late Sidney Etcove, and middle-named for her paternal grandmother, was born July 22, 1988, to Kent and Maureen Norris of 107 Buttercup Way, Bloomington. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Grandparents are Jeanette Carney of Carborro, N.C., Russell Carney of 7 Tarn-O-Shanter Drive, and Bob Norris of 107 Buttercup Way, both of Bloomington, and JoAnne Koehl of Tarpon Springs, Fla.

Great-grandparents are Peg Etcove of Newtown Square, and Bob Norris Sr. of Effingham. Mora NEW NAMES C4, C6 rv touch We Do Imprinting On Napkina! i Ruff-Kennell i Married at 5 p.m. July 16 at Trlni- ty Lutheran Church, Bloomington, were Lisa Ruff of 1412 E. Croxton Bloomington, and Bryant Kennell of rural Roanoke.

i Donald and Melba Ruff of rural Strasburg and Marvin and Lydia Kennell of rural Roanoke are their parents. i There was a reception at Tiara Ballroom before the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. The bride was attended by Janice Moomaw, matron of honor; Betty Heinold, Dianne Monroe and Vicki Dittus, bridesmaids; and Re-bekah Heinold, flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by Terry Stalter, best man; Lyndon Dittus, Darwin Armstrong and Ron Ruff, groomsmen; and Adam Moomaw, ring bearer. The bride is a graduate of Stew-ardson-Strasburg High School and Western Illinois University.

She is employed as a computer systems analyst by State Farm Insurance Cos. Her husband, a graduate of Roanoke-Benson High School, attended Illinois Central College and is employed by Vermeer Sales and Service, Eureka. The newlyweds reside at 203 Elm Circle, Eureka. ''i Graziano-Barnes WENONA Rose Barnes of Wenona and Mark Graziano of Des Moines, Iowa, exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m. July 9, 1988, at St.

Theresa's Catholic Church, Des Moines. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes of rural Wenona. The groom is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Graziano Sr. of Des Moines. There was a reception at Washington Heights Club House. Lisa Heppler was maid of honor; Mary Jan Mahoney, Patricia Mahoney and Colleen Mahoney were bridesmaids; Tom Geraty, best man; Jeff Powers, Ross Huney and John Ginther, groomsmen; Emily and Amy Wadle, flower girls, and Charles and Christopher Wadle, ring bearers; Preston Witt and Rick Rungituse, ushers.

The bride attended Wenona High School and Drake University. She is a pharmacist at Kilburz Drugs, West Des Moines. Her husband is a graduate of Dowling High School and Drake University. He is employed by Bauder Pharmacy, Des Moines. The newlyweds will reside at 1705 Beaver Des Moines.

Fry-Zehr PONTIAC Patricia Ann Fry and Rodney Lee Zehr, both of Pontiac, were married at 7 p.m. July 16, 1988, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac. Elzie and Arlene Fry and Kendall and Irene Zehr, all of Pontiac, are their parents. There was a reception at Pontiac American Legion Hall before the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Traci Corrigan was matron of honor; Ann Spoden, Linda Fry and Peg Root, bridesmaids; and Lauren Thomas, flower girl. Randy Durham was best man; Victor Kennedy, Chuck Dailey and Mike Broerman, groomsmen; and Steven Fry, ring bearer. The newlyweds are graduates of Pontiac Township High School. The bride has a bachelor's degree in marketing from Eastern Illinois University and is employed in the advertising department by the Dai- Holzhauer-Valentine EL PASO David G. Valentine and Donna Lynn Holzhauer, both df Long Beach, exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 6 p.m.

July 2, 1988, at Wayfarer's Chapel, Palos Verdes, Calif. 5 Ray and Janet Valentine of El Paso and Mildred Holzhauer of Long Beach are their parents. I There was a reception at Palos Verdes Country Club and a second reception July 16 at the Sheraton Inn, Normal. Donna Polley was matron of hon-6r, and Martha AlvUlar, Laurie Burt and Denise Valentine were Preston-Bennett Sberiann Preston of Longmont, formerly of Danvers, and Michael Brian Bennett, also of Longmont, were married at 1 p.m. June 18, 1988, at Hover Mansion, Longmont.

John D. Preston and Patricia Preston, both of Longmont, and Carolyn C. Vest of Bradford, are their parents. The bride is a graduate of Skyline High School and the Career Development Center, both in Longmont, Colo. Her husband is a graduate of Bradford High School, Bradford, and Redrocks Community College.

He is employed by the Public Service Co. of Colorado at Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Plant. The newlyweds reside at Longmont. Sorensen-Mears Vicki L.

Sorensen and Steven Mears, both of Tampa, were married at 6 p.m. July 9, 1988, at Clearwater, Fla. Their parents are Lylas Sorensen Dennis of Rockford, Donna Mears of 116 Greenleaf Drive and Eldon Mears of 2623 Hall Court, both of Bloomington. Cindy Brunk and 'Brent Hiltbrand were their attendants. The bride is a graduate of West High School, Rockford, and is employed by Southeast Bank, Clearwater, Fla.

Her husband is a graduate of Bloomington High School and the University of South Florida, Tampa. The newlyweds reside at 8102 N. Sheldon Apt. 1708, Tampa, Fla. Hill-Flnley Tammy Hill of 1302 Joan Way, Normal, became the bride of Greg Finley of 2018 E.

Taylor Bloomington, in a ceremony at 5 p.m. July 30, 1988, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington. Their parents are Ray and Elfie Hill of the Joan Way address and Charles and Gloria Finley of 1504 E. Grove Bloomington. There was a reception at Crestwicke Country Club.

Tina Rogers, Kristi Hoeferle, Terri Goujon, Kathy Doyle, Trudy Nelson and Jan Swichtenberg attended the bride. Brian Parker, Jim Farlee, Brian Finley, Steve Hill, Don Etherton and Dave Cook attended the bridegroom. The bride is a gradute of Normal Community High School. She is employed as a programmer librarian in the data processing department by State Farm Insurance Cos. Her husband, a graduate of Bloomington High School, is a senior at Illinois State University majoring in industrial technology.

He is employed as a drafting technician in the building design and construction department by State Farm. Following a honeymoon at Estes Park, the newlyweds reside at the bridegroom's address. Hoffman-Kessinger CHATSWORTH Exchanging wedding vows in a ceremony at 5 p.m. June 25, 1988, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth, were Lisa Hoffman and Michael E.

Kessinger, both of Chatsworth. Donna Bess of Bradenton, and Jim and Mary Jane Kessinger of Chatsworth are their parents. There was a reception buffet supper and dance at Chatsworth American Legion Hall. Mary Moser, Kristyn Ricketts, Ann Mildred and Debra Kessinger attended the bride. Melissa Moser was junior bridesmaid and Lindey Hornstein, flower girl.

Randy Edwards, James McGreal and Mark and Dan Kessinger attended the bridegroom, and Brad Frye was ring bearer. The bride, a graduate of Fair-bury-Cropsey High School and Oehrlein School of Cosmetology, is employed as a cosmetologist by A Head of Style, Fairbury. Her husband, a graduate of Chatsworth High School and Juliet Junior College, is employed by Kaiser, Ag-Mart, Chatsworth. Following a honeymoon in Orlando, the newlyweds reside at 203 E. Oak Chatsworth.

ly Leader, Pontiac. Her husband, a graduate of Joliet Junior College, is employed by Zehr Hatchery and Mill, Pontiac. They reside at 701 John Pontiac. bridesmaids. Mike McCraw was best man; Rocky Brandl, Jeff Mor-timor, Trent Ahlenius and Jim Freeman, groomsmen; and Erik Holzhauer and Zachary Sykora, ring bearers.

The bride has a bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, and owns Cordially Invited, custom invitations and stationery. Her husband has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and is a branch manager in Southern California for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the newlyweds reside at 815 Roswell Long Beach, Calif. 1 1 ll Wetzel-Michalak Amy Elizabeth Wetzel and Rich-V ard Norman Michalak, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, were united in marriage in a ceremony at 2 p.m. July 9, 1988, at Holy Trinity Church, Bloomington.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wetzel of 1323 E. Grove Bloomington, and Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore Michalak of South Bend, are their parents. There was a reception at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Edward Rust. Ann Wetzel was maid of honor, and Kristin Kranz, Betsy Butler and Gina Farabaugh were bridesmaids.

Chris Michalak was best man; Mike Seasly, Tom Galloway and Jim McVeigh, groomsmen; Mike Wetzel, ring bearer; and Bill and Doug Wetzel and Vince Wehby, ushers. The bride has a bachelor's degree in premedpsychology and her husband has a bachelor's degree in accountancy, both from Notre Dame University. She is employed by Proctor Gamble and her husband is employed as an auditor by Price Waterhouse, both in Cincinnati. Following a wedding trip to Mackinac Island, the newlyweds reside at 334 Tusculum Cincinnati. upon approval.

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