Traverse City Record-Eagle from Traverse City, Michigan • Page 25

Record-Eagle, Friday, July 11, ItTS PagetS Church bells ring for area couples MR. AND MRS. JOHN McCLAY MR, AND MRS. RONALD BEMBENECK Vows exchanged lin St. Joseph's JL Couple honeymoons in Caribbean Vows solemnized in June ceremony OLD St.

Joseph's Church was the setting Saturday, June 28, for the exchange of vows between Jonni Valesky. a Mark Weber. Father Linus Schrems officiated the; ceremony before an altar decorated arrangements of fuji mums and gar den flowers. IT The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. Shirley Hartman of KimbaU, Valesky of Houston, Tex.

Parents the bridegroom, are Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Weber of Old Mission Penin- ifsula. 1C Lace accented the wedding gown. Her wide-brimmed bridal hat was trimmed by a garland of flowers )which matched the yellow daisies and baby's breath in her i a attendants were Wendy Fowler, maid of Jan Velsky Diane Hartman was flower girl.

Michael Okley attended the groom as best man, and Billie and Joe Hartman groomsmen. A dinner was served at Bower's Harbor Inn followed by a reception held at the home of the groom's family. The couple will live in. Grand Rapids after a Northern Michigan wedding trip. TRAVERSE CITY John Joseph McClay and his bride, the former Pamela Ball, left for a honeymoon Caribbean cruise Friday evening, June 20, alter exchanging vows at Grace Episcopal church.

The Rev. Thomas Stoll performed the candlelight service at a a a decorated with pink carnations and baby's breath. Parents of the bridal'couple arc Mr. and Mrs, Duane, R. Ball of Kalkaska, and Dr.

and Mrs. Adam C. McClay of Traverse City. The bride was attired in a gown-of sata-mist over taffeta, by cluny lace. Her veil was trimmed with matching lace; and she carried a bouquet of white daisies, white car- nations; baby's breath and pink ribbon Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs.

Lynn Loncki. Thomas McClay served as his 'brother's best man. Guests were seated by Thomas Ball and Lynn Loncki. The, couple greeted friends at a reception held in-the church's parish" 'hall. The newlyweds will live in Traverse City this summer.

The bride, a.Northwestern Michigan College nursing program graduate is by Munson Medical Center. Her husband is a pre-law student at Hope College, Holland, Mich. A rehearsal dinner was held at the 'home of the groom's parents. TRAVERSE Bouquets of yellow and white daisies adornetf the altar at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church-'Saturday, June 21, for the marriage of Marsha. May Toole and Ronald Lee The Rev.

William Rabior officiated. The bride lived with her Mr. Myron Toole, 10720 Center Rd. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Bembeneck of R. 5, Traverse City. The bride's white satin gown -and veil were accounted with re-embroidered lace and pearls. She carried a nosegay bouquet of white carnations, yellow roses and baby's breath. Lorelei Warren was maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Denise Broghamer and Barb Bembeneck. Acting as best man' was Douglas Higgins. Tony Broghamer and Roger Bembeneck were groomsmen. A reception was held at the Elks Club. The couple will live in Traverse City after a camping wedding trip in the Upper Peninsula.

The bride was graduated from the a i a nursing a a Northwestern Michigan College in 1974. Her husband attends' NMC with. a business major. A rehearsal dinner was held at the home of the groom's parents. MR.

AND MRS. BRUCE KILUNGBECK Connie Greer weds Bruce Killingbeck MR AND MRS. WH.LIAM STOKES MR. AND MRS. HENRY WITKOP TRAVERSE CITY Connie EUene Greer and Bruce, Eugene Killingbeck repeated vows Saturday afternoon, June 21, at the Church of Christ.

Larry Beaverson performed the candlelight service. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Greer of Kewanna, are parents of the bride, and Honors students KALAMAZOO Western Michigan University named area students to the second semester Dean's list. An denotes all A grades.

They include Lou ton of Dr. Mrs. Kenneth Turner of Central Lake; Susan Call, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Call of Beulah and Roberta Poppy, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Poppy of Kalkaska. the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ruth Killingbeck of Glen Arbor. The bride wore a gown of white sheer dotted swiss over taffeta, and carried a bouquet of daisies and melon-colored roses on a Bible.

Diane Alkena attended the bride, and Gilbert Cornell served as the groom's best man. Guest were seated by Charles and Robert Greer. The newlyweds greeted friends at a reception held at the church before leaving on a wedding trip to Canada They will live at 857 Shadv Lane. Traverse City. The bride is a 1998 graduate of Central Christian College of the, Bible, Moberly, Church rites unite TC couple Couple married near candelabras TRAVERSE CITY St.

Francis' Catholic Church was the scene Staurday afternoon. June 21, of the weddlne of Michelle Lynn Woods and Henry Joseph Witkop. i Arrangements of purple, yellow and white mums decorated the altar for the ceremony performed by Father Edwin Frederick of All Faiths Chapel. The bride Is the daughter of Mrs Margaret Woods, of 11898 Regal, Traverse City, "and the late-Edward Woodi, Parent! of groom are John J. and Louisa Witkop of 2425 Indian Trail." For her wedding the bride selected a gown of candlelight crystal sata peau accented 1 by re-embroidered lace and seed pearls.

Her floor-length veil was trimmed with matching lace. Bridal attendants were Becky Kage, maid of honor; Terry Rudolph and Kristine Freeman, bridesmaids, and Kelly Johnson, flower girl The groom was served by Steve Sedlacek, best man; robert Stark and Gary.Forton Joseph Witkop was ring bearer A reception was held at Immaculate Conception church. The new Mr and Mrs. Witkop will live at'MOH-E Eighth-St, Traverse' City 7 The bride is a nursing program student at" Northwestern Michigan i TRAVERSE-CITY At the First Congregational Church, the Rev. J.

Alfred Fryer married Margaret Havill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Havill of 1310 Milliken Court, ana William H. Stokes, son of Dr. and Mrs.

Edward Stokes of Peninsula Drive, the afternoon of June 28. White gladiolas and greens in brass vases were placed on the altar and floor candelabras stood at each end. The bride chose a gown of peau de sole with chantilly lace and seed pearls. She wore a matching lace and pearl cap and. earned 1 of.

yellow and white daisies, yellow roses and baby's breath 1 Matron'of honor was her sister Mrs. Frank Whelan, and bridesmaids were Mrs. William M. Havill, Mary Anderson and Joanne Auw. Flower girl was Debbie Whelan Best man was Thomas Stokes, brother of the groom.

Groomsmen were William M. Havill, Charles Havill and Dr. Steven Olender. Ushers were Robert Olesoh Jr. and Gus Stokes.

The reception was held at Traverse City Golf and Country Club. A rehearsal dinner was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents. After a honeymoon at Shanty Creek, the couple plans to make their home at 2765-Ray Boulevard in Traverse City. The "bride is graduate of Central Michigan University; and the groom was graduated from AlMon 1.