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RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO - Jessica Lorrenne Young and Matthew Jacob Novak, both of Chicago, IL, were united in marriage April 25, 2009. Kermit Jemeland officiated the ceremony in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Jessica is the daughter of Michael and Julie Young of Cedar Rapids. Matthew is the son of Michael and Mary Novak of Cedar Rapids.

PLYMOUTH, MN- Jackie Holtwick and Chris Longner, both of Burnsville, MN, were united in marriage on May 24, 2009. Micki Witzig, a close family friend, presided over the 5 p.m. ceremony at Carlson Towers Amphitheater in Plymouth, MN. A reception was held at Carlson Towers Rotunda. A rehearsal dinner was held at Dixie’s On Grand in St. Paul Minnesota on May 22, 2009. Maid of Honor was Diana Holtwick. Bridesmaids were Erica Diggins Barnhart, Michelle Baker, Lindsay Venerable Hoffman, and Amanda Bliss ...

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HIAWATHA, IA — Codee Marie Peters of Hiawatha and James Francis Bunting of Shellsburg exchanged wedding vows on November 14, 2009. Codee is the daughter of Tim Peters and Reilly Wenning. James is the son of Jim and Claudia Bunting. Both the newlyweds and their parents wish to thank those who shared in their celebration.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Jennifer Kay Marak and Brett Joseph Alcorn, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage September 12, 2009, during a 2 p.m. ceremony at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Jennifer is the daughter of Chris and Penny Marak of Swisher, IA. Brett is the son of Brian and Nancy Alcorn of Fort Dodge, IA.

ANACORTES, WA — Rebekah Joy Bowman of Burien, WA and Lt. Joel David Funk of Anacortes were married July 11, 2009. Father Vu Tran officiated the ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anacortos. They honeymooned in Hawaii. Rebekah is the daughter of Tim and Angela Bowman. Joel is the son of Gail Hietpas of Cedar Rapids and David Funk of McKinney, TX. Rebekah graduated from Washington State University. She is a Taxation Manager for Vulcan in Seattle. Joel graduated from the University of ...

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GALVESTON, TX — Brandi Michelle Kasper and Joseph Ryan Naughton, both of Houston, TX, were united in marriage on February 21, 2009, in Galveston, TX.

BARRINGTON, IL — Heather Zarina Merchant and Jordan Thomas Mallett, both of Chicago, IL, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Barrington United Methodist Church in Barrington, IL. A reception was held at Makray Memorial Golf Club. Heather is the daughter of Mushtaq and Sandra Merchant of Barrington. Jordan is the son of John and Lori Mallett of Cedar Rapids. Heather is a graduate of the University of Iowa and Northwestern. Jordan is a graduate of the University of ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Erin Lynn Carman and Jeff Dale Gilson, both of Marion, IA, were married July 17, 2009, at St. Wenceslaus in Cedar Rapids. Erin is the daughter of Ray and Sue Carman of Urbana, IA. Jeff is the son of Dennis and Lynn Gilson of Marion.

SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE — Victoria V. Udina, daughter of Tanya and Vladimir Udin from Simferopol, Ukraine, and John J. Dieter, son of the late Meg C. Dieter, Vinton and the late Donald J. Dieter, Mason City, would like to announce their marriage. They were united before the Lord in Holy Matrimony September 19th, 2009, in Simferopol, Ukraine in the Crimea near the Black Sea. The bride wore a tight fitting 'shirred' white strapless silk gown with an open V-shaped lace up back. ...

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EAGAN, MN — Michelle Marie Ernst and John William Kostka, both of Apple Valley, MN, were united in marriage on April 25, 2009, in Eagan, MN.

DUBUQUE, IA — Kristin Weers, daughter of Dennis and Julie Weers of Anamosa, IA, was married to Jason Kloft, son of Pat and Julie Knake of Bellevue, IA, and the late Dennis Kloft, on September 5, 2009. The 6 p.m. garden ceremony took place in the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The newlyweds reside in Wakefield, KS.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Amy Jacqueline Colony and Jeffery Alan Black exchanged marriage vows September 26, 2009, during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on the beach in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach, VA. Amy is the daughter of Martha Colony and Bruce Smith of Ames, IA, and Jan Archer of Chicago, IL. Her grandmothers are Eleanor Archer of Des Moines, IA, and Ruth Ann Colony of Central City, IA. Jeffery is the son of Denise and Gary Black of Hickory, NC. His ...

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CHERRY HILL, NJ — Emily M. Sadler and Nicholas G. Rivera, both of Cherry Hill, NJ, were united in marriage June 20, 2009. The 2 p.m. ceremony was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cherry Hill. Emily is the daughter of Steve Sadler and Linda Sadler, both of Cedar Rapids. Nicholas is the son of Ezequiel and Sara Rivera of Hammonton, NJ.

LADORA, IA­ - Cari Kinzenbaw of Ladora and Casey Pauli of Scottsdale, AZ, were united in marriage on September 5, 2009. Alan Trumpold and Mickey Kinzenbaw presided over the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. The ceremony and reception were both held at Red Top Farms in Ladora.

NEGRIL, JAMAICA - ­Jenny Marie Kirstein and Matthew Robert Drewelow, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage on August 18, 2009, during an 11 a.m. ceremony on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. Jenny is the daughter of Brian Kirstein and Connie Weber, both of Mechanicsville, IA. Matthew is the son of Tim and Janie Drewelow of Lowden, IA.

SIOUX CITY, IA­ - Lacy Jo Thompson and Tyler Blake Allen, both of Marion, IA, were united in marriage on June 13, 2009. The 4 p.m. ceremony was held at Grace United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Lacy is the daughter of Doug and Shirley Thompson of Correctionville, IA. Tyler is the son of Roger and Shirley Allen of In dependence, IA.

VINTON, IA­ - Kaitlin Paige Zander and Brandon Micheal Emrich, both of Belle Plaine, IA, were united in marriage June 6, 2009. The 4 p.m. ceremony was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA. Kaitlin is the daughter of Paul and Carol Zander of Mt. Auburn, IA. Brandon is the son of Linda Emrich of Cedar Rapids, and Mark and Kim Emrich of Vinton.

CEDAR RAPIDS­ - Melissa Kay Salat and Aaron Clay Hunsaker, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage September 5, 2009, during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Melissa is the daughter of John and Cindy Salat of Cedar Rapids. Aaron is the son of Gary and Gloria Seright of Surprise, AZ, and Al Hunsaker of Quincy, IL.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - ­Mackenzie Ann Kahler and Michael Jeffery Maitland, both of Traverse City, MI, were united in marriage July 31, 2009, during a 4 p.m. ceremony at Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. Mackenzie is the daughter of Ann and Randy Alliger of Cedar Rapids, and Steve and Mary Kahler of Marion. Michael is the son of Barb and Jim Maitland of Traverse City.

CEDAR FALLS, IA - ­Kristi Leigh Frieden of Elgin, IA and Nathan Todd Miller of Marion, IA were united in marriage on June 6, 2009. The Rev. Eva Cameron presided over the 3:30 p.m. ceremony in the Commons Ballroom on the University of Northern Iowa Campus in Cedar Falls. A reception was held at The Isle Casino and Hotel in Waterloo, IA. Kristi is the daughter of Layne and Barbara Frieden of Elgin. Nathan is the son of Todd and ...

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MT. VERNON, IA­ - Robyn Joan Davis of Lisbon and Reid Allen Netz of Cedar Rapids were married at sunrise, 6:47a.m. on September 9, 2009, on the beach in Palisades - Keppler Park in Mount Vernon. The Rev. Beth Peterson preformed the ceremony, with Christine Rutledge and David Peterson acting as witnesses. Robyn is the daughter of Robert J. and Joan Holub (both deceased). Reid is the son of Barb Netz (deceased) and Loren Netz of Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Netzs five ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS­ - Whitney Renee Heil and Zachary Thomas Takes, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage on June 20, 2009. Father David OConnor presided over the ceremony held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. A rehearsal dinner hosted by the grooms parents was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall #5677 in Cedar Rapids on June 19, 2009. The wedding reception was also held there. Maid of Honor was Carrie Clark. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Byer, Jasmine Hazen, ...

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CEDAR RAPIDS­ - Emily Katherine Birrer of Hills, IA and Andrew James Phillips of Marion, IA were united in marriage July 11, 2009 in Cedar Rapids.

CEDAR RAPIDS­ - Michelle Diane Potts and Clark Joseph Hruby, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage May 23, 2009. The 2 p.m. ceremony was held at St. Jude Catho lic Church in Cedar Rapids. Michelle is the daughter of Ronald and Patricia Potts of Palo, IA. Clark is the son of Willard and Patricia Hruby of Cedar Rapids.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Whitney Renee Heil and Zachary Thomas Takes, both of Cedar Rapids, were united in marriage on June 20, 2009. Father David O’Connor presided over the ceremony held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. A rehersal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall #5677 in Cedar Rapids on June 19, 2009. The wedding reception was also held at there. Maid of Honor was Carrie Clark. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Byer, Jasmine ...

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