08.13.2010

Youngblood/Shay Wedding

Jennifer Ann Youngblood and Dr. Beau Bradley Shay were united in marriage on Saturday June 5, 2010 at the Augustana Chapel in Rock Island, Illinois.

Parents of the bride are Mary Jo Youngblood of Rock Island, Illinois and Cecil ...more

06.14.2010

Clark & Foster Wedding

Nicole Elizabeth Clark and Preston John Foster were married May 22, 2010 at Ashelynn Manor in Magnolia, TX.
Parents of the couple are Rick and Janet(Brady) Clark of Spring, TX and Suzie and Terry Foster of Oneida, IL. Grandparents of the ...more

06.3.2010

Christine Riesenbeck and Kent Spratt unite

Spratt and Riesenbeck unite in marriage

Christine Elaine Riesenbeck and Kent Melvin Spratt were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., November 14, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church in Burlington, Iowa. The Rev. John Horn officiated at the ...more

03.15.2010

Holt - Swanson Wedding

SPRINGFIELD - Megan Elena Holt and Gregory James Swanson, both of Springfield, were married at 4:30 in the afternoon on September 26, 2009 at Lake Springfield. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Greg Busboom of St. John's Lutheran Church. The ...more

09.22.2009

Chelsea Pierson and Timothy Brown Wedding

Chelsea A. Pierson of Bartonville and Timothy L. Brown of Galesburg, were married at 2 p.m. May 16, 2009, at St. Anthony's Church in Bartonville, IL.
The bride's parents are Melody and Brent Pierson, Bartonville. The groom's parents are ...more

08.29.2009

Ashley Lessner and Travis White

Dan and Tami Lessner, along with Ed and Lynda White, are proud to announce the wedding of their children. Ashley Lessner, of Hoffman Estates, IL and Travis White, of Galesburg, IL were married on August 15, 2009 in Streamwood, ...more

07.20.2009

Peterson Graves Wedding

On January 16 2010 the families of MaryAnn Graves and C. David Peterson Jr. will become one. There will be a wedding at the First Assembly of God Church in Pekin IL with a reception to follow. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. ...more

07.14.2009

Elise Johnson and Todd Main

Elise Johnson of Mackinaw,IL and Todd Main of Rio,IL announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are J. Roger and JoAnn Cummings of Monmouth, IL and Rollie and Sally Main of Victoria,IL. They will be married August 8, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the ...more

07.2.2009

Sophia Thompson and Jeremy Duffy to Wed

Sophia Thompson and Jeremy Duffy, both of Chicago, will be wed in a private ceremony in Rancho Cucamonga, California on August 8, 2009.

Parents of the couple are Sharmain Hamilton of Rancho Cucamonga, California and Michael and Elaine ...more

06.8.2009

Katharine Short and Ryan Ritter

Katharine M. Short and Ryan P. Ritter, both of Bloomington, were married at 4 p.m. May 27, 2009, at The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The bride's parents are Trey Short, Bloomington and Terri Payne, Cicero. The groom's parents are ...more

06.2.2009

Mimi Jacobs and Opey Greene

Michelle "Mimi" Jacobs and Keith "Opey" Greene, with their families, will be married in a private wedding ceremony at 5:30pm on Friday, July 3, 2009.

An informal outdoor cake reception will follow the wedding at 7:30pm on Friday, ...more

09.1.2010

Cervantez-Henry

Keisa Cervantez and Dustin Henry, both of Galesburg, are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents of the bride elect are Carrie (Cowan) Cervantez and Steve Cervantez both of Galesburg. Parents of groom elect are Gary and Marsha Henry of ...more

08.3.2010

Lee-Cordle

Michael Dean Lee of Alexis and Heather Christine Cordle of Alexis, are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents of the bride elect are James and Susan Cordle of Galesburg. Parents of the groom elect are Patricia and the late Thomas Lee. ...more

06.1.2010

Mullin-Lampson

Scott "Moon" Mullin and Shannon Lampson, both of Galesburg, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on June 19, 2010.

Parents of the bride elect are Michael & Jeanie Lampson of Galesburg and Claudine (Deannie) Lampson of ...more

05.27.2010

Swanson and Ubbenga to Wedd in August

Brett Swanson and Krista Ubbenga, both of Oneida, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on August 21, 2010. The wedding will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Emden, IL. The groom's parents are Paul and Trudy Swanson of Oneida ...more

05.23.2010

Fitchpatrick - Humes

Curtis Fitchpatrick of Williamsfield and Jaci Humes of Galesburg, are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents of the bride elect are Shari (Hutton) Humes and Cary Humes of Galesburg. Parents of the groom elect are Roger and Shirley ...more

05.4.2010

Gabriele Winship & Victor Replogle

Harold & Judy Winship of Galesburg, Illinois are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabriele Ann Winship, to Victor Brian Replogle, son of Bob & Lu Ann Replogle, of Ligonier, Indiana.
The bride-to-be is a 2009 graduate of ...more

04.26.2010

Devlin - McCaw

Jera C. Devlin, and Lane W. McCaw, both of Aledo, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Wende Devlin, Rio. ...more

04.11.2010

John Spurgeon, Dusty Sanor To Wed

John and Eloise Spurgeon of East Galesburg and Danny and Laura Sanor of Chebanse, Illinois are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, John Spurgeon and Dusty Sanor.
A July 31, 2010 wedding is planned at ...more

03.8.2010

Kelley - Ginther

Kathryn Michelle Kelley and Blake Aaron Ginther are pleased to announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Vere O'Kelley, Beaverton, Oregon and Mark and Lynnette Struloeff, Oregon City, Oregon. He is the son of Rick and Dawn Ginther, St. ...more

02.16.2010

Rahm - Kuster

Angela Kuster of Silvis and Adam Rahm of Davenport, Iowa announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Parents of the couple are Jerry and Connie Kuster of Galva and Chris and Coleen Rahm of Wesley, Iowa.
Angela is a graduate of ...more

02.15.2010

Kate Hroziencik & Mike Hagedorn

Robert & Nancy Hroziencik of Oneida, IL are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate Hroziencik, to Mike Hagedorn, son of Darol & Sharon Hagedorn, of Cedar Falls, IA. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Chatham College, Monmouth ...more

12.6.2009

Tracy Lyons and Perry Darrah to wed Saturday

Tracy Ann Lyons and Perry Wayne Darrah, Jr., both of Galesburg, are pleased to announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Stan and Debbie Lyons of Galesburg. He is the son Perry Darrah, Sr. and Debbie Ericson, both of ...more

12.6.2009

Gina Molinaro and Robert Mach to Exchange Vows

Gina Molinaro and Robert Mach, both Chicago, have announced their engagement.

Parents of the couple are John and Cathy Molinaro of Woodridge, Illinois and David and Teresa Mach of Galesburg.

Gina received a Bachelor's ...more

10.18.2009

Kat Mason and Shane McCreery to wed

Katheryn Dianne Mason and Michael Shane McCreery, both of Lincoln, will be wed in a private ceremony in Galesburg, Illinois on October 31, 2009. Parents of the couple are Brian and Lori Mason of Galesburg and Michael and Linda McCreery of Mason ...more

09.20.2009

Julie Farugia and Jorge Gutierrez

Ms. Amy Shaw, of San Antonio, Texas, and formerly of Galesburg, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Julie Christine Farugia, to Jorge Manuel Gutierrez, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Gutierrez, Sr., also of San Antonio. Ms. ...more

09.18.2009

Riesenbeck and Spratt to Exchange Vows

Christine Elaine Riesenbeck, daughter of Richard Riesenbeck of Hannibal, Mo., and Gayle Riesenbeck of Chesterfield, Mo., is engaged to marry Kent Melvin Spratt, son of Carolyn Spratt of Galesburg, Il., and the late Eli Spratt.

The future ...more

09.16.2009

Christy Claus and Jeremy Hicks

Returning from their Alaskan adventure, Christy and Jeremy are engaged. On the shores of the Artic Ocean, Jeremy Hicks, son of Terry and Betty Hicks of Galesburg proposed to Christy Claus, daughter of Richard and Nancy Claus of Wheaton, IL. ...more

08.11.2009

Cleair and Pruett

Whitney Rose Cleair of Rio, and Jason Ottes Pruett of Rural Gilson announce their engagement. The parents of the bride are Rod and Yvonne Cleair of Rio. Parents of the groom are Bill and LuAnn Pruett of Rural Gilson.

Whitney is a ...more

08.10.2009

Amber Nicole Schisler and Neil Allen Smith

Amber Nicole Schisler and Neil Allen Smith, both of Abingdon, are pleased to announce their engagement. Amber is the daughter of Lori Schisler (and Phil Putnam) and Greg Schisler (and Kelly McKee) all of Abingdon. Neil is the son of Gary and Tamra ...more

07.21.2009

Angela Galloway and Christopher Jones

Angela Dawn Galloway and Christopher Robert Jones, both of Peoria, are pleased to announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Rod and Delores Galloway of Galesburg. He is the son of Fred Jones of Dix Hills, New York and Valerie Jones of ...more

07.6.2009

Cara Kirchgessner and Phillip Wolford

Cara Jean Kirchgessner and Phillip John Wolford, both of Galesburg, are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Barb Kirchgessner of Galesburg, Greg and Pam Kirchgessner of Abingdon, and John and Doris Wolford of Abingdon. ...more

06.24.2009

Megan Holt and Gregory Swanson to Wed

Megan Elena Holt and Gregory James Swanson, both of Springfield, announce their engagement.
Parents of the couple are Gary and Marilyn Holt of Rio and Bradley and Carolyn Swanson of Springfield.

The bride-elect graduated from ...more

06.17.2009

Janette Fox and Brandon Otto to Wed

Rick & Linda Harshbarger of Abingdon, Illinois and Kim Sparrow of Monmouth, Illinois are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janette Fox to Brandon Otto, son of Steve & Kim Bush of Quincy, Illinois,and Michael & Shelby Otto of ...more

06.16.2009

Miller and Craig to Exchange Vows

Heather Miller of Sherrard and Elliott Craig of Clinton are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Sherrard High School. She previously taught and coached basketball and track at Manteno High School. She will ...more

06.10.2009

YOUNGBLOOD - SHAY

YOUNGBLOOD – SHAY

Jennifer A. Youngblood and Dr. Beau B. Shay of New Jersey announce their engagement.

Parents of the couple are Mary Jo Youngblood of Rock Island, Illinois and Cecil Youngblood of Beloit, Wisconsin and John ...more

06.6.2009

Kiri Caulkins and Brian Harrison

Makenna Lourae announces the engagement of her mother Kiri E. Caulkins to Brian D. Harrison, both of Woodhull. The bride-elect graduated from AlWood High School. She is employed by AlWood Schools and Express Lane. The Groom-elect graduated from ...more

08.31.2010

Parris 50th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Dan & Faye Parris for 50 years of Wedded Bliss, they were married August 14, 1960 in Alexis, Illinois. The Parris family moved from Abingdon to College Station, Texas in the early 1970's were they lived before moving to Houston ...more

08.24.2010

Loren & Cheryl Peterson Celebrate 40 Years

Loren & Cheryl Peterson will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary with an open house at their home at 5 State Route 164, Galesburg (Westport), on Saturday, September 11 from 2-4 pm.
Loren Peterson and Cheryl Patterson were married ...more

08.8.2010

Lyndon & Sherry Graham Celebrate 40 Years

08.8.2010
Forty years ago, on August 8, 1970, Lyndon Graham and Sharyn Wyne were united in marriage at the First Methodist Church in Carthage, Illinois.

Lyndon and Sherry have lived in Galesburg for more than 30 years where they ...more

08.5.2010

Helen Garoutte celebrated 90 years

Helen Garoutte recently celebrated her 90th birthday August 1, 2010 with family and friends at Hammer's Pizza in Galesburg. Pictured with Helen are her children from left to right, Tony Garoutte, Gilson, Jeanne Flowers, Colona, Ill., Joyce ...more

07.23.2010

Feather's Celebrating 50th Wedding Anniversary

Fifty years ago, on October 22, 1960, Dale Feather and Karen Lucas were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg, Illinois.

Their children and spouses: Laurie (Feather) & Timothy Shinn, Nevada, Iowa, Timothy & ...more

07.10.2010

Linigers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Darrel and Anne Liniger of Monmouth, IL are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Anne E. Johnson married Darrel E. Liniger on July 23rd, 1960 at the Covenant Church in Galesburg, IL.
Darrel was a meat cutter for 55 years at various ...more

06.9.2010

Celebrating 60th Wedding Anniversary

Carroll D. Wilson and Barbara J. Wilson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 28th, 2010. Please honor them with a card shower.
Carroll Dean Wilson and Barbara Jean Jones were married June 28th, 1950 on the lawn of her family ...more

03.31.2010

Hurds celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

George and Marilyn Hurd of Knoxville,IL are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a family gathering.
Marilyn K. Reihm married George W. Hurd on April 9, 1960 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Moline,Il. They own Hurd-Hendricks ...more

02.9.2010

thank you!

thank you for all the beautiful cards and flowers. i had 3 days of celebration. all of you are in my heart and prayers.
much love, ...more

12.18.2009

Olsons celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary

Wayne and Marian Olson of Entiat WA are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home on Christmas Eve.
The event was planned by their daughters, Sonja Oldham of Entiat and Sheryl Lowe of Ardenvoir WA; ...more

10.12.2009

Meiers welcome baby girl

Melisa and Derek Meier Davenport,Iowa announce the birth of their baby girl Isabella Grayce October 2nd at 10:36pm. She weighed 7lbs 4oz and was 21 inches. Proud grandparents are Lynn Graves Altona,Illinois and MaryAnn Meier
Davenport, Iowa. ...more

07.22.2009

Commitment Ceremony

On July 4, 2009, Tammy Creek and Joan Van Liew celebrated their commitment to each other with family and friends at the home of Jay and Cheri Perino. Tammy and Joan moved to the Tampa Bay area in Florida in 1999. They would like to thank all ...more

07.17.2009

Ed and Edie Metz to celebrate 50th anniversary

Ed and Edie Metz of Galesburg will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 26th at the Best Western Prairie Inn of Galesburg between 4-8pm. Family and friends are invited to join in the celebration and are asked to RSVP to ...more

Frank and Karen Kelly, 455 Knox Highway 26, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Friday, June 19.
Frank Kelly and Karen Lozier were married June 19, 1959, at Laurel Methodist Church in Springfield, by the Rev. L. Dean ...more

06.15.2009

GHS Class of 1999 High School Reunion

IT'S OFFICIAL!
GHS will celebrate our 1999 10 year Class Reunion!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009
6pm - Midnight
Lincoln Room at Knox College

Thanks to fellow classmates, we have an AMAZING party planned for a ...more

05.22.2009

Holts celebrate 35th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Holt of Rio will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on May 25th. Holt and the former Marilyn Williamson were married May 25th, 1974, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona by Pastor Milton Englehart. Mr. Holt is a farmer and ...more