Weddings

Prescott-Snodgrass

HEYWORTH -- Cheryl Prescott and Eron Snodgrass, both of Heyworth, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. April 18, 2009, at Heyworth Christian Church.

A reception followed at Crestwicke Country Club.

Their parents are Carol Prescott, Heyworth, and Larry and Janet Snodgrass, Heyworth.

Mark and Mike Prescott and Larry Snodgrass were ushers.

The bride received an associate in applied science degree in nursing from Parkland Community College and a bachelor of science in nursing from Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University. The groom received his associate's degree in applied science from Spoon River College and is a graduate of American College of Technology in computer electronics. He is a parts professional at Cummins Crosspoint.

Schweitzer-Theobald

BLOOMINGTON -- Deanna Schweitzer and Bryant Theobald, both of Bloomington, were married at 1 p.m. March 6, 2009, in Bloomington.

Her parents are Michael and Donna Schweitzer and Douglas Doran, all of Bloomington. His parents are David and Wilma Theobald of Bloomington.

The bride graduated from Heartland Community College and Healthy Connections School of Massage Therapy.

She is a sales representative at State Farm Insurance Cos. and massage therapist at TM Hair Design.

The groom has a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

He is a sales representative at State Farm Insurance Cos.

The couple resides in Bloomington.

Engagements

Perley-Hartman

WASHINGTON -- Colette Perley of Washington and Adam Hartman of Bloomington are planning an Aug. 1, 2009, wedding.

The bride's parents are James and Barbara Perley of Metamora, and Richard and Cindy Schwindenhammer of Peoria. The groom's parents are James and Rebecca Hartman of LeRoy.

Mattson-Ashmore

NORMAL -- Cindy Mattson of Normal and Mark Ashmore of Bloomington will be married Nov. 14, 2009.

The bride's parents are Dave and Kay Mattson of Waynesville. The groom's parents are the late Max and Elizabeth Ashmore.

Leuenberger-Haig

NORMAL -- Megan Leuenberger and Aaron Haig, both of Chicago, will be married July 3, 2009.

The bride's parents are Kathy Leuenberger of Wood Ridge, and the late Fred Leuenberger. The groom's parents are Roger and Kathy Haig of Normal.

Northcutt-Bersche

BLOOMINGTON -- Katy Jo Northcutt and Jay Michael Bersche, both of Bloomington, are planning a Aug. 8, 2009, wedding.

Their parents are Jeff and Paula Northcutt of Bloomington, and Jerry Bersche and Jane Bersche, both of Bloomington.

Branz-Morgan

PONTIAC -- Nicole Branz and Jason Morgan, both of Champaign, will be married Sept. 5, 2009.

The bride's parents are Bonnie Branz of Pontiac and Charles Branz of Lowden, Tenn. The groom's parents are Mary Burries of Raleigh, N.C., and Bill Morgan of Bloomington.

Beyer-McCarrier

BLOOMINGTON -- Alison Beyer and Michael McCarrier, both of Bloomington, are planning a July 18, 2009, wedding.

The bride's parents are John and Peggy Beyer of Pontiac. The groom's parents are James and Mary McCarrier of Marinette, Wis.

Massie-Thorne

BLOOMINGTON -- Jennifer Massie and Isaac Thorne, both of Bloomington, will be married July 11, 2009.

The bride's parents are Paula Massie of Bloomington and the late Scott Massie. The groom's parents are Dennis and Christi Thorne of Eureka.

Studyvin-Swartz

TREMONT -- Joyce Marie Studyvin of Tremont and Craig Matthew Swartz of Emington will be married July 25, 2009.

The bride's parents are John and Jeanette Studyvin of Tremont. The groom's parents are Gary and Sue Swartz of Saunemin.

Tammen-Reber

THAWVILLE -- Katrina Tammen of Thawville and Ryan Reber of Monticello will be married June 27, 2009.

The bride's parents are Morris and Linda Tammen of Thawville. The groom's parents are Bob and Pam Reber of Paxton.

Cielocha-Welke

BLOOMINGTON -- Kristin Cielocha of Bloomington and Justin Welke of Orem, Utah, will be married July 25, 2009.

The bride's parents are Steve and Lucy Cielocha of  Bloomington. The groom's parents are Ray and Joan Welke of Merrill, Mich.

Benedict-Powell

EL PASO -- Sarah Benedict and Christopher Powell, both of Chicago, will be married July 3, 2009.

The bride's parents are Mark and Ellen Benedict of El Paso. The groom's parents are Bruce and Rose Powell of Inverness.

Mikel-Leahy

BLOOMINGTON -- Meghan Mikel and Tim Leahy, both of St. Louis, Mo., are planning a Sept. 12, 2009, wedding.

Their parents are Rob and Joie Mikel of Bloomington, and John and Nancy Leahy of Webster Groves, Mo.

Hardwick-Veatch

ROBERTS -- Amy Hardwick and Joshua Veatch, both of Roberts, will be married Aug. 1, 2009.

The bride's parents are Stanley and Judy Hardwick of Fisher. The groom's parents are Bryan and Katie Veatch of Roberts.

Uphoff-Hansen

GRAYMONT -- Leah Ellen Uphoff of Graymont and Ryan Michael Hansen of Morris are planning a July 11, 2009, wedding.

Their parents are Paul and Sarah Uphoff of Graymont, and Michael and Deborah Hansen of Morris.

Lorenz-Wright

NORMAL -- Jennifer Lorenz and Wayne Wright, both of Normal, will be married Dec. 4, 2009.

The bride's parents are the Rev. Marvin and Mary Lorenz of Latimer, Iowa.

Anniversaries

50th for Ray, Della Prince

BLOOMINGTON -- Ray and Della Prince of Bloomington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at 3 p.m. June 21 at the Davis Lodge, Lake Bloomington, and a trip at a later date.

Prince and Della Sides were married June 14, 1959, at the Free Methodist Church, Normal.

Their attendants were Mary Vee Sides and William West.

They are the parents of Kathleen Prince, Bloomington; Kenneth Prince, LeRoy; David (Tanya) Prince, Valrico, Fla.; and Diana Prince, Normal.

They have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He retired in 1997 from State Farm Insurance Cos. She is a cake decorator and a professional crafter.

50th for Tom, Faye Hanson

NORMAL -- Tom and Faye Hanson of Normal will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner, hosted by their children, and several trips are also planned.

Hanson and Faye Wirrick were married June 19, 1959, at Wesley Methodist Church, Bloomington. Their attendants were Phyllis Peterson Bernstein and Jerry Pines.

They are the parents of Tamara (Ron) Irons of Bloomington, Teri (Matthew) Kraft of Normal and Toni (George) Stiger of Bloomington.

They have seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He retired in 1997 from Country Mutual Insurance after 32 years.

60th for Marvin, Iva Willke

ANCHOR -- Marvin and Iva Willke of rural Anchor will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner June 25 at Railside Golf Club, Gibson City.

Willke and Iva Winterland were married June 12, 1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor.

Anna Mae Wieting and Myron Willke were their attendants.

They are the parents of Marlene Dewey of Heyworth; Gary Willke of Nazareth, Pa.; Brenda Tomic of Normal; and Rita Meredith of Bowling Green, Ky.

They have 10 grandchildren.

They are semi-retired from farming on the Willke homestead.

50th for Ted, Donna Meredith

BLOOMINGTON -- Ted and Donna Meredith of Bloomington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Meredith and Donna Purkey were married June 14, 1959. Their attendants were Elizabeth Murray and Frank Meredith.

They are the parents of John Scott, Craig and Audra (Keith) Watkins, all of Bloomington; and Ted (Becky) of LeRoy. They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He has worked for Illinois Graphics Inc. for 50 years. She works for Information Resources.

60th for James, Vera Roderick

NORMAL -- James and Vera Roderick of Normal celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family reunion in May in Louisville, Ky.

Roderick and Vera Morgan were married June 19, 1949, in Montpelier, Ind.

They are the parents of Becky (Mark) Ehredt, Normal; Rick (Carol) Roderick, Louisville, Ky.; and Ray (Karyn) Roderick, New York City.

They have four grandchildren.

He taught music at Illinois State University from 1956 until his retirement in 1982.

She taught first and third grades in Indiana before moving to Illinois.

50th for Robert, Alma Brucker

CHENOA -- Robert and Alma Brucker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 3 to 5 p.m. June 21 at Pontiac Elks Lodge.

Brucker and Alma Rhoda were married June 21, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chenoa. Erma Kahle and Loren Schuler were their attendants.

They are the parents of Michael (Beth) Brucker, Sidney; Karen (Mark) Heins, Chenoa; John (Anna) Brucker, Lake Forest; and Paul (Jennifer) Brucker, Brownsburg, Ind.

They have seven grandchildren.

They are both retired from farming.

50th for Norm, Kay Alpers

COOKSVILLE -- Norma and Kay Alpers of Rockton, formerly of Cooksville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Rockton, and a family vacation to Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Alpers and Kay Hensley were married June 20, 1959, at the Union Church in Cooksville. Their attendants were Alice Maple Ledbetter and Wallace Alpers.

They are the parents of Lisa (Dwayne) White of Roscoe; Karin (Rick) Taylor of Roscoe; Amy (John-Mark) Beard of Rockton; and Stephanie (Jamin) Unger of Roscoe.

They have four grandchildren.

He was a high school educator and administrator, retiring in 2002. She was a piano teacher, retiring in 2003.

50th for John, Eileen Sronce

NORMAL -- John Loren and Eileen Sronce of Normal, formerly of Hudson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sronce and Eileen Porter were married June 20, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville. Their attendants were Lillian Bathon and Gene Sronce.

He retired from service station maintenance throughout Central Illinois. She retired from General Electric in Bloomington.

25th for Emil, Pam Ludy

EL PASO -- Emil and Pam Ludy of El Paso celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner followed by an open house Saturday at Jim's Steak House.

Emil and Pam Jarrett were married June 16, 1984, at the Gregory Church at Lake Bloomington.

Their attendants were Debbie Howard and Brian Ludy.

They are the parents of Robin (John Howe) Ludy, Debbie (Charlie) Howard, Brian (Lauri) Ludy, Russ Starkey Jr., and Mark (Stacy) Ludy.

They have 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was an underwriting consultant at State Farm Insurance Cos., retiring in 2002.

She worked in customer service at Country Companies, retiring in 2000.

60th for Ralph, Louise Bellas

BLOOMINGTON -- Ralph and Louise Bellas of Bloomington will observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a family celebration at Estes Park, Colo.

Bellas and Louise Stork were married June 18, 1949, at St. Anne's Church, Lancaster, Pa.

Their attendants were Jeanne Sullenberger and Chester Marcinkiewicz.

They are the parents of Christine (Quinn Loucks), Washington; Ralph Jr. (Connie), Bloomington; Marcia (Rick West), Vermont; Gregory (Kirsten Setterholm), California; Kimberly (Benoit Nault), Arizona; and Laurence (Susan), Colorado.

They have six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He is professor of English emeritus at Illinois State University. She is a retired nursing instructor from the Mennonite School of Nursing.

50th for Howard, Beverly Hartsock

CLINTON -- Howard and Beverly Hartsock of Clinton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. June 21 at the Madison Hall in Clinton.

Hartsock and Beverly Brelsfoard were married May 30, 1959, at St. John's Catholic Church, Clinton.

They are the parents of Tina Hartsock, Clinton; Chris Hartsock, Belle Plaine, Iowa; Tim (Theresa) Hartsock, Fishers, Ind.; and Andy (Debby) Hartsock, Apple Valley, Minn.

They have seven grandchildren.

He retired in 1995 as supervisor at Wallace Business Forms. She retired in 1996 from the Illinois Power Co.

25th for Steve, Shirley Zeller

PONTIAC -- Steve "Buzz" and Shirley Zeller of Pontiac will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at their home at 1612 W. Bob-O-Link Drive, Pontiac, hosted by their sons and families.

They were married March 24, 1984, at Kempton United Methodist Church.

They are the parents of Dave Cooper of Bloomington and Dan Cooper of Cullom.

They have six grandchildren.

He is the director of Global Vendor Management for RR Donnelley and is the founder of the PC M.D. Co. She retired in 1993.

25th for Randy, Nancy Coile

SAYBROOK -- Randy and Nancy Coile of Saybrook will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Riviera Maya.

Coile and Nancy Verkler were married June 16, 1984, at United Methodist Church, Foosland. Their attendants were David Baker and Donna Evans.

They are the parents of Aaron and Emily, both of Saybrook.

They are both employed at Coile's Diesel, Saybrook.

25th for Chris, Cathy Goodyear

NORMAL -- Chris and Cathy Goodyear of Normal will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Goodyear and Cathy Dickens were married June 2, 1984, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Their attendants were Karen Lemburg and Tim Smith.

They are the parents of Michelle and Evan, both of Normal.

25th for James, Peggy Reynolds

HUDSON -- James and Peggy Reynolds of Hudson will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Reynolds and Peggy Wilson were married June 2, 1984, at Bloomington. Their attendants were Terri Myers and Rick Burge.

They are the parents of Jennifer (Aaron) Kinder of Hudson and Brandi Reynolds of Bloomington.

They have four grandchildren.

He works for Johnston Contractors. She works for Scott Weller Homes.

70th for Harold, Lulu Dunlap

DOWNS -- Harold and Lulu Dunlap of Downs will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

Dunlap and Lulu Bradford were married June 14, 1939, at the Blooming Grove Church in rural Bloomington.

They are the parents of Sherrillyn West, Bloomington; Joyce Niklaus, LeRoy; Randal, Downs; and Marc, Tremont.

They have 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He retired from Adams Farms in 1982.

40th for Dave, Lori Neisler

GRIDLEY -- Dave and Lori Neisler of Gridley will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Chateau.

Neisler and Lori Etherton were married June 28, 1969, at the Methodist Church in LeRoy. Their attendants were Charlotte Etherton Tyrrell and Marshall Neisler.

They are the parents of Jeff Neisler of Morris; Matt (Maria Thereza) Neisler of Dallas, Texas; and Christi (Marvin) Garcia of Streamwood. They have four grandchildren.

He is an agribusiness manager. She is a systems manager at State Farm Insurance Cos.

45th for Robert, Marsha Walters

WELDON -- Robert and Marsha Walters of Weldon will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Weldon Village Hall, Weldon.

Walters and Marsha North were married June 21, 1964, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Clinton. Their attendants were Joyce Smock and Gary Turner.

They are the parents of Robb Walters, Springfield, and Wendy (Brian) DeMent, Clinton.

They have four grandchildren.

He retired in 1994 from Ameritech. She retired in 2001 from Illinois Power Co.

50th for Tom, Sue Quick

STREATOR -- Tom and Sue Quick of Streator celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Walt Disney World in Florida earlier this year.

Quick and Sue Edwards were married June 13, 1959, at the Christian Church in Patoka.

They are the parents of three daughters, Debra (Paul) Bates, Bloomington; Diane (Eliot) Becker, Wilmette; and Chrystal (Dale) Middleton of Blackstone.

The couple operate T and S Quick Enterprises near Blackstone.

60th for Lyle, Barbara Moser

ROANOKE -- Lyle and Barbara Moser of Roanoke will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at The Flame in Metamora.

Moser and Barbara Nohl were married June 19, 1949, at the Eureka Christian Church Chapel.

Their attendants were Alice Nohl and Calvin Moser.

They are the parents of Gladys (Tom) Carr, Shirley (Rick) Gerber, Greg (Sharlene) Moser, Sue Garber, Todd (Kathy) Moser, Mark and Leslie, deceased.

They have 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

New Births

Max Frederick and Shea Dylan Coram -- 4-pound, 4-ounce and 4-pound, 13-ounce twin sons of Scott and Stephanie Coram of Bloomington, born May 18, 2009. Sibling: Sophie, 4. Grandparents: Donna Kagel, Bloomington; Dennis and Penny Kagel, Bloomington; Richard F. and Sharon Coram, Dracut, Mass. Great-grandparents: Dorothy and Leon Brandt, Colfax; Roy F. Kagel, Bloomington; Ed and Venita Cook, Methuen, Mass. Max is named for his maternal great-grandmother Maxine and middle-named Frederick for his paternal grandfather, great-grandfather and maternal great-grandfather.

Maxton Bennett Morales -- 5-pound, 13-ounce son of Robert and Angela Morales of Bloomington, born March 30, 2009. Grandparents: Cathy Klump, Tuccoa, Ga.; James Mays, Bloomington; Sarah and Patrick Lenigan, Groveland, Fla.; Robert L. Morales, Vineland, N.J. Great-grandparents: Patricia Mays, Bloomington; Delores and James Price, Normal; Dorothy Davis, Groveland, Fla.

Caitlynn Renee Jones -- 8-pound, 3-ounce daughter of Joel Jones and Heather Althouse of Lexington, born May 17, 2009. Grandparents: Rick and Renette Althouse, Lexington; Jerry and Judy Jones, Linn Creek, Mo. Great-grandparents: Mildred Petersen, Colfax; Marty and JoAnn Althouse, Melvin; Dorothy Ruffcorn, Warsaw. Great-great-grandmother: Helen Althouse, Sibley.

Harry Scott Waltrip -- 6-pound, 13-ounce son of Casey Waltrip and Melissa Robinson of Bloomington, born May 20, 2009. Grandparents: Melody Arnold, Blue Mound; Ray and Donna Robinson, Decatur; Michele Waltrip, Bloomington. Harry is named after his paternal grandfather and he shares his middle name with his maternal grandfather.

Lola Rae Finfrock -- 7-pound daughter of James and Becky Finfrock of Wapella, born April 25, 2009. Grandparents: Bob and Barb Holland, McLean; Jim and Carolyn Finfrock, Waynesville. Great-grandparents: Dorothy Holland, McLean; Vernie and Ruby Dean, Stanford. She is named after her great-great-grandmother, Lola Gaede.

Quinn Lucille Hall -- 6-pound, 5-ounce daughter of Sean and Beth Hall of Maryville, born April 24, 2009. Grandparents: Barb Rutledge, Hudson; Bill Tisberger, Normal; Pat and Connie Hall, Maroa. Great-grandparents: Lottie Wickiser, Normal; Theresa Tisberger, Plano; Ray and Gretta Denler, Hannibal, Mo.

Zachary Harm Harms -- 7-pound, 3-ounce son of Kevin and Christina Harms of Minonk, born May 23, 2009. Siblings: Jacob Warren, 7; Abbigail Claire, 4. Grandparents: Jeannie and Dennis Rexroat and Donna and Jerry Harms, all of Minonk. Great-grandparents: Jim and Joyce Rexroat and John Hayter, all of Normal; Theresa Harms and Dorothy and Vernon Matter, all of Minonk. He is middle-named for Kevin Harms late Uncle Harm Harms.

Olivia Anne Boyd -- 9-pound, 11-ounce daughter of Justin and Christian Boyd of Bloomington, born June 2, 2009. Grandparents: Colleen Hensley, Bloomington, and Debra Boyd, Downs. Great-grandparents: Anne Keller, Michigan, and RoseMary Arvik, Florida.

Gavin Andrew Paul -- 7-pound, 12-ounce son of Ronnie and Allison Paul of Bloomington, born May 30, 2009. Sibling: Gage Allen, 2. Grandparents: Bill and Debbie Tener, Oreana; Bob and Sandy Paul, Wapella. Great-grandmother: Bea Cottingham, Peoria.

Carter James Bergquist -- 8-pound, 2-ounce son of Ty and Deb Bergquist of El Paso, born May 22, 2009. Siblings: Cassidy Alys, 4; Owen Thomas, 1. Grandparents: Al and Laura Sinksen, Rock Island; Richard and Pat Bergquist, El Paso. Great-grandparents: Phyllis Sinksen, Rock Island; Florence Hanson, Turtle Lake, N.D. He is middle-named after his paternal great-grandfather, James Cassidy.

Bryson John Edwards -- 7-pound, 7-ounce son of Steve and Melissa Edwards of Hudson, born May 25, 2009. Siblings: Kaitlyn Paige Edwards, 5; Hannah Marie Edwards, 3. Grandparents: Al and Donna Rollins, Hudson; Larry and Inez Edwards, Eureka; and Dorothy Edwards, Normal. Great-grandmother: Wilma Harmon, Ottawa.

Luke Mathew Potts -- 8-pound, 7-ounce son of Matt and Heather Potts of Normal, born Jan. 29, 2009. Siblings: Blake Thomas Potts, 3. Grandparents: Larry and Ann Kingdon, Bloomington; Mike and Linda Potts, Towanda. Great-grandparents: Bernadine Vogel, Bloomington; and Joyce Potts, Bloomington. He is middle-named for his father.

Dakota Anne Livengood -- 6-pound, 15-ounce daughter of Jay and Julie Anne Livengood of Washington, born June 1, 2009. Grandparents: Jim and Marilee Lanhardt, Eureka; Don and Renee Livengood, Washington. Great-grandparents: Marilyn Logsdon, Normal; and Barb and Irwin Birdsell, Portland, Tenn. She is middle-named for her mother.

Allison Kate Emm -- 7-pound, 4-ounce daughter of Brian and Lisa Emm of Bloomington, born May 7, 2009. Sibling: Lauren Emm, 1. Grandparents: Ken and Cyndi Natzke, Heyworth; Alan and Jackie Emm, Mendota. Great-grandparents: Barbara Rapp, Palatine; Eleanor Natzke, New Port Richey, Fla.; and Norbert Lechner, Toluca.

Marriage Licenses

McLean County

Sean Thomas Mountjoy and Stacey Lee Erickson, both of Normal.

Leslie Gene Brown, Normal, and Mary Ellen Lake, Bloomington.

Damien Tyler Schlitt and Carly Breanne Hawn, both of Mansfield.

Ryan James Franks and Carmen Ann Shank, both of Arlington, Va.

Don Tontiplaphol and Emily Jane Baldoni, both of Somerville, Mass.

Michael Joseph Wolf and Nicole Jeanne Abbey, both of Normal.

Anthony Maurice Coleman and Traci Lea Segoviano, both of Bloomington.

Jared Lee Sterr and Bridget Ann Vercruysse, both of Chicago.

Anthony Marquise Davenport, Peoria, and Kuyom Renee Pano, Bloomington.

Austin Lane Crothers and Martha Callison Horst, both of Bloomington.

Michael Donald Stalter, Pontiac, and Julie Ann Correa, Bloomington.

Sasidhar Madduri, Irving, Texas; and Shweta Dubey, Bloomington.

Curtis William Mack, Bloomington, and Diane R. Lancaster, LeRoy.

Kenneth Thomas Dreyer, Sterling, Va.; and Audrey Jennifer Gingrich, Roanoke.

Robert Dwayne Rotramel and Brenda Leigh Featherly, both of Gridley.

Bryce Lee Sieg and Megan Nickole Belmar, both of Normal.