Congratulations, Karen Nielson and Weston Koenigs!

    Sylvin Lake in Custer State Park, South Dakota, was the setting for the June 16, 2006, wedding of Karen Nielsen and Weston Koenigs.
    The bride is the daughter of JoAnn and Alan Nielsen and groom is the son of Kay and Dave Koenigs, all of Mapleton.
    The immediate family was present for the wedding in South Dakota. A reception was held on June 30 at the Ida Grove Skate Palace for family and friends.

Congratulations, Brandy Wetzel and Craig Oberreuter!

    Brandy Wetzel and Craig Oberreuter are pleased to announce their engagement.
    Brandy is the daughter of Pamela Wetzel of Audubon, Iowa. Craig is the son of Irvin and Elleen Oberreuter of Danbury, Iowa.
    The couple will be married on October 7, 2006 in Ankeny, Iowa.

Congratulations, Renae Schroeder and Randy Grell!

   Lee and Lori Schroeder of Oto, Iowa, would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Renae to Randy Grell, son of Jerry and Jill Grell of Danbury, Iowa. The couple is planning a September 9th, 2006, wedding at St. Joseph's Church in Anthon, Iowa.
   Renae graduated from MV-AO High School and St. Luke's College of Nursing. She is employed at St. Luke's Hospital and Opportunities Unlimited, both in Sioux City, Iowa. Randy graduated from MV-AO High School and Western Iowa Tech Community College. He is employed by Schroeder Electric of Oto, Iowa.
   Grandparents are Jack and Sharon Pope of Ute, Iowa, Bernice Schroeder of Oto, Iowa, Freddie and Vonnie Grell of Danbury, Iowa, and Don and Sandy Stehr of Denison, Iowa.

Congratulations, Jill and Gregory!

   Stan and Sherrie Ferguson of Charter Oak and Rod and Jane Wonder of Danbury are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Jill Marie Ferguson and Gregory William Wonder.
   The couple is planning a September 16, 2006, wedding at United Church of Christ in Schleswig with a reception and dance to follow at Dana Hall in Danbury.
   The bride-to-be’s grandparents are Peggy and the late Sylvester Watts of Primghar and Bill and Karleen Ferguson of Hartley. The groom-to-be’s grandparents are the late Bill and Virginia Forbes and Leroy and Dorene Wonder of Galva.

Congratulations, Jan and Gabriel!

   Jan Marie Barry and Gabriel Guy Fries were united in marriage on June 3, 2006, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Danbury, Iowa. Rev. Terry Roder officiated the ceremony. A reception and dance followed at Dana Hall in Danbury.
   The bride is the daughter of Michael and Jean Barry of Danbury and the granddaughter of Mary Jean Barry, the late William Barry and the late Andy and Ann Seuntjens all of Danbury. The groom is the son of Kenneth and Marla Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, and the grandson of Dorothy Zediker and the late John Zediker of Mapleton and Guy and Melba Fries of Benkelman.
   The bride, wearing a white halter A-line gown with a beaded bodice with an overlay with lace and bead detailing, was given in marriage by her father. The bride’s sister, Brenda Dalton of Omaha, Nebraska, was Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Allison Dirksen of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jennifer Anderson of Denver, Colorado and Katie Fitzpatrick of Omaha, all friends of the bride; and Alicia Fries of Benkelman, sister-in-law of the groom. The flower girl was Ella Dalton, godchild and niece of the bride, of Omaha.
   The groom’s brother, Josh Fries of Benkelman, was the Best Man. Groomsmen were Greg Jorgensen of Davenport, Iowa, and Justin Horner of Fremont, Nebraska, both friends of the groom; Brian Barry of Danbury, brother of the bride; and Jed Dalton of Omaha, brother-in-law of the bride. The ring bearer was Easton Fries, nephew of the groom of Benkelman.
   After their honeymoon trip to the El Dorado Royale Spa & Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple resides in West Omaha where Jan is in computer software sales for ProData Computer Services and Gabe is a credit manager for Wells Fargo Financial.

Congratulations, Stacy and David!

   Stacy Ann Bollig and David Dean Pithan exchanged marriage vows on June 9, 2006, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton. A reception with a dinner and a dance followed at the Anthon Community Center. The bride is the daughter of Kirk and Julie Bollig of Mapleton. The groom is the son of Allan and Polly Pithan of Anthon.
   Included in the wedding party was the sister of the bride, Jill Bollig as Maid of Honor and Heidi Bumann, Angie Schrunk and Amy Bechen as bridesmaids. The flower girl was Cheyenne HIll. The best man was the groom’s father, Allan Pithan. Mike Pithan, Jeff Hill and Cody Klaschen were groomsmen. The ring bearer was Austin Hazard with Henry Pithan as honorary ring bearer. The ushers were Keith Schrunk, Tony Hill and Travis Hazard.
   The bride is a graduate of Briar Cliff University with a degree in Elementary Education and is a substitute. The groom works for Pithan Feedlots and raises show calves.
   The couple is home in rural Anthon following a wedding trip to Yellowstone National Park.