Weddings

Macy DeVries and Trevor Lloyd were united in marriage on Sept. 25, 2021, in Des Moines. Macy, the daughter of Tracy and Kurt DeVries of Burnside, is a dental hygienist at Heritage Creek Dental in Clive. Trevor, the son of Rose and Harold Lloyd of Spencer, is a lineman for MidAmerican Energy, operating out of Dallas Center. The Lloyds will reside in Waukee.

Lindsey Hassman and Bruce Heintz were united in marriage on Aug. 7, 2021, at the outdoor chapel of Camp and Retreat Center near Montour. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Steve Brand of New Life Evangelical Free Church of Tama and followed by a dinner and dance in the camp's reception hall...

Audrey Marie Schumann, daughter of Todd and Mary Schumann of Lakefield, Minnesota, and Ryan Michael Sikora, son of Ron and Susan Sikora of Ruthven, were united in marriage Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 4 p.m. The double ring ceremony was held at the Round Lake Vineyards in Round Lake, Minnesota, with Mike Schumann, the bride’s uncle/godfather officiating...

It is with great pleasure that Scot Matthews, of Terril, along with Danice Matthews and Jack Kropf, of Estherville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mikayla A. Matthews to Ryan T. Larson, son of Connie and Tim Larson, of Estherville. The wedding took place on Oct. 3, 2020, at Gull Point Lodge in Milford...

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Palmer, of Everly, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Desera Palmer to Christopher Bell, son of Rod Bell and late Mrs. Janice Bell, of Spencer, on Aug. 15, 2020. Anyone who would like to send a card and/or gift to the couple send to: PO Box 342, Everly, IA 51338...

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Palmer of Everly are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Desera Palmer, to Christopher Bell, son of Rod Bell and late Mrs. Janice Bell of Spencer. The two were married July 15, 2020. Cards and/or gifts can be sent to the couple to PO Box 342, Everly, IA 51338...

Deborah Kirchner and Jay Lyon, were united in marriage on April 1, 2020, in an outdoor ceremony. In the gazebo at the Sundholm Environmental Education building at the Clay County fairgrounds. The ceremony was officiated by Beth Odor. Deborah is the daughter of Carole and George Kirchner of Spencer. ...

Alesha Marie Sikora, daughter of Ron and Susan Sikora of Ruthven, and Evan Tucker McCarty, son of Allen and Javotte McCarty of Spencer, were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 2 p.m. The double ring ceremony was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, with Rev. Tim Hogan officiating...

Alexa Cashatt and Kristopher Rhode were married on June 15, 2019, at Elwell Family Food Center in Des Moines by Judge Gronewald. Alexa is the daughter of Luann and Jack Halter of Altoona, and Stacey Warren and Brent Cashatt of Altoona. Kristopher is the son of Steve and Kim Rhode, of Spencer...

Sara Foley of Fenton and Morgan McCarty of Linn Grove were united in marriage on July 27, 2019, at Lake Dillon in Colorado. Sara is the daughter of Denise and Dave Bailey of Laurens and Mike Foley of Algona. Morgan is the son of Allen and Javotte McCarty of Spencer...

Melissa Hassman and Zack Petersen were united in marriage on June 8, 2019, in an outdoor ceremony beside the Dordt College Prairie in Sioux Center. The bride is the daughter of Dan and Karen Hassman of Spencer, and the groom is the son of Ken and Deb Petersen of Andover, Minnesota...

Josie McCarty and Grant Frazer were united in marriage on Feb. 2, 2019, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. Their ceremony was officiated by Reverend Paul Frederickson. Josie is the daughter of Allen and Javotte McCarty of Spencer; and Grant is the son of Dean and Linda Frazer of Conrad. ...

Madison Kuehler and Brandt Illg were united in marriage on June 9, 2018, at Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji. The ceremony was officiated by Melissa Weber. Madison is the daughter of Jennifer Kuehler and Mathew Kuehler — both of Spencer; and Brandt is the son of Chuck and Amy Illg, of Spencer. Maids of honor were Macy Kuehler, sister of the bride; and Briana Anderson, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were: Baily Illg, sister of the groom; and Natalie Rachuy, Briana Dandy and Ashley Gathman — all friends of the couple. Best men were Brady Illg and Blake Illg — brothers of the groom. Groomsmen were Jordan Adams, Ben Roos, Jeremiah Howland and Alex Hyde — all friends of the couple. Ring bearers were Braxton Illg, son of the couple, and Beckham Kloewer, friend of the couple. Ushers were Jesse Kuehler, brother of the bride, and Chance Sorensen, friend of the couple. A reception and dance were conducted in the Wimbledon room at Arrowwood Resort following the ceremony. Madison is a 2013 graduate of Spencer High School and is employed at U.S. Bank in Spencer. Brandt is a 2011 graduate of Spencer High School and is employed at Doll Distributing in Spencer. The couple will continue to make their home in Spencer.

Tim and Kimberly Stoever, of Spencer, are delighted to announce the marriage of their son, Caleb, to Bethany Lange of Evanston, Wyoming, daughter of the Rev. Jonathan and April Lange on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. The Rev. Jonathan Lange officiated the ceremony at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Evanston...

Holly Hassman and Kyle Fueston were united in marriage on May 26, 2018, at CrossWinds Church in Spirit Lake. Their ceremony was officiated by CrossWinds Spencer campus Rev. Jordan Gowing. Holly is the daughter of Dan and Karen Hassman of Spencer, and Kyle is the son of Rich Fueston of Inwood and Kathy Renken of Okoboji...

Dennis and Sue Harman would like to announce the marriage of their son Maj. Tyler Harman to Megan Starbuck, daughter of Brenda Haislip and the late John Starbuck. The couple was married on March 24, 2018, at Faith Community Church in Lincolnton, Georgia, with Rev. John Belangia officiating...

Alison Garman and Andrew Phelps were united in marriage on Oct. 28, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer with the Rev. William Schreiber officiating. Alison is the daughter of Kenny and LuAnn Garman of Spencer, and Andrew is the son of Brad and Kim Phelps also of Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps recently made their home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Andrew is a service technician at J&L Harley Davidson, and Alison is salon manager at Mastercuts...

Hannah Hahn and Cole Milbrath were married at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The bride is the daughter of Ray and Lyn Hahn of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hannah is the granddaughter of Maynard and Shirley Hahn of Howard, South Dakota. ...

Matthew Kruse, son of David and Jane Kruse, formerly of Spencer, and Caroline Seibt, daughter of Rogerio and Solange Seibt, of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil were united in marriage on Aug. 4, 2017, at the Santo Antonio Cathedral in Patos de Minas, Brazil...

Leah Christine Heibult and Chad Daniel Frink were united in marriage Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. Parents of the couple are Doug and Debbie Heibult, of Sheldon; and Dan and Ann Frink, of Spencer. Rev. Marvin Lindley officiated the ceremony. Friend of the bridge Mel Janssen acted as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mandy Seeley and Jackie Stack, friends of the bride...

Rebecca Borkowski and Hunter Cauthron were united in marriage May 13, 2017, at United Methodist Church, Everly, with Rev. Michael Eeten officiating. Rebecca is the daughter of Jill Borkowski and Anthony Borkowski of Everly and Hunter is the son of Randy and Leah Cauthron of Spencer. The happy couple makes their home in Beaufort, South Carolina, where Rebecca is a registered nurse at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Hunter serves as a flight captain in the United States Marine Corps.

Megan Anderson and Collin Kjose were united in marriage Aug. 19, 2017, at Linwood Wesleyan Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Megan is the daughter of Barry and Dana Anderson of Spencer and Collin is the son of Mitch and Barb Kjose of Sioux Falls. The couple recently made their home in Sioux Falls.

Cassidy Fox and Andrew Christy were united in marriage by Pastor Jay VanGelder on July 14, 2017, at Hope Reformed Church in Spencer. Cassidy is the daughter of Steve and Melissa Fox of Spencer. Andrew is the son of Phil and Siri Christy of Spencer. Both are graduates of Spencer High School. Cassidy is continuing her education at Morningside College in Sioux City. She plans on receiving her bachelor's degree in nursing. Andrew is a United States Marine and is stationed in North Carolina. There will be a vow renewal ceremony with a reception to follow on July 7, 2018, at Prairie Pedlar Gardens in Odebolt.

Kelly Jean Neiderhiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Neiderhiser of Spencer, and Clayton Dee Brandt, son of Frank and Marla Brandt of Stewardson, Illinois, were united in marriage on Oct. 15, 2016. The ceremony was conducted at Alexander Majors Barn in Kansas City, Missouri, and officiated by Rev. Larry Neiderhiser and Rev. Michael Mohr...

Samantha Berryhill and Scott Glover were united in marriage on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burlington. Rev. Will Ryan officiated. Amanda Crispen, of Dwight, Illinois, is the mother of the bride. Allen and Cindy Glover, of Spencer, are the parents of the groom. Frank and Jerry Scott and Paul and Charlyn Glover — all of Spencer, are the grandparents of the groom...

Kirsten Merchant and Dillon Schulz were united in marriage on Aug. 6, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. Rev. John Syvertson officiated the ceremony. JoAnne and Leland Franke and Scott and Angela Merchant, all of Spencer, are parents of the bride. David Schulz, of Spencer, and Carla Schulz, of Lakefield, Minnesota are parents of the groom...

Randy Meyer, of Everly, and Rachel Proctor, of Pocahontas, were married Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, with Rev. Michael Hernandez, uncle of the bride, officiating the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Roger and Susan Meyer of Everly and Brad and Theresa Proctor of Pocahontas...

Megan Zenkovich and Brady Vanderberg were united in marriage on Sept. 17, 2016. The ceremony was held at Prairie Pedlar Gardens in Odebolt with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. A reception followed. Megan is the daughter of Shannan Zenkovich and the late Thomas Zenkovich of Spencer and Brady is the son of Al and Carla Vanderberg of Spencer...

Kate Adolf and Austin Pryor, along with family and friends, celebrated their relationship at a partnership ceremony on July 9, 2016, at Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Pat Adolf of Everly, and Alan and Nancy Pryor of Lynchburg, Virginia...