Weddings

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...