Weddings

Delperdang, Deffer exchange vows (11/09/11)
Laura Delperdang and Nicholas Deffer were united in marriage on March 19, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji. Laura is the daughter of Jim and Julie Delperdang of Okoboji. She graduated from Okoboji High School in 2003 and the University of Northern Iowa in 2007. Laura teaches math at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kan...

Seemann, Begley exchange vows (10/26/11)
Nicole Seemann and Mitchell Begley were united in marriage on July 15, 2011, on the shore of Lake Delton, Wis. The outdoor ceremony was celebrated by several close friends and family, with a reception being planned for the summer of 2012, after Mitch's deployment...

Hummel, Hanson exchange vows (10/19/11)
Lauren Hummel and Justin Hanson were married August 6, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake, Iowa. After the ceremony, the bridal party made a trip to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and then made their way back to Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, where the reception was held...

Sierck, Dillingham exchange vows (09/28/11)
Meghan Dillingham and Dave Sierck were married Aug. 13, 2011, aboard the Queen II on West Lake Okoboji. Judge David Larson officiated. A reception was held at the Majestic Pavilion in Arnolds Park. The bride's parents are Mark and Tammy Dillingham of Spirit Lake. The groom's parents are Tom and Deb Sierck of Spencer...

Vande Hoef, Howard exchange vows (09/28/11)
Tessa Renae Vande Hoef and Treven Thomas Howard were married Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Presbyterian camp in Milford, with Rev., William Kempkes officiating. Parents of the couple are Brian and Sandra Vande Hoef of Harris, and Thomas and Paula Howard of Ocheyedan. Grandparent's of the bride are Richard and Harriet Vande Hoef of Sibley and Gerald and Joan Vander Meulen of Ocheyedan. Grandparents of the groom are Anna Mae Howard of Ocheyedan and Marilyn Hoekstra of Ocheyedan...

Will, Titterington Wedding (07/27/11)
Amanda Will and Dylan Titterington were united in marriage on June 4th, 2011 at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. A ceremony was followed by a reception at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji. Amanda is the daughter of Trent and Beth Will of Spirit Lake. ...

Dannen, Bergeson exchange vows (06/22/11)
Blaine Dannen and Alyssa Bergeson were married in an outdoor ceremony at Mansions at Hemmingway in Johnston on April 30, 2011, by the honorable judge Doug Staskal. Parents of the couple are Jenny Dannen of Johnston, and Dean and Elizabeth Bergeson of Milford. ...

Leona L. Krieger (03/23/11)
November 21, 1916 - November 21, 1916 Leona L. Krieger, age 94, of Spirit Lake, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. She was born on November 21, 1916, in Spencer, Iowa, to Herman and Grace (Miller) Nissen...

William E. Parks, Dorcas Parks (03/16/11)
William E. Parks Jan. 1, 1924 - Feb. 8, 2011 Dorcas Parks Nov. 6, 1921 - Feb. 21, 2011 William E. Parks, age 87, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. Thirteen days later, after her husband's death, Dorcas E. Parks, age 89, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Feb. 21, 2011, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake...

Stahly, Haynes wed (01/19/11)
Lindsey Stahly and Nick Haynes were united in marriage on Sept. 4, 2010, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D. A reception followed the ceremony at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Lindsey is the daughter of Dave and Lori Stahly of Lake Park. She is a 2006 graduate of Harris-Lake Park High School and a 2009 graduate of Colorado Technical Institute in Sioux Falls. She is employed as an accountant for Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls...

Miller, Hoye wed (01/12/11)
Jo Miller of Lake Park and Dan Hoye, formerly of Estherville, were married on The Queen at Arnolds Park on Sept. 4, 2010, with their children in attendance. They honemooned in London and Paris. Don and Jo will live in Lake Park during the warm months and Las Vegas, Nev., November through April...

Sather, Johnson wed (12/22/10)
Timothy Sather and Jennifer Johnson were married July 31, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake with the Rev Robert Bartlett officiating. Parents of the couple are Brian and Carmen Johnson, of Brewster, Minn., and Larry and Kathy Sather of Spirit Lake...

Sheeler, Brennan exchange vows (12/08/10)
Brittany Sheeler and Ken Brennan were united in marriage on Sept. 4, 2010. The ceremony was held at Lake Park Untied Methodist Church and the reception was at Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji. Brittany is the daughter of Terry and Lori Sheeler of Lake Park and is employed at Comprehensive Rehab in Clinton as a speech-language pathologist. Ken is the son of Marty and Barb Brennan of Emmetsburg and is employed at Rock River Lumber and Grain in Morrison, Ill., as an agronomy salesman...

Maudlin, Diedrich wed (12/08/10)
Jennifer Maudlin and Tyler Diedrich were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26 at First Lutheran Church in West Lake Okoboji. Pastor Bob Vaage officiated the service and a reception followed at Arrowwood Conference Center. Parents of the bride are Carolyn and Tom Maudlin of Spirit Lake. Parents of the groom are Lynn and Peter Diedrich of Overland Park, Kan...

Anderson, Abueg wed (12/01/10)
Kristen Anderson and James Abueg were married on June 26, 2010 at Westwood Church in Omaha, Neb.

Vetch, Paul united in marriage (10/13/10)
Jessica Vetch and Eric Paul were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Warner, S.D

Paul, Anderson united in marriage (10/13/10)
Emily Paul and Tait Anderson were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at First Lutheran Church, West Okoboji. Pastor Tim Nappe officiated. A reception followed at the Majestic Pavillion at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Parents of the bride are Howard and Sheryl Paul, of Spirit Lake. Parents of the groom are Deb and the late Rick Anderson, of Peterson...

Rosenbrook, Sundall wed during June ceremony (10/06/10)
Christi Rosenbrook and Josh Sundall were married June 12, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Martin Lucin officiating.

Michelson, Beggs wed at May 29 Gull Point ceremony (09/15/10)
Allison Michelson of Spirit Lake, and Jacob Beggs of North Platte, Neb., were united in marriage on May 29, 2010, at Gull Point State Park in West Okoboji at 4 p.m. in an outdoor ceremony officiated by Jim and Amy Jo Hawley of North Platte, Neb. A reception followed in the lodge...

Michelson, Beggs exchange vows (09/08/10)
Allison Michelson of Spirit Lake and Jacob Beggs of North Platte, Neb. were united in marriage at 4 p.m. on May 29, 2010, at Gull Point State Park in West Okoboji. The outdoor ceremony was officiated by Jim and Amy Jo Hawley of North Platte, Neb. A reception followed in the lodge...

Wilson-Kalkhoff Wedding Announcement (09/01/10)
Mike Kalkhoff and Heather Wilson were married May 29, 2010 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Reinbeck, with Father Dennis Quint presiding. Parents of the couple are Joe and Becky Wilson of Hudson and Dr. Tom and Annette Kalkhoff of Spirit Lake. Maid of Honor was Laura Wilson, sister of the bride. ...

McIlrath, Arand wed at Gull Point ceremony (08/25/10)
Timothy J. McIlrath and Randolph S. Arand were united in marriage on May 15, 2010. Rev. Keith Scrag of Ames officiated the wedding on West Lake Okoboji at Gull Point State Park. Witnesses for the couple were Mark A. Maser (Omaha) and Samuel B. Smith (Des Moines). Norwood BayBridge (Sioux Falls) was the pipe major...

Groh, Coy wed (07/14/10)
Julie Groh and Ron Coy were united in marriage at the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Chapel on West Lake Okoboji on July 4, 2010.

DuChene, Estapa wed (06/30/10)
Anne DuChene and John Estapa were married May 22, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. A reception followed at The Inn of Okoboji. Honorary attendants were Kate Thoma and Greg Opsal. Attendants were Jill McBreen, Jessi Parker, Meg Estapa, Amy Lockhart, Nicole Geopfert, Devon DeAngelo, Mark Goedken, Nic Dell, Eric Burt, and Brian Noble. Ring bears were the bride's nephew Brady Thoma and Sam and William Lockhart...

Sheeler to be honored at bridal shower (06/23/10)
Brittany Sheeler, daughter of Terry and Lori Sheeler, will be honored at a bridal shower at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Lake Park United Methodist Church.

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