[ Weddings ]

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Mar 10, 2002 by Capital-Journal

Christa Kirk

Ron Webber

Kirk-Webber

Christa Kirk and Ron Webber were united in marriage Sept. 2, 2001, at Church of the Cross in Bradenton, Fla.

The Rev. Stan Pavkovich officiated at the 6 p.m. service.

The bride is the daughter of Steve and JoAnn Kirk of Topeka. She is the granddaughter of Edith and Clayton Frost, Bob and Jean Kirk, and Mary Kirk, all of Topeka.

Parents of the bridegroom are Jodi Webber of Sun Valley, Idaho, and Ron Webber of Sarasota, Fla. He is the grandson of Eleanor Hornikel of Palmetto, Fla., and Jean Webber of Sarasota, Fla.

Liesel Kirk was maid of honor. Josie Kirk-Pagel was matron of honor.

Ron Webber was his son's best man. Dennis Jagdmann was the groomsman.

Taylor Moran was the flower girl. The ring bearer was Jordan Courtney. Candles were lighted by Tammy Barrons and Linda Lassiter. The ushers were Brad Fink and Mike Pagel.

Music was provided by soloists Joanna Erikson and Beth Kennedy; trumpeter Carolyn Maltby; and a string trio consisting of Victoria Bernaldo, harpist; Louis Whilden, bassist; and the Rev. J.C. Milam, violinist.

A reception, dinner and dance followed at the Crosley Powell Mansion in Bradenton.

The bride is a graduate of Topeka High School, Baker University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology, and Emporia State University with a master's degree in mental health counseling. She is a mental health counselor at Healthy Families in Bradenton, Fla.

The groom is a graduate of Riverview High School in Sarasota, Fla., Boston College with a bachelor's degree in biology, and the University of South Florida at Tampa with a doctor of medicine degree. He is a psychiatrist at Ramsay Youth Services in Bradenton, Fla.

After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia in the West Indies, the newlyweds reside in Bradenton, Fla.

Tracy Michelle Clay

Scott David Spaeth

Clay-Spaeth

The Kansas Statehouse and its grounds formed the setting for the Oct. 13, 2001, wedding of Tracy Michelle Clay and Scott David Spaeth.

Judge Nancy Parrish officiated at the 5:30 p.m. outdoor ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Michelle Desch of Berryton and Michael Clay of Mukilteo, Wash. She is the granddaughter of Mariann and Benedict Desch of Topeka and James Clay of Belleville, Ill., and the late Elaine Clay.

Parents of the bridegroom are Robin and Mary Ann Allen of Denison. He is the grandson of LaVera Hood of Topeka and the late Henry Hood and Fern Spaeth of Topeka.

Catherine Clay, Portland, Ore., was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Frances Bradley, Anna Figgins and Heather Reilly.

Robert Stevens, Topeka, was best man. The groomsmen were Eric Spaeth, Emil Spaeth and David Gilbraith.

Terrah Schultz was the flower girl, and Cutter Spaeth was the ring bearer. The ushers were Jason Penrod, Josh Penrod, Todd Stuke and Brent Coulter.

Suzannah Anderson and Nicki Dubois were at the guest book. Todd Anderson was the videographer.

A reception followed at the Senate Luxury Suites in Topeka. The reception attendants were Tasha Pickett and Shelly Pickett.

The bride is a graduate of Topeka High School. She attended Washburn University and is a student at The University of Kansas Medical Center pursuing a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science.

The groom attended Topeka High School and is pursuing a degree as a paramedic at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

The newlyweds honeymooned at Madeira Beach, Fla. They reside in Kansas City, Kan.

Katherine Ann Kimble

Craig Alan Case

Kimble-Case

A warm and sunny morning on Dunn's River Beach at Montego Bay, Jamaica, formed the setting for the Feb. 2, 2002, wedding of Katherine Ann Kimble of Topeka and Craig Alan Case of Tecumseh.

The Rev. Adrian McLean officiated at the 9 a.m. outdoor ceremony.

The bride is a pharmacist at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. Her parents are Mel B. and Ella M. Kleypas of Garden City, Mo.

The bridegroom is a clinical engineer at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka. His parents are Wanda L. Lawrence of Topeka and the late Robert L. Case.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Jamaica. They reside in Tecumseh.

Norma Redenbaugh

Larry Grosfield

Redenbaugh-Grosfield

The Barn Bed and Breakfast at Valley Falls was the setting for the wedding of Norma Redenbaugh and Larry Grosfield on Jan. 26, 2002.

The Rev. L. Dean Thompson officiated at the late afternoon, double- ring ceremony.

The bride was escorted by her son, Larry Barnhill, Overland Park, and her daughter, Theresa Barnhill, Hanford, Calif.

The bridesmaid was Amy Smith, Atchison, niece of the bride.

Robert Grosfield, Eskridge, was his brother's best man.

Gina Wendland, Topeka, daughter of the groom, was the candlelighter. Edith Smith, Everest, sister of the bride, was in charge of the guest book and gifts. Music was provided by soloists Kay Lassiter and the Rev. Thompson and by keyboardist Alyse Stewart.

A dinner and reception followed at The Barn. The reception hostesses were Pam Barnhill, Topeka, daughter of the bride, and Becky McGregor, Ozawkie, niece of the bride.

Family and friends of the couple were their guests for the weekend at The Barn.