MITCHELL COUNTY GENEALOGY

 

Announcements etc. of
Marriages in Mitchell County

Part 1

 

 

 

1933

Elaine Nelson, Ervin Dieterich Married

In a pretty wedding at the First Lutheran church Wednesday, October 18, 1933, at 11 o'clock, Miss L. [Lila] Elaine Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Nelson, of Osage, became the bride of Ervin H. Dieterich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterich.

As a prelude to the ceremony, Miss Irma Gree, of Marshalltown, a college friend of the bride, played three selections on the organ, "To a Waterlily", by McDowell, "Orange Blossoms", by Friml; and "Call Me Thine Own", by Halevy. . . .

Wilmer Dieterich, a brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Vernon Sefert, of Carpenter, and Conrad Seaver, of St. Ansgar, were ushers. . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Dieterich made an extended trip into Minnesota, after which they will make their home near St. Ansgar.

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1935

Wilmer Dieterich Married Myrtle Girl Wednesday

[11 DEC 1935]

The marriage of Miss Agnes Struck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Struck, of Myrtle, Minnesota, and Wilmer Dieterich. son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterich, St. Ansgar, was solomnized on Wednesday afternoon, December 11, at 3 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage at Myrtle. Only the immediate members of both families attended the ceremony.

A luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents followed the service.

Mr. and Mrs. Dieterich will be at home in Mapleview Addition, [Austin], where Mr. Dieterich recently purchased a grocery store.

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1941

Lawrence Dieterich and Evelyn Billings Married

[ 13 APR 1941]

The marriage of Lawrence Dieterich and Evelyn Billings took place Sunday evening, April 13, [1941] at the Osage Lutheran Church in a beautiful candle-light service. The Rev. T.P. Solem performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and close friends who crowded the church to capacity, many standing outside during the service.

Best man was Bertram Janzow, of St. Ansgar; bridesmaid was Beverly Billings, sister to the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather, Frank Denner.

Little Betty Williams, sister to the bride, and Keith Westling, were flower carriers; ushers were Tony Kurina and Gordon Allision; Edna and Lola Dieterichs, who stood at the altar with the principals.

Following the marrige a reception as held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mae Williams, where more than a hundred were served a buffet supper. Mr. and Mrs. Dieterich left late in the evening on a wedding trip of a few days, and are already at home. They will be at the Mrs. Williams home until the farm which the bridegroom has rented, and which belongs to his brother, located a half mile east of St. Ansgar, is ready for them.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterich of St. Ansgar. He has been engaged in farming for several years. He has been active in various public work throughout the county; for the past three years has been president of the Rural Young Folks association, and is the state secretary. He is a graduate of the St. Ansgar high school. Mrs. Dieterich is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Williams. She is a graduate of the Osage high school, taught school, and has attended the Kahler school of nursing. She is talented musically, and participated in school and public events in no small way.

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JANETTE COONRADT AND ARNIE DIETERICH

1947

COONRADT - DIETERICH ENGAGED

EX-MARINES TO WED -- Lloyd Coonradt, Osage, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter, Janette, to Arnold Dieterich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterich, St. Ansgar. No date has been announced for the wedding.

The bride-elect was graduated from the Osage high school, and attended the University of Dubuque for two years. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Womens Reserve, serving for two years. Following her discharge, she has been employed for the past 18 months as assistant at Bill's Musical Sales and Osage Radio Electric. For two summers she has been Osage's band instructor, giving special lessons as well as conducting.

Mr. Dieterich, before entrance into service assisting his father on a farm south of St. Ansgar. He spent two years in services as a member of the U.S. Marines, with overseas duty in the Asiatic theater. Since his discharge, he has been engaged in farming.

They will make their home on the home farm following their marriage.

[ Mason City Globe-Gazette, Nov. 17, 1947, page 11 ]

1947

COONRADT-DIETERICH VOWS EXCHANGED SUNDAY

Janette Coonradt, daughter of Lloyd Coonradt of Osage, and Arnold Dieterich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterich of St. Ansgar, were united in marriage Sunday evening, December 7, [1947] at the First Baptist church parsonage in Osage. The Rev. Wayne Christensen read the ceremony in the presence of the bridal party and parents of the couple.

Miss Mary Ellen Rickels of Mason City was bridesmaid.... Vernon Troge of Mason City was bestman.

After a short honeymoon the couple will be at home on the Dieterich farm.

Mrs. Dieterich is a graduate of the University of Dubuque and served as a member of the Marine Corps women's band. She has been employed by the Osage Radio Electric company and Bill's Musical Sales in Osage. Mr. Dieterich attended Iowa State college at Ames and spent two years in the marine corps, with service in the asiatic theatre of operations. He has been assisting his father on the farm since his discharge.

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MARGARET DIETERICHS AND WILLIAM AHRENS, SR.


1924--

MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM
AHRENS OBSERVE SILVER WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens were the "victims" of a complete surprise when about sixty of their relatives, in spite of the weather and roads, gathered to help them celebrate their silver wedding.

At 1 o'clock a bounteous wedding dinner was served cafeteria style. The main feature of dinner was a beautiful wedding cake, designed by Mrs. Carl Dieterich. It was white with pink decorations, including the desired number of candles and was crowned with a silver bouquet. Rev. Theodore Crese, in very fitting manner, spoke words appropriate to such an occasion. At the close, in behalf of the guests, he presented this worthy couple with a purse of money as a token of remembrance.

Then followed a musical program by the various members and all too soon had to leave, wishing them many more years of prosperity as they have already experienced.

In the evening they were again taken unaware when neighbors, who, for 25 years have lived about them, walked in upon them and whiled away the remainder of the day playing progressive 500. A luncheon was served at the close.

No doubt this day will long linger in the hearts and minds of this family.

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS -- April 9, 1924


1949--

Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens, Sr., who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 10, at their home. All their children were present to help them observe the day.

[Mitchell County Press, April 14, 1949]


1959--

MR. AND MRS WILLIAM AHRENS, SR. TO OBSERVE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

The sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens Sr., of Osage will be observed with a family gathering ... Saturday. Lifetime Mitchell county residents, Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens now live in the retirement of their home in Osage.

Margaret Dieterichs and William Ahrens were married April 4, 1899, at St. John's Lutheran church south of Osage. The Rev. Julius Drexler, church pastor was in charge of the ceremony.

They established their home on the family farm south of Mitchell, remaining in that vicinity until coming to Osage in 1953. Their family includes: Cordelia Ahrens of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Ezra Kruckenberg of Lowden, Mrs. Roger Wilson of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Darrell Maxson of Spirit Lake, William E. and Louis Ahrens of Osage, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rosella Ahrens of Rudd.

[Published in April 1959]

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1943

LOLA DIETERICH BECOMES BRIDE OF CARL KITTLESON SUNDAY EVENING

The Carl Dieterich home south of St. Ansgar was the scene of a beautiful six o'clock wedding Sunday evening, January 24, [1943], when their daughter, Miss Lola Dieterich, became the bride of Carl Kittleson, son of Mrs. Amelia Kittleson.

The bride descended the stairs to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding March, preceded by her maid of honor, Miss Edna Dieterich of Osage. They joined the bridegroom and his attendant, Julius Kittleson, at the foot of the stairs, and proceeded to the candle-lighted living room where the single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul Brammer. The wedding march was played by Miss Frieda Janzow.

The bride was attired in a gown of white Mousseline de Sole and lace, and wore a finger tip veil, also trimmed in lace. . . .

The newlyweds will make their home for the present with the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Amelia Kittleson, at St. Ansgar.

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1941

MARRIAGE OF LOUIS AHRENS AND VIOLA SCHUTTLER

[Feb. 22, 1941]

[The marriage of] Louis Ahrens, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens, and Viola Schuttler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schuttler, took place Saturday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. J. Kitzmann, in the presence of relatives and friends.

Attendants were Melvin Jensen and Lola Dieterich, the latter of whom is a cousin to both the bride and bridegroom. Dorothy Ahrens niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl. Ushers were Lawrence Dieterich and Evelyn Billings. . . . The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Following the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the parental Schuttler home, attended by sixty guests. Table decorations were in pink and white.

Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens left that evening for St. Louis, Mo., to spend their honeymoon. They will visit Mr. Ahrens sisters, Cordelia and Marie Ahrens. Upon their return they will be at home on a farm size miles southeast of Osage.

The bridegroom is a graduate of the Mitchell high school, and the bride a graduate of the Osage high school.

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1971

MARYLOU SCHULTE, DR. DON AHRENS EXCHANGE VOWS OF MARRIAGE

[ 4 Sep. 1971 ]

Marylou Schulte of St. Louis, Mo., and Dr. Donald L. Ahrens of Carbondale, Illinois, were married at St. Thomas Acquinas church in Ames, Sept. 4, [1971] in an evening candlelight double ring ceremony. parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Urban Schulte of Breda, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ahrens of rural Osage.

In charge of the marriage rite were the Rev. Father Supple and the Rev. Mr. Seastrand.

[The bride was given in marriage by her father.] Merrill Ahrens of New Hampton served his brother as best man and groomsman was Ted Schulte of Ames, brother of the bride.

Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens have established their home in Carbondale following a honeymoon in Minneapolis.

The bride earned her bachelor of science degree at the Universioty of Iowa and attended St. Louis University graduate school. She is a registered dietitian and serves as consultant to area hospitals and nursing homes in southern Illinois. Dr. Ahrens is a graduate of Osage Community high school and received his bachelor of Science, master of science and Ph.D. degrees from Iowa State University... He is now serving as assistant professor on the Ag Industries staff at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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1937

ESTHER SCHUTTLER AND ORTWIN HOLLATZ WED

The marriage of Esther Schuttler and Ortwin W. Hollatz took place Tuesday, March 16, [1937] at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.A. Brauer at 6:30 p.m.

Attendants were the bride's sister, Viola Schuttler; her cousin, Lawrence Dieterich, and the bridegroom's sister and brother, Laura and Earl Hollatz....

Immediately following the wedding party went to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Schuttler, where a wedding dinner was served. The guests numbered nearly fifty. The bride's color scheme of blue and white was carried out in the decorations.

Mr. and Mrs. Hollatz left on a short wedding trip to Wisconsin, where they will visit in the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. Oscar Haupt.

The bride has been at the parental home since completing her education. Her husband, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hollatz, of Carpenter, has been engaged in farming, and he and his bride will be at home on the Alvin Dieterich farm in Floyd county upon their return home.

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1940

RUTH HALVORSON BECAME BRIDE OF LLOYD KRONEMAN SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 3

Miss Ruth Halvorson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Halvorson, and Lloyd Kroneman, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kroneman were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony Sunday evening, March 3, [1940], at 7:30 o'clock, at the First Lutheran Church, with the Rev. O.A. Langehough officiating. . . .

Mrs. Kroneman is a graduate of the St. Ansgar high school with the class of 1936 and for the past three years has been employed at the office of the Central Iowa Telephone Company. Mr. Kroneman has been employed on a farm near St. Ansgar for the past four years.

Mr. and Mrs. Kroneman will be at home on a farm south of Mitchell.

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1938

PAULA RUPRECHT AND WILLIAM AHRENS MARRIED

The marriage of Paula Ruprecht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruprecht, of Lowden, and William Ahrens Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William AHrens, took place Sunday at the Trinity Lutheran church at Lowden at high noon, with the Rev. Herman Maas officiating.

Cordelia Ahrens, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaid, and Henry Ruprecht, brother of the bride, was best man. Only close relatives and friends attended the ceremony. . . .

Mrs. Ahrens is a graduate of the Lowden high school and attended the Iowa State Teachers college; also the State University of Iowa. Mr. Ahrens is a graduate of the Mitchell high school, and at present is employed as "body and fender man" at the Birum-Buick Automobile company garage in Osage.

After the wedding dinner, at the home of the bride's parents, the bridal couple left on a week's trip to Wisconsin and Illinois. They will be at home in Osage after August 21.

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1934

KITTLESON-LUND

Saturday afternoon, October 6th, Miss Laura Kittleson, daughter of Mrs. Amelia Kittleson of this city, became the bride of Andrew C. Lund, son of Mrs. Nettie Lund, also of this city. The marriage took place in St. Paul [Minnesota] and was attended by friends of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Lund are spending about two weeks visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maurice Haugen, in Glenwood, Minnesota, and at other points in Minnesota.

They expect to be at home with his mother, Mrs. Nettie Lund after the twentieth of this month.

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1930

ROSELLA NORBY AND ALVIN AHRENS WED FRIDAY EVENING

[ Aug. 29, 1930 ]

The marriage of Alvin Ahrens and Rosella Norby tookplace last Friday evening at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church. The Rev. O. C. Myhre officiated, using the ring ceremony. . . .

Before the bridal party appeared, Lucille Ahrens, sister of the bridegroom, played a Mozart selection. . . .

[Alvin is the son of William Herman August Ahrens and Margaretha Elisabeth Dieterichs. Rosella Theoline Norby is the daughter of Carl and Ida Bertina Olsen Norby. Alvin was born August 29, 1905 in Mitchell township, Mitchell county, Iowa. He died on Dec. 31, 1948. Rosella was born on October 29, 1907 in Osage, Iowa. She died on August 6, 1991 at Mason City, Iowa ]

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1935

VERNA AHRENS AND DARRELL MAXSON MARRIED SATURDAY

Miss Verna Ahrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens, Osage, and Darrell Maxson, Marble Rock, were united in marriage on Saturday, August 17, [1935], at the Trinity Lutheran church in Osage. . . .

Attending the bride was her sister, Cordelia Ahrens. . . .

The bridegroom, the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Vern Maxson, Marble Rock, was attended by the bride's brother, William Ahrens Jr. Before a company of forty-five nearest relatives and friends, Gladys Dieterich commenced the service with the appropriate selection, "Oh Promise Me" as a vocal solo.

Following the double ring ceremony, performed by the Rev. F.A. Brauer, the party recessed to the customery music of the wedding march.

The bridal party and guests then went to the home of the bride's parents, where they were informally entertained. A three-course breakfast was served by Gladys and Lola Dieterichs, Helen Klinger and Margaret Becker.

Mrs. Maxson has been a lifelong resident of the Mitchell vicinity. She graduated from the Mitchell high school and received further schooling at Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. Mr. Maxson received his B.A. dewgree from Iowa State Teachers college in 1932, and has completed some work toward his M.A. degree in the University of Iowa. He has been a teacher of English and Latin in the Mitchell high school the past three years, also coaching athletics. . . .

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1935

LUCILE AHRENS MARRIED AT CHICAGO AUGUST 9

Mr. and Mrs. William Ahrens announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Lucille, to Roger C. Wilson, of Los Angeles, Calif.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Arthur Kaub at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Chicago August 9.

Mr. Wilson, a music composer, will continue his work in the Educational Music Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are at home at 5220 Harper Avenue, Chicago.

 

1946

ADELE JANZOW BRIDE OF WALTER DIETERICH FRIDAY, JULY 26

Miss Adele Janzow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. [August] Janzow, became the bride of Walter L. Dieterich, Friday evening, July 26, at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Theo J. Eickelberg of Immanuel Lutheran church officiating.

The double ring ceremony was perfomred in the living room at the home of the bride's parents in a setting of garden flowers and lighted candles.

Nuptial music was provided by Ludwig Janzow, Brighton, Colorado, brother of the bride. Clara Janzow, Austin, Minnesota, sister of the bride sang "O Perfect Love" by Blomfield, and "Our Wedding Prayer" by Kate Pitts Noble.

[The bride] was attended by her sister, Clara Janzow....

The groom was attended by his brother, Arthur Dieterich.

After the ceremony refreshments were served to immediate relatives and friends by Mrs. Carl Kittleson, Edna Mundt, Zita Volney of St. Ansgar and Dorothy Stofelt of Cedar Rapids. The couple left the same evening for a few days' trip to Menasha, Wisconsin, after which they will be at home in St. Ansgar.

The bride is a graduate of Iowa State College, Ames. For the past three years she has been an instructor in home economics, Franklin high school, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The bridegroom was discharged from the army in September, 1945, having served in the United States and European theater of war. He has been engaged in farming for a number of years near St. Ansgar.

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1946

FRIEDA JANZOW BRIDE OF GEORGE A. CROUCH OF DENVER, COLORADO

The home of Mrs. and Mrs. A.C. Janzow was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Frieda Janzow, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. [August C.] Janzow, became the bride of Mr. George Crouch of Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, August 18, [1946], at high noon with the Rev. Theodore Eickelberg of Immanuel Lutheran Church addressing the couple and Rev. Marcus W. Wilk of Durango, Colorado, performing the ceremony.

The double-ring ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate family, relatives and friends. Miss Clara Janzow sang "O Perfect Love" at the beginning and "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "A Wedding Prayer" at the close of the ceremony, accompanied by Ludwig Janzow. . . .

The couple left for an expended trip to Chicago and after September 1st will be at home in Denver, Colorado, where Mr. Crouch is employed as a watch-maker.

Out-of-town guests were Ludwig Janzow of Brighton, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Janzow and son Bert charles of Menasha, Wisconsin; Miss Clara Janzow of Austin, Minnesota; Rev. and Mrs. Marcus Wilk of Durango, Colorado; Mrs. Martha Koepke of Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Richter and daughter Adeline and Mr. and Mrs. John Janzow and daughter Margaret, all of Lewiston, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Weigner and daughters Carol and GLoria of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Justin Lund of Kiester, Minnesota.

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1951

MORISCHE-TROGE VOWS EXCHANGED THURSDAY

Miss Loras Morische, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morische of Devonia, became the bride of William L. Troge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Troge of Osage, at the St. John's Lutheran church, on Thursday evening, July 26, 1951. The Rev. G. J. Kupke officiated at the double ring ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Dorothy Dieterichs, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Kathryn Troge of Osage, sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Gerald Wangen of Albert Lea, cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids.

Pvt. Vern Morische from Camp Atterbury, Ind., brother of the bride, attended as best man.

Mr. Troge is a graduate of the Osage high school and is engaged in farming. The couple will be at home on the Troge farm south of Osage. Mrs. Troge was honored by several pre-nuptial courtesies given by Mrs. Loren Muller and Dorothy Dieterichs at the Muller home. Mrs. Henry Troge, Delia Dieterichs and Mrs. Ralph Brandau at the Brandau home, and by Mrs. Bert Larson and Mrs. Clifford Larson at the Bert Larson home.


Photo is from MITCHELL COUNTY HISTORY, 1989.

 

1947

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IS SCENE OF WEDDING

Bernice Marian Dieterich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dieterich of Rudd, became the bride of Loren Muller, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Muller of Osage, on Wednesday evening, March 12, at St. John's Lutheran church south of Osage.

The Rev. I.G. Kitzman used the double ring ceremony. Floor candelabra, candles in the windows, and bouquets of spring flowers made a pretty background for the bridal party.

Avis Muller, cousin of the bridegroom, presided at the organ, playing a prelude of organ msuic consisting of "Largo" (Handel), "Confidence" (Mendelssohn), "Berceuse" (Delbruck) and "Love's Greeting" (Elgar). . . .

Bridesmaids included Phyllis Dieterich of Osage and Loras Morische of Rudd, both cousins of the bride. Carol Muller, cousin of the bride, was flower girl and worse a satin gown. . . .

Glen Muller, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Ushers were Elmer Haupt of Poynette, Wisconsin, cousin of the bride, and Theodore Muller, cousin of the bridegroom. The bride's mother chose a blue dressmaker suit with black accessories for their daughter's wedding, and Mrs. Muller selected a black ensemble. . . .

A reception was held in the church parlors with 130 present. Waitresses included Audrey and Nadine Troge, Lucille Brandau and Kathryn Dieterich, all of St. Ansgar; Natalie Kitzman and Eilene Muller of Osage; and Helen and Mildred Muller of Austin, Minn. The refreshment committee consisted of Mrs. Louis Ahrens, Mrs. Victor Dieterich, Mrs. T.H. Eilers, and Mrs. Raymond Borchart, all of Osage.

The couple left for a week's bridal trip and will be at home on a farm south of Osage. . . .

Mrs. Muller was graduated from the Osage high school in 1944 and has assisted at the parental home since that time. The bridegroom was also graduated from Osage high school, class of 1940, and spent 40 months in the Army Air Corps, part of which was in the European theater. He has assisted his father on the home farm since his discharge. . . .

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OCT 1927

DIETERICHS-MARCKS

Mrs. Lydia Dieterichs and August F. Marcks prominent residents of the community south of St. Ansgar, were united in marriage at 7:30 last Wednesday evening [Oct. 12, 1927] at the parsonage of the Rock Creek German Lutheran church by the Pastor Gemaehlich. They were attended by the Mr. and Mrs. Herman Marcks.

After the ceremony they returned to their home, southwest of St. Ansgar, and there they were surpised by the neighbors and the Ladies Aid Society, of which she is a member, and were presented with a purse of money.

Mr. and Mrs. Marcks moved the latter part of the week to his home, three miles south of St. Ansgar, where they will reside. On Saturday the neighbors of that community surprised them and gave them another present.

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1932

BEYER-HANSEN WEDDING

Last Wednesday afternoon [June 15, 1932] at 2:30 o'clock Miss Wilma Beyer, daughter of Mrs. Anna Beyer; and Lloyd Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Hansen; were married in Albert Lea, [Minnesota], by the Rev. C.T. Sorenson. . . .

Miss Verna Beyer, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. . . .

A delicious luncheon was enjoyed at Albert Lea after which the newly-weds departed by auto for Minneapolis and other points in Minnesota. They were callers at the Fred L. Hansen and Leonard Smalley homes. Mrs. Smalley being the sister of the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen will make their home in Carpenter where the groom operates the garage.

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1925

EMMA DIEDERICH (sic) WAS MARRIED TO JOHN MORISCHE LAST WEDNESDAY

Miss Emma Diederich [Dieterichs or Dieterich], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diederich, was married last Wednesday afternoon, to John Morische. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Theodore Frese, at 2:30 o'clock, p.m., in the presence of a company of relatives and close friends.

The bride wore a white crepe gown, wore a veil, and carried a bouquet of roses. Her attendants were Misses Louella Morische and Anna Diederich, and groomsmen were Lawrence Morische and Alvin Diederich. The guests were served a sumptuous dinner at the home of the bride, after which Mr. and Mrs. Morische left on a short trip to Minneapolis.

Both young people are well known in the community. Mr. Morische is a son of the Henry Morisches and is an industrious young farmer. He operates a farm southwest of town, where he and his bride will be at home on their return.

 

1946

DOROTHY KRONEMAN BRIDE OF B.T. BALLANDBY NOVEMBER 24

Dorothy Kroneman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Kroneman of Mitchell, became the bride of Benny T. [Thomas] Ballandby of Lake Mills, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church on November 24, [1946]. The candlelight ceremony was performed at 5 o'clock with the Rev. Fred Ide officiating. . . .

The couple was attended by Arlene Ballandby, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, and Raymond Kroneman, brother of the bride, as best man. Vanita Griener, cousin of the bride, flower girl, and Richard Ballandby, brother of the bridegroom, ringbearer.

Wanda Kroneman, sister of the bride and Glen Ballandby, cousin of the bridegroom served as ushers. Irene Kroneman, sister of the bride and Donna Ballandby, cousin of the bridegroom lighted the candles.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white gown with fitted bodice of satin eyelet and a full net skirt over satin. . . .

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents with about thirty in attendance. . . A three-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink and pale green formed the centerpiece for the bride's table.

After a short wedding trip the couple is at home in Northwood, [Iowa] where the bridegroom is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Ballandby are both Navy veterans. Mr. Ballandby seeing service in the South Pacific, and Mrs. Ballandby, as a Wave in the Communications Department at Washington, D.C. They both received their discharges the first of the year.

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1940

IRMA DIETERICH, ARTHUR KRUEGER MARRIED SUNDAY

Miss Irma Dieterich, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dieterich [Heinrich Christian Dieterich and Olga Emma Auguste Ahlf Dieterich], became the bride of Arthur Krueger, only son of Mrs. Augusta [nee Hartwig] Krueger [and Frank Carl Krueger], on Sunday, March 10, [1940] at 4 p.m. at Immanuel's Lutheran parsonage, with the Rev. Paul Brammer officiating.

The bride's attendant was her close friend, Miss Alice Schultz and the best man was Arthur Dieterich, brother of the bride. . . .

After the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride's parents and a two-course luncheon was served to thirty-four members of the immediate families. Waitresses were four nieces of the bridegroom: Naomi Ingersol, Rock Falls; Mary and Mildred Heinselmann, Minneapolis; and Lucille Schook.

Mr. and Mrs. Krueger will make their home on the pike place just northeast of town.

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[NOTE: Arthur Dieterich was actually a step brother of the bride]

 

1945

THORSON-KRONEMAN NUPTIALS
EVENT OF SUNDAY, FEB. 11

Miss Arlene Thorson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thorson, became the bride of Harvey Kroneman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kroneman of Osage at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon [February 11, 1945] at the First Lutheran church. The Rev. O.A. Langehough officiated at the single ring ceremony. The altar was adorned with baskets of mixed flowers accented with yellow and blue ribbons.

Before and following the ceremony the Misses Elda and Rosella Perau sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Perfect Love." Nuptial music was played by Miss Mary Langehough of Northfield.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. . . .

Lucille Thorson, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a blue brocaded satin gown. . . Anita Thorson, sister of the bride was junior bridesmaid. . . .

Elmer Kroneman, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. They wore dark suits with white carnation boutonnieres.

John Langehough and Gerald Halvorson acted as ushers.

A reception was given for the couple at the home of Minnie Mehus immediately following the services. A three-course dinner was served with a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink rose buds forming the centerpiece of the table. . . .

The bride is a grduate of the Carpenter High School, the class of 1943, and had been employed at the office of the local lumber company.

The young couple will be at home near Osage, where the bridegroom will assist his father with farming.

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1948

MARGARET KRONEMAN IS BRIDE OF R. KOSCHMEDER

Margaret D. Kroneman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Kroneman of Mitchell, and Roy William Koschmeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koschmeder, of Osage, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, November 28, [1948] at Trinity Lutheran church in Osage. The Rev. E. H. Yohr read the double ring ceremony. Mrs. E. H. Yohr sang and was accompanied by Beverly Bartsch on the organ. . . .

Doris Tesch of Mitchell was bridesmaid and Dale Rosenberg of Carpenter was best man. Ushers were Alma Koschmeder if Austin, sister of the groom, and Frederick Schuttler of Osage.

A reception was held in the church parlors after the ceremony. Evelyn Trout of Osage, Florence Pint of Mitchell, and Mrs. Harvey Kroneman of Lyle were hostesses. Ileen Grimm of Mitchell attended the guest book and Mrs. Ralph Wherry of Osage cut the four-tiered cake.

Mrs. Koschmeder had been employed by the Bankers Life Company in Mason City and Mr. Koschmeder is a painter in Osage. The couple is making their home in Osage.

[Edited]

 

MRS. KATHRYN ROWLAND MARRIED SUNDAY
TO HERMAN BRANDAU

[1982 ?]

In a ceremony performed Sunday, November 28, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua. Mrs. Kathryn Rowland and Mr. Herman Brandau, both of Osage, were united in marriage by the Rev. Hanscom. Their attendants were Mrs. Alex Bartholmey of St. Paul, Minnesota, and William B. Rowland of Osage.

Guests present at the ceremony included Mrs. Cora Lang, St. Ansgar, Mary Lou Bartholmey, St. Paul, Minn, Mrs. William Rowland and family of Osage, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Lang, Dayton E. Lang and Horrace Lang all of Waterloo.

A reception and wedding dinner were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Lang at 132 Western Ave. in Waterloo, [Iowa].

Mrs. Brandau has been a nurse at the Mitchell county hospital for the past few years. The couple will make their home in Osage until spring when they will move to his farm.

 

MAR. 28, 1937

MARGARET BECKER AND ERWIN BALDNER MARRIED

The marriage of Margaret E. Becker, daughter of Mrs. Anna Becker, and Erwin H. Baldner, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Baldner, St. Ansgar, took place at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the presence of relatives and friends. The impressive double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.A. Brauer, pastor of the church. . . .

Attendants were Mrs. Henry Koop, Chicago, cousin to the bride, and Arthur Baldner, the bridegroom's brother. Little Betty Ann Becker, a niece of the bride's, of Madison, Wisconsin, was flower girl. . . .

A wedding dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Anna Becker. Thirty guests were served a three-course meal from a table beautifully decorated in gold and white, the bride's colors, and lighted tapers. The table was centered by a three-tiered wedding cake made and decorated in gold and white by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Becker, Madison, Wisconsin.

Guests from out of town were the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Baldner and son, Arthur, Theodore Geffert, Henry Baldner, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dieterichs, of St. Ansgar; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Becker and Betty Ann, all of Madison, Wisconsin; Mrs. Henry Koop, son Henry, and Mrs. Martha Geske, and Mrs. Ed Erickson, all of Chicago.

The bride has been reared in this community, is a graduate of the Osage high school, class of 1932, and has been employed in the national re-employment service. Her husband has spent all of his life near St. Ansgar, and was graduated from the St. Ansgar high school with the class of 1930. Since completing his education he has been associated with his father in farming, and the young couple will be at home on the parental farm for the present.

Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Pete Baff and Elva Baldner, the bridegroom's cousins, pleasantly surprised the family by driving here from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, for a brief visit. They had planned to attend the wedding, but could not reach here in time.

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WILLIAMS-GAST NUPTIALS EXCHANGED DECEMBER 26

Betty Elaine Williams, daughter of Mrs. Mae Klemesrud of Osage, became the bride of Birney Bryce Gast, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gast of Nora Springs Monday, December 26 [1949]. at the Rock Creek Lutheran church at Meroa. The church was decorated with candelabra, poinsetta, and a blue lighted Christmas tree. The Rev. S. O. Sorlien performed the double ring ceremony.

Before the ceremony, Mrs. Gordon Allison of Osage and Mrs. Lawrence Dieterich, sisters of the bride, sang "Because" accompanied by Mrs. Lawrence Olsen. . . .

Misses Loras Mae Jellum, joyce Horton, and Elizabeeth Klemesrud, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids. They wore identical gowns of blue tafetta with low square necklines. . . .

Groomsmen were Gene Troge, cousin of the groom, Dale Shoger, and Sonke Pederson.

Debrah Allison and Rita Dieterich, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. They were dressed in floor length white satin dresses with fitted bodices, puffed sleeves and full skirts with blue embroidery trim. Each carried baskets of pink sweet peas and white baby mums.

Jackie Bahnses, cousin of the groom, was ring bearer. He wore a white suit and carried the rings on a white satin heart-shaped pillow trimmed with lace.

Candle lighters and ushers were Dale Shoger and Sonke Pederson, friends of the groom. . . .

Mr. and Mrs Gordon Allison and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dieterich sang "The Lord's Prayer," behind the altar at the close of the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors for 200 relatives and friends. The bride's table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. Decorations were blue and white candles and ponsettia plants. Mrs. Stanley Williams, aunt of the bride, cut the wedding cake. Audrey Troge played piano music before and during the reception. Mrs. Charles Tubbs and Mrs. Dick Lybarger were in charge of the gift table. Janet Peterson, Annabelle Seeber, Elaine Heiden, Murial Wright, Ruth Sponheim, and Luella Armstrong were waitresses. Grace Sortlien had charge of the guest book.

For going away, the bride wore a navy and white suit with navy accessories and a white coat. after their wedding trip, the couple will be at home on the Glen Gast farm where he is in partnership with his father.

[Edited]

 

1925

DOUBLE WEDDING AT ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

St. John's Lutheran church, southwest of Osage, was the scene of an unusual event on Wednesday evening, June third -- a double wedding. The contracting parties were Elsie Hollatz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. [Albert C.] Hollatz, who was married to Alvin Dieterich, son of Fred Dieterich of Osage, and Anna Dieterich, sister of Alvin, who was married to Ralph Brandau, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Brandau, of Osage. The ceremony took place at 7:15 and the officiating clergymen were Rev. Paul Brammer of St. Ansgar and Rev. Freeze, pastor of St. John's Church.

Edna Hollatz, sister of the bride, acting as bridesmaid and Alvin Ahrens, cousin of the groom, as best man were the attendants of the first named couple. Delia Dieterich, sister of the bride, acting as bridesmaid and Milton Brandau, brother of the groom as best man attended the second named couple.

The brides were attired in white canton crepe and carried bridal bouquets of pink roses. The grooms wore dark blue suits.

After the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the Fred Dieterich home, where the rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns and pink roses, to spend the evening. During the evening bountiful refreshements were served.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Dieterich and Mr. and Mrs. Brandau received many beautiful and useful presents. They are all among the finest young people of their respective neighborhoods.

Mr. and Mrs. Dieterich will reside on his father's farm, south of the church, and Mr. and Mrs. Brandau will occupy a farm a short distance southwest of the church.

We wish the young couples many years of wedded happiness.

[NOTE: in the printed article, Brandau was erroneously spelled Brandeau.]

 

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