Tessa Krog & Christopher Braddy
Tessa Marie Krog and Christopher Jess Braddy were married August 15, 2009 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spearfish, SD. Their beach inspired colors were pool and sand which carried over into their tropical reception held at Bella Lucé in Spearfish. Their parents are Randy and Lori Deibert, and Kevin Krog of Spearfish and Lynn and Barb Braddy of Rapid City.
Tessa graduated from Spearfish High School in 2006, enjoyed a semester at Colorado Christian University in Denver and is currently attending Black Hills State University, Spearfish, majoring in Speech Communications/ Theatre. She is employed by the new Spearfish Walgreens drugstore.
Christopher is a 2005 graduate of Central High School and is also attending BHSU persuing a Music degree. He is the talented baritone voice in the acapella quartet ‘5 Guys’ and works on campus at the Jacket Java coffee shop as a barista.
The couple is very involved in school and community music and theatre so watch for them to entertain you in upcoming productions. They will continue to live and love in Spearfish.
Brittany Schindler &
Heath Houselog
Heath Houselog and Brittany Schindler announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Frank and Deann Schindler of Lake Benton, Don Houselog of Raymondville, Missouri, and Peg Houselog of Lake Benton.
Heath is actively engaged in farming and Brittany currently attends Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
An October 17, 2009 wedding is planned at the St. John Cantius Church in Wilno, MN.
The dance is open to the public and is to run from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Kelly Hortness & Jared Rouge
Jared Rouge and Kelly Hortness announce their engagement.
Parents of the couple are Deb and Jerry Rouge of Lake Benton and Eloise Hortness of Webster, SD.
Jared is a self-employed contractor with Jared Rouge Construction out of Lake Benton/Arco area and Kelly is a Service Manager at Wells Fargo Bank in Marshall.
An October 3rd wedding is planned at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton.
Emily Buchholz & Jamie Norgaard
Emily Nicole Buchholz and Jamie David Norgaard were united in marriage July 30, 2009 during a destination ceremony at the Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge near Fair Play, California. The bride and groom exchanged vows and rings among family and friends gathered on the lodge patio overlooking the vineyard. Minister Doug Miller performed the ceremony which included special music and Bible readings from family members Deborah Howell and Christina Norgaard. Following the ceremony, wood-fired pizza, chocolate torte, and wine were served as the evening transitioned to dancing and celebration. Neil and Loree Norgaard, uncle and aunt of the groom, were recognized for their special efforts hosting the groom supper July 29 and lodging many weary travelers at their home in nearby Placerville, CA.
Emily, a 1996 graduate of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (IA) High School and a 2000 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, works as a Special Education Teacher in Humboldt, Iowa. Jamie, a 1994 graduate of RTR High School, US Air Force veteran, and 2003 graduate of South Dakota State University, works as a Financial Officer for Farm Credit Services of America in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Norgaard currently reside in Algona, Iowa.
Parents of the groom, Craig and Jeanne Norgaard, will be hosting a hog roast reception and open house Saturday August 29th at their farm near Tyler. Please, no gifts. Grandparents of the groom are L.J. and Joyce Serie of Tyler.
Kristi Kjergaard & Mathew Eickhoff
Steve and Cheryl Kjergaard of Lake Benton, Minn. would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Kristi Kjergaard to Mathew Eickhoff, the son of Don and Jean Eickhoff of Ankeny, IA.
Kristi is a 2000 graduate of Lake Benton High School and a 2005 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Mathew is a 2001 graduate of JWP in Janesville, Minn.
Kristi is currently employed at First Security Bank in Hendricks, Minn and Mathew works for Enel North America in Hendricks, Minn.
The couple is planning an October 10, 2009 wedding in Marshall.
Noelle Nielsen & Aaron Morford
Bruce and Roxanne Nielsen of Lake Benton, Minnesota and Dalton and Chari Frederickson of Sheridan, Wyoming would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Noelle Nielsen to Aaron Morford, the son of Scott and Lisa Morford of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Noelle graduated from Lake Benton High School in 2004 and is currently employed as a nanny in Brookings, SD. Aaron is a 2005 graduate from Dakota Valley High School and a 2009 South Dakota State University Graduate Majoring in Communication Studies and Theatre, and Journalism specializing in Advertising. Aaron is employed by CFGear.com in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple is planning a September 12, 2009 Wedding.
Sheri Oppelt & Dustin Hauschild
Sheri Oppelt and Dustin Hauschild announce their engagement.
Parents of the couple are Charles & Elva Oppelt of Elkton and Wayne & Cheryl Hauschild of Hendricks.
The couple will be married on August 29, 2009.
Krista Hillard & Shuan Wisdom
Thomas and Eldonna Hillard of Ward, SD would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Krista Hillard to Shuan Wisdom, the son of Frederick and Elma Wisdom of Bellevue, NE.
Krista is a 2004 graduate of Pipestone Area High School and a 2008 graduate from Dakota State University in Madison, SD. Shuan is a 2002 graduate from Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, NE and is also a 2008 Dakota State University graduate.
Krista is currently employed as a Team Lead Assist at Habilitative Services, Inc. in Marshall, MN. Shuan works in shipping at Jonti-Craft in Wabasso, MN. The couple is planning an August 22, 2009 wedding in Pipestone.