Couples: October 24, 2009
Wedding: Redeker and McNeese
Kimberly Redeker and Charles McNeese were married July 18, 2009, at the Didde Catholic Campus Center. The Rev. Ray May officiated at the ceremony.
The maid of honor was Mandi Higgins. The best man was Chance McNeese. The bride’s other attendants were Donna Thomsen, Gena Langley and Kala Olivier. The groomsmen were Eugene Dingler, Bobbie Williams and Trent Olivier. The ring bearers were Chance Redeker, Damon Redeker and Blake Redeker. Ushers were Bill Redeker, Tony Redeker, Aaron Conrade and Dustin Malone. The readers were Steve Redeker and Shelly Marshall. The guestbook attendant was Amber Redeker. Amelia Chiroy was the wedding musician.
The wedding reception was at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. The cake table attendants were Katie Yevak Idbeis, Amber Redeker and Sheila Broyles. The rehearsal dinner was at Candlewood Suites.
The bride graduated from Olpe High School and Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a licensed practical nursing instructor at Flint Hills Technical College.
The bridegroom graduated from Emporia High School and Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He works with Better Life Technologies and is the owner and operator of McNeese Customs.
She is the daughter of Francis and Connie Redeker of Olpe. She is the granddaughter of Theresa Redeker of Olpe.
He is the son of Robert and Karen McNeese of Emporia. His honorary grandparents are Ray and Donna Carnine of Emporia.
Engagement: Trisler and Lucas
Brenda Dee Trisler of Emporia and Monte E. Trisler of Booneville, Mo., and Dexter and Cindy Lucas of Falcon, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Mindy Leigh Trisler and Zachary Slade Lucas.
Trisler graduated from Burlington High School in Burlington, attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and now attends Tulsa Community College where she plans to graduate in August 2010 from Air Traffic Control School. She will then attend FAA Academy for certification to be an air traffic controller. She will be a flight instructor as well and the couple will live in the region where she is an air traffic controller. She works at the Cheesecake Factory in Tulsa, Okla.
Lucas graduated from Conway High School in Conway, Mo., and attends Spartan College of Aeronautics where he plans to graduate in 2010 with a degree in aeronautical science. He plans to be a flight instructor for a few years and then work with corporate jets. He works at Staples.
The couple plan to marry Nov. 28, 2009, at Caleb’s Creek in Lebanon, Mo.
Wedding: Eidson and Bowen
Rheannon D. Eidson and Michael R. Bowen were married Oct. 3, 2009, at Fort Gibson Lake in Wagoner, Okla. The Rev. Miles Henry officiated at the afternoon ceremony.
The maid of honor was Heather Cain. The best man was Danny LaSalle. The bride’s other attendant was Amanda Eidson. The flower girls were Camryn Bowen and Emma Cain; the ring bearer was Mason Bowen. The guestbook and gift attendant was Tara Cain.
The wedding reception was at Fort Gibson Lake.
The couple live in Bixby, Okla.
The bride graduated from Emporia High School and Emporia State University. She works at Roberts Chiropractic Clinic.
The bridegroom graduated from Union High School and works at Tulsa Energy Control.
She is the daughter of Dudley J. and Deborah D. Eidson of Broken Arrow, Okla. She is the granddaughter of Leroy and Phyllis Sharp and Darlene Eidson of Council Grove and the late G.W. Eidson.
He is the son of Richard E. Bowen of Pensacola, Fla., and the late Lynda M. Bowen.
The bridegroom graduated from Emporia High School and Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He works with Better Life Technologies and is the owner and operator of McNeese Customs.
She is the daughter of Francis and Connie Redeker of Olpe. She is the granddaughter of Theresa Redeker of Olpe.
He is the son of Robert and Karen McNeese of Emporia. His honorary grandparents are Ray and Donna Carnine of Emporia.