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Engagements & Weddings
Livingston County, Illinois
(Transcribed by: Teri Moncelle Colglazier)
(Alphabetical by Groom)


Bressner & Anderson
Miss Judy Anderson of Campus and Carl Bressner of Pontiac were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 2 o’clock in the Sacred Heart parish in Campus. Rev. O. L. Munie officiated before 350 guests at the double ring ceremony. Rita Erhardt of Emington was organist and Rogene Brady of Dwight was soloist. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanlin of Campus and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bressner of rural Pontiac. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Miss Vic Christensen of Reddick was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Ginger Walsh of Campus, Miss Pat Palmer of Reddick, Miss Carol Halpin of Gardner, Miss Shari Hanlin, sister of the bride, of Campus and Miss Bev Bressner, sister of the groom of Pontiac. Bill Adams of Normal was best man and groomsmen were Larry Hassinger of Pontiac, Rick Knudsen, cousin of the groom, of Dwight, and Lon Andersen the bride’s brother, of Campus. The ushers were Dave Eich of Campus, uncle of the bride and Bob Jensen of Pontiac. Mrs. Bressner is a graduate of R. U. C. E. High School and attended Illinois State University. She was employed at R. R. Donnelley and Sons in Dwight. Mr. Bressner is a graduate of Pontiac High School and attended Spoon River College in Canton. He is a corpsman in the U. S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Hospital, Guam. They will reside in Guam.
(1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader)

Foley & Potter
The Rev. Oliver Carlson officiated at the wedding of Miss Deborah L. Potter and James K. Foley on Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 2 o’clock in the First Baptish Church. The double ring ceremony was attended by 175 guests and Mrs. Sally Costello of Dwight was organist. Mrs. Foley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Potter, 604 N. Main St. and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Foley of rural Blackstone. Mr. Potter gave his daughter in marriage. Miss Cheryl Eckel was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Sue Holzhauer, Miss Ann Dunham and Miss Karen Orr all of Pontiac. Gary Pennington of Pontaic was best man and the groomsmen were Galen Grow of Manville, Jim Taylor of Cornell and Rick Bammann of Cornell. Serving as ushers were Richard Foley of Bloomington and Gary Haab and Roger Potter both of Pontiac.
(1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader)

Koeller & Kennedy
PONTIAC - The First United Presbyterian Church was the scene of the wedding Friday, June 18, of Miss JoAnne Marie Kennedy of Pontiac and Jan Paul Koeller of Flanagan. The double ring rite was performed by the Rev. Glenn D. Strang. Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Kennedy of Pontiac route 2 and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koeller of Flanagan are parents of the couple.
(Source: Pontiac Daily Leader; 23 Jun 1971)

LoPiccalo & Johnson
PONTIAC - Nancy Johnson wed to Michael LoPiccalo - Miss Nancy Angeline Johnson of Pontiac, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Johnson, became the bride of Bert Michael LoPiccalo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert J. LoPiccalo of Pontiac Saturday morning, June 12, at 10 o’clock. The double ring ceremony was performed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Msgr. John T. Shields and the Rev. Francis Ryan officiating. Organist was Miss Mary LoPiccalo, sister of the groom. Mr. Johnson gave his daughter in marriage. Maid of honor was Ilene Kelm of Minonk. Ronald LoPiccalo of Pontiac was his brother’s best man.
(1971 June 16 - Wednesday - Pontiac Daily Leader)


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