05.15.2012

Jessica Oester and Tim McKinley to Wed

Daniel and Patti Oester of Flanagan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Oester to Tim McKinley, son of Frank and Lori McKinley, also of Flanagan.

The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Loyola University ...more

04.14.2012

Morgan Tharp and Daniel Mackinson

Dean and Dona Tharp of Cullom , announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Morgan Malone Tharp, also of Cullom, to Daniel Martin Mackinson, of Pontiac. The groom is the son of Martin and Susie Mackinson of Pontiac. An outdoor wedding ...more

04.5.2012

Lauren Hansen to wed Patrick Cotter

Lauren Beth Hansen of Dwight, Illinois will wed Patrick James Cotter of Tinley Park, Illinois on June 9, 2012 at 2pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dwight. The reception will be held at Diamond Banquet Hall beginnning with cocktails at ...more

03.30.2012

Jennifer Funk and Matt Dunham to Wed in June

Tom and Laurie Dunham of Pontiac are announcing the engagement of their son, Matt, to Jennifer Funk of Indianapolis. She is the daughter of Jeff and Jan Funk of Fort Wayne, IN.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of PTHS and a 2007 ...more

03.26.2012

Greenburg/Rooker Engagement

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bond of Normal and Mr. Carl Greenburg of Bloomington announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Greenburg, to Jason Rooker. Jason is the son of Mrs. Jodie Rooker of Flanagan and the late Mr. Douglas Rooker. Beth is ...more

03.24.2012

Elena Herath and Ross Sparenberg

Elena is the daughter of the Rev. Robert and Julie Herath of Mossville, IL and has two younger sisters, Katie and Sharon. Since January of 2008, she has been living with her grandparents in rural Kempton, and is currently enjoying being a full-time ...more

03.23.2012

Vietti and Carrizales

Greg and Sue Vietti of Pontiac are pleased to announce the engagement of thier daughter Katie Vietti to Luis Carrizales son of Juan and Juana
Carrizales of Chicago IL.

The bide is Olivet Nazarene University graduate she is a ...more

02.5.2012

Emily Dunham and Keary Laurent to Exchange Vows

Tom and Laurie Dunham of Pontiac are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Emily Dunham, to Keary Laurent, son of Mark and Ann Laurent of Prairie du Rocher, IL.
The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of PTHS and a 2009 graduate of SIUE, ...more

02.5.2012

Tara Vaughan and Brian Perry to Wed

Janet Taylor of Dwight, Illinois is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Tara Vaughan, to Brian Perry, son of Michael and Lucille Perry of Mentor, Ohio. Miss Vaughan is also the daughter of the late Joseph Vaughan, of Lexington, ...more

02.4.2012

Jennifer LaMantia & Jason Myers to Wed in April

Jennifer LaMantia and Jason Myers, both of Schaumburg, IL., will be married on April 21, 2012. Jennifer is the daughter of Robert and Debra LaMantia of Arlington Heights, IL. Jason is the son of Greg and Susan Myers of Fairbury.
Jennifer is a ...more

01.30.2012

Austin Martin and Maggie Wolf to Wed in July

John and Arlene Martin of Flanagan, Illinois are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Austin Martin, to Maggie Wolf, daughter of Steve and Rosie Wolf of Downers Grove, Illinois.
The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of the University ...more

01.10.2012

Eric Saxton and Allyson Eckhoff to Wed in June

Bob and Kelly Eckhoff of Pontiac are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyson Eckhoff to Eric Saxton, son of Doug and Teri Saxton of Pontiac. The bride-to-be graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 2003, Northern ...more

01.4.2012

Michelle Charlier to Wed Timothy Egan

Robert and Joye Charlier of Leland IL announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Timothy Egan, son of John & Madonna Egan of Orland Park, IL. Tim is an Actuary with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, and Michelle is an independent ...more

01.4.2012

Dunahee and Brown to Wed in Tennessee

Kevin and Beth Dunahee of Pontiac, IL are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyssa Dunahee to Andrew Brown, son of Betty Jo Brown of Knoxville, TN and Warren Keith Brown of Nashville, TN.
The bride-to-be is employed by ...more

12.8.2011

Tyler Smith and Brittany Paulsen to wed in March

Thomas and Tammy Paulsen of Graymont, Illinois are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Paulsen, to Tyler Smith, son of Patrick and Terri Smith of Rushville, Indiana.
A March 17, 2012 wedding is planned in Rushville, ...more

11.27.2011

Janelle Nestor and Corey Brown to Wed in June

Janelle Nestor and Corey Brown, both of Pontiac, are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. She is the daughter of Frank and Joyce Nestor of Pontiac. He is the son of Paul and Linda Brown of Pontiac. The bride-to-be graduated in 2008 ...more

10.4.2011

Meghan Smith and Torey Thorson

Meghan Smith of Cornell, IL and Torey Thorson of Cornell, IL will be married on November 19, 2011 at Funks Grove Chapel, in McLean, IL. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jim and Cheri Naas of Hudson, IL and Scott Smith of Streator, IL. The ...more

08.28.2011

Engaged, Kaitlin Hayner and Sean Brand

Jerry and Kris Hayner of Pontiac are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Hayner to Sean Brand, son of Jack and Cyndee Brand, of Stanford, IL. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of St. Francis Medical Center College of ...more

08.27.2011

Melissa Weber and Brian Vagt to Wed in November

Roger and Cheryl Weber of Pontiac, IL are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann Weber to Brian Allan Vagt, son of James and Katherine Vagt, of Park Forest, IL.

The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Governors ...more

08.26.2011

Engaged, Starcher-Beck

Kristin Starcher and Joseph Beck are announcing their engagement. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Joyce Starcher of Concord Twp., Ohio and Mr. Ronald Starcher of Fairbury. The groom is the son of Ms. Ruth Snearly of Fairbury, Ms. Connie Beck of ...more

08.10.2011

Wilkey and Beckman to Wed in September

Bruce and Jackie Mustread of Pontiac and Bob Wilkey of Pontiac are pleased to announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jennifer to John R. Beckman. His parents are the late John Beckman and Gail Beckman of Romeoville, Illinois. The ...more

08.6.2011

Anna Kuebler and Keatin Martin

Mark and Kathy Kuebler of Flanagan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Kuebler to Keatin Martin, son of Carol Strohschein of Gilman. The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Saint Francis College of Nursing and a 2007 ...more

08.1.2011

Erin Durbin and Jeff Craig to wed in November

Erin Eugenia Durbin of Kenner, Louisiana will marry Jeffrey Scott Craig of Marquette Heights on November 26, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Her parents are James and Patricia Durbin of Orlando, Florida. ...more

07.24.2011

Deany-Hendershot

Alan & Tracy Deany, of Cullom, announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Emily, to Jake Hendershot, of Cullom. The groom is a son of Eric & Rhonda Hendershot, of Saunemin. A Nov. 5 wedding is ...more

07.4.2011

Rachel Holzhauer and Chris Talley to Wed

Rachel Holzhauer (formerly of Pontiac, IL) and Chris Talley (Taylor, TX) are engaged to be married on October 29, 2011.

Parents of the bride are Tamme Holzhauer of Pontiac, and Scott and Mary Holzhauer of Pontiac. Parents of the groom ...more

06.6.2011

Nicholas Vogt and Kimberly Hozian

Nick Vogt and Kim Hozian, both of Pontiac, are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. She is the daughter of John and Donna Hozian of Elk Grove Village, IL. He is the son of Bob and Debbie Vogt of Odell, IL. The couple met while both ...more

05.16.2011

Ryan Vaughan and Annette Levitt to Wed in June

Annette States Levitt and Ryan Thomas Vaughan, both of Normal, will be married in a private ceremony June 24, 2011.

The bride's parents are Bill and Lodema States of Hillsboro. She is employed for Illinois State University in Normal, ...more

05.6.2011

Laura Morrison and Jeremy Whicker to Wed in June

Laura Morrison and Jeremy Whicker, both of Bloomington, are engaged to be married on June 11, 2011. Parents of the bride are Kevin and Jane Morrison of Chenoa. Bob and Ann Whicker of Chenoa and Karen Eslinger of Lexington are parents of the ...more

04.18.2011

Kathryn Perkins and Scott Mackinson

Ms. Sybil Perkins of Plainfield and Mr. James Perkins of Dwight are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn, to Scott Mackinson, son of Kevin and Sharon Mackinson, Pontiac, IL. Katie is a 2005 graduate of Plainfield South ...more

04.10.2011

Daniele Brown and Christopher Schulz To Wed

Daniele Brown and Christopher Schulz, both of Normal, are engaged to be married on August 6, 2011. Parents of the bride are Ralph and Lana Brown of Chenoa. Bill and Karen Schulz of Pontiac are parents of the groom. The couple are planning an ...more

04.10.2011

Albana Gashi and Brent Smith

Albana Gashi and Brent Smith, both of Flanagan, are engaged to be married. The wedding will take place on June 18, 2011 at First United Church of Gridley. She is the daughter of Bajram and Lisa Gashi of Bloomington, Illinois. He is the son of Steve ...more

05.1.2012

Wesley Steidinger and Kristin Lange Wedding

Wesley Steidinger of Fairbury, Illinois and Kristin Lange of Glencoe, Illinois were married on Saturday, Februaury 11, 2012 in Pontiac, Illinois at the Pontiac Elk's Club. The Groom's parents are Mark Steidinger and Joy Rivera. The Bride's ...more

03.9.2012

Molly Jo Arbogast and Eric Ellison Wedding

Molly Jo Arbogast and Eric Christopher Ellison were married on October 15, 2011 at 2pm with a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV and a reception at Howard's Creek Lodge-The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
The bride's parents ...more

12.13.2011

Emily Fearman and Aaron Miller Wedding

Emily Fearman and Aaron Miller became Mr. and Mrs. Miller on May 21, 2011 at 4pm with a ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac and a reception to follow at the Pontiac Elk's Club. The bride's parents are Dennis and Connie Snyder ...more

11.11.2011

Mr & Mrs Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson of Pontiac and Samantha Starrenburg of Palatine, were married July 30, 2011, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Palatine.
Brians's parents are Todd and Judy Johnson of Pontiac. Samantha's parents are Neil and Teri ...more

11.4.2011

Kristy and Nathan Myers Wedding

Kristy McDonald and Nathan Myers, both of Terre Haute, IN. were married on July 31, 2011 at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, Mackinaw IL. The 11:00 am wedding was followed at the vineyard by the reception.
Parents of the bride are Jerry and Kathy ...more

10.23.2011

Daniele Brown and Chris Schulz Wed

Daniele Brown and Chris Schulz became Mr. and Mrs. Schulz on August 6th, 2011 in an outdoor ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Ralph and Lana Brown of Chenoa. The groom's parents are Bill and Karen Schulz of rural Pontiac. A reception ...more

10.20.2011

Ashley Dehm weds Kyle Talleur

Ashley Dehm and Kyle Talleur, both of Decatur were married at 4:30pm May 21, 2011 at Sunnyside Church of Christ, Decatur, IL.

Her parents are Jeff and Floral Dehm of Chatsworth. His parents are Dan and Terri Talleur of ...more

10.9.2011

Harms and Vissering Wedding

On June 25, 2011, Jonah Vissering of Flanagan, IL and Sarah Beth Harms of Long Point, IL were married at a 2:00 P.M. ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk, IL. The reception was held at the Pontiac Elks Club in Pontiac, ...more

09.22.2011

Mr. & Mrs. Luke Henrichs

On July 2, 2011 Luke Henrichs & Ashlee Barr both of Pontiac, became Mr. & Mrs. Henrichs at Christ Lutheran Church in Normal, IL. The celebration continuted at the Marriott Hotel & Conference center on Illinois State University's Campus where the ...more

09.11.2011

Decker and Ulrich Wedding

On October 22, 2011, Kayla Decker and Josh Ulrich will be joined in marriage at Dwight Country Mansion, Dwight, IL.

The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Patricia Decker of Long Point, IL. The groom is the son of Timothy and Susan ...more

08.25.2011

Wegrzyn & Mauricio Wedding

On September 11th 2010, Michael Mauricio and Ashley Wegrzyn become one at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth, IL. Father B.K. Tran performed the ceremony uniting the two.

The bride is the daughter of Randy and Ann Wegrzyn of ...more

04.26.2011

Froelich-Palen

Cynthia Froelich and Joseph Palen, both of Forrest, were married at 4 p.m. December 18, 2010, at St. James Catholic Church, Forrest.

Parents of the couple are Gene and Carol Froelich of Piper City and Leo and Lorraine Palen of ...more

04.19.2011

Verdun and Phillips Wedding

Angela Verdun and Jason Phillips were wed on August 28th, 2010 at 3:00 in the afternoon in a ceremony at St. Paul Catholic Church in Odell, IL with Monsignor Mack officiating. She is the daughter of Don and Mary Verdun of Pontaic, IL and he is the ...more

04.12.2011

Slagel and Knapp Wedding

Carissa Slagel and Kyle Knapp were married at 3:00 p.m. on September 11, 2010 at the Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Fairbury, IL.

The bride's parents are Lynn and Kathy Slagel from Pontiac, IL. The groom's parents are ...more

Todd and Patsy Campbell will celebrate 25 years of marriage on May 16, 2012. They have 2 daughters Emily (20) and Abby (18). They were married May 16, 1987 at Immaculate Conception Church in Manito. The Campbell's plan to enjoy the summer with ...more

05.9.2012

Hinzs welcome baby girl

Tom and Jami Hinz of Pontiac, IL are the proud parents of their second child, Evelyn Grace. Evelyn was born April 24, 2012 at 7:37 am at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is ...more

04.29.2012

Bakaitis to celebrate 25th anniversary

Jim and Megan Bakaitis of Lexington celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on May 5th, 1987 at the Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oakland, California. They have 4 children, Rachael (23), ...more

01.22.2012

Mr & Mrs Dick McCabe Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Dick McCabe will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on February 4. Dick and the former Jeanette Foster were married at the home of her parents Harold and Wilma Foster of Pontiac. The McCabes farmed in rural Cornell, Leroy, ...more

11.17.2011

Mullens to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

John and Joan Mullen of Cornell will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family brunch Sunday hosted by their children.

John "Moon" Mullen and Joan Hatzer were married November 22, 1951, at St. Bernard's Church in Sunbury, ...more

09.15.2011

Cooper's to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

Cooper's to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Jim Cooper and Wendy Girard Cooper of Cornell were married on Oct. 3rd, 1971 at the Cornell United Methodist Church.

They are the parents of Kristy (John) Smith of Cornell, Ramme ...more

Birth date, July 10, 2011
8 pounds, 5 ounces, 21.5 inches long
Parents: David & Karen Bunting, Aurora IL
Maternal Grandparents: Gordon & Linda Von Qualen (Gardner)
Paternal Grandparents: Lee & Marie Bunting ...more

08.7.2011

Daniels welcome baby girl

Kip and Tara Daniels of Yorkville, IL are the proud parents of their third child, Kallington Royal. Kallington was born July 28, 2011 and weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces. She is the little sister of Tyke Avery, 4 and Tate Cannon, 1. Grandparents are ...more

07.26.2011

Kel and Kelly Krenz Celebrate Silver Anniversary

In 1985, we were Kel L. Krenz, and Kelly C. Green.

Despite not knowing what we were getting into, we joyfully exchanged wedding vows 25 years ago on July 26th, 1986 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Lisle, Illinois. We were surrounded ...more

07.19.2011

Douglasses to celebrate 50th anniversary

Sam and Jeanette Douglass of Forrest will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug 6th from 1-4pm at St Paul's Lutheran Fellowship Hall in Forrest. At 1:30 pm, there will be a short program to honor the couple and to introduce ...more

07.2.2011

Fosters to celebrate 50th anniversary

Kerry Lee Foster and Carol Ann Shcieler were married July 9, 1961, at the First Lutheran Church in Pontiac IL. Their attenedants were Carol(Turck)Baker and Gerald Jacobs. They are the parents of Jeff(Pam)Foster, Vassalboro,ME; Jay(Jill)Foster, East ...more

06.30.2011

It's a boy!

Justin and Tracy Eggenberger of Dwight are proud to announce the arrival of Abraham Charles Eggenberger, who was born May 10, 2011 at 11:21 pm at Riverside Medical Center. Ace weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 21 in long at birth.

Maternal ...more

06.27.2011

Graves' to celebrate 25th anniversary

Larry and Dawn Graves of Pontiac, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniverary. Graves and the former Dawn Harder were married, July 5th 1986 at the First Lutheran Church by the Rev.Craig Waggoner. Graves Retired from the Pontiac Fire Department ...more

06.19.2011

Hardings to celebrate 50th anniversary

The 50th wedding anniversary of David and Marion (Davis) Harding will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 311 W. Grove St., Pontiac, Illinois. The couple requests no gifts, but suggests ...more