BioM: Gibbons, Lorraine Todd (1979)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Gibbons, Beilke, Moede, Martin, Ure, Crandall, Hanuszczak, Zaleski, Hanoon, Bradtke

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/26/1979

Gibbons, Lorraine Todd (21 Jul 1979)

With the Rev. T. Bradtke officiating, Lorraine Todd Gibbons and Darrell Allen Beilke were married in Saturday afternoon services in Christ Lutheran Church, Chili. The bride is the daughter of Joan Gibbons, Rt. 1 Granton and Dr. R.M. Gibbons, Milwaukee. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beilke, Rt. 1 Granton.

Music at the service was offered by Joan and Eddie Gibbons and Mrs. Bradtke.

Patty Moede of Chili was the maid of honor. She was joined by Mary Gibbons, Kathy Gibbons, Connie Gibbons, all of Granton; Diane Martin, Chili, and Cindy Ure, Marshfield.

The bride chose a knit trimmed silk gown with Venician lace and featuring an empire bodice, long straight sleeves and flowing chapel train. She carried a cascade arrangement of pink roses, white daisies, baby’s breath and English ivy. The bridesmaids were attired in wrap-style gowns in pink, mauve and suede rose, accented by a single rose closure. The bridesmaids carried a bouquet of white daisies, baby’s breath and carnations.

Jeff Crandall of Marshfield was the bestman. He was joined by Lubo Hanuszczak, Rick Beilke and Dean Zaleski, all of Granton, Jerry Martin of Chili, and Allan Hanoon of River Falls. Ushering were Marty and Eddie Gibbons of Granton.

Following the services, a reception was held at the Bali Hai Supper Club. The couple announced that they would take a later wedding trip. The groom, who is self-employed, and his bride will make their home on Rt. 1 Granton.