Moments of Life A monthly celebration of weddings, engagements, birthdays and other special occasions. October 11 ~ 2010 Photo at top: ArtPark — Nahkee Pitzrick, left, 7, and Haley Karr, 7, both of Stevens Point, paint a log cabin at the Cardboard City display, sponsored by the Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club, during the annual Art in the Park festival Sept. 18 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. (Photo by Laura Schmitt)
Photo at far left: Volleyball — Jordyn Shields of Pacelli High School hits the ball back over the net toward Wisconsin Rapids Assumption’s Kallie Reinke during action Sept. 23 in the Pacelli Student Activities Center. (Photo by Doug Wojcik)
Photo at right: Swimming — Katey Neigbauer of Stevens Point Area Senior High swims the first leg of the girls 200-yard medley relay in a dual meet against DeForest Sept. 14 in the SPASH pool. (Photo by Doug Wojcik)
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Amanda Rutkowski and Eric Virsnieks, both of Junction City, are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Joan and Larry Rutkowski of Stevens Point. His parents are Jane and Ron Lubeck of Arpin, and John and Shelly Virsnieks of Stevens Point. Rutkowski is a 2000 graduate of Pacelli High School and earned a degree in business administration at Mid-State Technical College. She is employed as a child care provider. Virsnieks is a 1997 graduate of Pacelli High School. He is employed at Pat’s Carstar. An Oct. 30, 2010, wedding is planned.
Amy Hoffmann and Christopher Bartelt, both of Stevens Point, are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Judith Hoffmann of Tomahawk. His parents are Andrew and Darlene Bartelt of Stevens Point. Hoffmann is employed by Lands’ End and Woodlands Church. Bartelt, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is employed by Wright Tree Service. A spring 2011 wedding is planned.
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Jan Lenze of Stevens Point and Tom Peronto of Wisconsin Rapids are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Mareda Stowell of Stevens Point and the late Glenn Stowell. His parents are Rod and Jean Peronto of Madison. Lenze is employed by the Stevens Point Public School District. Peronto is employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. A Nov. 13, 2010, wedding is planned.
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Sarah Maruszczak and Florian Chojnacki Jr. were married on Aug. 14, 2010, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stevens Point. The Rev. John Potaczek performed the ceremony. Rick Giese provided music. The bride’s parents are John Maruszczak Jr. of Green Bay and Rosalie Maruszczak of Armstrong Creek. Parents of the groom are Florian and Shirley Chojnacki of Custer. Amy Maruszczak was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Shelby Maruszczak, Kendra Jaworski, Amanda Bigalk, Amber Rasmussen and Jenny Maruszczak. Gary Ruby was best man. Groomsmen were Shane Higgins, Daniel Maruszczak, Adam Ropson, Benjamin Gaboda and Isaiah Ruby. Todd Higgins, Kurt Higgins, Matt Gumney and Steven Thompson served as ushers. A reception was held at Merryland Ballroom. The couple took their wedding trip to Chicago and Mexico. They reside in Stevens Point. The bride, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, is employed by Globe University in Wausau. The groom, who earned a degree from Fox Valley Technical College, is employed by the Portage County Sheriff’s Department.
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Meghan Warner and Kevin Postelnik were married on June 5, 2010, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Stevens Point. The Rev. Kevin Louis performed the ceremony. Patrick Burkhart and Luke Otto provided music. The bride’s parents are Allen and Barb Warner of Plover. Parents of the groom are Phil and Audrey Postelnik of Hatley. Erica Prince was maid of honor, and Jennifer Villarreal was matron of honor. Heather Ulbrich was bridesmaid, and Arianna Villarreal was miniature bride. Taylor Nystrom and Lucy Ulbrich were flower girls. Scott Postelnik was best man. Groomsmen were Nick Musson and Karl Mueller. Drake DeLisle was ringbearer. Gary Schwab and Andrew Maciejewski served as ushers. A reception was held at Memories Wedding and Banquet Hall in Plover. The couple took their wedding trip to Door County. They reside in Wausau. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High and a 2003 graduate of Mid-State Technical College. She is employed by Wisconsin Lions Foundation Inc. in Rosholt. The groom is a 1998 graduate of Wausau West High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He is employed by Liberty Mutual Group in Wausau.
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Christina Smith and Sean O’Brien are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Terry and Nancy Smith of Stevens Point. His parents are Richard and Karol O’Brien of Chetek. Smith, a 2009 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in early childhood education, is a kindergarten teacher at Rothschild Elementary School. O’Brien, a 2009 graduate of UW-Stout with a degree in business, is a packaging engineer at Sturm Foods in Manawa. A May 7, 2011, wedding is planned.
Jenny Yauch and Bryan Bula, both of Wisconsin Rapids, are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of John and Judy Yauch of Plover. His parents are Gene and Sandy Bula of Plainfield, and the late Cynthia Smiley. Yauch graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and business administration. She is employed at RoomPro Technologies/Projection Guys in Wisconsin Rapids. Bula graduated from Tri-County High School in 1998 and served in the Air Force for 10 years. He is employed at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Oxford. A Dec. 31, 2010, wedding is planned.
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Jennifer Ciway and Shane Floistad, both of Amherst Junction, are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Peggy and David Golla of Stevens Point, and David Ciway of Colorado. His parents are Wendy and Tracy Floistad of Amherst Junction. Ciway, a 2004 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High, is pursuing a nursing degree at Mid-State Technical College. She is employed by Spectra Print Corporation. Floistad is a 2004 graduate of Amherst High School. An April 2, 2011, wedding is planned.
Lara O’Toole and Adam Bachinski, both of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Blanche Marshall of Herndon, Va. His parents are Russ and Lois Bachinski of Rosholt. O’Toole is a 2003 graduate of London Central High School in England and a 2007 graduate of the University of Dubuque (Iowa) with a degree in computer information systems. She is an account coordinator for Nexus Technologies Group in Hawthorne, N.Y. Bachinski is a 2001 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High and a 2005 graduate of the University of Dubuque with a degree in computer graphics and interactive media. He is a graphic artist for Intellectual Property Demonstratives Inc. in Millwood, N.Y. A June 12, 2011, wedding is planned.
Alysson Orsted and Jeremiah Bowden wed July 3, 2010 at First English Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. Parents of the bride are Gardner and Sharon Orsted of Appleton. The groom’s parents are Ronald and Michelle Bowden of Almond. Krista Bruso, the maid of honor, was accompanied by bridesmaids Sara Orsted, Tiffany Oeftger, Rose Adams, Tracy McAteer, and Kristina Kaljo. Samantha Bowden served as the bride’s personal attendant. Benjamin Owen, the best man, was accompanied by groomsmen Joel Shanahan, DJ Hansen, Rob Berrones, Jake Swenson, and Brian Volk. Jordan Bowden and Scott Bradley served as ushers. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii. The bride earned a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2007. Her studies focused on Elementary Education and Business Administration. The groom earned a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from
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Janes-Hintz Rachel Janes and Austin Hintz were married on Aug. 14, 2010, at Arnott Park in Plover. Chad Raisleger performed the ceremony. The bride’s parents are David and Tina Janes of Stevens Point. Parents of the groom are Daniel and Jacqueline Hintz of Custer. Alice Koback was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Bannach and Samantha Hintz. Cody Hintz was best man. Groomsmen were Frankie Niemczyk and Kyle Worzalla. Hunter Lee Koback was ringbearer. Jess Fesenfeld and Brandon Makuski served as ushers. A reception was held at Arnott Park. The couple reside in Stevens Point. The bride is employed by Central City Credit Union. The groom is employed by Golden County Foods.
Peltier-Schoen Crystal Peltier and Neil Schoen were married on July 24, 2010, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stevens Point. The Rev. John Potaczek performed the ceremony. Brittany Weirzbach and Polly AdamsOlson provided music. The bride’s parents are Timothy and Cynthia Peltier of Stevens Point. Parents of the groom are Diana Schoen of Jackson and Neil Schoen Sr. of Ohio. Amber Wiza was maid of honor, and Angela Schneider was bridesmaid. Erik Hakes was best man, and Paul Schoen was groomsman. Andrew Peltier and Kyle Vorpahl served as ushers. A reception was held at Shooters. The bride earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Lakeland College in Sheboygan and is a fire controlman in the U.S. Navy. The groom earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history from Lakeland College and is employed by Outsource in Pewaukee.
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Amanda Schuck and Steven Jalensky were married on June 12, 2010, at Willow Pond Bed, Breakfast and Events in Weyauwega. The Rev. Tom Ziegler performed the ceremony. Entertainment by Tom provided music. The bride’s parents are Michael and Elaine Schuck of Radisson. Parents of the groom are Wayne and Mary Jalensky of Wild Rose. Angela Callaway was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Heather Simonson, Rebecca Feltz, Christina LaHann and Tara Jalensky. Jordan Schuck, Jaylin Schuck, Chloe Schuck and Elaina Brier were flower girls. Anthony Kryshak II and Scott Vernezze were best men. Groomsmen were Mick Sternitzky, Robert Meyer III and Andrew Peterson. Cooper Callaway, Bodie Callaway, Jacob Schuck and Hunter Schuck were ringbearers. Emerance Stroik and Jeremy Spriggs served as ushers. A reception was held at Willow Pond Bed, Breakfast and Events. The couple took their wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico. They reside in Stevens Point. The bride, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2007, is director of Little Scholars Child Care and Preschool, and Little Scholars Beginnings Child Care. The groom, who graduated from Mid-State Technical College in 2006 with an associate degree in human resources business education, is assistant manager at Best Buy in Wausau.
Sara Koback and Joshua Muszynski were married on April 24, 2010, on the beach at The Great Parnassus Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico. The bride’s parents are Karen and Randy DeWitt of Plover, and Greg and Jennifer Koback of Wisconsin Rapids. Parents of the groom are Donna and Arthur Woiteshek of Racine. Megan Novak was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Megan Nugent, Katie Kosobucki, Amanda Woodward and Lauren Anderson. Justin Furmanek was best man. Groomsmen were Ian Draheim, Nate Matulewicz, Adam Cushman and Ryan Johnson. Payton Muszynski was ringbearer. Casey Koback served as usher. A reception was held at The Great Parnassus Resort & Spa. The couple took their wedding trip to Cancun. They reside in Ballston Spa, N.Y. The bride is pursuing a degree in child development at Ashford University and is a stay-at-home mom. The groom, a 2010 graduate of the University of WisconsinStevens Point, is the parts and sales services manager for New Holland Agriculture.
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Moments of Life Uhl-Aldrich Kimberly Uhl and Donald Aldrich were married on Aug. 28, 2010, at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Amherst. The Rev. Jude Ndugbu performed the ceremony. Smokey Express provided music. The bride’s parents are Jeffery and Sandra Uhl of Amherst. Parents of the groom are Donald Aldrich of Custer and Cris Aldrich of Stevens Point. Jorja Zoromski was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Shannen Stroik, Jessica Zoromski, Cindy Dusel, April Cisewski, Sherrie Cisewski and Heather Dahms. Patrick Cisewski was best man. Groomsmen were Dennis Cisewski, Daniel Cisewski, Jerry Cisewski, Brian Cisewski, Tim Cisewski and Kent Kuzynski. Ashlee Dahms was miniature bride, and Christopher Cisewski was miniature groom. Bruce Dahms and Brian Layden served as ushers. A reception was held at Merryland Ballroom. The couple took their wedding trip to Florida. They reside in Amherst. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Amherst High School and a 2009 graduate of Fox Valley Technical College. She is employed by Wisconsin Veterans Home. The groom, a 2004 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High, is employed by Ski’s Meat Market.
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Florian & Madeline Klasinski are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. They were married on 10/8/55 at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Stevens Point, WI. The Klasinskis have five children: Paul (Stevens Point), Cindy (Lake Havasu, AZ), Karen (Honolulu, HI), Mary (Dallas, TX) and Peter (Junction City) and eight grandchildren: Kason, Ethan, Kelsy, Amanda, Travis, Kaitlyn, Madeline and Gwenyth.
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