Couples: February 9, 2008

Wedding: Schuetze and Piekarski

Britt Schuetze and Joel Piekarski were married Aug. 22, 2007, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls, with Father Bob Kiefer officiating.
Parents of the couple are Richard and Marcy Schuetze and Jonathan and Brenda Piekarski, all of Fergus Falls.
Attending the bride were Kate Schuetze, Rena Stigen, Mali Hegseth, Julie Piekarski and Michelle Piekarski. Andrea Brenny served as junior bridesmaid. Personal attendants were Cindy Folk and Charlene Blume
Attending the groom were Ryan Rogness, Dan Fitz, Bryan Henderson, David Henderson and David Marquardt. Ushers were Jared Newton, Francis Holicky and Ryan Marquardt.
Following the ceremony, a reception and dance was given at the VFW in Fergus Falls.
The bride is a Fergus Falls Area Learning Center science teacher, and the groom farms west of Fergus Falls.
The couple lives in Fergus Falls.

Engagement: Aase and Scheid

Kelley Aase and Tom Scheid announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Allen and Carol Aase of Fergus Falls and Ernie and Cathie Scheid of Fargo.
A June wedding is planned at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church in Moorhead.

Engagement: Bishop and Greve

Bob and Carol Greve and Kenneth Bishop, all of Fergus Falls, announce the engagement of their children, Donna and John.
Donna works at Productive Alternatives in Fergus Falls, and John works at Shoremaster, also in Fergus Falls.
A March 8, 2008, wedding is planned at Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Wedding: Tischer and Hansen

Jennifer Hansen and Chad Tischer were married Dec. 1, 2007, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Wahpeton, with Rev. Luke Meyer officiating.
Parents of the couple are Elaine and Fred Hansen of Rothsay, Laurie and Ted Petersen of Kent, and Roger and Nancy Tischer, Great Bend, N.D.
Matron of honor was Rhonda Maack, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tanya Lasher, sister of the groom, Miranda Andree, Sarah Amundson, Mindy Roller and Chaz Medenwald, all friends of the couple. Junior bridesmaid was Ashley Maack, niece of the bride. The flower girl was Brianna Lasher, niece of the groom. Personal attendants were Tanya Erickson, Jerilyn Chesley and Jennifer Mourn, all friends of the couple.
Best man was Scott Tischer, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tom Hansen, brother of the bride, Dave Beming, Josh Barringer, Shawn Casey and Chris Larson, all friends of the couple. The ring bearer was Boden Barringer, friend of the couple. Ushers were Michael Hansen, brother of the bride, Ryan Petersen, brother of the groom, Brian Lass and Kelly Nelson, both friends of the couple.
Program attendant was Dylan Maack, nephew of the bride. The guest book attendants were Shannon Brendefur and Neelie Brendefur, sisters of the groom.
The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii, in December
Jennifer is a 2004 graduate of MSUM and works for Natural Recources Conservation Services in Fergus Falls.
Chad is temporarily employed by Minnesota Department of Transportation and farms with his father in Great Bend.
The couple resides in Wahpeton.

Wedding: Hritz and Kjono

Wendy Kjono and Ryan Hritz were married at Augastana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls on Jan. 25, 2008, with the Rev. Paul Hadland officiating.
Parents of the couple are Steven and Roxanne Kjono of Fergus Falls and Ronald and Patricia Hritz of Corona Del Mar, Calif.
The bride is an esthetician at Salon Eclips and the groom is employed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The couple resides in Fergus Falls.

Wedding: Carpenter and Totland

Tami Totland and Eric Carpenter were married Oct. 13, 2007, at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury, with the Rev. Ralph Olsen officiating.
Parents of the couple are John and Carol Totland and Mike and Sandy Carpenter, all of Fergus Falls.
Attending the bride was matron of honor Kimberly Loxtercamp. Bridesmaids were Jenny Krueger and Karen Carpenter. Personal attendants were Erin Petersen and Mandi Ruud.
Attending the groom was best man Mike Carpenter. Groomsmen were Chad Kummrow, Beau Krueger and Leo Loxtercamp. Ushers were Tony Carpenter, Joe Guentzel and Tyler Wirth.
A reception and dance followed the ceremony at the Holiday Inn in St. Paul. The couple honeymooned in Costa Rica in January.
Tami is employed by Sodexho at Children's Hospitals and Clinics in St. Paul as a pediatric dietitian.
Eric is employed by Positive Companies in St. Paul as a commercial construction project manager.
The couple resides in St. Paul.

Engagement: Krogh and Beatty,

Mark and Michelle Krogh of Atlanta, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Krogh, to Zachary Beatty, son of James Beatty of Minnetonka and the late Jane Skaja.
Allison is the granddaughter of Janine Kerr and the late Roger Kerr and Lee and Margaret Krogh of Fergus Falls.
Allison will graduate in May 2008 from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, with a B.A. in management.
Zachary will also graduate in May 2008 from St. John's University in Collegeville, with a B.A. in chemistry.
A July 19, 2008, wedding is planned at Our Lady of Victory Church in Fergus Falls.

Engagement: Shaikoski and Oster

Kevin and Janie Shaikoski of Fergus Falls, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Dustin Oster, son of Robert and Kathy Oster of Driscoll, N.D.
Katie is a graduate of Fergus Falls High School, Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Fergus Falls and Minnesota State University, Moorhead, with a degree in elementary education. Katie will begin her teaching career in the fall.
Dustin is a graduate of Steele-Dawson High School and MSCTC-Wadena. He is employed with Red River Telephone in Abercrombie, N.D.
A June 14, 2008, wedding is planned at Nativity Church in Fargo.

Engagement: Lessard and Rupp

Ashley Lessard and Tyler Rupp announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Bruce and Debbie Lessard of Grand Forks, N.D., and Dave and Janie Rupp of Fergus Falls.
She is a student in the nursing program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead and he is employed with the State of North Dakota.
A March 1 wedding is planned at Hope Lutheran Church, south campus in Fargo.