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Keesey - Lewton
Rachel Lewton and Michael Keesey were united in marriage at 5 p.m. May 19, 2001, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hannibal.
Performing the double-ring ceremony was the Rev. Douglas Darnold.
Parents of the bride are Michael and Sharon Lewton of Hannibal.
She is the granddaughter of Lois Lewton and Herbert Brakensiek.
The groom is the son of Dennis and Cyndia Keesey of Hannibal, and the grandson of Richard and Delores Keesey and Lewis Brinkley.
Matron of honor was Sarah Grueber, sister of the bride.
Bridal attendants were Nancy Turner and Leah Salmo, both friends of the bride; and Laura Keesey, sister of the groom.
Best man was Sheldon Johnson, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Brent Dixon and Travis Dixon, both friends of the groom; and Ryan Grueber, brother-in-law of the bride.
Ushers were Doug Degitz and Trey Hall, both friends of the groom; and Justin Keesey, cousin of the groom.
Guest book and program attendants were Sheridan Lewton, Katelyn Lewton and Emma VanArsdale, all cousins of the bride.
Wedding music was supplied by organist Jeff Hickerson, soloist Arsene Burton and violinist Kathy Strang.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of Hannibal High School.
She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing in 2000 from Deaconess College of Nursing in St. Louis and is employed as a registered nurse at University Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care.
The groom is a 1995 graduate of Hannibal High School.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice in 1999 from Hannibal-LaGrange College and is in training for manager at The Buckle.
Following a wedding trip to Rivera Maya, Mexico, they are residing in Columbia.
