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Kirk - Labenz
Shelley Kirk and Dana Labenz were married Aug. 29, 1998, at St. Michael's Church in Albion.
Rev. Wil Spenner and Rev. Eric Biehl officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Bette and Homer King of Newman Grove, Wayne Kirk of Omaha and Rosemary Labenz of Albion and the late Raymond Labenz.
The bride's grandmother, Mary Jane Kirk of Blair, was a special guest.
The bride's sister, Nori Blackburn of Waterville, Kan., was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Julie Kirk of Omaha, sister - in - law of the bride; Tracy Lambert of Holdrege, sister of the bridegroom and Melissa Wheelock of Aberdeen, S.D.
Karina Weibel was the bride's personal attendant.
Gina Cook and Michelle Prothman were the flower girls.
The bridegroom's brother, Marvin Labenz of Norfolk, served as best man.
Groomsmen were Ken Labenz of Lincoln, brother of the bridegroom; Pat Kirk of Omaha, brother of the bride and Dan Noble of St. Edward.
Chase and Reid Blackburn carried the rings.
Ushering the guests were Darin Blackburn, Dan Bykerk and Brad Swerczek.
Robin Labenz, Jane Prothman and Brenda Cook lit the candles.
Soloists were Lynn Springer, Doug Fitzgerald and Amy Warner - Koch.
Tom Hanson played the trumpet.
Joan Johnson assisted with flowers.
A reception and dance followed at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion.
Host couples were Brian and Rita Liss and Kraig and Holly Buckendahl.
Debra Bonney and Nicole Rolf sat at the guest book.
Serving cake and punch were Ellen Frey, Monica Carroll, Patty Brugger, Angela Dugan, Judy Hoppe and Maria Mueller.
The couple is at home in Albion after a wedding trip to the Black Hills.
The bride teaches first grade in Elgin.
The bridegroom is a salesman for Kayton International in Albion.
