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Name |
Christine Marie Bowers Kuestersteffen |
Gender |
Female |
Person ID |
I15958 |
Rossville |
Last Modified |
20 Jul 2017 |
Father |
Lawrence A Bowers, Jr., b. 1 Feb 1940, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas , d. 12 May 2016, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas (Age 76 years) |
Mother |
Marla Marie Brooks Bowers |
Married |
9 Nov 1963 |
Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana |
Documents |
| Engagement- Brooks, Marla-Bowers, Larry Engagement is announced
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Brooks of Great Falls, Montana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marla, to Larry Bowers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Bowers, Delia.
Miss Brooks, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Great Falls, is a senior student nurse at Columbus School of Nursing.
Mr. Bowers is a graduate of Delia High school and is employed by the Montana State Highway Department. He is a member of the Marine Corps Reserve. |
| Marriage- Brooks, Marla-Bowers, Lawrence Are wed in Montana
The Rev. H. B. Altman officiated at the nuptial Mass and double-ring marriage ceremony which united Marla Marie Brooks and Mr. Lawrence A. Bowers Jr., both of Great Falls, Montana.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Brooks, 716 2nd Ave., S.W., Great Falls. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Bowers Sr., Delia.
For the rite at St. Joseph’s Church the bride chose a traditional gown of silk-faced peau de soie and Belgium lace. The sculptured bodice had a neckline embellished with lace and simulated pearls. The full skirt had deep pleats, a chapel train and double bows at the back. Her shoulder-length circular veil was caught to an Elizabethan crown of pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of butterfly orchids, stephanotis and ivy.
Her maid of honor, Carolyn Penberthy, and bridesmaid, Paula Kalanick, wore sheath dresses of peau satin in peacock shade. The full overskirts had back bows with streamers. Circlet, veils were attached to petal crowns trimmed with sequins. Tangerine carnations formed their bouquets. Diane Bowers, sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl. She was dressed Similar to the attendants.
Best man was John Bowers, brother of the bridegroom. The groomsman was Brian Bowers who also served as usher with Patrick Murphy. Mrs. Jack Geisler was vocalist and Rory Bowers, organist.
Guests attended a reception at the St. Joseph School after the ceremony. Assisting were Ann, Rose Mary and Michele Penberthy, Mrs. Robert Bowers Sr., Patricia Shen, Patty Bowers, and Patty Keller.
Put of state guests included the bridegroom’s parents, and brother John; sisters Diane and Mrs. James Brennan and five daughters, St. Marys.
The bride is a graduate of Great Falls Central High School and a Columbus School Of Nursing. She is employed at Columbus Hospital. Mr. Bowers was graduated from the Delia High School. He is a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, and is employed by the Montana Highway Department.
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Family ID |
F2951 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Michael Kuestersteffen |
Married |
8 Jul 1989 |
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas |
Documents |
| Engagement- Bowers, Christine-Kuestersteffen, Michael Bowers/Kuestersteffen Couple Plan July Wedding
Larry and Marla Bowers, Delia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Marie, to Michael Kuestersteffen, son of Robert and Inez Kuestersteffen, Attica.
The future bride, a graduate of Rossville High School, received a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Emporia State University. She teaches first graders at Lebo Grade School.
Mr. Kuestersteffen served four years in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Yates Center High School. He will graduate in May from Emporia State University with a degree in computer science.
The couple will be married July 8, 1989, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia.
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Last Modified |
20 Jul 2017 15:12:26 |
Family ID |
F3997 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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