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Family: Kenneth Lee Martinek / Patricia Marie Conley Martinek Peterson (F1169)

m. 1 Dec 1979


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  • Father | Male
    Kenneth Lee Martinek

    Born     
    Died     
    Buried     
    Married  1 Dec 1979  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Orville L Martinek | F4003 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Janet Leggett Martinek | F4003 Group Sheet 

    Mother | Female
    Patricia Marie Conley Martinek Peterson

    Born  1 Oct 1958  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died     
    Buried     
    Father  Joseph Mercer (Joe) Conley | F2595 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Pauline Marie Timmons Conley | F2595 Group Sheet 

  • Documents
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth
    Mrs. Kenneth Martinek
    (Patricia Conley)

    Conley-Martinek

    Patricia Marie Conley became the bride of Kenneth Lee Martinek at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Rossville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Buss, Rossville, and the Rev. Paul Mitchell, Parsons, officiated.

    Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Conley, Delia, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martinek, Silver Lake.

    Attending the bride were Sheri Gabbert, Rossville; Mrs. Anna Lane, Silver Lake; Mrs. Debra Broxterman, Laura Broyles and Cori Crum, Topeka. The bridegroom’s attendants were Ron Martinek, Mark Elliott, Brett Hamilton and Kent Hamilton, Silver Lake; and Charles Ross, Topeka.

    Mrs. Martinek is a graduate of Rossville High School and is a senior in elementary education at Washburn University. She is employed by Ray Beers Clothing Co.

    Mr. Martinek was graduated from Silver Lake High School and attended Washburn University. He is employed as wholesale representative by Harding Glass Co. and by Ray Beers Clothing Co.

    The couple will live at 1506 Washburn.
    Engagement- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth
    Engagement- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth
    Conley-Martinek Engagement Announced
    The engagement of Patricia Marie Conley to Kenneth Lee Martinek is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Conley, Delia. Mr. Martinek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martinek, Silver Lake.

    Miss Conley, a graduate of Rossville High School, is currently a junior at Washburn University majoring in education. She is employed as the personnel director for Penn State Chemical and Solvents Company in Topeka.

    Mr. Martinek graduated from Silver Lake High School and attended Washburn University He is employed as a glazier for Larry's Northtown Glass.

    The couple is planning a December 1 wedding.
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 2
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 2
    Conley-Martinek Vows Solemnized December 1
    A candlelight setting was the scene of the marriage of Patricia Marie Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Conley, Delia, and Kenneth Lee Martinek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martinek, Silver Lake.

    The double ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Paul Mitchell, Parsons, and the Reverend Larry Buss, on Saturday, December 1, 1979, at 7 p.m. in the Rossville United Methodist Church.

    Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Janice Sharp, Rossville, organist, and Mrs.
    Becky Cortez, Topeka, pianist, played a selection of wedding music. Two candelabras and a kneeling bench were decorated with red roses, Christmas greenery and large white velvet bows. The aisle was decorated with six candelabras, trimmed with greenery and white velvet bows.

    The bride, escorted down the aisle by her father, wore a gown of white lace, with a low neckline accented with embroidered lace trim. The sleeves were slim with pointed accents at the wrists. The bodice was fitted with a corded waistline. The full skirt was made of layers of ruffles, trimmed with embroidered lace, and swept into more layers of ruffles, to form a cathedral train. Her cathedral-length veil of illusion, was held by a sweetheartshaped cap, covered with reembroidered lace and accented with pearls. Embroidered lace trimmed the edge of the veil.

    She carried a nosegay of red sweetheart rosebuds, stephanotis, baby’s breath and Christmas greenery tied with a white bow. She also carried a white linen handkerchief trimmed with knitted lace, which her great-great-great-grandmother had carried on her wedding day.

    Miss Sheri Gabbert, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Also attending the bride were Mrs. Debbie Broxterman, Topeka, Mrs. Anna Lane, Silver Lake, Misses Laura Broyles and Cori Crum, Topeka.

    Their dresses were fashioned of Christmas red chiffon and taffeta, with two ruffles at the low neckline, which flowed over the arms, forming sleeves. The corded waistlines were accented by a fabric rose at the back waist, where the cascading skirt ruffles were attached. The attendants all wore red picture hats, with chiffon trim and a fabric rose for accent. They carried red rose and baby’s breath bouquets with greenery, tied with white ribbons.

    Misses Anita Rachelle and Laurie Ann Timmons, Berryton, cousins of the bride, were candle lighters. They wore floor length gowns of Christmas red, fashioned with an off-the-shoulder ruffle, fitted bodice, set-up waist band and a cascading ruffle attached at the back waist with a fabric rose. They wore baby’s breath and stephanotis clips in their hair. Their tapers were trimmed with a lace ruffle, red rose, greenery and long white streamers.
    Little Miss Heide Wise, Springfield, Mo., granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kelsey, Rossville, was the flower girl. She wore a white lace floor length gown, with fitted bodice and full sleeves. The neckline was trimmed with pearls. Her full skirt was made of tiers of ruffles, trimmed with lace, and a cathedral length train. Her dress was fashioned after the bride’s dress. Her hair was adorned with a halo of baby’s breath and stephanotis. She carried a white lace basket trimmed with a red rose, greenery and white streamers.

    Aaron Elevier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elevier, Silver Lake, carried the rings on a heart-shaped embroidered eyelet pillow, trimmed with a ruffle. The rings were attached by a red bow with long streamers. His three-piece black tuxedo had a velvet vest and tails. He wore a red rose and baby’s breath boutonniere.
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 3
    Marriage- Conley, Patricia-Martinek, Kenneth 3
    The bridegroom wore a three piece black tuxedo with tails, a white pleated-front shirt and red rose buttonniere.

    Ron Martinek, Silver Lake, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Chuck Ross, Topeka, Mark Elliott, Brett Hamilton and Kent Hamilton, Silver Lake. They wore black formal tuxedoes, with white pleated-front shirts and a red rose buttonniere.

    Ushers were Bill Conley and James Conley, brothers of the bride, Alan Cunningham, John McCormick, Silver Lake, and Greg Marney, Rossville. They wore tuxedoes identical to the groomsmen and red rose buttonnieres.

    Miss Lesa Martinek, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. Her gown was of a rose print in chiffon and taffeta, tied at the waist with a red velvet bow. Her corsage was stephanotis and baby’s breath.

    The ceremony began with a reading written by Kenneth and Patricia, and with Bible quotations from Corinthians, given by James Conley, brother of the bride.

    Mr. Greg Hoover, Topeka, friend of the couple, accompanied himself with his guitar as he sang, “You Take My Breath Away.” As the couple lit the Unity Candle he sang, “Sabbath Prayer.”

    The bride presented a red rose to Janet Martinek, mother of the groom, as the groom presented a red rose to Pauline Conley, mother of the bride.

    The bride’s mother chose a floor-length gown of jade green, with full sleeves and a circular skirt. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor length skirt of blue velvet, coordinated with a vest of the same color and a white long-sleeved blouse with tie neckline. Their corsages were ivory roses, stephanotis, baby’s breath and greenery.

    Special guests were the four sets of grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Timmons, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley, Mr. and Mrs. Ted George, and Mr. and Mrs. William Martinek.

    A reception followed the ceremony. The tables were laid with white lace cloths over red. The bride’s table held a three-tiered white wedding cake, decorated with white bells, roses and leaves, and topped with a bride and groom in front of a pearlized heart.

    The groom’s three-tiered chocolate cake was heart-shaped, with chocolate icing, decorated with white hearts and cherubs, and topped with three large cherubs. The cakes were baked by Mrs. Carl Figge, St. Marys.

    Red frosted candles in brass and crystal candlesticks, the bride’s bouquet, and greenery decorated the tables.

    Red punch, nuts, and mints of red roses, green leaves and white bells were served.

    Those serving at the reception table were Mrs. Diane Timmons, Berryton, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Beverly Martinek, Mrs. Jane Elliott, Delia; Lori Lutz, Manhattan; and Diane Martin, Silver Lake. Others who assisted were Mrs. Mildred Page, Mrs. Edith McClain, Mrs. Mildred Irwin, Mrs. Fern Sage, Karen Irwin, Rossville; and Michelle Macha, Delia.

    The gifts were opened by friends of the couple, Mrs. Patty Hamilton, Silver Lake; Mrs. Peggy Gentry, Rossville; Misses Debra Miller arid Gayle Moyer, Topeka.

    The wedding dance was held at the Moravan Hall with “The Jolly Czechs” playing polka music.

    A dinner for the entire wedding party and their guests was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Mainstreeter Restaurant on November 30, following the rehearsal.

    After a honeymoon in Kansas City, the couple is at home at 1506 Washburn, Topeka.

    Mrs. Martinek is a senior in elementary education at Washburn University and is employed by Ray Beers Clothing Company.

    Mr. Martinek is the wholesale representative for Harding Glass Company. He is also employed part-time by Ray Beers Clothing Company.