Catherine Marie Bertels Rafferty

• Name	Catherine Marie Bertels Rafferty
  Gender	Female
  Person ID	I9091	Rossville
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Eugene Bertels
  Mother	Imogene Weishaar Bertels
  Married	20 Apr 1954	Nortonville, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Documents		Anniversary- Bertels, Eugene and Imogene Eugene and Imogene Bertels, St. Marys, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27 with the 11 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, followed by lunch, and a reception from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the church parish hall. The day will end with a party at their home at 108 Grand Ave. Eugene Bertels and Imogene Weishaar were married April 20, 1954, at St. Joseph Church in Nortonville. Hosting the events will be their eight children and their spouses, Mike and Catherine Rafferty, Eskridge: Rocky and Debbie Burrous, Tallahassee, Fla.; Martha Creevan, Rossville: Mike and Carol Bertels, Oklahoma City; Phil and Eileen Bertels, Maple Hill; Alan and Carolyn Bertels, St. Marys; Jerry and Alice Bertels, St. Marys; and Dan and Susan Bertels, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The couple have 20 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mr. Bertels retired in 1989 from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. after almost 40 years of service. Mrs. Bertels retired in 1993 from the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library after 20 years of service. They request no gifts.
  Family ID	F3703	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Michael Wayne Rafferty
  Married	20 Apr 1974	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Children	1. Shawn Rafferty   2. Peter Paul Rafferty,   b. 28 Jan 1977
  Documents		Marriage- Bertels, Catherine-Rafferty, Michael Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rafferty Vows Exchanged in Afternoon Wedding Catherine Marie Bertels and Michael Wayne Rafferty exchanged marriage vows April 20, 1974 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Rev. A1 Rockers officiated at the ceremony in the Immaculate Conception Church. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bertels, St. Marys, are the parents of the bride. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rafferty of Rossville. The bride’s floor-length dress was of embroidered organza with long sheer sleeves. Her fingertip tulle veil was framed in lace. Miss Kathy Mergenmeier was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Debbie Bertels and Martha Bertels, sisters of the bride. Lee McQueen was best man. Groomsmen were Tony Eakin and Bruce Teeter. Mike Bertels and Bill Rafferty were ushers. The Mass was served by Phil Bertels and Alan Bertels, brothers of the bride. Dennis Prior was lector. Offertory gifts were brought by Kayleen Rafferty. Vocal music was provided by Cia Verschelden and Dana Rodenbaugh. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Floyd Wilcox. Mrs. Melvin Mergenmeier. Susan Houck, Maggie Rousse Betty Rein, Karen Aubert. Liz Weishaar and Darlene Bertels. Mrs. Rafferty is a graduate of St. Marys High School and Brown-Mackie School in Salina. She is employed in the offices of K-Mart in Hutchinson. Mr. Rafferty was graduated from Rossville High School and is employed by Cessna in Hutchinson. The couple is at home in Hutchinson.
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2017 09:46:06
  Family ID	F1335	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart