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Marriage- Lober, Denise-Queen, Douglas

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Joe Queen
Denise Kay Lober, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rex H. Lober, Topeka, and Douglas Joe Queen, son of Mrs. Helen Cook, Rossville, and Donald Queen, Topeka, exchanged wedding vows Saturday, November 12, 1983, at 7 p.m. in the Rossville United Methodist Church. Reverend Gene Damewood performed the double ring ceremony.

The altar was decorated with candelabras filled with flowers in shades of rust and gold. As the candles were being lit, the song "Theme From Ice Castles" was sung by Mrs. Debbie Rovelle, accompanied by organist Stephanie Thomas. Roger and Debbie Rovelle also sang "You and I" and "The Wedding Song" during the ceremony.

Candlelighters were Kim and Kelli Safarik, cousins of the bride.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory gown of Venice lace and pearls. She created her wedding hat of ivory lace and pearls, and her silk bouquet of rust and ivory-colored roses sprinkled with peach-colored forget-me-nots and baby's breath.

Susan Kippes, Topeka, was the bride's maid of honor. Mrs. Renae Stanley, Topeka, was bridesmaid. They wore rust-colored, floor-length, off-the-shoulder dresses. The gowns featured blouson tops with lace bodices and flowing skirts, separated by a matching belt. They carried a smaller version of the bride's bouquet. Their silk bouquets were made by the bride.

The groom was attired in a tan tuxedo with dark brown trim. He wore an ivory shirt with a dark brown bow tie. His brown silk rose with baby's breath boutonniere was made for him by his bride.

Serving the groom as best man was John Clark, Silver Lake. Stan Thompson, Rossville, was groomsman.

The groom's attendants and father of the bride wore nutmeg brown tuxedos with ivory shirts and brown bow ties. Their boutonnieres were ivory silk roses with baby's breath and were made by the bride.

Jeff Lober, the brother of the bride, and John Queen, brother of the groom, seated the guests.

Janet Lynn Cavaness, Streamwood, Ill., cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. She wore a long dress in calico colors of rust, ivory and brown. She carried rust-colored rose petals in a rose trimmed basket.

Scott Fox, Manhattan, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. His tuxedo was identical to those of the groomsmen. He carried a heart-shaped satin pillow.

The bride's mother wore a tan-colored floor-length gown with a long-sleeved jacket with scalloped edges. The groom's mother wore a floor-length blue gown with sheer sleeves. Both mothers wore corsages of fresh yellow rosebuds.

Honored guests were the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lober, Manhattan.

Presiding at the guest book was Mrs. Janet Blodgett, Topeka, friend of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the basement of the church. The receiving table was covered with a lace tablecloth and was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake. Made by Mrs. Ruth Larson, aunt of the groom, the cake featured a dancing bride and groom under a lace arch. Rust-colored candles in brass holders completed the table setting. Mrs. Rita Riat, Wamego, and Mrs. Mary Larson, Rossville, served the cake. Mrs. Suzy Thompson, Rossville, served the coffee and punch.

Following the reception, a dance was held at the Rossville American Legion.

The bride is employed as retail sales manager at Capitol City Office Products in Topeka. The groom is engaged in farming in the Rossville community.

The couple is at home near Rossville.


[From The St. Marys Star, 20 Dec 1983]

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