BioM: Hale, Linda (20 Sep 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hale, O’Brien, Wilger

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 11/19/2014

Linda Hale and Kevin O’Brien were united in marriage September 20, 2014, at Holy Rosary Catholic church in Medford. Father Gerard Wilger presided.

The bride is the daughter of Everett and Pearl Hale, Medford and her husband is the son of Mike and Connie O’Brien, Brainerd, Minn.

Maid of honor was Jennifer Hale, Washington, DC, sister of the bride. Best man was Colin O’Brien, Shakopee, Minn., brother of the groom. Flower girl was Ava Richlen, Menomonee Falls, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Grant Richlen, Menomonee Falls, nephew of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Bailey O’Brien, Shakopee, Minn., niece of the groom. Music was provided by Darlene Wellner.

A reception was held at the Veranda, Medford, with 100 guests attending.

Linda is a 1991 graduate of Medford High School and a 1996 graduate of UW-Eau Claire. She is currently a home health care worker for At Home Care.

Kevin is a 1998 graduate of Cooper High School, New Hope, Minn., and a 2002 graduate of UW-river Falls. He is currently editor of the Tribune-Phonograph in Abbotsford.

The couple honeymooned in Door County and they reside in Colby.