BioM: Knutson, Linda C. (1971)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Knutson, Collinson, Johnson, Naborn, Brehmer, Jacob, Stage, Bates, Cunningham, Lyksett, Gorter, Falconer

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 23 Sep 1971

Knutson, Linda C. (18 SEP 1971)

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Knutson, Frederic, Wisconsin, was given in marriage by her brother, Roger Knutson, to the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Collinson, Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.). Victoria Nahborn(?), accompanied by Mrs. Caldwell Johnson, organist, supplied the music for the ceremony.

The bride wore a floor length poi de seau white satin wedding gown with an empire waist and long nylon chiffon sleeves. Lace and :earls accented the train and oriented the neckline. An illusion veil attached to a pearl crown completed her attire. The bride's bouquet consisted of a cascade style with red sweetheart roses, white carnations, stephanotis and ivy.

Mrs. Shirley Brehmer, Mukwonago, Wisconsin was matron of honor, with Miss Julie Collinson, Eau Claire and Miss Charlene Jacob, Eau Clare, as the bridesmaids.

Each wore a floor length empire waist gown made of aqua blue crepe. The gown had a lace bodice and long billowy sleeves made of crepe chiffon. The bridesmaid wore a blusher veil, accented with a bow and carried a long stemmed yellow rose.

Donald Stage, Woodstock, Illinois, was the best man, with Douglas Lyksett, Hudson, and Dean Collinson, Loyal, as groomsmen. Kenneth Cunningham, Darien, Wisconsi, Jim Gorter, Sharon, Wisconsin, John Bates, Elmwood and Larry Falconer, Loyal, were the ushers.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at Chapel Heights Methodist Church parlors.

The bride is a 1969 graduate of Frederic High School and a 1971 graduate of Eau Claire Technical Institute. She is now employed at the Technical Institute as a secretary. The groom is a 1968 graduate of Loyal High School and a 1971 graduate of Eau Claire Technical Institute, and is now employed at Gables in Chippewa Falls.

After a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin, the new couple will reside at route 6, Blue Mound Court, Eau Claire.