BioM: Darge, Mona L. (1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Darge, Ress, Strey, Huber, Miller, Endries, Gropp

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (18 August 1983)

Darge, Mona L. (06 August 1983)

Miss Mona L. Barge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Darge of Spencer, was given in marriage by her father August 6 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Spencer, to Allan J. Ress, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ress, Route 1, Spencer.

The Rev. David J. Ault officiated at the ceremony for which Mary Strey was vocalist and Tammy Strey, pianist.

A Victorian gown of chantilly lace with chapel train and a matching lace and tulle fingertip veil worn by the bride, who carried a bouquet of while, pink and red roses.

Her aides were Miss Vickie Dage of Spencer, the maid of honor, and Billee and Sally Darge and Susie, Tammy and Robin Ress. The bridesmaid's ensemble was in fuchsia and the bridesmaids in a paler shade, each with a caplet. The attendants had flowers in their hair and carried bouquets of pink, red and white rosebuds.

Willie Ress of Spencer was best man. Groomsmen were Jeff Darge, Randy and Dean Ress, Jim Huber and Jim Miller, and ushering were Dave Endries and Steve Gropp.

The dinner and dance were at the VFW Hall in Colby. They are living on Route 2, Spencer. The newlyweds graduated from Spencer High School, the bride this year and her husband last year. He farms and she works for Figi's Inc.