Bles - Blechle

KELSO, Mo. -- Lori Michelle Bles and David Earl Blechle were married July 4, 2009, at St. Augustine Church in Kelso. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel, and vocalists were Renee Reinagel and Walt Seyer, all of Kelso.

Parents of the couple are Francis and Anna Rose Bles of Kelso, and Earl and Joyce Blechle of Fruitland.

Matron of honor was Kristie Slinkard of Kelso, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Michelle Hulshof of Kelso, Leeanna Seiler of Scott City, and Jennifer Teegarden of Overland Park, Kan.

The groom chose his brother, Michael Blechle of Fruitland, as best man. Groomsmen were Lee Flanagan and Brian White of Cape Girardeau, and Rob Guth of St. Louis. Ushers were Mike and Dan Bles of Kelso, brothers of the bride.

Candlelighters were Madison and Logan Blechle, children of Michael and Amie Blechle and niece and nephew of the groom.

Flower girl and ringbearer were Kendyl and Zachary Slinkard, children of Jason and Kristie Slinkard and niece and nephew of the bride.

The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner July 3 at Pagoda Gardens.

Mrs. Blechle is a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University, and a master's degree from William Woods University. She is a first grade teacher at Kelso C-7 Schools.

The groom is a graduate of Central High School and Linn Technical College. He is employed at Cape Winair Co.

After a wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains, the couple is residing in Kelso.