Beel-Peters

Melanie Ann Beel and Gregory Allan Peters were married June 3, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Church in Loose Creek, Mo. Celebrant was the Rev. I.C. Medina. Acolyte was William Hennecke Jr., cousin of the bride. Eucharistic ministers were Ruthie Verslues, aunt of the groom, and Jason and Becky Boyce. Lectors were Danielle Hennecke, cousin of the bride; Jack Cronhardt, uncle of the groom; and Bethany Blattel, cousin of the bride.

Mass servers were Zachary Peters, nephew of the groom, and Carson Peters, cousin of the groom. Giftbearers were John and Glenda Blattel, godparents of the bride, Carol Cronhardt and Jack Peters, godparents of the groom.

Organist was Mia Peters, cousin of the groom, and violinist was Heather Schrimpf. Vocalists were Judy, Krista and Sara Verhoff.

The bride is the daughter of Roy and Barbara Beel of Jackson. The groom is the son of Mary Pat Peters of Bonnots Mill, Mo., and the late Carter "Junior" Peters.

Matron of honor was Olivia Hancock of Florissant, Mo. Bridesmaids were Emma and Robyn Beel of Jackson, sisters of the bride; Dawn Crader of Jefferson City, Mo., cousin of the bride; and Amber Peters of Bonnots Mill, sister-in-law of the groom.

Bradley Peters was best man. Groomsmen were Nathan and Eric Peters of Bonnots Mill, brothers of the groom; Jason Verslues of Loose Creek and Tony Samson of Bonnots Mill, cousins of the groom. Ushers were Jason Wilbers, Cory Nilges and David Perrey, all of Loose Creek.

Candlelighters were Shelley Frank of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride, and Madison Backes of Bonnots Mill, cousin of the groom.

Miniature bride was Amber Haslag.

Flower girl was Jadan Crader, cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Dawson Peters, nephew of the groom.

Trisha Nilges of Loose Creek attended the guest book. Kassady Backes of Bonnots Mill was program attendant.

A dinner and dance reception was held at Loose Creek Community Center.

The groom's mother hosted the rehearsal dinner June 2 at Lakeside Catering in Bonnots Mill.

Mrs. Peters is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She is a teacher at Osage High School in Linn, Mo.

The groom is a 1992 graduate of Fatima High School in Westphalia, Mo. He is a turkey and cattle farmer.

The couple resides in Bonnots Mill.