Dawna Nell Lannom and Stephen Eric Niedbalski were married May 21, 2005, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Monsignor Edward Eftink performed the ceremony. Music was by Darlene Bollinger, Laurie Clippard and Jerry Ganiel, all of Jackson.
Parents of the couple are Lanny and Elaine Lannom and Marvin and Janet Niedbalski, all of Jackson.
Matron of honor was Crystal Harkins of Cape Girardeau. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Niedbalski of Jackson, sister-in-law of the groom; Amanda Rodery of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Denise Alvarez of Springfield, Mo., cousins of the bride.
James Unterreiner of Jackson was best man. Groomsmen were Brian and Kevin Niedbalski of Jackson, brothers of the groom, and Brad Wilfong of Arnold, Mo., cousin of the bride. Ushers were James Niedbalski of Pocahontas and Scott Niedbalski of New Wells, brothers of the groom.
Flower girls were Jonnie Daniels, daughter of Tommy and Crystal Harkins, and Lauren Wilfong, daughter of Brad and Crissy Wilfong and cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Nathen Niedbalski, son of John and Tamra Niedbalski and nephew and godson of the groom.
Miniature bride was Breanna Niedbalski, daughter of James and Kim Niedbalski and niece of the groom.
Guest book attendant was Jo Ann Pierce of Van Buren, Mo., aunt of the bride.
The reception was held at Drury Lodge. Servers were Kathy Gibbs and Carol Keeney of Van Buren, and Karen Rodery of Poplar Bluff, aunts of the bride.
The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner May 20 at Cafe Azu.
Mrs. Niedbalski is pursuing a degree in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.
The groom is pursuing a degree in industrial technology at Southeast.
After a wedding trip to Mexico, the couple is residing in Jackson.
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