Cindy Kay Lorenz and Rustin Edwin Johnson exchanged wedding vows March 27, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. The Rev. Robert Mann performed the ceremony. Organist was Berniece Lorenz, great-aunt of the bride.
Parents of the couple are Dennis and Carol Lorenz of Shawneetown, and Collin and Linda Johnson of Wappapello, Mo.
The bride was presented in marriage by her father.
Maid of honor was Laura Lorenz of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kristy Smith of Patton, Mo., Kathy Myer of Jackson, and Tiffany Johnson of Delta, niece of the groom.
The groom chose his father as best man. Groomsmen were Dustin Johnson of Cape Girardeau, brother of the groom; Gaylin Clayborn of Delta, brother-in-law of the groom; and Troy Nussbaum. Ushers were Ryan Layton and Brandon Keesee of Delta.
Candlelighters were Sarah Weinkein, cousin of the bride, and Sandy Behring, both of Cape Girardeau.
Flower girls were Shiann Clayborn and Brooke Johnson, nieces of the groom. Shiann is the daughter of Gaylin and Gail Clayborn. Brooke is the daughter of Dustin and Amie Johnson. Ringbearer was Colt Sweet, son of Randy and Kelli Sweet of Sikeston, Mo.
Guest book attendant was Nicole Hemmann and programs were handed out by Casey Hemmann, both of Shawneetown.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.
Mrs. Johnson is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Urology Associates Inc. in Cape Girardeau.
The groom is a graduate of Delta High School. He is employed at Raben Tire Co. Inc. in Scott City.
The couple resides in Shawneetown.
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