Heidi M. Rauh and Matthew McGill were united in marriage Jan. 18, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Jackson. The Rev. Tom Zych performed the ceremony. Pianists were Hester Doyle of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lisa Crites of Jackson. Soloist was Maurice McGill of Dallas, Texas.
Parents of the bride are Robert and Beverly Rauh of Jackson. The groom is the son of Phil McGill of Paducah, Ky., and Mary Shepard of Jackson.
Maid of honor was Lindsey Kelias, and bridesmaids were Jerri Hoxworth and Melissa Sander, all of Jackson.
Matthew Dunn of Jackson served the groom as best man. Groomsmen were Jeremy Marx and Mike McGill, brother of the groom, both of Jackson. Ushers were from the U.S. Marine Corps League Detachment 1081.
Flower girl was Madison Crites, daughter of Brent and Lisa Crites of Jackson. Ringbearer was Zach Wright, son of Dean and Mary Wright of Jackson.
Candlelighters were Spencer and Brittney Bogad, children of Mike and Amy Bogad of St. Louis.
Erin Mars, Beth Baugh and Billy Johns attended the guest book.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the VFW Post in Cape Girardeau.
The rehearsal dinner was held Jan. 17 at Route 25 Hall in Jackson.
Mrs. McGill is a graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in physical therapy at Southeast Missouri State University.
The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is attending Southeast University, and is an adjutant in the Marine Corps League.
The couple is residing in Jackson.
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