KELSO, Mo. -- Kayleen Marie Schweiss and Ryan Christopher Weatherspoon were married April 26, 2003, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel of Kelso. Vocalists were Shanna Crosier of Cape Girardeau and Steve and Laura Kemper of Weingarten, Mo.
The bride is the daughter of Mary and Dale Dannenmueller of Kelso. Michael and Joyce Weatherspoon of Scott City are parents of the groom.
Maid of honor was Tiffany Cowell of Scott City, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Julie Hodge, Stephanie Crabtree, Heather Gresham, Makenzie Cartwright, Alaina Smith and Ashley Lee, all of Scott City.
Chad Weatherspoon, brother of the groom, and Matt Miller, both of Scott City, were best men. Groomsmen were Matt Underwood, Ricky Keller and David Enderle, all of Scott City, Brian Rhodes of Sullivan, Mo., Scott Johnston and Dustin Benson of Scott City. Ushers were Jon Beck and Justin Cox of Scott City.
Candlelighters were Megan Noon and Jessica Schaefer of Scott City.
Flower girl was Alydia Johnson, daughter of Brandon and Shannon Johnson of Farmington, Mo., cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Dylan Keller, son of Ricky and Tiffany Keller of Scott City, nephew of the bride.
Guest book attendants were Audrey Heisserer, Britne Amick and Rachel Noon, all of Scott City.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at St. Augustine School. Servers were Donna Amick and Brenda Arnzen of Scott City.
The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner April 25 at the parish center.
Mrs. Weatherspoon received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Immediate Health Care.
The groom expects to graduate from Southeast University in December. He is an accountant with Health Facilities Management in Sikeston, Mo.
The couple resides in Scott City.
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