WEDDINGS: EEFTINK-BODENSTEIN

GLENNON, Mo. -- Tina Marie Eeftink and Arthur Wayne Bodenstein Jr. were married Nov. 4, 2000, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The Rev. Frederick Lutz performed the double ring ceremony. Organist was Sara Nenninger of Cape Girardeau, and soloist was Carrie Lesch of Allenville, Mo.

The bride is the daughter of Richard and Geralyn Eeftink of Glennon. The groom is the son of Art and Ann Bodenstein of Gordonville, Mo.

Maid of honor was Cindy Eeftink of Glennon, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Katrina Nenninger; Holly VanGennip, cousin of the bride; Beth Eeftink, sister-in-law of the bride, all of Glennon, and Jan Bradshaw of Gordonville, sister of the groom. Junior bridesmaid was Kelly Eeftink of Glennon, sister of the bride.

Layton Beggs of Whitewater, Mo., was best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Jansen of Leopold, cousin of the bride; Greg Kranawetter of Gordonville, cousin of the groom; Brian Eeftink of Glennon, brother of the bride; and Chris VanGennip of Glennon, cousin of the bride. Junior groomsman was Justin Jansen of Leopold, Mo., cousin of the bride.

Miniature bride and groom were Sydney and Blake Eeftink, children of Brian and Beth Eeftink of Glennon, and niece and nephew of the bride.

Candlelighters were Lauren Seiler, cousin of the bride, and Mary-Ann Bradshaw, niece of the groom. Lauren is the daughter of Steve and Edna Seiler of Leopold. Mary-Ann is the daughter of Eston and Jan Bradshaw of Gordonville.

Mass servers were Eric Seiler of Leopold and Steven Eeftink of Scott City, Mo., cousins of the bride. Reader was T.J. Vandeven of Puxico, Mo., cousin of the bride. Giftbearers were Ted and Anita Vandeven of Puxico, godparents of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the reception and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Leopold.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at St. Anthony's Parish Center.

Mrs. Bodenstein is a 1995 graduate of Leopold High school, and attended Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is employed at Option Care.

The groom is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High school, and attended the Career and Technology Center. He is self-employed in farming.

After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Gordonville.