Oakland's Marriages & Wedding Anniversarys

Most of these stories can be found in the Oakland Local News pages, but I moved them to their own page to make them easier to find.


Note. These stories are linked to the Topeka Capital Journal, so you can read the full story, many will have photos.

Love spans the ages
... The story begins in Oakland with the birth of Faye ... Audio Carissa Proffitt, married one year Started dating ... future Scott Kelsey, married 60 years The honeymoon ... agriculture. The two married at Oakland United Methodist Church ...
Gina and Darreld Ledbetter
... Darreld and Gina Ledbetter of Tecumseh will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple were married June 18, 1971, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Gina and Darreld Ledbetter Their children and spouses are Troy and Jennifer ...
Dale and Sondra Ridgeway
... Thursday. A family cruise to Alaska is planned for later this year. Dale Ridgeway and Sondra Glaspey were married March 14, 1952, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Their children are Cindy Mecham, Pam and Gary Simecka, Steve and Tina Ridgeway ...
Marva Lee and John Powell
... July 7 at Croco Square, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway in Topeka. John Powell and Marva Lee Kreipe were married July 5, 1952, at Oakland Methodist Church in Topeka. Hosts will be their daughters, Jenny Powell, Valley Falls; Jolene Bickel ...
Carol and William Manion
... Crestview Shelter House in Crestview Park, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive. William Manion and Carol Skinner were married July 20, 1953, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Kenneth and Cheryl Manion ...
Maurice 'Lucky' and Joyce Towne
... Hosts will be their sons, Elton and Dan Towne, both of Topeka. Maurice Towne and Joyce Schneider were married Sept. 23, 1978, at Oakland Christian Church in Topeka. Officiating was the Rev. Ron Cobb, now a military chaplain in Bosnia. Mr ...
Geraldine Graham
... department stores in Topeka before she retired in 1986. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She married Robert E. Graham Jr. on Aug. 10, 1941, in Oakland, Md. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Robert E. Graham ...
Jessie Ashton
... Mrs. Ashton was a member of Oakland Church of the Nazarene. She married Ivan D. Ashton on May 10 ... at 10 a.m. Friday at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene. Burial ... contributions may be made to the Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 ...
Isabella Worthington
... Worthington was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, the ... Veterans of Foreign Wars and Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616. She married Gail Eugene Worthington on ... at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Burial ...
Casper and Joan Eakes
... will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter in Topeka's Oakland area. Casper Eakes Jr. and Joan McKnaught were married July 3, 1952, in Topeka. Their children are Candice Elaine Bayless, Topeka; Tamara Mae ...
Carolyn and Max Taylor
... 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Max Taylor and Carolyn Pollom were married Dec. 10, 1953, in Topeka. Hosts will be their five children and spouses ...

June 5, 1891.

William S. Pugh, son of Robert Pugh, and Miss Minnie Baxter, were married at the residence of Mr. Logan on Thursday last June 4, by the Rev. R. Wake.

June 19, 1891.

Mr. W. H. Chaffin and Miss Lillian Blesdoe were married in Pleasant Valley Thursday evening. They tendered a wedding dinner to their friends at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Van Dusen yesterday. The wedding presents displayed at their reception were numerous and valuable.

December 11, 1891.

Married, at the home of the bride’s parents in Oakland, by Rev. H. S. Childs, on Dec. 8, 1891, G. R. Brindel to Miss Ada Aument. The ceremonies which united the happy couple occurred at 7:30 p. m. and was witnessed by their near relations. A splendid wedding supper was served for the party. The happy bride and groom were the recipients of a large array of valuable and useful presents. During the evening a party of about fifty of the young gentlemen of Oakland paid their respects to their more fortunate friend and enjoyed his hospitality. The reception on the following day at the residence of father Brindel was an enjoyable occasion. The news offers hearty congratulations to the happy couple, and well here suggest to many others of our young people, “ Go thou and do like wise.” The news was very kindly remembered by the family of the bride.

July 8, 1892.
Married by Rev. C. E. Bolton at his residence on Belmont Ave. George E. Smith to Miss Dollie W. Esterdall.