McConville, Kennedy wedding

Friday, October 9, 2009
Tyler and Krista Kennedy

INDIANOLA -- Krista RaeAnn McConville and Tyler Joel Kennedy of Kearney were united in marriage on July 11, 2009, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola with the Rev. Thomas McGuire officiating.

Parents of the couple are Steve and Kerry McConville of Bartley, Fred and Holly Kennedy of Indianola and Mike and Marsha Sides of Bartley.

Christina Lee of McCook was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Danielle Vontz of McCook, Kayla Berry, sister of the bride of Hays, Kan., Kelcie McConville, sister of the bride, of Omaha, Kimberlyn McConville, sister of the bride of Bartley and Carissa Kotschwar of McCook. The bride's personal attendant was Hillery Kennedy, sister-in-law of the couple.

Burton Burton of Bartley was the best man. Bridegroomsmen were Todd Downer of Bartley, Rudy Kennedy, brother of the bridegroom of Indianola, Russell Kennedy, brother of the bridegroom of McCook, Adam Brennan, brother of the bridegroom of Wyoming and Matt Dack of Indianola.

Delaney Critchfield of Bartley was the flowergirl and Treven Critchfield of Bartley was the ringbearer. Candlelighters were Kourtney McConville and Kassidy McConville, sisters of the bride, both of Bartley.

Evie Caldwell of McCook was the organist and Susan Robinson of Kearney was the soloist.

Jaydenn Miller, cousin of the bride and Karlie Swink were program attendants. Ushers were Matt Berry, brother-in-law of the couple of Hays, Kan., Tim Sladek of Kearney, Nick Teter of Kansas, Steven Salas of Indianola and Mel Wright of Indianola.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Community Building on the Red Willow County fairgrounds in McCook. Servers were Kem McConville, aunt of the bride, Cindy McConville aunt of the bride, Sally Sitzman, aunt of the bridegroom and Gloria Kennedy, aunt of the bridegroom.

Host couples were Kevin and Katie Adams, uncle and aunt of the bride and Dale and Wendy Bonge, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom.

The bride is attending UNK and pursuing a degree in family studies with a psychology minor. She is employed at Applebees.

The bridegroom is also attending UNK and pursuing a degree in elementary education with a coaching endorsement. He is employed at Menards.

The couple honeymooned in San Diego, Calif., and are making their home in Kearney.