Miss McDevitt Becomes Bride of Harry Kagemann

Miss Blanche McDevitt, daughter of Harry McDevitt of DeWitt, became
the bride of Harry Kagemann of Wheatland Friday morning at 9:30
o'clock at the rectory of St. James' church, Toronto.

The Rev. Martin Horan, officiated using the single ring ceremony.
Mrs. Louis McCaffey of Wheatland, cousin of the bridegroom, and Paul
McDevitt of DeWitt, brother of the bride, attended the couple.

The bride was attractive in coral pink pebble crepe made with a lace
yoke, and matching accessories. Her flowers were a corsage of white
carnations and pink sweet peas. The matron of honor was attired in
grey crepe and her corsage was of white carnations and yellow
gypsophillia.

The bride was a graduate of the Elvira school in 1938 and the
bridegroom attended the Wheatland schools. After a brief wedding trip,
the couple will be at home on a farm south of Lowden.



From a newspaper clipping,
publication unknown.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kagemann of DeWitt will observe their golden
wedding anniversary June 23. A buffet reception in their honor will be
held from 4 to 6 p.m. in DeWitt K of C Hall with a dance to follow.

All relatives and friends are invited to attend the courtesy. It is
requested that gifts be omitted.

The Kagemanns are the parents of nine children, Wayne of Calamus;
David of Low Moor, Bill of Grand Mound; Alan, Edward, Paul and Jerry,
all of DeWitt; and Marty and Mrs. Mary Ellen Gelaude, both of
Delmar. They have 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

June 5, 1985
DeWitt Observer
(with a photo of the couple)


Lawlor P. and Gwendolwyn J. McDevitt of DeWitt will be honored at a
family dinner to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

The former Gwen Harper and Mr. McDevitt were married in September 1942
at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Mr. McDevitt was employed at Cheney Implement in DeWitt, retiring in
1986 after 26 years. Mrs. McDevitt was employed as a clerk at Youngs
Shoe Store and Walker's Department Store in DeWitt, retiring in 1986
after 30 years.

They are the parents of Jim. They have two grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.

Sept. 7, 2002
DeWitt Observer
(with a photo of the couple)