Anchorage Daily News

MARCH 22, 2008

Jessica and Kurt Wobick

Jessica White of Anchorage and Kurt Wobick of Hales Corners, Wis., were married March 22 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Anchorage.

Scott Smith of Homer and Tom Letts (Trinity's pastor) officiated. Jessica's attendants were Erin Pratt of Anchorage, Lara Goetsch of Minneapolis, Claire Wilmeth of Anchorage, Alethia White (sister-in-law) of Pasadena, Calif., and Allison Schmidt (sister of bridegroom) of West Allis, Wis. Kurt's attendants were Pat Cimermancic of Crystal Lake, Ill., Sean Thomson of Kenosha, Wis., Brian Tombari of Kenosha, Ryan White (brother of bride) of Pasadena, and Andy Schmidt (brother-in-law) of West Allis.

They celebrated with family and friends at O'Malleys on the Green in Anchorage and at the Polish Center of Franklin in Wisconsin.

The couple honeymooned in Honolulu, where they enjoyed swimming with dolphins, hiking, hanging loose and an extended stay due to the closing of ATA Airlines.

They live in West Allis, where they recently moved into their first home.

Jessica, daughter of Bob and Joan White of Anchorage, graduated from Service High School in 2003. She is a recruiter for Tax Airfreight in Milwaukee.

Kurt, son of Allan and Linda Wobick of Hales Corners, graduated from Whitnall High School in 2002. He is a land surveyor for Losik Engineering & Design Group in Brookfield, Wis.

OCT. 1, 1983

Kate and Steve Pratt

Steve and Kate Pratt are pleased to announce their 25th wedding anniversary.

The Pratts were married Oct. 1, 1983, at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake, Wis. They met in Milwaukee after graduating from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. A cross-country trip on their motorcycles brought the couple to Alaska.

Steve worked for Yukon Office Supply, the Alaska Public Utilities Commission and various utilities before starting a consulting business in 2002. Kate was a pharmacist for Pay N' Save, Payless and Rite Aid and now works for Fred Meyer and Geneva Woods Med Set Pharmacy.

The Pratts have been blessed with two wonderful daughters, Erin and Kelsey. Erin graduated from Service High School in 2003 and from Washington State University in 2007. Family and friends celebrated her marriage to Robert Crawford on July 20 in the Seattle area, where they live and work. (See announcement on this page.) Kelsey is a 2006 graduate of South High School and attends the University of Nevada in Reno, pursuing a degree in supply chain management and information systems.

The family has enjoyed memorable camping and fishing trips in Alaska as well as trips to the Lower 48, Mexico, Hawaii and Europe. Steve and Kate have been involved with their church, Amazing Grace Lutheran, for 23 years. The church family has become their extended family and such a blessing to them, they wrote.

The Pratts plan to celebrate their anniversary with a trip to enjoy sunshine in the Lower 48 with friends and family.

JULY 20, 2008

Erin and Robert Crawford III

Erin Kay Pratt and Robert Lee Crawford III were married July 20 at Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville, Wash.

The event was officiated by the Rev. Kirby Unti on a sunny day. Bridesmaids included Kelsey Pratt, Jessica Wobick, Claire Wilmeth and Isabella Martinez. Groomsmen included John Todhunter, Jake Todhunter, Justin Martinez and Olan Carlson. Flower girls were Emily and Annika Pratt, and ring bearers were Owen Todhunter and Benjamin Martinez.

The reception was decorated in marine blue with vases of orange and white lilies, roses and hydrangeas. Guests enjoyed prime rib, stuffed chicken, seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes for dinner. The highlight of the reception was when Erin and Rob did a surprise first dance. The couple enjoyed a relaxing and adventurous weeklong honeymoon in Honolulu.

Erin and Rob graduated from Washington State University, where they met during their sophomore year.

Erin is the daughter of Kate and Steve Pratt of Anchorage and graduated from Service High School in 2003. She is a manager for Target in Renton, Wash.

Robert is the son of Robert Crawford Jr. and Erin Crawford-Martinez of Federal Way, Wash. He graduated from Federal Way High School in 2003. Robert is a manager for the Westin Hotel in Bellevue, Wash.

They enjoy their two dogs (Bear and Daisey), hiking, camping, traveling, and WSU football games. Erin and Robert thank their parents, family and friends for providing guidance, support and prayers for their wonderful event.

JAN. 2, 2009

Jennifer Boyle and Kristopher Hodges

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Boyle of Clayton, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lauren, to Kristopher William Hodges, son of Mr. Jonathan Hodges and Ms. Lyn Whitley of Anchorage. The wedding is planned for Jan. 2.

Jennifer grew up in Clayton and graduated from Clayton Valley High School in 2004. Kristopher was born and raised in Anchorage and graduated from Dimond High School in 2003.

The couple met at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where they received their degrees in 2007. Jennifer earned a bachelor's in English and advertising, and Kristopher obtained a bachelor's in astronomy.

Jennifer works in the marketing department of the software company Me.dium.com. Kristopher was commissioned as a Navy officer after graduation and is in flight training at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

SEPT. 19, 2008

Heather and Andrew Tibor

Heather Okland and Andy Tibor were married Sept. 19 at the Lutheran Church of Hope. The Rev. William Ottum officiated. A reception followed, at which the bride's father's band, 60/40, played. The band played on until the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon weekend.

The Tibors plan to live in Anchorage.

MAY 1, 2010

Diane Podvin and Keith Johnston

Diane Podvin of Chugiak and Keith Johnston of Spokane, Wash., will marry May 1, 2010, in Washington. Keith got down on one knee and proposed to Diane while they were watching the sunset on her mom's farm in , Wash.

Diane is the daughter of Pat Podvin of Chugiak and Danise Cathel of Sunnyside. She graduated from Chugiak High School in 2005. Diane is completing a degree in sociology with hopes of working in a juvenile detention facility, rehabilitating young adults.

Keith is son of Keith Johnston of Spokane, Wash., and Linda Meachum of Yakima, Wash. He graduated from West Valley High School in Spokane in 2005. A year later, he joined the Army and was stationed in Fairbanks. Keith is deployed in Iraq until fall 2009. He plans to become a large-animal veterinarian after service in the Army.

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