Wedding Party
Shawna Bentley
Bride
Shawna is the mother to Nate, 19 and soon to be stepmother to Kyilee, 17. Shawna previously worked as a paraprofessional through KRESA at the Young Adult program for special need individuals. She has been a paraprofessional for children and adults with Autism for over 12 years. She has a passion for the Special Needs community. She is now an in home caregiver to family and friends that need extra help with successfully living in their own home.
Justin Tenwalde
Groom
Justin is the Father of Kyilee 17 and soon to be stepfather to Nate 19, Justin works at Schupan Recycling as a CNC operator, Justin is a natural craftsman, he has completed multiple remodeling projects in their 1895 Farmhouse
Kennedy Thompson
Maid of Honor
Cousin and Best Friend of the Bride. Kennedy is currently going to KVCC for Baking and Pastries, plans to attend WMU for Teaching Degree
Sam
ALWAYS JUSTIN'S SIDE KICK!!
In LOVING MEMORY OF SAM! We will miss you at the wedding and EVERYDAY.......
Kyilee Tenwalde
Bridesmaid
Daughter of the Groom and soon to be step-daughter of the Bride. Currently attends Plainwell High School and working very hard at Comfort Inn Hotel, learning all she needs to know to become an assistant manager.
Nate Bentley
Groomsman
Son of the Bride and soon to be step-son of the Groom. Currently attending Young Adult Program.
Karil Thompson
Bridesmaid
Aunt of the Bride, retired, loving Mother and Grandmother.
Jason Roe
Groomsman
Cousin of the Bride, seen as a son to the Groom. Jason currently attends Vicksburg High School and as of this year is a SENIOR!! WE ARE SO PROUD.
Amy Green
Officiant
Amy is a retired teacher of 35 Years from Schoolcraft High Schol and taught the bride and her son.
Oscar Colter
Best Man
Oscar is Justin's Best Man and previously worked at Schupan with Justin. He now works at Smith's in Galesburg. Oscar and his fiancé, Emma are out on their boat fishing as much as possible. Ironically, Oscar and Emma will be getting married the following weekend as Justin and Shawna and Justin will be Oscar's Best Man.