Kenny & Kelly
Wedding Party
Jessica Barrett
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law and friend of the bride. Jessica met and married Kelly's brother, Jessie (yes, Jessie!) in 2002! J-squared were married in 2005 and had their son, Chase in 2007. So now Jessica is required to love Kelly by law!
Jennie Prochaska
Bridesmaid
Jennie and Kelly met when they were 10 years old in the pool at Ruth Lake Country Club and have been friends ever since! When Kelly transferred to Hinsdale Central from Lyons Township Junior year of high school, they got closer and eventually were roommates in Wrigleyville in Chicago until Jennie met and married her husband, Roy.
Ron Puskarits
Bridesman
Ron and Kelly met at her first job out of college - EVEREN Securities. They recognized each other's weird humors and were great friends from day one! They were known to stand outside of an A/V store on Clark street speaking the dialogue from Austin Powers as it ran in a loop on the display tvs. A good time is always had between the two of them!
Marilee Kurdas
Bridesmaid
Marilee and Kelly met through the "New Orleans Group". They used to go to NOLA every year for Jazz Fest with a group of up to 20 close friends yearly. Marilee and her husband Joe, quickly became family to Kelly and her family and they vacationed together several times since including North and South Carolina and Hawaii.
Willy Wills
Groomsman
Kenny met Willy in 2016 at a campground in Wisconsin. Not as random as one would think since Deadheads tend to hang out in cool places. Plus, it was through a series of circumstances that our paths crossed. My BFF, Mike Ehlers (RIP my friend), was the catalyst. It's a great story! We have a serious passion for live music and a sense of adventure. Willy has 3 children, including twins and recently married his best friend, Nicole.
Brian Kallies
Groomsman
Brian and Kenny met in the early 1990's. We got to know each other through my roommate Brad and we would often go to concerts together and hang out in Chicago. Brian was in several bands in the 90's and 00's, playing bass. Brian is a mega talented filmmaker, whose career has taken him to the film capital of the world, Los Angeles, California! He married his beautiful wife, Tasia, in 2000. They even had a movie poster created for their wedding! He's sooo cool!
John Slivka
Groomsman
John and Kenny met around 1990/91 through some mutual friends. I used to live in Miller Beach, Indiana and John would come visit my roommate during the summer and hangout at the beach. John has lived in Chicago for about 30 years and during that time, John has taken it upon himself to learn as much as possible about the greatest city in the world. He has a wealth of knowledge and John has even become a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center.
Mike Doll
Groomsman
My brother Michael is one of the most brilliant and passionate persons I know. He's not one who follows crowds or popular opinions (are you sure you think The Beatles are overrated). Michael found his passion at a fairly young age. I thought he was kinda weird when he watched the Weather Channel incessantly but as it turns out, he studied atmospheric science at Purdue University and is now a Meteorologist for Accuweather. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Brandi and they have a beautiful daughter, Kaylee.
Jessie Barrett
Usher
Jessie is Kelly's younger brother. They grew up together in Western Springs and sailed most summer weekends with the family. They were lucky enough to travel and experience a lot of the world and played a LOT of games of Scrabble along the way with their parents. Jessie now lives in the suburbs with his beautiful family including his son, Chase, and his wife (and Kelly's outlaw) Jessica. Ciao!
Chase Barrett
Usher
Chase is Kelly's favorite (and only) nephew. Hard to believe he is driving already when she hasn't aged a year since he was born! Chase is an incredibly talented musician and a member of the CYSO. He plays multiple instruments and is going to the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp for the third year this summer. On top of all of this, he also announces for sports at Hinsdale Central!