01/03/2013 Hein, Ehlers wed Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ehlers Tonya Rae Hein and Jesse Wyatt Ehlers were married on Dec. 1 at St. John Lutheran Church in Madison. The Rev. Elizabeth Pagnotta performed the evening ceremony. The maid of honor was Payton Hein, daughter of the bride. Bridesmaids were Shelley Groce and Christa McDermott, sisters of the bride; and Kristin Molitor. The bride's best man was Tom Kontz. The best man was Justin Buck, and groomsmen were Aaron Talich, Blake Tangen and Preston Crissey. The bridegroom's maid of honor was his sister, Crystal Ehlers. The flower girl was Mia Hein, daughter of the bride. Ringbearers were Eli Hein, son of the bride, and Canton Gingrass, nephew of the bridegroom. Ushers were John Groce, brother-in-law of the bride; and Marc Rieger. Honorary ushers were Evan Groce and Cooper McDermott, nephews of the bride. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Sportsman's Steakhouse & Lounge. The bride is employed at Madison Middle School. She is the daughter of Gary and Bonnie Callies of Madison and the late Dana Callies. The bridegroom works with the Madison Police Department. He is the son of Roy and Patti Ehlers of Chadron, Neb.

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