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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Kimminau!

Kristyn Leigh Reardon and John David Kimminau were married on August 2nd at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon of Leawood. Kristyn is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph Sullivan of Our Town and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Paul Kimminau of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. John is the grandson of Victoria Ann Westhoff of Washington, Missouri, and the late Mr. Linus Edward Westhoff and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Paul Kimminau of Washington, Missouri. The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the setting for a rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents and a beautiful wedding reception hosted by the bride’s parents. Kelly Reardon, sister of the bride; served as the maid of honor. Colleen Reardon, Giggy Reardon, Ann Kimminau, Niki Evert, Kelly Reardon, Allison Tapko, Megan McGovern, Shannon Lobb, Molly Anderson, Jill Willhite, and Kaitlin Byrne were bridesmaids. Ben Kimminau, brother of the groom; served as the best man. Jordan Wilson, Joey Privitera, Johnny Laughlin, Jon Nee, Lewis Heacker, Jeremiah Reardon, Clayton Suter, Shane Collins, Eric Kimminau, Darrin Spalding, and Matt Rau were groomsmen. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico, and is at home in Our Town. Kristyn is careering with Rees Masilionis Turley Architecture, and John is employed with Kimminau Wood Floors.

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Also featured in the February 21st issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit:  Jason Domingues

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