Mahoney and Smerud united in marriage June 11
Justin and Morgan Smerud
Morgan Leigh Mahoney of Waukon and Justin Robert Smerud of Lansing were united in marriage June 11, 2016 at the Dousman House in Prairie du Chien, WI. Rev. Sandra McKinney officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Brian and Suzette Mahoney of Waukon, and the granddaughter of Michael Mahoney and Maureen Mahoney of Waukon, and Gene and Marcia Rosel of Decorah.
The groom is the son of Cullen and Denise Becker of Lansing, and the grandson of the late Robert and Mary Peters, the late Joe and Kathleen Becker and the late George and Betty Smerud, all of the Lansing/New Albin area.
Morgan Miller, friend of the bride, served as Maid of Honor. The bride’s other attendants were Dana Jones and Ashley Mulholland, friends of the bride; and Jessica Verdon and Jennifer Becker, sisters of the groom. Brooklyn Kruse, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. The bride’s personal attendant was Melissa Kruse, cousin of the bride.
Jeremy Smerud, brother of the groom, served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Ricardo Mares, friend of the groom; Reid Mahoney, brother of the bride; and Benjamin Verdon and Austin Signor, brothers-in-law of the groom. Caleb Verdon and Connor Verdon, nephews of the groom, served as ring bearers.
A reception and dance hosted by Dale and Cathy Kruse, uncle and aunt of the bride; and Brad Mahoney, Godfather of the bride, was held at the Dousman House.
The couple honeymooned in Ireland, after which the bride will be continuing her education at the Rosenberg School of Optometry, where she is working on her Doctorate of Optometry degree. The groom is employed at the USGS in La Crosse, WI.
