Katherine Strange of Meridian and Christopher Stutz of East Butler were united in marriage at 4 p.m. June 12 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler. The Rev. Lester Knoll officiated and a reception followed at the Days Inn.

The bride is the daughter of Anthony and Kathleen Strange of Meridian. Parents of the bridegroom are Fran and Vicki Stutz, and Eileen Stutz, all of East Butler.

The bride's sister, Laura Strange of Butler, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Ashley Oesterling and Leila Cross, both of Butler, Kristy Marinello of Petrolia and Carlie Det

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r of Prospect. The flower girls were Cara Chritzman and Hannah Stutz, both of Butler.

Serving his brother as best man was Patrick Stutz of Butler. Groomsmen included Tony Strange, Matthew Stutz, Joshua Shuler and Eric McDonough, all of Butler.

The bride graduated in 2001 from Butler High School and in 2003 from Butler County Community College. She works at the Air Force Reserve recruiting office in Butler.

The bridegroom also graduated in 2001 from BHS and in 2003 from Butler County Community College. He is a member of the Air Force Reserves.

After honeymooning in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the couple is living in Butler.