Frew-Williams Engagement


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Posted Online: Nov. 01, 2012, 11:51 am
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Announcement is made of the engagement of Stephanie Michelle Frew, Sherrard, and Bradley Scott Williams, Aledo. She is the daughter of Beth Frew, Sherrard, and James Frew, Sherrard. He is the son of Diane Williams, Colona, and Scott Williams, Dewitt, Iowa.
The couple will be married at 5 p.m. Oct. 13, 2013, at Watch Tower Lodge at Black Hawk State Historic Site, Rock Island. The reception will follow immediately.
Stephanie graduated from Sherrard High School in 2007. She is a full-time student at Black Hawk College.
Bradley graduated from Aledo High School in 2000. He works full time for the Illinois Army National Guard, Milan.














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