Matrimony

David and Virginia Hahn of Chaffee, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 21. They celebrated by attending Mass at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Missouri, and at a dinner party after Mass.

Dr. James and Terri Welker of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Clare Welker, to Michael Reinhard Preuschoff Montgomery, both of Jackson. He is the son of Dr. Claudia Preuschoff of Cape Girardeau. Emily received a bachelor's degree in social work in 2013 and a bachelor's degree in nursing in 2016 from St. Louis University. She is a registered nurse on the labor and delivery floor at Southeast Hospital...

Martiniana Couch of Gainesville, Georgia, announces the engagement of her daughter, Georgia Gabriella Araujo Couch, to Adam Stephen Fenwick, both of Atlanta. He is the son of Stephen and Nancy Fenwick of Cape Girardeau. Georgia is also the daughter of the late Timothy Couch...

Russell and Stephanie Burger of Chaffee, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristain Burger, to Tom Carroll, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Charlie and Rebecca Carroll of Ramsey, Illinois. Kristain received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from St. Louis University and a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia from Webster University. She is a nurse anesthetist at Missouri Delta Medical Center...

Geno and Linda Duerst of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Duerst, to Adam Metelski, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Elena Saggio of Farmington, Missouri. Ashley received a Bachelor of Science degree in mass media with emphasis in advertising and public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a district executive for the Boy Scouts of America...

Tyke and Gayla Schubert of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Dawn Schubert, to Davis Christian Gregson, both of Columbia, Missouri. He is the son of Kurt and Brenda Gregson of Lee's Summit, Missouri. Meagan graduated from Jackson High School in 2012. She plans to graduate in May 2018 from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in cross categorical special education. She works for Kelly Educational Staffing as a substitute teacher...

Matthys and Mary Ann Bax of Carmi, Illinois, announce the engagement of their daughter, Myra Ann Bax, to Craig Anthony Sander, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mark and Brenda Sander of New Hamburg, Missouri. Myra received a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. She is a realtor for Ritter Real Estate in Cape Girardeau...

Dr. Karlyle Christian-Ritter of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessie Lynn Ritter of Cape Girardeau, to Brian Joseph Toups of Gulf Breeze, Florida. He is the son of Vincent and Diana Toups of Gulf Breeze. Jessie is also the daughter of the late Dr. John Lynn Ritter...

Rodney Kuntze of Cape Girardeau and Donna Bullard of Marble Hill, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Lynn Kuntze of Cape Girardeau, to Andrew Steven Hadler of Frohna, Missouri. He is the son of Steve and Donna Hadler of Frohna...

Sadie Ann Schaefer and Ryan Mark Siebert, both of Overland Park, Kansas, were married June 3, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Missouri. The Rev. Randolph Tochtrop performed the ceremony. Lanell Lange of Oran played the organ, and Sara Alexander of Spring, Texas, was the vocalist...

Erin Rae Woodfin and Nathan William Stroder were married Sept. 2, 2017, at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. T.J. Null of Marble Hill, Missouri, performed the ceremony. Brandon Jacoby and Emily Johns of Collinsville, Illinois, provided the music...

Ernest and Brenda Brown of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19 with family and friends as they renewed their wedding vows at First Baptist Church in Delta. A dinner was hosted by their children, Scott (Tammy) Brown and Barry (Laura) Brown, along with their grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abbi, Andrew and Alec Brown...

Mark and Theresa Culberson of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Dawn Culberson of Jackson, to Joshua Travis Martin of Scott City. He is the son of Travis Martin of Scott City and the late Sharon Floyd of Scott City. Melissa is a 2011 graduate of Jackson High School and a 2012 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is a hair stylist at Great Clips in Jackson...

Troy and LaDonna Bollinger of Bonne Terre, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandi Elizabeth Bollinger, to Lucas Adam O'Neal, both of Farmington, Missouri. He is the son of Wayne and Teresa Steger of Woodlawn, Illinois, and the late Dennis O'Neal...

Jay and Kelly Purcell of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Shane Purcell to Braydon Garett Schwab, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kevin and Gina Schwab in Jackson. The couple will be married Saturday at Schwab Pine Farms and then will take a cruise to Mexico...

Willard and Mary Keys Jr. of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Danielle Keys, to Tyler Joseph Martin, both of Millersville. He is the son of Frank and Pam Martin of Delta. Sarah is a 2008 graduate of Delta High School and a 2011 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is human resources manager at Rollet Brothers Trucking...

John and Jeaneen Craig of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 22. They were married Sept. 22, 1967, in Maryville, Illinois. The couple has five children, Damian (Jennifer) Craig of Cape Girardeau; Andrea Craig-Dinwiddie of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; Joseph Craig of Cape Girardeau; Matthew Craig of Cape Girardeau; and Erica (Ryan) Raney of Cape Girardeau. The couple also has one grandchild, Addison Craig of Cape Girardeau...

Jack and Carole Jo Byrd of Oak Ridge will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 24 at their home. Jack and the former Carole Jo Crites were married Sept. 21, 1952, at First Baptist Church in Jackson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L.A. Green...

John and Mary Sue Layton of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Layton, to Kendall James Johnson, both of St. Louis. He is the son of James and Kathy Johnson of Williamsburg, Missouri. Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine art and a writing certificate from Saint Louis University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. ...

The Rev. Loren and Norma Boettcher of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 7. Loren and the former Norma Bode were married Sept. 7, 1957, at Immanual Lutheran Church near Hannibal, Missouri. The Rev. Clinton Koch performed the ceremony...

Matthew Kyle Heisserer and Randyn Allen Miller of New Hamburg, Missouri, announce their engagement. Matthew is the son of Ralph and Debbie Heisserer of New Hamburg. Randyn is the son of Randy Miller of Mannford, Oklahoma and the late Anna Miller. Matthew is a 2003 graduate of Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri. ...

Doug and Jeri Holcomb of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Lynne Holcomb, to Cole Thomas Jansen of Jackson. He is the son of Stephen and Cheryl Jansen of Jackson. Amber is a 2016 graduate of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is a registered respiratory therapist at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Michaela Schae Cobb and David Jacob Jansen were married June 3, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri. The Rev. John Harth performed the ceremony along with the Rev. Joe Weidenbenner. The bride is the daughter of Mary and Harold Cobb of Chaffee, Missouri. The groom is the son of Mary and David Jansen of Cape Girardeau...

Lauren Elizabeth Burnham and Hugh James McGowan V were married July 1, 2017, at Deerfield Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Michael Fitzpatrick of Memphis, Tennessee, performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Julie Burnham of Jackson. The groom is the son of Hugh IV and Sarah McGowan of Cape Girardeau...

Kevin and Melissa Graviett of Oran, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Ann Graviett, to Michael Roy Webb II, both of Oran. He is the son of Mike Webb of Benton, Missouri, and Pamela Beussink of New Hamburg, Missouri. Courtney is a 2012 graduate of Oran High School and a 2013 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She works at Manac Trailers in Oran...

Ronald E. and Patricia S. Schaefer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rose Schaefer, to Eric Michael Lutes, both of Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the son of Charles D. Lutes of Jackson and Donna K. Campbell of Scott City...

Dana Yvonne Swoboda of Cape Girardeau and Walter Leslie Grace of Olive Branch, Illinois, were married July 9 at Sunset Chateau in Sedona, Arizona. The Rev. Ken Froessel performed the private ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Eloise Crane of Cape Girardeau and the late George John Swoboda Sr. The groom is the son of Patsy Becker-Mason of Anna, Illinois, and the late Leslie Barnett Grace...

Kenneth and Deborah Green of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kailey Amanda Green, to Shane Richard Greaser of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ricky and Catherine Greaser of Cape Girardeau. Kailey is studying anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University...

Richard and Paula Barber of Olathe, Kansas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Bria Gene-Clare Barber of Jackson, to Jonathan Wade Edwards. He is the son of John and Charlotte Edwards of Cape Girardeau. Bria received a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel and textile marketing from Kansas State University in 2007. She is a digital content manager for Merge Digital Solutions (KFVS12-Raycom Media)...

Morgan Elizabeth Dougherty and Charles Joseph Wirtel of Cape Girardeau were married June 27 at a private beach in Carillon Beach, Florida. The Rev. Matt Stone performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Darren and Kim Dougherty of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Mary Chambers of St. Louis and the late Carl Wirtel...

Morgan Thompson of Troy, Missouri, and Colin Talton of Lawton, Oklahoma, were married on Aug. 11 at Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton. Judge Ken Harris performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kindle Thompson of Troy. The groom is the son of Galen and Donna Talton of Silex, Missouri...

Joe and Pat Werne of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19. Werne and the former Pat Strickler were married Aug. 19, 1967, in Cleveland. The couple has four children, Erika Werne of Columbia, Missouri; Josef Werne of Pittsburgh; Kirsten Werne Short of Atlanta; and Marlene Werne Gile of Asheville, North Carolina. The couple also has five grandchildren...

Megan Elane Kuntze and Alex Alden Hurt were married June 11 at Haue Valley in Pacific, Missouri. The Rev. Joel Oliver performed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Darrell and Karen Kuntze of Jackson. The groom is the son of Randy and Jeane Hurt of Barry, Illinois...

Stanley and Pamela Woodfin of Leopold, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Rae Woodfin, to Nathan William Stroder of Whitewater. He is the son of Bonnie Stroder of Whitewater. Erin received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology/sociology in 2011 from Southeast Missouri State University. She works for the Social Security Administration...

Earl and Dorothy Buchheit of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 6 with a dinner celebration at Delmonico's Steakhouse in Jackson with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as a special guest, Thelma Adams of Sikeston, Missouri...

Albert and Martha Eftink of Chaffee, Missouri, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at their home with an anniversary blessing by the Rev. Randy Tochtrop and a meal hosted by their children. Eftink and the former Martha Klipfel were married Aug. 12, 1947, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton, Missouri. The Rev. C.A. Schmalle performed the ceremony. Their attendants were Edward Klipfel, Nora Eftink and Anita Legrand...

BIEHLE, Mo. -- Rebecca Nicole Pohlman and Derrick Ray Wilfong were married Sept. 17, 2016, at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle. The Rev. Jim French and Deacon Rob Huff performed the ceremony. Mass servers were Mariah Bauwens and Liley Best, friends and cousins of the couple. ...

Melvin and Loretta Uelsmann of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4 at a dinner celebration at Deerfield Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Those attending were family, friends and co-workers. Uelsmann and the former Loretta Aufdenberg were married June 4, 1967, at St. ...

Todd and Cindy Geiman of Stilwell, Kansas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Geiman, to Kody Campbell. He is the son of Kelly and Sandi Campbell of Oran, Missouri. Shelby received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Research College of Nursing in 2013. She is a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Kansas Hospital...

Rick and Shelbey Mayberry of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Tylyn Rhea Mayberry, to Logan Scott Friedrich. He is the son of Eric and Annie Friedrich of Jackson. Tylyn is a 2012 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in human environmental studies, interior design option in 2015 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an interior designer for Drury Southwest in Cape Girardeau...

Jessica Annette Birk and David Alistair Harrison were married June 3 at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Larry Harris performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Becky Moneyhun. The groom is the son of George and Gaynor Harrison of Larbert, Scotland, and Alison and Sandy Maxwell of Uig, Scotland...

Connor Holeman and Luke Phillips were married June 17, 2017, in Oxford, Mississippi. James Green performed the ceremony. Jason Derrick of Oxford was the organist. The bride is the daughter of Shirley Holeman of Brandon, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Mark and Kellie Phillips of Cape Girardeau...

Don and Judy Starzinger of Jackson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering hosted by their children at the home of Scott and Peggy Starzinger of Jackson. Starzinger and the former Judy Schrumpf were married July 13, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in Perryville, Missouri, by the Rev. O.D. Van Horn...

Dan and Alice Niswonger of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Niswonger and the former Alice Cannon of Sikeston, Missouri, were married July 29, 1972, at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau...

Roger Petzoldt and Dena Stoelb, both of Jackson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Adelyn Renee Petzoldt, to Seth Michael Schlegel. He is the son of Matt and Kristen Schlegel of Jackson. Adelyn is a 2013 graduate of Jackson High School and a 2015 graduate of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center as a licensed practical nurse. She is an LPN in the obstetrics department at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, Missouri...