Matrimony

Darby Kristine Miller and Derek Gerard Gaines, both of Searcy, Arkansas, were married May 20, 2017, at the Gum Springs Church in Searcy. Dr. Travis McNeal performed the ceremony. Alan Nesbitt of Searcy led everyone in singing "The Greatest Command."...

Rodney and Karen Roggow of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Anne Roggow, to Jefferey James Prost, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Rick and Becky Prost of Cape Girardeau. Rachel is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School and a 2010 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is an event manager for Barrel Maker Printing in Chicago...

Andrea Joy Anderson of Cape Girardeau and Brian Jay Kane of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, were married June 25, 2016, at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. The ministers who performed the ceremony were the Rev. Mark Anderson, pastor at Lynwood, father of the bride; and Dr. Bill Anderson and Dr. H.S. McCarty, both grandfathers of the bride. Worship music was led by Gabe Martinez, pastor of worship at Lynwood, and Will Anderson, brother of the bride...

Bruce Brown of Roxbury, Connecticut, and Susan and Victor J. Dirnberger of Oran, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Nicole Brown, to Samuel David Santora III, both of Jackson. He is the son of Samuel Jr. and Patricia Santora of Benton, Missouri...

Lindsey Renee Wehmeyer of Perryville, Missouri, and Jacob Michael Essner of Cape Girardeau were married June 25, 2016, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. The Rev. Milton F. Ryan, C.M., performed the ceremony. Violinist was Vic Martin of Perryville. Pianist was Pat Hohenadel of Perryville. Vocalists were Kiley Elder, Randi Elder and Liam Hoeh, all of Perryville...

Kindle Thompson of Troy, Missouri, announces the engagement of her daughter, Morgan Thompson, to Colin Talton of Lawton, Oklahoma. He is the son of Donna and Gaylin Talton of Silex, Missouri. Morgan is a graduate of Troy Buchanan High School. She is pursuing a business degree at Lindenwood University. She is a business office associate at CarMax...

Greg and Linda Illers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Illers, to Lucas Moll, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ronald Moll of Cape Girardeau and Pamela Nunnally of Cape Girardeau. Claire is a 2010 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2016 from Southeast Missouri State University. She works at Medicenter Pharmacy...

Donald and Mary Kirn of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 1. Kirn and the former Mary Zahner were married June 1, 1957, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Perryville, Missouri. The couple has five children, Dr. Dean Kirn of Lenexa, Kansas, Scott (Rhonda) Kirn of Jackson, Mike (Patti) Kirn of Jackson, Tanda (Darrick) Smith of Cape Girardeau and the late Mark Kirn, who passed away in 1978...

Bill and Glenda Landewee of Leopold, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4, 2017, with a celebration hosted by their children. Those attending included family, classmates and friends. Bill and the former Glenda Elfrink were married June 3, 1967, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold...

Tim Thompson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Sue Thompson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Mariah Ariel Thompson, to Christopher Robert Roady, both of Kansas City, Missouri. He is the son of Dick and Sharyl Roady of Kansas City and Kathy Roady of Blue Springs, Missouri...

Kevin and Cindy Teegarden of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney McGill Teegarden of Chaffee, Missouri, to Nathan Adam Turner of Sikeston, Missouri. He is the son of Jon and Jonell Turner of Sikeston and Pam Turner of Sikeston...

Tom and Debbie Schumer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Schumer, to Ryan Brugger of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Randy and Lee Ann Brugger of Cape Girardeau. Morgan is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2017 from Maryville University. She works for Saint Francis Healthcare System...

Bob and Mary Feemster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 27. Feemster and the former Mary Pensel were married May 27, 1967. They have one daughter, Heather (J.D.) Brune, and two grandchildren, Christian (15) and Adrianna (10).

Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Mabry of Millersville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 27. Mabry and the former Ruth Blackledge were married May 27, 1967 in Naylor, Missouri. They have five children: Jeanine (Tim) Arnold, Anne (Steve) Brown, Branson (Marsica) Mabry, Jason Mabry and Kara Mabry. They also have eight grandchildren...

Matthew Ruch of Daisy announces the engagement of his daughter, Emily Ann Ruch to Dylan Joseph Unterreiner, both of Perryville, Missouri. He is the son of Thomas and Theresa Unterreiner of Perryville. Emily is also the daughter of the late Kateri Ruch...

Darrell and Karen Kuntze of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elane Kuntze, to Alex Alden Hurt. He is the son of Randy and Jeane Hurt of Barry, Illinois. Megan is a graduate of Jackson High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business adminstration from Columbia College with majors in marketing and management. She is a national account manager at Dot Foods...

Kevin and Sue Robinson of Perryville, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea, to Richard Harrington, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rick and Tracy Harrington of Ellis Grove, Illinois, and Rick and Sally Palen of Cape Girardeau...

Robert and Gayle Conrad of Jackson annouce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Rachelle Conrad to Tyler Drake Middleton. He is the son of Timothy Middleton and Lorna and Aaron Freed, all of Advance, Missouri. Morgan is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, She received an associate's degree in nursing in 2016 from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. ...

Donald and Angela Schaefer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Sadie Ann Schaefer, to Ryan Mark Siebert. He is the son of Robert and Lori Siebert of Cape Girardeau. Sadie is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She graduated with a degree in nursing in 2016 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a nurse at Southeast Hospital...

Tara Anne Parenteau and Brandon Micheal Niederkorn, both of Cape Girardeau, were married Feb. 25 at St.Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. David Hulshof performed the ceremony. Lenny Kuper of Cape Girardeau was pianist, and Kaitlyn Robinson of Cape Girardeau was vocalist...

Scott and Kristina Leimer of Jackson and Gary and Stacey Hope of Pocahontas announce the engagement of their daughter, Katlyn Elizabeth Leimer, to Ridge Allan Farrow. He is the son of Darren and Kristy Farrow of Jackson and Bonnie Farrow of Jackson...

Susan Finger of Columbia, Missouri, announces the engagement of her daughter, Laura Finger, to Derek Jackson, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Randall and Janet Jackson of Delta. Laura is also the daughter of the late Terry Finger. A May 20 wedding is planned in Cape Girardeau...

Randy and Lisa Begley of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Nicole Begley, to Ryan Thomas Watts, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ron and Linda Watts of Cape Girardeau. Kristen is a 2016 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is currently attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry...

Clay and Terri Hill of Houston announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Hill, to Alex Andrew Schneider, both of Houston. Alex is the son of Glenn and Andrea Schneider of Cape Girardeau. Lauren is a 2004 graduate of Fort Bend Baptist Academy and a 2008 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. ...

Bryan and Dana Sullinger of Advance, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Rena Sullinger of Advance, to Patrick Logan Schlosser of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Patrick and Kim Schlosser of Cape Girardeau. Lindsey is a 2012 graduate of Advance High School. She received a bachelor's degree in agribusiness from Southeast Missouri State University in 2016. She is a loan officer at First Commercial Bank in Advance...

Hollis and Jeanette Patterson of Jackson are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary today with a dinner at 36 Restaurant & Bar. Patterson and the former Jeanette Lewis were married April 9, 1955, in Saris, Mississippi.

Paige Schumer and Matthew Reinagel were married Dec. 17, 2016, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Jason Schumer performed the ceremony. Adam Reinagel of Arnold, Missouri, was vocalist. Musicians were Lenny Kuper, Sara Edgerton, Paul Thompson and Matthew Thompson, all of Cape Girardeau...

Doyle and Margie Leine of Daisy, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Saturday at their home. They were married April 1, 1967, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. They have twin sons, David and Daryl, and four grandchildren, Megan, Lauryn, Matthew and Michael...

Danny and Doris Moore of Kelso, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27, 2016. Their children hosted a surprise celebration on Dec. 3, 2016, with family, relatives and friends attending. There was a Holy Mass officiated by the Rev. John Horth at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso. Following the mass, a reception and dance were held at the St. Augustine School gym...

John Farmer of Jackson announces the engagement of his daughter, Alicia Marie Farmer, to Brian Lee Wolfenkoehler, both of Friedheim. He is the son of Jerry and Brenda Wolfenkoehler of Jackson. Alicia is also the daughter of the late Sheri Farmer. Alicia is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She works in the collector's department for the city of Jackson...

Terry and Susan Green of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Susannah Rose Green, to Tyler Joseph Grovenor, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rich and Teresa Compton of Ozark, Missouri, and Wayne and Shelly Grovenor of Scott City...

David and Bobbi Palmer and Desiree Hawthorne, all of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Renee Palmer, to Matthew Thomas Aydt Jedlinski, both of Minneapolis. He is the son of Drs. Michael Jedlinski and Sarah Aydt of Cape Girardeau...

Darren and Kim Dougherty of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Dougherty, to Charles Joseph Wirtel, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mary Wirtel of St. Louis and the late Carl Wirtel. Morgan is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in child development from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a private nanny...

Caitlin Marie Simmons of Cape Girardeau and Brent Lee Taylor of Jackson were married Feb. 25 at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Allan Saunders performed the ceremony. Leann Hendrix of Cape Girardeau, aunt of the bride, played the organ. Elaine Hendrix of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride, was cantor. Ethan, Landon and Grayson Brown of Cape Girardeau were violinists...