Engagements from September 2001

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Rodger J. Crites of Sedgewickville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christy Noel Crites, to Bryan Steven Way. He is the son of Everett Way and Rebecca McKinley of Cape Girardeau. Crites is employed at Branson Yacht Club in Branson, Mo...

John R. and Jeaneen M. Craig of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Lorraine Craig, to Mark Josef Hornback. He is the son of Kimberly Hornback of Cape Girardeau and Joe D. Hornback of Jackson, Mo. Craig is a consumer banker at Wood and Huston Bank...

JACKSON, Mo. -- David and Connie Hoffman of Manchester, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Dawn Hoffman of St. Louis, to Michael David Little. He is the son of David and Nancy Little of Florissant, Mo. Hoffman is a 1990 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Rick Rusk of St. Joseph, Ill., and Terri Clark-Bauer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Joy Rusk, to Shawn Alan Combs. He is the son of Gary and Patricia Combs of Mahomet, Ill. Rusk is a graduate of Bismarck-Henning High School, attended Southeast Missouri State University and Parkland College. She is employed at First School in Mahomet...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Greg and Glenda Peters of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynnae Peters, to Joshua Lynn Turner. He is the son of Gary and Kathy Turner of Jackson, Mo. Peters is a 1996 graduate of Leopold High School at Leopold, Mo. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. She is a registered nurse in the Medical Progressive Care Unit at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

Mrs. George (Donna) Plumb of the state of California announces the engagement of her daughter, Julie Plumb, to Dane Stausing. He is the son of Sam and Sharon Stausing of Union, Mo. Plumb is a 1995 graduate of Central High School, and studied criminal justice at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a dispatcher with Cape Girardeau Police Department and Fire Department...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Jeff and Laura Beltz of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Michelle Beltz, to Keith Michael Cantwell, both of Lafayette, Ind. He is the son of Ken and Carol Cantwell of Lowell, Ind. Beltz is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Brown of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Beverly Louise Brown, to Wayne Lewis Boehme. He is the son of Elmer "Sonny" Boehme of Shawneetown, Mo., and the late Viola Boehme. Brown is a 1988 graduate of St. ...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Larry and Dianne Brown of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Brown of Cape Girardeau, to Luther Kirk Strickland. He is the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Strickland of Kelso, Mo. Brown is a graduate of St. Vincent High School. She is a sales representative with Southwestern Bell Telephone in Cape Girardeau...

Ron and Glenda Farrow of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their son, Ronald Farrow, to Brandi Sebastian. She is the daughter of Larry and Pam Sebastian of Farmington, Mo. Sebastian is a 1997 graduate of Farmington High School. She is a floral arranger at Walter Knoll Florist in St. Louis...

Rachel Packard and Gregg Wilhelm announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Daniel and Ruth Houser of Arnold, Mo. He is the son of Raymond and Sandra Wilhelm of Cape Girardeau. Packard received a bachelor's degree in engineering management from the University of Missouri-Rolla. She is head of the design department at Missouri Department of Transportation in Chesterfield...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Asher of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Lynn Asher, to Kristan Dee Daniel. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Daniel of New Hamburg, Mo. Asher is employed at Dana Corp. in Cape Girardeau...

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Mike and Autumn Hughey of Altenburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Joy Hughey, to Rex L. Overbey II. He is the son of Rex and Opal Overbey of Leopold, Mo. Hughey is a 1998 graduate of Perryville High School, and is majoring in advertising at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Tric's Family Restaurant...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mae Stokes of Sikeston and James and Marcia Scherer of Oran, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Michelle Turner and Gilbert Scherer. Turner is a 1990 graduate of Sikeston High School. She is employed by Withers Broadcasting in Cape Girardeau...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Dale and Winnie Seabaugh of Jackson announce the engagement of their son, John Dayton Seabaugh, to Terri Michelle Reese. She is the daughter of Terry and Karen Reese of Foley, Mo. Reese is a 1996 graduate of Cornerstone Christian Homeschool, and a 1997 graduate of Hickey Business School. She is employed at Husch and Eppenberger, LLL, law firm in St. Louis...

Gary and Peggy Waterland of Arnold, Mo., and Thomas Castleberry of House Springs, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Marie Castleberry, to Anthony Eugene McCallister. He is the son of Eugene and Judith McCallister of Foristell, Mo...

BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lynn of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Jean Lynn, to Jason Joseph Claes. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Claes of St. Charles, Mo. Lynn is a 1994 graduate of Kelly High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1999. She is a second year student at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stroup of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Stroup, to Adam Ray Esterline. He is the son of Rhonda Lowery of Dexter, Mo., and Ray Esterline of Dixon, Mo. Stroup is a 1996 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 1999. She is a mortgage loan coordinator at Truman Bank in St. Louis...

Rodger and Deborah Brown of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Leigh Brown, to Sonny Hodges. He is the son of Gene Hodges of Jackson, Mo., and Linda Hodges of Altenburg, Mo. Brown attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is a shipping/receiving manager with Terra Dynamic in Cape Girardeau...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Gerald and Catherine Stoverink of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca A. Stoverink, to Christopher L. Moore. He is the son of Lindel and Julie Moore of Jackson. Stoverink is a customer service representative at LDD Inc. in Cape Girardeau...

OAK RIDGE, Mo. -- Terry and Beverly Meyer of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Bree Ann Meyer, to Andrew Carson Shearer. He is the son of Charlotte Shearer of Cape Girardeau. Meyer is a 1995 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in recreational management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is store manager at Claire's Boutiques in Cape Girardeau...

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Giles of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Kay Giles, to Nicholas Todd Hemmer. He is the son of Richard and Barbara Hemmer of Hillsboro, Mo., and Loren and Denise Neely of Arnold, Mo. Giles is a 1995 graduate of Central High School. ...

SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. David G. Emmons of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Dawn Emmons, to Matthew Denis LeGrand. He is the son of Patricia LeGrand of Benton, Mo., and the late Denis J. LeGrand. Emmons is a 1994 graduate of Scott City High School. She received certification in surgical technology from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in 1997. She is a certified surgical technologist at St. Francis Medical Center...

ORAN, Mo. -- James and Suzanne Sindle of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Suzanne Sindle, to Darin Earl Woods. He is the son of Sharon and Gordon Hodge of Oran, and Junior and Bonnie Woods of Morley, Mo. Sindle is a 1999 graduate of Sikeston Public School's LPN Program in Sikeston, Mo. She is a licensed practical nurse and is employed at Staff Builders in Sikeston...

ST. MARY'S, Mo. -- Dean and Sandy Breig of St. Mary's announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Breig, to Randy Clifton. He is the son of Bernard M. Clifton and Karen Ellis of Perryville, Mo. Breig is a 1995 graduate of Perryville High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. She is a nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wolfenkoehler of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Millie Jean Wolfenkoehler, to James Dennis Aufdenberg. He is the son of Dennis and Liz Aufdenberg of Burfordville, Mo. Wolfenkoehler is a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. She is employed by Southeast Missouri Hospital...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Lee of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Michele Lee, to Jerry Lea Bogle Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bogle Sr. of Kane, Ill. Lee is a 1989 graduate of Chaffee High School, and 1990 graduate of Metro Business College. She is employed at Cardiovascular Consultants in Cape Girardeau...

SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Thomas and Linda Pikey of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Misti Dawn Pikey, to John Allen Harrison. He is the son of John and Connie Harrison of Murphysboro, Ill. Pikey is a 1993 graduate of Marion High School. She received a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is an ad designer at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper...

JACKSON, Mo. -- Kenneth Wachter and Edward and Sandra Schilling of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelly Lynn Wachter, to Travis Eric Ward. He is the son of Bob and Kathy Ward of Cape Girardeau and Wayne and Carole Pfeiffer of Jackson...

PATTON, Mo. -- Reid and Robin Yamnitz of Patton announce the engagement of their daughter, Desera Kristen Yamnitz, to Adam Matthew Nations. He is the son of Robert and Bonnie Nations of Cape Girardeau. Yamnitz is a 1999 graduate of Meadow Heights High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Jim and Teresa Maurer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Terese Maurer, to James Yates Miller III. He is the son of J.Y. and Mary Elsie Miller of Glasgow, Mo. Maurer is a 1993 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri in 1997, and a master's degree in business administration from Washington University in 2001. She is employed at Express Scripts Inc...