Engagements from January 2004

Gary and Mary Hobeck of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Renee Hobeck, to Tommy Lee Tucker. He is the son of Jean Tucker of Zalma, Mo., and Bill Tucker of Springfield, Mo. Hobeck is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Lynn and Linda Yount of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtni Brooke Yount, to Joshua Heath Stephens. He is the son of Jill Collins of Cape Girardeau. Yount is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. She is majoring in corporate communications at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Rodney Arnold Homes...

Jim and Marilyn Evans of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Shana Lynn Evans, to Raymond Barnhart Spencer, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Ted and Donna Spencer of Cape Girardeau and Paula and Bake Ottofy of Bland, Mo. Evans attended Southeast Missouri State University...

Nichole Louise Larmie and Jared Peter Snell of St. Louis announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Marilyn Larmie of Cape Girardeau and Ed Larmie of Fairfield, Calif. Snell is the son of Cindy Kerber and Rodger Snell of Cape Girardeau. Larmie is a 2000 graduate of Central High School, and a 2003 graduate of Mineral Area College. She is employed at Gateway in St. Louis...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Dorothy Pennington of Sikeston announces the engagement of her daughter, Tonia Renee Pennington, to John William Pillers. He is the son of Patricia A. Pillers of Sparta, Ill., and William D. Pillers of Baldwin, Ill. Pennington is also the daughter of the late Robert N. Pennington...

Mike and Betty Freeze of England, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Lori Freeze, to Staff Sgt. Matthew Kelly Ramsey. He is the son of Mack and Pat Ramsey of Cape Girardeau. Freeze received a bachelor's degree in biology from Hendrix College in 2001. She is a third year medical student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine...

Randy and Staci Lueder of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Dianne Lueder, to Petty Officer 3rd Class Lucas Andrew Hopkins. He is the son of David and Theresa Hopkins of Jackson. Lueder is a senior at Jackson High School...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Elaine Winschel of Perryville announces the engagement of her daughter, Staci Winschel, to Matt Quinn. He is the son of Larry and Joan Quinn of Cape Girardeau. Winschel is also the daughter of the late Martin Winschel. Winschel is a 2001 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a teacher at St. Joseph School in Scott City...

Debra Renn of Cape Girardeau and Mike Meyer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Anne Hegeman, to Michael Thomas Donahue Jr., both of Scott City. He is the son of Mike Donahue Sr. of Scott City and Theresa Donahue of Poplar Bluff, Mo...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mike Donahue Sr. of Scott City and Theresa Donahue of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Donahue, to Brian Hindman, both of Chaffee. He is the son of Ray and Helen Hindman of Sikeston, Mo. Donahue is a 1992 graduate of Maplewood Richmond Heights High School in Maplewood, Mo...

Wayne and Rebecca Daume of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Daume, to Mark Estes Barylski, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Michael Barylski of St. Charles, Mo., and Joyce Barylski of Cape Girardeau. Daume expects to receive a bachelor's degree in marketing from Southwest Missouri State University in May. She is employed at So You Boutique in Springfield...

Harold and Mary Green of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Green, to Jeff Zoellner, both of Jackson. He is the son of Sylvester and Rose Zoellner of Perryville, Mo. Green is a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She is employed at Jackson Schools...

Charles and Claire Ellinghouse of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Ellinghouse, to Brandon Reser, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Sheila Liddle of Plano, Texas, and Ron Reser of Battlefield, Mo. Ellinghouse is a graduate of Central High School and Southwest Missouri State University. She is employed at the National Hearing Center...

Diane O. Sides of Cape Girardeau and Dr. Gary W. Sides of Festus, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Sides, to George W. "Jake" Reinbold IV. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Reinbold III of Columbia, Mo. Sides is a 1997 graduate of Central High School. ...

Steven and Beverly Boren of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Ann Boren, to Clayton Patrick Landgraf, both of Gordonville. He is the son of Jeffery and Deborah Landgraf of Gordonville. Boren is a graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Truman State, and a master of science degree in animal science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...

Ron and Jan Allen of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Vickie Lynn Allen, to Jason Alexander Edwards. He is the son of Helen Matthews of Cape Girardeau. Allen is employed at D&K Healthcare Resources Inc. Edwards is employed at Airborne Express...

Michael and Denise Johnson of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Raydine Johnson, to Kyle McDowell. He is the son of Ronald McDowell and Mary Lou McDowell of Jackson. Johnson is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Mid-America Rehab...

Steve and Linda Stevens of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Renee Stevens, to Joshua Stephen Braun. He is the son of John and Donna Braun of Scott City. Stevens is a 2001 graduate of Scott City High School. She is a dental assistant for Dr. Danna Cotner in Cape Girardeau...

Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Ann Gilmer, to Jeffrey Curnell of Scott City. He is the son of Lilla Curnell and the late Douglas Curnell. Gilmer is a 1983 graduate of Scott City High School, and a 1990 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Kay Jewelers in Cape Girardeau and Rhodes 101 Stop in Scott City...

Barry and Susie McBride of Vanduser, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy McBride, to Andrew Blattel. He is the son of Darrel and Joan Blattel of Scott City. McBride is a 1999 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a marketing and advertising specialist with Ole Hickory Pits in Cape Girardeau...

Kenneth C. and Floraettia A. Barriner of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina R. Barriner, to Jason Lee Ruesler. He is the son of Jerry E. and Carol Ann Ruesler of Oak Ridge. Barriner is a 1994 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She is employed at Municipal Utilities and City Cable in Poplar Bluff...

Dennis and Carol Lorenz of Shawneetown announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Kay Lorenz, to Rustin Edwin Johnson. He is the son of Collin and Linda Johnson of Wappapello, Mo. Lorenz is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Urology Associates Inc...

KELSO, Mo. -- Duane and Mary Kay Miller of Waterloo, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Marie Miller, to Nathan Robert Essner. He is the son of Robert and Karla Essner of Kelso. Miller is a 2000 graduate of Gibault High School in Waterloo, and a 2003 graduate of St. Louis University. She is an account executive with Infinity Broadcasting in St. Louis...

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hendrix of Sedgewickville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ginger Hendrix, to Jason Dailey. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dailey of Oran, Mo. Hendrix is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a degree in animal science from Murray State University in Murray, Ky., in May...

Terry and Carol Brasher of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Baylor Brasher, to James Paul Davidson, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Kim Davidson of Cape Girardeau and Jamie Davidson of Scott City. Brasher is a 1999 graduate of Twin Rivers High School...

Henry C. and Jane Myers of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Jane Myers of Cape Girardeau, to Jeffrey Scott Ostendorf. He is the son of Paul and Rosemary Ostendorf of Cape Girardeau. Myers is a 1994 graduate of Perryville High School, and a 2002 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Wieser Hyundai in Cape Girardeau...

Pamela Kahler of Springfield, Ill., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kristen Kahler, to Scott Roe, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Jerry and Mary Karen Roe of Cape Girardeau. Kahler is a 2000 graduate of Southern Illinois University. She is employed at Finlay Inc. in Cape Girardeau...

James and Linda Lowe of Bloomington, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Lowe, to Jamie Williams. He is the son of James and Glenda Williams of Cape Girardeau. Lowe is a a graduate of JFK High School in St. Louis, and received a bachelor of science from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Beneficial Finance in Bloomington...

Melba and David Taylor and Rob and Tina Roberts, all of Jackson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nichole Roberts, to Patrick Dustin McGill. He is the son of Patrick and Kathleen McGill of Cape Girardeau. Roberts is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a phlebotomist at St. Francis Medical Center...

Randy and Cheryl Seabaugh of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Renee Seabaugh, to Austin James Reed. He is the son of Steve and Brenda Reed of Jackson. Seabaugh is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a degree in graphic design from Southeast Missouri State University this fall. She is employed at Best Buy...

Terry and Sharyn Strack of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Strack, to Michael Linn Goodwin. He is the son of Mark and Lisa Goodwin of Jackson. Strack is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in education at Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is a teacher with Jackson School District at the Primary Annex...

Jim and Karen Horrell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Horrell, to Terry Best. He is the son of Marvin and Carolyn Best Jr. of Gordonville. Horrell is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Schnucks and is an art teacher at Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Mo...

Ron and Pauline Romine of Rolla, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Romine, to Kevin Lawson, both of Jackson. He is the son of Carolyn Lawson of Sikeston, Mo. Romine is a 1993 graduate of St. James High School, and a 1998 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is general manager at Ruby Tuesday...