Engagements from March 2004

Wayne and Carolyn Leffler of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Jo Leffler, to Jimmy Lovelady of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of the late J.A. and Lois Lovelady of Greenbrier, Ark. The couple plans to be married March 20 at Red Star Baptist Church...

Richard and Joyce Francis of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie Seesing, to John Kluesner. He is the son of Leonard and Edna Kluesner of Chaffee, Mo. Seesing is a graduate of Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is an executive assistant at St. Francis Medical Center...

Richard and Susan Koerber of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Koerber, to Drew Hayes Puls. He is the son of Van and Pat Puls of Naples, Fla. Koerber is employed at Studio Designs. Puls is employed by Stockselector.Com...

BELL CITY, Mo. -- James and Nancy Hoff of St. Charles, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah K. Hoff, to Nicholas R. Brockmeyer. He is the son of Sharon Eakin of Bell City, formerly of Cape Girardeau, and Ronald and Carol Brockmeyer of St. Charles...

Diane O'Connell of Kennett, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Lenell Diane O'Connell of Cape Girardeau, to Justin Andrew Hahn. He is the son of Morris and Shirley Hahn of Oran, Mo. O'Connell received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001, and expects to receive a master's degree in business administration in May from Southeast. She is admissions web counselor at Southeast...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Edward and Maryann Gauthier of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Rose Gauthier, to Shannon Richard McFarland, both of St. Louis. He is the son of the late Richard and Donna McFarland of Springfield, Mo. Gauthier received a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University. She is education coordinator at the National Kidney Foundation in St. Louis...

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Jerome Welter of Fredericktown announces the engagement of his daughter, Jennifer M. Welter, to Kevin J. Pfaff, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Patricia Pfaff of St. Peters, Mo., and the late Harold Pfaff. Welter is also the daughter of the late Doris Welter...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Bill and Glenda Landewee of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Landewee, to Tyson Bollinger of Marble Hill, Mo. He is the son of Kirk Bollinger of Marble Hill and Terri Bollinger of Houston, Texas. Landewee is a 1997 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a bachelor of music degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an elementary music and choral teacher at Senath-Hornersville School District in Senath, Mo...

ORAN, Mo. -- Tracy and Cindy Evans of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Evans, to Charles Burlison. He is the son of Lynn and Libby Burlison of Perkins, Mo. Evans is a 2003 graduate of Oran High School. She is employed at the Branding Iron in Jackson...

John and Susan Russell of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Russell, to Tyler Berens. He is the son of Paul and Carol Berens of Cape Girardeau. Russell received a bachelor of science degree in mass communication in advertising from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed at Red Letter Communications...

James Graviett of Oran, Mo., and Kathie Graviett of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Graviett, to Aaron Johnson. He is the son of Ron and Janet Johnson of Sikeston, Mo. Graviett is a 1998 graduate of Oran High School...

Steve and Rita Crain of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Crain, to Christopher James Bradshaw. He is the son of Kenny and Faye Bradshaw of Cape Girardeau. Crain received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi in 2002. She is marketing coordinator at Crain Enterprises Inc. in Mound City, Ill...

Morrell and Ola Mae Diebold of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jo Diebold, to Rob LaRubbio, both of Seattle, Wash. He is the son of Bob and Anne LaRubbio of Park Ridge, N.J. Diebold is a 1991 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in theater arts from Southeast Missouri State University in 1995. She is employed in marketing with Nordstrom Corp...

William and Georganne Syler of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Syler, to Charles Munter, both of Memphis, Tenn. He is the son of Mike and Joan Munter of Salem, Ill. Syler is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is pursuing a master of fine arts in theater from the University of Memphis...

John and Barbara Yallaly of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathy Yallaly, to John Coffman, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Sam and Audrey Coffman of St. Louis. Yallaly received a bachelor of science degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She is an occupational therapist at St. Francis Medical Center...

Margaret Edwards-Andreen of St. Louis announces the engagement of her daughter, Heather Marie Pobst, to Brian Keith Lesch, both of Delta. He is the son of Ivan Lesch Jr. and Carolyn Lesch of Delta. Pobst received a degree in paralegal studies from Southern California College of Business and Law in 1996. She is a membership specialist with Girl Scouts of Otahki...

ORAN, Mo. -- Gaylon and Rosemary Bryeans of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Renee Bryeans, to Mark Jason Grimes. He is the son of Montey and Liz Grimes of Cape Girardeau. Bryeans is a 1995 graduate of Oran High School. She received a bachelor's degree in interior design from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. She is a kitchen cabinet design specialist at Lowe's Home Improvement in Louisville, Ky...

Tom and Debra Lambert of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Lee Lambert, to John Thomas Hottel of Scott City. He is the son of Kristina Hottel and Dave Perreault of Twin Falls, Idaho. Lambert is pursuing a degree in licensed practical nursing at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is employed at Missouri Veterans Home...

Gene and Judy Pulley of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Pulley, to John Spear. He is the son of Margaret Spear of Cape Girardeau. Pulley received degrees in Spanish and health management from Southeast Missouri State University in 1999. She is employed by Drury Inns Inc...

BENTON, Mo. -- Michael and Tonia Baker of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Regina Dianne Baker, to Nathan William Vent. He is the son of James and Karla Vent of Morehouse, Mo. Baker is a 2004 graduate of Kelly High School. She is employed at Bootheel Counseling Services in Sikeston, Mo...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Larry Zoellner of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashly Elizabeth Zoellner, to Edward Lynn Richardet. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Richardet of Perryville. Zoellner is a 2001 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She received a legal administrative assistant certificate from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a data entry clerk at Med Assets in Cape Girardeau...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Brown of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Ann Brown, to Jason P. Griffith. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Griffith of Decatur, Ill. Brown is a 1992 graduate of St. Vincent High School, and received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an accounting specialist with Citibank in O'Fallon, Mo...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Laverne Clifton of Perryville announces the engagement of her daughter, Diane Clifton of Oak Ridge, to Randy Elfrink. He is the son of James and Rachel Elfrink of Leopold, Mo. Clifton is a graduate of Perryville High School. She is employed at Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department...

Timothy and Sandy Kelley of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanna Lynne Kelley, to Shawn Patrick Wilson of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Charles and Peggy Wilson of Farmington, Mo. Kelley is a 1998 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is a fifth grade teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Jackson...

Edward "Bud" and Ann Crites of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Kay Crites, to Joe H. McLemore, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Marilyn and Joe Whitmore and Bob and Darlene McLemore, all of Jackson. Crites is a graduate of Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is assistant manager at Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Florist...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Tammy Matthews of Marble Hill announces the engagement of her daughter, Amber Lynn Lindsey, to Jordan Russell Simms. He is the son of Jodi Johnson of Patton, Mo., and Jimmy Simms of Scott City. Lindsey is also the daughter of the late Darrell Lindsey...

Kent and Jackie Reese of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Cleveland Reese, to Capt. David Gregory Cash, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Gregory and Judy Cash of Dorena, Ore., and Bonnie Cash of San Rafael, Calif. Reese received a bachelor of science degree in fashion merchandising and buying from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She is employed by the National Youth League in St. Louis...

Terry and Cindy Kuehn of Jackson and James and Lisa Friese of Sedgewickville, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Sherry Rene Kuehn and Derrick James Friese. Kuehn is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and is majoring in agribusiness at Southeast Missouri State University. She is an assistant manager at McDonald's in Jackson...

Karen Andrea of Farmington, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Lori Ann Skinner, to Patrick Lynn Swift. He is the son of James and Linda Swift of Jackson. Skinner is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Thorngate Ltd. Swift is employed at Sperling's Garage and Wrecker Service...

Tom and Darlene Houchins of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Houchins, to Patrick Wayne Kintner, both of Jackson. He is the son of Robert and Wilma Kintner of Hallsville, Mo. Houchins received a bachelor of science degree in learning foundations from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., in 1997, and a master of arts in education from Webster University in St. Louis in 1999. She is a second grade teacher with Jackson Public Schools at North Elementary...

James and Desiree Trousdale of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Trousdale, to Donald Hutcheson. He is the son of Perry Hutcheson of East Prairie, Mo., and Cynthia Thornton of Benton, Mo. A May 8 wedding is planned at Cape Rock Park scenic overlook...

Kay Porch of Scott City announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessica Dawn Porch, to Joshua Dwayne Edwards, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of J.D. and Sara Edwards of Springfield. Porch is a 1999 graduate of Scott City High School, and attended Southwest Missouri State University. She is employed at Elite Logistics in Springfield...

Frank and Nancy Gates of Chowchilla, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Gates, to Sean Fitzgerald, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of William and Kathleen Fitzgerald of Orlando, Fla. Gates is a graduate of Mississippi State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in public administration at Southeast Missouri State University. She is recreation coordinator for Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation...