Engagements from May 2004

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Gerald and Margaret Denton of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly S. Denton, to Kory P. Thoma, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Carlton and Jean Thoma of Jackson. Denton is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a degree in finance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a financial accountant at Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid, Mo...

Mindy Hamlett of Cape Girardeau and Stephen and Patricia Estes of Fruitland announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Marie Estes, to James Eric Crumpecker. He is the son of Curtis and Alma Crumpecker of Union, Mo. Estes is a graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mass communication/advertising from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a customer service representative at RM Coco...

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Jana Sydenstricker of Shelbina, Mo., and Roger Sydenstricker of Dallas, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Renee Sydenstricker of Anna, Ill., to Brian Keith Heuring. He is the son of Norman and Dorothy Heuring of New Hamburg...

Linda Kovacs of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Donna Marie Kovacs, to John Daric Backfisch. He is the son of John and Kim Backfisch of Kelso, Mo. A May 15 wedding is planned at First Baptist Church in Delta.

Steve and Linda Meadows of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Meadows, to William Dailey, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Wayne and Linda Dailey of Willard, Mo. Meadows attended Ozarks Technical College. She is employed at UMB Bank...

Kerry and Donna Thompson of Scott City and Richard Baer of Old Appleton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sidney Ann Baer, to Matthew Lee McAlister. He is the son of Talmas and Lena McAlister of Scott City. Baer is a 2003 graduate of Scott City High School. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University...

Mr. and Mrs. Don Kania of Lewisburg, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann Kania, to James Anthony Gosche Jr., both of Perryville, Mo. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gosche of Cape Girardeau. Kania is a 2000 graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg. ...

Mike and Brenda Moore of Washington, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Moore, to Edwin Van Weelden. He is the son of Gary and Ginger Van Weelden of Cape Girardeau. Moore received a degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a third grade teacher with Gasconade County School District...

ORAN, Mo. -- Eula Mansker Jr. and Karen Pobst of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Gail Mansker, to Lucas Robert Fuemmeler. He is the son of Stephen and Emily Fuemmeler of Cape Girardeau. Mansker is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She is an installed sales coordinator at Lowe's Home Improvement of Cape Girardeau...

Wayne and Kathy Nahm of Fenton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nahm, to Christopher Canfield, formerly of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kathy and Tom Buehrle of Hopkinsville, Ky. Nahm is a 1999 graduate of Rockwood Summit High School in St. Louis. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from Central Missouri State University in 2003...

Royal W. Mueller of Jackson announces the engagement of his daughter, Tamara Rae Mueller, to Roy Allen Toler, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Charles Toler of New Madrid, Mo., and the late Clara Toler of Cape Girardeau. Mueller is also the daughter of the late Marlene Mueller of Perryville, Mo...

Ron and Ann Walden of Lebanon, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Rachel Walden, to Nathan Drew East. He is the son of Pam East of Paducah, Ky., and the late Roger Flynn East, formerly of Cape Girardeau. Walden is a 1996 graduate of Lebanon High School, and a 2001 graduate of Western Kentucky University. She is a speech language pathologist with Lebanon City Schools...

Gerald and Susanne Iten of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Susanne Iten, to Benjamin James Glaus. He is the son of Norman and Diana Glaus of Cape Girardeau. Iten is a graduate of Central High School and of Missouri Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing in St. Louis. She is a registered nurse in the surgical and observation departments at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, Ill...

Charles and Doris Lehman of Sparta, Ill., and Boyd Pattengill and Linda Pattengill of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Jessica Lehman and Justin Pattengill. Lehman is a 1995 graduate of Sparta High School. She is a 1999 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, and received a master's degree in education from Webster University in 2002. She is a kindergarten teacher at Blanchard School in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Danny and Judy Finley of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marriah Finley, to Jeremy B. Vandeven. He is the son of Alvin and Betty Vandeven of Chaffee. Finley is a 1999 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a special education teacher at Central Middle School in Cape Girardeau...

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Edwards of Chester, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynne Brooks, to Michael Joe Hess. He is the son of Sharon Foster of Jackson. Brooks is a graduate of Chester High School. She is employed at Breakaways Bar and Billiards...

William Ullrich and Janice Ullrich of Tulsa, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Inez Ullrich, to Cody Robert May. He is the son of Kurt and Erin May of Whitewater. Ullrich received a bachelor of science degree in health administration from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. She is employed by Dr. K.S. Andrews in Jackson...

Michael and Susan Salyer of Pensacola, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Salyer, to the Rev. Timothy Seabaugh, both of Pensacola. He is the son of Darrel and Bette Seabaugh of Jackson. Salyer received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from the University of West Florida. She is a third grade teacher at Redeemer Lutheran School in Pensacola...

BELL CITY, Mo. -- Kay Dover announces the engagement of her daughter, Meghan Dawn Dover, to Nathan Eugene Walter. He is the son of Cynthia Walter of Puxico, Mo., and Kim and Cheryl Walter of Oran, Mo. Dover is also the daughter of the late Johnny Dover...

ORAN, Mo. -- Greg and Lori Todt of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Renee Todt, to Joseph Ervin Rash. He is the son of Bobby and Diana Rash of Sturgis, Ky. Todt is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School, and is majoring in secondary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Red Lobster in Cape Girardeau...

GLENALLEN, Mo. -- Howard and Cheryl Dowd of Glenallen, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Marie Dowd, to Scott Allen Hottes. He is the son of Dorothy Hottes of Christopher, Ill., and the late Louis Hottes. Dowd is a graduate of Woodland High School and Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is a respiratory therapist at Southeast Missouri Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital...

Andrew and Elizabeth Bullinger Jr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Elizabeth Bullinger, to Gordon Louis Glaus. He is the son of Russell Glaus and Diane Blackford of St. Louis. Bullinger received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a computer lab teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau...

PATTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Chandes Hale Jr. of Patton announce the engagement of their daughter, Rosetta Maxine Hale, to Scott Allen Ehlers. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ehlers of Biehle, Mo. Hale is a 2000 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. She is employed at TG Missouri in Perryville, Mo...

PATTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Colson of Sandersville, Ga., and Judy Colson of LaVergne, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Veronica Carroll Colson, to George Brooks Whitlow. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitlow of Patton. Colson is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn. She is office administrator at EYT...

Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Guerra of Waco, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Rebecca Guerra, to Daniel Allen Rothe. He is the son of Patricia Rothe of Cape Girardeau, and the late Dennis Rothe. Guerra is a 2000 graduate of Midway High School in Waco, and expects to graduate this month from Texas A&M University...

Gerald and Carole Elfrink of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Elfrink, to Robert Clark Shy. He is the son of Robert and Janice Shy of Whitewater. Elfrink received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She will be employed at Scott City High School this fall...

Robert and Cindy Killian of Scott City announce the engagement of their son, Brandon Killian, to Amy Brown. She is the daughter of Penny and Paula Brown of Newport News, Va. Brown is pursuing a degree in marketing at Old Dominion College. Killian is a 2001 graduate of Scott City High School. He is serving in the U.S. Navy, currently stationed aboard the USS Eisenhower in Newport News...

Kim and Kimberly Jackson, Terry Cattron, and Bill and Cindy Hahs, all of Jackson, announce the engagement of their children, Jessica Cattron and Josh Hahs. Cattron is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and attended Stage One the Hair School. She is employed at Major Custom Cable in Fruitland...

Wilma LeDure of Scott City announces the engagement of her daughter, Stephanie Rhea LeDure, to Charles Wayne Rhyne. He is the son of Paula Woods of Scott City. LeDure is also the daughter of the late Garland LeDure. LeDure is a graduate of Kelly High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is an elementary teacher with Scott City School District...

Claudia Marion of Chaffee, Mo., and Paul Bell of Millersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathy Ellen Scheffer, to John Michael Mackey. He is the son of Charles Mackey of St. Charles, Mo., and Jo Anne Mackey of Old Appleton, Mo. Scheffer is a graduate of Chaffee High School. She is operations administrator at Rubbermaid...

Jim and Debbie Matthews of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennie Matthews, to Ryan Beltz. He is the son of Jeff and Laura Beltz of Oak Ridge. Matthews is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the university and at Rogers Jewelers...

TAMMS, Ill. -- Barbara McCrite and Danny and Julie McCrite of Tamms announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda McCrite, to Joshua Lindley. He is the son of Daniel and Rebecca Lindley of Glenallen, Mo. McCrite is a 1997 graduate of Egyptian High School, and is attending Shawnee Community College...

MCCLURE, Ill. -- Robert and Sharon Prater of McClure announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lynn Prater, to Joseph James Young of Sedgewickville, Mo. He is the son of Marvin Young of St. Peters, Mo., and Sheila Walters of O'Fallon, Mo. Prater is a 1995 graduate of Shawnee High School. She is employed at Hardee's in Cape Girardeau...

Doug and Linda Groesbeck of Charles City, Iowa, formerly of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Ruth Groesbeck, to Jeffrey Scott Griswold, both of Lenexa, Kan. He is the son of Tony and Kathleen Griswold of Steelville, Mo...

Dorothy Sheard of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Maranda Michelle Sheard, to Ryan Julian Ewing. He is the son of Dorris Ewing of Cape Girardeau. Sheard is a 1998 graduate of Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is a crew trainer at McDonald's...

Bobby Joe Nunnally of Chaffee, Mo., and Margaret Braswell of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Nunnally, to Corey Dohogne, both of Scott City. He is the son of Charles Dohogne of Kelso, Mo., and Cheryl Talley of Scott City...

David and Jeanie Proctor of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Proctor, to William Smithing, both of Charlottesville, Va. He is the son of William and Patricia Smithing of Stantonsburg, N.C. Proctor is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She is a senior sales consultant with Novartis Pharmaceuticals...

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sander of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa McKenzie Sander, to Daniel Bryant Hazelwood. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hazelwood of Altenburg, Mo., and Danita Hartle of North Carolina. Sander is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a doctorate degree at St. Louis College of Pharmacy...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins of Sikeston and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Fisher of Vanduser, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Gayle Jenkins, to Damon Paul Shy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shy of Oran, Mo. Jenkins is a 1996 graduate of Scott County Central High School. She is employed at Good Humor-Breyers in Sikeston...

Jody Simmons of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Samantha Jo Simmons, to Nicholas Andrew Raines. He is the son of Gary and Cindy Raines of Cape Girardeau. Simmons is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Finch and Moss Law Firm...

Wade Winchester of St. Peters, Mo., and Terry Winchester of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Michelle Winchester, to Nicholas Allen Snyder of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rodney and Connie Snyder of Jackson. Winchester is a 2000 graduate of Delta High School. She is employed at St. Francis Medical Center...

Lloyd and Anna Calvert of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lori Calvert, to Jonah Allen Woods. He is the son of Melba Johnston of Farmington, Mo., and James Woods of Apple Valley, Calif. Calvert is a 1999 graduate of North County High School. She is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing at Deaconess College of Nursing. She is a phlebotomist with Tenet Health Care...