Engagements from August 2004

Connie and Scott Mann of Cape Girardeau and Philip and Pam Franklin of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill DeAnn Franklin, to Nicholas Alexander Labbee. He is the son of Pamela Labbee of DeSoto, Mo., and Roger and Mary Labbee of Mesa, Ariz...

Harlen and Janet Weber of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Elfrink, to Kenny Horrell. He is the son of Celestine Horrell of Marble Hill, Mo., and the late Edward Horrell. Elfrink received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is employed by the state of Missouri Family Support Division...

Lynn and Cheryl Corn of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Lynn Corn, to Andrew Neal Callis. He is the son of Ken and Leah Callis of Jackson and Gail and Dean Smithmier of Farmington, Mo. Corn is a graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a fourth grade teacher in the Scott City School District...

Jim and Debby Thomas of St. Mary, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Missy Thomas, to Jeramy Goehman, both of Perryville, Mo. He is the son of Robert and Pam Goehman of Delta. Thomas is a graduate of St. Vincent High School in Perryville. She expects to receive a degree in physical therapy from Maryville University in September...

ORAN, Mo. -- Patrick and Janice Young of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Louise Young, to Matthew Ryan Burke. He is the son of Jack and Jackie Keys of Advance, Mo. Young attended Three Rivers Community College. She is employed at First Commercial Bank in Benton, Mo...

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Daniel and Deborah Kern of New Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann Kern, to Robert Joseph Glessner, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Michael and Wanda Glessner of Waterloo, Ill. Kern is a 1997 graduate of Kelly High School at Benton, Mo. ...

Conley and Dee Laster of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Elaine Laster, to Branden Corey McCullough. He is the son of Jim and Joyce McCullough of Cape Girardeau. Laster received a degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a substitute teacher and is employed at Gymboree...

Charles Clayton of Marion, Ohio, announces the engagement of his daughter, Tammy Clayton, to Jeff Hendrix, both of Jackson. He is the son of Gary and Donna Hendrix of Jackson. Clayton is also the daughter of the late Mary Clayton of Jackson. Clayton is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Rental Land Special Events...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Larry and Elizabeth Bahr of Scott City and Karen Bahr and Kevin Robinett of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Nicole Bahr, to Bandit Wayne Thorne. He is the son of Kenny and Connie Thorne of Benton, Mo. Bahr is a graduate of Advance High School, and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...

Richard and Mary Ann Hoffman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie Hoffman, to Brian Thomas Mullis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mullis and Chalmus and Diane Strickland, all of Huntsville, Ala. Hoffman is a 1993 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1998. She is an assistant art director with Horizon Organic...

Steve and Terry Nelson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Kathryn Nelson, to Justin Jerome Weinkein. He is the son of Jerry and Wilma Weinkein of Perryville, Mo. Nelson is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She is pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast University and Commercial Mail Services Inc...

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holt of St. James, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Lindemann, to Justin McCullough. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCullough of Jackson. Lindemann is a graduate of Troy High School, and received an EMT license from IHM Health Studies in St. Louis. She is an EMT with North Crawford County Ambulance Service of Cuba, Mo...

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- William and Myra Smith of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky Lynn Smith, to Joshua Duane Angle. He is the son of Kevin and Debbie Angle of Sedgewickville. Smith received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 2004. She is employed at TG Missouri Corp. in Perryville, Mo...

Kenneth and Elizabeth Abt of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Marie Abt, to Lance William McBryde. He is the son of Lawrence and Dorris McBryde Jr. of Jackson. Abt is a 1996 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Central Methodist College in 2000, and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from William Woods University in 2003. She is a third grade teacher with Jackson School District...

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Donald and Becky Seyer of New Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Grace Seyer, to Scott Keith Kirchhoff. He is the son of Dwayne and Kathy Kirchhoff of Egypt Mills. Seyer is a 2001 graduate of Kelly High School at Benton, Mo. ...

BELL CITY, Mo. -- Doug and Kay Hughes of Bell City announce the engagement of their daughter, Tyonia G. Hughes, to Andrew Schulman, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Florence Schulman of Creve Coeur, Mo., and the late Edward S. Schulman. Hughes is a registered nurse in surgery at Saint Francis Medical Center...

James and Ruth Lane of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ann Lane, to Nicholas Lee Hobeck. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hobeck of Delta and Joy Floyd of Jackson. Lane is a 2003 graduate of Central High School, received emergency medical technician certification from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center in 2003, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed in donor service with American Red Cross...

Scott and Debbie Richardson of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Delores Osborne, to Lawrence Edward Fleming, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mae Fleming of Cairo, Ill., and the late Willis Fleming. Osborne attended St. Louis University and Southeast Missouri State University. She is an adjunct instructor at Southeast University Law Enforcement Academy...

Craig and Brenda Friese of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lynn Friese, to Nathan Mark Rees. He is the son of Mark and Rita Rees of Jackson. Friese is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Huttig Building Products...

Patrick and Paula Suzuki of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberley T. Suzuki, to Lee Schlitt. He is the son of Rita and Steven Keele of Cape Girardeau and Ken Schlitt of Oran, Mo. Suzuki is a 1999 graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor's degree in agribusiness from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is an account executive at the Southeast Missourian...

Dr. and Mrs. David Yingling of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Beth Yingling, to Jesse Brandon Saupe. He is the son of Thomas and Berla Strong of Cape Girardeau and Rick Saupe of Jackson. Yingling expects to receive a degree in general studies from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at A.P.P.L.E. Paperwork Project...

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Boyd of Fayetteville, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Michelle Boyd, to Jeffrey Thomas Miller. He is the son of Hershel and Barbara Miller of Cape Girardeau. Boyd expects to graduate in May from Clayton College and State University in Morrow, Ga., where she is majoring in biology with a pre-med emphasis. She is a fragrance vendor for Liz Claiborne...

Mike and Tami Williamson and James Ruble II, all of Jackson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Nicole Ruble, to Shawn Michael Hinkebein. He is the son of Ennis and Janell Hinkebein II of Jackson. Ruble is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Subway in Jackson...

Wesley and Bobbie Gray of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kyla Danielle Gray, to Michael Ray Workman. He is the son of Eddie and Connie Workman of Scott City. Gray is a 2001 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at J.C. Penney Styling Salon...

Larry and Annette Armijo of Fort Worth, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Renee Armijo, to Joseph Chadd Myers. He is the son of William and Charla Myers of Jackson. Armijo is a 1998 graduate of Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas, and a 2003 graduate of ATI-Graphic Design in Hurst, Texas...

Melissa Anne Williams and Joel Shane Thomas announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Betty Williams of Marble Hill, Mo., and Bob Williams of Fredericktown, Mo. Thomas is the son of Carolyn Thomas of East Cape Girardeau, Ill., and Joe Nehrt of Chester, Ill...

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Donner of North Tonawanda, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Donner of Cape Girardeau, to the Rev. Mark Schlamann of Pettibone, N.D. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schlamann of Dorchester, Neb. Donner is a 1982 graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School in Sanborn, N.Y. She is employed at Target...

BENTON, Mo. -- Susan Kramer of Springfield, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Brianne Kay Kramer, to 2nd Lt. Lucas Paul Choate. He is the son of Rick and Tenea Choate of Spokane Valley, Wash., formerly of Benton. Kramer is a 2000 graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield. She received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004...

OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Randy and Toni Foster of Olive Branch announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth Foster, to Paul Adrian Aguila. He is the son of Guadalupe and Evelyne Aguila of Olive Branch. Foster received an associate's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital...

Lisa Hahn and Patrick McGill of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Aufdenberg, to Tony Swain. He is the son of Jane Swain and Mike and Alice Swain, all of Chaffee. Aufdenberg is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School, attended Three Rivers Community College and Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Victor E. and Leticia Patterson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Leticia Mae Patterson, to Charles Vincent Strassburger. He is the son of Vincent and Susie Strassburger of St. Louis. Patterson is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a manager with Drury Hotels...

Gary and Mary Underwood of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Anne Underwood, to Douglas Alexander Edwards. He is the son of Douglas and Kaye Edwards of Cape Girardeau. Underwood is pursuing a degree in dental hygiene at St. Louis Community College...

Heather Ann Spry and Nathan Lee Brown of Jackson announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Sherry Roberson of Ashburn, Va. He is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronnie Brown of Jackson. Spry is a 2001 graduate of Calvary Christian Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis. She is employed at Dominion Title and Escrow Services in Cape Girardeau...

Glenda Davis of Chaffee, Mo., and Ronnie Conklin of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Renee Conklin, to Jeffery Loren Street. He is the son of Mike and Helen Liesemeyer of Dongola, Ill., and Loren and Barb Street of Joppa, Ill...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Jim and Rhonda Emerson of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Tyree Brook Emerson, to Jeremy Wayne Chapman. He is the son of Darla Chapman of Cape Girardeau and Wayne Chapman of Chaffee. Emerson is a 2000 graduate of Chaffee High School, and received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in August...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Julie Poirot and Raymond Roberts announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Cindy Poirot of Nashville, Ill., and the late John Poirot. Roberts is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Roberts of Sikeston. Poirot is a 1998 graduate of Nashville Community High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the university...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- John and Judy Boland of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Erin Boland, to Michael Edward Winchester. He is the son of Robert and Lori Maddox of Advance. Boland is employed at home. Winchester is employed at Maddox Masonry...