Engagements from October 2004

Carl and Donna Eakins of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynne Eakins, to Bryan David Copeland. He is the son of John and Doris Copeland of Keithville, La. Eakins is a 1992 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 1997. She is a senior marketing coordinator with Carter and Burgess Inc. in Dallas, Texas...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Kenneth and Evelyn Birkman of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Dawn Birkman of Cape Girardeau, to Tanner Carter Baggett. He is the son of Daniel and Cheryl Baggett of Delta. Birkman is a 2001 graduate of Advance High School, and is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in media studies at Southeast Missouri State University. She is an office assistant in the provost's office at Southeast...

Charley and Barbara Marbut of Greenville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Marbut, to Joel Sander. He is the son of Roland and Sharon Sander of Gordonville. Marbut received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from St. Louis University in 1999, and a master's degree in physical therapy from St. Louis University in 2000. She is a traveling physical therapist with Rehab Systems...

ORAN, Mo. -- John and Faye Jones of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Teresa Elizabeth Jones, to Ryan Franklin McKee. He is the son of Toledo and Betty McKee of Painton, Mo. Jones is a 1998 graduate of Oran High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is the agriculture, lime and fertilizer inspector for state of Missouri...

ORAN, Mo. -- Michael and Linda Wheeler of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Irmina Wheeler, to William D. Loper Jr. He is the son of Brenda Rhodes of Oran. Wheeler is a 2000 graduate of Oran High School. She is human resource manager at Wheeler Steel Works Inc. at Morley, Mo...

Paul and Mary Beth Vrbosky of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Joy Vrbosky, to Brian Robin Staton, both of Boulder, Colo. He is the son of Robin and Nancy Staton of Dahlgren, Va. Vrbosky is a 1994 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Gary and Diane Laurentius of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Laurentius, to Marcus Birk. He is the son of DeWayne and Susan Birk of Burfordville. Laurentius is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at RW School Supply...

Dale and Connie Hahs of Overland Park, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Autumn Hahs, to Kevin James Waters. He is the son of Dennis and Diana Waters of Overland Park. The Hahs are formerly of Cape Girardeau. Hahs is attending Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. She is employed at Bank of Blue Valley...

Heather Diane Kronmueller and Jeremiah Michael Waters, formerly of Cape Girardeau, announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Don and Joyce Kronmueller of Lees Summit, Mo. Waters is the son of David and Connie Waters of Farmington, Mo., and Rustin and Robin Hafen of Howell, N.J...

Gona Salo and Maria Lina Sanchez of Morungaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, announce the engagement of their daughter, Silvana Sanchez, to Robert Bryan White, both of Valinhos, Brazil. He is the son of Bob and Wylene White of Cape Girardeau. Sanchez is a graduate of E.E.P.G. Monsenhor Honorio Henrique Bernades Nache, and received a doctor of dentistry from Universidada Paulista in Campinas, Brazil. She is currently taking advanced dental courses...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Larry and Glenda Pobst of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Lanette Pobst, to Jason Scott Berry. He is the son of Steven and Luann Berry of Madisonville, Tenn. Pobst is a 1990 graduate of Chaffee High School and a 1995 graduate of Barnes College of Nursing. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Danny and Becky Winschel of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Ann Winschel, to Andrew Michael Dunaway, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mike and Mary Etta Dunaway of Cape Girardeau. Winschel received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is a second grade teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Jackson...

Thomas and April Rhodes of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rhodes, to Christopher Scott McQuay. He is the son of Scott and Brenda McQuay of Cape Girardeau. Rhodes is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Schnucks...

Dana Morrow and Robert and Sue Morrow, all of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica M. Morrow, to Joshua E. Carter. He is the son of Gary and Sandra Carter of Cape Girardeau. Morrow is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in December...

Michael and Debbera Miller of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Michelle Miller, to Hermanus Josias Louw of St. Louis. He is the son of Herman and Susan Louw of Middleberg, South Africa. Miller received a bachelor of arts degree in biology from St. Louis University. She expects to receive a juris doctor from Southern Illinois University in May. She has accepted employment with the law firm of Sandberg, Phoenix and von Gontard in St. Louis after graduation...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Donald and Clara Essner of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Essner, to Airman 1st Class Jeremy Bey. He is the son of Kurt and Jody Bey of O'Fallon, Mo., and Jeff and Dawn Smith of Cape Girardeau. Essner is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She is majoring in early childhood education at Southwest Missouri State University...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- John and Suzanne Connell of Mounds announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Connell Goins, to Bryan Curry. He is the son of Terry and Jeanie Curry of Villa Ridge, Ill. Goins is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration at Southeast Missouri State University...