Engagements from April 2005

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- John and Debby Broshuis of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Suzanne Broshuis, to Andrew William Landewee. He is the son of Glen and Nancy Landewee of Leopold. Broshuis is a 1999 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003...

Roger and Linda Suedekum of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lynne Suedekum, to Tyson Matthew Suhre. He is the son of Bill and Lynn Suhre of Cape Girardeau. Suedekum is a graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University, and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from William Woods University. She is a fourth grade teacher at Alma Schrader School...

Harold and Lina Stroder of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Angel Nicole Stroder, to Cole Randal Burton. He is the son of Mary Burton of Cape Girardeau and Randy Burton of Belleville, Ill. Stroder is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a degree in liberal arts from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed in sales with Nextel...

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vogel of Scott City and Carol Vogel of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Rose Vogel, to Donnie Gene Wiley. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jan van der Wel of Scott City and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Essner of Cape Girardeau...

Steve Essner and Kim Essner of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ann Essner, to Philip James Fry, both of Lago Vista, Texas. He is the son of Jim and Christine Fry of Kyle, Texas. Essner received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. She is a registered nurse at Meridell Achievement Center in Liberty Hill, Texas...

Jim and Jo Ella Finley of Ironton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Lynne Finley, to Michael Todd Skelton, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Bill and Paula Skelton of Scott City. Finley is a 1987 graduate of Arcadia Valley High School in Ironton. ...

Duane Floyd of Jackson announces the engagement of his daughter, Angie K. Floyd, to Robert L. "Bob" Crader Jr., both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Angie Crader of St. Louis, and the late Robert Crader. Floyd is also the daughter of the late Becky Floyd...

M.G. and Sandi Cook of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jo Cook, to Ronald Harold Watson Jr. He is the son of Ron and Shirley Watson of Kelso, Mo. Cook is a 2003 graduate of Scott City High School, and is attending Murray State University. She is employed at Goody's Family Clothing in Murray...

Gary and Patty Matlock of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, April Matlock, to Charles Meyer, both of Jackson. He is the son of Linda Meyer of Brewer, Mo., and the late Robert Meyer of Frohna, Mo. Matlock is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Dennis Bowen of Riverton, Ill., announces the engagement of his daughter, Michelle Renee Bowen, to Joshua David Hopkins. He is the son of David and Theresa Hopkins of Jackson. Bowen is a 2000 graduate of Riverton High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in education from Culver-Stockton College in 2004...

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mark and Marsha Hart of Charleston announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Denise Hart, to Ryan Keith Paul Dennis. He is the son of Pete and Carol Dennis of Oran, Mo. Hart is a 1997 graduate of Charleston High School. ...

BENTON, Mo. -- Jim and Jane Jordan of Jefferson City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jody Christine Jordan, to Matthew Eugene Essner. He is the son of Larry and Betty Essner of Benton. Jordan is a 1997 graduate of Jefferson City High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. She is the on-premise sales manager for Major Brands in Columbia...

Gary and Linda Littlepage of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Ann Littlepage, to Matthew Stephen Schonhoff, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Steve and Beverly Schonhoff of Oak Ridge. Littlepage is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004. She is an occupational therapist with EnduraCare at Parklane Care and Rehab in Wentzville, Mo...

John and Linda Lombard of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayme Ann Lombard, to Michael James Abbott. He is the son of Rose Smith of Sikeston, Mo. Lombard received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by the state of Missouri Department of Social Services Division of Child Enforcement in Jefferson City...

MCCLURE, Ill. -- David and Linda Stevens of McClure, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne Elaine Stevens, to Spencer Alan Wills. He is the son of Alan and Lana Wills of Jackson. Stevens is a 2000 graduate of Shawnee High School, a 2002 graduate of Shawnee Community College, and expects to receive a degree in social work from Southern Illinois University this fall. She is employed at Sara Lee Bakery...

Bradley and Dee Dee Stevens of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Linzy Stevens, to Nathan Andrew Meade of West Plains, Mo. He is the son of the Rev. David and Susan Meade of Houston, Mo. Stevens is a 2003 graduate of Central High School, and is majoring in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the university...

PERKINS, Mo. -- Lynn and Olivia Burlison of Perkins announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Dawn Nussbaum, to Bradley Linn Stotler. He is the son of Ann Stotler of Cape Girardeau and Lee and Carole Stotler of Marble Hill, Mo. Nussbaum is a 1995 graduate of Oran High School in Oran, Mo., and received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. She is a deputy with Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department...

William and Laura Peffley of Springfield, Ill., and retired Air Force Maj. Ronald Doughty of Pekin, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Jeanne Doughty of Jackson, to Timothy Austin Stroder. He is the son of Lonnie and Susan Stroder of Jackson...

Steven and Marsha Beamon of Gallatin, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Penny Lee Beamon, to Andrew Wayne Green. He is the son of Rick and Dorothy Green of Whitewater. Beamon expects to receive a degree in elementary education from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn., in May...

ORAN, Mo. -- Glenn and Susan Nothdurft of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Nothdurft, to Brandon Pylate of Jackson. He is the son of Penny Green of Jackson and Jerry Pylate of Caruthersville, Mo. Nothdurft received a master's degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004. She teaches English at Hickman High School in Columbia, and will teach French at Jackson High School this fall...

Brian and Sherry Bliss of Carthage, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Bliss of St. Louis, to Jared Rouggly of Florissant, Mo. He is the son of Mike and Cindy Rouggly of Jackson. Bliss received a degree in medical massage science from Missouri College in St. Louis. She is a massage therapist at Central Clayton Chiropractic in Clayton, Mo...

Scott and Edna McNabb of Munford, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie McNabb, to Rhett Hornback, both of Belleville, Ill. He is the son of Joe Hornback of Jackson and Kimberly Hornback of Cape Girardeau. McNabb is a 2003 graduate of Munford High School...

J.B. and Juanita Pounds of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Anita Tonnette Pounds, to Frentress James Williams Jr. He is the son of Frentress and Sandra Williams Sr. of Charleston, Mo. Pounds is a 1999 graduate of South Pemiscot High School, and a 2002 graduate of the practical nursing program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is a licensed practical nurse at the Lutheran Home...

Jody Kelly of Cranston, R.I., and Peter Kelly of Kirksville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Cathleen Kelly, to John Alexander Hornback. He is the son of Richard Hornback of Leavenworth, Kan., and Leslie Browse of Shingletown, Calif...

David and Linda Mason of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Lovia Mason of Overland Park, Kan., to Javier Francisco Aldrete. He is the son of Epigmenio and Maria Aldrete of Kansas City, Mo. Mason is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame High School, and received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. She is a graphic artist at Stouse Inc...

Tom and Sharon Hinkebein of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Nichole Hinkebein, to Mark David Anderson. He is the son of Brian and Diane Anderson of Jackson. Hinkebein expects to receive a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed in the nurse residency program at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Gale and Sandy Crites of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Crites, to Corey Nenninger. He is the son of Cyril and Catherine Nenninger of Leopold, Mo. Crites is a 1994 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in social work in 1998. She is employed at Cultural Exchange Network in Jackson...

FROHNA, Mo. -- Thomas and Gail Clampitt of Frohna announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwendolyn Clampitt, to Joseph Day. He is the son of Johnny Day and Erma Day of Nevada, Mo. Clampitt is a 2001 graduate of Jefferson Community College. She is employed at MidAmerica Hotels Corp...

THEBES, Ill. -- Cliff and Pat Edwards of Thebes announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Lynn Edwards, to ET3 Jonathan Stephen Huffman. He is the son of Steve and Daphene Huffman of Thebes. Edwards is a senior at Egyptian High School in Tamms, Ill. She is employed at Cat in the Cream in Cape Girardeau...

FRIEDHEIM, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wibbenmeyer of Friedheim announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Ann Wibbenmeyer, to Jonathan Mark Gregory II, both of Chicago. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Gregory of Traverse City, Mich. Wibbenmeyer is a 1994 graduate of Oak Ridge High School at Oak Ridge. ...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Steve and Beverly Filer of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Bianca Starr Martin, to Ryan Scott Livingston, both of St. Louis. Livingston is the son of John and Mary Livingston of Whitewater. Martin is a 2002 graduate of Woodland High School. She will begin the Healing Arts Center Massage Therapy Program in July...

Gary Larkins of Jackson announces the engagement of his daughter, KeLeigh Nicole Larkins, to Bobby Joe Thorne. He is the son of Karen Blumenberg of Oak Ridge and Billy Thorne Sr. of Chaffee, Mo. Larkins is also the daughter of the late Barbara Holmes of Batesville, Ark...