Engagements from May 2005

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Sadie Nichole Hornbuckle announces the engagement of her parents, Priscilla Nichole Wicker and Christopher Paul Hornbuckle of Chaffee. Wicker is the daughter of Anna Wicker of Chaffee, and the late Fred Wicker. Hornbuckle is the son of Cheryl and Ronnie Pruett of Chaffee and Ted and Karen Hornbuckle of Advance, Mo...

Richard and Belinda Pelikan of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelyn Elizabeth Pelikan, to Christopher James Morton. He is the son of Lynn and Robyn Morton of Jackson. Pelikan is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2004 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a special services teacher at Hillsboro Senior High School...

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bishop of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Laura Bishop, to Clayton Lee Blankenship. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Blankenship of Whitewater. Bishop is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a pharmacy assistant at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

Joseph and Ruth Rose of Collinsville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jo Rose, to Jonathan Richard Davis, both of Crump. He is the son of Donald Davis of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Terry and Susan Green of Crump. Rose is a 1995 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill. She is employed in patient registration at Southeast Missouri Hospital and is a sales associate at K's Merchandise in Cape Girardeau...

ZALMA, Mo. -- Bruce and Tina Huffman of Zalma and Keith Campbell of St. Peters, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika Campbell, to Tab Slaughter. He is the son of Gary and Marla Slaughter of Wynne, Ark., and Bobby and Vicki Fowler of Hughes Springs, Texas. Campbell is formerly of Oran, Mo...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Jack and Bernice Atkins of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Dawn Atkins, to Mark Steven Lueder, both of Whitewater. He is the son of Arthur Lueder Jr. of Cape Girardeau, and the late Marion Lueder. Atkins is a 1998 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed at Chaffee Head Start...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Roger and Sheryl Vandeven of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwendolyn Sue Vandeven, to Joseph Adam Long, both of Marble Hill. He is the son of Joyce Long of Marble Hill, and the late J.L. Long. Vandeven is a 2000 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a bachelor's degree in health science from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004. She is a nuclear medicine technologist at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Donald and Florence Steffens of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Steffens, to Ryan Matthew Kutz. He is the son of Ronald and Barbara Kutz of Perryville. Steffens is a 2002 graduate of Perryville High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Concordia University in Seward, Neb., in May 2006...

Rick and Debi Chastain of Jackson and Dr. Peter Gordon of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Johanna Beth Gordon, to Joshua Tyler Brooks. He is the son of the Rev. Gary and Jennie Brooks of Ballwin, Mo. Gordon is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in therapeutic recreation from Southwest Baptist University. She is program manager with Willows Way Inc. in St. Charles, Mo...

Rick and Debi Chastain of Jackson and Dr. Peter Gordon of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerrie Michele Gordon, to Christopher David Katz. He is the son of Eve Katz and Gary Katz of Omaha, Neb. Gordon is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Southwest Baptist University in 2004, and is pursuing a master's degree in special education. She is employed at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo...

Gene and Michelle Dewrock of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Michelle Dewrock, to Richard Lyle Ogles. He is the son of Jerry and Jane Ogles of Cape Girardeau. Dewrock is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Southeast Missouri State University in December...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Rick and Bonnie Duncan of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Elizabeth Duncan, to Andrew Paul Exler. He is the son of Lee and Pam Exler of Cape Girardeau. Duncan is a 1996 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a master of science degree in physical therapy. She is employed at Horizon Club (Alliance Care) in Deerfield Beach, Fla...

Mr. and Mrs. Lowery Q. Germany of Jackson, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Walton Germany, to Andrew Robert Ostrenga. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ostrenga of Cape Girardeau. Germany is a 2000 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School, and a 2004 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she is pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy...

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Buchheit of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Marie Buchheit, to Adam Lynn Baker. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Baker of Marble Hill, Mo. Buchheit is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed with Perry County School District as a kindergarten teacher at Perryville Elementary School...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Dennis and Marilyn Baker of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise N. Baker, to Casey R. Myers, both of Independence, Mo. He is the son of Robert and Terry Myers of Marble Hill. Baker received an associate degree in interior design from Patricia Stevens College in St. Louis. She is in retail management training with Starbucks Corp. in Lees Summit, Mo...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Brian and Jo Ann Barrett of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Bryanna Lynne Barrett, to Dustin Everett Wareing. He is the son of Everett and Twyla Wareing of Thebes, Ill. Barrett is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in agribusiness/ equine science from Murray State University in Murray, Ky., in December. She is employed at Famous-Barr...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Don and Donna Gowen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jo Gowen, to Chad Bennie Upchurch. He is the son of Robert and Beverly Upchurch of Marble Hill, Mo. Gowen is a 2000 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is an account executive with the Banner Press in Marble Hill...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Steavens of Salem, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Steavens, to Brant Blackburn of Salem, formerly of Cairo, Ill. He is the son of Christine and Mark Garner of Mounds, Ill., and Courtney and Teresa Blackburn of Ullin, Ill...

Steven and Suzanne Smith of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Rebecca Smith, to Matthew Kenton Anders. He is the son of Joe and Shannon Anders of Cape Girardeau. Smith is a graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University. She recently completed a nine-month dietetic internship through Murray State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in nutrition...

Joe and Vicki Rodriguez of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Dawn Rodriguez, to George Calvin Trout IV. He is the son of George and Deloris Trout III of Charleston, Miss. Rodriguez is a 1997 graduate of Central High School. ...

Malcolm D. Mullin of Keokuk, Iowa, announces the engagement of his daughter, Beth Ann Mullin, to Joseph David Lage. He is the son of Wally and Dori Lage of Cape Girardeau. Mullin is a 1990 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Iowa in 1995, and a bachelor of science degree in medicine from the university in 1997. She is a senior regulatory affairs specialist with Abbott Laboratories of Chicago...

Ken and Kayla Huffman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Leanne Nicole Huffman, to Bradley Todd Isaac. He is the son of Don and Donna Isaac of Cape Girardeau. Huffman is a 1993 graduate of Zalma High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical education and a master's degree in school counseling from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a counselor with Jackson School District at North Elementary...

Jim and Suzie Vickery of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Suzanne Vickery, to Matthew Edward Worley, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Jerry and Dottie Worley of Cape Girardeau. Vickery is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame High School, and a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is a reading specialist with Jennings School District...

David and Gail Kunz of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Clarkson Kunz, to Joseph Edward Hesselbach. He is the son of Ronald and Mary Howard of Little Rock, Ark., and Michael Hesselbach of Chicago. Kunz is a 1997 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a master of accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. She expects to graduate from Washington University School of Law in May 2006...

Rod and Peggy Williams of Bremerton, Wash., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sylana Renae Wehmer, to Chad Timothy Bard. He is the son of Patty and Mitch Herod of Cape Girardeau and Tim Bard of East Prairie, Mo. Wehmer is a 1992 graduate of Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Wash. She is a dental assistant...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Deanna McOwan of Alton, Ill., announces the engagement of her daughter, Tonya Meredith McOwan, to Bruce Wayne Anglin Jr., both of Chaffee. He is the son of Bruce and Star Anglin of Chaffee. McOwan is a graduate of Alton High School. She is employed at Gilster-Mary Lee...

OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Roy and Debbie Hurd of Knoxville, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Dawn Hurd, to Kenneth Scott Stiff. He is the son of Kenny and Teresa Stiff of Olive Branch. Hurd is a graduate of Halls High School and Tennessee School of Travel. She is employed at ORNL Federal Credit Union in Knoxville...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Robert and Annabel Engelen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Marie Engelen, to Christopher Domnic Brown, both of Whitewater. He is the son of Kenneth and Mary Jane Brown of Marble Hill, Mo. Engelen is a 2002 graduate of Leopold High School. She received an associate's degree in general studies from Mineral Area College in 2004. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Bill and Bonnie Woods of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Louise Woods, to Adam Scott Jennings. He is the son of Gary and Becky Jennings of Magnolia, Ark. Woods is a 1997 graduate of Rockbridge High School in Columbia, and a 2001 graduate of Central Methodist College at Fayette, Mo. She is employed by Odyssey Pharmaceuticals...

Donna and George Plumb of Cape Girardeau and Kenneth and Kathleen Dowton of Ocala, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Noel Dowton, to Darrin Edwin Sides, both of Fairfield, Calif. He is the son of LaDonna and Steven Murphy of Cape Girardeau and Darrell and Ellen Jane Sides of Niagara Falls, Canada...

The engagement of Julie A. Cagle and Kevin I. Connell is announced by their daughters, Elizabeth and Jessica Cagle and Taylor and August Connell. Cagle is an interior designer with Rust & Martin Inc. Connell is self-employed. A June wedding is planned at Hanover Lutheran Church...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Larry and Brenda Schmidt of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Rose Schmidt, to Chad Aaron Price, both of St. Peters, Mo. He is the son of Ethan and Wendy Price of Owensboro, Ky. Schmidt is a 1996 graduate of St. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stallings of Jackson and Claude Vance of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Marie Vance, to Cpl. Chad Christopher McCormick. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCormick of Marble Hill. Vance is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is assistant manager at Dairy Queen in Fruitland...

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Trower of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jonna Nicole Trower, to Zane McClard. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClard of Jackson. Trower is a 2000 graduate of Hannibal High School. She received a degree in marketing management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004...

Michelle Evans of Cape Girardeau and Stephen Wright of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura C. Wright, to Eric M. Hampton. He is the son of Jerry and Betty Hampton of Cape Girardeau. Wright is a graduate of Central High School. She is manager at Hamburger Express...

Kevin and Mary Hiler of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ann Hiler, to James Dayton Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ron and Robin Seabaugh of Charleston, Mo. Hiler is a 2000 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Cingular Wireless...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sandra Laurich of New Bloomfield, Mo., and Michael Goff of Holts Summit, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lee Goff, to Dr. Andrew Burton Boldrey, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Gregory and Kathy Boldrey of Sikeston...

Orville and Gwen Thoma of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christy Lee Thoma, to Kyle David Eggers of Nashville, Tenn. He is the son of Carl and Brenda Eggers of Perryville, Mo. Thoma is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is a nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

BELL CITY, Mo. -- Jim and Vicki Crawford of Benton, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brecca Crawford, to Jacob Jenkins. He is the son of Clyde and Karen Jenkins of Bell City. Crawford is a graduate of Benton High School, and is pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway...

Tom and Cheryl Dameron of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Dameron, to Dustin Lee Baker. He is the son of Butch and Debbie Baker of Jackson. Dameron is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at First Midwest Bank and at Country Mart in Jackson...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- John and Carla Kuehn III of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Elizabeth Kuehn, to Jeremy Paul Triller. He is the son of Gilbert and Debra Triller Jr. of Perryville. Kuehn is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School, and expects to complete her EMT-B in 2005. She is employed at Independence Square and Court...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Pete and Kim Kluesner of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Christy Elizabeth Kluesner, to Barry Duane Ziegler. He is the son of Randy Ziegler and Pam and Mike Jett of Sikeston, Mo. Kluesner is a 2003 graduate of Kelly High School at Benton, Mo. She is pursuing an associate's degree in respiratory therapy at Mineral Area College. She is employed at Kluesner Electric...

Mark and Joy Owens of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridgett Baker, to Justin Green. He is the son of Daniel and Melody Green of Jackson. Baker is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Drury Inn Inc...

Brandy Lee Green and Stanley Warren McIntire Jr. of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. She is the daughter of the late Leroy and Betty Green of Patton, Mo. McIntire is the son of Stanley and Charlotte McIntire of Gulf Port, Miss. Green is a 1997 graduate of Meadow Heights High School in Patton, and received a bachelor of science degree in mass communication from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is an account executive at Fox 23 KBSI and WB 49 WDKA...

Susan and Mark Jackson and Steve and Tammy Thiele of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Nichole Sheree Thiele, to Chad Andrew Clippard. He is the son of Stanley and Evelyn Clippard of Jackson. Thiele is a 1997 graduate of Central High School. ...