Engagements from June 2005

J. Kent and Ann Eggers of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Alice Eggers, to Jeffrey Ray Morris, both of Jackson. He is the son of Myra Morris of Jackson and David Morris of Foley, Ala. Eggers is a 1999 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She is enrolled in the radiologic technology program at Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Wal-Mart Pharmacy in Jackson...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Carroll and Jane Drake of Sikeston announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Lynn Drake, to Robert Charles Ressel. He is the son of Robert and Betty Ressel of Kelso, Mo. Drake is a graduate of Sikeston High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is a teacher with Sikeston School District...

Harry and Loida Springmeyer of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Springmeyer Smith of Woodstock, Ga., to Colin Ashford Greene. He is the son of David and Nancy Greene of Stone Mountain, Ga...

Steven and Carol Horst of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Emily Horst, to Jason Michael Jones. He is the son of Steve and Patti Jones of Jackson. Horst is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004. She is employed at Procter & Gamble...

Betty Phillips of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Angela Kay Phillips, to Randy Joseph Whitticre. He is the son of Larry and Melinda Whitticre of Cape Girardeau. Phillips is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in child development from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed at Kies Eye Center and at Domino's Pizza...

Brad and Shari Eggimann of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylie Eggimann, to Floyd Scholz. He is the son of Marilyn Scholz of Jackson, formerly of Scott City, and the late Jerry Scholz. Eggimann received a bachelor of science degree in agribusiness from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Specialized Office Services Inc...

BENTON, Mo. -- John and Sandra Nelson of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Diane Nelson, to Danny Lee Boley. He is the son of Roxanna Boley of Morley, Mo., and Kenny Boley of Oran, Mo. Nelson is a 2003 graduate of Kelly High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is a dispatcher for Scott County E-911...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Steve Seyer and Darlene Seyer of Chaffee and Mike and Connie Cossou of Kelso, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Abbigail Anne Seyer and Clark Aaron Cossou. Seyer is a 1999 graduate of Chaffee High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed at Bootheel Counseling Services in Sikeston, Mo...

Frank L. and Donna K. Bollinger of Sedgewickville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mariah Kay Bollinger, to Jeffrey Wayne Stevens, both of Jackson. He is the son of Ted P. and Judy K. Clark of Jackson, and the late Marion W. Stevens of Marble Hill, Mo...

Kenneth and Amy Blattel of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy Michelle Blattel, to Nicholas John Dannenmueller. He is the son of Jack and Juanita Dannenmueller of Scott City. Blattel received a bachelor of science degree in finance from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a commercial credit analyst at Montgomery Bank...

Rick Drum and Lisa Drum of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Nicole Drum, to Troy Michael Nussbaum. He is the son of T.L. and Lisa Nussbaum of Whitewater. Drum is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive an information reporting technology certificate from St. Louis Community College at Meramec in 2006. She is employed at Buchheit in Jackson...

Julious Myers Jr. and Teresa Myers of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Lynne Myers, to Matthew Bryan Lomedico. He is the son of Mike and Sherrie Lomedico of Jackson. Myers received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2005. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Jim and Margaret Arteme of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Renea Arteme, to Christopher Lyman Moore of St. Louis. He is the son of James and Katherine Moore of Cape Girardeau. Arteme received a degree in nutrition and dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University, and did a dietetic internship with St. ...

Gene Burton and Grace Burton of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Renee Burton, to Christopher James Hager. He is the son of James Hager and Elizabeth Hager of Cape Girardeau. Burton is a 1998 graduate of Central High School. She is a cashier at Save-A-Lot...

Donald and Carol Dean of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian Marie Dean, to Stephen Louis Hoell. He is the son of Robert and Gail Hoell of Fulton, Mo. Dean received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and religious studies from Westminster College at Fulton in 2004. She is pursuing a master's of education in elementary school counseling...

David James and Debra James of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan James, to Brandon Blattner. He is the son of Ty Blattner and Lori Blattner of Cape Girardeau. Blattner is employed at Blattner Steel. A Sept. 3 wedding is planned...

M.G. and Sandra Cook of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Kay White, to John Franklin Smith. He is the son of John and Gladys Smith of Scott City. White is also the daughter of the late Ronald White. White is a 1995 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau...

Kenneth and Carolyn Jansen of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Jane Jansen, to Jason Michael Stroehlein, both of Carbondale, Colo. He is the son of Roger and Debbie Stroehlein of Cobden, Ill. Jansen is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed by Roaring Forks Family Physicians in Carbondale...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Bridget Nicole Wiseman and Glenn Ray Epps III announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Tim and Annette Wiseman of Leopold, Mo., and Ken and Tonya Brewer of Advance. Epps is the son of Glenn and Julie Epps of Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allgood of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Elisabeth Allgood, to Toby Ryan Hendrix. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hendrix of Jackson. Allgood attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is assistant manager at Barnes & Noble Booksellers...

Calvin and Evelyn Diebold of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Rochelle Diebold, to Ryan Christopher LeGrand. He is the son of Ronald and Sharon LeGrand of Scott City. Diebold is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University, pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O. Staten of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Malaika Nikol, to William Timothy Chavous III. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones of Lindenwood, N.J. Staten is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri in St. Louis, and is a member of the management team...

John and Diane Bolen of Oak Ridge and Donna Bolen of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeanna Bolen, to Colby Lohman. He is the son of Bob Lohman and Debby Litz of Jackson. Bolen is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in physical education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Watch Me Grow Daycare...

Bruce and Betsy Odle of Columbia, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Elissa Odle, to James Gladish, both of Columbia. He is the son of Jim and Sally Gladish of Jackson. Odle is a 1997 graduate of Hickman High School, and received a degree in cosmetology from Merrell University in Jefferson City, Mo. She is owner of Studio E Hair Salon and Day Spa...

Brian and Lisa Burger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ann Miller, to Matthew Theodore Diebold. He is the son of Gary and Diana Diebold of Jackson. Miller received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed with Woodland School District in Marble Hill, Mo...

Patricia Powell of Cape Girardeau and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Copeland of Matthews, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Carrie Dawn Powell and Robert Lee Copeland. Powell is a 1996 graduate of New Madrid County Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is a respiratory therapist at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Ted and Lisa Hooker of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Eloise Hooker, to Wayne Aaron Sykes, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Janet Sykes of Scott City and the late Wayne Sykes. Hooker is a 1999 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Bank of America...