Engagements from March 2006

John and Anne Moyer of Kennett, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire A. Moyer, to Mark Rigdon, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of John and Carol Fisher of Kennett. Moyer is a 2001 graduate of Kennett High School, and received a degree in family life from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is employed at Cingular Wireless...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- George and Minnie Green of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina R. Green, to Robert R. Macklem, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of James and Shirley Macklem of Kuttawa, Ky. Green is a 1996 graduate of Advance High School. She is employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Jackson...

Cindi Crites of Jackson and Kenny Hobeck of Daisy announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Lyn Hobeck, to Jered Lee Roberts, both of Bloomsdale, Mo. He is the son of Gary and Donna Roberts of Glenallen, Mo. Hobeck is a graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a service specialist II with Edward Jones in St. Louis...

Patricia Chandler of Marble Hill, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Amy Chandler, to Eric Niedbalski, both of Arnold, Mo. He is the son of Richard and Sylvia Niedbalski of Jackson. Chandler is also the daughter of the late John Chandler...

Barb Wishart and John Lesar of Cape Girardeau and Barry and Kathy Wishart of Cassopolis, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Wishart, to Shannon McIntosh, both of Chaffee, Mo. He is the son of Michael McIntosh of Cape Girardeau and Deborah and Alex Gonzaque of Chaffee...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Eddens of Oakville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Ann Eddens, to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Ray Gentry. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gentry of Sikeston. Eddens is a graduate of Nerinx Hall High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia. ...

UNIONTOWN, Mo. -- Gene and Tina Guengerich of Manito, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn R. Guengerich, to Daniel P. Winningham of Burlington, Wis. He is the son of Paul and Diane Winningham of Uniontown. Guengerich received a bachelor of science degree in education from Concordia University in Mequon, Wis., in 2005...

Donald and Sherry Curran of Conway, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Bernadette Curran, to John Albritton. He is the son of Ron and Fran Albritton of Conway. Mrs. Curran is formerly of Cape Girardeau. Curran is a 2001 graduate of Conway High School, and received a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Central Arkansas. She is attending the University of Arkansas-Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law...

Jarred and Thelma East of Cabool, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Dionne East, to Jay Michael Pierce. He is the son of Howard and Denise Pierce of Cape Girardeau. East is a 2001 graduate of Cabool High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in conservation and wildlife management from College of the Ozarks in 2005. She is a naturalist with Missouri Department of Conservation at Rockwood Reservation Nature Center in Wildwood, Mo...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Richard and Carol Hodge of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Caroline Hodge, to Jason David Morgan. He is the son of Lisa Shaffer of Chaffee. Hodge is a 2001 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is a manager trainee with Hertz Corp. in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Wendy L. Borgfield and William A. Wilson of Chaffee announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Laura Liley of Grassy, Mo., and the late Larry Borgfield. Wilson is the son of Jim and Judy Keller of Chaffee. Borgfield is a 1994 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at RM Coco in Cape Girardeau...

Keith and Deana VanScyoc of Farina, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelisha Diane VanScyoc, to Billy Jackson Amos. He is the son of LaDena Nelson of Cape Girardeau, and the late Billy Amos. An April 22 wedding is planned at the Southern Baptist Church in Farina...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- David and Karen Trankle of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Marie Agnes Trankle, to Jason Patrick McDonough. He is the son of Jim and Linda McDonough of Zalma, Mo. Trankle is a 2002 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a two-year certificate as a general administrative assistant from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration. She is employed at Elder Care of Marble Hill, Mo...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Mark and Barbara Allen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Marie Allen, to David Anthony Brown. He is the son of Kenneth and Mary Jane Brown of Marble Hill, Mo. Allen is a 2005 graduate of Woodland High School, and is pursuing a degree in nursing at Mineral Area College. She is employed at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau...

Linda Miller of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Carrie Ann Miller, to Lee Robert Neumann. He is the son of Martin and Sue Neumann of Jackson. Miller is also the daughter of the late Raymond Miller. Miller is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed with Manpower...

Rick and Donna Sheren of Bell City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie M. Sheren, to Joseph C. Shuffit of Jackson. He is the son of Stanley L. Shuffit. Sheren attended Scott City High School. Shuffit is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Rubbermaid...

Ernest and Marilyn Russell of Jonesboro, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Susan Russell, to Travis Dean Burger. He is the son of Mike and Judy Burger of Scott City. Russell is a graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School, and received a degree in human learning from the University of Tennessee-Martin in 2004. She is a teacher at Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg, Mo...

Mike and Kathy Smith of Monroe, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Smith, to Jason Beltz. He is the son of Daryl and Leshia Beltz of Waxhaw, N.C. Smith is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a graduate of Stanly Community College Cosmetology program in North Carolina...

Joseph and Kathleen Sanchez of DeSoto, Mo., and Silverio and Deborah Pagano of Olathe, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Pagano, to Bradley Mueth. He is the son of Hal and Kathleen Mueth of Prairie du Rocher, Ill. Pagano is a 2000 graduate of St. Pius X High School, and received a bachelor of arts degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau...

Scott and Sondra Elliott of Lilbourn, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Malarie Brooke Elliott, to Stephen Tyler Barnhart. He is the son of Stephen and Darlene Barnhart of Cape Girardeau. Elliott is employed at Sam's Club. Barnhart is employed at Spartech Plastics...

Brent and Mary Bollinger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Louise Bollinger, to Trent Wayne Forester. He is the son of Kenneth and Rebecca Forester of Jackson. Bollinger is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. She is a computer teacher at Jackson Junior High School and a softball coach...

Tom and Donna Williams of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Karisa Michelle Williams, to Kevin Patrick Lappe. He is the son of Paul and Debbie Lappe of Cape Girardeau. Williams is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, attended Southeast Missouri State University and Metro Business College, receiving an associate degree in business communications and computer maintenance. She is a warranty administrator at Bening Mazda...

Greg Hillis of Essex, Mo., and Bruce and Marsha Gant of Dexter, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Hillis, to Lance Banken, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of John and LaVeda Banken of Dexter. Hillis is a 2000 graduate of Dexter High School. She is employed at Arbors at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau...

Mark and Cheryl McAllister of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Margot Elese McAllister of Ballwin, Mo., to Jeremy Andrew Hart of Chesterfield, Mo. McAllister is a 2005 graduate of Central High School. She is majoring in clinical laboratory science at Maryville University in St. Louis...

Doyle and Cindy Canady of Morley, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Nicole Canady, to Thomas Bosco Knaup, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Carla Knaup of Cape Girardeau, and the late Richard Knaup. Canady is a 1996 graduate of Scott County Central High School, and is a student...

Jackie Mason and Danny Mason of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Monique Melton, to Todd Edward Weston. He is the son of Susan Weston and Edward Weston of Cape Girardeau. Melton is attending Columbia College. Weston received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University...

Russ Bleckler of Park Hills, Mo., and Denise Bleckler of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcie Elizabeth Bleckler, to Edward Shawn Barker. He is the son of Edward and Dorothy Barker of Cape Girardeau. Bleckler is a 2000 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. She received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Howard and Cindy McIntyre of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Tenelle Steinkamp, to Dustin Lynn Cook. He is the son of Bill and Debbie Newell of Oak Ridge. Steinkamp is a graduate of Central High School. Cook is a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He is employed with World Finance Corp...

ULLIN, Ill. -- Ken and Rosita Taake of Ullin announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Taake, to Lucas Klein. He is the son of Larry Klein of Cairo, Ill., and Kelli Clutts of Anna, Ill. Taake is a senior at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, pursuing a degree in accounting. She expects to join the accounting department of Archer Daniels Midland in Decatur, Ill., in June...