Engagements from March 2007

Jay and Nancy Propst of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Propst, to Steven Worthley. He is the son of Amy Zapata and Steven Worthley Sr. of Staten Island, N.Y. Propst is a graduate of Jackson High School, and received a degree in environmental studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2005. She is an environmental health specialist for Williamsburg, Va...

Robert and Kim Hodo of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Larissa Kristine Hodo, to Nicholas Anthony Barber, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Tom and Kathy Barber of Cleveland, Ohio. Hodo is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Barry and Janet Nickelson of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Nickelson, to Bennett Forrest. He is the son of John and Cheryl Forrest of Tulsa, Okla. Nickelson is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor's degree in allied health from Westminster College at Fulton, Mo., in 2006. She plans to attend Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry this fall. She is a paraoptometric technician at Vision Source in Tulsa...

Erwin and Liz Clements of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Elizabeth Clements, to Christopher Ray Odom. He is the son of Carol Odom of Jackson and John and Sena Odom of Scott City. Clements is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a nurse assistant at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Chuck and Kim Crowden of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Rae Crowden, to Stuart Ellis Knowlan. He is the son of Jack and Bonnie Knowlan of Jackson. Crowden is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and expects to receive a degree in choral music education from Webster University in December...

BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Essner of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Michelle Essner, to Nicholas John Hussman. He is the son of John and Jan Hussman of House Springs, Mo. Essner is a 2003 graduate of Kelly High School, and expects to receive a degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Logan's Roadhouse...

Bethany Dietiker and Grant Adams have reset their wedding date to May 26. The ceremony will be at North Cape County Park. She is the daughter of Perry and Veronica Dietiker of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Charles Adams and Royce Kessel of Cape Girardeau...

Larry and Tana McLaird of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their son, Dane McLaird, to Kelli Gravemann. She is the daughter of Randy and Nancy Gravemann of St. Charles, Mo. Gravemann received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Missouri State University in Springfield. She is an elementary teacher with St. Charles School District...

John and Teri Schoen of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Emilie Schoen, to Chad Benjamin Morrison. He is the son of Rodney Morrison of Uniontown, Mo., and Susun Turner of Altenburg, Mo. Schoen is a 2004 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, and received a degree in agriculture business from Mineral Area College in 2006. She is employed by Schoen Dairy Farms and Shawneetown Feed Store...

David and Phillis McLain of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Ann McLain, to Elmer Lee Sides. He is the son of Kristl Bowles of Carbondale, Ill., and the late David E. Sides. McLain is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service...

Randy and Lucy Meyer of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Dixon Meyer, to Steven Wayne Ford. He is the son of Larry and Patsy Ford of Oak Ridge. Meyer is a 2006 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She is employed at Oak Ridge Market...

Ron Hinkebein of Jackson announces the engagement of his daughter, Blair Hinkebein, to Zachary Huckstep. He is the son of Gordon and Carmen Huckstep of Cape Girardeau. Hinkebein is also the daughter of the late Susan Hinkebein. Hinkebein is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Tony and Sandy Wallman of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Swift, to Donnie Gianesin. He is the son of Thomas Bowen of Oak Ridge, and the late LaWanda Bowen. Swift is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2006 graduate of Metro Business College. She is employed at LaCroix Pet Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

Kelly Faircloth of Cape Girardeau and David Faircloth of Desloge, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Faircloth, to Brian Knippen. He is the son of Virgil and Mary Knippen of Delphos, Ohio. Faircloth is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, and received a master of arts degree in English from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Jackson...

Lawrence and Carol Strattman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Layne Alicia Strattman, to Thomas Shadley Burner. He is the son of Clifford and Karen Burner of Bernie, Mo. Strattman is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is employed by Shawnee School District at Shawnee North in Grand Tower, Ill...

Kim and Floyd Butler of East Prairie, Mo., and John Carden of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renee Carden of Cape Girardeau, to Richard D. Seabaugh. He is the son of John and Jennifer Seabaugh of Millersville. Carden is a 2005 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...

David and Kim Patrick and Cindy Patrick of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Magin Lea Patrick, to Jeffrey Reed Chapman. He is the son of Steven and Jean Chapman of Cape Girardeau. Patrick is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Steve and Dee Davis of Maryland Heights, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ann Davis, to Adam Eugene Hanna, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Dennis and Judy Hanna of Sparta, Ill. Davis is a graduate of Pattonville High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She will then be a registered nurse at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo...

Curt Winter and Glad Winter of Breese, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Theresa Winter, to Jeffrey Aaron Haycraft. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Haycraft of Cape Girardeau. Winter is a 2000 graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School. ...

Mark and Mary Beth Jensen of O'Fallon, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Claire Jensen, to Dean Alan Bucher. He is the son of Denis and Sharon Bucher of Jackson. Jensen is a 2002 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006. She is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, doing civil engineering at Vandenberg AFB, Calif...

Danny and Ann Dewrock of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Ann Dewrock, to Isaac Larry Driskell Jr., son of Larry Driskell Sr. and Ruth Driskell of Cape Girardeau. Dewrock is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Hobby Lobby Creative Center...

Michael and Karen Townley of St. Louis and Keith and Carol Schultz of Littleton, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Kay Schultz, to Austin Lee McDowell. He is the son of Richard and Jane McDowell of Jackson. Schultz expects to receive a degree in early childhood education from Hannibal-LaGrange College in May...

Phillip and Patricia Dale of Doniphan, Mo., and David and Judy Beussink of Jackson announce the engagement of their children, Amy Dale and David Beussink Jr. Dale is a 2000 graduate of Doniphan High School, and received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is a targeted case manager with Bootheel Counseling Services in Sikeston, Mo...

Donnie and Judy Hoffard of Johnston City, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Dawn Hoffard, to Marc Anthony McClure, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Dale McClure of Puxico, Mo., and David and Charlotte Stagner of Cape Girardeau...

Bill and Carolyn Bohnert of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Suzanne Bohnert, to Lucas Clark Bingaman. He is the son of Chuck and Teena Bingaman of Anna, Ill. Bohnert is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a degree in education in 2006 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a math teacher at Kelly High School in Benton, Mo...

David and Donna Stewart of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Flint, to Jacob Daniel, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Lonnie and Kim Daniel of Advance, Mo. An April 14 wedding is planned at Futrell Memorial Church in Jackson...

John and Pat Edwards of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Edwards, to Zachary Young. He is the son of Ron and Delaine Young of St. Charles, Mo., and Ellen and Dave Sachs of Villa Ridge, Mo. Edwards is a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor's degree in 2004 and a master's degree in 2006 in communication sciences and disorders. She is employed by Speech Language Learning Systems Inc. in Chesterfield, Mo...

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mark Vinyard of Clarkson Valley, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Rachel Vinyard, to Brent Palisch. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Palisch of Altenburg. Vinyard is a 1995 graduate of Lafayette High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from William Woods University in 1999, and a master's degree in administration in 2003. She is a fifth grade teacher with Hazelwood School District...

Dale and Rene Pingel of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Blair Pingel, to Ryan Jacob Bandermann. He is the son of Rick and Pam Bandermann of Cape Girardeau. Pingel is a 2003 graduate of Central High school. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in early childhood and elementary education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May. She will be an elementary teacher with Jackson School District this fall...

Al and Rhonda Blumenberg of East Cape Girardeau, Ill., and Steve and Pam Raney of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Blumenberg, to Sean Daugherty. He is the son of Karon Daugherty of Cape Girardeau, and the late James Daugherty...