Engagements from June 2007

Molly Hill and William Ford announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Joyce and Jerry Cooley of Cape Girardeau, and Russell Hill of McClure, Ill. Ford is the son of Mark and Olive Ford of Carman, Ill. Hill is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in speech communication/public relations from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in August...

Jerry and Kathy Norton of Danville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Norton of Carbondale, Ill., to Jeffrey Mueller of League City, Texas. He is the son of Stephen and Diane Mueller of Cape Girardeau. Norton is a 2003 graduate of the University of Illinois, and a recent graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. She will be practicing law in Houston, Texas...

Kenny and Bambi Fowler of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Fowler, to McGraddie Robinson. He is the son of McGraddie and Gabrielle Robinson of Jackson. Fowler is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at American Eagle Outfitters...

Bill and Glenda Landewee of Leopold, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristi Landewee, to Eric McGowen. He is the son of Jim and Marsha McGowen of Cape Girardeau. Landewee is a graduate of Leopold High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is supervising secretary at the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Jackson...

Richard and MaryAnn Hoffman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Beth Hoffman, to James Leroy Albers, both of Lake St. Louis, Mo. He is the son of James and Laura Albers of Wentzville, Mo. Hoffman received a bachelor of science degree in psychology in 2002, and a master of science degree in clinical psychology in 2005, both from Missouri State University. She is a clinical therapist at Edgewood Children's Center in St. Louis...

Richard and Laura Kaiser of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Renee Kaiser, to Nathan Daniel Ruopp. He is the son of Kathleen Riggs-Ruopp of Jackson. Kaiser is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Gastroenterology Associates...

ORAN, Mo. -- David and Charlotte Jansen of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerri Ann Jansen, to Craig Alan Cox, both of Kirkwood, Mo. He is the son of Rodney and Janet Cox of Hannibal, Mo. Jansen is a 1995 graduate of Oran High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is a kindergarten teacher in St. Louis...

William and Peggy Walker of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Walker, to Cory Aufdenberg, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Rick and Renee Aufdenberg of Jackson. Walker is a 2001 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2005. She is employed with Travers and Associates in St. Louis...

ORAN, Mo. -- William and Peggy Klipfel of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Nicole Klipfel, to John David Vandeven, both of Creve Coeur, Mo. He is the son of John and Mary Vandeven of Leopold, Mo. Klipfel is a 2003 graduate of Oran High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing in 2007. She is a nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo...

Daniel and Nancy Muser of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Ann Muser, to Joshua Todd Ross. He is the son of Jim Ross of Centralia, Mo., and Patti Coble of Columbia, Mo. Muser is a 1998 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in food science and nutrition from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2003...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ken and Jayne Bohnert of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Bohnert, to Robbie Massie. He is the son of Bob and Nancy Massie of Bourbon, Mo., and Lisa Benton of St. James, Mo. Bohnert is a 2004 graduate of Perryville High School, and a 2006 graduate of Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. She is employed by Steele Insurance Agency in Sullivan, Mo...

Linda and Vern Church of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy N. Valentine, to Kyle M. Bruce, both of Whitewater. He is the son of Gary and Barbara Bruce of Jackson and Tammy and Mike Johnston of Whitewater. Valentine is a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a unit secretary in the oncology department at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

LaDonna M. Seabaugh and John R. Meyer of Jackson announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Helen Seabaugh of Jackson, and the late O.J. Seabaugh. Meyer is the son of the late Jack and Patricia Meyer of Merrill, Wis. Seabaugh is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Rhodes 101 Stop in Jackson...

COBDEN, Ill. -- Britany Lee Tolson and Tony Joe Newman announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Kent and Kathy Tolson of Cobden, Ill. Newman is the son of Tony and Pam Newman of Buncombe, Ill. Tolson is a 2004 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School. She received an associate of arts degree from Shawnee Community College in 2007. She is employed at Kroger in Anna...

John and Ellen Lorberg of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Christine Lorberg, to Todd Andrew Schumacher, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Drew and Martha Schumacher of Ballwin, Mo. Lorberg is a 1994 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a degree in marketing from Missouri State University in Springfield in 1999. She is a sales representative with Novartis Pharmaceutical Co...

KELSO, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Froemsdorf of Kelso announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Marie Froemsdorf, to Fernando Alexander Higuera. He is the son of Celida Higuera of Guadalajara, Mexico, and the late Jaime Fernando Higuera. Froemsdorf is a 2001 graduate of St. ...

Don and Carolyn Myers of Biggers, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Elaine Myers, to Henry Morris "Hank" Sessoms Jr., both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Shirley Sessoms, and Henry and Tammy Sessoms, all of Cape Girardeau...

Marilyn Lowes of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Holly Leigh Lowes, to Brett Andrew Archambault, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Harry and Susan Archambault of St. Louis. Lowes is also the daughter of the late Ron Lowes. Lowes received a bachelor of arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a technical recruiter with Kelly Mitchell in Clayton, Mo...

Rick and Terri DeBolt of Shawnee, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin DeBolt, to Josh Zinner. He is the son of Chuck and Julie Zinner of Jackson. DeBolt received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a learning specialist at Metropolitan Community College Blue Ridge Campus in Blue Springs, Mo...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- William G. and Alice F. McFerron of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Alison McFerron, to Jason Brent Harrell. He is the son of Fred L. and Pamela L. Harrell of Jackson. McFerron is a 2001 graduate of Chaffee 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 in Cape Girardeau...

Andy and Alice Quigley of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Lee Quigley, to Roy Eugene Givens. He is the son of Arla Givens of Carrsville, Ky., and the late Roy Givens. Quigley is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School, and is attending Trend Setters School of Cosmetology Inc...

Betty Eutsler of Kinmundy, Ill., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Baldwin, to Kevin Kluesner, both of Jackson. He is the son of Joe and Jane Kluesner of Jackson. Baldwin is also the daughter of the late Ollie Eutsler. Baldwin is a graduate of Kinmundy-Alma High School. She is a hairstylist at Selecta Style...

Ruth Haertling of Altenburg, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Haertling, to Allen Pooker. He is the son of Mildred Pooker of Jackson, and the late Chester Pooker. Haertling is also the daughter of the late Harlen Haertling. Haertling is a graduate of Jackson High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Dr. Louis Kouo...

Jeff and Helen Heise of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Syrama Heise, to Andrew Lee Stone. He is the son of Chuck and Cindy Stone of Cape Girardeau. Heise is a 2005 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009...

John and Sue Deibel of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Deibel, to Jason Mathew Garner. He is the son of Bob and Linda Garner of Cape Girardeau. Deibel received a bachelor of science from Maryville University in St. Louis, and a master of arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She will begin a dietetic internship this fall at Loyola University in Chicago...

Joseph and Patricia Werne of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Marlene Elise Werne, to Matthew Morgan Gile, both of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Robert and Jan Gile of Cape Girardeau and Robin Gile of Canal Winchester, Ohio...

BENTON, Mo. -- Scott Nelson of Lakeville, Minn., and Marianne Meyer of Minneapolis, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Rose Nelson, to Steven Daniel Pullen. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Pullen of Benton. Nelson received a degree in music business from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., in 2006. She is a marketing agent with Grand Vista Music...

Mike and Melinda Goodrich of O'Fallon, Mo., and Jamie and Debbie Groves of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Micah Christine Goodrich, to Lance Thomas Schlick, both of Jackson. He is the son of Gene and Deborah Schlick of Jackson...

Mike Litzelfelner of Jackson and Vicki Keller of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessie Lynn Litzelfelner, to Anthony Michael Altman, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Rich and Terry Altman of St. Peters, Mo. Litzelfelner is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School, and 2003 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a teacher with Francis Howell School District...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- The Rev. Charles and Bessie Welker of Bollinger County announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Marie Bollinger, to Gary Wayne Ludwig. He is the son of Joe and Loustell Ludwig of Jackson. Bollinger is also the daughter of the late Wilma Welker...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- John and Sheila Hahn of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Hahn, to John Thomas Murrah. He is the son of Tom and Judy Murrah of Benton, Mo. Hahn is a 1997 graduate of Kelly High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is a dental assistant and also works at Food Giant in Chaffee...

Ruth Haertling of Altenburg, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Haertling, to Allen Pooker. He is the son of Mildred Pooker of Jackson, and the late Chester Pooker. Haertling is also the daughter of the late Harlen Haertling. Haertling is a graduate of Jackson High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Dr. Louis Kouo...

Cathy Ferguson of Cape Girardeau and David Golightly of Jackson announce their engagement. Ferguson is employed at RapcoHorizon Co. Golightly is employed at RapcoHorizon Co. A sunrise wedding is planned Aug. 18.

Mike and Kathy Allmon of Bertrand, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Renee Hoskins, to Aaron Wade Moore, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Vernon and Karen Kothe of Biehle, Mo., and Ron and Ricky Moore of Fredericktown, Mo. Hoskins is also the daughter of the late Diane Carol Burch...

Thomas and Fran Watkins of Moberly, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Watkins, to Dustin Roberts, both of Ballwin, Mo. He is the son of Kenny and Tammy Roberts of Cape Girardeau. Watkins is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and 2006 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is contemporary and better dress buyer with Dillard's in St. Louis...

David and Gertrude Thomas of Fletcher, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Thomas, to Matthew Koenig, both of Fenton, Mo. He is the son of John and Linda Koenig of Cape Girardeau and Sharon and Ken Johnson of Chesterfield, Mo. Thomas is employed with AAA of Missouri in St. Louis...

Terry and Kim McLard of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lee McLard, to Tyler William Beussink. He is the son of Todd and Mary Beussink of Jackson. McLard is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, and is pursuing a degree in nursing. She is a CNA, CMT at Missouri Veterans Home...

Jim and Pat Glueck of Waelder, Texas, formerly of Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Rebekah Glueck, to Justin Ray Anderle. He is the son of Eugene and Barbara Anderle of Moulton, Texas. Glueck is a 2001 graduate of Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas. She received a bachelor of science degree in agricultural animal science from Southwest Texas State University in 2005. She is a supervisor with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. in Waelder...

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burns of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Clair Burns, to Patrick James Krueger, both of St. Louis Park, Minn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Krueger of Lakeville, Minn. Burns is a 2000 graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor of business administration degree in finance from the University of Georgia. She is a consultant with Accenture in Minneapolis, Minn...

Jerry Dean and Debby Kay Friese of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Deidre Dawn Friese, to Gary Wayne Kluesner Jr. He is the son of Gary and Susan Kluesner Sr. of Chaffee, Mo. Friese is a 1995 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Regional Primary Care...

Lee and Debbie Bock of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Rae Bock, to Ronnie Ray Maxwell. He is the son of Amelia Mansfield of Cape Girardeau. Bock is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is a third grade teacher with Jackson School District at South Elementary...