Engagements from November 2007

PATTON, Mo. -- Larry Davidson of Patton and Mary Barnhart of Jefferson City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Ann Davidson, to Michael Eric Nystrom, both of Jefferson City. He is the son of Kent Nystrom of Chicago and Theresa Bougher of Phillips, Wis...

Danny Hale of Jackson and Dana Davis of Commerce City, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Hale, to Gregory Davis. He is the son of Robert and Judy Davis of Sikeston, Mo. Hale served nine years in the U.S. Navy. She is managing editor at the Banner Press in Marble Hill, Mo., and is attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Terry and Valerie Eades of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Rachelle Eades, to Kyle Anthony Turner, son of Doug and Teresa Turner of Harviell, Mo. Eades is a graduate of Scott City High School. She expects to receive bachelor degrees in music education and vocal performance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is a voice teacher with Music Academy...

Dennis and Yvonne Kajszo of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer C. Kajszo, to Dereck C. Savat. He is the son of Jeanne Hoffman of Cape Girardeau and Dennis Savat of McClure, Ill. Kajszo is a 2001 graduate of Parkway West High School in Chesterfield, Mo. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is a sixth grade teacher at Scott County Central...

Jerry and Myrna Little of Kelso, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigh Ann Little, to Chad Jeremy Hampton, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of James and Marilyn Hampton of Cape Girardeau. Little is a graduate of Scott City High School. She received bachelor and master degrees in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a family nurse practitioner with Cross Trails Medical Center...

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller of Woodland Park, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ellen Miller of St. Louis, to Gabriel Gross of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gross of Cape Girardeau. Miller received a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and international studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is admissions counselor at Midwest Institute in St. Louis...

William and Lisa Curtis of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Michelle Curtis, to Mark Ryan Schmitz. He is the son of Dr. Gerald and Denise Schmitz of St. Louis. Curtis is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at HealthPoint Plaza...

Marlene Anne Creech of Cape Girardeau and Will Dudley of Jackson announce their engagement. Creech is a private voice and piano teacher. Dudley is a self-employed electrical contractor. A Dec. 30 wedding is planned at the Elks Lodge in Jackson.

Eugene and Joy Kessler of Evansville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Jean Kessler, to Andrew William Burgess, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of William Brad and Deborah Burgess of Cape Girardeau. Kessler received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Jim and Pam Walter of Millersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Walter, to John Glueck. He is the son of Barb Glueck and Donnie and Shauna Glueck of Jackson. Walter is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She is enrolled at Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Courtesy Cleaners...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Ronnie and Pam Wesbecher of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Leigh Wesbecher, to Matthew Frederick Beussink. He is the son of Fred and Betty Beussink of Leopold, Mo. Wesbecher is a 2003 graduate of Leopold High School. She attended Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a doctorate of dental surgery degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City...

John and Rosalie Brown of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Stella Rosalie Brown of Paducah, Ky., to Michael David Ziegler of Memphis, Tenn. He is the son of David and Sharon Ziegler of Brentwood, Tenn. Brown received a bachelor of science degree in graphic design from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a graphic artist with Image Graphics Inc. in Paducah...

Brian and Mary Miller of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Kathleen Miller, to Robert Joseph Ludwig, both of Oak Ridge. He is the son of Gary and Catherine Ludwig of Patton, Mo., and Donnie and Sheryl Henley of Jackson. Miller is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

Steve and Jackie Griffith of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Deidre Diane Griffith, to Adam Wayne Rodgers. He is the son of Michael Rodgers and Jo Rodgers of Cape Girardeau. Griffith is an administrative partner at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Puchbauer of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Puchbauer, to Jeremie Nothdurft. He is the son of Paul Nothdurft of Jackson and Janie Nothdurft of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Puchbauer expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May 2008...