Engagements from December 2007

Rebecca Ashley Simmons of Scott City and Brandon Keith Donner of Whitewater announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Randy Simmons of Grand Tower, Ill., and the late Mary Simmons. Donner is the son of Ray Donner of Whitewater and Pamela Hilsabeck of Dyersburg, Tenn...

Sally Buerck of Altenburg, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Andrea Sue Buerck, to Gabriel Carl Hensley, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rick and Vicki Hensley of Farmington, Mo. Buerck is also the daughter of the late Craig T. Buerck...

Gary and Cheryl Otte of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Tyne Otte, to Brandon James Hill. He is the son of Jane Painton of Cape Girardeau and Terry and Jetty Hill of Jackson. Otte is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a graphic artist at Magna-Tel...

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Suedekum of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie LeAnn Suedekum, to Bernard Arvin Macatangay. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Tomas Macatangay of Shelby Township, Mich. Suedekum received a bachelor of science degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a claims representative with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...

McCLURE, Ill. -- Kenneth and Jeri Sisson of Zion, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Joy Sisson, to Kyle Paul Phillips of Oakland, Ill. He is the son of Kenneth and Barbara Phillips of McClure. Sisson is a 2000 graduate of Little Creek Christian School. She is a certified freelance interpreter in American sign language...

Dan and Karen Stover of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Lee Stover, to Kevin Michael Tucker. He is the son of Michael and Donna Tucker of St. Louis. Stover received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by The Heart Care Group in St. Louis...

David and Cathy Hemmann of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Louise Hemmann, to Chad Michael Miesner. He is the son of Rick and Elaine Miesner of Frohna, Mo. Hemmann is a 2003 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She is a 2005 graduate of Mineral Area College, and expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2008. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Robert and Judy Wright of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Wright, to Michael Sheets, both of Maryland Heights, Mo. He is the son of Britt and Terry Sheets of Florissant, Mo. Wright is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in entertainment management from Missouri State University in Springfield in 2005. She is employed at Washington University in St. Louis...

Robert and Kay Watkins of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Annette Watkins, to Darren Henry Meyer of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Gerald and Rose Meyer of Maryville, Mo. Watkins is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 2006. She is public affairs manager at Dow Chemical Co...

David and Nancy Hester of Delta announce the engagement of their daughter, Myra Jean Hester, to Eric Joseph Schwartz. He is the son of Joe and Yvonne Schwartz of Scott City. Hester is a graduate of Delta High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a dietitian with Fresenius Medical and a consultant for long term care...

Jay and Nancy Propst of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Adele Elizabeth "Addie" Propst, to John Joseph "Sean" Agler. He is the son of Maura Agler of Uniontown, Ohio, and the late Gary Agler. Propst is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Central Missouri. She is an art teacher with Collier County Public Schools in Naples, Fla...

Stephen and Mary Robertson of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Robertson, to Timothy Alan Haynes, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Brent and Tammy Haynes of Springfield, Mo. Robertson is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She received a degree in communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006. She is a development associate at the American Red Cross in St. Louis...

KELSO, Mo. -- Norman and Dorothy Essner of Kelso announce the engagement of their daughter, Leeanna Frances Essner, to Chad Patrick Seiler. He is the son of Bill and Karen Seiler of Benton, Mo. Essner is a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a degree in agribusiness from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a program technician with USDA Farm Service Agency in Benton...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Allen and Brenda Wrather of Portageville, formerly of Oran, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Lee Wrather of Columbia, Mo., to Mark Jonathan Baker of Jefferson City, Mo. He is the son of Ronnie and Bonnie Baker of Linn, Mo...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Donnie and Donna Johnson of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy Johnson, to Darren Roper, both of Advance. He is the son of Larry and Phoebie Roper of Advance. Johnson is a registered nurse at Cottonwood Treatment Center in Cape Girardeau...

Weldon Crook of Scott City announces the engagement of his daughter, Angela Sue Crook, to Michael Glen Strawn. He is the son of Becky Strawn of Benton, Mo., and the late Raymond Strawn. Crook is also the daughter of the late Janice Crook. Crook is a 1997 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed by Dr. Byron Glenn...

Matt and Susan Jenkins of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Ann Jenkins, to David Andrew Roach of Maryland Heights, Mo. He is the son of Teri Yant and David Roach of Morehouse, Mo. Jenkins is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2007 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University...