Engagements from June 2008

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Kenny and Pam Capps of Roach, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Capps, to Joseph Perry Rice IV, both of Rolla, Mo. He is the son of Joseph P. Rice III and Karen Rice of Chaffee. Capps is a 2003 graduate of Camdenton High School in Camdenton, Mo., and a graduate of Central Methodist University at Fayette, Mo. She is a sixth grade teacher and freshman girls basketball coach at Rolla Middle School...

Stephen and Martha Slaten of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Slaten, to Joshua Ryan Shaw. He is the son of Calvin and Vicki Shaw of Troy, Mo. Slaten is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006, and received a master's of education in curriculum and instruction from the university in 2007. ...

James and Marsha Vangilder of Jackson and Brad and Dana Miller of Chaffee, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Rae Miller, to Ronnie Garrett Cook, both of Jackson. He is the son of Ray and Brenda Cook of Oran, Mo. Miller is a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She is a long term care technician at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Plaza Pharmacy...

John and Susan Tomsu of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Cameron Nicole Tomsu, to Brian Keith Johnson. He is the son of Brian and Sandra Johnson of Cape Girardeau. Tomsu is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...

Wayne and Marilyn Steffens of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Lynne Steffens, to Benjamin Jacob Ross, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Paul and Nola Heidbreder of St. Louis. Steffens is a graduate of Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the Medicine Shoppe in Kirkwood, Mo...

Billy and Vicki Thompson of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Jackson, announce the engagement of their son, Corey Thompson, to Krista Odaffer. She is the daughter of Steve and Kipra Odaffer of Parsons, Kan. Odaffer is a 2003 graduate of Labette County High School in Kansas. She received a degree in social work from Missouri State University in 2007, and received a master's degree in social welfare from the University of Kansas in May...

Sam and Theresa Farrow of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Louise Farrow, to Neil Christopher Briner. He is the son of Tim and Janelle Briner of Cape Girardeau. Farrow is pursuing a degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at the hospital...

David and Pam Rutherford of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Melody Anne Rutherford, to Michael James Dodd. He is the son of Paul and Denise Salmon of Cape Girardeau, and the late David Dodd. Rutherford is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Ellis of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ellis, to Jesse Knowles, both of Brunswick, Ga. He is the son of Dr. Rosemary Kaszans of Brunswick. Ellis is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration from Baker College. She is the distribution manager for New York clothing designer Tibi...

Jim and Mary Gosche of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Marie Gosche, to Bradley Michael Hermann, both of Highlands Ranch, Colo. He is the son of Mike and Diane Hermann of Fenton, Mo. Gosche is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

Ken and Karen Hoffman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Angie Marie Hoffman, to Brent William Neader. He is the son of Darren and Mary Neader of Jackson. Hoffman is a graduate of Central High School, and received a degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is assistant manager at the call center with Drury Hotels...

Marianne McCormick of Cape Girardeau and David McCormick of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Deana Marie McCormick, to Barry Eugene Brueggeman. He is the son of Sam and Jane Brueggeman of Shipman, Ill. McCormick is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, and a 2006 graduate of Quincy University. She is a special-education teacher with Jackson School District...

William Hilbert and Sissy Donahue of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Hilbert, to Jared Houchins, both of Lexington, Ky. He is the son of Tom and Darlene Houchins of Marble Hill, Mo. Hilbert is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree at the University of Kentucky. She is a teaching assistant at the university...

Ricky D. and Kelle A. Lane of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Alynda Marie Lane, to Dustin Vernon Smithey. He is the son of Kim E. Smithey of Oak Ridge and Paul E. Smithey Sr. of Oklahoma. Lane is a graduate of Jackson High School and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by American Ice Cream and the Branding Iron...

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keller of Dexter, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lee Keller, to Billy Russell Dawson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dawson of Cape Girardeau. Keller is a 2002 graduate of Richland High School, and received a degree in marketing management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is an executive administrative assistant at New Wave Communications in Sikeston, Mo...

BENTON, Mo. -- Theresa and David Siebert of Benton and Rick and Emily Hamm of Van Buren, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Keisha Ann Hamm, to Justin Paul Adams, both of Fenton, Mo. He is the son of Susan Adams of Fenton, and the late Eric Adams...

Marianne McCormick of Cape Girardeau and Dean McCormick of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Deana Marie McCormick, to Barry Eugene Brueggeman. He is the son of Sam and Jane Brueggeman of Shipman, Ill. McCormick is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, and a 2006 graduate of Quincy University. She is a special education teacher with Jackson School District...

Harry and Lynn Davis of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh Brooke Davis, to James Andrew Graber. He is the son of Steven and Melanie Graber of Manhattan, Kan. Mrs. Davis is formerly of Cape Girardeau. Davis is a 2003 graduate of Valle Catholic High School in Ste. Genevieve. She received a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2007. She is art director for Gulf Stream Park in Hallandale, Fla...

Dr. and Mrs. Frank McGinty of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Allene Ramsey "Allie" McGinty, to Brett Lawrence Israelson, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Israelson of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. McGinty is a graduate of Central High School, attended Southeast Missouri State University, and is a graduate of The Skin Institute in St. Louis. She is employed by Radiance Medical Spa in Chesterfield, Mo...

Gary and Judy Stevens of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna Anne Stevens, to Aaron Joseph Biri, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Michael and Lisa Biri of Jackson. Stevens is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, and is attending St. Charles Community College...

Frank James and Steve and Diane Boyer of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elyse Clements, to Nickolas Lee James. He is the son of Bill and Dina James of Doniphan, Mo. Clements is a 2003 graduate of Bayless High School, and is completing the nursing program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is employed at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis...

Gary Lee and Christine Petzoldt of Jackson and David and Peggy Trotter of Florissant, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl Renea Trotter, to Jonathan Scott Beasley. He is the son of William and Christy Beasley of Jackson. Trotter is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a teller at First Midwest Bank in Jackson...

Carlton and Sandra Flatow of Clovis, N.M., announce the engagement of their daughter, Siobhan Lynne Flatow, to Kyle Vincent Miller, both of Clovis. He is the son of Wendell and Linda Miller of Cape Girardeau and Donna Fee of Jackson. Flatow is a graduate of Clovis High School and Clovis Community College. She is employed at the Java Loft in Clovis...