Engagements from July 2008

Fred and Bonita VanGennip of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn VanGennip, to Matthew Thomas Pobst. He is the son of Mark and Becky Pobst of Cape Girardeau. VanGennip is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mass communication from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is marketing coordinator with Big River Telephone Co...

Delwin and Theresa Elfrink of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Ann Elfrink of St. Louis, to Jay Edward Kamps of Denver, Colo. He is the son of Gerald and Rosemary Kamps of Combined Locks, Wis. Elfrink is a senior director of finance and acquisitions at Charter Communications in St. Louis...

Larry and Barbara Spiers of St. Clair, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Spiers, to Michael Friesen of Lake St. Louis, Mo. He is the son of Rick and Madelyn Friesen of Wichita, Kan. Spiers is a 2000 graduate of St. Clair High School. ...

Dan and Joyce Emmendorfer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Angie Nicole Emmendorfer, to Benjamin Ryan McKuin. He is the son of Gary and Leveda Scates and the late Richard McKuin of Dexter, Mo. Emmendorfer is a graduate of Missouri State University. She is manager of The Buckle in Carbondale, Ill...

Wayne and Marilyn Fronabarger of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Nicole Fronabarger, to Jonathan James Tucker, both of Jackson. He is the son of Roger and Mira Tucker of Perryville, Mo. Fronabarger is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Sidney and Helen Colwell of Fort Scott, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alissa Anne Colwell of Jackson, to James Bradley Thompson. He is the son of Brad and Paula Thompson of Jackson. Colwell is a 2004 graduate of Fort Scott High School, and attended Fort Scott Community College. She is employed by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri...

ORAN, Mo. -- Eula Mansker Jr. and Karen Pobst of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Marie Mansker, to Paul Douglas Roberts Jr. He is the son of Paul Roberts Sr. and Virginia Roberts. Mansker is a 2004 graduate of Oran High School, and a graduate of Sikeston Career and Technology Center. She is employed by Cape Neurologic Associates...

Thomas R. and Wanda M. Keene of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sherry Lynn Keene, to John Calmore Stallings III. He is the son of John Stallings II and Lillian Brame of Charleston, Mo., and the late Patricia Stallings. Keene is a junior at Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in exceptional child education...

Craig and Carla Millham of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Leanne Millham, to Otis Dan Turner Jr. He is the son of Otis Turner Sr. of Fayetteville, Ark., and Angela Turner of Columbus, Ohio. Millham is a graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Darrell Vails of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of his daughter, Lora Beth Vails, to Corey William Schumer, both of Perryville, Mo. He is the son of Thomas and Linda Schumer of Perryville. Vails is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Wendy and Bryan McCoy of Jackson and Joe and Jennifer Kohrman of Clover, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberlie Suzanne Kohrman, to Robert Aaron Haupt. He is the son of Johnnie and Kathie Haupt of Fruitland. Kohrman is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education online at Missouri State University in Springfield...

Nikki Clark and Caleb Daniel of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Randy and Jan Clark of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Daniel is the son of Chuck Daniel of Imperial, Mo., and Crystal Daniel of Fruitland. Clark is a 2002 graduate of Twin Rivers High School. She received a bachelor's degree in unified science secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is employed by Scott County Central School District...

Joyce Ourth of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Jill A. Ourth, to Steven R. Loomis, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Richard and Sue Loomis of Cape Girardeau. Ourth is also the daughter of the late Richard Ourth. Ourth received a bachelor of science degree in mass communication from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed in the marketing department at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...

PERKINS, Mo. -- Jerry and Rita Eftink of Perkins announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Lynn Eftink, to Scott Joseph Uhrhan, both of Oran, Mo. He is the son of Terry and Kay Uhrhan of Scott City. Eftink is a graduate of Oran High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in accounting and human resources management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an accountant with Progressive Farm Credit Service...

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Gary and Pam Wilfong Jr. of Sedgewickville announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Helen Wilfong, to Joshua Wayne Mayfield. He is the son of Kenny and Donnia Mayfield of Sedgewickville. Wilfong is a 2007 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. She received certification in medical transcription, billing and coding from the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is employed at Women First in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- William and Stephanie Bennett of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittney Alexis Bennett, to Shawn Patrick Powderly. He is the son of Debbie Dennis of Chaffee, and the late Patrick Powderly. Bennett is a 2003 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...

Randy Werner and Connie Werner of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Jean Werner, to Adam Gregory Embick of Kirkwood, Mo. He is the son of Gregory and Pamela Embick of Collinsville, Ill. Werner received a master's degree in physical therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis...

Dr. Ramiro and Dianne Icaza of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Icaza, to Jay Kaplan, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Leonard and Rhonda Kaplan of Presto, Pa. Icaza is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a cardiovascular and endocrine specialist with GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals...

Christine Kahler of Cape Girardeau and Randy Jordan of Rogersville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Paige Jordan, to Scott Christian Blakey. He is the son of Marty and Jeanne Blakey of Ava, Mo. Jordan is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University...

John E. Brown of Jackson and Willadean Brown of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Marie Brown, to David Wayne Newell. He is the son of David and Anna Newell of Kelso, Mo. Brown is a graduate of International Children's Ministry Institute in Litchfield, Ill. She works with children...

Bill and Carol Morrow of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Catherine Morrow, to Travis Michael Bruenderman. He is the son of Bernard and Joyce Bruenderman of Cape Girardeau. Morrow is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, and is majoring in dietetics at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a dance instructor at Dance Extensions in Jackson...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Castro of Houston, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Joann Aldaco, to Scot Michael Enderle. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Enderle of Chaffee. Aldaco is working for a company of Mercedes Benz, where she is training to become an estimator...

John and Cathy Miskell of Cape Girardeau and Angie Miskell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Miskell, to Matthew Tygett. He is the son of Anita Tygett of Cape Girardeau. Miskell is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2004 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a registered dietitian at SunBridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Muscle Shoals, Ala...

Sandra Moore of Cape Girardeau and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Moore of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Moore, to Brandon Douglas Glenn. He is the son of Doug and Marlene Glenn of Cape Girardeau. Moore is a 1993 graduate of Central High School. ...

Melba Steinbach of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Pamela Jean McQuay, to David Phillip Grimes. He is the son of the late Alfred Grimes of Chicago, Laverne Grimes of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Marilouise Grimes of Denver, Colo...

Jim and Charolyn Robison of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigh Ann Robison, to Kelley Douglas Segraves. He is the son of Georgia Segraves of Cape Girardeau. Robison is a graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in marketing management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an account executive with the Southeast Missourian...

Larry and Jane Kracke of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Ashley Kracke, to Jim Sparks, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rick and Pam Sparks of Rolla, Mo. Kracke is also the daughter of the late Sherry Philip. Kracke is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2004 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a marketing specialist with Mississippi River Radio Group...

Kristen Dawn Johnson and Max Justin Pind announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Terri Johnson of Gower, Mo., and the late Kevin Johnson. Pind is the son of Jeffery and Marilyn Pind of Cape Girardeau. Johnson expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University in December...