Engagements from September 2008

Richard and Rebecca Essner Sr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Essner, to Jason Matthew Dennis, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of William and Barbara Dennis of St. Charles. Essner received a bachelor of health science in respiratory therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004, and a master of business administration from Lindenwood University in 2007. She is a medical sales representative with Radiometer America...

Joice Ann Whitby and Ronald F. Hale of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Elaine Hale, to Thomas Hoffmeister. He is the son of Carol Carter of Cape Girardeau, and the late Clarence "Joe" Hoffmeister and the late Myron "Boomer" Carter...

Michael and Mary Hull of Sedgwick, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Hull, to William Francis Rigdon, both of Kansas City, Mo. He is the son of Dr. John and Betsy Rigdon of Cape Girardeau. Hull received a bachelor of science degree in print journalism from Kansas State University in 2002. She is editor of the Smithville Herald Newspaper in Smithville, Mo...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Gerald and Leeann Jansen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Hanna Jansen, to Ryan Burger, both of Benton, Mo. He is the son of Paul and Patsy Burger of Benton. Jansen is a 1999 graduate of Leopold High School. She is a 2005 graduate of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center School of Nursing. She is director of nurses at the Arbors at Auburn Creek Assisted Living Facility in Cape Girardeau...

Tim and Bev Tuschhoff of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Nicole Tuschhoff, to Derek James Palisch. He is the son of Jim and Tammy Palisch of Altenburg, Mo. Tuschhoff is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a doctor of pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in May 2009. She is a pharmacy intern at Walgreens...

Ted and Kathy Leimer of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Marie Leimer, to Cody Lee Farrow. He is the son of Alan and Faye Farrow of Jackson. Leimer received a degree in finance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is director of admissions and marketing at Life Care Centers of Cape Girardeau...

Katie Morgan of Gordonville and Rick Morgan of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, April Morgan, to Dustin Koerber. He is the son of Mark and Susan Koerber of Gordonville. Morgan is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and is pursuing a degree in nursing at Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Steve and Patty Parker of Malden, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Nicole Parker, to Bryan Allen Craft Jr., both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Sherman and Donna Vessells of Delta and Bryan and Martha Craft Sr. of Whitewater...

Brian and Anita Pfautsch of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Brooke Pfautsch, to Travis Christian Hesser, both of St. Louis. He is the son of John and Paula Hesser of St. Louis. Pfautsch received bachelor of arts degrees in communication and psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003. She is marketing coordinator with Morey's Seafood International...

Darrell and Connie Ulrich of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Ulrich, to Jon Spindler, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Dennis and Cindy Spindler of Nashville, Ill. Ulrich is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2005. She is an associate director of development at the university...

Jay and Lynn Porter and Robert Deshazier of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Deshazier, to Joshua Caleb Shands. He is the son of Ronald and Melissa Shands of Glenallen, Mo. Deshazier is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She expects to graduate Sept. 25 from the licensed practical nursing program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center...

CAIRO, Ill. -- Samantha Collins announces the engagement of her mother, Julie Ramsey of Cairo, to Chris Freeman of Carrollton, Mo. Ramsey is the daughter of Howard and Karen Ramsey of Paris, Mo. Freeman is the son of Phil and Marilyn Freeman of Marble Hill, Mo...

Mike and Cheryl Crouch of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ruth Crouch, to Paul William Baldwin. He is the son of Steve and Vickie Baldwin of Linn Creek, Mo. Crouch is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics education from Missouri State University in 2004, and a master's degree in secondary education from Drury University in 2007. She is a geometry teacher at Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Kan...

Brandy Micheal Zapata and Adam Scott Holt of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. Zapata received a bachelor of arts degree in science from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a phlebotomist at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Holt expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts from Southeast in December. He is a student intern at the Southeast Missourian...

Jerry and Dianne Reppert of Anna, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Tyra Dianne Reppert, to Bryan Scott Johnson, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mackie and Naomi Johnson of Thayer, Mo. Reppert received a master of business administration degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an account executive with the Southeast Missourian...

Steve and Anita Mott and Gary and Sonya Blankenship of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Dahna Leigh Mott, to David Ray Ehrenberg, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He is the son of David and Pam Ehrenberg of Blue Springs, Mo., and Butch and Brenda Gluck of Tell City, Ind...

Dana Marie McCain and Jason August Moore announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Tim and Sherrie McCain of Marble Hill, Mo. Moore is the son of Diane Moore of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and the late John Moore and wife Kris of Cape Girardeau. McCain is a 2004 graduate of Woodland High School, and graduated from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2007. ...

James and Katherine Granger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Beth Granger, to Joshua Wayne Busche. He is the son of Ronnie and Lisa Busche of Jackson. Granger is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at National Asset Recovery Services...