Engagements from March 2009

Scott and Kay Vangilder of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Jane Vangilder, to Kevin Michael Ballatore. He is the son of Spirito and Kathi Ballatore of Valley Ford, Calif. Vangilder received a bachelor of science degree in human environmental studies from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is completing a dietetic internship through the university...

Tom and Patty Spitzmiller of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Leigh Spitzmiller, to Mitchell Dane Harpster of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Natalie and Howard Newsome of Jackson and Dane and Belinda Harpster of St. Peter, Ill...

Kevin and Cindy Spaeth of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Elizabeth Spaeth, to Louis "Bradley" Grueninger. He is the son of Chris and Stacey Williamson of Olive Branch, Ill., and Kent Grueninger of Marion, Ill. Spaeth is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She is majoring in psychology at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo., and plans to begin the occupational therapy program at the university in July...

Wally and Sharon Eck of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Sneathen, to Mike James Keill, both of Marlborough, Mass. He is the son of Sharon Wilson of Belmont, Mass., and the late Jimmy Keill. Sneathen received a degree in fashion merchandising and retail management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is store manager of Zara in Boston, Mass...

Randy and Ginger Smith of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Shealee Gaye Smith, to Blake Andrew Best. He is the son of Jack and Laura Taber of Cape Girardeau. Smith is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. She is an ASCP certified phlebotomist at Southeast Missouri Hospital, and is also employed at Plaza Primary Care...

KELSO, Mo. -- Walter and Kathy Seyer of Kelso announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Lynn Seyer, to Derek Michael Welter, both of Kelso. He is the son of Bonnie and Michael Westrich of Kelso and Michael and Loretta Welter of Benton, Mo. Seyer is a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

Sandra Miller of Jackson and David Miller of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Suzanne Miller, to Kelly McDonald. He is the son of Debra McDonald of Jackson and Martin McDonald of Wappapello, Mo. Miller is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2008 graduate of Metro Business College. She is a medical assistant at Brain and Neurospine Clinic...

ZALMA, Mo. -- Roger and Pamela Mayberry of Zalma announce the engagement of their daughter, Dena Janel Mayberry, to Caleb James Schumer. He is the son of Thomas and Linda Schumer of Perryville, Mo. Mayberry is a 2005 graduate of Zalma High School. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau...

Paul and Rebecca Westrich of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn James, to Jason Ray Mayfield, both of Jackson. He is the son of Danny and Teressa Mayfield of Jackson. James is a 1998 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Sure Decisions Inc. in Cape Girardeau...

Steve Hardin of Qulin, Mo., and Cindy and Danny Blaylock of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Danielle Hardin, to Kyle Alan Radake, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Michael and Vicky Radake of Cape Girardeau. Hardin is a 2006 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is a fifth grade teacher at Central Middle School...

Bruce Blankenship of Cape Girardeau and Linda Tenkhoff of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Marie Blankenship, to Nicholas Duane Mayberry. He is the son of Mary Knote of Memphis, Tenn., and Mitch Mayberry. Blankenship is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Doug and Laura Klein of Collinsville, Ill., and Scott and Julie Frisby of Fairview Heights, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Rae Klein, to Travis Dean Morgan. He is the son of Ben Morgan of Cape Girardeau, and Ben and Celeste Alberico of Salt Lake City, Utah...

Rick and Brenda Irwin of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Irwin, to Justin Paul Hays. He is the son of Stanley and Cindy Hays of Campbell, Mo. Irwin is a 2002 graduate of Oran High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is a sales and service specialist with Bank of America...

Tony and Debbie Balsano of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Balsano, to Mark Darin Kiehne. He is the son of Larry and Lois Kiehne of Jackson. Balsano received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003, and a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction from William Woods University in 2007. She is employed with Cape Girardeau School District...

Charles and LaDonna Scheffer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Louise Scheffer, to Terry Michael James. He is the son of Eddy and Bonnie James of Jackson. Scheffer is a 2002 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a certificate in radiologic technology from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2005. She is a Cat Scan technologist at Saint Francis Medical Center and Cape Radiology Group...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Bruce and Lorna Gibbar of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Savannah Angela Gibbar, to Patrick Jon Martin. He is the son of Larry and Harriet Martin of Jackson. Gibbar is a 2004 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is a social worker with MERS/Goodwill in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Robert and Georgia Smith of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlie Elizabeth Smith, to Scott Anthony Johnston. He is the son of Tim and Linda Johnston of Scott City. Smith is a 2001 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is a teacher at Kelly Elementary School in Benton, Mo...

Russ and Kim Maschmeier of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Ann Maschmeier, to Zachary Alexander Morgan. He is the son of Ellen Robinson of Jackson and Tim Morgan of Kelso, Mo. Maschmeier is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a degree in nursing...

Kenneth and Jane Trapp of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Trapp, to Nicholas Ervin of Jackson. He is the son of Mark and Susan Ervin of Cape Girardeau. Trapp received a bachelor's degree in social work. She is an assistant manager at Family Video in Cape Girardeau...

Carl and Lori Wenskay of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, April Richelle Wenskay, to Clay Kenneth Groefsema. He is the son of Clay and Jan Groefsema of Lemoore, Calif. Wenskay is a 1999 graduate of Central High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University two years. She obtained property casualty and life agent insurance licenses in 2008. She is an insurance producer for Pacific Ag Insurance in Hanford, Calif...

Jerry and Sherie Huber of Fenton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Huber, to Jonathan LeGrand, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Sam and Nancy LeGrand of Cape Girardeau. Huber is employed at Meyer Chiropractic. LeGrand received a master's degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. He is operations manager at Pet City Distributors...

Bill and Susan Leming of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Yvonne Leming, to Jeffrey Thomas Kohlberg. He is the son of Mark and Mary Kohlberg of St. Louis. Leming is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She received a degree in interior design from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is employed at Blue Boat Design in St. Louis...

Gayla Crabtree of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Stephanie Iva Crabtree, to Todd Christopher Friend. He is the son of Randal and Marilyn Friend of Scott City. Crabtree is also the daughter of the late Michael Crabtree. Crabtree is a 1998 graduate of Scott City High School, 2003 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, and received a master's degree in education from William Woods University in 2008. She is a caseworker at Community Counseling Center...

Robert Robertson of Charleston, Mo., and Pamela and James Chadwell of Dexter, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Robertson, to Ryan Heslinga, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of George and Kita Heslinga of Dunnellon, Fla. Robertson is a 2005 graduate of Dexter High School. She is a secretary at Southeast Missouri State University...

Robert and Sandra Reames of Paris, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Reames, to Jon Starzinger, both of Paris. He is the son of Rhonda Starzinger of Pocahontas, and the late Dennis Starzinger. Reames is a graduate of Paris High School. She received a degree in business technology from Arkansas Tech. She is retail sales manager and assistant guest services manager at Mount Magazine State Park...

John and Judy Poovey of Loveland, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Diana Poovey, to Kyle Duncan, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Willy and Barb Duncan of Camanche, Iowa, and Ruth and Bill Cooper of Chesterfield, Mo. Poovey received a degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University, and a graduate degree in nutrition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is a nutrition instructor in the Human Environmental Studies Department at Southeast...

Henry and Rhonda Mirgaux of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Mae Mirgaux, to Christopher Paul Crook. He is the son of John and Nancy Buell of Benton, Mo. Crook is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at National Asset Recovery Services...

Glen and Debra Mansker of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Michelle Mansker, to Jonathan Mark Schultz. He is the son of Perry and Karen Schultz of Tamms, Ill. Mansker is a 2005 graduate of Scott City High School. She is a site supervisor with Securitas Security, and serves in the Army Reserves...

Alvin and Marilyn McFerren of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Callie McFerren, to Mark Blissett, both of Overland Park, Kan. He is the son of Faye Allen of Gahanna, Ohio, and Mark Hunt of New Madrid, Mo. McFerren is a 2000 graduate of Central High School. ...

BENTON, Mo.-- James and Jill Pinkston of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Katelyn Pinkston, to Jon Michael Heuring. He is the son of Dorothy Heuring of New Hamburg, Mo., and the late Norman Heuring Sr. Pinkston is a 2003 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She expects to graduate from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in May 2010...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Don and Juanita Welker of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacy Jean Welker, to Matt Winferd Upchurch. He is the son of Steve and Marcia Upchurch of Marble Hill. Welker is a 2008 graduate of Meadow Heights High School at Patton, Mo., and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is a part-time teller at Capaha Bank in Jackson...

Ronald and Brenda Medlin of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Medlin, to Alex Wiley Gierse. He is the son of Robert and Nancy Gierse of Farmington, Mo. Medlin is a 2003 graduate of Sikeston High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007, and expects to receive a master's degree in business administration from the university in May. ...

Henry and Rhonda Mirgaux of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Mae Mirgaux, to Christopher Paul Crook. He is the son of John and Nancy Buell of Benton, Mo. Mirgaux is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at National Asset Recovery Services...

Denny and Jane Wessel of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Rae Wessel, to Adam Charles Johnson. He is the son of John and Patricia Johnson of Advance, Mo. Wessel is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is employed at Marathon Benefits Group of Cape Girardeau...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dale and Rene Behrle of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Behrle, to Matthew Lauck. He is the son of Eugene and Norma Lauck of Perryville. Behrle is a 2002 graduate of St. Vincent's High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in integrated marketing communications from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006. She is a sales representative with Mississippi River Radio...

Tim and Renee Kluesner of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Janel Kluesner, to Christian Luke Berens. He is the son of Paul and Carol Berens of Cape Girardeau. Kluesner is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is finance manager at Red Letter Communications Inc...

Mark and Mary Vomund of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Breanna Elizabeth Daniels, to Larry Dean Best Jr., both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Jack and Laura Taber of Cape Girardeau. Daniels is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a degree as a medical administrative assistant in August...