Engagements from June 2009

Ronnie and Patti Eftink of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Jean Eftink, to Andrew Jackson Higgerson. He is the son of John and Debbie Higgerson of New Madrid, Mo. Eftink is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a registered nurse with Cape Physician Associates...

Steven "Randy" and Penny Luttrell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Susanna Nicole Luttrell, to Adam Richard Hoss. He is the son of Lisa Ory and Richard Hoss of St. Charles, Mo. Luttrell is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a certified nurse aide at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau...

Loren and Catherine Elfrink of Oran, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Jo Elfrink, to Joshua Tyler Lukefahr. He is the son of Robert and Suzie Lukefahr of Jackson. Elfrink is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She received an associate of arts degree in child care and guidance from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at US Bank...

Glen R. Gregory of Fruitland and Mr. and Mrs. Don Hix of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Gregory, to Hank Baker. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLain of Jackson. Gregory is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. Baker is a 1991 graduate of Jackson High School...

Kenneth and Lori Jones of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, MacKenzie Lynn Jones, to Justin Daniel Drury. He is the son of Daniel and Karla Drury of Cape Girardeau. Jones expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in exceptional child education from Southeast Missouri State University in December...

Gary and Sue Belcher of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Hope Belcher, to Joshua Fredrick Reimann. He is the son of David and Jan Reimann of Cape Girardeau. Belcher received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a third grade teacher with Cape Girardeau School District at Blanchard Elementary...

Robert and Karen Keller of Cape Girardeau and Peggy Keller of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey J. Keller, to Justin "Tex" Lapresta. He is the son of Michael and Gala Lapresta of Jackson. Keller is a veterinary technician at Webster Groves Animal Hospital...

Brylan Robert Fluchel announces the engagement of his parents, Natalie Faye Trankler and Eric Robert Fluchel. Trankler is the daughter of Frank and Debbie Trankler of Jackson. Fluchel is the son of Bob and Becky Fluchel of Leopold, Mo. Trankler is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Clyde and Charlotte Kasten of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Joy Yvonne Kasten, to Dave E. Cline. He is the son of Bonnie Easterwood of Boulle, Ala., and Tom Cline of Leesville, La. Kasten is a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2008 graduate of Metro Business College. She is employed at AO Employment Services in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Cindy Wilson of Chaffee announces the engagement of her daughter, Stacie Leanne Wilson, to Brandon Streete Davis. He is the son of Butch and Lisa Davis of Chaffee. Wilson is also the daughter of the late Randy Wilson. Wilson is a 2004 graduate of Chaffee High School. She is a 2007 graduate of the licensed practical nursing program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is a licensed practical nurse at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau...

Barbara Street of Cape Girardeau, James Vanderbeek of New Sharon, Iowa, and Steve Caddell of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeanne Marie Camden, to William Robert Churchill. He is the son of Susan and Don Henson of Cape Girardeau and William and Connie Churchill of Dexter, Mo...

Paul and Cheryl Welter of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Nicole Welter, to Jonathan Allen Market. He is the son of Kevin and Cheryl Market of Jackson. Welter is a 2004 graduate of Kelly High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008, and recently completed a dietetic internship in Springfield, Mo...

Jeff and Mary Morton of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Danielle Morton, to Phillip Dennis Wichern. He is the son of Dennis Wichern of Jackson and Wanda Bailey of Benton, Mo. Morton is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in finance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is employed at the Bank of Missouri...

Robin and Mark Hill of Oran, Mo., and Lindy and Sharyn Duncan of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Duncan, to Eric O'Hare. He is the son of Pat and Denise O'Hare of Advance, Mo. Duncan received a bachelor of science degree in human and environmental studies, with nutrition and dietetics option, from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a dietitian with Chartwells at Southeast Missouri State University...

Tom and Mary Farris of Thebes, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Jean Hiett, to Darin Michael Johnson. He is the son of Diana Johnson of Jackson. Hiett is a graduate of Egyptian High School in Tamms, Ill. She is employed at Cape Care for Women in Cape Girardeau...

BENTON, Mo. -- Wayne and Cheryl Montgomery of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayme Nichole Montgomery, to Chad Michael Cook. He is the son of Robert and Teresa Cook of Oran, Mo. Montgomery is employed at Bennett Family Dentistry in Cape Girardeau...

John and Cecelia Boos of Cape Girardeau and Ken DeLay of Boulder, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Arkadia Marie DeLay, to Josh Olson. He is the son of Robert "Skip" and Peggy Olson of St. Louis. DeLay is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

Terry and Lydia Lemons of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ann Lemons, to Christopher Mark Koehler. He is the son of Steven and Mary Koehler of Scott City. Lemons is a 2007 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Cape Family Practice in Cape Girardeau...

Jeff and Debbie Landgraf of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Birk, to Brian Matthew Randolph. He is the son of Barry and Brenda Randolph of Marshall, Mo. Birk is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She teaches physical education at Chaffee Elementary School, and coaches basketball and track at Chaffee junior and high schools...

Roy and Barbara Beel of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Robyn Jean Beel, to Shaun Michael Potts, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Michael and Pamela Potts of Troy, Mo. Beel received a bachelor of science degree in public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Elite Travel and Cruise...