Engagements from September 2009

BENTON, Mo. -- James and Brenda LeGrand of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeannette Marie LeGrand, to Christopher David Florek. He is the son of Bill and Dorothy Thompson of Oran, Mo. LeGrand received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University, and an associate degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse with Lutheran Home Health and Hospice...

UNIONTOWN, Mo. -- Don and Jane Finder of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Katy Finder, to Tim Winningham. He is the son of Paul and Diane Winningham of Uniontown. Finder is a 2004 graduate of Parkway North High School, and a 2008 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a group rooms coordinator at Doubletree Hotel...

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Victor Eck of Pomona, Ill., and Kathy Duncan of Grand Tower, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Eck of Jonesboro, to Holden Charles Webb. He is the son of Charles and Brenda Webb of McClure, Ill. Eck is a 2001 graduate of Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake, Ill. ...

Dr. and Mrs. Jon Foley of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika Lauren Foley, to Andrew Michael Eaton, both of Kansas City, Mo. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eaton of Cape Girardeau. Foley is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health sciences from Baylor University in 2008, and is a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School...

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Trock of Marshfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Trock, to Arthur Louis "Tre" Wallhausen III. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Wallhausen Jr. of Cape Girardeau. Trock is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed in the university's English Department...

Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Metz of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Judith Metz, to Justin James Friedly, both of Fort Collins, Colo. He is the son of Mrs. Roger Freischlag of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Dr. James Friedly of Peyton, Colo...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Roger and Theresa Nenninger of Leopold and Robert and Irene Heflin of Advance, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina Nenninger of Marble Hill, Mo., to David Green. He is the son of Roy and Judy Green of Bell City...

Vernon and Angelene Heid of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Taryn Nichole Heid, to Andrew Japheth Meek. He is the son of Gary and Doris Meek of Independence, Mo. Heid is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in English and communication studies from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She will be an MIT with Kohl's Department Stores in January...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Eugene and Vera Fritsche of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Elise Fritsche, to Dustin John Donze. He is the son of Dennis and Denise Donze of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Fritsche is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School, and a 2008 graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is an agriculture education instructor and FFA adviser with Perry County School District...

Joe and Stacy Prewett of West Plains, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Beth Prewett, to Kody Nelson Thompson. He is the son of John and Teresa Thompson of Jackson. Prewett is a 2005 graduate of West Plains High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is city clerk with the city of West Plains...

Billy Joe Windeknecht of Perkins, Mo., announces the engagement of his daughter, Penny Yvonne Burnell, to James Michael Compas, both of Jackson. He is the son of Vernon and Elwanda Compas of Cape Girardeau. Burnell is also the daughter of the late Judy Pender...

BENTON, Mo. -- Terry and Laura Hinson of Owensville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Hinson, to Robert Forrester Tucker of Benton. He is the son of Robert and Jan Tucker of Newport, Ark. Hinson is a certified medical coder at Capital Region Medical Center OB/GYN Associates in Jefferson City, Mo...

BENTON, Mo. -- Cameron Beggs and Sheila Beggs of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Beggs, to Derrick Uhrhan. He is the son of Bryan and Stefanie Uhrhan of Chaffee, Mo. Beggs received a bachelor of science degree in psychology and criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a children's service worker with Stoddard County Children's Division...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Kristal Renae Hutson and Dr. Tirso Javier Aldana of Poplar Bluff announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Larry and Carolyn Hutson of Greenville, Mo. He is the son of Nerida and the late Dr. Tirso Aldana of Chiclayo, Peru...

Bob and Cindy Lichtenegger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelley Lichtenegger, to Tyler Dumey, both of Kansas City, Mo. He is the son of Mark and Laura Dumey of Jackson. Lichtenegger is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri in 2008. She is employed at Target in Lees Summit, Mo...

Robert and Linda Essner of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Dawn Essner, to Adam Earl Hilse. He is the son of Mark and Sue Hilse of Bourbon, Mo. Essner is a 1998 graduate of Central High School, 1999 graduate of EMT-B school, and completed paramedic school in 2009. She is employed full time with Cape Girardeau Police/Fire Dispatch, and part time with Steelville Ambulance District...

Phillip and Shelia Haman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisha Marie Haman, to Nicholas Lee Gray. He is the son of Gary and Janice Gray of Advance, Mo. Haman is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She is majoring in communication disorders at Southeast Missouri State University...