Engagements from March 2010

Glen and Nancy Hamm of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Manissa Hamm, to Dustin Levi Benfield. He is the son of Paul Benfield of Marble Hill, Mo., and Regina Ward of Sikeston, Mo. Hamm is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson College. She is a registered veterinary technician at Skyview Animal Clinic...

Beth Nielsen of LaVergne, Tenn., and Craig Benz of Pacific, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Danielle Schnurbusch, to Aaron Robert Bornstein, both of Kansas City, Mo. He is the son of Allan and Nancy Bornstein of Cape Girardeau...

Jerry and Valerie Fischer of Bad Axe, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Justine M. Fischer, to Jeremy W. Reid. He is the son of Donald and Elizabeth Reid of Jackson. Fischer is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Texas in San Antonio. She is employed at Vanguard Veterinary Clinic in San Antonio...

Jim and Lisa Burns of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michaelyn Christine Burns, to Adam Clayton Ross. He is the son of Eddie and Brenda Ross of Jackson. Burns received a bachelor of arts degree in interior design from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is store manager at Bloom in Cape Girardeau...

FRIEDHEIM, Mo. -- David and Rebecca Ruesler of Friedheim announce the engagement of their daughter, Tabitha Jean Ruesler, to Johnnie Shane Price. He is the son of Joyce Baker of Oak Ridge. Ruesler is a 2008 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She is employed at Watch Me Grow Daycare and Preschool in Jackson...

Dennis and Rene Breland of Charleston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Breland of Cape Girardeau, to Kacey Lee Proctor of St. Louis. He is the son of Gary and Cindy Shelton of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Breland is a 2003 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She expects to graduate this year from Southeast Missouri State University, where she is majoring in business management. She is HR/marketing director at Exit Realty-Thomas Meyer Associates...

Lisa Statler and Kevin Colyott of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Colyott, to Caleb Daughhetee. He is the son of Tom and Denise Daughhetee of Charleston, Mo. Colyott is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She plans to attend Mississippi State University this fall...

Dan and Julie Minkel of Fayetteville, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Joy Minkel, to Lance Michael Bollinger, both of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Jim and Novena Bollinger of Burfordville. Minkel is a 2002 graduate of Fayetteville High School. ...

Mike and Linda Brown of McClure, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Melinda Brown, to Bradley Andrew Berry, both of Jackson. He is the son of Paul and Linda Berry of Cape Girardeau. Brown is a 1998 graduate of Shawnee High School. She is a 2006 graduate of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse in the cardiovascular lab at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Doug and Alice Johnson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Beth Johnson, to Jesse David Martin. He is the son of Steve and Linda Martin of Jackson. Johnson is pursuing a master's degree in healthcare administration. She is radiology systems administrator at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Kathleen Young of St. Joseph, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Lesley Michele Young, to Phillip Ryan Dormeyer, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Katherine Davis of Jackson. Young is a 2000 graduate of Central High School in St. Joseph. ...

John and Andrea Orlovsky of Swansea, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Kathleen Orlovsky of Cape Girardeau, to Justin Edward Moore. He is the son of Joey and Wanda Moore of Cape Girardeau. Orlovsky received bachelor degrees in vocal music performance and music education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is auditioning for graduate programs in vocal music for fall 2010...

BENTON, Mo. -- Robert and Monica Burnett of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Burnett, to Robert Earl Newton. He is the son of Gaylon and Tammy Newton of Benton. Burnett is a 2007 graduate of Kelly High School. She expects to receive a degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2011. She is employed at Systems Services Inc. in Sikeston, Mo...

Keith and Faye Myer of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Renae Myer, to Nathan Edward Leoni. He is the son of Debbie Leoni of Green Bay, Wis., and Edward and Abbie Leoni of Cape Girardeau. Myer is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She received an associate's degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2009. She is a nurse at Southeast Hospital...

NO PHOTO Terry K. and Judith K. Canupp of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn M. Canupp, to Michael O. Walters Jr., both of St. Louis. He is the son of Michael Walters Sr. of DeSoto, Mo., and Ann and Tom Herides of St. Louis...

Roger and Mary Ann Tatum of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Stefanie Leighanne Tatum, to Barry Dewayne Dennison. He is the son of Teresa Dennison and Terry Dennison of Portageville, Mo. Tatum received a bachelor of science degree in mass communications-advertising in 2006 from Southeast Missouri State University. ...

Larry and Sandy Gibbons of Kelso, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Nichole Gibbons, to Daniel Shane Jackson. He is the son of Jerry and Debra Jackson of Scott City. Gibbons is a 2007 graduate of Scott City High School. She expects to receive an associate's degree in radiologic technology from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in May. She is employed at Southeast Hospital...

Thomas Crites of Cape Girardeau and Janis James of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Rae Crites, to Ryan Kiel McClard, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rick and Rebecca McClard of Jackson. Crites is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in early education at Southeast Missouri State University...

Pat and Carey Carter III of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Alicia Carter, to Christopher Lee Pulley. He is the son of Jimmy and Sandra Pulley of Thebes, Ill. Carter is a 1999 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at East Missouri Action Agency...

Mike and Rose Wilson of Rochester Hills, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabrielle Wilson, to Anthony Poston, both of San Francisco, Calif. He is the son of Larry and Sharon Poston of Fair Oaks, Calif., formerly of Cape Girardeau. Wilson is a graduate of Michigan State University. She is a product manager at CBS Interactive in San Francisco...

Craig and Denise Lindsey of Huntsville, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Nicole Lindsey of Cape Girardeau, to Aaron Lee Schneider. He is the son of Dr. H.L. and Brenda Schneider of Cape Girardeau. Lindsey is a 2005 graduate of Ste. Genevieve High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- John and Cindy Williams of Morley, Mo., and Stephanie and Steven Pledger of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Williams, to Joseph W. Campbell. He is the son of Sue Campbell of Chaffee and Daniel Campbell of Missouri...

Diane Thorne of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Laci Thorne, to Christopher Summers. He is the son of Victoria and Eddie Goodin of Jackson and Gary Summers of Bernie, Mo. Thorne is also the daughter of the late Orval Thorne. Thorne is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...