Engagements from May 2012

Lonnie and Debbie Lusk of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Lusk, to Nicholas Scott Landon. He is the son of Scott Landon and Marlene Johnson of St. Charles, Mo. Lusk is a 2008 graduate of Central High School. She received a degree in history from Truman State University in 2012...

Kenneth and Joyce Loos of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lauren Loos, to Rusty Carl Neumann, both of Chatham, Ill. He is the son of Laurie Foster and Ted Neumann of Quincy, Ill. Loos received a doctorate in physical therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis. She is employed at Premier Physical Therapy in Springfield, Ill...

Polly Parham of East Prairie, Mo., and Stanley Parham of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne Necole Parham, to Jason Bickings, both of Scott City. He is the son of Gary and Diane Bickings of Kelso, Mo. Parham is a 2000 graduate of East Prairie High School. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital...

Dennis and Mary Beth Break of Marshfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Renee Martin, to Christopher William Plorin. He is the son of Mark and Sue Plorin of Colleyville, Texas. Martin is a 2007 graduate of Marshfield High School. She attended Ozark Community Technical College in Springfield, Mo., and is pursuing a degree in early childhood education...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Jim and Pat Henry of Arlington, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Kay Henry, to Joseph Burk Humphrey, both of North Richland Hills, Texas. He is the son of Kenna and Mike Lutes of Marble Hill and Dennis and Bonnie Humphrey of Salisbury, Mo...

Darrell and Cheri Medlin of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Meridith Elizabeth Medlin, to Jeremy Robert Brinkmeyer. He is the son of Denise Brinkmeyer of Cape Girardeau, and the late Robert Bruce Brinkmeyer. Medlin is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

Mark and Susan Matthews of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Jo Matthews, to Todd Richard Obergoenner. He is the son of Don Obergoenner of Effingham, Ill., and Mary Obergoenner of Cape Girardeau. Matthews is a 2008 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

John and Becki Gray of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Elizabeth Gray, to Justin Michael Glenn, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Angela and Kenny Massa of Marble Hill, Mo., and Jeff and Ladonna Glenn of Jackson. Gray is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a master's degree in speech/language pathology from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Rehab Care in Dexter, Mo...

Larry and Tina Blattel of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Blattel, to Skye Kristopher Hill. He is the son of Chris Hill of Cape Girardeau and Christy Hewes of Maryland Heights, Mo. Blattel is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She attended Southeast Missouri State University, and is currently attending Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences...

Thomas and Martha Obermann of Chaffee, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Beth Obermann, to Blake Alan Heuring of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Rick and Jan Heuring of Jackson. Obermann is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a master's degree in communication disorders from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a speech/language pathologist with Jackson School District...

Ron and Kim Keeney of Van Buren, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Michelle Keeney, to Matthew Franklin Davis, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Tim and Frances Gould of Cape Girardeau and Joe Bill and Jackie Davis of Benton, Mo...

Walter and Janice Margrabe of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Danielle Margrabe, to Jacob Clay Martin. He is the son of Jack and Jennifer Martin of Evening Shade, Ark. Margrabe is a 2009 graduate of Eagle Ridge Christian School. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University...

Mary Balsam of Ruckersville, Va., and Richard Ricciardi of Rockville, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Teresa Ricciardi, to Erik Kabo, both of Fairfax, Va. He is the son of the Rev. Paul and Alice Kabo of Cape Girardeau. Ricciardi received a bachelor's degree in music education from James Madison University. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Northern Virginia Community College. She is employed by National Association of Schools of Music...

John and Pam Dumey of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Anne Dumey, to John Dennis Villa, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Bill Ross and Diane Villa of Las Vegas, Nev. Dumey is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in hospitality and hotel administration from Missouri State University in August. She is employed in Centralized Computer User Support at the university...

David and Tracy Shipley of Glenallen, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hollian Marie Shipley, to Nicholas Scott Welter, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Randy and Willa Welter of Benton, Mo. Shipley is a 2006 graduate of Woodland High School, and a 2008 graduate of Eclips School of Cosmetology. She is a hairstylist at Mastercuts...

DeVon and Sandy Lark of Roseville, Minn., formerly of New Wells, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Lark, to Derric Wood, both of Lincoln, Neb. He is the son of David and Lisa Wood of Lincoln. Lark received a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Concordia University. She is a personal trainer at Refinery Fitness, and track and field coach at Doane College...

Thomas and Debra Schumer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Schumer, to Madison Milliken, both of Irving, Texas. He is the son of Timothy and Annette Milliken of Georgetown, Texas. Schumer received a bachelor of arts degree in theology from the University of Dallas at Irving in 2010, and is pursuing a master of business administration degree from the university. She is communications manager at the University of Dallas School of Ministry...

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Essner of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Mary Essner, to Eric Christian Daume. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Daume of Cape Girardeau. Essner is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Tammie and Clay Harmon of Chaffee and Gary Muka of Harwood Heights, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Muka, to Dr. Christopher Zarpentine, both of Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the son of Daryl and Ann Zarpentine of Camillus, N.Y...

James and Rita Whaley of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Whaley, to Lee Schuermann, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Michael and Mary Ann Schuermann of Florissant, Mo. Whaley is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an insurance coordinator at The Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery...

Jack Pearman of Cape Girardeau and Gail Pearman of Olive Branch, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Lorraine Pearman, to Zachary Kevin Scott, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Greg Scott of East Prairie, Mo., and the late Darlene Scott...

Howard and Ellen Lewis of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Louise Lewis, to Eric Joseph Vogelweid. He is the son of Gary and Cathy Vogelweid of Auxvasse, Mo. Lewis is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri in 2009, and a master of education in learning, teaching and curriculum in 2010. She is a third grade teacher at Pierremont Elementary School in Manchester, Mo...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Rick and Beverly Broshuis of Advance announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Ann Broshuis, to Anthony Dennis Melton II. He is the son of Susie Melton of Oran, Mo., and Tony Melton of Sikeston, Mo. Broshuis is a 2005 graduate of Advance High School. ...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- David and Carolyn Miesner of South Fulton, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Marie Miesner, to Boyce Bradley Boese, both of Chaffee. He is the son of Gayliene Glency of Chaffee. Miesner is 1997 graduate of Martin Westview High School in Martin, Tenn. ...

Greg and Sharon Nagel of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Nagel, to Scott David Brueckner, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Jerry and Sharon Brueckner of Cape Girardeau. Nagel is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is dietary manager at Brookhaven Health Care in Springfield...

Ray and Donna Nedilnycky of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Nedilnycky, to Matthew William Gockel. He is the son of John and Jane Gockel of Cape Girardeau. Nedilnycky is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...