Weddings from November 2006

Krista Kathleen Olson and Peter Lowell Weeks exchanged vows Aug. 5, 2006, at Cape Bible Chapel. Dan Greene performed the ceremony. Pianist was Shane Steck, guitarist was Lowell Weeks, and vocalists were Becky, Erica and Lowell Weeks. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Cindy Olson of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Lowell and Lynda Weeks of Syracuse, N.Y...

Megan Leigh Thiele and Brandon Christopher Lorenz were united in marriage Sept. 30, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Terry Culbertson performed the ceremony. Violinist was Suzanne Wittwer of Columbia, Mo. Ed and Doris Thiele of Jackson are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Dane and Sherry Lorenz of Fruitland, and Todd and Teresa Burns of Jackson...

Rachel Sanderson McPhillips and Julius "Jay" Plucker V were married Aug. 5, 2006, at Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ala. The Revs. Gregory Evans and Carrie Tuttle performed the ceremony. Pianist was Corbett Lunsford of Chicago, brother-in-law of the bride; and vocalists were Grace Lunsford, sister of the bride; and Summer Whatley of Montgomery...

Stacey Leigh Simon and Zachary Joe Adams were married May 27, 2006, at Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. Rabbi Joshua Talb performed the ceremony. Music was by the Chesterfield Quartet. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Carolyn Korlin of St. Louis. The groom is the son of Bob and Pam Adams of Jackson...

Jeff and Ellen Gibson of Joplin, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Lynn Gibson, to Keith Robertson Jr. He is the son of Keith and Cynthia Robertson of Joplin, formerly of Cape Girardeau. Gibson received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Missouri Southern State University. She is a fourth grade teacher at Duenweg School in the Joplin School District...

Stacey Michelle Brooks and Andrew Lee Buttry were married July 22, 2006, at First General Baptist Church in Jackson. The Rev. Luther Rhodes performed the ceremony. The groom played the piano and guitar and sang. Recorded music was provided by Steve and Scott Brooks of Jackson, father and brother of the bride, respectively. Shanna Gronewold of Ramsey, Minn., cousin of the bride, and Derek King of Jackson read scriptures...

ANNA, Ill. -- Shelly Clover and Jeff Hill were married June 17, 2006, at Von Jakob Vineyard in Alto Pass, Ill. Jerry Ellis, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony. A reading was given by Tina Jarrett of Murphysboro, Ill. Vocalist was Brenda Allen of Dayton, Ohio, cousin of the bride. Music was by Chautauqua String Ensemble...

Casi Jo Childers and Jonathan Michael Butler exchanged vows Oct. 12, 2006. Judge Gary Kamp performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Bobbie Childers of Egypt Mills. The groom is the son of Kathy James of Oak Ridge, and the late Michael Butler...

Stephanie Ann Stone and Kent Roger Zimmerman were married April 22, 2006, at Centenary United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ron Watts performed the ceremony. Reader was Betsy Richey. Music was provided by Trio Girardeaux. Vocalists were Shari Boxdorfer and Tyson Zahner...

KELSO, Mo. -- Amy Leigh Murphy and Randy Vincent Essner exchanged vows Aug. 5, 2006, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel of Kelso, and vocalists were Renee Reinagel of Kelso and Jim Simmons of Benton, Mo...

Fruitland Community Church was the setting Nov. 4, 2006, for the wedding of Amanda Wright and Brad Schafer. The Rev. Mike Parry performed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Sandra Wright of Ridgway, Ill., and Steve and Connie Wright of Jackson. The groom is the son of Bob and Shirlene Schafer of Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Brandi Kendra Lobb and Tory Dixon Meyr were united in marriage Aug. 20, 2006, at Scottsdale Family Church in Scottsdale, Ariz. Joe Gordon performed the ceremony. Vocalist was Kristen Adams of Scottsdale. Kim and Janice Lobb of Scottsdale and Sheri Lobb of Cameron Park, Calif., are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Larry and Judi Meyr of Chaffee, Mo...

Melissa Pauline Wise and Simon Chardin Dirnberger were united in marriage Nov. 3, 2006, at Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff National Forest in Alberta, Canada. Parents of the couple are Paul and Pat Wise of Sikeston, Mo., and Bernard and Beverly Dirnberger of Cape Girardeau...

Jennifer Glueck and Christopher Hart were married Oct. 7, 2006, in Troy, Mo. The Rev. Glenn Davis performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tony and Carol Glueck of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Roger and Terry Carriker of Troy, and the late Greg Hart...

St. Mary's Cathedral was the setting April 29, 2006, for the wedding of Olivia Marie Beel and Stanley Keith Hancock. The Rev. Thomas Kiefer performed the ceremony. Acolyte was the Rev. William Hennecke Jr., cousin of the bride. Reader was Shelley Frank of Cape Girardeau, cousin of the bride. Vocalists were Krista Keesee and Leann Hendrix...

Melissa T. Lampe and David G. Ham were married Aug. 26, 2006, at St. Simon the Apostle Church in St. Louis. The Rev. Edmond Fitzgibbon performed the ceremony. Pianist was Barbara Roddy of St. Louis. George and Pat Lampe of St. Louis are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Jim and Beth Ham of Cape Girardeau...

Danielle Renee Hennecke and Gary Lynn Poyner Jr. were married July 29, 2006, at St. Mary's Cathedral. Mass celebrants were the Revs. Thomas Kiefer and William Hennecke, brother of the bride. Con-celebrants were the Revs. Patrick Nwokoye, Scott Sunnenberg, Randy Tochtrop and David Coon...

Melanie Ann Beel and Gregory Allan Peters were married June 3, 2006, at Immaculate Conception Church in Loose Creek, Mo. Celebrant was the Rev. I.C. Medina. Acolyte was William Hennecke Jr., cousin of the bride. Eucharistic ministers were Ruthie Verslues, aunt of the groom, and Jason and Becky Boyce. Lectors were Danielle Hennecke, cousin of the bride; Jack Cronhardt, uncle of the groom; and Bethany Blattel, cousin of the bride...

Krista Kathleen Olson and Peter Lowell Weeks exchanged vows Aug. 5, 2006, at Cape Bible Chapel. Dan Greene performed the ceremony. Pianist was Shane Steck, guitarist was Lowell Weeks, and vocalists were Becky, Erica and Lowell Weeks. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Cindy Olson of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Lowell and Lynda Weeks of Syracuse, N.Y...

Leola Catherine Michelle Austin and Michael Shayne Taylor exchanged vows Nov. 11, 2006, at Chamber Gardens. The Rev. Ronnie Lear performed the ceremony. Gordon and Shelia Wright of Cape Girardeau are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Mac and Ann Taylor of Mayfield, Ky...

Rebecca Ann Mattes and Kerry Timothy White were united in marriage July 15, 2006, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Friedel performed the ceremony. Lectors were Donna Moore of Higganum, Conn., sister of the groom; Bernard White of North Branford, Conn., brother of the groom; and Wayne Mattes of Cape Girardeau, father of the bride. Soloists were Sarah Uptmor and Alan Bruns of Cape Girardeau, and musicians were Sara Edgerton, Cheryl Oberhaus and Paul Thompson of Cape Girardeau...

Juliana Wenzel Green and James Frederick Thurman were married July 12, 2006, at Kapalua Bay, Hawaii. The Rev. Jesse Nakooka performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Karl and Julie Harrison of Paducah, Ky., and the late Donald Green. The groom is the son of Sheryl Thurman of Cape Girardeau, and the late James L. Thurman...

Emma Mary Beel and Shawn Albert Tuthill were married Oct. 7, 2006, at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Patrick Nwokoye performed the ceremony. Deacon was the Rev. William Hennecke Jr., cousin of the bride. Lector was Debbie Frank of Cape Girardeau, godmother of the bride. Mass servers were Austin and Alex Bradshaw. Music was by St. Mary's Youth Group and Leann Hendrix of Cape Girardeau...

Darlene Jennifer Annette Helderman and Danny Ray McMillan exchanged vows Sept. 9, 2006, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel and vocalist was Krista Keesee. The bride is the daughter of Darrell and Kitrina Helderman of Jackson. The groom is the son of Dennis and Debora McMillan and Mary and Jeff Hency, all of Scott City...