Dirnberger - Horan

Steve and Charlotte Dirnberger of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Rita Jo Dirnberger, to Christopher Michael Horan. He is the son of Michael and Paula Horan of Fenton, Mo., and Michelle and David Sillanpa of Noblesville, Ind.

Dirnberger is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science in business accounting from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in organizational development from Webster University. She is employed by the Boeing Co. in St. Louis and Charleston, S.C. She is part of a finance leadership development program.

Horan is a graduate of Lindbergh High School in St. Louis. He received a bachelor of science in informatics from Indiana University, and is pursuing a master's in information management from Washington University. He is a software programmer/analyst at Boeing Co.

A Sept. 8 wedding is planned at St. Mary's Cathedral.