Etzold - Blackwood

Kevin and Donna Etzold of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Diana Marie Etzold, to Jeffrey Dennis Blackwood, both of St. Louis. He is the son of the Rev. Michael and Diane Blackwood of Jonesboro, Ark.

Diana is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She received a degree in textile and apparel from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2010. She is employed at Helen's Bridal and Alterations in Kirkwood, Mo.

Jeffrey is a 1997 graduate of Warrenton High School. He is manager at Pub 231 in St. Louis.

A Sept. 21 wedding is planned at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.