Chris and Julie Johnston of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirsten Ashley Johnston, to Derek Joseph Thieret, both of Jackson. He is the son of Craig and Linda Thieret of Perryville, Mo.
Kirsten is a 2011 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She is pursuing a physical therapist assistant degree from Mineral Area College. She is an assistant manager at Sonic in Perryville.
Derek is a 2010 graduate of Perryville High School and a graduate of Missouri Welding Institute. He is employed by AALCO Wrecking in St. Louis.
A Nov. 23 wedding is planned at Our Lady of Victory Church in Perryville.
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