Richard and Tammy Ostendorf of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Cortney Marie Ostendorf, to Jason Ray Mercer, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Bill and Christy Mercer of Caruthersville, Missouri.
Cortney received a bachelor's degree in child development. She is a teacher at Downtown Children's Center in St. Louis.
Jason is pursuing a master's degree in business. He is a manager at Sam's Club.
A Nov. 1 wedding is planned at Centenary United Methodist Church.
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