Rude - Declue

Alan and Diane Rude of Sterling, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Rude, to Chris DeClue, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Judy DeClue of Jackson and Larry DeClue of Cape Girardeau.

Rude is a 1997 graduate of Sterling High School, and a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is a fourth grade teacher with Parkway School District.

DeClue is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. He is a territory manager with Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers.