Becker-King

Jill Christine Becker and Matthew Ryan King were united in marriage April 20, 2007, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The Rev. David Johnson performed the ceremony. Vocalist and musician was Kristin Swinford-Schweain of Jackson.

Parents of the couple are Gary and Christine Becker and Daryl and Kathy King, all of Jackson.

Maid of honor was Elizabeth Becker of Jackson, sister of the bride.

Matt Unger of Laurie, Mo., cousin of the bride, was best man.

The reception was held in the church fellowship hall, followed by a dinner at High Street Station.

Mrs. King is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree from Missouri Southern State University. She is a physical education teacher at T.S. Hill Middle School in Dexter, Mo.

The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University. He is employed at Procter & Gamble.

After a cruise to the western Caribbean, the couple resides in Dexter.