GORDONVILLE, Mo. -- Cynthia Dawn Rodgers and Matthew James Jansen exchanged vows Oct. 6, 2001, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Mo. The Rev. Bill Huggins performed the ceremony. Organist was Mary Jansen, and vocalists were Leeann Jansen, Sharon Vandeven, Bob and Jeanne Clubb.
Don and Linda Rodgers of Gordonville are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Tom and Monica Jansen of Marble Hill, Mo.
Maid of honor was Jennifer Rodgers of Gordonville, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tammy Crites of Jackson, Mo., cousin of the bride; Angel Seiler of Patton, Mo., Deanna Engelen of Leopold, Claudia Voges of Jackson, and Paula Lafaire of Marble Hill.
Andy Jansen of Leopold served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Joe Keller, Keith Vandeven, Corey Nenninger, all cousins of the groom; Michael Vandeven and Alan Holshouser, all of Leopold. Ushers were Donnie Rodgers of Gordonville, brother of the bride; Josh Worth of Delta, Mo., cousin of the bride; Adam Long of Marble Hill, uncle of the groom; and Chris VanGennip of Leopold, cousin of the groom.
Flower girl was Cheyenne Long, daughter of Bob and Lisa Long of Marble Hill and cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Nicholas Culbertson, son of Mark and Peggy Culbertson of West Branch, Iowa, and cousin of the bride.
Guest book attendants were Tiffany and Tora Jordan.
The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Leopold.
The bride is a registered veterinary technician at Bollinger County Veterinary Service in Marble Hill.
The groom is employed at NuWay in Jackson.
The couple resides in Leopold.
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