Couples

Couples Announcements

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Stephen Slaughter & Marcia Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Slaughter, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass and celebration at a later date. Stephen Slaughter and Marcia Bax were married May 30, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Rev. F.J. Bonn officiated. They were attended by Judy Hoelscher, Gloria Schulte, Ann Bax, Bernice Hoelscher, Daniel Lepper, R.J. Schulte, Dennis... May. 31 2020 @ 12:00am

Hannah Tabor & Jeremy Parker David and Gayla Tabor, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Tabor, Jefferson City, to Jeremy Parker, Midlothian, Texas, son of Anthony and Maureen Parker, Midlothian, Texas. An August 15 wedding is planned at First Christian Church, Jefferson City. May. 31 2020 @ 12:00am

Bill Grothoff & Barb Grothoff Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grothoff, Westphalia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date. Bill Grothoff and Barb Snook were married April 4, 1970. Mr. and Mrs. Grothoff have three children: Kenny Grothoff (Angela), David Grothoff (Judy), and Sandy Bennett. They also have seven grandchildren: Leslie, Alissa, McKenzie, Derek, Dustin, Devin, and Brandon; and three great-grandchildren with another... May. 10 2020 @ 12:00am

Roger Hagner & Dinah Hagner Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hagner, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner after the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Roger Hagner and Dinah Heet were married May 9, 1970, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. Father Kevin Gormley officiated. They were attended by Ruby (Gratz) Radmacher, Taos; Jean (Klie-thermes) Pinnell, Taos; Doris (Heet) Cadd, Liberty;... May. 10 2020 @ 12:00am

Sarah Moen & Jeremy Denlinger Sarah Moen and Jeremy Denlinger, both of Lancaster, Pa., were married November 15, 2019, at Old Road Mennonite Church, Gap, Pa. Ron Denlinger performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Debbie Moen, Holts Summit. The groom is the son of Ron and Joan Denlinger, Lancaster, Pa. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore... May. 10 2020 @ 12:00am

Larry Tschappler & Bonnie Tschappler Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tschappler, Linn, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date. Larry Tschappler and Bonnie Peters were married May 16, 1970 at St. George Catholic Church, Linn. Fr. J.W. Jaworski officiating. They were attended by Terry Lytton, Holts Summit; Ray Peters, Westphalia; Pat Peters, Linn; Glenda McBroom, Latham; Karen Tschappler, Linn; and Debbie (Peters) Horton,... May. 10 2020 @ 12:00am

Anne Kettenbrink & Brent Fisher Anne Elizabeth Kettenbrink and Brent Alan Fisher, both of St. Louis, were married at 4 p.m. February 29, at Carnahan Memorial Garden, Jefferson City. Gary Castor, editor of the News Tribune and friend of the couple, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Nancy Kettenbrink, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Patricia and... May. 3 2020 @ 12:00am

Joseph Prater & Lauren Zielinski Curt and Christine Prater, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Joseph Prater, Lake St. Louis, to Lauren Zielinski, Lake St. Louis, daughter of Larry and Karen Zielinski, St. Peters. A June 13 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Church, Dardenne Prairie. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Incarnate Word Academy, St. Louis, and a 2017 graduate of... May. 3 2020 @ 12:00am

Whitney Lutes & Joshua Huff Whitney Lutes, Linn, and Joshua Huff, Eugene, were married at 2 p.m., October 26, 2019, at The Wildflower, Eugene. Victoria Hanrahan performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Alvin and Carol Wieberg, Argyle. The groom is the son of Michael and Lisa Huff, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at The Wildflower,... Apr. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

Glenn Robertson & Kathy Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robertson, Loose Creek, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at a later date. Glenn Robertson and Kathy Luebbert were married April 18, 1970, at St. Cecilia Church, Meta. Fr. Thomas Sullivan officiated. They were attended by Gary Boes, Westphalia; Bill Buschman, Jefferson City; Paul Henshaw and Tom Henshaw, both of Hammonton,... Apr. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Bill Borgmeyer & Claudia Borgmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Borgmeyer, Holts Summit, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family at a later date. Bill Borgmeyer and Claudia Mantle were married April 18, 1970, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Norman J. Ahrens officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Borgmeyer have three children: Pam Schnieders, Jefferson City; Christie Landwehr and her husband Chris Landwehr, Jefferson... Apr. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Gene Heckemeyer & Dianne Heckemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Gene Heckemeyer, St. Elizabeth, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. A family dinner will follow at a later date. Gene Heckemeyer and Dianne Huhman were married April 11, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Father Ferdinand Bonn officiated. They were attended by Dennis Heckemeyer, deceased; Elaine Huhman Kempker, Henley;... Apr. 12 2020 @ 12:00am

Robert Kerperin & Carol Kerperin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kerperin, Taos, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at a later date due to the current pandemic, hosted by their children. Robert L. Kerperin and Carol A. Hentges were married April 4, 1970, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. Rev. Gerald L. Poelker officiated. They were attended by Donald Kerperin,... Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:00am

John Angelbeck & Joyce Ann Angelbeck Mr. and Mrs. John Angelbeck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a Western Caribbean cruise, provided by their nephew, Scott Houseman of Sacramento, Calif. John David Angelbeck and Joyce Ann Houseman were married March 13, 1965 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The late Father Norman Ahrens officiated. They were attended by Gerald Houseman, Sunrise Beach; Barbara... Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:00am

Matt Anderson & Annie Callahan Jack and Jo Anderson, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Matt Anderson, Chillicothe, to Annie Callahan, Chillicothe, daughter of Dennis and Kay Callahan, Fulton. An October 10 wedding is planned at Kempker's Back 40, Westphalia. Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

William Call & Perri Jackson Calvin and Mary Call, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, William B. Call, St. Louis, to Perri Jackson, St. Louis, daughter of Mark and Judy Jackson, Kirkwood. An April 25 wedding is planned at the Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis. Mar. 8 2020 @ 12:00am

Irvin Goldammer & Dorothy Goldammer Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Goldammer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary February 23 with an open house at River Region Community Center, Jefferson City, hosted by their children. Irvin Goldammer and Dorothy Lehman were married February 28, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville. Rev. J.J. Haberacker officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Goldammer have two children: Jeff Goldammer and his wife... Mar. 8 2020 @ 12:00am

Howard Derrieux & Marjorie Derrieux Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Derrieux, Holts Summit, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 6 with a family dinner at Alexandro's, Jefferson City, hosted by their children. Howard E. Derrieux and Marjorie A. Korsmeyer were married March 5, 1960, at Mokane United Methodist Church, Mokane. Rev. C.W. Bittiker officiated. They were attended by Jean Rackers, Holts Summit; Ruth Glover, Fulton;... Mar. 8 2020 @ 12:00am

Tony Strope & Marsha Strope Mr. and Mrs. Tony Strope, St. Thomas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date with family and friends at Strope Bar and Grill, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Tony Strope and Marsha Gowin were married March 7, 1970, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fulton. Rev. Thomas Duggans and Rev. Raymond McCallister officiated. Mar. 8 2020 @ 12:00am

Brittany Little & Sam Wehrle Brittany Little and Sam Wehrle, both of Euless, Texas, were married October 19, 2019, at Stonebridge Wedding Venue, Fort Worth, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Pam Little, Meriden, Conn. The groom is the son of Mike and Mary Wehrle, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Stonebridge Wedding Venue. A rehearsal dinner,... Mar. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Don Knollmeyer & Jeanne Knollmeyer Don and Jeanne Knollmeyer recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Don Knollmeyer and Jeanne Fausell were married February 13, 1960, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Knollmeyer have four children: Denise Knollmeyer Frey, Dianne Bisges (Gary), Donna Knollmeyer, and Darla Iven (Roger). They also have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren with another... Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Matthew Delaney & Lisa Gerstenkorn Barry and Connie Delaney, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their son, Matthew Delaney, St. Louis, to Lisa Gerstenkorn, St. Louis, daughter of David and Barbara Gerstenkorn, St. Louis. An August 29 wedding is planned at Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Louis. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, St. Louis, and a 2013 graduate of the University... Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Clarence Stieferman & Shirley Stieferman Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stieferman, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family gathering. Clarence J. Stieferman and Shirley A. Herigon were married February 19, 1955, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Chamois. Rev. A.J. Grellner officiated. They were attended by JoAnn Herigon, Jefferson City; Agnes (Stieferman) Eynard, Jefferson City; John Schmid, deceased; and James... Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Melissa Gassner & Craig Bruemmer Joe and Sheiler Gassner, along with Charles and Linda Bruemmer, announce the engagement of their children, Melissa Marie Gassner and Craig Gerald Bruemmer, all of Jefferson City. An April 18 wedding is planned at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Feb. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Leah Bucher & Adam Shimmens Leah Marie Bucher and Adam Michael Shimmens, both of Kansas City, were married at 4:30 p.m., August 17, 2019, at Christ Community Church - Brookside, Kansas City. Pastor Paul Brandes performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Cara and Darren Adkison, Blue Springs, and Dan and Nicole Bucher, Pleasant Hill. The groom is the son of Steve... Feb. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Harry Baker & Martha Sue Baker Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker, Holts Summit, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary February 29 with a reception and dance at the Holts Summit Civic Center. Harry Baker and Martha Sue Crump were married February 19, 1955, at the home of Wallace and Bea (Crump) Fisher (deceased) in Fulton. Reverend Irvin K. Rice officiated. They were attended by Howard and... Feb. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

James Cassmeyer & Margaret Cassmeyer Mr. and Mrs. James Cassmeyer, Taos, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house later this spring, hosted by their children. James Roman Cassmeyer and Margaret Dolores Forck were married February 20, 1960, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. They were attended by Carol Forck Hake, Taos; Robert Cassmeyer, deceased; Mary Ellen Cassmeyer... Feb. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Trevor Dunnavant & Amber Lage Jim and Debbie Dunnavant, Osage Bend, announce the engagement of their son, Trevor Dunnavant, Jefferson City, to Amber Lage, Jefferson City, daughter of Mike and Judy Lage, Taos. A June 20 wedding is planned at Mighty Oak Lodge, Lebanon. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Wardsville, and a 2018 graduate of the University of Central... Feb. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Annemarie Centlivre & Nicholas Brondel Annemarie Centlivre, Plymouth, Mich., and Nicholas Brondel, Jefferson City, were married at 1 p.m., August 24, 2019, at Saint Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, Detroit, Mich. Fr. Tom Belczak performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Mary Thereza Centlivre, Plymouth, Mich. The groom is the son of Wayne and LaVerne Brondel, Jefferson City. A dinner and... Feb. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

Elizabeth Backes & Kenneth Belew Thomas and Carol Backes, St. Thomas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Backes, Lonedell, to Kenneth "Robbie" Belew, Lonedell, son of Bruce and Sandy Belew, Lonedell. A May 16 wedding is planned at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Thomas. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Wardsville; a 2011 graduate of Lincoln University... Feb. 9 2020 @ 12:00am