Couples

Couples Announcements

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Maura Shimmens & Andrew Gentry Maura Clare Shimmens and Andrew Donald Gentry, both of Albuquerque, N.M., were married at 1 p.m., June 26, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. Monsignor David Cox performed the double-ring ceremony, assisted by Father Chris Cordes, Father Patrick Russell, Father Christopher Aubuchon, and Deacon Kenny Wildhaber. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Mary Ellen Shimmens, Jefferson City. The... Nov. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Clifford Siebeneck & Loretta Siebeneck Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Siebeneck, Wardsville, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary November 13 with an open house in Wardsville hosted by their six daughters. Clifford Siebeneck and Loretta Anna Bemboom were married November 17, 1951, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. They were attended by Betty Jean Siebeneck Buschjost, Evelyn Kempker, Marvin Siebeneck, and Ralph Toebben, all deceased. Mr. and... Nov. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Holly Brennecke & Seth Fredrickson Anne and Chuck Brennecke, Russellville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Anna Brennecke, Columbia, to Seth Alun Fredrickson, Columbia, son of Dawn and Tucker Fredrickson, Russellville. A December 18 wedding is planned at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Russellville. The bride-to-be is a 2020 graduate of Russellville High School and is currently attending the University of Missouri. The groom-to-be is... Nov. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Michael Distler & Lori Distler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Distler, Meta, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance at the Meta Civic League, Meta, hosted by family and friends. Michael Distler and Lori Kampeter were married November 23, 1996, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Meta. Father Shutty officiated. They were attended by Terry Kampeter, Meta; Dustin Stegeman, Meta; Vincent Distler Jr., Centertown;... Nov. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Jim Enderle & Linda Enderle Mr. and Mrs. Jim Enderle, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim Enderle and Linda Halter were married November 13, 1971, at St. Henrys Catholic Church, Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Enderle have one child: Amy (Enderle) Vidi and her husband Dwayne Vidi, High Springs, Fla. They also have two grandchildren: Aidan and Dylan. Nov. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Ray Boes & Betty Boes Mr. and Mrs. Ray Boes, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 23 with a dinner and dance reception at the Wardsville Lions Club, Wardsville, hosted by their children. Ray Boes and Betty Twehus were married October 16, 1971, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Patrick Shortt officiated. They were attended by Mary Schaefer and Linda Colter,... Oct. 31 2021 @ 12:00am

Robert Jaegers & Helen Jaegers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jaegers, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 3 with a special anniversary blessing during Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. A private dinner party was hosted by the couples three children. Robert Jaegers and Helen Kalaf were married October 2, 1971, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Meta. Father Thomas Sullivan and... Oct. 31 2021 @ 12:00am

Bernie Brondel & Beverly Brondel Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Brondel, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City, followed by a dinner at Revel Catering, Jefferson City. Bernie Brondel and Beverly Taube were married October 16, 1971, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Michael Quinn officiated. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eisterhold,... Oct. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

Paige Siebeneck & Jake Deppe Mike Siebeneck and Donna Siebeneck, both of Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Siebeneck, Linn, to Jake Deppe, Linn, son of Brian and Beth Deppe, Morrison. An October 30 wedding is planned at Ely Manor, Linn. Oct. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

Madison Pfahl & Caleb Weber Madison Pfahl, Loose Creek, and Caleb Weber, Westphalia, were married August 21 at Immaculate Conception Church, Loose Creek. Father Tony Rinaldo performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Linda Pfahl, Loose Creek. The groom is the son of Kenny and Brenda Weber, Westphalia. A reception dinner and dance followed the ceremony at Loose Creek Community... Oct. 10 2021 @ 12:00am

Dan Schnieders & Charlotte Schnieders Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schnieders, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and a small vacation. Dan Schnieders and Charlotte Jacquin were married October 9, 1971, in the old St George Catholic Church, Linn. Father Edwin Andrew Schmidt officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Schnieders have two children: Carrie Schnieders, Jefferson City, and Christian Schnieders, Columbia. Oct. 10 2021 @ 12:00am

Abby Rockers & Jesse Brown Abby Raye Rockers, Centertown, and Jesse Tanner Brown, Jefferson City, were married June 5 at St. Martin Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Stephen Jones and Fr. Jason Doke performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gerard and Susie Rockers, Centertown. The groom is the son of Danny and Becky Brown, Madison, S.D. The bride was given in marriage... Oct. 10 2021 @ 12:00am

Alan Kiral & Shirley Kiral Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kiral, Henley, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with a family celebration. Alan Kiral and Shirley Schanuth were married October 1, 1955, in Jefferson City. Pastor Ralph Roberts officiated. They were attended by Donald and Naomi Merritt. Mr. and Mrs. Kiral have three children: Alan Kiral Jr. and his wife Melody, Henley; Angela Putman and her husband... Oct. 3 2021 @ 12:00am

Mallory Freeman & Conner Finn Mallory Kayl Freeman, Macon, Ga. and Conner Coleman Finn, Roeland Park, Kan., were married at 5:00 p.m. August 28 at Don Cesar Hotel, St. Petersburg, Fla. Rev. Anne Moroh performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Will and Carol Freeman, Tampa, Fla. The groom is the son of Nick and Lisa Finn, Hartsburg. A dinner... Oct. 3 2021 @ 12:00am

Brittney Henson & Hunter Mahon Jeff Henson, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of his daughter, Brittney Henson, Jefferson City, also the daughter of the late Tanna Henson, to Hunter Mahon, Jefferson City, son of Scott and Angie Mahon, Englewood, Colo. A December 31 wedding is planned at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Helias High School, Jefferson City,... Oct. 3 2021 @ 12:00am

Sam Thoenen & Anna McCabe Dan and Bev Thoenen, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Sam Thoenen, Prairie Village, Kan., to Anna McCabe, Prairie Village, Kan., son of Mike and Marlene McCabe, Olathe, Kan. An October 22 wedding is planned in Kansas City. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park, Kan.; a 2014 graduate of... Sep. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

Lloyd Dulle & Patricia Dulle Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Dulle, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Lloyd Louis Dulle and Patricia Ann Goeller were married September 15, 1956, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Vogelweid officiated. They were attended by Rosalie Goeller Heislen, Marilyn Probst Hale, Norma Jean Holtmeyer Distler, Carolyn Bernskoetter Schnieders, Pauline Busch... Sep. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

Lee Waer & Janet Waer Mr. and Mrs. Lee Waer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 6, 2021, with a Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, and received a special blessing from Father Jeremy Secrist, followed by a meal at Madison's Café. 2nd Lieutenant Lee Waer and Janet Rehagen were married on March 6, 1971, in Stuttgart, Germany, at the chapel at... Sep. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

William Buschman & Diane Buschman Mr. and Mrs. William J. Buschman, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation. William J. Buschman and Diane E. Reinsch were married September 11, 1971, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Argyle. Msgr. Ralph Kutz officiated. They were attended by Sandra Reinsch Schwartz, Jefferson City; Ann Buschmann Bax, Jefferson City; Carol Reinsch Trim, Jefferson City; Myra Reinsch... Sep. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

Richard Scott & Sheila Scott Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 24 with a dinner hosted by their children. Richard Scott and Sheila Schneider were married July 24, 1971, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Reverend Fred J. Yele officiated. They were attended by RC Holmes, deceased; David Scott, Jefferson City; Susan Randaeph and Ima Lou Boyce. Mr.... Sep. 5 2021 @ 12:00am

Jeffrey Bisges & Heather Bisges Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bisges, Wardsville, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and a trip to Nashville and Perdido Key. Jeffrey Bisges and Heather Rackers were married September 7, 1996, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Father Mike Coleman and Father Brenden Doyle officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Bisges have four children; Cole Bisges and his wife Daphne... Sep. 5 2021 @ 12:00am

Robert Buschjost & Susan Buschjost Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buschjost, St. Thomas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner with their family. Robert Buschjost and Susan Plassmeyer were married August 28, 1971, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Mr. and Mrs. Buschjost have three children: Anna Wallis and her husband Darin Wallis, Willard; Debby Buschjost, St. Thomas; and Amanda Wooten and her husband... Aug. 29 2021 @ 12:00am

Kelsey Vaughan & Jonathan Elenkiwich Kelsey Vaughan and Jonathan Elenkiwich, both of St. Louis, were married at 4:30 p.m., May 14, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, St. Louis. Deacon Paul Arthur performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Connie Vaughan, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of David and Sue Elenkiwich, Edina, Minn. Cocktails, dinner and a... Aug. 29 2021 @ 12:00am

Alexandra Heislen & Cleveland McCarty Alexandra Heislen, Fort Collins, Colo., and Cleveland McCarty, Boulder, Colo., were married at 5 p.m., July 29, at Lionsgate Event Center, Lafayette, Colo. Alex McDonald performed the double-ringer ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Jan Heislen, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Dr. Eric and Miriam McCarty, Boulder, Colo. A dinner and dance reception followed... Aug. 29 2021 @ 12:00am

Charles Michael & Lois Michael Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michael, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday, August 21, with a family dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks, hosted by their children & families. Charles Michael and Lois Schedler were married August 20, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Revs. Walter Niedner and Joel Schedler, father of the bride,... Aug. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Harry Kennedy & Margaret Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kennedy, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 31 with a week at a Florida surprise location followed by a Branson location, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Harry Kennedy and Margaret Warren were married July 29, 1961, at Apostolic Church, Des Moines, Iowa. Rev John Waits officiated. They were attended by Phyllis (Kennedy) Eveans,... Aug. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Courtney Lock & George Brandi Dan and Shelly Lock, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Lock, Prairie Village, Kan., to George Brand, Prairie Village, Kan., son of Bart and Jodie Brand, Prairie Village, Kan. A September 18 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2012 graduate of Helias High School, Jefferson City; a 2015 graduate... Aug. 15 2021 @ 12:00am

Amanda Peters & Tyler Schrimpf Amanda Peters and Tyler Schrimpf, both of Columbia, were married April 21 in a double-ring ceremony at Grand Palladium Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico. A cocktail hour and dance was held August 14 at the Eagles Hall, California. After a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple resides in Columbia. Aug. 15 2021 @ 12:00am

Turner Tyson & Linda Tyson Mr. and Mrs. Turner Tyson, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 9 with a family dinner at CC Broilers, hosted by their children. A future anniversary vacation is also planned. Turner Tyson and Linda Bowness were married August 14, 1971, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lee's Summit. Rev. Richard Mason officiated. They were attended by Susan Miller, Kansas... Aug. 15 2021 @ 12:00am

Richard Hunolt & Sylva Hunolt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hunolt, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Richard Hunolt and Sylva Schmutz were married August 2, 1976, at United Church of Christ, Jefferson City. Rev. Steve Buchholz officiated. They were attended by Mona Scrivner and R.C. Higgins, both of Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Hunolt have five children: Tracy Blank, Jefferson City; Rick Blank,... Aug. 15 2021 @ 12:00am