Couples

Couples Announcements

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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

Whitney Clad & Jordan France Whitney Clad and Jordan France, both of Denver, Colo., were married at 4:30 p.m., September 14, 2019, at Grand Street Cafe, Kansas City. Chris Parish performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Vicki and Jim Clad, Centertown. The groom is the son of Kathy and Joe France, Gothenburg, Neb. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony... Feb. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Donna Hurley & Laron Hilke Donna K. Pringer Hurley, Holts Summit, and Laron L. Hilke, Freeburg, were married at 12:30 p.m., November 16, 2019 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Father Ignazio Medina, Father Bill Debo, and Msgr. Gregory Higley, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine Pringer, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of the... Feb. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Brad Wilson & Brooke Cook Mrs. Nancy Wilson, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of her son, Brad Wilson, New York City, N.Y., also the son of the late Dick Wilson, to Brooke Cook, New York City, N.Y. A March 21 wedding is planned at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Los Angeles, Calif.;... Feb. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Raegan Wood & Reed Wiser Raegan Marie Wood, Henley, and Reed Scott Wiser, Russellville, were married October 5, 2019, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Father Stephen Jones performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Aaron and Roselyn Wood, Henley. The groom is the son of Scott and Monica Wiser, Russellville. Given in marriage by her father, the... Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:00am

Chelsea Cox & Zachary Fletcher Chelsea Shellyn Cox and Zachary Ryan Fletcher, both of Holts Summit, were married at 2:30 p.m., September 14, 2019, at Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City. Dr. Monte Shinkle performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Lisa Cox, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Mitchell and Lisa Fletcher, Holts Summit, and Norbert Hohm, New... Jan. 12 2020 @ 12:00am

Shayla Bowling & Bradley Richter Shayla Denise Bowling and Bradley Wayne Richter, both of Laquey, were married at 4 p.m., October 12, 2019 at Hicks Farms, Laquey. Clinton Jarrett, friend of the bride and groom, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Cari Champagne and Ron Bowling, Laquey. The groom is the son of Keith "Peewee" and Kim Richter, Wardsville. Given in... Jan. 5 2020 @ 12:00am

Kay Scott & Tom Heckman Kay Scott and Tom Heckman, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., November 30, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Don Antweiler performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Clara Rackers, Jefferson City, and the late Don Rackers. The groom is the son of Bernice Heckman, Wardsville, and the late Harold Heckman.... Jan. 5 2020 @ 12:00am

Hannah Kliethermes & Derek Bisoglio James and Ellen Kliethermes, Loose Creek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Christine Kliethermes, Kansas City, to Derek Bisoglio, Kansas City, son of George and Barbara Bisoglio, Cape San Blas, Fla. A January 18, 2020 wedding is planned at St. Therese Catholic Church, Kansas City. Dec. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Elizabeth Landwehr & Kyle Parker Elizabeth Landwehr and Kyle Parker, both of St. Louis, were married at 2 p.m., June 29, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Don Antweiler performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Carolyn Landwehr, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of James and Christine Parker, Memphis. Given in marriage by her father, the... Dec. 22 2019 @ 12:00am

Raymond Bly & Patsy Bly Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lloyd Bly, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary December 21 with an open house at First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, hosted by Ray and Roxane Bly. Raymond Lloyd Bly and Patsy Ruth Jones were married December 12, 1954, at Levy Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Harry Hunt officiated. They were attended by Francis... Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

Seth Allen & Brianna Schulte Seth Allen, Jefferson City, son of Victor and Carole Allen, Jefferson City, and Brianna Schulte, Jefferson City, daughter of Todd and Amy Gerber, Jefferson City, and Ross and Erin Schulte, Rocky Mount, announce their engagement. A January 11, 2020 wedding is planned at Capital Bluffs Event Center, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Calvary Lutheran High School,... Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

Michael Schaefer & Connie Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schaefer, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary today with a dinner. A trip to Gulf Shores will be taken at a later date. Michael Schaefer and Connie Hicks were married November 24, 1984, at First Presbyterian Church, Odessa. Rev. D. Randall Cone officiated. Nov. 24 2019 @ 12:00am

Emily Wilbers & Chris Lute Matt and Linda Wilbers, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Wilbers, Wardsville, to Chris Lute, Madison, son of Harvey and Denise Lute, Madison. A June 6, 2020 wedding is planned at The Daisy Farm, Jefferson City. Nov. 24 2019 @ 12:00am

Dennis Strader & Pat Strader Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Strader, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner for family and friends at a later date. Dennis Strader and Pat Brickey were married November 22, 1969, at First United Meth-odist Church, Jefferson City. Dr. Val B. Strader officiated. They were attended by Arleta Brickey, Janet Rumsey, Pat Abernathy Reinhard, Patricia Bockhorst, Donnie... Nov. 24 2019 @ 12:00am