Couples

Couples Announcements

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Theresa Wildhaber & Jonathan Shorman Theresa Wildhaber, Lawrence, Kan., daughter of Tom and Peggy Wildhaber, Argyle, and Jonathan Shorman, Lawrence, Kan., son of Gene and Debra Shorman, McPherson, Kan., announce their engagement. A private ceremony will be held April 17 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence, Kan. The bride is a 2011 graduate of Fatima High School, Westphalia, and a 2015 graduate of Truman State... Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:00am

Lauren Zielinski & Joseph Prater Lauren Zielinski and Joseph Prater, both of Lake St. Louis, were married August 1 at Immaculate Conception Dardenne, Dardenne Prairie. Fr. Freddy Devaraj performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Karen Zielinski, St. Peters. The groom is the son of Curt and Christine Prater, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at... Jan. 3 2021 @ 12:00am

Angela Orr & Daniel Kennedy, Jr. Angela Rose Orr and Daniel William Kennedy Jr., both of Kansas City, were married at 4 p.m., October 31, at The Stanley Rooftop, Lee's Summit. Adam Miller performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Janice and Sam Orr, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Pam and Daniel Kennedy, Overland Park, Kan. Given in marriage by... Dec. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Dwight Duke & Norma Duke Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Duke, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary December 4 with an anniversary card shower and family dinner hosted by their children. Dwight Duke and Norma Shoop were married December 4, 1960, at the home of Dale and Nada DeWeese, Colorado Springs, Colo. Frank Baugh officiated. They were attended by John Meyers, Ohio, and Flo (Bingham)... Dec. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Taylor Woodward & Tanner Hawkes Taylor MacKenzie Woodward, Freeburg, and Tanner Joshua Hawkes, Frankenstein, were married at 4 p.m., September 12, at Venus Park, Vienna. Tony Hawkes performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Lonnie and Terri Woodward, Freeburg. The groom is the son of Brett and Sharryn Hawkes, Fran-kenstein. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Venus Park, Vienna.... Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Donald Jones & Amy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones, Russellville, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary November 8 with a family dinner at the couple's home, hosted by their children. Donald Jones and Amy Scrivner were married November 4, 1950, at Russellville Baptist Church Parsonage, Russellville. Rev. Owen Moody officiated. They were attended by Mildred (Jasper) Murphy and Ewing Shikles, both deceased. Mr. and... Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

John Meisel & Judy Meisel Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Meisel, Lohman, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a meal at Steve's Family Restaurant, Lohman, with their children and grandchildren, hosted by the couple. John Lee Meisel and Judy Ehrhardt were married November 22, 1970, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Honey Creek), Jefferson City. The late Rev. Ervin Junkans officiated. They were attended by... Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Melissa Gassner & Craig Bruemmer Melissa Gassner and Craig Bruemmer, both of Jefferson City, were married at 1 p.m., June 27, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father I. Medina performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Sheila Gassner, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Charlie and Linda Bruemmer, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her parents,... Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Norman Muenks & Judy Muenks Mr. and Mrs. Norman Muenks, Loose Creek, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Norman B. Muenks and Judy A. Kliethermes were married November 14, 1970, at Immaculate Conception Church, Loose Creek. Rev. Kevin Gormley officiated. They were attended by Darlene (Kliethermes) Brandt; Joan (Kliethermes) Prenger; Lucille (Muenks) Peters; Jeanette (Muenks) Lock; Sylvester Muenks, deceased; Raymond Luebbert, deceased;... Nov. 15 2020 @ 12:00am

Stephanie Stokes & Garrett James Roger and Donna Stokes, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Stokes, Wentzville, to Garrett James, Wentzville, son of Diane James, St. Peters, and the late Rick James. A January 2, 2021 wedding is planned at the Grand Opera House, St. Charles. Nov. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Kimberly Jasinski & Aaron Archer Kimberly Michelle Jasinski and Aaron Roy Archer, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., October 24, at Carnahan Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City. David Spratt performed the ceremony. A private reception with family followed the ceremony. Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

Bill Hardwick & Linda Hardwick Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hardwick, Russellville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children. Bill Hardwick and Linda Brown were married October 17, 1970, at Faith Lutheran Church, Kirksville. Pastor Mark Appold officiated. They were attended by Brad Selby, Kirksville, and Susan Aldridge, Mesa, Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. Hardwick have two children: Kelly Hardwick and... Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

Rachel Holmberg & Andrew Strong Rachel Marie Holmberg and Andrew Nelson Strong, both of Alexandria, Va., were married at 4 p.m., September 27, at the groom's family home in Chapel Hill, N.C. Rev. Noah Van Niel performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Timothy and Cheryl Morrow, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Jay and Mary Strong, Chapel Hill, N.C.... Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:00am

Tara Kliethermes & Chad Wolken Ben and Amy Steinman, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Kliethermes, also the daughter of the late Joseph Kliethermes, to Chad Wolken, son of Rodney and Heather Wolken, Lexington. An October 24 wedding is planned at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:00am

Dennis Dickneite & Carol Dickneite Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dickneite, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise trip to Branson and Eureka Springs by Donna and Paul Luetkemeyer, along with a dinner Saturday hosted by their family. Dennis Dickneite and Carol Brunnert were married October 17, 1970, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Argyle. Msgr. Ralph Kutz officiated. They were attended by David... Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:00am

Alan Kiral & Shirley Kiral Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kiral, Brazito, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday at the family farm, hosted by their children. 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;... Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:00am

Leroy Bisges & Anna Bisges Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bisges, Wardsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday at the Bisges Farm, hosted by their children. Leroy Bisges and Anna Mertens were married October 10, 1970, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Fr. Paul Distler officiated. They were attended by Fred Mertens, Jefferson City; Loretta Fitzpatrick, Jefferson City; Ken Lehman, Osage Bend; and Wanda (Rackers) Lehman,... Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:00am

John Doerhoff & Linda Doerhoff Mr. and Mrs. John Doerhoff, Wardsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner and dance at St. Stanislaus Gym, hosted by the couple. A family trip will be taken at a later date. John Doerhoff and Linda Warden were married September 26, 1970 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Rev. John Long officiated. They were attended by JoAnn... Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Hannah Tabor & Jeremy Parker Hannah Tabor, Jefferson City, and Jeremy Parker, Midlothian, Texas, were married at 2 p.m., August 15, at First Christian Church, Jefferson City. Anthony Parker performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Gayla Tabor, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Anthony and Maureen Parker, Midlothian, Texas. Given in marriage by her father, the bride... Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Marvin Lueckenotte & Rose Ann Lueckenotte Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lueckenotte, Wardsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family barbecue hosted by their children. Marvin Lueckenotte and Rose Ann Kempker were married September 26, 1970, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Norman Ahrens officiated. They were attended by Marcella Conn, Fulton; Irene Wieberg, Taos; Mary Jane Veit, Wardsville; Doris Bax, St. Anthony; Raymond... Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Harry Schanuth & Barbara Schanuth Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Schanuth Jr., Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a barbecue at the home of their son. Harry W. Schanuth and Barbara Surface were married September 18, 1970 at St. Peters Cathedral, Jefferson City. Rev. Robert Keating officiated. They were attended by Patsy Schanuth, Jane Surface (deceased), Carol Stephens, Ed Grefrath, Johnny Roush,... Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Bob Leonberger & Tracy Leonberger Mr. and Mrs. Bob Leonberger, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. Bob Leonberger and Tracy Meyer were married September 27, 1980 at Central United Church of Christ, Jefferson City. Rev. Bob Bauer officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Leonberger have two children: Sarah and her husband Nick Favier, Eureka, and Jason Leonberger, Ogden, Utah. They also have one grandchild:... Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

Rick Muldoon & Vickie Muldoon Mr. and Mrs. Rick Muldoon, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Rick Muldoon and Vickie Batsch were married September 12, 1970, at Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis. Rev. Richard L. Neumann officiated. They were attended by Nancy Batsch, St. Louis; Jim Bippen, St. Louis; Kathy Muldoon, St. Louis; Terry Batsch, deceased; Marilyn Wegmann, St. Louis; Al Dzuiba,... Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:00am

Larry Bishop & Kathi Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bishop, Lohman, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. Larry Bishop and Kathi Rockelman were married September 13, 1980 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville. Rev. Harold Martens officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have two children: Stephanie Bishop, Chicago, Ill., and Brian Bishop and his wife Tara, Eugene. They also have two grandchildren: Brees and Baylor Bishop. Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:00am

Don Hentges & Lillian Hentges Mr. and Mrs. Don Hentges, California, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Martins Church, along with a reception and dinner at the VFW Hall, St. Martins. The couple is also taking a trip to North Carolina. Don Hentges and Lillian Haslag were married September 12, 1970, at Immaculate Conception Church, Loose Creek. Rev. Father Kevin Gormley... Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:00am

Don Jungmeyer & Carol Jungmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Don Jungmeyer, California, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Don Jungmeyer and Carol Baade were married September 18, 1960, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, California. The late Rev. Ferdinand Reith officiated. They were attended by Lois Mall, Lisle, Ill.; Margery Kuester, California; Stanley Jungmeyer, deceased; and Robert Kuester, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jungmeyer have two children: Sherry... Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:00am

Randy Ford & Vicki Ford Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ford, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date with a family cruise to the Caribbean, hosted by Jason and Emily Ford. Randy Ford and Vicki Lynn Beck were married September 4, 1970, at Doster Reformed Church, Pine Lake, Mich. The late Rev. John Padgett officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have one... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Julie Bangert & David Teefey Gary and Judy Bangert, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Bangert, Lenexa, Kan., to David Teefey, Lenexa, Kan., son of John and Terri Teefey, Lawrence, Kan. A September 26 wedding is planned at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mission, Kan. The bride-to-be is a 2009 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City; a 2013 graduate of Truman State... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Dennis Althoff & Carol Althoff Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Edward Althoff, California, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip scheduled for a later date. Dennis Edward Althoff and Carol Chambers were married September 7, 1970, at California United Methodist Church, California. Rev. Roger Connelly officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Althoff have four children: Lance Edward Althoff and his wife Angela Althoff, California; Davin Tate... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Bob Ortbals & Denise Ortbals Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ortbals, Russellville, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today with a small family dinner with their children. Bob Ortbals and Denise Holzleitner were married September 6, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville. The late Rev. Harold Martens officiated. They were attended by Barbara (Holzleitner) Seidel, Cathy (Loesch) Probst, Diane (Ehm) Zillinger, Becky (Raithel) Verslues, Jim Ortbals,... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am