Couples

Couples Announcements

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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

Richard Presberry & Iva Presberry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Presberry, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A cruise is planned for 2021. Richard Presberry and Iva V. Walker were married August 29, 1970, at Central Baptist Church, Hayti. Rev. Allan Thomas officiated. They were attended by Tamara Wade Culler, Hayti; Bernice Culler Westbrook, Steele; Ouida Key, Hayti; Ronald Nelson, Caruthersville; Wiley Thompson,... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Clarence Prenger & Wilma Prenger Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Prenger, Taos, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary September 20 with a family dinner, hosted by their children. Clarence Prenger and Wilma Niekamp were married September 3, 1960, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. They were attended by Laurine Verslues, Taos; Rose Mary Prenger, deceased; Vincent Prenger, Taos; and Leonard Niekamp, St.... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Donald Link & Shirley Link Mr. and Mrs. Donald Link, Holts Summit, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Donald Link and Shirley Carlos were married on September 4, 1960, at Bethel Baptist Church, Columbia. Rev. Jim Waggoner officiated. They were attended by Nita Wood, Blue Springs; Evelyn Harned, Columbia; LeRoy Gordon, deceased; and Robert Haynes, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Link have two children: Beth Link,... Sep. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Mike Forck & Beverly Forck Mr. and Mrs. Mike Forck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 15 with a family dinner hosted by their children. A family Caribbean cruise will be taken in July 2021. Mike Forck and Beverly Dwight were married August 22, 1970, at St. Peters Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Robert Keating officiated. They were attended by Brenda (Dwight) Wilkes, Holts... Aug. 23 2020 @ 2:00pm

Ken Mengwasser & June Mengwasser Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mengwasser, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise earlier this year. A celebration with family and friends will be held at a later date. Ken Mengwasser and June Vaughan were married August 22, 1970, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Patrick Shortt officiated. They were attended by Ken and Kaye... Aug. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Rayme Laughlin & Wilma Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Rayme Laughlin, Frankenstein, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass attended by their children. Rayme Laughlin and Wilma Thoenen were married August 20, 1960, at Our Lady of Help Christians Catholic Church, Frankenstein. The late Father Joseph Lorenz officiated. They were attended by Florence (Thoenen) Kever, Frankenstein; Mary Alice (Thoenen) Wilde, California; Linus Kever, deceased; and... Aug. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Louis Wilbers & Iris Wilbers Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilbers, Bonnots Mill, will celebrate their 50th wedding annivesary with a family dinner and trip at a later date. Louis Wilbers and Iris Brauner were married August 22, 1970, at Immaculate Conception Church, Loose Creek. Rev. Kevin Gormley officiated. They were attended by Nina (Brauner) Holtmeyer, Bonnots Mill; Kenneth Wilbers, Bonnots Mill; Margaret (Schaefer) Scheulen, Jefferson... Aug. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Walter Valentin & Janet Valentine Dr. and Mrs. Walter W. Valentine, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Due to COVID-19, a celebration will be held at a later date. Walter Valentine and Janet Shelley were married August 22, 1970 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Norwalk, Ohio. Rev. Ken Kehress officiated. They were attended by Bruce Barber, deceased, and Mrs. Karen (Shelley) Berry. Dr.... Aug. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Michele Woolbright & Cameron Hickman Pamela and Michael Woolbright, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Woolbright, Jefferson City, to Cameron Hickman, Kirksville, son of Lisa and Howard Hickman, Kirksville. An August 22 wedding is planned in Columbia. The bride is a graduate of Jefferson City High School and Truman State University with an Interdisciplinary in Environmental Science degree. She is a Stormwater... Aug. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Ron Breau & Dorothy Breau Mr. and Mrs. Ron Breau, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip at a later date. Ron Breau and Dorothy Krieg were married August 15, 1970, at Sacred Heart Church, Rich Fountain. Rev. Robert Arnold officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Breau have two children: Michelle Schlup and her husband Paul, Jefferson City, and Chris Breau and... Aug. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Dale Smith & Linda Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a visit with family in Virginia. Dale Smith and Linda Koestner were married August 15, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville. Rev. Harold Martens officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one child, Sarah Otto and her husband Jay, King George, Va. They also have three grandchildren: Kali... Aug. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Bill Siebeneck & Sandra Trube Mr. and Mrs. Bill Siebeneck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Jefferson City with their children and grandchildren. Bill Siebeneck and Sandra Trube were married August 13, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The late Rev. W.W. Niedner officiated. They were attended by Judy (Linhardt) Lammers, Columbia; Becky (Markway) Bell, deceased; Karen (Rogers) Zumwalt, deceased; Bob... Aug. 16 2020 @ 12:00am