Couples

Couples Announcements

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Bernard Dusheke & Shirley Dusheke Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dusheke, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner with immediate family. Bernard Dusheke and Shirley Mobley were married April 15, 1961, in Brazito. Rev. R.V. Wilson officiated. They were attended by Charlotte Mobley Henson, deceased, and Cecil Winters, Owasso, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Dusheke have three children: Pamela Browner, Jefferson City; Kevin... Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:00am

Sarah Walters & Weston Porter Greg and Kelle Walters, Wooldridge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Walters, Columbia, to Weston Porter, Columbia, son of Tony and Donna Porter, Jefferson City. A September 5 wedding is planned at Capital Bluffs Event Center, Jefferson City. Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:00am

Eugene Boessen & Cheryl Boessen Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boessen, Wardsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Stanislaus Church followed by a family dinner at Madison's, hosted by their sons. A family vacation is planned for this summer. Eugene Boessen and Cheryl Oberschulte were married April 3, 1971, at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. Msgr. Bernard Boessen (deceased) officiated.... Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:00am

Joseph Kempker & Cecilia Kempker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kempker, Bonnots Mill, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Joseph Kempker and Cecilia Wieberg were married April 8, 1961, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. The late Rev. Salvatare Faguls officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Kempker have four children: Ronald Kempker, Bonnots Mill; Richard Kempker, Centertown; Daniel Kempker, Frankenstein; and Donna Sanford, Tebbetts. They also have... Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:00am

John Bosch & Susan Bosch Mr. and Mrs. John Bosch, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A family trip is planned for a later date. John Bosch and Susan Barger were married April 3, 1971, at Memorial Baptist Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Albert W. Bunch officiated. They were attended by Linda (Barger) Bledsoe, Rebecca (Barger) Kniest, Marion (Bosch) Palmer, Marlene (Childress) Neeley, Jerome... Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:00am

Leon Pleus & Carol Pleus Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pleus, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their sons, Jeffrey and Kevin. Leon Pleus and Carol Ortmeyer were married March 27, 1971, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Rev. Kevin Gormley and Rev. William Ferren officiated. They were attended by Juanita Ortmeyer, Baton Rouge, La.; David Pleus, Taos; Debra... Mar. 28 2021 @ 12:00am

Rick Naught & Judy Naught Mr. and Mrs. Rick Naught, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation at a later date. Rick Naught and Judy Benningfield were married March 20, 1971, at Presbyterian Church, Carrollton. Rev. John Buck officiated. They were attended by Nancy (Benningfield) Kinker, deceased, and Harry Naught, Eldon. Mr. and Mrs. Naught have two children: Jenny Nichols... Mar. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Madison Kane & Evan Porter Jeff and Desiree Kane, Nashville, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Maddison Kane, Memphis, Tenn., to Evan Porter, Memphis, Tenn., son of Tony and Donna Porter, Jefferson City. A May 8 wedding is planned at Hermann Hill Weddings, Hermann. Mar. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Abby Rockers & Jesse Brown Gerard and Susie Rockers, Centertown, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Rockers, Centertown, to Jesse Brown, Jefferson City, son of Danny and Becky Brown, Madison, S.D. A June 5 wedding is planned at St. Martin Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a 2020 graduate of Lincoln University with... Mar. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Paul Heiberger & Sharon Ray Heiberger Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heiberger, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A Mass and family celebration are planned for a later date. Paul Heiberger and Sharon Ray were married March 20, 1971, at Sacred Heart Church, St. Marys, Pa. Father Gordian Burkardt, OSB, officiated. They were attended by John Heiberger and Donna (Graybill) Kapsia, both deceased. Mr. and... Mar. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Jaimie Crumley & Luke Hardman Jaimie D. Crumley and Luke A. Hardman, both of Los Angeles, Calif., were married at 3 p.m., September 12, 2020, at Waterfront, Old Town, Alexandria, Va. Keiffer Bent, uncle of the bride, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of James and Demetrice Crumley, Alexandria, Va. The groom is the son of Jodi Hardman, Jefferson City, and... Mar. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Alex Heislen & Cleveland McCarty Kevin and Jan Heislen, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alex Heislen, Fort Collins, Colo., to Cleveland McCarty, Boulder, Colo., son of Dr. Eric and Miriam McCarty, Boulder, Colo. A July 29 wedding is planned at Lionsgate Event Center, Lafayette, Colo. Mar. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Kelsey Vaughan & Jon Elenkiwich Dave and Connie Vaughan, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Vaughan, St. Louis, to Jon Elenkiwich, St. Louis, son of Dave and Sue Elenkiwich, Edina, Minn. A May 14 wedding is planned at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, St. Louis. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a 2012... Mar. 7 2021 @ 12:00am

Dennis Haslag & Martha Haslag Mr and Mrs. Dennis Haslag, Linn, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date with family. Dennis Haslag and Martha Linnenbrink were married March 6, 1971, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Bonnots Mill. Father Michael E. McHugh officiated. They were attended by Margaret (Linnenbrink) Walker, Chamois; Susan (Linnenbrink) Kremer, Bonnots Mill; Carolyn (Haslag) Mengwasser, deceased; Shelley (Mantle) Trube,... Mar. 7 2021 @ 12:00am

Jaime Wieberg & Alexander Kister Jim and Diane Wieberg, Jefferson City, along with Tim and Nancy Jones, Florida, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Deanne Wieberg, to Alexander Joseph Kister, son of Jim and Susan Kister and Bob and Linda Hoff, St. Louis. A July 3 wedding is planned in Prague, Czech Republic. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia... Mar. 7 2021 @ 12:00am

Henry Schulte & Mildred Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schulte, Mary's Home, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Henry Schulte and Mildred Doerhoff were married February 20, 1971, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Feb. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Michele Woolbright & Cameron Hickman Michele Woolbright, Jefferson City, and Cameron Hickman, Kirksville, were married August 22, 2020, at Alpine Park and Garden, Columbia. Christopher Able performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Pamela Woolbright, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Howard and Lisa Hickman, Kirksville. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore an ivory lace... Feb. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Ed Kempker & Dottie Kempker Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kempker, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary later this year with a celebration hosted by their children. Ed Kempker and Dottie Berendzen were married February 6, 1971, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Fr. Henry Reichert officiated. They were attended by Darlene Wallis, Eugene; Rosanna Weidinger, Eldon; Betty Nally, St.... Feb. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Kelly Craft & Tyler Jaegers Lee and Dena Jaegers, Tebbetts, announce the engagement of their son, Tyler Jaegers, Orlando, Fla., to Kelly Craft, Orlando, Fla., daughter of Nancy Craft, Orlando, Fla. An April 16 wedding is planned at Venue 1902 at Preservation Hall, Sanford, Fla. The bride-to-be is a 2009 graduate of Bishop Moore High School, Orlando, Fla., and a 2014 graduate of the University... Feb. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Megan Brown & Anthony McCarty Floyd and Barbara Brown, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Brown, Jefferson City, to Anthony McCarty, Wardsville, son of Brian McCarty, Wardsville, and Jody Atwell McCarty, Eldon. An April 24 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Feb. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Anne Kuster & Klayton Simmons Anne Kuster and Klayton Simmons, both of Prairie Village, Kan., were married at 5 p.m., October 30, 2020, at The Guild, Kansas City. Nick Pridemore, USMC, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Terri Kuster, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Don and Bobbie Simmons, Willard. A dinner and dance reception followed the... Feb. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Maura Shimmens & Andrew Gentry Mike and Mary Ellen Shimmens, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Maura Shimmens, Jefferson City, to Andrew Gentry, O'Fallon, son of Carl and Deborah Gentry, O'Fallon. A June 26 wedding is planned at St. Joseph Cathedral Church, Jefferson City. Feb. 14 2021 @ 12:00am

Julie Bangert & David Teefey Julie Elizabeth Bangert and David Scott Teefey, both of Lenexa, Kan., were married at 2 p.m., September 26, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mission, Kan. Rev. Dr. Mark R. Schulz performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Judy Bangert, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of John and Terri Teefey, Lawrence, Kan. Given in... Jan. 31 2021 @ 12:00am

Katelyn Maymom & Matthew Ryder Katelyn Maymon, Indiana, and Matthew Ryder, Nevada, were married October 10, 2020, on the beach at Pensacola Beach, Fla. Robert Ryder performed the single-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Lori Maymon, Indiana. The groom is the son of Robert and Suzette Ryder, Holts Summit. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore an ivory lace... Jan. 24 2021 @ 12:00am

August Vogler & Marlene Vogler Mr. and Mrs. August Vogler Jr., Jefferson City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an event to be scheduled for a later date. August Vogler Jr. and Marlene Nottelmann were married January 28, 1956, at Peters Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Louis. Rev. H.M. Gross officiated. They were attended by Martha Kayser Rudolph, Melbourne, Fla.; Delores Hearst Markus, St. Louis;... Jan. 24 2021 @ 12:00am

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