Couples

Couples Announcements

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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

Emilee Silvers & Christopher Sutton Dan and Brandi Silvers, New Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emilee Silvers, Russellville, to Christopher Sutton, Russellville, son of Suzanne Ponder, Jefferson City, and David and Heather Sutton, Atkins, Ark. A September 5 wedding is planned at Binder Lake, Jefferson City. Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Dennis Hentges & Caroline Hentges Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hentges, Loose Creek, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Loose Creek, followed by a dinner and dance reception. A cruise is planned at a later date. Dennis Hentges and Caroline Haslag were married August 1, 1970, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rev. A.J. Hilke officiated.... Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Steve Kliethermes & Helen Kliethermes Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kliethermes, St. Martins, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 8, 2020, with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins, followed by a family dinner on Sunday. Steve Kliethermes and Helen Maasen were married on August 8, 1970, at St. Louis of France Catholic Church in Bonnots Mill. The Reverends... Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Marc Kollmeyer & Judy Kollmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Marc Kollmeyer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Jefferson City with their children and grandchildren. Marc Kollmeyer and Judy Scheperle were married August 1, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Walter Niedner officiated. They were attended by Yvonne (Scheperle) Bronner; Jane (Goeller) Horstman; Gail Ann (Kollmeyer) Noland; Kristy Lynn (Kollmeyer)... Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

LeAnn Berendzen & Brady Weber Bruce and Kelley Berendzen, Mary's Home, announce the engagement of their daughter, LeAnn Berendzen, Jefferson City, to Brady Weber, Jefferson City, son of Kenny and Brenda Weber, Westphalia. An August 29 wedding is planned at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Jul. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Emily Winkelman & Joe Reinkemeyer Larry and Wendy Winkelman, Holts Summit, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Winkelman, Columbia, to Joe Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City, son of Deacon Bob and Lisa Reinkemeyer, Syracuse. An October 24 wedding is planned at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Holts Summit. Jul. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Richard Roark & Wanda Roark Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roark, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with an open house, hosted by Brad and Natalie Roark at their home. Richard Roark and Wanda Hampton were married July 18, 1970, at First Baptist Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Thomas Nelson officiated. They were attended by Donna Jones, deceased, and Tom Koelling, Kansas City. Mr. and... Jul. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Ronald Hansen & Wendy Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hansen, Holts Summit, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date. Ronald Hansen and Wendy Levey were married July 18, 1970, at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Elgin, Ill. Rev. William Clark officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen have two children: Jeff Hansen and his wife Paige, Lakewood, Wash., and Laura (Hansen) Lewis and her... Jul. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Melissa Thoenen & Joshua Gibson Joe and Donna Thoenen, Linn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Thoenen, Linn, to Joshua Gibson, Linn, son of Jan Crowe, Linn, and the late Jack Crowe. An August 1 wedding is planned at St. George Catholic Church, Linn. Jul. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

James Bax & Betsy Bax Mr. and Mrs. James Bax, Taos, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children. James Bax and Betsy Sandbothe were married June 18, 1960, at St. Boniface Church, Koeltztown. Rev. Richard Riechling officiated. They were attended by Mary Bradley, Fort Bragg, Calif.; Jeanne Schwaller, Jefferson City; Susie Wekenborg, Taos; Julia Wood, Rochester, Minn.; David Bax,... Jun. 28 2020 @ 12:00am