Couples

Couples Announcements

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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

Danielle McAfee & Daniel Thoenen Danielle McAfee and Daniel Thoenen, both of Columbia, were married April 7 in a private ceremony in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Nancy Cheak-Zamora, friend of the couple, performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Lisa Leggans, and Jan and Jeff Lacey, all of Mt. Vernon, Ill. The groom is the son of Dan... Nov. 3 2019 @ 12:00am

Jason Kremer & Elizabeth Rehfeldt Tom and Kaye Kremer, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Jason Kremer, Lee's Summit, to Elizabeth Rehfeldt, Lee's Summit, daughter of Tim and Judi Rehfeldt, Rockford, Ill. A December 28 wedding is planned at Capital Bluffs Event Center, Jefferson City. Nov. 3 2019 @ 12:00am

Fred Mormann & Evelyn Mormann Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mormann, Mary's Home, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary November 3 with an open house at Rock Island Village, Eldon, hosted by their family. Fred Mormann and Evelyn Hart were married November 7, 1944, at Our Lady of the Snows, Mary's Home. The late Fr. Charles Bauer officiated. They were attended by William Lepper and Laverne... Oct. 27 2019 @ 12:00am

William Kremer & Mary Ann Kremer Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kremer, Frankenstein, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary today with a Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Frankenstein, hosted by their children. Wilfred Kremer and Mary Ann Broker were married October 29, 1949, at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Frankenstein. The late Monsignor William Fischer officiated. They were attended by Marie Davis, deceased;... Oct. 27 2019 @ 12:00am

Ed Winkelman & Anna Marie Winkelman Mr. and Mrs. Ed Winkelman, New Bloomfield, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary October 12 with a dance at the Eagles Club, Jefferson City, hosted by the couple. Ed Winkelman and Anna Marie Kuensting were married October 17, 1959, at Visitation Catholic Church, Vienna. The late Rev. Guido Nardoni officiated. They were attended by Mary Graessle Brandt, Jefferson City; James Winkelman,... Oct. 20 2019 @ 12:00am

Kendra Jobe & Logan Gerloff Kendra Jobe, Russellville, and Logan Gerloff, Jefferson City, were married at 3 p.m., June 7, at First Christian Church, Jefferson City. Ken Lumley performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Lyle and Dana Jobe, Russellville. The groom is the son of Roger Gerloff Jr. and Julia Gerloff, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony... Oct. 20 2019 @ 12:00am

Fred Southard & Ethel Southard Mr. and Mrs. Fred Southard, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Fred Southard and Dorthea Huffman were married October 17, 1959, at First Christian Church, St. James. They were attended by Charles Backues Jr. and Ethel Backues, both of Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Southard have four children: Denise Tyler and her husband Tony, Belle; Debbie... Oct. 20 2019 @ 12:00am

Paloma Vasquez & Scott Frank Paloma Vasquez and Scott Christopher Frank, both of South Padre Island, Texas, were married at 5 p.m., July 20, at Temple of the Immaculate Conception, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Fr. Eric Groner, Fort Worth, Texas, friend of the groom, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jose Vasquez, Brownsville, Texas, and Amparo Rodriquez, South Padre... Oct. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

Whitney Lutes & Josh Huff Whitney Lutes, Linn, daughter of Alvin and Carol Wieberg, Argyle, and Josh Huff, Eugene, son of Michael and Lisa Huff, Jefferson City, announce their engagement. An October 26 wedding is planned at The Wildflower, Eugene. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Maries R-I High School, Vienna, and a 2012 graduate of Nichols Career Center with a degree in Practical... Oct. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

Larry Hentges & Suzi Hentges Mr. and Mrs. Larry "Tuna" Hentges, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. Larry "Tuna" Hentges and Suzi Herigon were married October 13, 1979 at St Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Don Antweiler officiated. They were attended by Jeretta Herigon Kimberlin, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Ray Hentges, Dave Kaiser, Kim Grice Vogel, all of Jefferson City; Carl Vogel,... Oct. 13 2019 @ 12:00am

Roger Voss & Agnes Voss Mr. and Mrs. Roger Voss, Linn, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary September 7 with an evening dinner at the home of their son, James. Roger Voss and Agnes Kamler were married August 29, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Church, St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Voss have one child, James Voss, Linn. They also have two grandchildren: Marlee and Ben Voss. Oct. 6 2019 @ 12:00am

Donna Hurley & Laron Hilke Eugene Pringer, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of his daughter, Donna K. Hurley, Holts Summit, also the daughter of the late Geraldine Pringer, to Laron L. Hilke, Freeburg, son of the late John and Marie Hilke, Freeburg. A November 16 wedding is planned at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Oct. 6 2019 @ 12:00am

Andrea Burnett & Dillon Boss Andrew Burnett and Karen Boessen, Westphalia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Burnett, Bonnots Mill, to Dillon Boss, Bonnots Mill, son of Bryan and Leah Ann Boss, Bonnots Mill. An October 12 wedding is planned at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Westphalia. Oct. 6 2019 @ 12:00am

James Rice & Rayna Rice Mr. and Mrs. James B. Rice, Jefferson City, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary October 2 with a dinner at Domenico's Restaurant with family. James B. Rice and Rayna Nilges were married October 2, 1999, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Ignazio Medina officiated. Oct. 6 2019 @ 12:00am

Lesley Barrow & Joseph Mathews Lesley Anne Barlow, Jefferson City and Joseph Gregory Mathews, Wright City, were married at 4 p.m., July 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Pastor Eric Gledhill performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Jane Barlow, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Greg and Galen Mathews, Wright City. ... Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Richard Rackers & Jean Rackers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rackers, New Bloomfield, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass and a dinner with their family, hosted by their children. Richard Rackers and Jean Erhart were married September 12, 1959, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Norman Ahrens officiated. They were attended by Jim and Dot Temmen, both deceased; Theresa Maasen, Folk;... Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Dane Norment & Mackenzie Ashmore Dane Norment, Jefferson City, son of Gary and Lisa Norment, Taos, and Mackenzie Ashmore, Jefferson City, daughter of William and Tisha Ashmore, Bonnots Mill, announce their engagement. A November 2 wedding is planned in Taos. Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Sarah Moen & Jeremy Denlinger David and Debbie Moen, Holts Summit, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Moen, Lancaster, Pa., to Jeremy Denlinger, Lancaster, Pa., son of Ron and Joan Denlinger, Lancaster, Pa. A November 15 wedding is planned in Gap, Pa. The bride-to-be is a 2012 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City; a 2014 graduate of New Tribes Bible Institute, Waukesha,... Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

David Oelrichs & Shirley Oelrichs Mr. and Mrs. David Oelrichs, Jefferson City, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise. David Oelrichs and Shirley Hampy were married September 20, 1974, at Smithton United Methodist Church, Smithton. Rev. Jerry Moon officiated. They were attended by John McCutchen, Sedalia; Mike Ackerman, Sedalia; Mike Hampy, state of Texas; Randy Oelrichs, Mora; Helen Mahnken, Springfield; Brenda Johns, Sedalia;... Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Robert Schnieders & Carolyn Schnieders Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schnieders, Wardsville, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville, along with a family breakfast, hosted by their children. Robert Schnieders and Carolyn Bernskoetter were married September 26, 1959, at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. The late Father Leo Holdener officiated. They were attended by Margaret Ann Richter,... Sep. 29 2019 @ 12:00am

Lee Rosslan & Christopher Bland Paul Rosslan and Deborah Lansford, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lee Rosslan, Jefferson City, to Christopher Gerloff, Bland, son of Gary and Pam Gerloff, Bland. A November 2 wedding is planned. Sep. 22 2019 @ 12:00am

Erin Graham & John Bates Dr. and Mrs. Richard Graham, Hartsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Drew Graham, Columbia, to John Colin Bates, Houston, Texas, son of Donna Means, Houston, Texas, and the late Colin Bates. A September 28 wedding is planned at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City. Sep. 22 2019 @ 12:00am

Donald Werner & Darlene Stroessner Mr. and Mrs. Donald Werner, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner at the Eiken home in Taos, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Eiken, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cremeans, and Denise Arriola. Donald Werner and Darlene Stroessner were married September 19, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. The late Walter Niedner officiated. They were... Sep. 22 2019 @ 12:00am

Caitlin Luebbert & Zackary Eggen Paul and Debbie Luebbert, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Marie Luebbert, Jefferson City, to Zackary Ryan Eggen, Jefferson City, son of Dennis and Dede Eggen, Jefferson City. An October 5 wedding is planned at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Sep. 22 2019 @ 12:00am

Mikayla Knaebel & Benjamin Welch Mikayla Rose Knaebel, Wardsville, and Benjamin Leo Welch, Columbia, were married at 2 p.m., March 16, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. I.C. Medina performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Lori Knaebel, Wardsville. The groom is the son of Edward and Jeanne Welch, Columbia. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at... Sep. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

Danielle Linneman & Dr. Phil Beck Dale and Debra Linneman, Columbia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Lynn Linneman, Columbia, to Dr. Phil Beck, Columbia, son of Paul and Janet Beck, St. Elizabeth. An October 5 wedding is planned at Campus Lutheran Church, Columbia. The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Rockbridge High School, Columbia, a 2015 graduate of the University of Missouri, and a... Sep. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

Hannah Leppien & Caleb Seidel Hannah Grace Leppien and Caleb Mark Seidel, both of Springfield, were married at 3 p.m., June 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles. Rev. Scott Schmieding performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dave and Jana Leppien, St. Charles. The groom is the son of Randy and Donna Seidel, Lohman. Given in marriage by her father, the... Sep. 15 2019 @ 12:00am