Couples

Couples Announcements

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Glen Bayne & Dorothy Bayne Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Bayne, California, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip taken at a later date. Glen A. Bayne and Dorothy (Dottie) Eiken were married June 12, 1971, at Annunciation Catholic Church, California. Father Leonard Misey officiated. They were attended by Mary Jane Gudde, Holden; Lois Bayne Murphy, Latham; Oma Bayne Percival, California; Cathy Wolken... Jun. 13 2021 @ 12:00am

Don Shinkle & Janet Shinkle Mr. and Mrs. Don Shinkle, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner with immediate family. Don Shinkle and Janet Kaye Gollahon were married June 1, 1961, in Rolla. Rev. G. Scott Porter officiated. They were attended by Helen and Walter Oakes. Mr. and Mrs. Shinkle have two children: Jeff Shinkle (Jennifer) and Kristin Shinkle Daly (Joe),... Jun. 13 2021 @ 12:00am

Dan Schaefer & Wanda Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schaefer, Centertown, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today with a Mass and dinner with family. Dan Schaefer and Wanda Lamb were married June 13, 1981, at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins. Fr. Brendan Doyle officiated. They were attended by Jean Armstrong, Wardsville; Sharon O'Hanlon, Pleasant Hill; Kristy Berkey, Jefferson City; Carla Buschjost, Jefferson City;... Jun. 13 2021 @ 12:00am

Madasyn Werdehausen & Devin Oligschlaeger Mike and Pam Lucas, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Madasyn Werdehausen, St. Elizabeth, also the daughter of Mark and Dana Werdehausen, Seymour, to Devin Oligschlaeger, St. Elizabeth, son of Craig and Glenda Oligschlaeger, St. Elizabeth. An October 16 wedding is planned at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. The bride-to-be is a 2017 graduate of Blair Oaks High... Jun. 13 2021 @ 12:00am

Michael Dolson & Sharon Dolson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dolson, New Bloomfield, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family dinner and Mass blessing, hosted by their children. Michael Dolson and Sharon Denny were married June 12 1971, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Kansas City, Mo. Msgr. Kearney officiated. They were attended by Bill Bennett, Larry Gordon, Roger Rothove, Pat Dolson, Patricia Hooke,... Jun. 13 2021 @ 12:00am

Jack Johnson & Bethel Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Johnson, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Jack T. Johnson and Bethel R. Michael were married June 11, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. The late Rev. Walter Niedner officiated. They were attended by Adell (Goldammer) Bolen, Hazelwood; Lois (Schedler) Michael, Jefferson City; Alvina (Erhardt) Gottschamer, deceased; Maxine (Bickel) Fiala, deceased; Charles... Jun. 11 2021 @ 12:00am

L. David Linsenbardt & Mary Kay Linsenbardt Dr. and Mrs. L. David Linsenbardt celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 5, with a family gathering at the home of their son, Steve, hosted by their children. L. David Linsenbardt and Mary Kay Govro were married June 10, 1961 at St. Joseph Church in Jefferson City. Rev. Francis O'Duignan officiated. Dr. and Mrs. Linsenbardt have four children: Laurie Steenbergen... Jun. 6 2021 @ 12:00am

Emil Fischer & Juanita Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fischer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a trip to Naples, Fla. Emil Fischer and Juanita Erhardt were married May 6, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Fischer have three children: Perry (Lisa) Fischer, Columbia; Curt (Dina) Fischer, Jefferson City and Naples, Fla.; and Bret Fischer, Jefferson City. They... May. 30 2021 @ 12:00am

Micayla Gentges & Kaleb Bisges Micayla Christine Gentges and Kaleb Joseph Bisges, both of Jefferson City, were married at 3 p.m., May 8, at The Daisy Farm, Jefferson City. Mr. Anthony Gatto, Apopka, Fla., performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Michelle Gentges, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Jeff and Heather Bisges, Wardsville. Given in marriage by... May. 30 2021 @ 12:00am

Theresa Wildhaber & Jonathan Shorman Theresa Wildhaber and Jonathan Shorman, both of Lawrence, Kan., were married at 1:30 p.m., April 17, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Law-rence, Kan. Fr. Jerry Volz performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Peggy Wildhaber, Argle. The groom is the son of Gene and Debra Shorman, McPherson, Kan. A private dinner reception with family followed... May. 30 2021 @ 12:00am

Marty Bax & Lindsey McDaniel Frank and June Bax, St. Elizabeth, announce the engagement of their son, Marty Bax, Kansas City, to Lindsey McDaniel, Kansas City, daughter of Wayne and Sharon McDaniel, Columbia. A September 11 wedding is planned at Cheley Lodge and Grove, Estes Park, Colo. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, and a 2015 graduate of the... May. 16 2021 @ 12:00am

Kenneth Rademan & Cecilia Rademan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rademan, Koeltztown, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a lunch and blessing with family, hosted by their children. Kenneth Rademan and Cecilia Hentges were married May 15, 1971, at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins. Father Brendan Doyle officiated. They were attended by Rita Kauffman, Jefferson City; Cecilia Hentges, Jefferson City; Marilyn Hagerman, Columbia; Harold... May. 16 2021 @ 12:00am

Ariel Schwarting & Joshua LeComte Chris and Gregg Schwarting, Mark, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ariel Schwarting, Columbia, to Joshua LeComte, Columbia, son of Tom and Patty LeComte, Taos. A May 30 wedding is planned at CBO Event Center, Columbia. May. 16 2021 @ 12:00am

Art Rockers & Judy Rockers Mr. and Mrs. Art Rockers, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 13th with a Mass at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins, and April 18th with a drive-thru celebration in front of St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins, followed by a meal. Art Rockers and Judy Seaver were married April 15, 1961, at St. Martin Catholic Church, St.... May. 9 2021 @ 12:00am

Sara Bisges & Christopher McDaniel Gary and Dianne Bisges, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Bisges, New Haven, to Christopher McDaniel, New Haven, son of Rich and Karen McDaniel, Washington. A May 15 wedding is planned at Timber Ridge Barn, Jefferson City. May. 9 2021 @ 12:00am

Morgan Gehrke & Julian Taylor Morgan Gehrke and Julian Taylor, both of Kansas City, were married May 30, 2020, at Tebbetts United Methodist Church, Tebbetts. Pastor Frank Goehringer performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Judy and Joe Martin, Jefferson City, and Rich Gehrke and Jill Ritchie, Irving, Texas. The groom is the son of Pete and June Taylor, York, England. The... May. 2 2021 @ 12:00am

Lester Perkins & Lola Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Lester Perkins, Holts Summit, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Lester Perkins and Lola Davis were married April 30, 1951, at the home of Wilber and Clara Wright, Rocheport. The late Rev. H.L. Worlledge officiated. They were attended by Harold and Dorothy Butcher. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins had four children: David Perkins and his wife Brenda, Holts... Apr. 25 2021 @ 12:00am

Tara Kliethermes & Chad Wolken Tara Kliethermes, Wardsville, and Chad Wolken, Taos, were married at 1 p.m., October 24, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Fr. Greg Meystrik performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ben and Amy Steinman, Wardsville, and the late Joseph Kliethermes. The groom is the son of Rodney and Heather Wolken, Lexington. The honor attendant was Kallie... Apr. 25 2021 @ 12:00am

Stanley Neuner & Teresa Neuner Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Neuner, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Easter with a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, and received a special blessing from their Pastor, Father Nelen. The family enjoyed a catered dinner from Oscar's Steak House. They also took a trip to Branson to enjoy the shows. Stanley Neuner and Teresa Buschmann were married in... Apr. 25 2021 @ 12:00am

Dale Schrimpf & Helen Schripf Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schrimpf, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this summer with a family gathering hosted by their children. Dale Schrimpf and Helen Schwartze were married April 14, 1956, at Visitation Church, Vienna. They were attended by Carolyn (Schrimpf) Cline, Jefferson City; Irene (Schwartze) Fitzgerald, Kansas City; Richard Schrimpf, deceased; and Urban Schwartze, Nashville, Tenn. Mr.... Apr. 18 2021 @ 12:00am

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