Couples announcements for August 2016

Larry Beck and Gwendolyn Beck

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Frederick Beck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 8 with a dinner and dance at the Reinhardt Circle, Jefferson City, hosted by the couple. On July 9, the couple hosted a patio gathering and barbecue at their home for family and out-of-town guests. Larry Frederick Beck and Gwendolyn Ann Stewart were married August 28, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. The late Rev. Walter W. Niedner officiated. They were attended by Leon P. …

August 28, 2016

Wilfrid Bernskoetter and Betty Bernskoetter

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Bernskoetter, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass and open house at Immaculate Conception Church, hosted by their children. Wilfrid Bernskoetter and Betty Wolters were married September 1, 1956, at St. Peters Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. J.A. Vogelweid officiated. They were attended by Emily (Wolters) Scheulen, Jefferson City; Lucy (Bernskoetter) Hudspeth, deceased; Lorine (Bernskoetter) Kempker, deceased; Mary Beth Bazin; Donald Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Norbert Rackers, deceased; Richard Rackers, New Bloomfield; and …

August 28, 2016

Jennifer Johnson and Zach Stough

Jennifer Johnson and Zach Stough, both of Jefferson City, were married June 4 at Stonehill Winery, Hermann. Gavin Hester, friend of the family, performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Judy Johnson, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Rob and Laura Stough, Martinez, Ga. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore her mother's wedding dress. The honor attendant was Cassidy Grellner, Jefferson City, friend of the couple. The attendants were Kaylyn Stough, …

August 21, 2016

Andrea Dehn and Daniel Kohnen

Paul and Janet Dehn announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Dehn, to Daniel Kohnen, son of Bob Kohnen and Joanne Millbery, all of Jefferson City. An August 27 wedding is planned at The Broadway Hotel, Columbia.

August 21, 2016

Dorothy Riegel and Marvin Phillips

Dorothy Riegel and Marvin Phillips, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., April 23, at First Assembly of God Church, Jefferson City. Pastor Lowell Perkins, Pastor Lisa Deutsch, and Pastor Roy Bennett performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Louis and Johanna Buthod. The groom is the son of the late Donald and Virgina Phillips. Given in marriage by her son, Bruce Riegel, the bride wore a navy long dress of shantung with …

August 21, 2016

Kayla Hulse and Steven Eikermann

Jim and Pat Hulse, Linn, along with Stanley and Norma Eikermann, Holts Summit, announce the engagement of their children, Kayla Hulse and Steven Eikermann, both of Holts Summit. A Sept. 10 wedding is planned at St. John's United Methodist Church, Linn.

August 21, 2016

Amanda Brauner and Kevin Schwartze

Pat and Christine Brauner, Lohman, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Brauner, Lohman, to Kevin Schwartze, Jefferson City, son of Roger Schwartze and Michelle Johnson, both of Jefferson City. A November 5 wedding is planned at St. Martins Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a 2015 graduate of Lincoln University with a Nursing degree. She is a Registered Nurse with Capital Region Medical Center. The groom-to-be is …

August 14, 2016

Michelle Gassner and Casey Baumhoer

Joe and Sheila Gassner, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Catherine Gassner, Jefferson City, to Casey Donald Baumhoer, Jefferson City, son of Glen and Kim Baumhoer, Wardsville, and Kim and Jim Kline, Taos. An October 1 wedding is planned at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City.

August 14, 2016

Gerald Wieberg and Dorothy Wieberg

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wieberg, Wardsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass and dinner reception at St. Stanislaus Parish Hall. Gerald Wieberg and Dorothy Spellerberg were married August 13, 1966, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Msgr. Charles Patterson officiated. They were attended by Marilyn (Holterman) Gatz, Independence; Pat (Robertson) Jeffress, Jefferson City; Carol (Buhr) Fick, Columbia; Gary Wieberg, Taos; Frank Spellerberg, Lee's Summit; and Tom Fick, Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Wieberg have three children: Dennis Wieberg …

August 14, 2016

Dr. Roxanne Rajaii and Dr. Damon Morris

Dr. Roxanne Rajaii and Dr. Damon Morris, both of Kirksville, were married at 5:30 p.m., May 27, in a double-ring ceremony at Deer Park Manor, Bloomington, Ind. Rev. Allison Ruari performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mohammad and Rosa Rajaii, Bloomington, Ind. The groom is the son of Dr. Dean and Mitzi Morris, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore an ivory organza ball gown with lace bodice and deep V …

August 14, 2016

Marissa Massman and Timothy Brugnone

Marissa Massman and Timothy Brugnone, both of Westphalia, were married April 9 at St. Joseph Church, Westphalia. Fr. Mark Smith performed the double ring ceremony. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at the Westphalia Lions Hall. After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Westphalia.

August 14, 2016

Alex Wagner and Derek Shikles

Mark and Karen Wagner, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alex Renee Wagner, New Bloomfield, to Derek Shikles, New Bloomfield, son of Roger and Kathy Shikles, Taos. A September 10 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos.

August 14, 2016

Walter Thessen and Dorothy Kliethermes

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thessen, Bonnots Mill, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass and dinner, hosted by their children. Walter Thessen and Dorothy Kliethermes were married August 4, 1956, at St. Louis of France Catholic Church, Bonnots Mill. Father A.J. Hilke officiated. They were attended by Bill Thessen, Jefferson City; Edgar Kliethermes, Bonnots Mill; Margaret Kliethermes, Loose Creek; Shirley Prenger, deceased; Judy Muenks, Loose Creek; and Jean Marie Pinell, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Thessen have 10 …

August 7, 2016

Abby Medin and Scott Tucker

Abby Medin, Jefferson City, and Scott Tucker, Holland, N.Y., were married July 23 in Holland, N.Y. Eric Wagreich performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Marlene Medin, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Jeff and Sharon Tucker, Holland, N.Y. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony in Holland, N.Y. After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple resides in Elizabethtown, Pa.

August 7, 2016

Lonnie Taggart and Judy Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Taggart, Hartsburg, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 14 with an open house at Hartsburg Baptist Church, Hartsburg. They also celebrated with a family trip to Colorado, hosted by their children. Lonnie Taggart and Judy Nichols were married August 13, 1966, at Hartsburg Baptist Church, Hartsburg. Wallace Johnson officiated. They were attended by Kay (Craig) Taggart and Mike Taggart, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Taggart have three children: Lonna Trammell and her husband Jeff, Ashland; Lisa …

August 7, 2016

Macqueleigh Pierson and James Diveley

Jason and Rebecca Pierson, New Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Macqueleigh Rae Pierson, New Bloomfield, to James Caleb Diveley, Cape Girardeau, son of Dave and Tammy Diveley, Cape Girardeau. An October 29 wedding is planned at Kempkers Back 40, Westphalia. The bride-to-be is a 2013 graduate of New Bloomfield High School, New Bloomfield, and a 2016 graduate of State Technical College of Missouri with a Certified Dental Assistant degree. She is employed with Community Health Center. The groom-to-be …

August 7, 2016

Anna Harrell and Brent Algeo

Terry and Joan Jarrett, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Harrell, Ozark, also the daughter of Alan and Maggie Harrell, Moscow Mills, to Brent Algeo, Ozark, son of Jon Algeo, Willard, and the late Jackie Algeo. An August 13 wedding is planned at the Jefferson City Country Club, Jefferson City.

August 7, 2016

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