Couples announcements for October 2016

Chris Luebbering and Emily Berhorst Mr. and Mrs. Chris Luebbering, St. Thomas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 15 with a Mass, barbecue, and a National Park tour of Colorado and Utah, hosted by their children. Chris Luebbering and Emily Berhorst were married October 15, 1966, at St. Joseph Church, Westphalia. Fr. A.J. Hilke officiated. They were attended by Leonard Strope, Bill Wieberg, Norman Luebbering, Tony Luebbering, Lillian (Berhorst) Lackman, Mary Jane (Berhorst) Lueckenotte, Mary (Luebbering) Wilbers, and Janice (Berhorst) Iacavino. Mr. and Mrs. Luebbering … October 23, 2016

William Niekamp and Janie Tappel Mr. and Mrs. William L. Niekamp, Jefferson City, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a road trip to southern Missouri and Oklahoma. William L. Niekamp and M. Janie Tappel were married October 23, 1971, at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. The late Father Kenneth Brockel officiated. They were attended by Jim Niekamp, Columbia; Darlene (Tappel) Norment, Wardsville; Bernard Tappel, Osage Bluff; Patti (Cardwell) Tappel, Osage Bluff; Warren Lecuru, deceased; and Viola (Niekamp) Schaefer, Taos. Mr. and Mrs. Niekamp have four children: … October 23, 2016

Kaitlin Frank and Steven Kempker Kaitlin Frank, Holts Summit, and Steven Kempker, Henley, were married at 1 p.m., May 21, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Holts Summit. Father Joseph Corel performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Kristie Frank, Holts Summit. The groom is the son of Jerry and Mary Kempker, Henley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory gown with alencon lace adorning the strapless drop waist with fitted bodice. The lace flowed from the … October 23, 2016

Emily Vonderahe and Brian Roettgen Emily Faith Vonderahe and Brian Roettgen, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., October 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Don Antweiler performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Chris Vonderahe, Boonville, and Anita Berwanger, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Kenneth and Linda Roettgen, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Immaculate Conception's Kertz Hall, Jefferson City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, … October 23, 2016

John Downs and Sherri Downs Mr. and Mrs. John Downs, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. They also celebrated in July with a family gathering at Yosemite National Park in California. John Downs and Sherrie McMeen were married September 17, 1966, at the Methodist Church, Pontiac, Ill. Rev. Ron Seibert officiated. October 16, 2016

Liz Greenwell and Josh Landwehr James and Linda Landwehr, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Josh Landwehr, Boulder, Colo., to Liz Greenwell, Boulder, Colo., daughter of Don and Walker Greenwell, Rye, N.H. An October 29 wedding is planned at El Dorado Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Mexico. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H., and a 2006 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in French. She is a Sales Manager with Palo Alto. The groom-to-be is a … October 16, 2016

Alan Hentges and Irene Hentges Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Hentges, Westphalia, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Alaska and dinner hosted by their children. Alan J. Hentges and Irene Falter were married October 16, 1976, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Father Peter Walsh officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Hentges have two children: Jaclyn and her husband Joey Thessen, Taos; and Tanya and her husband Dr. Wesley Harden, MD, Rolla. They also have four grandchildren: Alyson Thessen, Kiptyn Thessen, Clara … October 16, 2016

Larry Armstrong and Jean Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Larry Armstrong, Wardsville, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to the New England states. Larry Armstrong and Jean Lamb were married October 16, 1976, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Richard Cronin officiated. They were attended by Dr. and Mrs. Bill Schoene, Tell City, Ind.; Sharon Lamb OHanlon, Pleasant Hill; Wanda Lamb Schaefer, Centertown; Miriam Schepers, Jefferson City; Kathy Armstrong Kaeneman, Lee's Summit; Michael Lamb, Kansas City; Paul Williams, Loose Creek; Kevin Creed, Jefferson … October 16, 2016

Dan Schnieders and Charlotte Schnieders Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schnieders, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary with an ongoing series of trips to national parks throughout the West - Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas. Dan Schnieders and Charlotte Jacquin were married October 9, 1971, at St. George Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Ed Schmidt officiated. October 16, 2016

Amber Markway and Lucas Scheidt Amber Markway and Lucas Scheidt, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., October 8, at Wasserlauf Valley, Russellville. Debbie Campbell performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Phillip and Vanessa Markway, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Dennis Scheidt, and Mary and Carlos Robinett, all of Jefferson City. The bride wore a gown with a sweetheart neckline and beaded bodice. The honor attendant was Kayla Maassen, Lee's Summit, friend of the bride. The … October 16, 2016

Abbey Kempker and Jon Stieferman Tom and Carolyn Kempker, Henley, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbey Kempker, Henley, to Jon Stieferman, Henley, son of Roger and Sherrie Paulsmeyer, Chamois, and Scott and Linda Stieferman, Linn. An October 22 wedding is planned at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. October 9, 2016

Misty Jaegers and Logan Rackers Misty Jaegers and Logan Rackers, both of Jefferson City, were married at 1 p.m., September 10, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Fr. Medina performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Chris Jaegers and Lori Conley, Holts Summit. The groom is the son of Deanna and David Cook, Jefferson City, and Kent and Jeanne Rackers, Sunrise Beach. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The honor attendant was Tiffany Singer, friend of the bride. The … October 9, 2016

Mark Eveler and Laverne Eveler Mr. and Mrs. Mark Eveler, Wardsville, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary September 3 with a reception and dance at the Wardsville Lions Club, Wardsville, hosted by their children. Mark Eveler and Laverne Kroll were married October 7, 1961, at St. Peter Church, Fulton. Fr. Tarleton officiated. They were attended by Delmar Kroll, deceased; Jack VanLoo, Wardsville; Roger Groner, Troy; Loretta Paneitz, deceased; Kathleen Gengler, Appleton City; and Joyce (Eveler) Dover, Scott City. Mr. and Mrs. Eveler have three children: Donna … October 9, 2016

Kayla Tran and Brendan Hoey Kayla Tran and Brendan Hoey, both of Jefferson City, were married October 10, 2015, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Father Anthony Rinaldo and Deacon Ray Purvis performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Thien Tran, Mesa, Ariz., and Lorna Tran, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Michael and Mary Beth Hoey, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory organza strapless ballgown with a unique sweetheart neckline and corseted … October 9, 2016

Thomas Cremeans and Dawn Cremeans Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cremeans, Jefferson City, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in September with a trip to Negril, Jamaica. Thomas Cremeans and Dawn Werner were married October 11, 1986, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Joel Schmalz officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Cremeans have two children: Justin Cremeans and Ashley Cremeans, both of Jefferson City. October 9, 2016

Alan Reinkemeyer and Lynne Reinkemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Alan Reinkemeyer, St. Thomas, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a summer family vacation to South Dakota and weekend getaway. Alan Reinkemeyer and Lynne Verslues were married October 11, 1986, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. Fr. John Condit officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Reinkemeyer have two children: James and Karlie, both of St. Thomas. October 9, 2016

Abigail Swanigan and Wyatt Greenwalt Abigail Swanigan and Wyatt Greenwalt, both of Columbia, were married at 5:30 p.m., August 13, at Wasserlauf Valley, Russellville. Rev. Clyde Leonard performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Russ and Cindy Swanigan, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Bryan and Nina Greenwalt, and Jason and Vonda Dreyer, all of Eldon. An hors d'oeuvre and cake reception, along with a dance, followed the ceremony at Wasserlauf Valley. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by Jason and Vonda … October 9, 2016

Hannah Loos and Jeffrey Jarman Hannah Gabrielle Loos and Jeffrey Hayes Jarman, both of Gravois Mills, were married at 4 p.m., June 18, at The Red Barn, Russellville. Miranda Robinett performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Howard Loos and Sheila Scotti, Eldon. The groom is the son of Bob and Kathy Jarman, St. Martin. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a fitted, strapless, ivory beaded lace over silk gown with a solid ivory charmeuse sash. The sheath skirt featured … October 2, 2016

Ed Schulte and Judy Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schulte, Folk, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today at Kempker's Back 40, hosted by their children. Ed Schulte and Judy Stegemann were married October 1, 1966, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Folk. Father Stanley officiated. They were attended by Mary Kate Volmert, Des Moines, Iowa; George Schulte, Jefferson City; Susie Schulte, Jefferson City; Richard Schulte, deceased; Linda Heckman Schulte, Jefferson City; Paul Stegemann, Folk; and Gloria Stegemann, Folk. Mr. and Mrs. Schulte have three children: … October 2, 2016

Christian Rockelman and Matthew Crader Christian Marie Rockelman and Matthew Edward Crader, both of Jefferson City, were married at 6 p.m., May 27, at St. Peter Church, Jefferson City. Fr. John Schmitz performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jerome and Mary Rockelman, Lohman. The groom is the son of Dick and Barb Crader, Jefferson City. The bride wore a champagne taffeta strapless ball gown with a sweetheart neckline, jewel waistband, and chapel-length train. She completed her ensemble with a knee-length veil … October 2, 2016

Erika Henley and Zachary Kirchner Erika Henley and Zachary Kirchner, both of Lohman, were married at 2 p.m., July 16, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Russellville. Fr. Steven Jones performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Gaiya Henley, Lohman. The groom is the son of Michael and Marlene Kirchner, Lohman. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at St. Martin Knights of Columbus Hall. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a … October 2, 2016

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