Couples announcements for February 2017

Tara Humphreys and Dodge Andersen

Marshall and Kimberly Humphreys, Ulman, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Nicole Humphreys, Columbia, to Dodge Scott Andersen, Versailles, son of Christopher and Lana Andersen, Versailles. A June 3 wedding is planned at The Legacy Barn, Barnett. The bride-to-be is a 2013 graduate of Tuscumbia High School, Tuscumbia, and a projected 2017 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a BHS degree in Health Sciences. She is employed with Charles L. Crist, MD, Ashland. The groom-to-be is a 2014 …

February 26, 2017

Meghan Schaefer and Ryan Ortbals

Ryan Ortbals, son of Robert and Denise Ortbals, and Meghan Schaefer, daughter of Ken and Theresa Schaefer, all of Lohman, announce their engagement. A June 10 wedding is planned at the Ortbals family farm in Russellville.

February 26, 2017

Loretta Nappier and Ronald Howell

Kelli and Kaylyn Nappier, Linn, announce the engagement of their mother, Loretta L. Nappier, Linn, daughter of Benjamin Eric and Maridel Braman, Linn, to Ronald R. Howell, Linn, son of the late Donald Ray Howell Sr. and the late Raylene Leonard. A March 5 wedding is planned at the Moffat Auction Center, Linn.

February 26, 2017

Kristin Crane and Nathan Taylor

John and Lana Crane, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Crane, Gladstone, to Nathan Alan Taylor, Gladstone, son of Scott and Dana Taylor, Gladstone. A March 17 wedding is planned at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Helias High School, Jefferson City; a 2009 graduate of Columbia College with a B.S. in Mathematics; and a 2013 graduate of Lincoln University with a Masters degree in Math Education. She is a …

February 19, 2017

Sydney Lueckenotte and Gerald French, Jr.

Sydney Michelle Lueckenotte, Jefferson City, and Gerald Bernard French, Jr., St. Louis, were married at 3 p.m. August 6, 2016 at South Side Church of God, St. Louis. Reverend Wayne Bryant performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tim Lueckenotte, St. Louis, and Patricia Lueckenotte, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Gerald Bernard French, Sr., St. Louis, and Tonya King, Arlington, Texas. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Royale Orleans. The bride is …

February 19, 2017

Steven Smith and Theresa Pringer

Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Smith, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Steven D. Smith and Theresa M. Pringer were married February 12, 1977, at Immaculate Conception Cath-olic Church, Jefferson City. Father Richard Cronin officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children: Bradley D. Smith and his wife Julie, Loose Creek, and Christine N. Smith, Jefferson City. They also have three grandchildren: Ean, Mason, and Dylan.

February 12, 2017

Dana Driver and Charley Thrash

Rick and Amy Thrash, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Charley Thrash, Laramie, Wyo., to Dana Driver, Laramie, Wyo., daughter of Kelly Driver, Denver, Colo., and the late Daniel Driver. An April 29 wedding is planned in Glenrose, Texas.

February 12, 2017

Christine Bradshaw and Parker Henley

Scott and Amy Bradshaw, Twin Falls, Idaho, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Bradshaw, to Parker Henley, Champaign, Ill., son of Darrell and Julie Henley, Eugene. An April 22 wedding is planned at Twelve Apostles Catholic Church, Kansas City. The bride-to-be is a 2009 graduate of Twin Falls High School, Twin Falls, Idaho, and a 2013 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Animal Science and Industry Biotechnology. She is a Production Assistant at Country Financial. The …

February 12, 2017

Arthur Gier and Barbara Hirschvogel

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gier, Russellville, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Nashville, Tenn. and a family celebration in Branson in July. Arthur Gier and Barbara Hirschvogel were married February 12, 1967, at Cole Spring Baptist Church, Russellville. Bro. John Rollins officiated. They were attended by Janet Hirschvogel, deceased; Jane (Campbell) Miller, St. Augustine, Fla.; Darryl Smothers, Lady Lake, Fla.; and David Jones, Lohman. Mr. and Mrs. Gier have five children: Barry Gier and his wife …

February 12, 2017

Trisha Rowe and Connor Backues

Larry and Debra Rowe, Meta, announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Rowe, Columbia, to Connor Backues, Columbia, son of Tim and Rolanda Backues, Vienna. A September 9 wedding is planned at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Meta. The bride-to-be is a 2012 graduate of Fatima High School, Westphalia, and a 2016 graduate of Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a Registered Nurse with MU Healthcare in the Oncology Department of Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. …

February 12, 2017

Jerry Holtmeyer and Rita Sloan

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Holtmeyer, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a fall foliage cruise in October to New England/Canada. Jerry Holtmeyer and Rita Sloan were married February 8, 1992, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Monsignor Gerald Poelker officiated. They were attended by Mindy (Bruce) Laughlin, Wardsville; Paula Sloan, Lawrence, Kan.; Richard Holtmeyer, Kaiser; and Travis Holtmeyer, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Holtmeyer have three children: Mindy Laughlin, Wardsville; Richard Holtmeyer, Kaiser; and Travis Holtmeyer, …

February 12, 2017

Jessica Hilgert and Shane Zimmer

Jessica Hilgert, Freeburg, daughter of Kristie Hagner, Jefferson City, and the late William Hilgert, and Shane Zimmer, Freeburg, son of Nicki Bax, Freeburg, and Daniel Zimmer, Henley, announce their engagement. A May 13 wedding is planned at Holy Family Church, Freeburg.

February 12, 2017

Candice DeMik and Eric Bax

Adlai and Sherry Bax, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Eric S. Bax, Palatine, Ill., to Candice DeMik, Woodstock, Ill., daughter of Jack and Katie DeMik, Charlotte, Mich. A June 9 wedding is planned at The Seville, Streamwood, Ill.

February 5, 2017

Kaley Payne and Joshua Hettich

Jeff and Jenice Payne, Russellville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaley Nichole Payne, Russellville, to Joshua Lee Hettich, Waynesville, son of Steven and Yong Hettich, Waynesville. A June 3 wedding is planned at Freshwater Church, Jefferson City.

February 5, 2017

Charles Alexander and Lois Ann Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Alexander, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip later in the year. Charles J. "Jon" Alexander and Lois Ann Fletcher were married February 3, 1977, at the First Christian Church, Jefferson City. The late Rev. Harry Spears officiated. They were attended by Alan Timothy Alexander, Jefferson City, and Mary Kay Knaup, Kenosha, Wis.

February 5, 2017

Alyssa Gillmore and Drew Dixon

Ed and Sheryl Gillmore, Taos, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa (Aly) Kristin Gillmore, Taos, to Drew Dixon, Memphis, Texas, son of Chanla Dixon, Memphis, Texas, and Jody Dixon, Amarillo, Texas. A May 20 wedding is planned at Camp Pin Oak, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Kaiser. The bride-to-be is a 2013 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Wardsville, and a 2017 graduate of the University of Central Missouri with a BS in Elementary Education. The groom-to-be is …

February 5, 2017

Maryssa Rehagen and Jared Hardwick

Maryssa A. Rehagen and Jared M. Hardwick, both of Jefferson City, were married at 11 a.m., September 3, 2016, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Father Simeon A. Etonu performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donnell and Shelly Rehagen, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Mark and Pamela Hardwick, Waynesburg, Ky. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an A-line lace and tulle gown with bateau neckline, satin belt, bead embellished …

February 5, 2017

Robert Eichholz and Mary Eichholz

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Eichholz, Taos, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 4 with a Mass and blessing at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos, followed by a family dinner. Robert (Bob) Eichholz and Mary Ortmeyer were married February 4, 1967, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. Rev. Kevin Gormley officiated. They were attended by Helen (Ortmeyer) Winge, Carol (Ortmeyer) Pleus, Norman Eichholz, Ron Eichholz, Carla (Veltrop) Hahn, and Kenny Eichholz, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Eichholz have three children: Mark …

February 5, 2017

Beth McGrail and Clay Schwinke

Tim and Cindy McGrail announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth McGrail, to Clay Schwinke, son of Keith and Vicki Schwinke, all of Jefferson City. A March 18 wedding is planned at the Lodge at Ironwood, Leawood, Kan. The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a 2015 graduate of the University of MO-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a Registered Nurse at Children's Mercy Hospital. The groom-to-be is …

February 5, 2017

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