Couples announcements for July 2017

Max Safley and Kaye Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. Max Safley, California, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 16 with a reception luncheon at the Event Center, California, hosted by their children. Max Safley and Kaye Carpenter were married July 16, 1967, at Church of Christ, Hardy, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Safley have three children: Robert Boyd Safley and his wife Amy, Nixa; John Bennet Safley and his wife Nicole, Ashland; and Susannah Gail Safley, California. They also have 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

July 30, 2017

Victoria Sterling and James Kendrick

Victoria Erin Bernadette Easley Sterling and James Matthew "Mat" Kendrick, both of Jefferson City, were married June 3 at the Hannibal Boat Club, Hannibal. Anita Greening performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Tamara Easley, Moberly, and the late Chesley "Chet" Easley. The groom is the son of James K. Kendrick, Hannibal, and the late Mary L. Kendrick. The bride wore a champagne, floor-length embroidered gown with tulle godets. She completed her ensemble with a champagne cathedral-length veil …

July 23, 2017

Caitlin Augustine and Christopher Rhea

Mike and Leesa Augustine, Rose Hill, Iowa, along with Lise Fuller, Holts Summit, and Richard and Diane Rhea, Moberly, announce the engagement of their children, Caitlin Kay Augustine and Christopher Bayley Rhea, both of Oskaloosa, Iowa. An October 7 wedding is planned at First Christian Church of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of North Mahaska High School, New Sharon, Iowa, and a 2010 graduate of Indian Hills Community College, with a Childcare Technician Certificate. She is …

July 23, 2017

Lanny Hodges and Holly Slevin

Mr. and Mrs. Lanny (Luke) Hodges, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 22 at The Grand Cafe with family and friends. They also celebrated in May with a gathering at Lake Wales, Fla., hosted by Pete and Sandy Locke, and the Hare family - Bert, Sara, Lauren, Lilly, Luke and Lane. Lanny Hodges and Holly Slevin were married July 22, 1967, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Versailles. Rev. George Igo officiated. They were attended by Betty Six Blacksten, Sparkle …

July 23, 2017

Lindsay Van Loo and Christopher Ortmeyer

Bill and Judy Van Loo, Jefferson City, along with Dennis and Tanna Ortmeyer, Taos, announce the engagement of their children, Lindsay Marie Van Loo, Jefferson City, and Christopher Ryan Ortmeyer, Holts Summit. A September 16 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, and a 2012 graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology degree. She is an Early Head Start Teacher with Central …

July 23, 2017

Lauren Koetting and Kaleb VanderFeltz

Craig and Vickie Koetting, Osage Bend, along with Mike VanderFeltz, Westphalia, and Vicki Bremmerkamp, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their children, Lauren Koetting and Kaleb VanderFeltz, both of Wardsville. An October 7 wedding is planned at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, Osage Bend.

July 16, 2017

Megan Rockwell and Nathan Brondel

Brian and LeAnn Rockwell, Jefferson City, along with Larry and Bette Brondel, Honey Creek, announce the engagement of their children, Megan A. Rockwell and Nathan Brondel, both of Jefferson City. A September 2 wedding is planned at Apple Creek Farm, Jefferson City.

July 16, 2017

Holly Fennewald and Caleb Heckemeyer

Les and Loretta Fennewald, Taos, announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Fennewald, Taos, to Caleb Heckemeyer, St. Elizabeth, son of Carl and Teresa Heckemeyer, St. Elizabeth. A September 2 wedding is planned in St. Elizabeth.

July 16, 2017

Wesley Mormann and Geneva Bax

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mormann, Mary's Home, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 24 with a dinner at the Sylvester and Carol Evers residence, hosted by their children. Wesley Mormann and Geneva Bax were married June 21, 1947, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. They were attended by William Mormann and Lucille (Bax) Mormann, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Mormann have three children: Carol Evers and her husband Sylvester, Mary's Home; Nancy Lepper and her husband …

July 16, 2017

Emma Booth and Taylor Olson

Jim and Janet Booth, New Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Booth, Kansas City, to Taylor Olson, Kansas City, son of Tom and Deb Olson, Sioux Falls, S.D. An August 19 wedding is planned in Sedalia. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Helias High School, Jefferson City, and a 2014 graduate of the University of Central Missouri. She is a Graphic Designer at UltraSource, Kansas City. The groom-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, …

July 16, 2017

Fred Evers and Margaret Ann Berendzen

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evers, Mary's Home, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 9 with a family dinner hosted by their children. Fred Evers and Margaret Ann Berendzen were married July 12, 1952, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Father Joseph Lorenz officiated. They were attended by Helen Marie (Berendzen) Clarkston, deceased, and Bernard Evers, Eldon. Mr. and Mrs. Evers have seven children: Randy Evers, Debra Schulte and her husband Jerry, Roger Evers, Thomas Evers, Alan …

July 16, 2017

John Schaefer and Mary Twehus

Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a family meal hosted by their children. John Schaefer and Mary Twehus were married July 15, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Louis Dorn officiated. They were attended by Linda (Twehus) Colter, Jefferson City; Janet (Twehus) Davidson, Hartsburg; Helen (Schaefer) Davis, Holts Summit; James "Jim" Schaefer, Kansas City; Paul Schaefer, Columbia; and Bernie Twehus, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer have two children: John …

July 16, 2017

Eugene Sandbothe and Judith Bestgen

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Sandbothe, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass at Visitation Parish, Vienna. A European cruise will be taken at a later date. Eugene G. Sandbothe and Judith E. Warren were married July 15, 1967, at Visitation Parish, Vienna. The late Rev. Jerome Bestgen officiated. They were attended by Arnold A. Sandbothe, Osage Beach; Charles Campbell, Grain Valley; Mary L. (Warren) Apel, Albuquerque, N.M.; and Bernice G. (Sandbothe) Smith, Ballwin. Mr. and …

July 16, 2017

Richard McCarty and Linda Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCarty, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in July with a family trip to Gulf Shores, Ala. Richard McCarty and Linda Mueller were married on July 1, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. Gerald Poelker performed the ceremony. They were attended by Phyllis (Mueller) Sommerer, Cheryl (Mueller) Neuner, Diana (Hohm) Pilgrim, Steve Roling, Jerry Bondurant and Stanley Bondurant. Mr. and Mrs. McCarty have two children: Leslye McCarty, Columbia, and John (Laura) …

July 9, 2017

Holly Iven and Jordan Kleffner

Roger and Darla Iven, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Jeanne Iven, Jefferson City, to Jordan Kleffner, Taos, son of Ron and Judy Kleffner, Taos. A September 2, 2017 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos.

July 9, 2017

Ashlyn Cook and Evan Johnson

Ashlyn Cook, Jefferson City, and Evan Johnson, Springdale, Ark., were married April 22 at the Ballroom at I Street, Bentonville, Ark. Finley Robinson performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Max and Cindy Cook, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Carl and Tammy Shipley, Fayetteville, Ark., and the late Kevin Johnson. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown with an illusion bodice covered in hand-sewn embroidery. The full skirt with …

July 9, 2017

Lyndsey Wilbers and Blake Cavender

Steve and Brenda Wilbers, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey Wilbers, St. Louis, to Blake Cavender, St. Louis, son of Mike and Lisa Cavender, Jefferson City. A September 15 wedding is planned in St. Louis. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Helias High School; a 2011 graduate of Truman State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree; and a 2017 graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, with a Master in Public Health degree. She is employed …

July 9, 2017

Codi Trabue and Jason McDowell

Charles Trabue and Gail F. Berndt, Ashland, along with Richard and Diane McDowell, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their children, Codi Trabue and Jason McDowell. A September 2 wedding is planned at the bride's family home in Ashland.

July 9, 2017

Katie Wolken and Tyler Brockman

Glenn and Becky Wolken announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Wolken, to Tyler Brockman, son of Joe and Lori Brockman, all of Russellville. A September 2 wedding is planned at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, Osage Bend.

July 2, 2017

Kelsie Kremer and David Carnes

Tom and Kaye Kremer, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsie Rae Kremer, to David Alan Carnes, son of Mickey and Sandy Carnes, Leesburg, Va. A September 2 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Helias High School, Jefferson City; and a 2013 graduate of Kansas State University with a Masters of Architecture. She is an Architect at Finkle Williams Architecture. The groom-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Loudoun …

July 2, 2017

Alfred Lueckenhoff and Nordelle Sanning

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Al) Lueckenhoff, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. Alfred John Lueckenhoff and Nordelle Angelynn Sanning were married May 24, 1952, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Rev. Joseph Lorenz officiated. They were attended by Norman and Martha Sanning, both deceased; Lynn Luebbering; Robert Lueckenhoff, deceased; Danny Kempker; and Jane Groene, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lueckenhoff have five children: Dale F. Lueckenhoff, Holts Summit; Darlene Rice, Cincinnati, Ohio; Diane Schnieders, …

July 2, 2017

William Weider and Leona Holtmeyer

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Weider, Freeburg, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Willard Weider and Leona Holtmeyer were married July 1, 1977, at Vienna. They were attended by the late Edward and Frances Reinkemeyer. Mr. and Mrs. Weider have seven children: Pattie Lutman, Tebbetts; Richard Weider, Freeburg; Gerald Weider, Freeburg; Lisa Muniz, Holts Summit; Susie Medlock, Holts Summit; Joe Weider, Holts Summit; and Rachel Anderson, Shawnee, Okla. They also have 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three deceased grandchildren, and one …

July 2, 2017

Don Buffington and Sharon Carwile

Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Buffington, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family celebration in Jefferson City, hosted by their children. The couple plans a trip to the Grand Canyon later in July. Don E. Buffington and Sharon Kay Carwile were married July 1, 1967, at Union Hill Baptist Church, Holts Summit. Rev. Ira Buffington officiated. They were attended by Becky (Carwile) Elley, Brenda Haywood, Mary Anne Buffington, Karen Miller, Fredalyn Gentry, Wes Buffington, Dale Elley, …

July 2, 2017

Larry Williams and Ginny Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to El Dorado Maroma Beach, Mexico. Larry Williams and Ginny Clark were married July 2, 1987, at Coco Palms, Kaui, Hawaii. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have two children: Julie Loveall and her husband Kip, Eugene; and Adam Williams and his wife Jessie, Spring Hill, Fla. They also have four grandchildren: Lauren Steele, Shauni Loveall, Alyssa Williams, and Lucas Williams; and two great-grandchildren: Haylie Mumma …

July 2, 2017

Bill Stockton and Linda Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stockton, Lohman, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 24 with a dinner at Ria's Restaurant, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Bill Stockton and Linda Turner were married June 23, 1967, at Rsselsheim, Germany, by the Justice of the Peace. They were attended by Kenneth Hunt and Linda Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Stockton have three children: Shelley Daniels, Jefferson City; Angie Cochran, Hallsville; and Kerri Cornine, Hallsville. They also have 12 grandchildren.

July 2, 2017

Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Pleus

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bernskoetter, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church followed by a dinner at Kertz Hall. Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Pleus were married June 29, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. The Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Bernskoetter have seven children: Jeanne (Doug) Westhues, Jefferson City; Mike (Jeannette) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Linda Bernskoetter, Overland Park, Kan.; Bill Bernskoetter (Debbie Stewart), Webster Groves; Jim (Laurie) Bernskoetter, …

July 2, 2017

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