Couples announcements for June 2017

James DeWesplore and Alice Stockman

Mr. and Mrs. James DeWesplore, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. They will also be taking a trip to New Orleans in the fall. James DeWesplore and Alice Stockman were married June 15, 1957 at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. Mr. and Mrs. DeWesplore have two children: Mike DeWesplore and his wife Leslie, Wardsville, and Stan DeWesplore and his friend Cindi, Wardsville. They also have five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and …

June 18, 2017

Courtney Rackers and Brandon Raithel

Tom and Mary Rackers, Taos, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Rackers, Taos, to Brandon Raithel, Russellville, son of David and Linda Raithel, Russellville. A September 16 wedding is planned at Kempkers Back 40, Westphalia.

June 18, 2017

Nichole Landry and Tyler LePage

Dr. Nichole Landry, Carmel, Ind., and Tyler LePage, Ramsey, Ind., were married June 3 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, Greenwood, Ind. Father Michael Keucher performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Marcel and Barbara Landry, Carmel, Ind. The groom is the son of Rick and Barbara LePage, Wardsville. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white organza strapless gown with a soft sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice with corset back and a …

June 18, 2017

Danielle Rackers and John Lehmen

Tom and Mary Rackers, Taos, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Rackers, Jefferson City, to John Lehman, Jefferson City, son of Joe and Jodi Lehman, Jefferson City. A July 29 wedding is planned at the home of the bride's parents in Taos.

June 18, 2017

Kristen Gathright and Edward Ocampo

Bill and Alice Gathright, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Nicole Gathright, Jefferson City, to Edward Josef Ocampo, Chicago, Ill., son of Estela and Wilfredo Rodriguez, Waukegan, Ill., and the late Donato Ocampo. A July 22 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos

June 18, 2017

Morris Trout and Eleanor Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Trout, Jefferson City, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a dinner for family, hosted by the couple. Morris Trout and Eleanor Hill were married June 18, 1947 in a garden ceremony at the farm home of the bride's parents near Newton, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Trout have three children, eight grandchildren, one step-grandchild, three great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild.

June 18, 2017

Larry Schepker and Carolyn Hackman

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schepker, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in July with a family vacation in South Carolina. Larry Schepker and Carolyn Hackman were married June 17, 1967, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Patrick Quinn officiated. They were attended by Mary Becker Poepsel, Columbia; Sara Hackman Davidson, Jefferson City; the late Charles Ray; and Bob Hackman, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Schepker have two children: Holly Watson and her husband Dean, Jefferson City; …

June 18, 2017

Joe Smith and Shelley Mertens

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith, Jefferson City, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in May with a trip to Cancun, Mexico, attended by family and friends. Joe Smith and Shelley Mertens were married June 20, 1992, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The late Father Conrad Erwin officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Tanner Smith, deceased; Makenzie Smith and Madison Smith, both of Jefferson City.

June 18, 2017

LeslieAnn Essary and Michael Irey

Michael Irey, California, son of Jim Irey, Latham, and the late Jan Irey, and LeslieAnn Essary, California, daughter of Robert and JoAnn Essary, Holts Summit, announce their engagement. An August 12 wedding is planned at Freshwater Church, Jefferson City.

June 18, 2017

Jennifer Jarman and Lucas Roling

Bob and Kathy Jarman, Jefferson City, along with Glen Roling, Holts Summit, and Lisa Rieber, New Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their children, Jennifer Jarman and Lucas Roling, both of Jefferson City. A July 1 wedding is planned at St. Martins Catholic Church, St. Martin.

June 18, 2017

John Prenger and Cecilia Szigety

Mr. and Mrs. John Prenger, Taos, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary at a later date with a trip to the Grand Canyon. John Prenger and Cecilia Szigety were married June 16, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Mike Quinn officiated.

June 18, 2017

Albert Toebben and Doris Bruemmer

Toebben Mr. and Mrs. Albert Toebben, Wardsville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 24 with a dinner at the Lions Club, Wardsville, hosted by their children. Albert Toebben and Doris Bruemmer were married June 2, 1967, at the courthouse in Linn. They were attended by Carol Jean Kroll-Johnson, Fulton, and Wesly Mathison, Louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. Toebben have five children: Sandra Welch and her husband Luther, Holts Summit; Stacy Toebben, Osage City; Tammy Victor and her husband Scott, Wardsville; …

June 4, 2017

Bruce Stumpe and Darla Linnenbrink

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stumpe, Wardsville, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a trip at a later date. Bruce Stumpe and Darla Linnenbrink were married June 6, 1987, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Fr. Richard Cronin and Msgr. Donald Lammers officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Stumpe have two children: Caitlin Stumpe, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Austin Stumpe, Sacramento, California.

June 4, 2017

Dale Lawson and Bonnie Morrow

Mr. and Mrs. Dale T. Lawson, New Bloomfield, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 11 with an open house at the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, hosted by their children. Dale T. Lawson and Bonnie L. Morrow were married June 9, 1957, at New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, New Bloomfield. Rev. Neil Dubach officiated. They were attended by Shirley Smith and Jimmy Trammell. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson have three children: Dawn Glick and her husband Allen, New …

June 4, 2017

Mark Schulte and Jill Wansing

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schulte, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Nashville, Tenn. Mark Schulte and Jill Wansing were married June 6, 1992, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. Father Christopher Dixon officiated. They were attended by Susan Bond, Jefferson City; Cindy Wansing, Vienna; Elaine Bounds, Jefferson City; Monica Peters, Loose Creek; Mary Kay Gratz, deceased; Denise Werner Arriola, California; Larry Schulte, Jefferson City; Greg Schulte, Jefferson City; Craig Gratz, Wardsville; Darrin Bondurant, Jefferson …

June 4, 2017

Caroline Boeger and Drew Burnett

Michael and Karen Boeger, along with Bill and Paula Burnett, announce the engagement of their children, Caroline Boeger and Drew Burnett, all of Jefferson City. A September 30 wedding is planned at Faith Lutheran Church, Jefferson City.

June 4, 2017

Gary Johnson and Maxine Loesch

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner and trip. Gary Johnson and Maxine Loesch were married June 6, 1992, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Pastor Martin Hoyer officiated. They were attended by Michael Johnson, Jefferson City; Karen Johnson, Marietta, Ga.; Robert Loesch, Jefferson City; and Brenda Roling, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children: Michael Johnson, Jefferson City; and Krystle Heuett and her husband Grant, Naperville, …

June 4, 2017

Leonard Lueckenotte and Carolyn Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Lueckenotte, Centertown, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass and reception at St. Martins Church and basement. Leonard H. Lueckenotte and Carolyn R. Mueller were married June 3, 1967, at St. Peters Church, Jefferson City. The late Rev. Norman Ahrens officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Lueckenotte have two children: Douglas Lueckenotte, Jefferson City, and Debra Lueckenotte, Centertown. They also have two grandchildren: Joshua Lueckenotte and Kyle Lueckenotte, deceased.

June 4, 2017

Jenna Karr and Jeremy Rackers

Jenna Karr, daughter of Judy Karr and the late Gary Karr, and Jeremy Rackers, son of Mike and Janelle Rackers, all of Jefferson City, announce their engagement. A June 17 wedding is planned at Central United Church of Christ, Jefferson City.

June 4, 2017

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