Mr. and Mrs. Michael Damon Hart, Eugene, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary October 8-12 with a trip to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Nashville, Tenn., hosted by their daughter. Michael Damon Hart and Patty Sue Libbert were married October 10, 1992, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eldon. Fr. James O'Sullivan officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have one child, Megan Renae Hart, Eugene.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buersmeyer, Westphalia, cele-brated their 65th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Westphalia Inn, hosted by family and friends. Harry Buersmeyer and Rita Holterman were married October 25, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rev. Michael Knechdt officiated. They were attended by Clarence Buersmeyer and Angela Ortbals, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Buersmeyer have one child: Diana Gerling and her husband Alan, Jefferson City. They also have two grandchildren: Jason Gerling and Kristen Berhorst; and four …
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jury, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Richard Jury and Joyce Kating were married October 24, 1987, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Schubert. Reverend Gerald Scheperle officiated.
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Gilpin, Centertown, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner at West Ridge Event Center, Centertown. A trip to Alaska was taken during the summer. Rev. Walter Gilpin and Phyllis Wilson were married October 28, 1967, in Jefferson City. Rev. John Rollins officiated. They were attended by Richard Gilpin and Delores Gilpin, both of Holts Summit. Rev. and Mrs. Gilpin have three children: Missy Smith, state of Missouri; Walter Gilpin Jr., state of Florida; and …
Stephen and Linda Distler, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their son, Kyle Distler, Jefferson City, to Lauren Whitlock, Marshfield, daughter of Doug and Rhonda Whitlock, Marshfield. A June 23, 2018 wedding is planned at St. Francix Xavier Church, Taos.
Samantha Guz, Austin, Texas, and Landon Brockmeyer, College Station, Texas, were married July 23, in a double-ring ceremony at Woman's Club of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. The bride is a daughter of Dr. Evan and Karen Guz, San Antonio, Texas. The groom is the son of Brent and Karen Brockmeyer, Jefferson City. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. The honor attendant was Jackie Guz, San Antonio, Texas, sister of the bride. The attendants were Sarah Maddox, …
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bexten, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a Mass and a blessing by Father Medina at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, and a brunch at Veits, hosted by their children. A trip to Hawaii is planned in January. Larry Bexten and Sandra Yancey were married October 28, 1967, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. John Fisher officiated. They were attended by Ralph Bexten, Rich Fountain; Judy (Yancey)Kilburn, Leavenworth, Kan.; Pattie …
Lauren Hartman and Jordan Wolters, both of Columbia, were married at 2 p.m., May 13, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Deacon Steve Kliethermes performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Debra Hartman, California. The groom is the son of Rick and Keri Wolters, Holts Summit. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Kempker's Back 40, Westphalia. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held May 12 at Kempker's Back …
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smart, Tebbetts, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at a later date with a vacation to Panama City Beach, Fla., hosted by their children. Mark Smart and Dianne Horstdaniel were married October 29, 1977, at Tebbetts United Methodist Church, Tebbetts. Rev. Davis officiated. They were attended by Donna Bryant, Effingham, Ill.; Theresa Wendring, Hams Prairie; Kim Langdon, Clinton; Terry Drennan, Jefferson City; Greg Smart, Tebbetts; and John Wendring, Hams Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. Smart have three …
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Strope, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a Mass and dinner at Westphalia Knights of Columbus Hall for family and friends. A trip to Alaska was taken in July. Donald Strope and Dorothy Ortmeyer were married October 21, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. Gerald Kaiser officiated. They were attended by Carol (Gerbes) Ousley, Jefferson City; Catherine (Ortmeyer) Engelbrecht, Jefferson City; Claire Ann (Strope) Huhn, Folk; Mary Ellen (Strope) Brunnert, …
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Luadzers, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a weekend in Branson. A family trip will be taken in 2018. Randy Luadzers and Belinda Baumhoer were married October 22, 1977, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Rev. John Condit officiated. They were attended by Janel Baumhoer-Edgell, Jefferson City; Rhonda Grafe-Stegeman, deceased; Carolyn Lage-Baker, Russellville; Chrisie Baumhoer, Jefferson City; John Stegeman, Jefferson City; Dale Baumhoer, Jefferson City; Leroy Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; and Glen Baumhoer, Jefferson …
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Forck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Celebration at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. A brunch hosted by their children will be held at a later date. Joseph E. Forck and Bonnie Jo Opel were married October 19, 1957, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Father William Forst officiated. They were attended by Elizabeth (Opel) Bethke, Independence; Yvonne (Forck) Wittman, Jefferson City; Richard Heisinger, Jefferson City; and Thomas Riley, deceased. …
Rebekah Michelle Baum, Lee's Summit, and Joseph Lee Miller, Kansas City, were married at 4 p.m., July 16, at the Montgomery, Excelsior Springs. Reverend Mark Kiekhaefer performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ken and Lea Ann Baum-McClain, Lee's Summit. The groom is the son of Karen Miller, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at The Montgomery, Excelsior Springs. The bride was homeschooled in Lee's Summit and graduated in 2014. She is a …
Sarah Kramer, Jefferson City, and Kelly Fick, Columbia, were married at 2 p.m., June 10, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Father I. Medina performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Theresa Kramer, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Kenny and Wilma Fick, Linn. Given in marrage by her father, the bride wore a sleeveless tulle over soft satin fit and flare cage dress with hand-beaded lace appliques, curved Queen Anne neckline, dropped …
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sandbothe, Vienna, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in Sep-tember with an European river cruise with family and friends. Carl Sandbothe and Phyllis Holterman were married October 23, 1982, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg. The late Msgr. Gerold Kaiser officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kloeppel, Freeburg, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving and with a family dinner at Claysville Restaurant, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Ronald Kloeppel and Paralee Johannesmeyer were married October 14, 1967, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg. Msgr. Bernard Timpe officiated. They were attended by Nancy (Johannesmeyer) Maxwell, Freeburg; Shirley (Kloeppel) Sandbothe, Taos; Marilyn (Borgmeyer) McGehee, Springfield; Kenneth Kloeppel, Orange Port, Fla.; Jeron Sandbothe, Taos; and Stephan Johannesmeyer, Westphalia. Mr. and …
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Verslues, Taos, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos, and a brunch at Veits, hosted by their children. Herb Verslues and Theresa Renkemeyer were married October 12, 1957, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The late Father Norman Ahrens officiated. They were attended by Butch Temmen, Mary Jane Temmen, Leon Verslues, and Angie Russler, all deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Verslues have nine children: Carla Bruemmer and …
Dennis and Karla Boeckman, Centertown, along with Paul and Sandy Koetting, Mary's Home, announce the engagement of their children, Kelsey Rae Boeckman, Centertown, and Dylan Michael Koetting, Centertown. An October 21 wedding is planned at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Russellville.
Taylor Bax, Jefferson City, son of Bruce and Ann Bax, Jefferson City, and Cassidy Handke, Jefferson City, daughter of Brian and Sherri Handke, Lake Ozark, announce their engagement. A November 4 wedding is planned at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Brown, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a party at Madison's Cafe on October 7 with a blessing by Fr. Kevin Gormley and a Mass blessing October 8, and with a trip to Branson. Kevin Brown and Janet Stratman were married October 15, 1977, at St. Peter Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Kevin Gormley officiated. They were attended by Sharon (Stratman) Armstrong, Jefferson City; John Linck, O'Fallon; Kathy (Stratman) Gerstner and Dale Gerstner, Jefferson City; …
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kemple, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 13-15 with a family trip and dinner in Omaha, Neb., hosted by their children. Jerry William Kemple and Joyce Elaine James were married October 15, 1967, at First Baptist Church, Camden, Tenn. Rev. Derris Davenport officiated. They were attended by Joe B. Harts-field, deceased; James Atkins, deceased; Mary Ruth Denny, Memphis, Tenn.; Lovella Wheatley, Camden, Tenn.; Diane Dotson, Memphis, Tenn.; and Dale Williams, Union City, Tenn. Mr. …
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kesel, St. Elizabeth, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner in St. Elizabeth, hosted by the family. Michael Kesel and Linda Herx were married October 14, 1967, at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins. Father Kenneth McDonald officiated. They were attended by Ginger Miller, Russellville; Linda Esser, Columbia; Julie Brandt, Jefferson City; Ben Wilbers, deceased; Robert Kesel, St. Elizabeth; and Gregg Roberds, Lexington, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Kesel have three children: Steven Kesel, St. …
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Farris, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Peters Church, and a dinner hosted by their family. Stanley Farris and Delores Rademan were married October 7, 1967, at St. Martins Catholic Church, St. Martins. Fr. Ken McDonnel officiated. They were attended by Mary Ann (Rademan) Haselhorst, Jefferson City; Martha (Buechter) Borgmeyer, deceased; William Farris, deceased; and George Farris, New Bloomfield. Mr. and Mrs. Farris have four children: Paula Chesnut and her …
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Feeler, Vienna, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance. A family Hawaiian cruise will be taken in January 2018. Christopher Feeler and Brenda Bax were married September 26, 1992, at Visitation Catholic Church, Vienna. The late Rev. Sylvester Bauer officiated. They were attended by Cindy Luebbering, Taos; Monica Miers, Rolla; Dana Peters, Linn; Stacia Steinman, Argyle; Scott Lekey, Vienna; Keith Feeler, Freeburg; Bryan Steinman, Argyle; Wayne Henderson, Vienna; Laura Mathews, Hannibal; Todd Feeler, …
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vossen, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Grand Cafe, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Thomas Vossen and Donna Kemna were married September 4, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. Poelker officiated. They were attended by Jean Ann Kemna, Jefferson City; Stephanie Meyer Gaffke, Jefferson City; James Vossen, Jefferson City; Henry Rieke, deceased; Steve Dulle, Jefferson City; and Steve Lampe, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Vossen have …
Mr. and Mrs. David Evers, Mary's Home, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May with a trip to Hawaii, and on October 7 with a family dinner, hosted by their children. David Evers and Rose Kirkweg were married October 7, 1967, at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Rev. Sean Smyth officiated. They were attended by Benny Bax, Mary's Home; Viola Brauner, Harlingen, Texas; Richard Bax, Florence, Ore.; Rebecca Stegeman, St. Martins; Sylvester Evers, Mary's Home; Ardis Ford, …
William and Nancy Mormann, Mary's Home, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna Mormann, Kansas City, to Alex Dallmeyer, Kansas City, son of Michael and Rita Dallmeyer, Jefferson City. A November 4 wedding is planned at First Christian Church, Jefferson City.
Kelsey McDonald and Nolan Wansing, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., June 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. Reverend Jeff Schanbacher performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Kelly McDonald, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Robert and Darlene Wansing, St. Elizabeth. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at The Millbottom, Jefferson City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held June 9, at Immanuel …
Tricia Sneller, Jefferson City, and Jon Cregger, Wardsville, were married at 1:30 p.m., May 13, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Fr. Medina performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Janice Sneller, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of James and Joyce Cregger, Wardsville. The bride was given in marriage by her father and her son, Andrew Gregg. The honor attendant was Amy Rustemeyer, Jefferson City, sister of the bride. The attendants were Amy …
Mr. and Mrs. Alan LeCuru, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Sedona, Ariz. with their family. Alan LeCuru and Phyllis Rodeman were married October 1, 1977, at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. Rev. Tom Dolan officiated. They were attended by Ruth Braun, Jefferson City; Donna Dickey, Jefferson City; Kate LeCuru, deceased; Rhonda LeCuru, Jefferson City; Lisa Norment, Jefferson City; Warren LeCuru, deceased; Ron Rodeman, Jefferson City; Dan Heet, Jefferson City; Gary Heislen, Jefferson City; and Keith …
Mr. and Mrs. James Tinder, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 8 with a dinner at Canterbury Hill Winery, hosted by their children. James Tinder and Linda Close were married September 8, 1967, at Trinity Methodist Church, Keokuk, Iowa. Rev-erend Cecil Wells officiated. They were attended by Richard Bemis, Warsaw, Ill., and Mary (Close) Patterson, Hamilton, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Tinder have two children: Pamela Hopkins and her husband Daniel, Hartsburg; and Sheri Hoffman and her husband Jay, …
Alexis Davis, Jefferson City, daughter of Eddy and Tina Davis, Jefferson City, and Joey Bexten, Rich Fountain, son of Dave and Patty Bexten, Rich Fountain, and the late Janice Bexten, announce their engagement. An October 14 wedding is planned at Sacred Heart Church, Rich Fountain.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Luebbert, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Canada. A family reception will be held at a later date. Bill Luebbert and Verna Lee Tellman were married September 30, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Mon-signor Gerald Kaiser officiated. They were attended by Lynn (Tellman) Luebbering, Jefferson City; Francis Luebbert, deceased; Carole (Tellman) Pilkington, St. Cloud, Fla.; Bill Wisch, deceased; Evelyn (Rackers) Rehagen, Perryville; Wesley Nowicki, Jefferson City; Judy Bromberg, …
Leon and Lisa Herigon, Eugene, announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Ann Herigon, Eugene, to Nathan Michael Vossen, Jefferson City, son of Ron and Carol Vossen, Jefferson City. An October 21 wedding is planned at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Camdenton.
