Couples announcements for April 2018

Melvin Stubinger and Joan Beaman

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stubinger, Lohman, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Canterbury Hill Winery. Melvin Stubinger and Joan Beaman were married April 28, 1968, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Boonville. The Reverend Kenneth Kuenning officiated. They were attended by Marjorie Loesch, Russellville; Sharon McCray, Indiana; Letitia Shields, deceased; Ralph Stubinger, deceased; Glen Stubinger and Melvin Loesch, Russellville. Mr. and Mrs. Stubinger have two children: William "Bill" Stubinger and his wife Angela, Russellville; and Moana …

April 29, 2018

Ashley Thomas and Jason Schroeder

Ashley Nicole Thomas and Jason Schroeder, both of Jefferson City, were married at 11 a.m., March 20, in a double-ring ceremony on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Cheryl Thomas, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Kenny and Karen Schroeder, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception was held April 28 at Capital Ritz, Jefferson City. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Helias High School. She is employed at the …

April 29, 2018

Mark Blume and Joyce Blume

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blume, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner at Revel Catering, Jefferson City, hosted by their children. Mark Blume and Joyce Castrop were married April 27, 1968, at St. Joseph Church, Westphalia. Father Hilke officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Blume have three children: Bonnie Blume and her husband Kurt Kerns, Richmond Heights; Josh Blume and his wife Holly Blume, Jefferson City; and Angie Abbott and her husband John Abbott, Holts Summit. …

April 29, 2018

Raymond Bax and Theresa Bax

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Bax, Mary's Home, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Raymond M. Bax and Theresa H. Schulte were married April 27, 1968, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Rev. Sean Smyth officiated. They were attended by John Bax, deceased; Carol Schulte Hartman, Jefferson City; Anthony Bax, St. Anthony; Sue Schulte Sanders, Cabot, Ark.; Daniel Bax, Jefferson City; Emma Jean Schulte Koetting, Mary's Home; Bonnie Schulte Graham, Brazito; and Yvonne Hartman Jansen, Millstadt, …

April 29, 2018

Kyle Kempker and Kohri Fischer

Tanya and Dwayne Kempker, Westphalia, along with Missy and Kirk Fischer, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their children, Kyle Kempker and Kohri Nicole Fischer, both of Kansas City. A May 12 wedding is planned at Kempker's Back 40, Westphalia.

April 29, 2018

Larry Kliethermes and Marth Kliethermes

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kliethermes, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner for family and friends at the Westphalia Lion's Hall. Larry Kliethermes and Martha Buechler were married April 20, 1968 at Holy Family Church, Freeburg. The late Msgr. Bernard A. Timpe officiated. They were attended by Carol (Buechler) Sandbothe, Jefferson City; Mary Ann (Buechler) Wildhaber, Freeburg; Karen Haslag, Jefferson City; Irvin Kliethermes, Greenwood, Ind.; Joseph Buechler, deceased; Larry Bexten, Jefferson City; Carol Kliethermes, and Thomas …

April 22, 2018

Brooke Richter and George Mastrogiannis

Russell and Eileen Richter, Taos, along with Alex and Venus Mastrogiannis, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their children, Brooke Morgan Richter and George Alex Mastrogiannis, both of Jefferson City. A June 2 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos.

April 22, 2018

Gary Phillips and Mary Jane Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Phillips, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 15 with a dinner hosted by their children. Gary Phillips and Mary Jane (Janie) Neiman were married April 19, 1968, at First Baptist Church, Chillicothe. Pastor Don Palmer officiated. They were attended by Dickie Roark, Jefferson City, and Kathy Neiman, St. Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have three children: Tawnya Veit and her husband Mark Veit, Jefferson City; Victor Phillips and his wife Traci Phillips, Columbia; and …

April 22, 2018

Lauren Russler and Ian Ogden

Jeff and Jackie Russler, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Russler, Jefferson City, to Ian Ogden, Hartsburg, son of Tom Ogden, Hartsburg, and the late Sonja Ogden. A July 28 wedding is planned at Millbottom Event Center, Jefferson City.

April 22, 2018

Casey Clogston and Ryan Claypool

Peter and Karen Clogston along with Roger and Anne Claypool announce the engagement of their children, Casey Clogston and Ryan Claypool, all of Jefferson City. A June 2 wedding is planned at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville.

April 22, 2018

Cassidy Handke and Taylor Bax

Cassidy Handke and Taylor Bax, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., November 4, 2017, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. Monsignor Robert Kurwicki performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Brian and Sherri Handke, Lake Ozark. The groom is the son of Bruce and Ann Bax, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Capital Plaza. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held November 3, 2017, at Canterbury …

April 15, 2018

Michael Haeffner and Susan Haeffner

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haeffner, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 7 with a party for family and friends at the home of their son, Matt Haeffner, hosted by their children. Michael Haeffner and Susan Kormann were married April 6, 1968, at Central United Church of Christ, Jefferson City. Rev. Robert Herrmann officiated. They were attended by Pam Schowengerdt White, Lake Ozark; and Dennis Hackmann, Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Haeffner have two children: Matt Haeffner (Kathleen Haeffner), Henley; …

April 15, 2018

Miranda Hubble and Brian Backes

Miranda Hubble, Jefferson City, and Brian Backes, Frankenstein, were married at 1 p.m., September 23, 2017, at Our Lady, Help of Christians Catholic Church, Frankenstein. Father Dan Merz performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Lauren Hubble, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Kenny and Sherry Backes, Frankenstein. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a ball gown style in champagne with touches of lace and beading on the top with …

April 15, 2018

Eugene Moll and Gladys Moll

Pastor Eugene and Gladys Moll, Russellville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 11 with a reception at California United Church of Christ, hosted by the couple. Further family celebrations were held at Burgher Haus, California, and at Bonaparte Retreat, Bonaparte, Iowa. Pastor Eugene Moll and Gladys Brandt were married February 11, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville. Pastor Harold Martens officiated. Pastor Eugene and Gladys Moll have two children: Melanie Sigafoose and her husband Jay, Iowa City, Iowa; and Melissa …

April 15, 2018

Abigail Beshuk and Brennan Cape

Andy and Andrea Beshuk, Jefferson City, along with Brad and Amber Cape, and Elgeana and Dale Golden, Steelville, announce the engagement of their children, Abigail Beshuk and Brennan Cape, both of Columbia. A May 11 wedding is planned at Les Bourgeouis, Rocheport.

April 8, 2018

Rebecca Landwehr and Joseph Sheperty

Rebecca Landwehr and Joseph Sheperty, both of Arlington, Va., were married at 2 p.m., October 7, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Don Antweiler performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Margaret Landwehr, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Mona Sheperty, Portsmouth, Va., and the late George Sheperty. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at the Missouri Governor's Mansion. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's mother, was held …

April 8, 2018

Abby Jones and Aaron Weckenborg

Samuel and Patricia Jones, Belle, along with Laverne Weckenborg, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their children, Abby Jones, Belle, and Aaron Weckenborg, Jefferson City, also the son of the late Ronald Weckenborg. A spring wedding is planned in Belle.

April 8, 2018

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