Couples announcements for August 2018

Albert Borgmeyer and Donna Kirby

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Borgmeyer, Taos, are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary today with a dinner for family and friends at the Wardsville Lions Club, hosted by the couple. Albert Borgmeyer and Donna Kirby were married August 27, 1983, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. The late Fr. John Condit officiated. They were attended by Diane Henke, Rolla; Judy Roedel, Cali-fornia; Betty Maassen, Linn; Abby (Borgmeyer) Beedy, St. Louis; Dan Henke, Rolla; Roger Borgmeyer, California; Walter Prenger, Russellville; and …

August 26, 2018

Ron Rackers and Rhonda Rackers

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rackers, Jefferson City, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to San Francisco and a road trip down Route 1 to Los Angeles, Calif. over the fourth of July. Ron Rackers and Rhonda Sanning were married August 28, 1993 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Fr. Michael Coleman officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Rackers have two children: Paige Rackers and Dru Rackers, both of Jefferson City.

August 26, 2018

Tara Fennewald and Zachary Caldwell

Tara Fennewald and Zachary Caldwell, both of Columbia, were married at 2 p.m., April 14, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. Rev. Greg Meystrik performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Les and Loretta Fennewald, Taos. The groom is the son of Tim and Rhonda Caldwell, Leonard. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The honor attendant was Lindsey Buschjost, Kansas City, friend of the couple. The attendants were Erin Fennewald, Taos, sister of the …

August 26, 2018

Delmar Monroe and Lana Monroe

Mr. and Mrs. Delmar R. Monroe, Linn, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with an open house at Community Christian Church, Linn. Delmar R. Monroe and Lana Gove were married August 24, 1968, at Oklahoma Church of Christ, Chamois. Luther J. Villars officiated. They were attended by Nelson Pointer, Wildwood; Danny Monroe, deceased; Roger Turner, Linn; Mary (Oberkrom) Duemler, St. Albans; Virginia (Monroe) Turner, deceased; and Deborah (Monroe) Hudson, Linn. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe have three children: Timothy Monroe, …

August 26, 2018

Delmar Picker and Rita Picker

Mr. and Mrs. Delmar E. (Bud) Picker, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with an European River Cruise. Delmar E. (Bud) Picker and Rita M. Holterman were married August 22, 1953, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg. Monsignor John Groner officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Picker have three children: Susan York, Jefferson City; Steven Picker, Pensacola Beach, Fla.; and Gregory Picker, deceased. They also have two grandchildren: Nicholas York and Michael York; and two great-grandchildren: Conan York and Roman York.

August 26, 2018

Blakely Glass and Tanner Bone

Blakely Day Glass, Germantown, Tenn., and Tanner Wesley Bone, Jefferson City, were married at 6:30 p.m. June 9 at Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville, Tenn. Reverend Craig Strickland performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Corey and Michelle Glass, Germantown, Tenn. The groom is the son of Todd and Kelly Bone, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore an ivory A-line strapless gown. She carried a bouquet of white peonies. The honor attendant was …

August 26, 2018

Jim Heidbreder and Helen Heidbreder

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heidbreder, Holts Summit, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jim Heidbreder and Helen Willcoxon were married August 30, 1958, at First Baptist Church, Jefferson City. Thomas W. Nelson officiated. They were attended by Rosemary Loethen and Bill Heidbreder, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Heidbreder have three children: David Heidbreder, Kara Lehenbauer, and Lori Massman. They also have seven grand-children: Cody Heidbreder, Cole Heidbreder, Kallie Lehenbauer, Drew Webb, Ashley Repp, Kaleb Webb, and Christian Massman; and three great-grandchildren: …

August 26, 2018

Rick Johnson and Judy Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Rick L. Johnson, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Rick L. Johnson and Judy M. Kramer were married August 21, 1993, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. George Kramer officiated.

August 26, 2018

Donald Kopp and Delores Kopp

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kopp, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Snyder. Donald Kopp and Delores Eikermann were married August 23, 1958, at Salem Presbyterian Church, Hope. Rev. DeWitt Stauffer officiated. They were attended by Laverne Eikermann Schulte; Norma Kopp Benz, deceased; Arthur Kopp; and Armin Eikermann, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kopp have two children: Deanna Cook and husband David, and Debora Snyder and husband Mike. They …

August 26, 2018

Herman Kermpker and Marilyn Kempker

Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Kempker Jr., Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary August 25 with activities and a family dinner at the Eagles, hosted by their children. A blessing from Monsignor Don Lammers at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on August 26 was received. Herman C. Kempker Jr. and Marilyn T. Schmidt were married August 23, 1958 at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Reverend Kurtz officiated. They were attended by Laurentia Kempker Wenzel, Betty Dwight Otto, Yovetta Wansing …

August 26, 2018

Timothy Kennedy and Joyce Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kennedy, Jefferson City, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a week long resort trip with vow renewal at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, hosted by the groom's parents. Timothy Kennedy and Joyce Blake were married August 28, 1993, at First Assembly of God, Jefferson City. Rev. Lowell Perkins officiated. They were attended by Elizabeth Atkinson, Pittsburg, Kan.; Amanda Tomblinson, Jef-ferson City; and Jenifer Essen, St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have two children: Mackinley and Pierce, both of …

August 26, 2018

Jim Forbis and Kay Forbis

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Forbis, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at St. John's Lutheran Church, Schubert, and a meal at Veits Restaurant, hosted by their children and spouses. They also enjoyed a trip to Hawaii. Jim Forbis and Kay Conner were married July 7, 1968. Rev. William Ferren officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Forbis have three children: Jay Forbis (Tina), David Forbis (Shari), and Michael Forbis (Karen). They also have eight grandchildren: Lucas Sinclair, Megan Teeuwen, …

August 19, 2018

Christy Capkovic and Brent Wildhaber

Christy Capkovic and Brent Wildhaber, both of St. Louis, were married at 1 p.m., June 9, at St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Louis. Msgr. Patrick Hambrough performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Myrna Capkovic, St. Louis. The groom is the son of Jim and Lisa Wildhaber, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory tulle ballgown with a champagne colored beaded bodice. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas …

August 19, 2018

Hope Driskill and Caleb Shapiro

Joe and Jan Driskill, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hope Driskill, Jefferson City, to Caleb Shapiro, Los Angeles, Calif., son of Felice Shapiro and Bill Cress, Larchmont, N.Y. A September wedding is planned at Beaver Creek, Colo.

August 19, 2018

Steve Frank and Jane Frank

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Frank, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Steve Frank and Jane Schwartze were married August 18, 1973, at St. Peter Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. Michael Wilbers officiated. They were attended by Julie (Wilbers) Wieberg, Jefferson City; Nancy (Frank) Schnieder, Blue Springs; Julie Bruns, St. Louis; Mary (Schaefer) Vogel; Terese (Frank) Molinere, Montegut, La.; Christy (Frank) Miller, Olathe, Kan.; Sue (Eisterhold) Fick, Rich Fountain; Tom Frank, Jefferson City; Dan Hemmel, Centertown; Jim Forck, Peoria, Ill.; …

August 19, 2018

Dennis Even and Laura Mengwasser

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Even, Folk, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday with a meal for family and friends at their home. Dennis Even and Laura Mengwasser were married August 5, 1978, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos. The late Rev. John C. Condit officiated. They were attended by Ruth (Mengwasser) Kliethermes, Loose Creek; Martha (Mengwasser) Even, Westphalia; Judy (Rackers) Eiken, Wardsville; the late Martha (Forck) Haynes; Dave Lauberth, Freeburg; Andy Goeller, St. Anthony; Mike Keyes, Holts Summit; and the …

August 5, 2018

Haley Waddington and Jacob Seidel

Haley Dawn Waddington, Springfield, and Jacob Hadley Seidel, Camdenton, were married at 2:30 p.m., May 26, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield. Pastor Ron Lehenbauer performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jim Anderson and Terra Waddington, Springfield. The groom is the son of Randy and Donna Seidel, Lohman. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a sleeveless sheath gown with all over lace appliques. The gown featured an ultra feminine sweetheart bodice with a high-neck …

August 5, 2018

Leanna Inglish and Grant Schulte

Grant Schulte, Westphalia, son of Brian and Suzanne Schulte, Westphalia, and Leanna Inglish, Jefferson City, daughter of Steve and Linda Inglish, Jefferson City, announce their engagement. A September 8 wedding is planned at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia.

August 5, 2018

Makenzie Smith and Ryan Abbott

Makenzie Smith and Ryan Abbott, both of Jefferson City, were married at 2 p.m., May 19, at St. Peter Church, Jefferson City. Father Greg Meystrik performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Shelley Smith, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Doug and Jane Abbott, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a fit and flare gown with lace appliques and illusion straps over a sweetheart neckline, and an illusion open …

August 5, 2018

Russell Mueller and Vickie Colter

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mueller, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Russell Mueller and Vickie Colter were married August 5, 1978, in Guthrie. Rev. Jerry Anderson officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller have three children: Derrick Mueller, Justin Mueller, and Adam Mueller, all of Jefferson City.

August 5, 2018

Jennifer Luebbert and Jesse Boehm

Kenneth and Geralyn Luebbert, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Luebbert, Jefferson City, to Jesse Boehm, Jefferson City, son of Richard and Beverly Boehm, Jefferson City, and the late Joan Boehm. A September 29 wedding is planned at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rich Fountain.

August 5, 2018

John Kleffner and Linda Bruemmer

Mr. and Mrs. John Kleffner, Wardsville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a mass and dinner at St. Stanislaus, Wardsville, hosted by their four daughters and their families. They also celebrated with a family trip to Texas in June. John Kleffner and Linda Bruemmer were married August 3, 1968 at St. Stanislaus, Wardsville. Msgr. Charles Patterson officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Kleffner have four children: Jennifer Runge, Wardsville; Suzette Mertens and her husband Brian, Wardsville; Amy Luebbert and her husband …

August 5, 2018

Harley Kirchner and Connie Snellen

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kirchner, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a dinner at their home, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Harley Kirchner and Connie Snellen were married August 3, 1968, at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Val Strader officiated. They were attended by Brenda Perkins Chick, Jefferson City; Doris Kirchner Lueckenotte, Laredo, Texas; Wayne Snellen, Brick, N.J.; and James Huettenmeyer, St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner have two children: Scott Kirchner, Milner, Ga., …

August 5, 2018

Tim Schlueter and Becky Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schlueter, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family vacation in Pensacola Beach, Fla. Tim Schlueter and Becky Burnett were married August 5, 1978, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City. Rev. Francis Gillgannon and Rev. Harry Spear officiated. They were attended by Susan (Walker) Arment, Moberly; Nancy (Campbell) Landrum, Moberly; Sabrina (Campbell) Edwards, Macon; Cindy (Hunziker) Drury; Ste. Genevieve; Steve Schlueter, deceased; Bruce Meister, Jefferson City; Harold Reeder, Parkville; and Bill Burnett, …

August 5, 2018

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