Couples announcements for February 2018

Tom Benke and Joan Benke Mr. and Mrs. Tom Benke, Jefferson City, will celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip planned at a later date. Tom Benke and Joan Avildsen were married February 18, 1968, at Edison Park Lutheran Church, Chicago, Ill. Pastor Gordon Nasby officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Benke have three children: John Benke and his wife Nikki, Jefferson City; Sam Benke and his wife Clarice (deceased), Lexington, Va.; and Peter Benke and his wife Shandia, Jefferson City. They also have 13 grandchildren. February 18, 2018

Lucinda Stafford and Lucas Moore Lucinda "Lucy" Stafford, Holts Summit, and Lucas "Luke" Moore, St. Peters, were married at 2:30 p.m., August 12, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles. Rev. Allan Schade performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Charles Stafford, Holts Summit, and Cynthia Stafford, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Dean and Anne Stewart, and Kurt Moore, all of St. Peters. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters. A … February 18, 2018

Ed Mitchem and Carmen Pack Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mitchem, Chamois, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception, dinner and dance at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church Hall, Chamois. The reception was hosted by their children and grandchildren. Ed Mitchem and Carmen Pack were married December 30, 1967, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, Chamois. They were attended by Delmar Mitchem; Betty (Boss) Bellers, Bob Morre (deceased), Karen (Greer) Sieg, John Mitchem (deceased), Camille (Pack) Smith (deceased), Elsie (Mitchem) Weed, Otto … February 18, 2018

Jacob Seidel and Haley Waddington Randy and Donna Seidel, Lohman, announce the engagement of their son, Jacob Hadley Seidel, Camdenton, to Haley Dawn Waddington, Springfield, daughter of Jim Anderson and Terra Waddington, Springfield. A May 26 wedding is planned at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Kickapoo High School, Springfield, and is currently attending Missouri State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education degree. The groom-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a … February 18, 2018

Madelyn Fisher and James Bernskoetter Madelyn Logan Marie Fisher, Jefferson City, and James Henry Bernskoetter, Wardsville, were married at 1 p.m., July 8, 2017, at Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, Fulton. Pastor Chad Horton performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Deanna and Brent Hemphill, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Marvin and Shirley Bernskoetter, Wardsville. Given in marriage by her step-father, the bride wore a white ballgown with a sweep train. The lace bodice featured three-quarter length … February 18, 2018

Rachel Smith and Jared Statler David and Tricia Statler, Jefferson City, along with Dale and LaDonna Smith, Spring-field, Ill., announce the engagement of their children, Jared David Statler and Rachel Anne Smith, both of Springfield. An April 22 wedding is planned at La Villa, Kansas City. February 18, 2018

Emma Nixon and Ethan Porter Emma Nixon Ray, Columbia, and Ethan James Porter, Kirksville, were married at 5 p.m., January 5, at Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, Fulton. Josh Kling performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of R. David and Melinda Ray, West Plains. The groom is the son of Tony and Donna Porter, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Westminster College Dining Hall. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held January … February 18, 2018

John Lemmel and Sandra Lemmel Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lemmel, Linn, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 20 with a dinner with family and close friends at Sybill's, St. James, hosted by their children. John Samuel Lemmel and Sandra Sue Scott "Scotti" were married January 20, 1968, at Oklahoma Church of Christ, Linn. Brother Luther Villars officiated. They were attended by Sharon Soltuedt, Linn; Sharon Ridenhour, Tennessee; Barbara Barker, Texas; Ken Gelven, Linn; Rodney Allen, deceased; and Alan Lilleoine, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Lemmel … February 11, 2018

Catherine Wolken and Tyler Brockman Catherine Wolken and Tyler Brockman, both of Russellville, were married at 1 p.m., September 2, 2017, at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Osage Bend. Father Nelen performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Becky Wolken, Russellville. The groom is the son of Joe and Lori Brockman, Russellville. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at the Brazito Lions Club. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held August 25, 2017, at their home. … February 11, 2018

Ashley Hackett and Steven Stone Sherrill and David Hackett, Jefferson City, along with Laura Buckley and Leonard Stone, Clarksburg, announce the engagement of their children, Ashley Hackett and Steven Stone, both of Kansas City. A June 9 wedding is planned at First Baptist Church, California. February 11, 2018

Robert Bryant and Marylou Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryant Sr., Lohman, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary February 24 with a buffet dinner at Pizzaria Napolitana, along with ice cream at their home, hosted by their sons and daughters. Robert Bryant Sr. and Marylou Schneider were married February 27, 1953, at Wesley Methodist Church, Pleasantville, N.J. Rev. H.D. Stratton officiated. They were attended by Gene Graham, Naval Base, N.J., and Etta Hillard, West Atlantic City, N.J. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant have six children: Linda Dooling … February 4, 2018

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