Couples announcements for February 2020

Don Knollmeyer and Jeanne Knollmeyer Don and Jeanne Knollmeyer recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Don Knollmeyer and Jeanne Fausell were married February 13, 1960, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Knollmeyer have four children: Denise Knollmeyer Frey, Dianne Bisges (Gary), Donna Knollmeyer, and Darla Iven (Roger). They also have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren with another on the way. February 23, 2020

Matthew Delaney and Lisa Gerstenkorn Barry and Connie Delaney, Wardsville, announce the engagement of their son, Matthew Delaney, St. Louis, to Lisa Gerstenkorn, St. Louis, daughter of David and Barbara Gerstenkorn, St. Louis. An August 29 wedding is planned at Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Louis. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, St. Louis, and a 2013 graduate of the University of Missouri with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She is a Physical Therapist at Delamar Gardens. The groom-to-be is … February 23, 2020

Clarence Stieferman and Shirley Stieferman Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stieferman, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday with a family gathering. Clarence J. Stieferman and Shirley A. Herigon were married February 19, 1955, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Chamois. Rev. A.J. Grellner officiated. They were attended by JoAnn Herigon, Jefferson City; Agnes (Stieferman) Eynard, Jefferson City; John Schmid, deceased; and James Eynard, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Stieferman have five children: Arlin and his wife Brenda (Stegeman) Stieferman, Jefferson City; Wendel … February 23, 2020

Harry Baker and Martha Sue Baker Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker, Holts Summit, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary February 29 with a reception and dance at the Holts Summit Civic Center. Harry Baker and Martha Sue Crump were married February 19, 1955, at the home of Wallace and Bea (Crump) Fisher (deceased) in Fulton. Reverend Irvin K. Rice officiated. They were attended by Howard and Carrie (Baker) Berry (deceased) of New Bloomfield. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have two daughters: Cindy English, Jefferson City, and Susan … February 16, 2020

Melissa Gassner and Craig Bruemmer Joe and Sheiler Gassner, along with Charles and Linda Bruemmer, announce the engagement of their children, Melissa Marie Gassner and Craig Gerald Bruemmer, all of Jefferson City. An April 18 wedding is planned at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. February 16, 2020

Leah Bucher and Adam Shimmens Leah Marie Bucher and Adam Michael Shimmens, both of Kansas City, were married at 4:30 p.m., August 17, 2019, at Christ Community Church - Brookside, Kansas City. Pastor Paul Brandes performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Cara and Darren Adkison, Blue Springs, and Dan and Nicole Bucher, Pleasant Hill. The groom is the son of Steve and Barb Shimmens, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her grandfather, Mel Rohaus, along with her parents, the bride wore … February 16, 2020

James Cassmeyer and Margaret Cassmeyer Mr. and Mrs. James Cassmeyer, Taos, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house later this spring, hosted by their children. James Roman Cassmeyer and Margaret Dolores Forck were married February 20, 1960, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. They were attended by Carol Forck Hake, Taos; Robert Cassmeyer, deceased; Mary Ellen Cassmeyer Olive, deceased; Jerome Forck, deceased; Susie Cassmeyer Morgan, Jefferson City; and Richard Bax, Rich Fountain. Mr. and Mrs. Cassmeyer have … February 16, 2020

Trevor Dunnavant and Amber Lage Jim and Debbie Dunnavant, Osage Bend, announce the engagement of their son, Trevor Dunnavant, Jefferson City, to Amber Lage, Jefferson City, daughter of Mike and Judy Lage, Taos. A June 20 wedding is planned at Mighty Oak Lodge, Lebanon. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Wardsville, and a 2018 graduate of the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelors degree of Fine Arts in Interior Design. The groom-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Blair Oaks … February 16, 2020

Elizabeth Backes and Kenneth Belew Thomas and Carol Backes, St. Thomas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Backes, Lonedell, to Kenneth "Robbie" Belew, Lonedell, son of Bruce and Sandy Belew, Lonedell. A May 16 wedding is planned at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Thomas. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, Wardsville; a 2011 graduate of Lincoln University with a B.S. Agriculture degree; a 2013 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a M.S. Animal Science degree; and … February 9, 2020

Annemarie Centlivre and Nicholas Brondel Annemarie Centlivre, Plymouth, Mich., and Nicholas Brondel, Jefferson City, were married at 1 p.m., August 24, 2019, at Saint Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, Detroit, Mich. Fr. Tom Belczak performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Mary Thereza Centlivre, Plymouth, Mich. The groom is the son of Wayne and LaVerne Brondel, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at The Guardian Building, Detroit, Mich. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was … February 9, 2020

Brad Wilson and Brooke Cook Mrs. Nancy Wilson, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of her son, Brad Wilson, New York City, N.Y., also the son of the late Dick Wilson, to Brooke Cook, New York City, N.Y. A March 21 wedding is planned at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Los Angeles, Calif.; a 2011 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) with a B.S. degree; and a 2017 graduate … February 2, 2020

Donna Hurley and Laron Hilke Donna K. Pringer Hurley, Holts Summit, and Laron L. Hilke, Freeburg, were married at 12:30 p.m., November 16, 2019 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville. Father Ignazio Medina, Father Bill Debo, and Msgr. Gregory Higley, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine Pringer, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of the late John and Marie Hilke, Freeburg. Given in marriage by her three sons: Travis, Matthew, and Jason Hurley, the bride … February 2, 2020

Whitney Clad and Jordan France Whitney Clad and Jordan France, both of Denver, Colo., were married at 4:30 p.m., September 14, 2019, at Grand Street Cafe, Kansas City. Chris Parish performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Vicki and Jim Clad, Centertown. The groom is the son of Kathy and Joe France, Gothenburg, Neb. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Grand Street Cafe, Kansas City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held September 13, 2019 at … February 2, 2020

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