Couples announcements for August 2022

Allen Laffoon and Katherine Holland Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laffoon, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson in late August. Allen Franklin Laffoon and Katherine Sue Holland were married August 31, 1962, at First Christian Church, Miami, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Laffoon have two children: Catherine Brown (Paul Minze), Jefferson City; and Gary Laffoon (Gretchen Laffoon), Haslet, Texas. They also have four grandchildren: Madeline Brazzell, Madison Minze, Jackson Laffoon, and Austin Laffoon; and one great-grandchild: Amoura Brazzell. August 28, 2022

Thomas Ward and Evelyn Ward Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ward, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a July trip to Knoxville, Tenn., and with an open house on August 12 at VFW 1003, St. Martins, hosted by their VFW friends. Thomas Ward and Evelyn Hunger were married August 12, 1972, at Church of Christ, Jefferson City. Rev. Byron Corn officiated. They were attended by Pam Ward, deceased; Cinderella Morff, Russellville; Denice Higgins, Chula Vista, Calif.; Terry Ward, deceased; Bill Breshears, Orlando, Fla.; and … August 28, 2022

Tori Keller and Ryan Tannehill Jim and Patti Keller, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Keller, Overland Park, Kan., to Ryan Tannehill, Overland Park, Kan., son of Dana and Sheila Tannehill, Jefferson City. An October 22 wedding is planned at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, Kan. August 28, 2022

Thomas Ward and Evelyn Ward Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ward, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a July trip to Knoxville, Tenn., and with an open house on August 12 at VFW 1003, St. Martins, hosted by their VFW friends. Thomas Ward and Evelyn Hunger were married August 12, 1972, at Church of Christ, Jefferson City. Rev. Byron Corn officiated. They were attended by Pam Ward, deceased; Cinderella Morff, Russellville; Denice Higgins, Chula Vista, Calif.; Terry Ward, deceased; Bill Breshears, Orlando, Fla.; and … August 28, 2022

Allen Laffoon and Katherine Holland Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laffoon, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson in late August. Allen Franklin Laffoon and Katherine Sue Holland were married August 31, 1962, at First Christian Church, Miami, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Laffoon have two children: Catherine Brown (Paul Minze), Jefferson City; and Gary Laffoon (Gretchen Laffoon), Haslet, Texas. They also have four grandchildren: Madeline Brazzell, Madison Minze, Jackson Laffoon, and Austin Laffoon; and one great-grandchild: Amoura Brazzell. August 28, 2022

Tori Keller and Ryan Tannehill Jim and Patti Keller, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Keller, Overland Park, Kan., to Ryan Tannehill, Overland Park, Kan., son of Dana and Sheila Tannehill, Jefferson City. An October 22 wedding is planned at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, Kan. August 28, 2022

Les Hancock and Brenda Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Les Hancock, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Jefferson City, hosted by their children. A trip to Hawaii will be taken at a later date. Les Hancock and Brenda Pearson were married August 12, 1972, at First Baptist Church, Kirksville. Rev. Thomas Casady officiated. They were attended by Terri Riley Lynn, Loveland, Colo.; Ellen Williams Clithero, Columbia; Nancy Miller Wichman, deceased; Dr. Garry Pearson, Lohman; Pat Maulsby, Caddo, Okla.; and Ron … August 21, 2022

Emma Flowers and Patrick Downey Clinton and Mary Flowers, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Flowers, Denver, Colo., to Patrick Downey, Denver, Colo., son of Tom Downey and Lisa Louchart, Northville, Mich. and Joy and Jamie Evans, Plymouth, Mich. A September 30 wedding is planned at Denver Athletic Club, Denver, Colo. August 21, 2022

Sarah Thomas and Scott Miller Sarah Thomas, Nashville, Tenn., and Scott Miller, Jefferson City, were married at 6 p.m., May 27, at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Nashville, Tenn. Ken-drick Newton performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Jane Thomas, Nashville, Tenn. The groom is the son of Larry and Therese Miller, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held May 26 at City … August 21, 2022

Les Hancock and Brenda Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Les Hancock, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Jefferson City, hosted by their children. A trip to Hawaii will be taken at a later date. Les Hancock and Brenda Pearson were married August 12, 1972, at First Baptist Church, Kirksville. Rev. Thomas Casady officiated. They were attended by Terri Riley Lynn, Loveland, Colo.; Ellen Williams Clithero, Columbia; Nancy Miller Wichman, deceased; Dr. Garry Pearson, Lohman; Pat Maulsby, Caddo, Okla.; and Ron … August 21, 2022

Sarah Thomas and Scott Miller Sarah Thomas, Nashville, Tenn., and Scott Miller, Jefferson City, were married at 6 p.m., May 27, at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Nashville, Tenn. Ken-drick Newton performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Jane Thomas, Nashville, Tenn. The groom is the son of Larry and Therese Miller, Jefferson City. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held May 26 at City … August 21, 2022

John Shimmens and Elaine Shimmens Mr. and Mrs. John Shimmens, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary August 10 with a dinner at Madison's, Jefferson City, hosted by their children and grandchildren. John Shimmens and Elaine McIntyre were married August 10, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church, Ypsalanti, Michigan. Father John Helner officiated. They were attended by: Jean Harrington, Hillsdale, Michigan; Arlene Thomas, Niles, Michigan; Rose Vallier, Saginaw, Michigan; Donald McIntyre, Southfield, Michigan; Samuel Edwards, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Terry Brennan, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. … August 14, 2022

Matt Saucier and Rhonda Saucier Mr. and Mrs. Matt Saucier, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Lake of the Ozarks, hosted by their children and grandchildren. A trip to Hawaii is planned for later this year. Matt Saucier and Rhonda Schanzmeyer were married August 12, 1972, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City. August 14, 2022

Larry Hasenbeck and Ruth Hasenbeck Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hasenbeck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City, and with a trip through the Canadian Rockies. Larry Hasenbeck and Ruth Radmacher were married August 11, 1962, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg. Msgr. Bernard Groner officiated. They were attended by Mary Stiefermann, Sharon Norton, Elaine Healey, Jeanie Hasenbeck, Gerald Hasenbeck, Virgil Struemph, Ted Dickneite, and Jim Radmacher. Mr. and Mrs. Hasenbeck have four children: … August 14, 2022

John Shimmens and Elaine Shimmens Mr. and Mrs. John Shimmens, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary August 10 with a dinner at Madison's, Jefferson City, hosted by their children and grandchildren. John Shimmens and Elaine McIntyre were married August 10, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church, Ypsalanti, Michigan. Father John Helner officiated. They were attended by: Jean Harrington, Hillsdale, Michigan; Arlene Thomas, Niles, Michigan; Rose Vallier, Saginaw, Michigan; Donald McIntyre, Southfield, Michigan; Samuel Edwards, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Terry Brennan, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. … August 14, 2022

Bob Riebold and Dorothy Riebold Mr. and Mrs. Bob Riebold, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob Riebold and Dot (Dorothy) Schneider were married August 12, 1972, at Assumption Catholic Church, Morrison. The late Rev. Edwin Purcell officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Riebold have two children: Christopher (Amy) Riebold, Charlotte, N.C., and Kimberly (Matt) Luadzers, Taos. They also have two grandchildren: Mia and Madi Luadzers. August 14, 2022