Couples announcements for July 2022

Laura Vanderfeltz and Logan Roling Joan Vanderfeltz, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of her daughter, Laura Vanderfeltz, Overland Park, Kan., also the daughter of the late Dan Vanderfeltz, to Logan Roling, Overland Park, Kan., son of Robert and Diane Roling, Jefferson City. An October 29 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. July 31, 2022

Melissa Lockwood and Cristian Banquet Melissa Lockwood, Nassau Bahamas, daughter of Lu and Bill Lockwood, Jefferson City, and Cristian Gómez Banquet, Nassau, Bahamas, son of Libia Banquet and Eleuterio Gómez, Cali, Colombia, announce their engagement. A January 2023 wedding is planned at Baha Mar Resort, Nassau, Bahamas. July 24, 2022

Donn Schmoeger and Sheryl Schmoeger Mr. and Mrs. Donn Schmoeger, Russellville, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and will also take a trip to Mexico in the fall. Donn Schmoeger and Sheryl Miles were married July 22, 1972, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Stringtown. Pastor Griesse officiated. They were attended by Revae (Steenbergen) Volkart, Linda (Williams-Miles) Armstrong, Dwight Schmoeger, John Schmoeger, Bill Schmoeger, Harold Miles, Marshall Miles, Marla (Belshe) Young, and Vince Schmoeger. Mr. and Mrs. Schmoeger have two children: Lindsey … July 24, 2022

Melissa Lockwood and Cristian Banquet Melissa Lockwood, Nassau Bahamas, daughter of Lu and Bill Lockwood, Jefferson City, and Cristian Gómez Banquet, Nassau, Bahamas, son of Libia Banquet and Eleuterio Gómez, Cali, Colombia, announce their engagement. A January 2023 wedding is planned at Baha Mar Resort, Nassau, Bahamas. July 24, 2022

Gary Mutert and Joyce Mutert Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mutert, Holts Summit, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a vacation with their children and grandchildren. Gary Mutert and Joyce Schroer were married July 15, 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Mutert have three children: Becky Reeser and her husband Ben Reeser, Holts Summit; Brian Mutert and his wife Dana Mutert, Jefferson City; and Brad Mutert and his wife Charity Mutert, Springfield. They also have seven grand-children: Paige Reeser, Ava Reeser, Addison Mutert, Gracia Mutert, Isabelle Mutert, … July 24, 2022

Donn Schmoeger and Sheryl Schmoeger Mr. and Mrs. Donn Schmoeger, Russellville, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and will also take a trip to Mexico in the fall. Donn Schmoeger and Sheryl Miles were married July 22, 1972, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Stringtown. Pastor Griesse officiated. They were attended by Revae (Steenbergen) Volkart, Linda (Williams-Miles) Armstrong, Dwight Schmoeger, John Schmoeger, Bill Schmoeger, Harold Miles, Marshall Miles, Marla (Belshe) Young, and Vince Schmoeger. Mr. and Mrs. Schmoeger have two children: Lindsey … July 24, 2022

Gary Mutert and Joyce Mutert Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mutert, Holts Summit, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a vacation with their children and grandchildren. Gary Mutert and Joyce Schroer were married July 15, 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Mutert have three children: Becky Reeser and her husband Ben Reeser, Holts Summit; Brian Mutert and his wife Dana Mutert, Jefferson City; and Brad Mutert and his wife Charity Mutert, Springfield. They also have seven grand-children: Paige Reeser, Ava Reeser, Addison Mutert, Gracia Mutert, Isabelle Mutert, … July 24, 2022

John Schaefer and Mary Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer Sr., Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a short trip to Branson, and with a possible out-of-state trip this fall. John Schaefer and Mary Twehus were married July 15, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Louis Dorin officiated. They were attended by Linda Twehus Colter and Helen Schaefer Davis, both of Jefferson City; Janet Twehus Davidson, Hartsburg; Jim Schaefer, Kansas City; Paul Schaefer, Columbia; and Bernard Twehus, Jefferson City. … July 17, 2022

Fred Evers and Margaret Evers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evers, Mary's Home, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Mary's Home Center and a fall trip to Table Rock Lake with the family. Fred Evers and Margaret Berendzen were married July 12, 1952, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Rev. Joseph Lorenz (deceased) officiated. They were attended by Bernard Evers, Eldon, and Helen Marie Clarkston, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Evers have seven children: Randy Evers and his … July 10, 2022

Phil Heislen and Karen Heislen Mr. and Mrs. Phil Heislen, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They will have a family celebration at a later date. Phil Heislen and Karen Forck were married July 8, 1972, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Father Flanagan officiated. They were attended by Doris Kever Adams, Betty Heislen Chesnut, Anna Siebeneck Rackers, all of Jefferson City; Martha Forck Haynes, deceased; Wayne Chesnut, John Frank, Dennis Forck, and Maurice Forck, all of Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. … July 10, 2022

Maria Donovan and Jack Claseman Maria Donovan, Jefferson City, and Jack Claseman, Plymouth, Minn., were married at 11 a.m., April 23, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Christopher Aubuchon performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Peter and Lucinda Donovan, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of James and Ruth Claseman, Plymouth, Minn. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Revel Events and Catering, Jefferson City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held April … July 10, 2022

Fred Evers and Margaret Evers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evers, Mary's Home, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Mary's Home Center and a fall trip to Table Rock Lake with the family. Fred Evers and Margaret Berendzen were married July 12, 1952, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. Rev. Joseph Lorenz (deceased) officiated. They were attended by Bernard Evers, Eldon, and Helen Marie Clarkston, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Evers have seven children: Randy Evers and his … July 10, 2022

Phil Heislen and Karen Heislen Mr. and Mrs. Phil Heislen, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They will have a family celebration at a later date. Phil Heislen and Karen Forck were married July 8, 1972, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Father Flanagan officiated. They were attended by Doris Kever Adams, Betty Heislen Chesnut, Anna Siebeneck Rackers, all of Jefferson City; Martha Forck Haynes, deceased; Wayne Chesnut, John Frank, Dennis Forck, and Maurice Forck, all of Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. … July 10, 2022

Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Bernskoetter Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Bernskoetter, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 2 with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church followed by a dinner at the home of Mike and Jeannette Bernskoetter. Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Pleus were married June 29, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. The Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. They were attended by Mary Lee (Pleus) Roberts; Mary Ann (Bernskoetter) Reinkemeyer, deceased; Norma (Bernskoetter) Bexten; Robert Bernskoetter, deceased; Jerry Pleus, deceased; and Frank … July 10, 2022

Maria Donovan and Jack Claseman Maria Donovan, Jefferson City, and Jack Claseman, Plymouth, Minn., were married at 11 a.m., April 23, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Christopher Aubuchon performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Peter and Lucinda Donovan, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of James and Ruth Claseman, Plymouth, Minn. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Revel Events and Catering, Jefferson City. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held April … July 10, 2022

Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Bernskoetter Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Bernskoetter, Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 2 with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church followed by a dinner at the home of Mike and Jeannette Bernskoetter. Charles Bernskoetter and Millie Pleus were married June 29, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. The Rev. Bernard Mers officiated. They were attended by Mary Lee (Pleus) Roberts; Mary Ann (Bernskoetter) Reinkemeyer, deceased; Norma (Bernskoetter) Bexten; Robert Bernskoetter, deceased; Jerry Pleus, deceased; and Frank … July 10, 2022