Couples announcements for July 2023

Raymond Wadley and Sandra Wadley

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wadley, Fulton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 29 with a reception at Strikers (the old West Gate Lanes) where the couple first met, hosted by their children. They will also celebrate with an Alaskan cruise in August. Raymond Wadley and Sandra Case were married July 28, 1973, at First Christian Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Roy Griggs officiated. They were attended by Sue Case Ash, Holts Summit; Gail Barnes Bise, Holts Summit, Patty Wells Puckett, Columbia; …

July 30, 2023

Daniel Sandhaus and Ellen Sandhaus

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sandhaus, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Branson July 14 weekend. Daniel Sandhaus and Ellen Lamar were married July 14, 1973, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rolla. Rev. Warren Schmidt officiated. They were attended by Rob Sandhaus, Hattiesburg, Miss.; Bill Sands, Rolla; Bill VanVeghten, Amarillo, Texas; Beverly Baston, Jefferson City; Debbie Field, Marine, Ill.; and Kathy Williams, Tulsa, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Sandhaus have two children: Allison Kuebler and her husband …

July 30, 2023

Don Eisinger and Linda Eisinger

Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Eisinger, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Dollywood in mid-July, hosted by their daughter and son-in-law. Don C. Eisinger and Linda L. Bennett were married August 11, 1973, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Independence. Rev. Harry Clifton officiated. They were attended by Pennie Watkins, Parkville; Patty Truax, Jefferson City; Rev. Alan Eisinger, Sterling Heights, Mich.; Rick Melton, deceased; Walt Leslie, Lee’s Summit; Kathy Leslie, Lee’s Summit; and Eldon Giese, Campbells …

July 30, 2023

Jim Lea and Kathy Lea

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lea, Brazito, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 17 with a pirate ship excursion and lunch at Jolly Roger’s at Lake of the Ozarks, hosted by the couple. Jim Lea and Kathy Kempker were married July 16, 1983, at the VFW Hall, Eldon. They were attended by David Lea, Springfield; Dianna Barb-Harrison, Eldon; Doug Matthews, Henley; Brian Matthews, Liberty; and Julie Oligschlaeger, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lea have four children: Doug Matthews and his wife Dawn, …

July 30, 2023

John Blosser and Cynthia Blosser

Mr. and Mrs. John Blosser, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary the week of June 18 with a family trip to Branson, hosted by the couple. John Blosser and Cynthia Odor were married June 3, 1973, at First Christian Church, Columbia. Rev. Eldon Drennan officiated. They were attended by Jim Blosser, Jefferson City; Scott Snyder, Jefferson City; Cayte Odor Stevenson, Columbia; and Marty Blosser Roberts, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Blosser have three children: Sarah Blosser Blackwell, Charlotte, N.C.; …

July 9, 2023

Veronica Worthen and James Donovan

Dan and Stephanie Worthen, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Veronica Worthen, Jefferson City, to James Donovan, Jefferson City, son of Peter and Lucinda Donovan, Jefferson City. A December 30 wedding is planned at St. Peter Church, Jefferson City.

July 9, 2023

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