Couples announcements for October 2023

Melissa Gossen and Stefan Balcer

Melissa Renee Gossen and Stefan Balcer, both of Nashville, Tenn., were married May 19, 2023, at 14TENN, Nashville, Tenn. Alex Marshall performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jude and Vickie Gossen, Scott, La. The groom is the son of Dr. Conrad and Karen Balcer, Jefferson City. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a dress sewn by her mother using her late grandmother’s sewing machine. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline and A-line silhouette, with …

October 29, 2023

Gilbert Schellman and Betty Schellman

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Schellman, St. Thomas, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today, October 29, with a Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church followed by an Open House at St. Thomas Parish Center, hosted by their children. Gilbert Schellman and Betty Oligschlaeger were married October 20, 1973, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Fr. John Degnan and Fr. James Offutt officiated. They were attended by Bob Schellman, St. Thomas; Carol Otto, Jefferson City; Dick Schellman, St. …

October 29, 2023

Gilbert Schellman and Betty Schellman

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Schellman, St. Thomas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary October 29 with a Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church followed by an Open House at St. Thomas Parish Center, hosted by their children. Gilbert Schellman and Betty Oligschlaeger were married October 20, 1973, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Fr. John Degnan and Fr. James Offutt officiated. They were attended by Bob Schellman, St. Thomas; Carol Otto, Jefferson City; Dick Schellman, St. Thomas; …

October 22, 2023

Brooke Rauber and Tanner Lueckenhoff

Tim and Julie Lueckenhoff, Jefferson City, and Kevin and Lori Rauber, Winnebago, announce the engagement of their children, Tanner Stevens Lueckenhoff and Brooke Christine Rauber, both of Waukee, Iowa. A November 18 wedding is planned at The English Barn, Louisburg, Kan.

October 22, 2023

Emily Thibon and John Cichon

Emily Marie Thibon and John Theodore Cichon, both of Clayton, were married at 1 p.m., April 22, at Graham Memorial Chapel, St. Louis. Pastor Evandro Kopper performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Steven Thibon and Mrs. Eve Thibon, California. The groom is the son of Dr. Mark Cichon and Mrs. Janine Cichon, Park Ridge, Ill. The honor attendant was Anna Thibon, St. Louis, sister of the bride. The attendants were Jasmine Wells, Columbia, friend of …

October 22, 2023

Alexis Lorts and Kegan Beazley

Brian and Leanne Lorts, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Anne Lorts, Jefferson City, to Kegan Beazley, Jefferson City, son of Heather and Jason Holtmeyer, and Terry Beazley and Susie Haslag, Taos. A November 4 wedding is planned at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. The bride is a 2018 graduate of Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, and a 2022 graduate of Rockhurst University, Kansas City, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She is employed with …

October 22, 2023

Bernard Forck and Marian Forck

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard (Bernie) F. Forck, Jefferson City, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary October 15 with a dinner at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church hall, Chamois, hosted by the couple. Bernie F. Forck and Marian Rose Scheppers were married October 14, 1978, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Father Richard Cronin officiated. They were attended by Larry Forck, Jefferson City; Bob Scheppers, Wardsville; Jim Stegeman, Jefferson City; Eddie Forck, Ashland; Tom Scheppers, Wardsville; Toad Forck , Taos; David …

October 22, 2023

Bill Hentges and Karen Hentges

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hentges, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 2 with a dinner and dance at St. Martin Knights Hall, hosted by their children. Bill Hentges and Karen Schwarzer were married October 20, 1973, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. Fr. Jim Wieberg officiated. They were attended by Betty (Brenner) Groves, Jefferson City; Dorothy (Schwarzer) Carel, Jefferson City; Linda (Schwarzer) Sandbothe, Powder Springs, Ga.; Dennis Hentges, Bonnots Mill; Donnie Carel, Jefferson City; and Jim Schwarzer, Jefferson …

October 15, 2023

Bill Luebbering and Betty Jo Luebbering

Mr. and Mrs. William (Bill) Luebbering, St. Thomas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 9 with a dinner at Veits Restaurant hosted by their children and a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Thomas. William (Bill) Luebbering and Elizabeth J. (Betty Jo) Benne were married September 8, 1973, at St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins. Fr. Doyle officiated. They were attended by Mary Kay Brand, St. Thomas; Barbara Mertens, St. Martins; Pat Whittle, St. Martins; …

October 1, 2023

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