Couples announcements for September 2023

James Jaegers and Betty Buechter

Mr. and Mrs. James Jaegers, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Madison’s, hosted by their children, and with a Canada/New England cruise. James Jaegers and Betty Buechter were married September 22, 1973, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The Rev. Patrick Pierceall and the Rev. Thomas Sullivan concelebrated the Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Jaegers have four children: Steven Jaegers, Jefferson City; Kevin Jaegers and his wife Kristianne, Lee’s Summit; Lisa Juma and her husband …

September 24, 2023

Raymond Graves and Mary Graves

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Graves, Eldon, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson. Raymond Graves and Mary Warren were married September 12, 1953, in Tuscumbia. They were attended by James Robert and Wanda Wright, Glen and Wilma Warren, and Walter and Oma Graves. Mr. and Mrs. Graves have four children: Randy Graves and his wife Iris, Colleyville, Texas; John Graves and his wife Marena, Eldon; Mike Graves, Eldon; and Christy Graves, deceased. They also have three grandchildren …

September 17, 2023

William Van Loo and Judy Van Loo

Mr. and Mrs. William (Bill) Van Loo, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City, and with a dinner at Steve's Family Restaurant, Lohman, hosted by their children. William (Bill) Van Loo and Judy Lepper were married September 8, 1973, at St. Peters Church, Jefferson City. Rev. Michael Quinn officiated. They were attended by Marian (Berendzen) Bridges, Jefferson City; Penny (Lepper) Heckerman, Jefferson City; Diane (Eichholz) Jaegers, Bonnots Mill; Patty (Linnenbrink) Roush, …

September 10, 2023

Nicholas Rackers and Rosalie Rackers

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Rackers, Taos, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass, family breakfast and open house at St. Francis Xavier School, hosted by their children. Nicholas J. Rackers and Rosalie M. Talken were married September 7, 1963, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Msgr. Gerald Poelker officiated. They were attended by Mary Jo Broderick, St. Louis; Ann McClain, Westphalia; Agnes Viet, New Bloomfield; Charles Rackers, California; Ralph Viet, New Bloomfield; and Tony Rackers, …

September 10, 2023

Jim Poetker and Karen Poetker

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Poetker, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday with an anniversary blessing by Very Rev. Jason Doke at Mass at St. Martins Catholic Church, and with a family dinner, hosted by their children and grandchildren. They also celebrated with a family vacation to Florida. Jim Poetker and Karen Bernskoetter were married September 7, 1963, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Msgr. Gerald Kaiser officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Poetker have three children: Cindy Bentlage and her …

September 10, 2023

Michael Gillette and Louisa Gillette

Louisa Orr and Michael Gillette, both of Portland, Ore., were married July 15, 2023 at the Governor's Garden in Jefferson City, MO. Sabrina Pray performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Sam and Janice Orr, Jefferson City. The groom is the son of Steve and Patti Gillette, Beaverton, Ore. The bride wore an off-white fringe dress and carried a wildflower bouquet. The honor attendant was Angela Kennedy, Kansas City, sister of the bride. The Best Man was Karl …

September 3, 2023

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