Jennifer Weimaster and Kurt Brooke are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Joan and Dale Weimaster of Russell, Kan. He is the son of Debbie and Tom Brooke of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Russell High School and a 2005 graduate of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., with a bachelor of science degree in speech-language pathology. She is employed with Chisholm Life Skills Center in Wichita, Kan., as a paraeducator.
The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Savannah (Mo.) High School and is employed with Lowe’s in Wichita as a department manager.
Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. 2008, at Trinity United Methodist Church, in Russell. A reception will follow at 5 p.m. at the AmericInn.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Raya Dawn Blake and Timothy David Shafer are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Kit and Brian Blake of St. Joseph. He is the son of Debra and Jack Shafer of Chillicothe, Mo.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Central High School and will graduate in December from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She is employed with Jackson’s Weekend Furniture as a general manager.
The future groom is a 2005 graduate of Chillicothe High School and will graduate in December from Missouri Western with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He is employed with Jackson’s Weekend Furniture as a warehouse manager.
Their wedding is at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Wellspring Community Church. A reception will follow at St. Francis Parish Center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Neda Badieh Vargha and Alexander Sanchez-Behar are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Hoda and Nader Vargha of St. Joseph. He is the son of Dorothy Behar of Chandler, Ariz., and Fernando Sanchez-Barroso of Malaga, Spain.
The future bride is a 1997 graduate of Central High School, a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and a 2005 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a master of arts degree in reading education. She is employed with the St. Joseph School District as a first-grade teacher at Webster Elementary School.
The future groom is a 1996 graduate of Beverly Hills (Calif.) High School, a 2001 graduate of University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor of arts degree in music, a 2002 graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., with a master of music degree in music theory and a 2008 graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee with a doctorate in music theory. He is employed with Phoenix (Ariz.) College as a lecturer in music theory.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday July 5, 2008, at the Hilton Kansas City Airport in Kansas City. A reception will follow 7 p.m. at the Hilton Kansas City Airport.

Wendy Mollus and Grant Nagle are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Becky and Mark Mollus of St. Joseph. He is the son of Pam Nagle and Thomas Nagle, both of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Central High School and a 2005 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education. She is employed with the St. Joseph School District as a teacher.
The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Central High School and a 2004 graduate of Missouri Western with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. He is employed with the city of St. Joseph.
Their wedding is to be a 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the Holiday Inn. Friends and relatives are invited.

Rachael Cline and Jeremy Peters are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Elizabeth and Patrick Cline of St. Joseph.
He is the son of Marcee and Terry Peters of St. Joseph.
The future bride, a 2004 graduate of Benton High School, will graduate in 2010 from Missouri Western State University with a degree in elementary education. She is employed with the Wal-Mart Pharmacy as a cashier.
The future groom is a 2005 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with Nodaway Valley Bank as a network administrator.
Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church. A reception will follow at St. James Parish Center.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Tiffany Y. Watson and Benjamin Hubbard are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Marcene Watson and Glenn Watson, Jr., both of St. Joseph.
He is the son of Patricia Hubbard of Gallatin, Mo., and Douglas Hubbard of Brunson, S.C.
The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 2006 graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine with a doctorate of medicine. She is employed with the Eastern Virginia Medical Center as a physician.
The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Gallatin High School and a 2006 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a degree in chemistry with a business emphasis. He is employed with the American Red Cross in Norfolk, Va., as an apheresis account manager.
Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Holsey Chapel ICM. A reception will follow at the Ramada Inn.

Luanne Neth and Craig Jameson are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Marianne and Norman Neth of Liberty, Mo. He is the son of Patty and Randy Johnson of Gower, Mo.
The future bride has a bachelor of science degree in business finance and a masters in business administration degree in finance.
The future groom has a bachelor of science degree in telecommunications management.
Their wedding to be Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Second Baptist Church in Liberty.

Leigh Anne Clark and Zachary Todd Sharp are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Maryanne and Leroy Clark of Easton, Mo. He is the son of Sheri and Chris Sharp of Craig, Mo.
The future bride is a 2002 graduate of East Buchanan High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science in business administration degree with an emphasis in marketing and a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and a minor in biology. She is employed with Altec Industries as a Midwest buyer.
The future groom, a 2004 graduate of Mound City High School, will graduate in December from Missouri Western with a bachelor of science in business administration degree with majors in marketing and management. He currently plays football for Missouri Western.
Their wedding will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Word of Life Church. A reception will follow in the church’s Millennium Youth Center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Bridgett Mears and Brandon Frakes are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Angie and Gregg Mears of Faucett, Mo.
He is the son of Candie and Bret Frakes of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2006 graduate of Mid-Buchanan R-5 High School in Faucett and is employed at Bank Midwest as a customer service representative/teller.
The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Dekalb (Mo.) High School and is employed by Smurfit Stone Container as a forklift operator.
Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Rushville (Mo.) Christian Church. A reception will follow at Kovac’s Hall. Friends and relatives are invited.

Shawna Wright and Larry Farr were married Dec. 15, 2007, at Christian Fellowship Church in Mound City, Mo. by Jim Brown.
She is the daughter of Sheri Wright and Stephen Wright of Mound City. He is the son of Donna and Mitchell Corbin of Mound City and Dennis and Mary Farr of Stewartsville, Mo.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Matron of honor was Ashley Morris, bridesmaids were Shelby Wright, Ellen Buntz, Laine Wright, Chasyn Quick, and junior bridesmaid was Kimberly Corbin.
Best man was Stephen Farr, groomsmen were Jamy Miles, Jason Hall, Kevin Young, Jeremy Cook, and junior groomsman was Kooper Young.
Others in the wedding party were: Kenna Morris, flower girl; Corbin Miles, ring bearer; Brendan Wright, Drew Wright, Blake Crowley, and Chris Russell, ushers; Amara Cook and Morgan Hovenga, candlelighters.
A reception was held at The Klub in Mound City. The rehearsal dinner was held in the church basement.
The newlyweds will honeymoon at a later date. They live in Mound City.
She is a 2004 graduate of Mound City R-2 High School. She will graduate in May from Missouri Western State University with a degree in recreation management.
He is a 2004 graduate of Mound City R-2 High School and a 2007 graduate of the Missouri Western State University Law Enforcement Academy. He is employed with the Cooper Nuclear Plant in Brownville, Neb., as a security officer.

Sarah Beth Sutton and Matthew William Earl Jorgenson are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Carol and John Sutton of Macon, Mo.
He is the son of Ginny and Rob Noblet of Savannah, Mo., and Dale and Cindy Jorgenson of Monroe City, Mo.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Macon High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield. She is employed with the Missouri Office of the Secretary of State in Jefferson City as an associate editor.
The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Monroe City High School and will graduate this year from Moberly (Mo.) Area Community College, Mo. He also served in the Marines.
Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Macon United Methodist Church.

Stefanie Smiley and Jason Strong are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Lorrie (Stanton) and Stephen Smiley of Agency, Mo.
He is the son of Terry (Winn) and Mike Strong of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2002 graduate of Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett, Mo., and is a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is employed with Heartland Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with the city of St. Joseph as a police officer.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Twin Spires. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Inn.
Friends and relatives are invited.

DENTON, Kan. — Marion and Bonnie Schuetz of Denton will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 26.
They were married on that date in 1968 in Atchison, Kan.
Their daughters and sons-in-law are: Kristi and Lance Hingerty of Ivor, Va., and Kerry Schuetz and Kylee and Adam Bunck, all of Olathe, Kan.
There are three grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 542 Black Jack Road, Denton, KS. 66017

CRAIG, Mo. — Jerry and Betty Sollars of Craig celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary April 10.
They were married on that date in 1953 in St. Joseph and have resided in Holt County for the past 28 years.
Their children and their spouses are: Vickie and Dave Broermann of Cameron, Mo.; Tim and Connie Sollars of Coin, Iowa; Suzan and Dave Laur of Westboro, Mo.; and Jerry Jr. and Paula Sollars and Craig Sollars, all of Craig.
There are 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A family celebration was held April 10.

ALBANY, Mo. — Eugene and Shirley McAninch of Albany will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the United Methodist Church in Albany.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 905 E. Clark, Albany, MO 64402.
They were married April 25, 1958, in King City, Mo.
He is a self-employed electrician. She is a retired cook from Virginia E. George Elementary School.
Hosting the event will be Julie and Dennis Carlson, Lori Yeager and Bob Taylor, Michael McAninch and their grandchildren.

CAMERON, Mo. — John and Sylvia (Jansen) Whaley of Cameron will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.
They were married April 20, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City. He retired from Hallmark Cards. She retired from the Missouri Federal Savings Bank. They have lived in the Cameron for 37 years.
Their daughters and sons-in-law are Karen and Donnie Feighert of Cameron and Debbie and Mando Bernal of Tucson, Ariz.
There are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Hosting a family celebration April 19 were their children and grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 8724 N.E. 336th St., Cameron, MO 64429.

REA, Mo. — Larry and Barbara Atkins of Rea will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Rosendale Community Building.
Friends and relatives are invited. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 15511 Highway 48, Rea, MO 64480.
They were married April 25, 1958, in Savannah, Mo. He retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Division after 34 years of service and is now the Andrew County Presiding Commissioner. She retired from the Andrew County Assessor’s Office after 20 years of service.
Hosting the celebration are their children: Bryan and Glenna Atkins; Darryl Atkins; Monty and Wendy Atkins; and Kent and Mary Atkins.
Also assisting with the hosting duties are six grandchildren.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Wilbert “Willie” and Monica Giesken Zirfas of Maryville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 26.
They were married on that date in 1958 at St. Patrick’s Church in Maryville. He retired from farming. She retired from Northwest Missouri State University.
They will attend the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Gregory’s Church in Maryville, followed by a family dinner hosted by their nieces and nephews.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 29264 Holiday Trail, Maryville, MO 64468.

CAMERON, Mo. — Samuel J. “P-Nut” and Pauline Bray of Cameron will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Cameron United Methodist Church.
They were married April 25, 1948 in Union Star, Mo.
Hosting the event will be their children and their spouses, Margaret and Wayne Schemmer, Richard and Gloria Bray, Dennis Bray and Jeanne and Steve Hurst.
Also assisting with hosting duties will be six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 6083 S.E. Frank Ross Road, Cameron, MO 64429. No gifts, please.