Engagement
Shelton and Sigrist
Bridget Shelton and Patrick Sigrist are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Debbie and Les Shelton of Troy, Kan. He is the son of Glenda Sigrist of St. Joseph and the late Donald Sigrist. The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Troy High School and is employed with Homeward Bound Health Services as a preschool teacher. The future groom attended Central High School and is employed with Dishon Tires as a mechanic and tire specialist. Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Troy Christian Church. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. at the Troy Community Center. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Beeghly and Westrich
Deanna K. Beeghly and Matthew J. Westrich are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Jan and Roger Beeghly of Conrad, Iowa. He is the son of Gail Roxanne and John S. Patton of St. Joseph and James Alan Westrich Jr. of Silver Point, Tenn. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of Bcluw High School in Conrad and a 1998 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with a business and health promotion degree. She is employed with PAR Electrical Contractors in Kansas City as a payroll manager. The future groom is a 1992 graduate of Lafayette High School. He is employed with the Riverside Department of Public Safety as a public safety officer. Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Park Hill Christian Church in Kansas City. A reception will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the KCI Expo Center. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Martinez and Hausman
Juanita Estela Martinez and Ryan Robert Hausman are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Raquel R. and Jose L. Martinez of Kansas City. He is the son of Janet and Robert L. Hausman of St. Joseph. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of Archbishop O'Hara High School in Kansas City, Mo. and a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri in Kansas City with a bachelor of arts degree. She is employed with Parents as Teachers in the Hickman Mills School District as a parent educator. The future groom is a 1993 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and a 1999 graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan with a bachelor of architecture degree. He is employed with Goldberg, Sullivan & McCrerey as a production manager. Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. in January of 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City. A reception will follow at 7:45 p.m. at the Uptown Theatre. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Brown and Gann
Nola Brown and Michael Gann are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Kathy and Craig Brown of Rosendale, Mo. He is the son of Stella and Guy Heindrichs of Elwood, Kan., and Ivan and Karen Gann of Easton, Mo. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of North Andrew High School in Rosendale and a 2004 graduate of Vatterott College with a cosmetology degree. She is employed with J. Michael's as a hairstylist. The future groom is a 1990 graduate of East Buchanan High School in Gower, Mo., and a 1990 graduate of Platte County Area Vocational Technical School in Platte City, Mo., with a welding technology degree. He is employed with Shamrad as a welder. Their wedding is to be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in the Krug Park rose garden. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mitchell Avenue. Friends and relatives are invited.
Wedding
Boswell and Williams
Leah Boswell and Daryl Williams were married July 12, 2008, at First Christian Church by Chase Peeples. She is the daughter of Jeanne and Bryan Boswell of Loveland, Colo. He is the son of Michelle Williams of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her father. Maid of honor was Kate Boswell, and bridesmaids were Erin Mack, Michelle Strack, LaTonya Williams and Arianna Davis-Williams. Best man was Dwayne Blakley, and groomsmen were Aaron Crittenden, Troy Chapman, Russell Book and Ronnie Grant. Others in the wedding party were: Lyric Williams, Ta'Shiya Ewing and Kiera Thomas, flower girls; Ben Boswell and Andre Crittenden, ushers; Ayla and Rhea Wade, candlelighters; and Tamala Williams and Beth Hogan, readers. A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The rehearsal dinner was held at the D&G Restaurant. The newlyweds honeymooned in Las Vegas. They live in St. Joseph. She is a 1999 graduate of Loveland (Colo.) High School and a 2004 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in physical/health education. She is employed with Robidoux Middle School as a girls health and physical education teacher. He is a 1997 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 2001 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education and health education. He is employed with Lafayette High School as a physical education teacher and is the men's basketball coach.
Engagement
Sudzyeva and Pierce
Marina Sudzyeva and Dallas Pierce are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Alexandra and Vasili Sudzyev of Mogilev, Belarus. He is the son of Tammy and Daryl Pierce of DeKalb, Mo. The future bride graduated from high school in Mogilev in 2000 and from Mogilev State University in 2005 with a degree in foreign languages. She is employed with the Mogilev School District as an English teacher. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of DeKalb High School and is a self-employed farmer in DeKalb. Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Rushville (Mo.) Christian Church. A reception will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Atchison (Kan.) Heritage Center. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Mezei and Cook
Timea Mezei and Bobby Joe Cook are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Julianna and Laszlo Mezei of Solon, Ohio. He is the son of Connie and Billy Cook of Stewartsville, Mo. The future bride, a 2005 graduate of Brush High School in South Euclid, Ohio, attends West Hills Community College in Lemoore, Calif. The future groom, a 2004 graduate of Stewartsville High School, serves in the Navy, aviation ordinance, 2nd class. Their wedding is to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Culbertson Chapel United Methodist Church in Stewartsville. A reception will follow at 4 p.m. at the June Collin Building in Maysville, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Clary and Johansen
Tara Marie Clary and Kaleb Aaron Johansen are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Robin and Kevin Sutton and Jim Jr. and Rita Clary, all of Troy, Kan. He is the son of Kathy and Vince Smith of St. Joseph and Kelly and Candy Johansen of Hiawatha, Kan. The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Troy High School, a 2006 graduate of Highland (Kan.) Community College and a 2008 graduate of Hillyard Technical Center as a radiologic technologist. She is employed with Atchison (Kan.) Hospital as a radiologic technologist. The future groom is a 2000 graduate of Wathena (Kan.) High School and a 2008 graduate of the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program in Kansas City as a union carpenter. He is employed with Firetek Inc. in Kansas City as a foreman. Their wedding is to be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Wathena Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Wathena Community Building. Friends and relatives are invited.
Wedding
Webster and Sampson
Jill Webster and Thomas "TJ" Sampson were married May 31, 2008, at Civic Center Park by the Rev. Allan Bash. She is the daughter of John and Judy Webster of Rock Port, Mo. He is the son of Jeff and Carolyn Sampson of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her father. Matron of honor was Katie Shepherd, and bridesmaids were Nancy Kimsey, Jenny Rodgers, Jamie Stoner, Becca Meinders, Megan Saettele and Brooke Ashford. Best man was Tyson Noeth, and groomsmen were Josh Hollars, Josh Thomas, Andy Sampson, Derrick Combs, Nathan Heitman and Jeremy Hill. Others in the wedding party were. Mayzie Payeur and Mattingly Rodgers, flower girls; were Logan Rodgers and Oliver, the couple's dog, ring bearers; and Mike Tullis, Jeff Rodgers, and Jon Heard, ushers. A reception was held at the Stoney Creek Inn. A rehearsal dinner was held at La Dolce Vita at 36th Street Restaurant. The newlyweds honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica. They live in St. Joseph. She is a 2001 graduate of Rock Port R-II High School and a 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in pre-professional zoology. She attends the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and will graduate in May of 2009 with a medical degree. She then will do a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He is a 2002 graduate of Benton High School and a 2005 graduate of Kansas City Kansas Community College with a degree in mortuary science. He is employed with Clark-Sampson Funeral Home as a funeral director and embalmer.
Wedding
Jenkins and Rippy
Mary Jenkins and Rusty Rippy were married Aug. 22, 2008, at the Buchanan County Courthouse by Judge Randall Jackson. She is the daughter of Ruth Ann (James) and Tom Jenkins of Savannah, Mo. He is the son of Barbara Rippy of Liberty, Mo. Maid of honor was Kim Coder, and bridesmaid was Michelle Blakely. Best man was Darren Blakely, and groomsmen were Chad Cottrill and Christian Cottrill. A reception was held Sept. 20, at Geneo's Hall. The newlyweds live in St. Joseph. She is a 1988 graduate of Savannah High School and is employed at the North Belt Wal-Mart as a department manager. He is a 1994 graduate of Northeast High School in Independence, Mo.
Wedding
Reser and Parham
Anniversary
Borchardt
Charles and Jessie Borchardt of St. Joseph celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 4. They were married on that date in 1958 at the bride's home in Maitland, Mo. He retired from Wyeth Co. She retired from Wire Rope Corp. of America. A family gathering was hosted by their sons: Jeff and his wife, Jill, of Olathe, Kan.; Tracy and his friend, Shelly McClain, of St. Joseph; and David of Cabot, Ark. Also hosting were his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Donna of Overland Park, Kan. There are six grandchildren. A trip is being planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 3208 Brown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Anniversary
Mueller
Charles and Vickie (Sparks) Mueller of St. Joseph will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary at a reception at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3405 Pear St. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2610 Belle St., St. Joseph, MO 64503-1122. They were married on that date in 1963 at Wesley Methodist Church. He worked for 20 years at Goetz Brewery as a machinist until they closed in 1976 and then worked at Seitz Packing as an engineer until they closed the kill floor. He retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center as a boiler engineer after 25 years of service. She was a cosmetologist for several years and retired in 1995 from American Family Insurance after 16 years of service. They also assist their son, who is owner of Chaun's Catering Inc., and who will be hosting the event.
Anniversary
Rosenbohm
GRAHAM, Mo. - Larry and Janet (Vandewater) Rosenbohm of Graham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception and dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at The Countryside Bistro near Graham. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 36406 Echo Road, Graham, MO 64455. They were married on that date in 1958 at Fairview Congregational-Christian Church in rural Adair County, Iowa. They have resided on a farm in the Graham area for the past 50 years. Hosting the event will be their children, Kevin and Michele Rosenbohm, Mike and Marsha Rosenbohm and Dan and Kathy Rosenbohm, all of Graham, and five grandchildren.
Anniversary
Patterson
ELWOOD, Kan. - David and Sharon Patterson of Elwood will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 11. They were married on that date in 1968 at Elwood Baptist Church. He is employed with Nash Fuels. She is employed with Johnson Controls. Their children are Jason and his wife, Nichole, of Elwood and Bryan of St. Joseph. There are two grandchildren. A trip to Florida is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at P.O. Box 181, Elwood, KS 66024.
Anniversary
Graeff
STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. - Ray and Sharon Graeff of Stewartsville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today. They were married on Oct. 5, 1968, at the home of her parents in Fillmore, Mo. Their children and their spouses are Jason and Pamela Graeff of Osborn, Mo., and James and Penny Graeff of Amity, Mo. There are eight grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 9724 S.W. Taylor Road, Stewartsville, MO 64490.
Anniversary
Belcher
Don and Dorothy Belcher of St. Joseph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Oct. 10. They were married on that date in 1958 at Missouri Valley Baptist Church in Halls, Mo. He retired from the Missouri Highway Department. She retired from the St. Joseph School District. Their sons and their daughters-in-law are Mark and Beth and Mike and Tari, all of Kansas City. There are four grandchildren. A private celebration was held. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2314 Cardinal Lane, St. Joseph, MO 64503.
Anniversary
Phillippe
Loren S. and Marilyn (Goforth) Phillippe of St. Joseph will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Thursday, Oct. 9. They were married on that date at First Christian Church in Stanberry, Mo. He retired in 1999 from Seitz Foods, Inc. after more than 46 years of service. She retired in 1993 as an office manager. Their children are Randy and Barbara Phillippe of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lisa Masterpole of Rochester, Minn. There are five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 3912 Messanie, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
