Engagement
Luke and Schieber
Karri Luke are Josh Schieber are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Karen and Steve Luke of Stanberry, Mo. He is the son of Molly and Jim Schieber of Archie, Mo. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Stanberry R-II High School and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in child and family studies. She is employed with Suzlon Wind Energy in King City as an office manager. The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Stanberry R-II High School and is co-owner of S & S Construction in Stanberry. Their wedding is to be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at St. Gregory's Parish in Maryville. A reception will follow at 5 p.m. at the Younger Auction Building. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
McConkey and Dunbar
Ashley Rae McConkey and Levi James Dunbar are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Denise and Bob McConkey of Albany, Mo. He is the son of Jane Meader of Peru, Iowa, and Kenny and Della Dunbar of Winterset, Iowa. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Albany R-III High School and a 2007 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines with a bachelor of science in business administration degree in accounting. She will graduate in 2009 from Drake with a master's degree in accounting. She is employed with the Gegner Company PC in Johnston, Iowa, as a staff accountant. The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Winterset Senior High School and is employed with the Tri-State Company in Grimes, Iowa as a mechanic. Their wedding will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Albany First Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Hundley Whaley Farm. Friends and relatives are invited.
Wedding
Ptomey and Charboneau
Micaela Rose Ptomey and Joshua Dean Charboneau were married May 31, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church by the Rev. Tom Ludwig. She is the daughter of Lee Ann and Philip Ptomey of St. Joseph. He is the son of Billie and Timothy Charboneau of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her parents. Maid of honor was Kelcee Anderson, and bridesmaids were Natalie Swope, Katie Ptomey and Alicia Ptomey. Best man was Clay Reichert, and groomsmen were Cole Charboneau, Bryon Robertson and Cliff Waters. Others in the wedding party were: Jessica Myers, flower girl; Joshua Myers, ring bearer; Matt Douglass and Patrick Douglass, ushers; and Lorie Bell and Rachel Parker, candlelighters. A reception was held at the Ramada Inn. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Ground Round. The newlyweds honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. They reside in St. Joseph. She is a 2006 graduate of Benton High School, attended Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City and is pursuing a respiratory therapy degree at Missouri Western State University. She is employed with Unity Home on the care staff. He is a 2005 graduate of Lovejoy (Ga.) High School and is employed with Anderson Auto Group as a sales representative.
Engagement
Higley and Wilburn
Tara Nicole Higley and Charles Wilburn are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Alan and Cathy Higley of Cummings, Kan. He is the son of Wayne and Sandy Brooke of Atchison, Kan. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Atchison County Community High School and a 2003 graduate of Missouri Western State University. She is employed by EyeMasters in Independence, Mo. The future groom is a 1995 graduate of Atchison High School and attended Washburn University. He is employed by Bridgestone-Firestone America. Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Seven Bridges in Platte City, Mo. A reception, dinner and dance follow. Friends and relatives are invited
Wedding
Blake and Shafer
Raya D. Blake and Tim Shafer were married May 31, 2008, at Wellspring Community Church by Bob Miller. She is the daughter of Kit and Brian Blake of St. Joseph. He is the son of Debra and Jackie Shafer of Chillicothe, Mo. The bride was escorted by her father. Matron of honor was Penny Arnold, and bridesmaids were Stacy Blake, Cassie Shafer and Amanda Jackson. Best man was Justin Arnold, and groomsmen were Nathan Blake, Bradford Blake and Brandon Sensenich. Others in the wedding party were: Clair Words, flower girl; Brenden Hunt, ring bearer; Clint Smith and Brent Christopher, ushers; Jessica Jackson and Courtney Jackson, candlelighters; and Abby Lee, soloist. A reception was held at St. Francis Parish Center. The rehearsal dinner was held at the church. The newlyweds live in St. Joseph. She is a 2004 graduate of Central High School and is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in graphic design at Missouri Western State University. She is employed with Jackson's Weekend Furniture as a general manager. He is a 2005 graduate of Chillicothe High School and is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in accounting at Missouri Western. He is employed with Jackson's Weekend Furniture as a warehouse manager.
Wedding
Hill and Middendorf
Shanen Michal Hill and Joshua Alan Middendorf were married Aug. 30th, 2008, at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church by Brandon Smith. She is the daughter of Jim and Cherie Hill of St. Joseph. He is the son of Stephanne and Kent Munzlinger of Williamstown, Mo., and Chris and Joy Middendorf of Quincy, Ill. The bride was escorted by her father. Maid of honor was Shelah Hill. Best man was Cory Collins. Flower girls were Eden and Jerah Smith. Ushers were Darin Munzlinger, Ian Hill, Matt Munzlinger and Mark Munzlinger. A reception was held at the Ramada Inn. The newlyweds honeymooned in Nashville. She is a 2004 graduate of Central High School and a 2008 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor of arts degree in English. She is employed with Target as a team leader. He is a 2004 graduate of Highland High School in Ewing, Mo., and is a graduate student at Logan Chiropractic College in Chesterfield, Mo.
Wedding
Wurs and Wise
Sarah E. Wurst and Daniel U. Wise were married May 3, 2008, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Atlanta by Deacon Mike O'Brien. She is the daughter of Sandy Wurst and Tim Mockler, both of Tampa. He is the son of Jane and Urban Wise of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her father. The bride's attendants were Laura Lampron, Pam Wurst, Amy Linton and Helena Barnett, Best man was Robert Wise, and groomsmen were Tyler Ingrim, Shane White and Adam Melanson. Others in the wedding party were: Lauren Helsel and Camryn Lampron, flower girls; Ryan Helsel, ring bearer; and Kathy Lucero and Jay Helsel, readers. A reception was held at the Huntcliff Club in Atlanta. The rehearsal dinner was held at Carrabba's. The newlyweds honeymooned in Paris, London and Dublin. They reside in Chicago. She is a 2000 graduate of King High School in Tampa and a 2004 graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee with a bachelor of science degree in finance and multinational business. She is employed by Ikon Office Solutions as a major account executive. He is a 2000 graduate of Savannah (Mo.) High School, a 2004 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor of science degree in finance and multinational business and in 2005 earned a master's of science degree in accounting from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He is pursing a master's of business administration degree at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Wedding
Clark and Sharp
Leigh Anne Clark and Zachary Todd Sharp were married June 14, 2008, at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph by Adrian Jones. She is the daughter of Maryanne and LeRoy Clark of Easton, Mo. He is the son of Sheri and Chris Sharp of Mound City, Mo. The bride was escorted by her father. Matrons of honor were Christin Musser and Michelle Kretsinger, and bridesmaids were Lyndsay Crum, Ashley Fortner and Ashley Quick. Best men were Ryan Sharp and Taylor Sharp, and groomsmen were Jordan Brown, Kevin Chaney and Ferrell McGhee. Others in the wedding party were: Addisyn Musser, flower girl; Drake Ogle, ring bearer; Jeremy Musser, Clay Kretsinger, Mike Cashman and Alex Cashman, ushers; Rylie Kretsinger, Cole Kretsinger and Delaney Kretsinger, candlelighters; and Eric and Cami Stark and Seth Boyer, musicians. A reception was held in the Millennium Youth Center. The rehearsal dinner was held at Luna's Fine Dining. The newlyweds honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. They reside in St. Joseph. She is a 2002 graduate of East Buchanan C-1 High School in Gower, Mo., and a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western Sate University with a bachelor of science in business administration degree with a major in marketing and a bachelor of arts in Spanish and a minor in biology. She is employed with Altec Industries as a Midwest buyer. He is a 2004 graduate of Mound City High School and will graduate in December from Missouri Western with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a major in management.
Wedding
Duncan and Boyer
Amanda Duncan and Jason Boyer were married Aug. 2, 2008, at First Christian Church in Savannah, Mo., by the Rev. Gary Duncan, the bride's uncle. She is the daughter of DeDe and Wayne Duncan of Savannah. He is the son of Terry Boyer of Avenue City, Mo., and Greg Boyer of Savannah. The bride was escorted by her father. Matron of honor was Sarah White, and bridesmaids were Cassie Krull, Heather Ecker, Stephanie Ridens, Chelsie Kallmeyer, Nicole Bennett and Amanda Priest. Best men were Bo McGinnis and Jeremy Eggleston, and groomsmen were Tyler Rosmolen, Blake McGinnis, Andy White, Kirk Dixon and Brandon Rose. Others in the wedding party were: Rebecca White, flower girl; Colby Shelkop and Eric Sollars, ushers; and Kelly Boyer and Hailey Shelkop, candlelighters. A reception was held at the Clasbey Community Center in Savannah. The newlyweds honeymooned in Las Vegas. They reside in Savannah. She is a 2002 graduate of Savannah High School and a 2006 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in business management and marketing. She is employed with Commerce Bank in St. Joseph as a financial services representative. He is a 2001 graduate of Savannah High School and is employed with Andrew County in maintenance.
Engagement
Verbeek and Supple
Melody Verbeek and Ryan Supple are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Wendy and Huibert Verbeek of Harrisonville, Mo. He is the son of Lori Supple and Thomas and Barbara Supple, all of St. Joseph. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Sanger (Texas) High School and is employed with Color Star Growers in Harrisonville as an office manager. The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with Color Star Growers as an operations manager. Their wedding is to be at 3 p.m. Oct. 25, 2008, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lee's Summit, Mo. A reception will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at John Knox Village. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Doherty and Euler
Megan Doherty and Seth Euler are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Dan and Sherri Doherty of Olathe, Kan. He is the son of David and Marylou Euler of Stewartsville, Mo. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Saint Thomas of Aquinas Catholic High School in Overland Park, Kan., and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a degree in speech communication. She is employed with Farmers Insurance as a relationship specialist. The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Stewartsville C-II High School and a 2008 graduate of Northwest Missouri State with a degree in speech communication. He is employed with Merriot Hotel as a supervisor of the restaurant. Their wedding will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City. A reception will follow at Loose Mansion
Engagement
Humphreys and Kearby
Barbara Humphreys and Alfred Kearby are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Sherri Humphreys of Amazonia, Mo., and the late Ronald Humphreys. He is the son of the late Catherine Kearby and the late Millard Kearby. The future bride is a 1987 graduate of Lafayette High School and is employed with Wal-Mart as a department manager. The future groom is a graduate of North Andrew High School in Rosendale, Mo., and is a self-employed truck driver. Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Maryville (Mo.) Eagles Lodge #3669. A reception will follow at 7:30 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.
Anniversary
Frazier
CLARKSDALE, Mo. - Mike and Katherine Frazier of Clarksdale will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, Oct. 26. They were married on that date in 1968 at St. Munchins Catholic Church in Cameron, Mo. He retired from the United States Post Office after 35 years of employment. She retired from the Social Security Administration after 31 years of employment. Their children are Rhonda and Gary Lippold of Amity, Mo., and Ron Frazier of Overland Park, Kan. There are six grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 601 Hilltop Ave., Clarksdale, MO 64430-9061.
Anniversary
Lollar
Darrel and Mary Lollar of St. Joseph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Francis Xavier Parish Center. Friends and family are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 4505 E. Haverill, St. Joseph, MO 64506. They were married on that date in 1958 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and have lived most of their married lives in St. Joseph. Both are semi-retired. Their children are Pam Lollar of Kansas City; Mike Lollar of St. Joseph; and Nancy Gabriel of Maysville, Mo. A daughter, Debra Shepherd, is deceased. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Anniversary
Kerns
Eddie L. and Carol Ann (Shady) Kerns of St. Joseph recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Sept. 26, while on a tour of Israel, Jordan and Egypt. They were married on that date in 1958 at Francis Street First United Methodist Church. He retired from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1992. She retired from the Missouri Division of Employment Security in 1992. Hosting a family get together at a later date will be their son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sheri of Liberty, Mo., and two grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 3921 Mansfield Road, St. Joseph, MO 64503.
Anniversary
Edrington
Leonard and Janice Edrington of St. Joseph will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today. They were married Oct. 19, 1968, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rhinland, Texas. He served in the Air Force, stationed at Mountain Home (Idaho) Air Force Base, and was employed with Simplot in Mountain Home. He retired from Omnium (formerly Farmland). She is employed with J.P. Morgan Chase. They moved to St. Joseph in 1977. Their children are Michelle Brinkman and Laura Lake, both of St. Joseph, and Leon Edrington of Kansas City, Mo. There is one grandchild. The honorees would appreciate receiving cards.
Anniversary
Lehr
Charles and Martel Lehr of St. Joseph will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the home of their daughter, Evelyn Morgan, at 4318 Hidden Valley Drive. They also will renew their vows at the 4 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A family dinner will follow the Mass. Friends and relatives are invited to the open house. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 4318 Hidden Valley Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64506. They were married Oct. 22, 1948, in a civil ceremony and on Oct. 23, 1948, at St. Martin's Church in Amberg, Germany. They moved to St. Joseph in 1948. He served in the Army in Regensburg, Germany and retired from the United States Postal Service in 1985. She retired in 1987 from the Commerce Bank as a teller after 23 years of service. Their children and their spouses are Ronald M. Lehr of Baton Rouge, La., and Gerald N. and Sandy Lehr and Evelyn L. and Wayne Morgan all of St. Joseph. There are two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, one great-grandson and four step-great-grandchildren.
Anniversary
Duncan
CAMDEN POINT, Mo. - Elijah and Edna Mae (Thomas) Duncan of Camden Point celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 15. They were married on that date in 1948 at the Christian Church in St. Joseph. He is a veteran of World War II and retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 42 years of service. She was a homemaker. Their son is Steven Ray Duncan of St. Joseph. There are two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four step-great-grandchildren. No celebration is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 21050 Highway DD, Camden Point, MO 64018.
Anniversary
Cordell
MARYVILLE, Mo. Donald and Margaret (Walker) Cordell of Maryville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Nodaway County Senior Center in Maryville. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 922 W. Edwards, Maryville, MO 64468. They were married on that date in 1958 at Quitman (Mo.) United Methodist Church. They resided on the family farm outside of Quitman where he farmed. In 2004, they moved to Maryville. She was Green Township tax collector for 12 years and Nodaway County public administrator for eight years. Hosting the event will be their children and their spouses, Jeff and Deanne Cordell, Randy and Judy Frueh and Jeff and Glenda Long. Also hosting will be nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Anniversary
Davis
Martin and Sandra Davis of St. Joseph will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Oct. 21st. They were married on that date in 1978 in St. Joseph and are lifelong residents of this city. Their children and their spouses are Amber and Matthew Casada, Jeremy Davis and Ceirra and Jacob Wayne. There are two grandchildren.
