Engagement
Bray and Larson
Kristie Bray and Ryan Larson are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bray of Cameron, Mo. He is the son of Jim and Eileen Larson of Kansas City. The future bride is a graduate of Cameron High School and the University of Missouri. She is employed with Heritage Trading Company in Kansas City. The future groom is a graduate of Bishop Miege High School and Benedictine College. He is employed by O'Malley Beverage in Lawrence, Kansas. Their wedding is to be Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City.
Wedding
Sparger and Harrison
Julie Reshelle Sparger and Toby Harrison were married May 10, 2008, at Wyatt Park Christian Church by Mike Campbell. She is the daughter of Sandy Sparger and Greg Sparger, both of St. Joseph. He is the son of Debbie and Mark Harrison of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her father. Maid of honor was Stacey Benham, and bridesmaids were Jodi Sparger, Ashley DeSpain, Chelsea Constable and Allison Lee. Junior bridesmaid was Joslin Harrison. Best man was Dionel Figueroa, and groomsmen were Blaine Martin, Dustin Miller, Casey Harrison and Norman Ivins. Junior groomsman was Nikki Douglas. Others in the wedding party were: Kilee Burgess, flower girl; Kameron Burgess and Kayden Sparger, ring bearers; Andy Welch, usher; and Jessica Burgess and Sharry Brinton, candlelighters. A reception and the rehearsal dinner was held at Kovac's Hall. The newlyweds reside in St. Joseph. She is a 2001 graduate of Savannah (Mo.) High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. She is employed with Fazoli's as a general manager. He is a 1998 graduate of Lafayette High School.
Engagement
Anderson and Holtman
Brianna Elaine Anderson and Kevin Matthew Holtman are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Kathy Davis of Maysville, Mo., and Bill Davis of King City, Mo. He is the son of Brenda and Ted Holtman of Conception Junction, Mo. The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Maysville High School and a 2007 graduate of North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Mo., with a degree as a licensed practical nurse. She is employed with St. Francis Family Health Care in Maryville as a licensed practical nurse. The future groom is a 2000 graduate of Jefferson High School in Conception Junction. He is employed with Dennis Schieber Construction in Conception Junction as a carpenter. Their wedding is to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at St. Columba Parish in Conception Junction. A reception will follow at the Comfort Inn in Maryville. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Walker and Winter
Shelly Walker and Travis Winter are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Linda and Richard "Lavern" Walker of Sheridan, Mo. He is the son of Darlene Winter of Bethany, Mo., G.L. Ray of McFall, Mo., and the late Gordon Winter. The future bride is a 1990 graduate of Worth County R-III High School in Grant City, Mo., and a 1999 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in comprehensive psychology and sociology. She is employed with the state of Missouri in Maryville as a probation and parole officer II. The future groom is a 1993 graduate of South Harrison High School in Bethany and a 1998 graduate of Northwest Missouri State with a bachelor of fine arts degree. He is employed with the Department of Corrections in Maryville as a sergeant. Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge. Friends and relatives are invited.
Engagement
Jones and Gresham
Kandi S. Jones and Kyle Richard Allen Gresham are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Crishella and Tim Combs and James and Amy Kockenderfer, all of St. Joseph. He is the son of Kim and Kevin James of St. Joseph. The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Benton High School and a 2006 graduate of Northland Career Center in Platte City, Mo. She is employed with Heartland Regional Medical Center as a licensed practical nurse. The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Benton High School and a 2008 graduate of Vatterott College with an associate degree in criminal justice. He is employed with Nestle as a machine operator. Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the United Ballroom. Friends and relatives are invited.
Wedding
Vadnais and Corbet
Alisha Marie Vadnais and Aaron Blake Corbet were married July 12, 2008, at Central Christian Church by Joel Mitchell. She is the daughter of Vicki and Chad Vadnais of Chillicothe, Mo. He is the son of Julie Corbet of St. Joseph and Alan Corbet of Kansas City, Mo. The bride was escorted by her father. Matron of honor was Becky Gustafson, and bridesmaids were Leah Koger, Sarah Kretzinger and Amanda Keller. Best man was Cameron Corbet, and groomsmen were Daniel Moss, Adam Kretzinger and Brandon Johnson. Others in the wedding party were: Madison Parnell, flower girl; Trent Peniston and Trevor Peniston, ring bearers; Calvin Vadnais, Jacob Vadnais and Clayton Vadnais, ushers; Erin Vaughan and Tanner Wallace, candlelighters; Rex Leppin, communion and prayer; Angie Pepper, reader; and Austin Brown and Amy Brown, vocalists. A reception was held at the church. The newlyweds honeymooned in Eureka Springs, Ark. They live in St. Joseph. She is a 2000 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a 2006 graduate of Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She is employed with American Family Insurance as a commercial operations service representative. He is a 2005 graduate of Lafayette High School and is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in business administration at Missouri Western State University. He is employed with the Commerce Bank as a teller.
Engagement
Way and Brennan
Jenny Way and Justin Brennan are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Paula and Ward Way of Cosby, Mo. He is the son of Becky and Mike Brennan of St. Joseph. The future bride, a 1998 graduate of Savannah (Mo.) High School, attended Missouri Western State University. She is employed with Heartland Orthopedics as an access representative. The future groom, a 2003 graduate of Central High School, attended Missouri Western. He is employed with Johnson Controls as a process attendant. A private ceremony is to be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge. Friends and relatives are invited to the reception.
Engagement
Boller and White
Jody Boller and Tony White are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Joan Boller of St. Joseph and the late James C. Boller. He is the son of Mary and Robert White of Shell Knob, Mo. The future bride is a 1984 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with the Missouri Doctors Mutual Insurance Company as an underwriter. The future groom is a 1983 graduate of Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, Calif. He is employed with Celadon of Indianapolis as a driver. A private ceremony is to be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. at the Ramada Inn. Friends and relatives are invited.
Wedding
Seek and Moreno
Angela Seek and Jeff Moreno were married Aug. 30, 2008, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. She is the daughter of Gail and Brian Horn of Kansas City and Ron and Lisa Seek of St. Joseph. He is the son of Judy and Julian Moreno of St. Joseph. The bride was escorted by her father. Matron of honor was Michelle Sander, and bridesmaids were Lindsay Freeborn, Doria Moyers, Gina Babcock, Jana Collins and Nicole Rogers. Best man was Justin Moreno, and groomsmen were Steve Jackson, Chris Moyers, Josh Hargrove and Gary Sellars. A reception was held at St. Francis Parish Center. The rehearsal dinner was held at Cafe Lago at Caesar's Palace. The newlyweds live in Kansas City. She is a 2000 graduate of Benton High School and a 2004 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science in business administration degree in business management/human resources. She is employed with AMC Theatres as coordinator of design and construction. He is a 1996 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and attended Missouri Western State University. He is a veteran of the Army Reserve and is employed with Ree's Contract Service.
Wedding
King and Heier
Janice King and Kent Heier were married Aug. 2, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church by the Rev. David Moore. She is the daughter of Sharon Jones and Charles and Kathleen King, all of St. Joseph. He is the son of Shirley and Harlan Heier of Lincoln, Neb. The bride was escorted by her father. Maid of honor was Tayler King. Best man was Thomas Ott. Others in the wedding party were Alli Kimberlin, flower girl; Wyatt Kimberlin, ring bearer; Nathan Lurz, Ryan Lurz, T.J. Scheel, Dillon Denney and Adam Heier, ushers; McKenna Jones and Caitlyn Tyborski, candlelighters; Kathy Meeker, organist; Emma Scheel and Richard Weitlich, soloists; and Harlan Heier, reader. A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A honeymoon to Cozumel is planned for November. The newlyweds reside in St. Joseph. She is a 1980 graduate of North Andrew High School in Rosendale, Mo., and a 1994 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed with Heartland Regional Medical Center as a pre-access representative. He is a 1985 graduate of York (Neb.) High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in education. He is employed with Missouri Western as an assistant director of public relations and marketing.
Anniversary
Spangler
Rodney and Jill (Elardo) Spangler of St. Joseph will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Abundant Life Center. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 1602 S . 33rd, St. Joseph, MO 64503. He has been employed with Buchanan County for 19 years. She is a homemaker.
Anniversary
Wattenbarger
Bob and Jannett Wattenbarger of St. Joseph will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited. The honorees would appreciate receiving cards. They were married Sept. 24, 1948, at First Congregational Church. He is employed by Bumper to Bumper. She retired from Mayflower Contract Services. Their children and their spouses are Connie and Fred Hangartner, Karen Harden, Robert and Debbie Wattenbarger, Susan and Mike Fisher and Lisa and Tim Wilcoxson, all of St. Joseph. There are 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Anniversary
Grossman and Grossman
Virgil and Lula Mae Grossman of St. Joseph celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 13. They were married on that date in 1948 at Mitchell Park Christian Church and are lifelong St. Joseph residents. He was in the Navy and retired from sheet metal work. She ran Princess Cafe. Their children are Judith Ann Becerra and Gene "Brother" Grossman. A son, Virgil Lee, is deceased. There are grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 3319 Ferndale, St. Joseph, MO 64505.
Anniversary
Bodenhausen
COSBY, Mo. - Marvin and Carolyn (Sommer) Bodenhausen of Cosby will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, Sept. 18. They were married on that date in 1948 at Hope Evangelical Reformed Church. They farmed and have lived in Cosby all of their married lives. Their sons and daughters-in-law are David and Debbie and Galen and Robin, all of Cosby, and Brian and Lisa of Colorado. There are 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A family celebration is planned. Cards my be sent to the honorees at 5910 N.E. State Route Z, Cosby, MO 64436.
Anniversary
Reents
Jerry and Nancy Reents of St. Joseph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Ramada Inn. Friends and relatives are invited. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2913 S. 33rd Terrace, St. Joseph, MO 64503. They were married Sept. 19, 1958, at Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Mo. He retired from Seamen Schuske Metal Works. She taught cosmetology for 23 years and has owned and operated Shear Heaven Styling Salon for 12 years. Their children are Robert and Camille Reents of Centennial, Colo., and Robyn and Robert Stablein of Kansas City. There are three grandchildren.
Anniversary
Cook and Cook
STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. - Bill and Connie Cook of Stewartsville will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 16. They were married on that date in 1983 at the Maysville Courthouse. He served 15 years in the United States Navy. She has been in nursing and has been a volunteer fire fighter and first responder for many years. Their children are Jessica Cook and Bobby Cook.
Anniversary
Brinton
GOWER, Mo. - Eldon and Erma Brinton of Gower will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, Sept. 18. They were married on that date in 1948 in St. Joseph, moving to Gower in 1964. He retired after 45 years as the owner of Brinton Construction, his bulldozing business. She retired from Gower Convalescent Center as the activity director. Their children and their spouses are: Lynne and Phil Baker of Topeka, Kan.; Kate Lagle of Tucson Ariz.; and Dennis and Sondra Brinton of Gower. A son-in-law, Bob Lagle, is deceased. There are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the honorees at P.O. Box 96, Gower, MO 64454.
Anniversary
Young
SAVANNAH, Mo. - August and Marcella Young of Savannah will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at First Christian Church in Savannah. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to 505 South 12th Terrace, Savannah MO. They were married Sept. 24, 1938, in Graham, Mo., and have lived in the Mound City and Savannah areas since then. There are three children, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
