June 28, 2008
Habiger — Dobbins
Virgil and Geri Habiger of Bushton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Anne Habiger, to Zachary Dennis Dobbins, son of Phillip and Laurie White of Geneseo, and Roger and Daveita Dobbins of Wichita. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Joseph and Amelia Cedeno of Lyons, Anna Heinz Habiger of Bushton and the late Paul Habiger. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Don and Wanda Simon of Hutchinson, Darlene Turpen and Doyle and Carol Dobbins of Lyons, and the late William and Jacqueline White.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Quivira Heights High School and Wichita State University. She works at Landmark Commercial Real Estate in Wichita.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Lyons High School and is attending Wichita State University. He works at Leiker Construction in Hutchinson.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 16 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Bushton.
Straub — Cartlidge
Martin and Mary Straub of Hays announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacia Straub, to Matthew Cartlidge, son of Mike and Karen Cartlidge of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a student at Fort Hays State University, majoring in Spanish and secondary education. She will graduate in May 2009.
The prospective groom is a 2008 graduate of Fort Hays State University. He will attend Kansas State University in the fall to earn his master’s degree in geography.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 27 at Saint Nicholas of Myra in Hays.
Tatman — Larson
Danielle Tatman of Great Bend and Schon Tatman of Hays announce the engagement of their mother, Renee Tatman, to Doug Larson, son of William and Shirley Janssen of Great Bend and the late Larry Lee Larson.
The bride-elect is a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2000 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. She owns Renee Tatman Accounting in Great Bend, where she is a public accountant.
The prospective groom is a 1982 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is a self-employed floor covering specialist subcontractor for Kustom Floor Designs.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 9 at St. Patrick’s Church in Great Bend.
June 22, 2008
Keiswetter — Wann
Kim Christiansen and Stan Light of Topeka and Douglas Keiswetter of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Keiswetter, to Kelby Wann, son of Mark Wann of Quitman, Texas, and Kim Wann of Russell.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of La Crosse High School. She will graduate from Washburn University in 2011 with a degree in nursing. She is employed by the Peggy Kelly House in Topeka as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Russell High School and a 2004 graduate of Fort Hays State University. He is employed by the State of Kansas SRS in Topeka as an IT Consultant.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 30 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Russell.
June 15, 2008
Keffer — Hendrickson
William G. and Vicki M. Keffer of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Michelle Keffer, to Cody Allen Hendrickson, son of Bill and Kim Hendrickson and Dave and Heather Maxwell. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Judy Rusco and the late A. Wayne Rusco and Frankie Keffer and the late Arthur Keffer.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Ellinwood High School and is attending Barton County Community College.
The prospective groom is a 2007 graduate of Sterling High School. He is employed by Golden Belt Feeders as a pen rider/cowboy.
The wedding is planned for July 19 at the Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend.
Stalcup — Myers
Kevin and Diane Stalcup of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Stalcup, to Shane Myers, son of Landy and Wes Maupin of Villa Rica, Ga., and Steve Myers of Ludlowe, Ill.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate and Great Bend High School and a 2007 graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel and restaurant management and a minor in business administration. She is employed by Arthur-Green Law Firm in Manhattan as a legal assistant.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Summerville High School in Summerville, S.C. He is a United States Army staff sergeant based at Fort Riley. He is self-employed.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 23 at St. Patrick Church in Great Bend.
June 8, 2008
Renz — Earp
Kevin and Diane Renz announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Lynn Renz, to Joshua Lee Earp, son of Marcia Burhenn and the late Robert Burhenn.
The bride-elect will graduate in August from the physical therapist assistant program at Colby Community College.
The prospective groom is a 2008 graduate of Barton County Community College where he earned his licensed practical nurse degree. He will attend the University of Kansas School of Nursing to pursue a registered family nurse practitioner degree.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 9 at Negril, Jamaica.
Mitchell — Stanley
Fred and Kim Mitchell announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Mitchell to Thomas Stanley, son of Richard and Georgann Stanley.
The bride-elect is a graduate of McPherson College with a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at Dozier Winery in Ellinwood.
Johnson — Fleske
Ken and Delores Johnson of Hillsboro and the late Norris and Alna Bolding announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Johnson, to Jedidiah Fleske, son of Alfred and Elizabeth Fleske of Larned and Diana Fleske of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Hillsboro High School and a 2008 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed by the Fort Larned School District.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Larned High School and a 2006 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor of science degree in agribusiness. He is self-employed.
The wedding is planned for July 12 at the First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro.
June 1, 2008
Demel — Fairchild
Maurice and Lois Demel announce the engagement of their daughter, Marisa Lynn Demel, to William Ryan Fairchild, son of William Richard and Karen Fairchild.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Claflin High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2007. She is employed by Country Place Living in Hoisington as a certified nurse aide.
The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Larned High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College in 2007. He is employed by CPI as a specialist in the common remitter services.
The wedding is planned for July 12 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin.
Luebbers — Urban
John and Joni Luebbers announce the engagement of their daughter, Staci Jo Luebbers, to Travis Michael Urban, son of Thomas and Barbara Urban. Grandparents of the bride are the late Henry and Josephine Luebbers and the late John and Josephine Boor. Grandparents of the groom are Ann Urban and the late Julius Urban and the late Leo and Felicitas Meyeres.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She is employed at American State Bank as an administrative assistant.
The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Hoisington High School. He is employed at Kansas Brick and Tile as a strapper operator.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 16 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz.
Twitchell — Barton
Chuck and Pam Twitchell of Larned announce the engagement of their daughter, Elisabeth May Twitchell, to Jared Lee Barton, son of Rick and Lisa Barton of Great Bend. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Venita Zink of Larned and the late Clarence Zink, and the late William and Betty Lou Twitchell. The prospective groom is the grandson of Gene and Donella Cole of Wichita and the late Arthur and Geneva Barton.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Kansas University with a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design. She is employed at the Ten Restaurant located in the historic Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. She is finishing an internship with ATA Architects in Kansas City.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Kansas University with a master’s degree in social work. He is employed at the KU School of Social Welfare as a research assistant on the children’s mental health research team.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 30 at South Park in Lawrence.
McMillan — Olivier
Brian and Brenda McMillan of Gardner announce the engagement of their daughter, Kala McMillan, to Trenton Olivier, son of Robert and Lora Olivier of Great Bend. Grandparents of the bride are Osborne McMillan of Warrensburg, Mo., Cliff and Pat Parks of Yates Center and the late Imogene McMillan. Grandparents of the groom are Robert and Betty Olivier and Geneva Wendler, all of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Gardner-Edgerton High School and a 2007 graduate of Emporia State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed by Timmerman Elementary in Emporia as a first-grade teacher. In August 2008 she will be employed by Wheatridge Middle School in Gardner as a fifth-grade teacher.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2007 graduate of Emporia State University with a bachelor of science degree in biology. He is employed by Ash Grove Cement Company in Overland Park as a chemist.
The wedding is planned for July 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia.
Messick — Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Messick of St. John announce the engagement of their daughter Sara Messick, to Brian Ballard, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Ballard of Cleveland, Miss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Messick of Kingman, Ms. Deanne Warren of Great Bend, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Warren of Ellinwood. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Ballard and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clavin Staten.
The bride-elect is a graduate of St. John High School. She graduated from Sterling College with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and a minor in special education. She is employed by Rice County Special Services as a special education teacher in Windom.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Cleveland High School, Mississippi Delta Community College and Mississippi State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering technology and business. He is employed by Cal-Maine Foods in Chase as a processing manager.
The wedding is planned for June 21 at the United Methodist Church in Sterling.
Crosby — Morris
Ed and Karen Crosby of Pawnee Rock announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Renee Crosby, to Jacob Wade Morris, son of Jim and Cathy Morris of Hoisington.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Larned High School and Emporia State University with a degree in business management. She is employed by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. in Great Bend as a plan administrator.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Hoisington High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He is employed by Clothier Masonry in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for July 12 at the First Christian Church in Great Bend.
Goering — Elsen
Randy and Annette Goering of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Renee Goering, to Cory David Elsen, son of Mark and Pam Elsen of Albert.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2005 graduate of Hutchinson Community College with an associates of applied science degree in applied management. She is attending Fort Hays State University, studying management and marketing.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Otis-Bison High School. He is attending Fort Hays State University, working on a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management.
The wedding is planned for July 26 at the First Christian Church in Great Bend.
Weatherman - Batchman
Mike and Kathy Weatherman of Sylvan Grove announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Weatherman, to Craig Batchman, son of Bill and Linda Batchman of Bushton.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State University with a degree in physical and elementary education. She is a first-grade teacher at Meade Elementary.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Bethany College. He is a sixth-grade teacher and coach at Meade Elementary and Meade High School.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Bushton.
May 25, 2008
Moore — Miller
Lane and LaDonna Moore of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Aubree Moore of Cane Ridge, Tenn., to David Miller of Cane Ridge, son of Larry and Susan Miller of Lancaster, Ohio. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a major in marketing and international business. She is employed by Kirklands Home Corporation in Nashville, Tenn., as a merchandise planner and allocation manager. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Berne Union High School in Sugar Grove, Ohio. He is employed by Johnson Controls, Inc. in Nashville as a sales engineer. The wedding is planned for June 28 at the First Christian Church in Great Bend.
May 18, 2008
Darling — Burt
Pam and Scott Hagerty of Rozel announce the engagement of their daughter, Shala Darling, to Tyler Burt, son of Kathy and Cliff Burt of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Pawnee Heights High School and Barton County Community College. She is attending Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, pursuing a degree in business ethics. She is employed by G and H Realty in Manhattan.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and Kansas State University with a degree in park management and conservation. He is employed by Kansas Wildlife and Parks at Tuttle Creek Reservoir.
The wedding is planed for Aug. 23 at First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend.
May 11, 2008
Whitaker — Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Joyce Whitaker of Sublette, announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, to Andrew Jackson Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Winona Smith, of Great Bend.
The bride is a 2001 homeschool graduate, a 2005 graduate of Fort Hays State University, and a 2008 graduate of Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo.
The groom is a 1999 graduate of Great Bend High School, a 2003 graduate of the University of Kansas, and currently attends Saint Paul School of Theology.
The couple are both United Methodist clergy and will serve in the Mclouth and Winchester United Methodist Churches.
A June wedding is planned.
Borel — Troyer
Steven and Nancy Borel of Overland Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynn Borel, to Preston Lee Troyer, son of Al and Janell Troyer of Macksville. The groom is the grandson of Jerry and Bonita Meyer of rural Belpre and Gladys Troyer of Collyer.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park. She will graduate in 2008 from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas. He will graduate from the University of Kansas in 2008 with a degree in sports management and business.
The wedding is planned for this summer in Kansas City, Mo.
Anderson — Goerl
Greg and Rita Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Michelle Anderson, to Ryan Allen Goerl, son of Vaughn and Stephannie Goerl.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Washburn Rural High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in human biology. She will be attending dental school at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He is employed by Central Junior High in Lawrence as a para-educator.
The wedding is planned for May 24 at the Christ the King Church in Topeka.
Brack — Noonan
Brad and Phyllis Brack of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlea Brack, to Ryan Noonan, son of Bernard and Mary Anne Noonan of Overland Park. The bride is the granddaughter of Karl and Reta Brack and Phil and Margaret Bartholomew, all of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications. She is employed as an advertising account executive at Zillner Marketing Communications in Lenexa.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of St. Louis University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He is employed as a communications specialist at Fort Dodge Animal Health in Overland Park.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend.
Brown — Dykes
Jesse and Linda Brown of Garnett, formerly of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Brown, to Bryant Dykes, son of Robert and Christine Dykes of Williamsburg. Grandparents of the bride are Kay Eberhart of Great Bend and the late Gene Eberhart, Mathew Helm and Beverly McDonald of Southlake, Texas, and Cloyd (Peewee) and Virginia (Ginny) Brown Garnett, formerly of Great Bend. Grandparents of the groom are William and Carol Dykes of Tonganoxie and Linus and Bernita Engelken of Bucyrus.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate Anderson County High School and is a student at Kansas State University.
The groom is a 2004 graduate of Williamsburg High School and is a student at Kansas State University.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at the First Baptist Church in Ottawa.
Walker — Sparks
Ken Walker of Burkburnett, Texas, and Carolyn Walker of Clarksville, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Walker, to Wesley Sparks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Sparks of Perry, Okla. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker of Burkburnett and Joyce Holland of Clarksville. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cheney of Hoisington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sparks.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Burkburnett High School. She is employed with the State Chamber of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Perry High School, in Perry, Okla. He is employed by Paradies/Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The wedding is planned for May 31 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
May 4, 2008
Pounds — McElroy
Von and Connie Pounds of Larned announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Dian Pounds, to Michael John McElroy, son of Norval and Susie McElroy of Hiawatha.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in family studies and human services. She is pursuing her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders at Kansas State University and will graduate in 2008.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Hiawatha High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 where he received his bachelor’s degree in milling science and management. He is employed as a project engineer for Cargill in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The wedding is planned for June 7 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Manhattan.
April 27, 2008
Robertson — Deschner
Kenny and Tina Robertson announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Robertson, to Josh Deschner, son of Brad and Kerry Deschner.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Bethany College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is employed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County as a social worker.
The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of Bethany College with bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business management. He is employed by Koch Industries in Wichita as an accountant.
April 20, 2008
Rugan — Russo
Walter and Sherrie Rugan of Ellinwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jana Lee Rugan, to Timothy James Russo, son of Marie Russo of Staten Island, N.Y., and James Russo of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Ellinwood High School and a 2002 graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. She is an administrative assistant for Watch Hill Partners in New York City, N.Y.
The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of James Madison High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended New York Technical College in Brooklyn. He is employed by JetBlue Airways in Forest Hills, N.Y. as a technical operations supervisor.
The wedding is planned for May 30 at the Atlantica in Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
Manweiler — Herndon
Gene and Paula Manweiler of Hoisington announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Anne, to Dustin Herndon, son of Mike and Peggy Herndon of Cheney.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Hoisington High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and attends the University of Colorado-Denver in the architectural masters program. She is employed by Camp, Dresser, & McKee Inc., a consulting, engineering and construction firm in Denver.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Cheney High School and a 2006 graduate of Bethel College in Newton with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He is self-employed as a general contractor by Mountain Valley Construction in Denver.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 2 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.
Bentley — Devine
Tex and Charlie Gross of Beaver, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hether Bentley, to Lee Devine, son of George and Caroline Devine of Great Bend. The bride-elect is also the daughter of Norman Bentley of Brady, Texas.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Merkel High School in Merkel, Texas, and a 2001 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She will graduate in the spring from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She is a teacher for the Great Bend School District.
The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Champion Technologies.
The wedding is planned for May 31 at St. Rose Church in Great Bend.
Savoie — Hammond
Greg and Donya Savoie and John and Stephanie Meyer, all of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Carol Savoie of Salina, to Andrew Dale Hammond of Salina, son of Eric and Tammy Hammond of Pawnee Rock.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2007 graduate of the Academy of Hair Design. She is employed as a stylist by Escape Salon and Day Spa in Salina.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Larned High School. He attended Johnson County Community College and is attending Harley Davidson University. He is employed as a parts salesman at Harley Davidson Honda in Salina.
The wedding is planned for July 5 at Prairie Harbor Golf Course in Salina.
Brining — Mawhirter
Roger and Erika Brining announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Brining, to Justin Mawhirter, son of Dan and Teresa Mawhirter.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Great Bend High School and is a student of Barton County Community College. She is employed by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce as a projects assistant.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2006 graduate of Butler County Community College with an associate’s degree in fire science. He is employed by Isern Electric Heating and Air as a plumber.
The wedding is planned for May 31 at the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend.
April 13, 2008
Morris — Holinde
Wade and Diane Morris of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsi Morris, to Christopher Holinde, son of Gerard and Marilyn Holinde of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Hoisington High School. She is employed by Dr. Richard Burkey, DPM, in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Kansas Gas Service in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for June 7 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend.
Kendrick — Ehrlich
Caite Kendrick and Scott Ehrlich announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Carol Barta of Manhattan, Hal and Donna Barta of Kansas City, Mo., Michael and Debbie Kendrick of Carbondale, Colo., and Glen and Leona Ehrlich of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in recreation management. She is employed by the city of Beloit as the director of parks and recreation.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and was a member of the United States Navy. He is employed by the state of Kansas at the Beloit Juvenile Correctional Facility as a maintenance technician.
The wedding was April 12 in Jamaica. The couple will celebrate with a reception on May 3 in Olmitz. They will reside in Beloit.
Burhenn — Malashock
Russell and Sheryl Burhenn of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle to Ryan Malashock, son of Neal and Jody Malashock of Omaha, Neb. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Floyd and Darlene Anderson of Great Bend, Leah Burhenn of Hoisington and the late Vernon Burhenn. The prospective groom is the grandson of Stanley and Barbara Malashock of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and the late David and Esther Rice.
The bride-elect graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism. She is the wire editor for The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas in Springdale, Ark.
The prospective groom graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism. He is a sportswriter for The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas in Springdale, Ark. He also is a sports columnist for the Omaha City Weekly.
The wedding is planned for August in Lawrence.
April 6, 2008
DeHaven – Pierce
Tom and Deb DeHaven of Hoisington announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin DeHaven, to Dustin Pierce, son of Marilyn Pierce of Emporia and Dave and Marcia Pierce of Bonner Springs.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Hoisington High School. She graduated from Emporia State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and will graduate in May 2008 from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Emporia High School. He graduated from Emporia State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and in 2007 from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. He is a registered nurse at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at Silver Shells Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. A reception is planned for June 28 at the American Legion in Emporia.
March 30, 2008
Bahr – Starr
Gerald and Linda Bahr of Otis announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie Bahr, to Travis Lee Starr, son of Danny and Karen Starr of Chase.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Otis-Bison High School. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She is employed as a teacher at Riley Elementary School in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Chase High School. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management. He is employed as a teacher and coach at Otis-Bison High School.
The wedding is planned for June 7 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Olmitz.
March 23, 2008
Gawith — Edgar
Stephen and Sharon Gawith of Salina announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nell Gawith, to Jason Edgar, son of Connie Emhoff of Aurora, Mo., and Jerry Edgar of Ash Grove, Mo.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Salina South High School. She graduated from Friends University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music theatre and is a student at Fort Hays State pursuing a master’s degree in communication/theatre. She is employed by Barton County Community College as a theatre instructor and is the director of music at Sunrise Presbyterian Church in Salina.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Aurora High School. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and from the University of Arkansas in 2006 with a Master of Arts degree in communication. He is a forensics coach and communications instructor at BCCC.
The wedding is planned for July 19 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church in Salina.
Keeley — Beck
Mike and Jan Keeley of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Keeley, to Erin Beck, son of Fred and Karlynn Beck of Claflin.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2007 graduate of Washburn University. She is employed by Tecumseh South Elementary in Topeka as a sixth-grade teacher.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Claflin High School and a 2007 graduate of Washburn University. He is employed by the Kansas City Sports Commission in Kansas City, Mo., as an intern.
The wedding is planned for June 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Jones — Schartz
Michael Huffman and Lori Sterba announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Diane Jones, to Aaron Lynn Schartz, son of Kevin and Rhea Schartz.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College with a certified nurse’s aide and certified medical assistant degree. She is employed by Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center as a CNA and CMA.
The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of Ellinwood High School. He is employed by Great Bend Industries as a machinist.
The wedding is planned for May 31 at St. Joseph Church in Ellinwood.
Gates — Mingenback
Wendy Gates announces the engagement of her daughter, Brooke Gates, to Matthew Mingenback, son of Mark and Leslie Mingenback. Grandmother of the bride is Lillian Gates of Great Bend. Grandmother of the groom is Arlene Mingenback of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and in 2006 from Wichita State University with a master’s degree in the physician assistant program. She is employed by Orthopedic Surgery in Dallas, Texas, as a physician assistant.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2005. He is employed by MHA Group in Dallas as a physician recruiter.
The wedding is planned for April 19 in Cancun, Mexico.
March 16, 2008
Eason — Ramirez
Katie Eason of St. Louis, Mo., and Hector Ramirez of Great Bend announce their engagement.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of William Woods University with a degree in marketing.
The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of William Woods University with a degree in education.
The wedding is planned for March 15 in St. Louis.
Ferguson — Skinner
Daryl and Sharon Ferguson of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Dawn Ferguson, to Robert Allen Skinner, son of John and Dee Skinner of Humble, Texas, and Brenda and Ralph Guy from Joliet, Mont.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is a daycare provider and homemaker and has two children, Dayton and Dakota Skinner.
The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Bolsn Grande High School in Garden Grove, Calif. He is employed as a pressman at The Great Bend Tribune.
The wedding is planned for March 29 in Great Bend.
Chaput — Smith
Mark and Kathy Chaput of Salina announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Chaput, to Scott Smith son of Mark and Dayna Smith of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Salina South High School. She is attending Wichita State University. She is employed as a para-educator at Jefferson Elementary School and is a server at Famous Dave’s in Wichita.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Macksville High School and Salina Area Technical School. He is employed by Underground Vaults and Storage of Wichita as a records specialist.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at St. Elizabeth Church in Salina.
Deighton — Blackwill
David and Tracy Deighton of Macksville announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Marie Deighton, to Trevor Ray Blackwill, son of Floyd Jr. and Jill Blackwill of Quinter.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Macksville High School. She will graduate from Fort Hays State University in December 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a minor in special education.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Quinter High School. He is employed by Satellites, Satellites, and More in Hays.
The wedding is planned for May 24 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Belpre.
March 9, 2008
Gatterman — Walter
Bruce and Ann Gatterman of Larned announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Nicole Gatterman, to Mitchell Leslie Walter, son of Richard and Susan Walter of Trinidad, Calif., and Ms. Belle McDonnell of Prague, Czech Republic.
The bride-elect received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from Kansas State University and her graduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in speech language pathology. Lindsay works in Richland Hills, Texas, as a speech pathologist at an elementary school.
Mitch was a pitcher for the baseball team at Kansas State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in sociology and his graduate degree in college student personnel. He is the assistant ticket director at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.
Chaput – Smith
Mark and Kathy Chaput of Salina announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Chaput, to Scott Smith, son of Mark and Dayna Smith of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Salina South High School. She is attending Wichita State University. She is employed as a para-educator at Jefferson Elementary School and is a server at Famous Dave’s in Wichita.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Macksville High School and Salina Area Technical School. He is employed by Underground Vaults and Storage of Wichita as a records specialist.
The wedding is planned for June 14 at St. Elizabeth Church in Salina.
Goodwin — Condray
Jane Goodwin of Great Bend announces the engagement of her daughter, Amanda Goodwin, to Joel Condray, son of Jettie and Peg Condray of Minneapolis.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Fort Hays State University. She is employed in the human resources department at the Fuller Brush Company in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Kansas State University. He is employed by the Great Bend School District.
The wedding is planned for June 21 on the campus of Fort Hays State University.
February 24, 2008
Brummer — Johnson
Wayne Brummer announces the engagement of his daughter, Sheri L. Brummer, to Michael S. Johnson, son of Roland and Rita Nagel. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Beverly Brummer.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2001 with an associate’s degree in nursing. She is employed by Sterling House of Great Bend as the health care coordinator.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Exterior Designs of Ellinwood in construction.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 4 at Dozier Vineyard and Winery in Ellinwood.
February 17, 2008
Broadbent — Hildebrand
Brian and Pamela Broadbent of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Nicole Broadbent, to Collin Graham Hildebrand, son of Dr. Ross and Jo Hildebrand of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Seaman High School. She attends Washburn University and will graduate in May 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and secondary education.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Washburn University in December 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and is now a deputy for the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.
The wedding is planned for June 7, at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nev. Upon return, the couple will celebrate their wedding with family and friends on June 21, at the Great Overland Station in Topeka.
Durler – Brice
Mr. and Mrs. Stan (Lee) Durler of Larned, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodie Lee Durler, to Phillip Scott Brice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Shirley) Brice of Cullman, Ala.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Larned High School. She graduated from the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is working on a master’s degree in education from Baker University, and teaches kindergarten for the Leavenworth system, where she has been employed since graduation.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Wakefield High School. He graduated from the University of Saint Mary in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. He works for the Grossman Center, a halfway house in Lansing.
The couple will celebrate the sacrament of marriage on April 26, at St. Francis De Sales Church in Lansing.
Richey — Polzin
Ed Richey of Great Bend announces the engagement of his daughter, Nicole Richey, to Tanner Polzin, son of Duane and Patty Polzin of Hoisington.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is a junior at Kansas State University.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Hoisington High School. He is a junior at the University of Kansas.
The wedding is planned for June of 2009.
Wigner — Parks
Ron and Dee Wigner of Garden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Wigner, to Russell Parks, son of David and Diane Parks of McPherson.
The bride-elect is a graduate of the University of Kansas. She earned a master’s degree in audiology from Central Missouri State and is pursuing a doctorate in clinical audiology at the Pennsylvania School of Audiology. She is employed as a territory sales manager at Phonak of Chicago.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a degree in business communications. He is an assistant sales manager for Gold Mortgage Banc of Olathe.
The wedding is planned for April 19 in Las Vegas.
February 10, 2008
Foster — Kilgore
Brett and Kathy Foster of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter Kacie Marie Foster to Kenneth Alan Kilgore, son of Ken and Sheila Kilgore of Liberal. Grandparents of the bride-elect are George and Pat Foster of Howe, Okla., and Bernita Degenhardt of Great Bend and the late Walter Degenhardt. Great-grandparents of the bride-elect are Albert and Middy Abercrombie of Wichita. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Fred and Ann Kilgore of Liberal and Alan and Pat Smith of Belen, N.M.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Great Bend High School. She will graduate from Fort Hays State University in May with a degree in elementary education.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Liberal High School. He is employed by CPI in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for May 24 at First Christian Church in Great Bend.
February 3, 2008
Egidy – Meier
John and Rosie Egidy of Greeley announce the engagement of their daughter, Dianna Kathleen Egidy, to Patrick Edward Meier, son of Howard and Jan Meier of Great Bend.
The bride-elect graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. She is employed at the Debakey Heart Institute in Hays as lead EKG tech.
The prospective groom is graduate of Fort Hays State University with a degree in business management/marketing. He is employed as a sales representative with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
The wedding is planned for June 7 at Fort Myers, Fla., on the beach.
Neuforth — Stukey
Tori Lyn Neuforth and Chris Joe Stukey announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Gene and Eva Neuforth and Larry and Linda Stukey, all of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2005 with an associate’s degree. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is employed the city of Salina, in the water treatment plant as a laboratory technician.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Salina Area VoTech in 2005 with a degree in auto body repair. He is employed by MHC Kenworth of Salina as a collision repair specialist.
The wedding is planned for April 5 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Great Bend.
January 27, 2008
Frick – Geiger
Kent and Karen Frick, of rural Larned, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audra Ann Frick of Topeka, to Dustin Nolan Geiger of Denton, son of Matthew and Vanetta Geiger of Denton. Her grandparents are Alma Frick of Larned and the late Raymond Frick, and Mildred Fyler of Larned and the late Carlton Fyler. His grandparents are Mavis and Wilbur Geiger of Hiawatha and Nolan and Beryl Blevins of Highland.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Larned High School. She graduated in 2006 from Kansas State University with dual bachelor of science degrees in food science and industry and bakery science management and a minor in business. She is a production supervisor at Frito-Lay in Topeka.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Highland High School. He graduated in 2006 from Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in milling science. He is the director of Corn Mill Operations at Lifeline Foods LLC in St. Joseph, Mo.
The wedding is planned for May 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Larned.
Adams – Graham
LaVonne Gerritzen and Leo and Jeanette Gerritzen of Denver, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Larissa Adams, to Charles Robert Graham Jr., son of Charles Robert Graham Sr. and Beth Graham of Burdett.
The bride-elect is a 1990 graduate of Great Bend High School, a 1992 graduate of Barton County Community College and a 1998 graduate of Newman University, with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed as the child development center director at Barton County Community College.
The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Pawnee Heights High School, a 1992 graduate of Fort Hays State University with an associate of science in radiology, and in 1993 with a bachelor of science degree. He is employed as a radiological technologist at Central Kansas Medical Center.
The wedding is planned for Feb. 29, at the First United Methodist Church.
Rainsberger – Moore
Kelly Curry of Hutchinson and Bud Rainsberger of Colorado Springs, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Rainsberger, to Jesse Graham Moore, son of Lane and LaDonna Moore of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Buhler High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a bachelor of science degree in business and a degree in finance. She is employed as a financial analyst for ConocoPhillips in Bartlesville, Okla.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a bachelor of science degree in business and a degree in finance. He is employed as a financial analyst for ConocoPhillips in Bartles-ville, Okla.
The wedding is planned for April 5 at Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson.
Lane – Yarmer
John and Cheryl Lane of Wichita announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lane, to Tim Yarmer, son of Melvin and Donave Yarmer of Albert.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Wichita Heights High School. She graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is an apparel manager for Sears at Towne West in Wichita.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Otis-Bison High School. He is a graduate of Barton County Community College. He is an assistant manager of Sears Auto Center at Towne East in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for April 5 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Andover.
January 20, 2008
Rainbolt — Best
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rainbolt of Larned announce the engagement of their daughter, April Nichole Rainbolt, to Mark Randall Best, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Best of Lawrence.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Larned High School. She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, and will receive her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Kansas in May.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Larned High School. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration. After working as an accountant, he returned to the University of Kansas and will graduate with his master’s degree in business administration in May. He will be employed as an instructor in the KU School of Business beginning in July.
The wedding is planned for June 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Larned.
Muehleisen — Parker
Sharon Muehleisen of Ellinwood and Eric (Butch) Muehleisen of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsey to Dustin Parker, son of Carla and Larry Simmons of Pratt and Barry and Julie Parker of Ellinwood. The couple have a 2 year-old son, Kyvel.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She is employed as manager of the Corner Bistro at Cornerstone Interiors and plans to attend culinary school in the near future.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Pratt High School. He is employed with the city of Great Bend as a police officer, and returned in December from a nine-month tour in Iraq for the National Guard.
The wedding is planned for June 6, 2009.
Allred — Habiger
Dr. Chuck and Janda Allred of Salina announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate Allred, to Josh Habiger, son of Dennis and Marla Habiger of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Salina Central High School and Kansas State University with a degree in art therapy and education. She is an art teacher for Davis Elementary in Columbia, S.C.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Ellinwood High School and Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in statistics. He is finishing his doctorate degree in statistics. He is a statistics teacher for the University of South Carolina at Columbia.
A summer wedding in Nassau, Bahamas, is planned.
Reynolds — Malick
The parents of Ashley Reynolds-Barta, Victoria Reynolds of Richmond, Va., the late Mark A. Reynolds and Robert J. and Shirley Cox Schroeder of Ellsworth ,announce the engagement of their daughter to Mark K. Malick, of Topeka, son of Donald and Kathleen Malick of Oro Valley, Ariz.
>The bride-elect graduated from Ellsworth High School; Barton County Community College; the University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in nursing; and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner program, Denver, Colo. She is employed with St. Joseph Family Medicine in Great Bend as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner-Certified.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. He is a special agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation in Topeka.
The wedding is planned for April 5 at the Seelye Mansion in Abilene.
Risch — McCandless
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Risch of St. Charles, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter April Renee to Andrew Preston McCandless, son of Douglas C. McCandless and Roberta L. Wirth of Topeka. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Gloria and Jack McCandless and the late Bob and Bonnie Wirth.
The bride-elect will graduate from Stephens College in May with a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater arts.
The prospective groom graduated from Stephens College. He is employed at the St. Louis Repertory Theater as the assistant technical director.
The wedding is planned for June in St. Charles and a July reception in Topeka.
Bryant — Emmons
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bryant of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Elizabeth, to Jeremy Scott Emmons, son of Kathi Emmons and Jim Newman of Lyons. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donna Bryant of Ellinwood and the late Clarence Bryant and Ron and Nicky Harders of Great Bend. The prospective groom is the grandson of Shirley Emmons of Geneseo and the late Carl Emmons, and Gean and Lois Newman of Lyons.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Ellinwood High School and a 2007 graduate of Barton County Community College with an associate’s degree in art. She is employed by Dawson Jewelers in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Lyons High School and a 2005 graduate from Barton County Community College with an associate’s degree in general studies. He will graduate from Sterling College in April with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. He plans to attend graduate school in the fall.
The wedding is planned for May 31, at the Celebration Centre in Lyons.
January 13, 2008
Newell — Kirchgassner
Terry Newell of Seneca and Sonja Carson of Lawrence announce the engagement of their daughter, JaCole Newell, to Jared Kirchgassner, son of Larry and Cindy Kirchgassner of Larned.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Larned High School and the Pinnacle Career Institute. She is employed by Cardio Vascular Consultants in Lawrence as a certified medical assistant.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Larned High School and North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit. He is employed by Five Star Masonry as a journeyman bricklayer.
The wedding is planned for April 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Larned.
January 6, 2008
Daugherty — Guthrie
Dennis and Linda Daugherty announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Daugherty, to Blake Aaron Guthrie, son of Mark and Denise Guthrie.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Andover Central High School. She graduated from Johnson County Junior College in 2007 with a degree in cosmetology. She is employed by Par Exsalonce in Overland Park as a hairstylist.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He attended Mid-America Nazarene University, where he completed Berean School of the Bible. He is an independent recording artist, with a signed contract with Drive Management Company in Nashville, Tenn.
The wedding is planned for March 1 at Terradyne Country Club in Andover. There will be a reception on March 8 at the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend.
December 30, 2007
Bugner — Chambers
Eugene and Darlene Bugner announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Elizabeth Bugner, to Cory Blake Chambers, son of Pam Christendon.
The bride-elect is a 1993 graduate of Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College in 1993 and 1994. She is employed by the Fuller Brush company in Great Bend as senior sales coordinator.
The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Fairfield High School. He is employed by Groendyke Transport in Hutchinson as a driver.
The wedding is planned for May 3 at St. Patrick Church in Great Bend.
December 16, 2007
Fisher — Thompson
Don and Rhonda Fisher of Hoisington announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann to Dustin Ray Thompson, son of Ray and Tami Thompson of St. Louis, Mo.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Hoisington High School. She is completing student teaching and will graduate with a degree in vocal music education from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University with a degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports and leisure. He has accepted a call to full-time youth ministry at Pineville Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte, N.C.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 21 at First Christian Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, Okla.
December 9, 2007
DeWerff — Cotton
Jeffrey and Sherry DeWerff of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Mae DeWerff, to Joseph Sheridan Cotton Jr., son of Joe and Ginger Cotton of Hoisington.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Ellinwood High School and will graduate from Kansas State University in May 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary social science.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Hoisington High School and will graduate in May 2008 from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership.
A family wedding is planned for Dec. 28 in Hoisington.
Morehead — Olson
Ron Morehead and Cindy Hunter of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter Haley Morehead to Jeff Olson, son of David and Judy Olson of Great Bend, and the late Jean Olson.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Topeka High School and a 2005 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed as a third-grade teacher at Shaner Elementary School in Topeka.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is a Kansas State University student in hotel and restaurant management. He is employed as a server and cook at Houlihan’s Restaurant in Manhattan.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 22 at First Lutheran Church in Manhattan.
December 2, 2007
Starbuck - Dye
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Starbuck of Hebron, Neb., formerly of Hoisington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Elise, to Craig Joseph Dye, son of Dennis and Nanci Dye also of Hebron. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Opal Andrews of Larned, the late Marven West and the late Paul and Frances Starbuck.
The bride-elect earned a business administration and Spanish degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Neb., where she was a member of Willard Sorority. She is a human resource manager for BCDM in Omaha, Neb.
The prospective groom graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in exercise science, where he was a member of the cross country and track teams. He is a second-year student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Creighton University in Omaha.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 31, at First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Neb.
November 18, 2007
Knorr - McNett
Family and friends of Ray McNett and Stacy Knorr announce their engagement. Children of the couple are Ashton, 17, Garrett, 16, Corey, 16, Chasity, 14, Malorie, 11, Dykota, 11, Dax, 9, Storm, 9, and Jaxton, 6.
The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of St. Francis High School in St. Francis. She is the director of the Salvation Army in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 1991 graduate of Central Nebraska Tech. He is employed as a maintenance technician by Acme Scrap in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for Valentine's Day, 2008, in Great Bend.
November 11, 2007
Arnold - Harrington
Stephen and Debra Arnold of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Arnold to Joseph Harrington, son of Daniel and Janice Harrington of Monroe, Neb.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Kansas State University. She has obtained Certified Pension Consultant, Qualified Pension Administrator and Qualified 401 (k) Administrator designations from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. She is employed as a technical training coordinator at CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Central Community College in Columbus Neb., with an Associate's of Science degree, a 2002 graduate of Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and a 2004 graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Master of Science degree in mathematics. He is employed as a math instructor at Barton County Community College.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend.
Miller - Allison
Nathan and Pam Miller of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter Breauna Miller to Caleb Allison, son of Sharon Allison of Ponca City, Okla. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Harold and Jean Miller of Ellinwood, Don Caffee of Oklahoma City, Okla., and the late Ann Caffee. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Louise Earls of Summerfield, Okla., and the late Monroe Earls.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Ellinwood High School and will graduate from Emporia State University in May of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in vocal music education.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Ponca City High School and will graduate from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish education.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 22 at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City, Okla.
November 4, 2007
Peacock - Bullard
Sheldon and Kristie Peacock announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelly Peacock, to Bill Bullard, son of Leonard and Judy Bullard.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 1999 graduate of Barton County Community College. She is attending Kansas State University online. She is employed as a commercial account service representative at Insurance Planning, Inc. in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 1983 Hoisington High School and a 1985 graduate of Barton County Community College. He is employed as a maintenance mechanic at Superior Essex in Hoisington.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 20, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.
October 28, 2007
Klug — Liebl
Leonard and Lisa Klug of Odin announce the engagement of their daughter, Kacie Klug to Jared Liebl, son of Kevin and Nancy Liebl of Claflin.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Claflin High School. She will graduate from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in communication science and disorders in December.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Claflin High School. He will graduate from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing in December.
The wedding is planned for Nov. 24 at the Holy Family Church in Odin.
Lofland — O’Brien
Jim and Karen Lofland of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Lofland, to C.W. O'Brien, son of Thomas and Beth O'Brien of Hutchinson.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2004 and will graduate from Fort Hays State University in December 2007.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Inman High School. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College in 2004. He has been a member of the Kansas Army National Guard since 2005.
The wedding is planned for Dec. 29 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Mitchell — Kuhn
Don and Debbie Mitchell announce the engagement of their daughter, DeAnn Mitchell, to Chris Kuhn, son of Brad and Janet Kuhn.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is employed by Dillons as a scanning manager.
The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College with an associate's degree in science. He is employed by Farmer's Bank in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 27 at St. Rose Church in Great Bend.
October 14, 2007
Deighton - Christy
David and Tracy Deighton of Macksville announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Ann, to Jeffrey Scott Christy, son of Richard and June Christy of Lincoln, Neb.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Macksville High School. She earned an associate's degree from Barton County Community College, a bachelor's degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska. She is employed by infoUSA in Omaha, Neb., in mergers and acquisitions.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School. He earned an associate's degree from BCCC and will graduate from the University of Nebraska in the fall of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He is employed by the Minnesota Twins minor league organization as a catcher.
The wedding is planned for Nov. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Neb.
October 7, 2007
Wecker - Burhenn
Jim and Judy Beebe announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelyn Wecker, to Jason Burhenn, son of Steve and Adel Burhenn.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Wichita Northwest High School. She is attending Butler Community College, studying elementary education.
The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2001 graduate of Barton County Community College. He is employed by Becker Tire in commercial sales in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 13 at Asbury Methodist Church in Wichita.
McCluskey - Stos
Erica Lee Ann McCluskey and Shane Michael Stos announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Patrick and Tish McCluskey and Eugene and Kristi Stos.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2005 with an associate's degree and Fort Hays State University in 2007 with a bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership. She is employed by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. in human resources.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School. He attended Barton County Community College and graduated from North Central Kansas Technical College in 2003. He is employed by The Linde Group as a maintenance technician.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 13 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend.
September 9 , 2007
Ewing — Dustman
Douglas and Jalayne Ewing announce the engagement of their daughter, April Elizabeth Ewing, to Michael Edward Dustman, son of Bob and Gail Dustman.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Ellinwood High School and Kansas State University with a degree in human resource management. She is employed at Kohl's Distribution Center in Kansas City, Mo., in the human resource department.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Mo., and North West Missouri State with a degree in environmental geology. He is employed by Family Environment Consulting in Kansas City, Mo., as an environmental geologist.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 28 at St. Joseph Church in Ellinwood.
Pool — Stover
Thom and Roxanne Pool of Wichita, formerly of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Maxine Pool, to Erick Lynton Stover, son of the late Lynwood and Helen Stover.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Sterling College with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She is employed by Paradigm in Wichita as an account service representative.
The prospective groom attended Butler Community College and Wichita State University. He is employed by ICM in Colwich as a safety coordinator.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 20 in Wichita.
September 2 , 2007
McIntyre — Mauler
Kevin Mauler and Sheryl Mauler announce the engagement of their son Brandon Mauler to Mindy McIntyre, daughter of Mike and Kelly McIntyre of Bloomington, Ill.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Normal Community High School in Bloomington. She graduated from Emporia State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She is employed at State Farm Insurance in Overland Park.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School, and graduated from Emporia State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is employed at State Farm Insurance in Overland Park.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 6 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington.
Wegehaupt — Chlumsky
Demian Wegehaupt of Johnson City and April Chlumsky of Manter announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Marlene Chlumsky of Larned and the late Harry Chlumsky and Dick and Mary Wegehaupt of Eden Prairie, Minn.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Larned High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in religion/philosophy from Southwestern College in Winfield and a Master's of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C. She is a pastor of the United Methodist Church, serving as associate at Johnson UMC and senior pastor at Manter UMC.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minn. He served with the Marines for eight years. He is employed by Kroy Industries in Ulysses and working for his A & P certification to become an airplane mechanic.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 20 at the United Methodist Church in Johnson City. The couple will reside in Manter.
Harris — Aber
Paul and Sue Schuster of Larned, and Olin E. Harris of Goessel, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Alayne Harris, to Jeremy A. Aber, the son of Dr. James E. and Dr. Susan W. Aber of Emporia. Amy is the granddaughter of Doris Lilly of Ottawa and the late George E. Lilly, and Lila Harris of Goessel and the late Ernest T. Harris. Jeremy is the grandson of Sarajane and Kenneth Aber of Kansas City, Mo., and Marian Ward, of Halstead, and the late Henry Ward.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in integrated studies of art and English. She plans on beginning a graduate program and seeking employment.
The prospective groom completed an undergraduate program in fine arts at Emporia State University and recently completed his master's degree in geography from Kansas State University. He has begun the doctorate program in geography at Kansas State University.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 6 at the Emporia Presbyterian Church in Emporia.
August 26, 2007
Collins — Weaver
Katherine Collins of Hoisington and Andrea and Loren Weaver of Waterford, Mich., announce the engagement of their children, Peggy L. Collins and Thomas Edward Weaver.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Hoisington High School, Barton County Community College and Fort Hays State University. She works for Insurance Advisors Inc., in Milford, Mich., as a health and life insurance agent.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Waterford Mott High School and Detroit Mercy State University. He served as a sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps for five years and received an honorable discharge. He works as a lineman for Consumers Energy.
The wedding is planned for the fall of 2010. The couple plan to reside in Clawson, Mich.
August 19, 2007
Kehrt — Oberle
Richard and Linda Kehrt of Clear Lake, Iowa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara C. Kehrt, to Bruce A. Oberle, son of Leon and Judy Oberle of Claflin.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Blemond-Klemme High School in Belmond, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science and Drake University in 2002 with a master of public administration degree. She is employed by Zurich North America in Overland Park as a worker's compensation claim specialist.
The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of Claflin High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and earned a master's degree in accounting in 2001. He is employed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Kansas City, Mo., as an accountant.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 8 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overland Park.
Demel — Naw
Blayne Naw announces the engagement of his parents, Amanda Demel and Timothy Naw. Parents of the couple are Roy and Gracie Demel of Claflin, Karen and Ed Rabenseifner of St. John and Mike and Debbie Naw of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Claflin High School. She attended Barton County Community College and Fort Hays State University. She is employed by Benefit Management Inc. of Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Nobody's Auto Recycling of Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 22 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Millerbernd — Laney
Robert Millerbernd and Dominique Laney, both of Alexandria, Minn., announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Barbara Koester of Great Bend and Steve Millerbernd of Renville, Minn., and Ronny and Terry Laney of Parkers Prairie, Minn.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Annandale High School in Minnesota and attended Lake Superior Community College. She is a massage therapist in Alexandria.
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Renville High School in Minnesota and attended Alexandria Technical College. He is pursuing a law enforcement career.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 13, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria.
Hutton — Kimple
Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton of California, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Hutton to Nathan Kimple, son of Richard and Linda Kimple of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton, N.H., and a graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in natural resources. She received her master's degree at the University of Arizona in ecology. She is employed by Partners Mentoring Youth in Fort Collins, Colo.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Ellinwood High School and a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in natural resource management. He received his master's in business administration from Regis University in Denver. He is employed by Norlarco Credit Union in Fort Collins, Colo.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 25 at St. Albans Chapel in the Snowy Mountain Range outside of Centennial, Wyo.
August 12, 2007
Callender - Stevenson
Mark and Denise Callender of Dighton announce the engagement of his daughter, Annie Callender, to Eric Stevenson, son of Pat and Liz Stevenson of Great Bend. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Deb Callender.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Dighton High School. She attended Kansas State University and received her licensed practical nursing certificate in 2001. She is employed by River Bend Assisted Living in Great Bend as the executive director.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. He received a networking degree in 2003 from Bryan Career College. He is employed by Central Kansas Surveying and Mapping, Inc. in Great Bend as a land surveyor.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 20 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Hutton - Kimple
Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton of California, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Hutton to Nathan Kimple, son of Richard and Linda Kimple of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton, N.H., and a graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in natural resources. She received her master's degree at the University of Arizona in ecology. She is employed by Partners Mentoring Youth in Fort Collins, Colo.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Ellinwood High School and a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in natural resource management. He received his master's in business administration from Regis University in Denver. He is employed by Norlarco Credit Union in Fort Collins, Colo.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 25 at St. Albans Chapel in the Snowy Mountain Range outside of Centennial, Wyo.
August 5 , 2007
Straub — Rein
Ron and Kathy Straub announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Straub, to Randy Rein, son of Robert and Rose Rein.
The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in organizational communications. She is employed by Straub International as an information technologist and marketing manager and by Barton County Community College as head women's golf coach.
The prospective groom is a 1984 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Golden Belt Heating and Air.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 22 at The Club at StoneRidge golf course.
Callender — Stevenson
Mark Callender of Dighton announces the engagement of his daughter, Annie Callender, to Eric Stevenson, son of Pat and Liz Stevenson of Great Bend. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Deb Callender.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Dighton High School. She attended Kansas State University and received her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate in 2001. She is employed by River Bend Assisted Living in Great Bend as the executive director.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. He received a networking degree in 2003 from Bryan Career College. He is employed by Central Kansas Surveying and Mapping Inc. in Great Bend as a land surveyor.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 20 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Osborne – Roush
Mike and Jill Osborne of St. John and Richard and Shelly Brensing of Stafford announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy Osborne, to Chad Roush, son of Rodney and Karen Roush of Stafford.
The bride-elect is the owner of Tangles Salon in Stafford.
The prospective groom is employed at Basic Energy Services in Pratt.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 1 at the Home of Richard and Shelly Brensing.
July 29, 2007
Browne — Boniface
Bill Browne and Barbara Cunningham announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Kristine Browne, to William Guy Boniface, son of David Boniface and Patricia Dalin.
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University with a BBA in marketing. She is employed by Integrity Bank and Trust in Colorado Springs, Colo. as an assistant cashier.
The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Mitchell High School. He is employed by M&S Civil Consultants in Colorado Springs as a draftsman.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 18 at Shove Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Heape — Pohlman
Mark Wayne Pohlman and Shannon Nicole Heape announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are David Heape of Holcomb and Patricia Simmons of Ellinwood and Alfred and Iris Pohlman of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 1997 with an associate's degree in business technology and in 2005 with an associate's degree in nursing, earning a registered nurse license. She is employed by Ellinwood School District as school nurse and cheerleading coach.
The prospective groom is a 1990 graduate of Ellinwood High School. He earned an associate's degree from Barton County Community College and was a 1994 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. He continued his education in fire science and also went from being an EMT to a Paramedic. He is employed by the Great Bend Fire Department as a captain and paramedic and works for the Ellinwood Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 22 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood.
Rosenberg — Presley
Dr. Joe and Tammy Rosenberg of St. John and Kimbra Rosenberg of Larned, announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Alexandra Rosenberg, to Jonathan Michael Presley, son of John and Susan Presley of Springfield, MO.
The bride-elect graduated from St. John High School and is currently attending Central Bible College. She plans to go into the medical field after graduating.
The prospective groom graduated from high school in Republic, MO and will graduate from Central Bible College within the next year. He then will be attending the Seminary School in Springfield for his Masters in Divinity.
The wedding is planned for August 17th, at Honey Branch Cave in Sparta, MO. A reception in St. John will be planned at a later date.
July 22, 2007
Heape – Pohlman
Mark Wayne Pohlman and Shannon Nicole Heape announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are David Heape of Holcomb and Patricia Simmons of Ellinwood and Alfred and Iris Pohlman of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 1997 with an associate's degree in business technology and in 2005 with an associate's degree in nursing, earning a registered nurse license. She is employed by Ellinwood School District as school nurse and cheerleading coach.
The prospective groom is a 1990 graduate of Ellinwood High School. He earned an associate's degree from Barton County Community College and was a 1994 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. He continued his education in fire science and emergency medical technician and is working on paramedic classes. He is employed by the Great Bend Fire Department as a captain and paramedic and works for the Ellinwood Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 22 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood.
July 15, 2007
Biesenthal - Bernasconi
David and Della Biesenthal of Wheaton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Biesenthal, to Daniel Bernasconi, son of Dave and Lynnette Bernasconi of Hays. Grandparents are Cleason and Martha Biesenthal of Wheaton, Ina Lee of Nevada, MO, and Virginia Klepper of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a student at Fort Hays State University majoring in biology.
The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a degree in environmental geology.
The wedding is planned for July 28 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego.
Mason - Mauck
Eric and Lisa Mason of Hugoton, announce the engagement of their daughter Sharaya Mason, to Kyle Mauck, son of Brad and Connie Mauck of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Hugoton High School and attended Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe. She is employed by the College Church of the Nazarene Children's Learning Center in Olathe.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is attending Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, pursuing a business major. He is employed by Security Savings Bank in Olathe.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 4 at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton.
Robinson - Kubitscheck
David and Debbie Robinson of Cushing, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie A. Robinson, to Joel L. Kubitscheck, son of Larry and Sharon Kubitscheck, of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Cushing High School and 2006 graduate of University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She is employed as a kindergarten teacher in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School and is enrolled at South Eastern Oklahoma State University, pursuing a master's degree in aerospace administration. He is a Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Airforce, specializing in electronic warfare.
The wedding is planned for the fall of 2008.
Doonan - Javier
Kenny and Sue Doonan of Wichita, announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Brooke to Tony Edward Javier, son of Mary Javier, of Ignacio, and Amelia Javier, of Wichita. Grandparents of the bride are Dorothy Kerschen and Wendall and Mary Jane Doonan, all of Great Bend, and the late Wilfred Kerschen. Grandparents of the groom are Mary Yeager of Wichita, and the late Kenneth Yeager, and the late Julianna and Angel Javier.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Kapaun Mount Carmel. She is a graduate of Tony and Guy Academy in Dallas, Texas, and is a licensed aesthetician.
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Kapaun Mount Carmel. He currently owns Home Buyers Investment Group.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 28 at St. Marys Cathedral in Wichita.
July 8, 2007
Herrman - Stanley
Mark and Ginger Herrman of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Darcy Herrman, to Dr. Matthew Stanley, son of Tom and Carla Stanley of Dodge City. .
The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2002 and the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2007. She will join the practice of Eyecare Associates of Manhattan as a doctor of optometry after the honeymoon..
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Dodge City High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 and the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2006. He is employed at Eyecare Associates of Manhattan as a doctor of optometry. .
The wedding is planned for July 28 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.
Herren - Oeser
Bill and Delores Herren announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllicia Leigh Herren, to Ryan Michael Oeser, son of Randy and Vickie Oeser..
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Great Bend High School. She attended Paul Mitchell the School in Provo, Utah..
The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of Clafin Jr./Sr. High School. He is currently attending Harley Davidson Mechanics School through Fort Scott Community College in Pittsburg..
The wedding is planned for Aug. 11 at Dozier Winery in Ellinwood.
July 1, 2007
Cavender – Little
Blaze Little announces the engagement of his parents, Kayci Cavender and Cory Little, both of Great Bend. Parents of the couple are Mike Cavender and Joleen Garrison, both of Great Bend, and Gary and Marilyn Little of Hoisington.
The wedding is planned for July 27 at Dozier Winery Vineyard.
Case – Schenkel
Gary and Janet Case, of Emporia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Elaine Case, to John J. Schenkel III, son of Steven and Terri Schenkel of Great Bend and Janet and Terry Lewis of Jacksonville, Ark.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Emporia High School and a 2005 graduate of Flint Hills Technical College for Dental Assisting. She is employed as a dental assistant at Dr. McMurray's in New Strawn.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Norfolk Iron and Metal in Emporia.
The wedding is planned for Feb. 16, 2008, at the Eagles Club in Emporia.
Martinez – Suppes
Luis Martinez and Kathy Martinez announce the engagement of their daughter, Desiree Diane Martinez, to Mark Allen Suppes, son of Bernie and Laura Suppes.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Lyons High School. She is employed as a podiatric and surgical assistant at Foot and Ankle Specialists in Omaha, Neb.
The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of St. John High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College in 2001, with an associate's degree with emphasis in business computer management and attended Kansas State University. He is employed as a software developer for TD Ameritrade Inc., in Omaha.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 18 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Lyons.
June 24, 2007
Gilbert – Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilbert and Ms. Diana Osburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Jackie Jae Gilbert, to Loren Kirk Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pierce.
The wedding is planned for July 7 at Sunset Park in Salina.
Robl – Knop
Lawrence and Norma Robl of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne Robl, to Christopher Andrew Knop, son of Dale and Paula Knop of Ellinwood.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She is an emergency medical technician for the city of Ellinwood and worked at the St. John Development Center in Ellinwood.
The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Ellinwood High School and a 2007 graduate of Barton County Community with an associate's degree in science. He plans to attend Kansas State University next fall.
The wedding is planned for July 7 at the First Baptist Church in Ellinwood.
Frieb – Pechanec
Tim and Amy Frieb of Olmitz announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Lynn Frieb, to Mark Alan Pechanec, son of Steve and Janet Pechanec of Otis.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Otis-Bison High School. She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2007 with a degree in elementary education. She is employed as a sales associate for Messenger in Hays.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Otis-Bison High School. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2006 with a degree in business management. He is employed as a store manager by Hometown Brand Center in Hays.
The wedding is planned for July 14 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Olmitz.
Cooley – Collins
Dean and Judy Cooley of Wichita announce the engagement of their daughter, Vanessa K. Cooley, to Matthew D. Collins, son of Jerry and Linda Collins of Severance. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Melvin and Jane Keil of Great Bend and Dora May Cooley of Burdett. Grandparent of the prospective groom is Henry Collins of Highland.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Wichita North High School and attended Highland Community College. She is employed at Midway Elementary School in Severance as a para.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Midway High School. He attended Northeast Kansas Technical College. He is employed by Northwest Pipe Company in Atchinson.
The wedding is planned for July 7 at Nativity Pines in Benton.
June 17, 2007
Curtis – White
Florence Curtis of Wichita, announces the engagement of her daughter, Emily Rose Curtis of Topeka, to Kristoffer Lynn White of Topeka, son of Steven and Linda White, of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She is attending Washburn University School of Nursing and will graduate in May 2008.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College in 2003 with an associate's in science degree. He graduated from Washburn University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is employed by Heritage Bank in Topeka as a loan specialist.
The wedding is planned for July 28 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Topeka.
Petz – Short
Mike and Donna Petz of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter Mandy to Jeremy Short, son of Dave and Beverly Geist of Phoenix, Ariz., and John and Debbie Short of Modesto, Calif.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of the University of Kansas, where she received a doctorate degree in pharmacology. She is employed by the VA Medical Center in Phoenix.
The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a doctorate degree in pharmacology. He is employed by Hospice Pharmacia in Tempe, Ariz.
The wedding is planned for July 3 in Maui, Hawaii.
Wondra – Lunn
Ken and Carol Wondra announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Wondra, to Chris Lunn, son of Marty and Laurie McCallister and the late Thomas Lunn.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Chapman High School. She graduated from Colby Community College in 2007 with an associate's degree. She will be attending Wichita State University this fall.
The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Chapman High School. He is attending Wichita State University.
The wedding is planned for July 21 at Oakdale Park in Salina.
June 10, 2007
Hall – Grizzell
Mr. and Mrs. Leo John Hall, of rural Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Jane to Daniel Ray Grizzell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Grizzell of rural Macksville.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Great Bend High School. She is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, where she received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed as a kindergarten teacher in Macksville and has an interest in farming and ranching.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Macksville High School. He is a graduate of McPherson College where he received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computer science. He is employed by Macksville High School as a math teacher, head football coach and head boys and girls track and field coach and has an interest in farming and ranching.
The wedding is planned for June 30 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Kasselman – Barnett
Patrick and Renee Kasselman of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Kasselman, to Jacob Barnett, son of Larry Barnett of Stockton and Desra Barnett of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College in 2007 with an associate in business degree. She is employed by Trailer Specialties in Great Bend as an office manager.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Stockton High School. He attended Barton County Community College and is in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections, Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in Larned as a corrections officer.
The wedding is planned for July 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood.
Stabenow – Fanshier
Randy and Debbie Stabenow, of Overland Park, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Stabenow, to Ryan Fanshier, son of Randy and Angie Fanshier of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Blue Valley High School and a 2004 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in family studies human resources. She is employed by A Child's Touch in Denver, Colo., as a kindergarten steacher.
The prospective-groom is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2003 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in milling science. He is employed by Cargill in Kansas City.
The wedding is planned for July 28 at the Church of the Resurrection Methodist Church in Overland Park.
Greene – Burton
Mr. William Greene, III, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ms. Marg Gibbons of Plainfield, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Janine Renee Greene, to Lucas Keith Burton, son of Mr. Keith Burton of Great Bend and Mrs. Mary Trujillo of Pratt and the grandson of Kathleen Burton and the late Jackie Burton.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Pratt High School. She is employed by Econo Lodge in Pratt as a front desk clerk.
The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Pratt High School. He is employed by Orschelns and Pizza Hut.
The wedding is planned for July 7 at Lemon Park in Pratt.
White – Foster
Tom and Kelly White, of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tarra White, to Jeremy Foster, son of Jim and Darlene Foster of Salina.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Mid America Nazarene University in 2006 with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. She is employed as a customer service representative at Fuller Brush Company in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Salina South High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in education. He is employed as a history teacher at Great Bend High School.
The wedding is planned for July 21 at First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend.
Pulliam – Jansonius
Ms. Vonda Richardson and Mr. Toby Halfhill announce the engagement of Ms. Vonda Richardson's daughter, Miriah Pulliam, to Jacob Jansonius, son of Mr. Rodney and the late Mrs. Rita Jansonius of Prairie View. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Kolita Hullett and the late Mr. Harold Hullett, and Mr. Bill Pulliam. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Hazel Jansonius and the late Mr. Harold Jansonius and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson.
The bride-elect earned her B.S. in nursing at Avila University 2005, and is currently employed at Methodist Hospital, in Omaha, Neb.
The prospective groom earned a B.S. in public relations and a B.S. in print journalism at Kansas State University. He is employed at Creighton University, in Omaha, Neb.
The wedding is planned for April 26, 2008, in Hays.
May 27, 2007
Miller – Gilmore
John and Connie Miller of Claflin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer M. Miller of Wichita to Matthew E. Gilmore of Wichita, son of John and Kathie Gilmore of Pittsburg. Grandmother of the bride-elect is Marie Miller of Hoisington.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Claflin Junior/Senior High School. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in biology. She is attending Wichita State University with an anticipated graduation date of May 2008 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of St. Mary's Colgan High School in Pittsburg. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and in 2005 with a master's degree. He is employed as an associate national bank examiner at the Office of the Comptroller of Currency in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for July 28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg.
Wemmer – Boese
Paul Wemmer and Kristin Boese announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Karen Boese and Pat and Mike Wemmer, all of Wichita and Brad and Susan Boese of Aurora, Colo. Grandparents of the couple are Bernice Christopher of Hoisington, Gary Christopher of Grand Junction, Colo., Don and Janet Boese of Hoisington and Marie Brown of Wichita and the late C.J. Brown. The bride-elect's great-grandmother is Georgia Glenn Wilson of Wichita.
The bride-elect will graduate in May from Wichita State University. She is employed by Via Christi.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Wichita State University. He is employed with the Hays Company in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for July 28 in Wichita.
Atkinson – Hofer
Charles and Inga Atkinson of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynette Rae to Timothy Ryan Hofer, son of Earl Hofer of Wichita.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Great Bend High School and is attending Kansas State University, where she is majoring in biology and pre-occupational therapy and minoring in leadership studies and American ethnic studies. She is the assistant manager of K-State Athletic Operations Concessions.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Clearwater High School and is attending Kansas State University, where he is majoring in biology and pre-medicine with a pediatric option. He is employed by K-State Athletic Operations Concessions, where he is the inventory manager.
The wedding is planned for June 2 at the Prince of Peace Parish - St. Patrick's worship site in Great Bend.
Flegler – Esfeld
Rick and Sue Flegler announce the engagement of their daughter, Fanisha Jean Flegler, to Bryce Adam Esfeld, son of Mark and Cathy Esfeld.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Kansas State University with a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2005. She is employed by Shawnee Mission School District as a speech language pathologist for early childhood.
The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Kansas State University with a master's degree in accountancy in 2005. He is employed by KPMG in Kansas City.
The wedding is planned for June 16 at Prince of Peace Parish - St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Rindt – Musgrove
Daryl and Vicki Rindt of Garden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Rindt to Clint Musgrove, son of Jim and Barbara Musgrove of Claflin.
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Garden City High School. She graduated from Emporia State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She is attending Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn.
The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Claflin High School. He graduated from Emporia State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He is employed as director of field operations by International Cruise and Excursion in Phoenix, Ariz.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 3 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin.
Dryden – Miller
Steve and Marsha Dryden of St. John announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Dryden to Mike Miller, Jr., son of Mike Miller Sr. and Darla Miller both of Hudson.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of St. John High School. She is employed by Home Health Aid at Pathways in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of St. John High School. He is employed by Great Bend Coop in Radium.
The wedding is planned for July 11 at Bear Creek Chapel in Branson, Mo.
May 20, 2007
Beck — Williams
Jerry and Christa Beck of Claflin, announce the engagement of their daughter Teri Beck, to Darren Williams, son of Robert and Neoma Bates of Great Bend and the late Martin Williams.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Claflin High School and attended Barton County Community College. She is employed by USD 428 as a Direct Instruction teacher at Park Elementary School.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and attended Highland Community College and Kansas State University. He is employed by Barton County as an engineer technician.
The wedding is planned for June 9 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend.
Christians — Linsner
Ray and Tina Christians announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Michelle Christians, to Todd Alan Linsner, son of Kirby and Linda Linsner.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Hoisington High School and Barton County Community College. She is employed by Benefit Management in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Hoisington High School and Salina Vo-Tech. He is employed by Christians Specialties in Hoisington.
The wedding is planned for Aug. 11 at the Church of the Nazarene in Hoisington.
May 13, 2007
Lee — Adelhardt
Mr. and Mrs. John Lee announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay Lee to John Kenneth Adelhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adelhardt.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Great Bend High School. She attended Barton County Community College. She is employed by Ellinwood Rural Health Clinic as a licensed practical nurse.
The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Kingman High School. He is employed as an associate at Wal-Mart in Pratt.
The wedding is planned for July 7 at St. Leo Catholic Church in St. Leo.
Stevens — Beck
Mike Stevens and Kim Stevens, both of Sublette, announce the engagement of their daughter Kayla Stevens to Evin Beck, son of Fred and Karlynn Beck of Claflin.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Sublette High School and Washburn University with a degree in elementary education. She is employed by Shawnee Heights in Topeka as a sixth grade teacher.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Claflin High School and Washburn University with a degree in sports management. He is attending graduate school at Wichita State University. He is employed by Shawnee County Parks and Recreation.
The wedding is planned for July 8 at Oahu, Hawaii.
Crane — Johnson
Linda and Chip Johnson and Mike and Sue Nelson, all of Minneapolis, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter Becky to Clay Crane, son of Janet and David Crane of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of the University of Minnesota where she received a dual degree in supply chain management and marketing. She is employed by General Mills in Buffalo, N.Y., as a logistics manager.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Kansas State University where he received a degree in industrial engineering. He is employed by General Mills, in Buffalo as an operations team leader.
The wedding is planned for May 26 in St. Paul, Minn.
Connell — Hickel
Mark and Kim Connell announce the engagement of their daughter Krystal Connell to Dustin Hickel, son of Doug and Karen Hickel.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. She is employed by the Olathe School District.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Washburn University. He is employed as a credit analyst at Great Southern Bank in Overland Park.
The wedding is planned for June 16 at Immaculate Conception Church in Claflin.
May 6, 2007
Heape — Degenhardt
David and Angela Heape, of Ellinwood, announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Nicole Heape to Nathan Allen Degenhardt, son of David and Janet Degenhardt of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She attended Barton County Community College. She is employed by Little Angels Daycare in Salina as a teacher's aide.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Wyoming Technical School in 2004. He is employed by Bennett Auto Plex in Salina as a technician.
The wedding is planned for May 26 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend.
Smith — Andrus
Dr. Robert and Roxanne (Reinhardt) Smith of Wichita, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Smith to Adam Andrus, son of David and Cindy Andrus, of Siloam Springs, Ark. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Reinhardt of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Trinity Academy High School in Wichita. She graduated from John Brown University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations. She is employed at the international advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi X in Fayetteville, Ark., as an account executive.
The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Siloam Springs High School in Siloam Springs. He is attending John Brown University, where he will graduate in May 2008 with a degree in construction science/business administration.
The wedding is planned for May 25 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita.
April 22, 2007
Gough — Racette
Linda and Woodie Gough of Yadkinville, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Gough, to Ty Racette, son of Leann Simmons of Larned and Terrell Racette of Overland Park. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late J.W. and Katie Wall and the late Walter and Blanche Gough. The prospective groom is the grandson of Verlene Herrman of Dodge City, Bruce and Wilda Jantz of Larned, Mary Ann Racette of Oakley, the late George Racette, the late Barbara Jantz and the late Luke Racette.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Forbush High School. She graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., with a bachelor of arts degree in health promotions and is employed with social services.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Larned High School. He graduated from Johnson County Community College in Kansas City and Appalachian State University in Boone, with a bachelor of arts degree in finance and banking, risk and insurance. He is employed by Federated Insurance as a marketing representative.
The wedding is planned for May 19 at the Deep Creek Baptist Church in Yadkinville, N.C.
Siefkes — Ahlquist
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Siefkes of Hudson announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay to Gregory Lyn Ahlquist, son of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Ahlquist of Bern. Grandmothers of the bride-elect are Maxine Riemann of Great Bend and Hilda Siefkes of Hudson. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Clarence and Phyllis Wullschleger of Axtell.
The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of St. John-Hudson High School. She earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Kansas State University. She is a seventh grade math teacher at Piper Middle School in Kansas City.
The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Bern High School. He earned his bachelor of science degree in biological and agricultural engineering from Kansas State University. He is a sales engineer for MAC Equipment in Kansas City, Mo.
The wedding is planned for July 14 in Hudson.
Holub — Greene
Timothy and Crystal Holub of Cheney announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Holub, of Cheney, to Bronson Greene, of Wichita, son of Dr. Paul Thomas Jr. and Glenda Greene of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Cheney High School. She is attending Wichita State University, studying speech-language pathology.
The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2005 graduate of Barton County Community College and is currently attending Wichita Area Technical College, studying welding. He is employed by Alefs Harley Davidson in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for May 26 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ost.
Hinnenkamp — Dewey
Tom and Donna Hinnenkamp of Little Falls announce the engagement of their daughter Mandy to David, son of Glenn and Kathi Dewey of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Little Falls Community High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of North Dakota. She is a first-year graduate student of North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, S.D., in the marriage and family therapy master's degree program.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2005 graduate of Sterling College. He is a first-year graduate student at North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, in the master of divinity program.
The wedding is planned for July 14.
Prosser — Steinert
Tom and Brenda Prosser of McCracken announce the engagement of their daughter Stacey Prosser to Trevor Steinert, son of VelRae Starkey of Liebenthal and Myron Steinert of New Strawn.
The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of La Crosse High School. She is attending Barton County Community College. She is employed by Rush County Nursing Home in La Crosse as a certified nurse's aide.
The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Goessel High School. He is a 1996 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a 2001 graduate with a master's degree in political theory. He is employed at La Crosse Furniture Company in La Crosse as a supervisor.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 6 at St. Joseph's Church in Liebenthal.
Phillips — Cochran
Robert and Carole Bennett of Healy announce the engagement of their daughter Do Ann Phillips, to Alan Cochran of Emporia, son of Leonard and Dorothy Cochran of Oberlin.
The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of Healy High School. She is employed by Alternacare in Great Bend as a respiratory service technician.
The prospective groom is a 1978 graduate of Decatur County Community High School. He is employed with Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation as a technical trainer based in Emporia.
The wedding is planned for June 2 at the First Christian Church of Great Bend.
Ringering — Dewey
Russell and Cindy Ringering of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ringering, to Steven Dewey, son of Kathi and Glenn Dewey of Great Bend. Grandparents of the couple are Lee and Pat Petz, Melvin and Karen Ringering and the late George and Gladys Fox, Willard and Mable Auch of Coon Rapids, Minn. and Betty Dewey of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Ellinwood High School. She is currently attending Barton County Community College, where she will graduate with an associate's degree in general business. She plans to attend The Art Institute of Dallas to study interior design.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and Sterling College. He is employed at CPI in Great Bend.
The wedding is planned for June 16 at First Baptist Church south of Ellinwood.
Milhon — Forrest
Mike and Annetta Milhon of Grand Island, Neb., announce the engagement of their daughter Sunny Kay to Kevin Forrest, son of Charles and Sherry Forrest of Omaha, Neb. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Buford and Jean Peevyhouse of Great Bend and the late Dale and Shirley Milhon. The prospective groom is the grandson of Fay Beales and Maye Forrest.
The bride-elect is a cum laude graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is employed as a certified pharmacy technician at Methodist Hospital Pharmacy in Omaha.
The prospective groom is attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha and plans to graduate in December 2007. He is employed by Nebraska Furniture Mart in Omaha in customer service.
The wedding is planned for May 25 at Santa Rosa Beach in Florida.
Ukens — Resner
Danny and Colette Ukens of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacie Danielle Ukens, to Matthew John Resner, son of Gerald and Cheryl Resner of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She graduated from Barton County Community College with an associate's degree and certificate in child care and guidance. She is employed at Central Kansas Medical Center as a phlebotomist in Great Bend.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Barton County Community College with an associate's degree. He also graduated from Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit with a degree in plumbing, heating and air conditioning. He is employed by Werth Heating and Air in Great Bend as a heating and air technician.
The wedding is planned for May 27 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Olmitz.
Robertson — Heier
Ronnie and Sandra Robertson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Nicole Robertson, to Travis Jon Heier, son of Ed and Cheryl Heier.
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Green Forest High School. She graduated from the College of the Ozarks in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in education and from Missouri State University in 2005 with a master's degree in reading education. She is employed by Branson Schools in Branson, Mo., as a third-grade teacher.
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 2002 and master's degree in civil engineering in 2004. He is employed by Archer Engineering in Forsyth, Mo., as a civil engineer.
The wedding is planned for June 2 at Forsyth First Baptist Church in Forsyth.
April 15, 2007
Brooks — Riley
Rev. Gary and Jeanne Brooks of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter Kari Ellen Brooks, to Jared Dominique Riley, son of Kent and Kolette Laster of Smyrna, Tenn.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2007 in trumpet performance.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Indepen-dence High School in Independence. He is a Spc. stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and plays euphonium in the Army band.
The wedding is planned for May 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend.
Ritter — Carucci
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Ink of Council Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ritter of Yucaipa, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter Amber Ritter to Christopher Carucci, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carucci of Park. The bride is the granddaughter of Barb Ritter of Great Bend and the late Gene Ritter.
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Council Grove High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a degree in journalism. She is pursuing her master's degree in marketing communications. She is employed by Burns and McDonnell Engineering as a marketing consultant.
Chris is a 1999 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with a degree in political science and in 2005 with a master's degree in urban planning. He is employed by the Downtown Council of Kansas City, Mo., as a project manager and deputy director of the Downtown River Market Community Improvement Districts.
The wedding is planned for May 12 in Kansas City, Mo.
April 8, 2007
Pryor - Essmiller
Gary and Debra Pryor of Manhattan announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Dionne Pryor, to Weston Jay Essmiller, son of Jay and Karla Essmiller of Pawnee Rock and Lesli and Ed Miles of Newton. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Marjorie Pryor of Hutchinson and the late Harold Pryor and Bill and Velma Dickson of Council Grove and the late Louise Dickson. Grandparents of the prospective groom are the late Robert and Grace Essmiller, Beverly Bobbitt of Great Bend and the late Robert Bobbitt and Edward and Jeri Shute of Red Cloud, Neb.
The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Manhattan High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is employed as a first-grade teacher for Shawnee Heights School District in Tecomseh.
The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Great Bend High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in horticulture/landscape design. He is employed by Creative Landscaping in Topeka as an irrigation and landscape supervisor.
The wedding is planned for June 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.
Christopher - Brown
Rick Christopher and Alina Christopher, both of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Christopher, to Clint Brown, son of Cecil and Odessa Brown of Great Bend.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Great Bend High School. She will graduate from Barton County Community College in May. She is employed by USD 428 as a secretary at Riley Elementary School.
The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Great Bend High School. He is employed by Primus Sterilizer.
The wedding is planned for July 21 at First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend.
Hammeke - Schroeter
David and Kathy Hammeke of Belpre announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Hammeke, to Brandon Schroeter, son of Gerald and Jan Schroeter of Bates City, Mo.
The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Larned High School. She will graduate from Kansas State University in May with a bachelor's degree in kiniesiology and human nutrition. She plans to attend physical therapy school in June in Wichita.
The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Odessa High School in Missouri. He will graduate from K-State in May with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology.
The wedding is planned for May 26 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned.
Moore - Smith
Charles and Janice Moore of Otis announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Marie Moore to Dustin Wade Smith, son of Don and Pam Smith of Olmitz.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Otis-Bison High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in marketing from Fort Hays State University. She is employed by Sherwin-Williams and Messenger in Hays.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Otis-Bison High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from FHSU. He is employed by Hometown Brand Center as general manager in Russell.
The wedding is planned for June 2 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Olmitz.
Morgan - Vogel
David Morgan of Derby and Diane Morgan of Larned announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Morgan to Jason Vogel, son of Kim and Lee Vogel of Wichita. She is the granddaughter of Shirley Doll of Lawrence, Wilbur Dirks of Larned, and Ailsa Morgan of Larned and the late William Morgan. He is the grandson of Norman and Berthina Elliott of Kinsley and Harold and Luella Vogel of Wichita.
The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Larned High School. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in print journalism and public relations. She is employed at Glynn Devins Advertising in Overland Park as an account executive.
The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of Spearville High School. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in construction and engineering technology. He is employed at Total Interiors, Inc., in Kansas City as a project manager.
The wedding is planned for Oct. 13 at the Church of the Holy Cross in Overland Park.
Reif - Arunski
Raymond and Anne Reif of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Anne Reif to Matthew Tyler Arunski, son of Alan and Karen Arunski of Wentzville, Mo.
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 2003 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed by USD 231 as a third-grade teacher in Gardner.
The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of Parkway South High School in Manchester, Mo., and a 2003 graduate of North Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in construction engineering. He is employed as a project manager for J.E. Dunn Construction in Kansas City, Mo.
The wedding is planned for June 16 at the Catholic Church of the Ascension in Overland Park.
Boone - Robinson
Dan and Linda Boone of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter Abi