Mr. and Mrs. John Shimmens, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 15 with a family reunion and dinner at Buzz's Lakeside Inn, Whitehall, Michigan, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kopfer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 31 with an open house at 1316 Fairgrounds Rd., hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple resides in Columbia.
They were attended by Helen and Walter Oakes. He is employed with Bisges Trucking and is also a self-employed farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buschjost, St. Thomas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner with their family. They also have six grandchildren: Gibson, Ramsie, and Vince Tschappler; and Hank, Mac, and Evan Klouzek. They were attended by Martha Kayser Rudolph, Melbourne, Fla.; Delores Hearst Markus, St. Louis; Elizabeth Wirtel Olsen, Deer Park, Wash.; Joseph Bressmer, deceased; Jack Reeder, St. Louis; and David Vogler, deceased. The groom is a 2008 graduate of Lawrence High School, Lawrence, Kan.; a 2012 graduate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Enginerring; and a 2018 graduate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., with a Masters in Civil Engineering. Bella Ella Boutique is an online women's boutique with hand-picked quality, exquisite comfort, and trend-setting styles that are sure to become the defining pieces of your wardrobe. He is currently employed as a Police Officer with the Macon Police Department and a volunteer fireman with the Macon Fire Department, Macon. The groom is the son of Howard and Lisa Hickman, Kirksville. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Karen Backes, Jefferson City. The groomsmen included: Erik Howell, Osage Beach, friend of the couple; Jordan Muff, Osage Beach, brother of the groom; Jacob Schuster, Linn Creek, friend of the couple; Eric Jones, Osage Beach, friend of the couple; Eric Boeckmann, Loose Creek, brother of the bride; and Paul Boeckmann, Loose Creek, brother of the bride. Tom and Janice Pirner, along with Daniel and Norma Rice, announce the engagement of their children, Heather Pirner and Quinten Rice, all of Jefferson City. The best man was Bradley Schrimpf, Jefferson City, friend of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Goldammer have two children: Jeff Goldammer and his wife Judy, Joplin, and Jennifer Allen, Holts Summit. John Schaefer and Mary Twehus were married July 15, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. David Sandbothe, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Talken Sr., Jefferson City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family in the spring of 2019. The groom is the son of Michael and Marlene Kirchner, Lohman. An October 26 wedding is planned at The Wildflower, Eugene. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held May 7 at The Daisy Farm. She is a Senior Auditor with the State of Missouri. A dinner and dance reception followed the ceremony at Millbottoms in Jefferson City. They were attended by Sandy Kay (Strickfaden) Pinkerton, Springfield, Mo. A dinner and dance reception was held at The Millbottom, Jefferson City. The bride was given in marriage by Jeffrey and Pamela Holmberg. James Edward Loethen and Margaret Dee Eickoff were married April 8, 1967, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. The late Msgr. Fr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gier, Russellville, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Nashville, Tenn. and a family celebration in Branson in July. John D. Schrimpf and Gail A. Chaney were married January 7, 1967, at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, Wheaton, Md. They were attended by Judy Callais Schwartzer, Russellville; Ronnie Budnik, Chamois; Sandra Budnik Gruebbeling, Chamois; Leslie Budnik, Linn; Beverly Nichols, Jefferson City; Dennis Thuli, Berger; Barbara Callais Engelbrecht, Benton, Kan.; and Kenny Budnik, Owensville. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City; a 2008 graduate of Bradley University with a Bachelor's degree; and a 2011 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a J.D. The couple is registered at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Dianne Long, Jefferson City, announces the engagement of her daughter, Megan Long, Blue Springs, also the daughter of the late Michael Long, to Lane Brewer, Blue Springs, son of Darrell and Janet Brewer, Myrtle. Monsignor Robert Kurwicki and Reverend Steven Jones performed the double-ring ceremony. Danny and Diane Markway, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Markway, Jefferson City, to Ryan Yuengel, Jefferson City, son of Doug and Carrie Blocker, Washington. The late Rev. She carried a bouquet of ivory roses with baby's breath. The attendants were Brigita Martin, Creve Coeur, friend of the couple; Robyn Schroeder, St. Thomas, sister of the bride; Rebecca Schroeder, St. Thomas, sister of the bride; and Kayla Knight, St. Augustine, Fla., friend of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Verslues, Taos, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today with a Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos, and a brunch at Veits, hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. August Vogler Jr., Jefferson City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an event to be scheduled for a later date. They also have 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Music was provided by Cory Weppner, Eldon, friend of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Southard, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Bryan and Theresa Heckman, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabrielle Elizabeth Heckman, Leawood, Kan., to Josh Aaron Scheuler, Leawood, Kan., son of Aaron and Sherry Scheuler, Eugene. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held February 22 at the Taos Knights of Columbus. He is a digital advertising manager. The groom is the son of Duane and Patsy Helmig, Linn. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jungmeyer, California, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Levi Teeter, Truesdale, nephew of the bride, introduced the bride carrying "Here Comes The Bride" sign. The groom is the son of Pam and Daniel Kennedy, Overland Park, Kan. The groom is a 2008 graduate of St. Elizabeth R-IV High School, St. Elizabeth, and a 2010 graduate of State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, with an Associates in Computer Programming. The bride was homeschooled in Lee's Summit and graduated in 2014. Print Short Sleeve Wrap Dress. She is a Captain in the United States Air Force and a third year resident at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Forck have three children: Keith Forck and his wife Sonya, Jefferson City; Kelly Forck and his wife Teri, Jefferson City; and Kim Barbour and her husband Don, Jamestown. Norman Aherns officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a lace, v-neck gown with a beaded belt and cathedral train. Timothy Joseph Lueckenhoff and Julie Ann Walther were married December 27, 1986, at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. A September 22 wedding is planned at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, Mary's Home. The lectors were Jerry Kraus, Jefferson City, uncle of the bride, and Janel Luck, Jefferson City, aunt of the groom.
A blessing from Monsignor Don Lammers at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on August 26 was received. Fr. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom's parents, was held May 20 at St. Andrews Catholic Church. The Mass servers were Cameron Ashley and Claire Ashley, both of Jefferson City. They also have 14 grandchildren: Alex Gale, Leslie Gale, Gretchen Hansen, Daniel Gale, Jacob Johnson, Rebecca Ernst, Hannah Cahill, Kevin Wells, Sara Gale, James Wells, Madison Edmonds, Amanda Gale, Jordan Edmonds, and Kellen Gale; four great-grandchildren: Mik Hansen, Alexandra Johnson, Harrison Ernest, and Gabe Hansen, and two great-grandchildren on the way. The bride is the daughter of Matt and Anita Pursley, Dawsonville, Ga. She is an Architect at Finkle Williams Architecture. Mr. and Mrs. Werner have three children: Darla Eiken and her husband David Eiken, Jefferson City; Dawn Cremeans and her husband Tom Cremeans, Jefferson City; and Denise Arriola, California. ; Emily Ratcliff, Rogers, Ark. Michael and April McNail, Jefferson City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kasay Marie McNail, Jefferson City, to Michael Wayne Hartman, Jefferson City, son of Karl and Irene Hartman, Hartsburg. The ring bearers were Liam Crocker, son of Tabatha and Darin Crocker, Russellville, and Kalon Wadley, son of Candice Taube and Chris Wadley, Holts Summit, both nephews of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have two children: Stephanie Bishop, Chicago, Ill., and Brian Bishop and his wife Tara, Eugene. The honor attendant was Cassidy Grellner, Jefferson City, friend of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Hamacher, Jefferson City, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary May 18, with a dinner at home, hosted by their family. Ahrens Room. degree. She is an energy scheduler in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Howell have five children: Stacie Howell, Jefferson City; Scott Howell, Jefferson City; Stephanie Rimiller and her husband Matt, Jefferson City; Jay Howell and his wife Rachelle, Jefferson City; and Brad Howell and his wife Blair, Jefferson City. They were attended by Debra Hilke Rowe, Meta; Dan Davis, Decatur, Texas; Robert Van Der Leest, deceased; Kathryn Hilke Walsh, Murdock, Minn.; Margie Kampeter Trippensee, Jefferson City; Dennis Meldrem, deceased; Virginia Hilke Bax, deceased; and David Murphy, deceased. Jerry Volz performed the ceremony. Rev. Rev. The couple is registered at Target, Kohls, and Dillards. Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a family meal hosted by their children. Father I. Medina performed the double-ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Groetsch have three children: Stefan Groetsch and his wife Amy, Poulsbo, Wash.; Daryl Groetsch and his wife Julie, Portland, Ore.; and Heidi Ananthakrishnan and her husband Kal, Santa Monica, Calif. Fr. Mr. and Mrs. Karlos Prosser, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Beau Underwood performed the ceremony. Ashley Reinkemeyer, St. Elizabeth, and Zachary Buechter, Iberia, were married September 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Ewers have 13 children: Theresa Pohlmann, Hermann; Tina Stockman, St. Thomas; James Ewers Jr., Azel, Texas; Suzanne Hunter, Curryville; William Ewers, Lancaster, Calif.; Amy Ewers, Lawrence, Kan.; Maria Fooks, Jefferson City; Anna Rhoads, Clever; Anthony Ewers, state of Kentucky; Mary Ewers, West Plains; John Ewers, Willow Springs; Thomas Ewers, Clarksville, Tenn.; and Christine Ewers, Brookline.