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   Engagements

Molly J. Cripe and Nathanael R. Birt, both of West Lafayette, announce their engagement. Ms. Cripe is the daughter of Mark and Ann Cripe of Delphi. She is a 2004 graduate of Rossville High School and a 2007 graduate of Purdue University. She is a registered veterinary technologist at Purdue University Large Animal Hospital... (click to read more)

Megan Malicoat of Danville and Joshua Adams of Edinburgh announce their engagement. Ms. Malicoat is the daughter of Jerry and Terina Malicoat of Danville. She is a 2002 graduate of Danville High School and is employed at CVS Pharmacy. Mr. Adams is the son of Richard and Donna Adams of Edinburgh... (click to read more)

Leigh Anne Chesnut of West Road 450S and Kenneth Edward Rogoski of West Road 525S announce their engagement. Ms. Chesnut is the daughter of Mark and Laurie Chesnut of Isle of Palms, S.C. She is a 1995 graduate of Purdue University and is working toward a master’s degree in business administration at IUPU Columbus... (click to read more)

Amy Baker of Indianapolis and Grant Hale of Khost, Afghanistan, announce their engagement. Ms. Baker is the daughter of Margaret and Kenn Baker of West Baker Hollow Road and the sister of Joe Baker of Greencastle and Sam Baker of Boston. She is a 2000 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2004 graduate of DePauw University... (click to read more)

Erin Miller and Jared Laur, both of Evansville, announce their engagement. Ms. Miller is the daughter of Joe and Brenda Miller of Parkside Drive and the sister of Alison Walker of Spencer, Andrea Miller of Evansville and Ashley Miller of Columbus. She is a 2000 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana... (click to read more)

Crystal Lockherd and Ryan Field, both of Seymour, announce their engagement. Ms. Lockherd is the daughter of Judith Lee of South Ferguson Road and Edward Lockherd of Columbus. She has a son, Levi Lockherd. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus North High School. Mr. Field is the son of Janet and Marvin Field of Seymour... (click to read more)

Jaclyn Sue Kern and Ryan T. Ferguson, both of Evansville, announce their engagement. Ms. Kern is the daughter of Raymond and Sylvia Kern of Mariah Hill. She is a senior at the University of Evansville, planning to graduate in May with a degree in marketing, and is an intern at Berry Plastics. Mr. Ferguson is the son of Kathy and Mike Hayes of Indianapolis, formerly of Hope... (click to read more)

Melissa Brown and Michael Dwyer, both of West Lafayette, announce their engagement. Ms. Brown is the daughter of Karen and Jim Brown of Fort Wayne and the sister of Amanda, Christina and Jacob Brown. She is a 2002 graduate of Northrup High School and a 2007 graduate of Purdue University, with a degree in education. She is a teacher for Pioneer High School Corp. in Royal Center... (click to read more)

Jessica D. Hill and Jason M. Hansford, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Hill is the daughter of Dana and Bonita Wilson of Nineveh and Jerry and Julie Horn of Vance Street. She is a 2001 graduate of Indian Creek High School and a student at Professional Career Development Institute, majoring in business and psychology...
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Sarah Castetter and Kyndal Hashman, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Castetter is the daughter of Mike Castetter of North Vernon and Anita Zapfe of Columbus. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2005 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and is employed by Columbus Regional Hospital as a registered nurse... (click to read more)

Ashley Baker of Columbus and Caleb Knapp of Mishawaka announce their engagement. Ms. Baker is the daughter of Glenn and Nancy Baker of Columbus and the sister of Allison Knoy and Marcus Brown. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus North High School and plans to graduate in May from Ball State University... (click to read more)

Kim Deckard and Ian Package, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Deckard is the daughter of Wendell and Sonnie Deckard of Imperial Drive. A teacher at Columbus East High School, she is a 2000 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2004 graduate of Purdue University... (click to read more)

Ashley Forshee and Adam Schnier announce their engagement. Ms. Forshee, of Franklin, Ky., is the daughter of Bryan Forshee and Kathy Davis of Franklin. She is a 2003 graduate of Franklin Simpson High School and a 2007 graduate of Western Kentucky University, with a degree in elementary education... (click to read more)

Courtney Morrison and Alan Hashman of Vincent, Alabama, announce their engagement. Ms. Morrison, formerly of North Vernon, is the daughter of Brenda and Gary Lewis of North Vernon and Steve and Veda Morrison of Vincent, and the sister of Miranda Hamilton, Stephanie Zellner, Valerie Galyen, Vanessa Melton and Brad Pierson... (click to read more)

Lindsay Ster and Craig Daniels, both of Weymouth, Mass., announce their engagement. Ms. Ster is the daughter of Daniel and Janice Ster of Tucson, Ariz., and the granddaughter of former Columbus resident Peter Ster. She is a 1998 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with a degree in criminal justice, and is a graduate student at Cambridge College pursuing a master’s degree in counseling... (click to read more)

Sara Campbell and Brandon Short, both of Toledo, Ohio, announce their engagement. Ms. Campbell is the daughter of Jeff and Jeana Campbell of Hope. A 2001 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2004 graduate of Indiana University, she is currently a biomedical science doctoral student at the University of Toledo... (click to read more)

Lindsay Bickel and Erik Anderson, both of Fort Wayne, announce their engagement. Ms. Bickel is the daughter of James and Joan Bickel of Washington Street. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2006 graduate of Denison University, with degrees in biology and English literature... (click to read more)

Alicia Brockman and Dustin Voss, both of Edinburgh, announce their engagement. Ms. Brockman is the daughter of Gobel and Lisa Brockman of Edinburgh. A 2002 graduate of Edinburgh High School and a 2007 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, she is a licensed practical nurse in Columbus and is studying to become a registered nurse... (click to read more)

Christi Schadenfroh and Jason Brown, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Schadenfroh is the daughter of Linda Schadenfroh of Hope and Joe Schadenfroh of Brown County. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Indianapolis. She is employed by Quinco. ... (click to read more)

Julie Boggs of Lexington, Ky., and J.T. Fritsche of Lexington, formerly of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Boggs is the daughter of Eli and Terri Boggs of Lexington and the sister of Betsy and Greg Boggs of Lexington. She is a 2006 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and is employed by Idle Hour Country Club... (click to read more)

Sarah Bright of Peppertree Lane and Aaron Coffman of Pinewood Drive announce their engagement. Ms. Bright is the daughter of William and Joyce Bright of Scottsburg. She is a 2001 graduate of Scottsburg High School and an alumna of Indiana Wesleyan University. She is employed by National City Bank... (click to read more)

Jennifer Kleine and Daniel Smith, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Kleine is the daughter of Richard and Peggy Kleine of Flat Rock Drive. She is a 1998 graduate of Columbus East High School, a 2002 graduate of Indiana University, and a 2007 graduate of Marian College, with a degree in nursing. ... (click to read more)

Weddings

Mark Walters and Samantha Schwader were married at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2007, by the Rev. James Kuchera. A reception followed at Montage in Indianapolis. The couple reside in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Nijola Schwader of Hammond. She is employed at IUPUI... (click to read more)

Scott C. Andrews and Dawn Daugherty were married at 6 p.m. Oct. 8, 2007, at Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The Rev. Daphne Mendeloff officiated. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is client service manager at Reising Radio Partners in Columbus... (click to read more)

Timothy Lord and Cynthia Wilkey were married Feb. 2, 2008, at Community Church of Columbus. Jeffery Boriss conducted the 3 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Golden Corral. The couple reside on Muriel Place. The bride is the daughter of Neal and Marjorie Elliott of Zephyrhills, Fla... (click to read more)

Rodney Ferrenburg and Briana Kestler were married at 10 a.m. Nov. 17, 2007, at Gatlinburg, Tenn. They reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Linda Kestler of Columbus. She is employed by Columbus Township Trustee’s Office...
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Brian Stam and Brittany Moore were married in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony Oct. 27, 2007, at Lowell Baptist Church. The Rev. Glenn Poynter officiated. A reception followed at the church. The couple reside on 13th Street. The bride is the daughter of Michelle Fields of Columbus and Roger Moore of North Vernon... (click to read more)

Michael Baker and Kelly Starewicz were married Sept. 22, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church by John Sichting. A reception followed at The Commons. The couple planned a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico. They reside on Parkview Drive. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Susan Starewicz of Lapwing Drive... (click to read more)

Jeremy A. Kittle and Jennifer L. Shireman were married at 5 p.m. Sept. 15, 2007, at First Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jerry Mielke. A reception followed at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. The couple planned a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico. They reside on Road 200N... (click to read more)

Craig Buck and Robyn Fulkerson were married at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 2007, at Providence Christian Church. Steve Sorenson officiated. A reception followed at Hillview Country Club in Franklin. The couple planned a cruise to Mexico. They reside at Franklin... (click to read more)

Christopher Turean and Katie Carter were married June 23, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Indianapolis. The Rev. Darryn Scheske conducted the 4:30 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed at Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis. The couple reside in Fishers. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Trena Carter of Columbus. She is a first-grade teacher... (click to read more)

Travis Burton and Angela Carnahan were married Oct. 13, 2007, at Scipio United Methodist Church. Lonny Goins conducted the 4:30 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed at Rolling Hills Shrine Club. The couple reside at North Vernon. The bride is the daughter of Donna Carnahan of North Vernon and the late William Carnahan... (click to read more)

Michael Grant Atnip Jr. and Kaitlin Farley were married Oct. 20, 2007, in Houston, Texas. The Rev. K. Dick Kruse solemnized the 6 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed at Southern Plantation Heaven on Earth in Missouri City, Texas. The couple reside in Houston... (click to read more)

Jack Herring and Shirley Fugate were married Jan. 16, 2008, at First Church of God in Madison. The Rev. Charles Justice conducted the 2 p.m. exchange of vows. The bride is a retired registered nurse and the groom is retired from Cummins Inc... (click to read more)

Lt. Craig Kinkade and Amanda Cobb were married Dec. 29, 2007, in Brandon, Fla. A reception followed at Crowne Plaza in Brandon. The couple reside at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The bride is the daughter of Penny and Dave Cobb of Brandon. She is an academic counselor for the United States Air Force... (click to read more)

Anniversaries

Ernest and Joan Murphy of Elizabethtown plan to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with their family. Mr. Murphy and the former Joan Nigh were married at Flat Rock Feb. 22, 1948, by the Rev. Paul Dunn. Mr. Murphy retired from Reliance Electric. Mrs. Murphy is a homemaker... (click to read more)

John and Janet Sue Wyman of Sumpter Trail plan to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a weekend at The Manor of Tabor Hill. Mr. Wyman and the former Janet Sue Jackson were married Feb. 22, 1963, at the home of Mrs. Wyman’s grandmother, by the Rev. Robert Poindexter... (click to read more)

Barry and Marilyn Reuteman of Columbus recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. Reuteman and the former Marilyn Donhost were married Feb. 17, 1968, at First Christian Church by the Rev. Richard Yeaton. Mr. Reuteman is a pharmacist at CVS... (click to read more)

Stanley and Debra Hill of Elizabethtown are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary today. Mr. Hill and the former Debra Good were married Feb. 17, 1973, at Second United Methodist Church in North Vernon by the Rev. James Reese.... (click to read more)

Thomas and Sharon Mick of South Wood Lake Drive recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, given to them by their children. Mr. Mick and the former Sharon Carter were married Jan. 4, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Vernon. Mr. Mick retired from Cummins Inc... (click to read more)

Joe and Ruth Reitman of North Vernon plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their family from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in North Vernon. Mr. Reitman and the former Ruth Coffman Johnson were married Feb. 15, 1958, at St. Mary’s Rectory in North Vernon by the Rev. Omer Eisenman... (click to read more)

Robert and Charlotte Condon of Beam Road recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family. Mr. Condon and the former Charlotte Martin were married Jan. 18, 1958, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church by the Rev. Patrick Gleason. Mr. Condon is self employed at Bob’s Barbershop. Mrs. Condon is a homemaker... (click to read more)

Charles and Marilyn Zink of Shellbark Court planned to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday at an open house given by their children. They also planned a trip to Middlebury. Ms. Bright is the daughter of William and Joyce Bright of Scottsburg. She is a 2001 graduate of Scottsburg High School and an alumna of Indiana Wesleyan University... (click to read more)

Buddy and Gerta Antle of California Street plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 in the reception room at First Christian Church. Mr. Antle and the former Gerta Holbrook were married Feb. 1, 1958, in the chapel at First Christian Church by T.K. Smith... (click to read more)

Charles and Donna Hollenbeck of River Birch Drive recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Hollenbeck and the former Donna Johnson were married Jan. 29, 1983. Mr. Hollenbeck is employed by Cummins Inc. and Mrs. Hollenbeck is a homemaker... (click to read more)

Gary and Sally Gant of East Katey Drive are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. Mr. Gant and the former Sally Pryor were married Feb. 3, 1968, at Ruskin Heights Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Mo., by the Rev. Stuart Patterson... (click to read more)