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   Engagements

Melissa Fischer of Delphos, Ohio, and Joel Philippsen of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Fischer is the daughter of Donna and Tony Fischer of Delphos. She is a 2003 graduate of St. John’s High School and a 2006 graduate of Ball State University, and is currently working toward a master’s degree in speech pathology... (click to read more)

Megan Lynn Siddens and Alonzo Gardner Shoaf, both of Mason, Ill., announce their engagement. Ms. Siddens is the daughter of Anthony and Karen Siddens of Mason and the granddaughter of Patricia and Donald Siddens Jr. of Mason. She is a 2003 graduate of Altamont High School in Illinois and a 2007 graduate... (click to read more)

Kara Kitch of Franklin and Kevin Anderson of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Kitch is the daughter of Kevin and Cailetta Kitch of Trafalgar. She is a 2002 graduate of Indiana University and is employed by Major Hospital. Mr. Anderson is the son of Ray and Cheri Anderson of Columbus... (click to read more)

Holly Maschino and Jeff Fields, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Maschino is the daughter of Joe and Linda Maschino of Seymour. She is a 2001 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2005 graduate of Indiana University and is employed by Blue and Company in Seymour... (click to read more)

Erica Haley and Justin Gerken, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Haley is the daughter of Ron Haley of Fenton, Mich., and Lorrie Bolen of El Segundo, Calif. She is a 1996 graduate of El Segundo High School and is employed as director of sales for Courtyard by Marriott-Columbus Tipton Lakes... (click to read more)

Candace Deckard and Brian Doll, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Deckard is the daughter of John and Darlene Deckard of Hope. She is a 1993 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2000 graduate of Purdue University, and is now a second- grade teacher at Rockcreek Elementary... (click to read more)

Margo Dawn Williams and Frank Alvin Andrews, both of Edinburgh, announce their engagement. Ms. Williams is the daughter of Dwane and Cindy Williams of Edinburgh. She is a 2003 graduate of Columbus North High School and plans to graduate in May from Purdue University, with a teaching degree... (click to read more)

Abigail Kelly and Ashley James Smith, both of Indianapolis, announce their engagement. Ms. Kelly is the daughter of James and Teresa Kelly of Columbus and the sister of Jessica and Patrick Kelly. A 2004 graduate of DePauw University, she is a former health educator and outreach worker with the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa... (click to read more)

Kelly Burkhart and Matthew Holley, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Burkhart is the daughter of Ron and Diana Burkhart of Columbus. She is a 2004 graduate of Indiana University and is employed by Columbus Police Department. Mr. Holley is the son of Gary and Irene Holley of Taylorsville... (click to read more)

Kristal C. Gilbert of Carolina Street and Jason A. Lindsey of Cincinnati announce their engagement. Ms. Gilbert is the daughter of Allen and Amber Gilbert of Columbus. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2007 graduate of Ivy Tech in Lafayette with an associate’s degree in medical assisting... (click to read more)

Kristen Reuter of Deerfield Place and Joshua Horn of Greenwood announce their engagement. Ms. Reuter is the daughter of Karen and Derek Reuter of Deerfield Place. She is a 2000 graduate of Palm Springs High School in Palm Springs, Calif., and is a human resources/ payroll coordinator at United Natural Foods... (click to read more)

Nicole Tedder and Chad Miller, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Tedder is the daughter of Vickie Tedder and Johnny Tedder, and the sister of Aleah Tedder. She is a 2006 graduate of Hauser High School and is a dental assistant in the office of Dr. John Harker. Mr. Miller is the son of Tom and Sandy Miller... (click to read more)

Lindsay Shirk of East Spring Drive and Bryce Fields of Ohio Street announce their engagement. Ms. Shirk is the daughter of Leroy and Karen Shirk of East Spring Drive. She is a 2006 graduate of Columbus East High School and is employed by Christopher & Banks clothing store. Mr. Fields is the son of Melvin and Connie Frazier... (click to read more)

Rebekah Hurless of West Road 400N and Shane Yates of Edinburgh announce their engagement. Ms. Hurless is the daughter of John and Diane Hurless. A 2002 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2006 graduate of Indiana University, she is a teacher at Mount Healthy Elementary School... (click to read more)

Sarah Richart and Matthew Whipker, both of Seymour, announce their engagement. Ms. Richart is the daughter of Charles and Roberta Montgomery of Seymour and the late Bernie Richart. She is a 2003 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Evansville. She is employed by... (click to read more)

Leanne Abadilla and Brandon Anderson, both of Carson, Calif., announce their engagement. Ms. Abadilla is the daughter of Marcelino and Mary Ann Abadilla of Carson. She is a 2005 graduate of California State University at Long Beach, with a degree in business administration... (click to read more)

Elizabeth Marie Headlee of Willa Way and Daniel Lee Gorbett of Seymour announce their engagement. Ms. Headlee is the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Headlee of Willa Way and the sister of Robert Headlee of Columbus. She is a 2006 graduate of Columbus North High School and is a homemaker... (click to read more)

Susan Elaine Driver and Jason Douglas Ziegler, both of Philadelphia, announce their engagement. Ms. Driver is the daughter of Hall and Annette Driver of Mallard Point and the sister of Tom G. Driver. She is a 1997 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2001 graduate of Indiana University with degrees in French... (click to read more)

Christina Leanne “Christy” Shehan of Enon, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, and Jerry Lee Reed Jr. of Enon announce their engagement. Ms. Shehan is the daughter of Jerry and Brenda Jacobson of Columbus and Terry Shehan, also of Columbus, and the sister of Kirsten and Casey Shehan and Matthew Jacobson... (click to read more)

Brittanie A. Webb and Justin Holland, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Webb is the daughter of Sue and Tom Sisk of Tampa, Fla., and James Dailey of Louisville, Ky. She is a 2003 graduate of Fairdale High School in Louisville. Mr. Holland is the son of Betty Holland of Richmond, Ky... (click to read more)

Cerissa Choung and Thomas J. Marsh, both of Indianapolis, announce their engagement. Ms. Choung is the daughter of George and Donna Choung of Indianapolis and the sister of Janine Choung. She is a 2005 graduate of Broad Ripple High School and attends Hanover College. Mr. Marsh is the son of Mike and Bev Marsh... (click to read more)

Christina Terry and Kristopher Bush, both of Springfield, Mo., announce their engagement. Ms. Terry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Terry of Winter Haven, Fla., and the sister of Laura, Mary, Hannah and Samuel Terry and Michelle Schantz. She is a student at Baptist Bible College and is employed by Joann Fabric... (click to read more)

Laurie Musgrave and Jeremiah Abplanalp, both of Highland Ranch, Colo., announce their engagement. Ms. Musgrave is the daughter of Les and Janet Musgrave of Centennial, Colo. She is a 2000 graduate of Arapaho High School in Denver and a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame University, with a degree in marketing... (click to read more)

Weddings

Anthony Miller and Windee Elrod were married April 16, 2008, at Whosoever Will Community Church in Edinburgh. The Rev. Lewis Burton conducted the 11 a.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the couple’s home in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Anita Elrod of Hope. She is employed by Emcon Tec... (click to read more)

Chris Robinson and Angie Daly were married April 11, 2008, in Columbus. Judge Chris Monroe conducted the 4 p.m. ceremony. The couple reside on Sycamore Street. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Dan Schible of Fort Wayne. She is a nurse. The groom is the son of Ron Robinson and Deb Scott of Columbus... (click to read more)

Joshua Adams and Megan Malicoat were married in a 6 p.m. ceremony March 15, 2008, at Valle Vista Golf Club in Greenwood. The reside in Edinburgh. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Terina Malicoat of Danville. The groom is the son of Richard and Donna Adams of Edinburgh... (click to read more)

Ronnie Stapleton and Debbie Pearson were married April 4, 2008, at Whosoever Will Community Church in Edinburgh. David Stephenson conducted the 7 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Maxine Pearson and the late Robert Pearson. She is employed at Toyota. The groom is the son of Mayme Stapleton... (click to read more)

Samson Khurshid and Jennifer Bridwell were married Dec. 15, 2007, at The Crossing Ministry Center. G. Hywel Thomas conducted the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at The Commons. The couple reside in Seattle. The bride is the daughter of Betty and Charles Bridwell of Schooner Court. She is employed as a nanny... (click to read more)

Shane Hardin and Aubrey Trotter were married at noon March 15, 2008, at Little Log Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. A reception was held at Bartholomew County Senior Center. The couple planned a wedding trip to Asheville, N.C., and Gatlinburg. They reside on 25th Street. The bride is the daughter of Susan Hurt... (click to read more)

Anniversaries

Jack and Marlene Chestnut of Chestnut Court plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their daughters from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Donner Center. Mr. Chestnut and the former Marlene Sharon Olson were married April 26, 1958, at Centenary Methodist Church in Terre Haute..... (click to read more)

Keith and Wilma Robinson of Columbus plan to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children and grandchildren from 2 to 4 p.m. May 3 at Bartholomew County Senior Center. Mr. Robinson and the former Wilma Galyan were married May 7, 1948, in Columbus. They are retired..... (click to read more)

Lee and Kay Tieche of River Road recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Tieche and the former Kay Burke were married April 16, 1983, at Pawnee United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Chapman. Mr. Tieche is employed by Cummins Inc. Mrs. Tieche is employed by Columbus Internal Medicine..... (click to read more)

Roger and Jan Banister of Towhee Drive recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house hosted by Denise and John Kocur and Cleo and Bill Banister. Mr. Banister and the former Jan Sherman were married April 16, 1983, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in St. Charles, Ill., by the Rev. Stephen St. Jules... (click to read more)

Pete and Rita Hall of East 15th Street planned to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their family April 19 at First Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Hall and the former Rita Gill were married April 24, 1948, at the church parsonage by the Rev. Morris Scutt. Mr. Hall retired from Cinergy. Mrs. Hall retired... (click to read more)

Norman and Mary Belle Barr of 12th Street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a dinner with family and friends. Mr. Barr and the former Mary Belle Poole were married April 5, 1958, at East Columbus Christian Church by James E. Myers. Mr. Barr retired from Columbus Police Department... (click to read more)

Larry and Delora Antle of Cottonwood Court South plan to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children and grandchildren. Mr. Antle and the former Delora Wilson were married April 14, 1973, at United Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Crawford Coon... (click to read more)

Valentine “Val” and Thelma Karr of Falcon Drive planned to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mr. Karr and the former Thelma Clements were married April 4, 1953, at First Christian Church by the Rev. T.K. Smith. Mr. Karr retired from Cummins Inc. and Mrs. Karr from ArvinMeritor... (click to read more)

The Rev. Garland and Loredith “Bea” Rudd of North Vernon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their children from 1 to 4 p.m. April 19 at Cedar Creek Community Church in Osgood. The Rev. Rudd and the former Loredith “Bea” Nickell were married April 17, 1948, in Cannel City... (click to read more)

Joe and Kathy Bush of Hope recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Mr. Bush and the former Kathy Fiesbeck were married March 31, 1973, at Petersville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Miller. Mr. Bush is employed at Bush’s Market. Mrs. Bush is employed by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation... (click to read more)