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   Engagements
Sarah Huebschman of Saddle Drive and James Eickmeyer of Franklin announce their engagement. Ms. Huebschman is the daughter of David and Lynda Huebschman of Saddle Drive. A registered nurse at St. Francis Hospital, she is a 1997 graduate of Columbus East High School, a 2002 graduate of Indiana University and a 2005 graduate of Bellarmine University. ... (click to read more)
Elizabeth Pauline Zinsser and Steven Michael Meents, both of Beavercreek, Ohio, announce their engagement. Ms. Zinsser is the daughter of Barbara and Harry Zinsser Jr. of Melbourne, Fla., and is employed by Cornerstone Research Group in Dayton, Ohio. She is a graduate of Merritt Island Christian School... (click to read more)
Emma Marie Pitman of Des Moines, Iowa, and Andrew Wilson Harmon of Ottumwa, Iowa, announce their engagement. Ms. Pitman is the daughter of Bob and Judy Pitman of East State Street and has a sister, Cassie. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2007 graduate of Ball State University... (click to read more)
Emily Hart and Erik Nelson, both of Greenwood, announce their engagement. Ms. Hart is the daughter of Joseph and Carolyn Hart of Kennedy Circle. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and is employed as a Spanish teacher in Indianapolis... (click to read more)
Daphne Foster and Brandon Davis, both of Pine Ridge Drive, announce their engagement. Ms. Foster, the daughter of Doug Foster and Cheryl Foster, both of Brownstown, is a 2004 graduate of Brownstown Central High School and is a psychology major at IUPU Columbus. She is employed at Jackson County Co-op... (click to read more)
Lorien Rae Konetzka and Jason Henderson, both of Nashville, announce their engagement. Ms. Konetzka is the daughter of Kevin and Karyn Konetzka of Hope, and has a son, Jaedon. She is a 1997 graduate of Hauser High School, a 2004 graduate of Indiana University, and is employed by Childhood Connections... (click to read more)
Cindy Holzhausen of Marilyn Street and John Smock of Edinburgh announce their engagement. Ms. Holzhausen is the daughter of Mike and Nancy Holzhausen of Greenfield. A 1993 graduate of Mount Vernon High School in Fortville and a 1997 and 1999 graduate of the University of Indianapolis... (click to read more)
Nina M.L. Guinn and Clayton P. Franke, both of Seymour, announce their engagement. Ms. Guinn is the daughter of Larry and Linda Guinn of Seymour. She is a 2002 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2006 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College. She is employed by Starbucks Coffee Co. Mr. Franke is the son of... (click to read more)
Carol Sproessig of Pennsylvania Street and Craig Brinkman of Indianapolis announce their engagement. Ms. Sproessig is the daughter of Tim and Betsy Sproessig of Columbus. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2008 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in interior design... (click to read more)
Kirsten Balmer of Snead’s Ferry, N.C., and Kristopher Shores of Camp Lejuene, N.C., announce their engagement. Ms. Balmer is the daughter of Alvin and Paulette Balmer of Edinburgh. She is a 1998 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2001 graduate of Brunswick Community College... (click to read more)
Morgan Mosteller and Bryan Hunter, both of Elizabethtown, announce their engagement. Ms. Mosteller is the daughter of Roy Mosteller of North National Road and Marty Thomas of East Legal Tender Road. She is a 2006 graduate of Columbus East High School and is a homemaker. Mr. Hunter is the son of... (click to read more)
Jacquelyn Michele Gaines of Greensburg and Bradley Allen Johnston announce their engagement. Ms. Gaines is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gaines of Greensburg. She is a 2006 graduate of Taylor University and is a sixth-grade teacher at Westfield Intermediate School in Westfield. Mr. Johnston is the son... (click to read more)
Beth Matern of North Vernon and Jared Krawczyk of Elizabethtown announce their engagement. Ms. Matern is the daughter of James Matern and Anita Matern, both of North Vernon. She is a 2002 graduate of Jennings County High School and is a veterinary technician student at Purdue University School... (click to read more)

   Weddings
Raymond Snow and Nikki Kaisher were married at 4:30 p.m. June 7, 2008, at First Christian Church. Tim Dillingham officiated. A reception followed at Factory 12 Event Loft. The couple reside in Louisville, Ky. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Patsy Kaisher of North Road 410E. She is a corporate recruiter... (click to read more)
Josh Garris and Jill Hamm were married June 28, 2008, at Simmons Winery. The Rev. Dale Goddard solemnized the 6:30 p.m. exchange of vows. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Cathy Hamm of Edinburgh. She is employed by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp... (click to read more)
Kris Weiby and Leslie Scheidt were married June 28, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Bauman solemnized the 4:30 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed at Chateau de Pique Winery in Seymour. The couple reside in Chanhassen, Minn. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Jill Scheidt... (click to read more)
Logan Wayne Anderson and Crystal Nicole Adkins were married Aug. 2, 2008, at Belmont. The Rev. Bob Cannon conducted the 10 a.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of John and Julie Adkins of Columbus. She is employed by Doctor’s Park... (click to read more)
Michael Dwyer and Melissa Brown were married July 19, 2008, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. The Rev. Jason Freiberger officiated at the 12:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at The Landmark in Fort Wayne. The couple reside in West Lafayette. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Karen Brown... (click to read more)
Jason Brown and Stephanie Harris were married at 2 p.m. Aug. 2, 2008, at Back to Nature Cabins in Bloomington. David Christian officiated. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside in Clifford. The bride is the daughter of Joan and Tim Law of Clifford. She is employed by R&R Technologiesl... (click to read more)
James “Robbie” Perkins and Kymber Etchison were married at 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2008, at Bartholomew County Courthouse by Judge Stephen Heimann. The couple reside on North Lincoln Village Drive. The bride is the daughter of Angela and Chris Cooper of Spring Drive and Mark and Karen Etchison... (click to read more)
Dustin Crabtree and Molly Cleland were married at 1:30 p.m. July 20, 2008, at Deer Park Manor in Bloomington by David Burnett. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Linda Cleland of Columbus. The groom is the son of Jay and Michelle Crabtree of Westport... (click to read more)
Corey Nentrup and Candice Hampton were married at 4:30 p.m. May 3, 2008, at First Christian Church. Scott Stewart officiated. A reception followed at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Pavilion. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Valerie and Steve Douglas. She is a full-time student... (click to read more)
Ward Witte and Betsy Crandall were married at 5:30 p.m. June 21, 2008, at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis. The Rev. Quentin Small officiated. A reception followed the wedding. The couple reside in Broad Ripple. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Nancy Crandall of Greenwood. She is employed by Blue River Dental... (click to read more)
Richard C. Nelson and Donna J. Munn Dobbs were married May 10, 2008, in an outdoor wedding in Brown County. The Rev. Jeremy Sweet officiated at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Tipton Lakes Clubhouse. The couple planned a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii. They reside in Columbus... (click to read more)
Jeremy Fields and Amanda Hughes were married July 24, 2008, in Columbus. The couple reside in Kokomo. The bride is the daughter of Randie and Marie Danhauer of Prince’s Lakes. She is a student. The groom is the son of Beckie Fields and Mark Fields, both of Columbus. He is a U.S. Marine... (click to read more)
Robert Stevens and Denise Seale-Hall were married July 18, 2008, in Miami, Fla. Viviana Sarno conducted the 5 p.m. ceremony. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Dennis and Joyce Seale of Hope. She is a CNA. The groom is the son of Ron and Barbara Stevens of Indianapolis... (click to read more)
Kyndal Hashman and Sarah Castetter were married at 6:30 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Nashville United Methodist Church. Wade Compton officiated. A reception followed at The Seasons Lodge. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Michael Castetter of North Vernon and Anita Zapfe... (click to read more)
Thomas T. Lyons and Sarah W. Conrad were married May 24, 2008, at Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. James A. Seddon officiated at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the church. The couple reside on Triangle Court. The bride is the daughter of Rebecca J. Conrad of Columbus and Terry E. Conrad... (click to read more)
Daniel Steven Henry and Jennifer Lynn Fox were married July 12, 2008, at Donner Park. Donna L. Branom conducted the 2 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the American Legion. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Janet and William Benedict of Greenfield and the late Philip E. Fox... (click to read more)
Matthew Moats and Michelle Vails were married May 17, 2008, at Hope Moravian Church. The Rev. Kerry Kraus solemnized the 4:30 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building. The couple reside on Brookside Drive. The bride is the daughter of Monte and Janet... (click to read more)
Barry Winters and Melissa Eaken were married at 12:30 p.m. July 12, 2008, in Las Vegas. The couple reside in Scipio. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Beth Cornett of Scipio. She is employed by Developmental Services, Inc. The groom is the son of Leon Winters of Columbus and Joyce Winters of Hagerstown... (click to read more)
Dustin Voss and Alicia Brockman were married March 15, 2008, at Whosoever Will Community Church in Edinburgh. Rodney Burton and Gobel Brockman conducted the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Timbergate Golf Course. The couple reside in Edinburgh. The bride is the daughter of Gobel and Lisa... (click to read more)

   Anniversaries
Buddy and Brenda Tempest of East Road 265N plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Aug. 31. Mr. Tempest and the former Brenda Sherfick were married Aug. 30, 1958, at Englewood Baptist Church in Bedford by the Rev. Richard Kern. Mr. Tempest retired in 1996 after working 40 years... (click to read more)
Wilford and Jennie Lutes of Pearl Street plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their family and friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Masonic Temple, 4131 Rocky Ford Road. Mr. Lutes and the former Jennie Goll were married Aug. 23, 1958, at Round Lake Community Church... (click to read more)
Don and Sharon Voelz of West Georgetown Road plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today at a garden party to be given by their family. Mr. Voelz and the former Sharon Carr were married Aug. 23, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. V. Paul Heine. Mr. Voelz is a retired farmer and bus driver for Bartholomew... (click to read more)
Steve and Vicki Salo of Timber Ridge are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary today. Mr. Salo and the former Vicki Blackshear were married Aug. 24, 1973, in Detroit. Mr. Salo is employed by Viking Networks. Mrs. Salo is employed by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. The couple have three children... (click to read more)
Robert and Cloris Hook of Elizabethtown plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Wilson Chapel Church Family Life Center in Elizabethtown. Mr. Hook and the former Cloris Staggs were married Aug. 29, 1958, at Wilson Chapel Church... (click to read more)
Leonard and Glenna Phelps of Caldwell Place plan to celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary with a southern trip. Mr. Phelps and the former Glenna Correll were married Aug. 26, 1950, at the Church of God. Mr. Phelps retired in 1996 from Cosco where he worked for 46 years. Mrs. Phelps retired in 1995... (click to read more)
Don and Sandi Schnier of Westport celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. Schnier and the former Sandi Cathey Tetrick were married Aug. 19, 1978, at First Lutheran Church by the Rev. D. James Kuchera. Mr. Schnier retired from Ceraland. Mrs. Schnier is an Avon representative... (click to read more)
The Rev. Jerry and Ileen Crouse of Shelbyville plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their children and grandchildren from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at West Street United Methodist Church, 629 S. West St. in Shelbyville. The Rev. Crouse and the former Ileen Stephens were married Aug. 24... (click to read more)
Phillip and Jean Prebeck of Paddington Drive celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their family Saturday at Columbus Alliance Church. Mr. Prebeck and the former Jean Shoemaker were married Aug. 29, 1948, at Nigh Chapel Methodist Church in Levingston, Ill., by the Rev. Edward McKee... (click to read more)
Leon and Janice Sullivan of Columbus recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter. Mr. Sullivan and the former Janice Hardin were married July 3, 1958, at Ogilville United Brethren Church by the Rev. William Byrum. Mr. Sullivan retired from farming in 1993 and from Southern Roofing... (click to read more)
Kenneth and Linda Bryant of North Dellasburg Road celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. Mr. Bryant and the former Linda Barwick were married Aug. 2, 1968, at First United Methodist Church by David Shepherd. Mr. Bryant is retired from Cummins Inc. and is employed by PMG... (click to read more)
Ben and Carol Broughton of East Deer Run plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children at 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at Tannehill Clubhouse. Mr. Broughton and the former Carol Taylor were married Aug. 14, 1958, at Mount Vernon, Ky., by the Rev. Cecil Roundtree... (click to read more)
Ronald and Linda Hoevener of Elizabethtown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise family weekend hosted by their children. Mr. Hoevener and the former Linda Scheidt were married Aug. 3, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. V. Paul Heine. Mr. Hoevener retired from Cummins Inc... (click to read more)
Jack and Debra Greene of Edinburgh plan to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their family and church family at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Apostolic Gospel Church, 5557 E. Indiana 44 in Franklin. Mr. Greene and the former Debra Champion were married Aug. 11, 1978, at the home of... (click to read more)
Ron and Colleen Lucas of Westport plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Westport Community Building. Mr. Lucas and the former Colleen Quick were married Aug. 11, 1958, at United Methodist Church in Indianapolis by the Rev. Charles Holmes... (click to read more)
Carl and Carol Banks of South U.S. 31 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with their family and with trips to Yellowstone National Park and Alaska in June. Mr. Banks and the former Carol Joan Linn were married Aug. 2, 1958, at White Creek Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Ely... (click to read more)