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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Engagements

Cochran-Kilker (05/16/12)
Ashley Ann Cochran, of Garland, Neb., and Jason Timothy Kilker, of Le Mars, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Ashley is the daughter of Kim Cochran, of Seward, Neb., and Paul Cochran, of Garland, Neb. Jason is the son of Tim and Christi Kilker, of Le Mars...
Claussen-Sitzmann (05/16/12)
Nicole Marie Claussen and Gary Alan Sitzmann, of Le Mars, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Nichole is the daughter of Terry and Lori Claussen, of Le Mars. Gary is the son of Paul and Barb Sitzmann of Le Mars. The couple is planning a 3 p.m. ceremony Aug. 25, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The reception will be held at the Le Mars Convention Center, Lower Level, with a social hour from 4-5 p.m. and reception and dance to follow...
Stevenson-Ahlers (05/09/12)
Drew and Donna Stevenson, of Merrill, and Keith and Cindy Ahlers, of Remsen, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their childen, Jennifer Jean Stevenson and Craig Ervin Ahlers, both of Le Mars. The couple is planning a 4 p.m. ceremony July 14, 2012, at the United Methodist Church of Le Mars. The reception and dance will follow at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen...
Te Brink-Phillips (05/09/12)
Jeff and Mikkel Te Brink, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jaclyn Marissa, of Le Mars, and Kirk Christian Phillips, of Vermillion, S.D. He is the son of Bob and Dixie Phillips of Omaha, Neb., and the late Nancy Phillips...
Hegstad-Fischer (05/02/12)
Emily Fay Hegstad, of Sanborn, and Nathan John Fischer, of Le Mars, announce their engagement. Emily is the daughter of the Rev. Gary and Julie Hegstad, of Sanborn. Nathan is the son of Gloria Fischer, of Le Mars, and Steve Fischer, of Tartu, Estonia...
Hutchinson-Conley (05/02/12)
Dan and Ramona Hutchinson, of Hillsboro, Ore., and Joel and Lori Conley, of Merrill, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Stephanie Hutchinson, of Hillsboro, and Jacob Conley, of Merrill. The couple is planning a 3 p.m. ceremony July 7, 2012, at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in North Plains, Ore. A reception for family and friends will be held July 21 in Merrill...
Plantz-Syslo (05/02/12)
Larry and Jackie Plantz, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Emily Ann Plantz, and Raymond Lee Syslo, both of Le Mars. He is the son of Gerald and Angie Thompson of Onawa, and Tony Syslo, of Omaha, Neb. The couple is planning a June 23, 2012, wedding at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The reception will be held at the Willow Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall at 5:30 p.m...
Schneider-Harvey (05/02/12)
John and Carol Schneider, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jo Ellen Schneider, of Le Mars, and Shawn Harvey, of Orange City. He is the son of Karen and Milt McPike and Dale Harvey, all of Orange City. The couple is planning an outdoor ceremony May 26, 2012. The reception will be held at the Willow Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall...
Carin-Van Der Vliet (04/25/12)
Jennifer Ann Carin and Christopher Dwayne Van Der Vliet, of Hull, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Jennifer is the daughter of Gary and Mary Carin, of Barnesville,w Ohio, and Laura and Fred Wagaman, of Oxford. Chris is the son of Brian and Melody Van Der Vliet, of Hull...
McDaniel-Buss (04/25/12)
Lynn and LaNette Buss, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son, Harry Jacob Buss, and Sara Lynn Margaret McDaniel, both of Ketchikan, Alaska. Sara is the daughter of Shawna Anderson and Bryan McDaniel, both of Port Huron, Mich...
Saigh-Hummel (04/18/12)
Tim Saigh of Council Bluffs, Diane Saigh of Gretna, Neb., William Hummel of Westfield and Margaret Tentinger of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Holly Ann Saigh and William Derek Hummel, Gretna, Neb. The couple is planning a 2 p.m. ceremony June 16, 2012, in Gretna...
Friederichsen-Bunjes (04/18/12)
Kirk and Kathy Friedrichsen, of Holstein, and Jeff and Carol Bunjes, of Alta, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Kirstie and Wes. Kirstie is the granddaughter of Gerald Morton, of Le Mars, and Jo Ann Friedrichsen, of Holstein. Wes is the grandson of Margret Bunjes, of Le Mars, Darvin and Jane Petersen, of Le Mars...
Burge-Schulz (04/18/12)
Carrie Burge and Todd Schulz of Le Mars announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The couple will exchange vows Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Le Mars. Immediately following the ceremony the reception and dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Le Mars...
Morton-Proehl (04/12/12)
Tiereny and Jerry Morton, of Calumet, and Randy Boetger, of Remsen, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashley Morton, of Sheldon, and Chris Proehl, of Sheldon. He is the son of Mark and Jean Proehl, of Archer. The couple is planning a July 14, 2012, wedding in Primghar...
Betsworth-Huxhold (04/11/12)
Lori Betsworth, of Omaha, Neb., announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Vanessa Betsworth, of Omaha, and Brian Huxhold, also of Omaha. He is the son of Dave and Betty Huxhold, of Omaha. The couple will exchange vows June 22, 2012, at the Livestock Exchange Building in Omaha. The reception will be held at the LIvestock Exchange Building...
Colling-Livermore (04/11/12)
Dan Colling and Julie Colling, of Remsen, and Jim and Mary Livermore, of Le Mars, announce the engagement of their children, Roxanne Colling and Nick Livermore, both of Cedar Falls. The couple is planning a ceremony at 1:20 p.m. May 26, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen. The reception will follow at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen...
Dwyer-Fett (04/11/12)
Julie Dwyer and Jeff Fett, both of Woodbury, Minn., announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Julie is the daughter of Joe and Jean Dwyer of Iowa City. Jeff is the son of Margaret Fett of Maplewood, Minn., and the late Pastor Larry Fett, both former Le Mars residents...
Messner-Dirksen (04/11/12)
Trudy and Jeff Theisen, of Bellevue, Mark Messner, of Cedar Rapids, and George and Janet Dirksen of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Paige Messner and Scott Dirksen, both of Batesville, Ark. The couple is planning a June 9, 2012, wedding ceremony at Stonehaven Barn in DeSoto, Iowa. Immediately following the ceremony the reception will be held at Stonehaven Barn in DeSoto...
Alons-Ohrlund (04/04/12)
Doug and Kathy Alons of Orange City, Scott and Sandy Guy, of Hubbard, and Curt and Erin Ohrlund, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Megan Alons and Kevin Ohrlund of Des Moines. The couple is planning a May 26, 2012, ceremony at First Reformed Church in Orange City. The reception will be at Sioux Golf & Country Club in Alton immediately following the ceremony...
Den Herder-Donlin (04/04/12)
Robert and Suzanne Den Herder of Sioux Center announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Den Herder of Sioux Center and Michael Donlin of Yankton, S.D. He is the son of the late Francis Donlin. The couple is planning a 4 p.m. ceremony May 12, 2012, at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, with the reception at 6 p.m. at Valley Banquet Hall in Rock Valley...
Goodchild-Loftus (04/04/12)
Clark and Jolynn Goodchild, of Le Mars, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amber, of Boise, Idaho, and Patrick Loftus, also of Boise. He is the son of Terry and Nancy Loftus of Eagle, Idaho. Amber and Patrick are planning a 5:30 p.m. ceremony June 1, 2012, at the CW Moore Park in Boise. The 6:30 p.m. reception and dance will follow at the CW Moore Penthouse...
Leekley-Boggs (03/28/12)
Bill and Sherry Leekley, of Kingsley, and Jerry and Shelley Boggs, of Anthon, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Rachel Leekley, of Kingsley and Nathan Boggs, of Anthon. The couple is planning a July 14, 2012, wedding at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City. The reception will be held at Bev's on the River...
Sitzmann-Zimmerman (03/28/12)
Ted and Betty Sitzmann, of Kingsley, and Wes and Jan Zimmerman, of Burlington, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Kelli Sitzmann and Ryan Zimmerman, of Waterloo. The couple will be married June 15, 2012, in a ceremony at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Waterloo...
Suggitt-Ruden (03/28/12)
April Suggitt and Patrick Ruden, of Remsen, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. April is the daughter of Dianna Suggitt of Sioux City and Russell Suggitt of Omaha, Neb. Patrick is the son of Paul and Denise Ruden of Oyens. The couple is planning a 2 p.m. ceremony April 14, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen. The reception will be held at the KC Hall in Le Mars...