Announcements
Engagement — Froemming/Bell
Mark and Sandy Froemming, Erie, and Dr. Kenneth and Dee Williams, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Froemming, Chanute, to Ryan Bell, Lansing, son of Ray and Karen Bell, Lansing. Froemming is a 2000 graduate of Humboldt High School. She is employed as a dental assistant with Chanute Family Dental. Bell is a 1999 graduate of Lansing High School. He attended Cowley County Community College and Wichita State Unive...
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Haight - Vogelsberg
Megan Nicole Haight and Andrew John Vogelsberg exchanged wedding vows June 7, 2008, at Marysville Berean Church. Pastor Joel Barber officiated the double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Mark and LuAnn Haight, Chanute. The groom’s parents are David and Sharon Vogelsberg, Home. Kristen Larson, Scandia, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Abby Haight, Olathe, sister-in-law of the bride; Crystal Edmonds, Topeka; Alleigh Haight, C...
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Stowell-Wiford
Haley Necole Stowell and Kyle Ralph Eugine Wiford were married on June 14 at the Brown Mansion in Coffeyville. Pastor Matt Newton officiated the 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Richard Stowell and Crista and Clint Stover, all of Parsons. The groom is the son of Glen and Sharon Wiford of Miami, Okla. Mallory Brees, Parsons, was the maid of honor. Whitney Stowell and Lauren Cleaveland, sisters of the bride, Sherie Gree...
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Blanchard - Vargas
Sue Griffith, Humboldt, Rick Blanchard, Iola, Maria Rosario Ramirez and Hector Vargas, Santa Cruz De Juventino Rosas Guanajuato, Mexico, announce the engagement of their children, Destinie Blanchard and Rusbel Vargas, both of Iola. The bride-elect is employed as a personal care attendant. She is the stepdaughter of the late John Griffith. The groom-elect is employed as a roofer. A private ceremony will be held Aug. 14. A reception for frie...
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Wire - Murry
Kent and Linda Wire and Steve and Kim Murry, all of Chanute, announce the engagement of their children, Jory Wire and Zack Murry, both of Chanute. The bride-elect is a biology education major at Pittsburg State University. She will graduate in Winter 2009. The groom-elect is employed with The Colorado Rockies. The wedding will be Dec. 27 at Ambassador Christian Church.
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Lardy - Burnett
Dick and Deb Williams, Cherryvale, Steve and Jeannie Lardy, Altamont, Jesse and Debbie Burnett, Erie, and Mike and Dixie Tucker, Wichita, announce the engagement of their children, Gina Lardy and David Burnett, both of Erie. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Cherryvale High School. The groom-elect is a 1999 graduate of Erie High School and a 2000 graduate of Southeast Kansas Technical and Vocational School. He is employed with Dart Energy...
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Cox - Bowman
Ashley Janae Cox and Nicholas David Bowman were married Saturday, May 24, 2008, at First United Church, Chanute. The Rev. John Martin and Pastor Larry Myers presided over the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Debbie Cox, Chanute. The groom is the son of David and Sherry Bowman, Rock. Jenell Cox, sister of the bride, Chanute, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Diane Schaller, Lenexa, Stephanie Scott, Augusta, Marcie...
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Birth — Palet
Clayton and Janae Palet, Chanute, announce the birth of their daughter, Josie Lee Palet. Welcoming Josie home were her sisters, Brittney, 10, and Gracie, 2. They are the granddaughters of Mike and Jennifer Wimsett, Chanute, Harry Palet, Buffalo, Debbie Palet, Enid, Okla., and Stan Naff, Chanute. They are the great-granddaughters of Jerry and Carol Wimsett, Chanute, and Pauline Naff, Humboldt.
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Birth — Martin
Chris and Shannon Martin, Gardner, announce the birth of their son, Noah Michael Martin, born July 21, 2008, at St. Luke’s South, Overland Park. Welcoming Noah home was a brother, Derek De La Torre, 16. They are the grandsons of Rita and Lou De La Torre and Karen and Mike Martin, all of Chanute. They are the great-grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Serrato, Chanute, Ruth Martin, Winfield, and Donna and Spencer Brandon, Grand Lake, Okla.
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Births — Cornishes
First Lieutenant Christopher and Rachel Cornish, Mary Esther, Fla., announce the birth of their twin daughters, Alexis Grace and Reagan Marie, on July 8, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Pensacola, Fla. They are the grandchildren of Jim and Martha Cornish, Chanute; Nancy Cornish, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and the late Roger Sr. and Rosa Bennin, Chanute.
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Birth — Cornish
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cornish, Los Angeles, Calif., announce the birth of Madeline Violet Cornish on July 11, 2008. She was welcomed home by a brother, William Cornish, 3. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Robert and Teresa Haskins, Chanute, and Chuck Wehner and Mr. and Mrs. John Andersen, all of Kansas City, Kan. She is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Walter (Violet) Arnold, Denver, Colo.
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Birth — Jackson
Mark and Angelica Jackson, Murrieta, Calif., announce the birth of their son, Jonas Izek Jackson, born June 29, 2008, in Murrieta, Calif. He is the grandson of Bruce and Sharon Jackson, Chanute, and Francisco and Barbara Macias, Hanford, Calif. He is the great-grandson of Lavon Elrod, Moran, and Conrad and Lorella Jackson, Elsmore.
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Engagement — Wescott/Thornton
David and Cheryl Wescott, Buffalo, and Ken and Tammy Thornton, Thayer, announce the engagement of their children, Kristi Ann Wescott, Chanute, and Adam Wayne Thornton, Thayer. The bride-elect received her bachelor of technology degree in commercial graphics from Pittsburg State University. She is employed with Wal-Mart in Chanute. The groom-elect received his certificate in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration and a certificate in elec...
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Birth — Daniels
Christie Coats and Dan Daniels, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Dylan James Daniels, born July 16, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Welcoming Dylan home were two brothers, Dexton Daniels, 11, and Kobe Coats, 4; and a sister, Shelby Daniels, 2. They are the grandchildren of Karen Williams, Chanute; Sandy and Tom Hilldinger, Humboldt; and Debbie and Gary Daniels, Humboldt.
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Birth — Lockard
Sarah Williams and Randy Lockard, Kansas City, Mo., announce the birth of their son, David Aiden Lockard, born June 13, 2008, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. He is the grandson of Jerry and Sandra Williams, Chanute, and Dave and Mary Lockard, Grandview, Mo. He is the great-grandson of Betty Thompson and Juanita Lockard, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Maxine Baker, Humboldt.
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Birth — Cornish
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cornish, Los Angeles, Calif., announce the birth of their daughter, Madeline Violet Cornish, on July 11, 2008. She was welcomed home by big brother William Cornish, age 3. They are the grandchildren of Dr. Robert and Teresa Haskins, Chanute, and Chuck Wehner and Mr. and Mrs. John Andersen, all of Kansas City, Kan. They are the great-grandchildren of Walter and Violet Arnold, Denver, Colo.
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Birth — Stanley
Dustin and Angie Stanley, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Daniel Michael Stanley, born July 10, 2008, at Neosho memorial Regional Medical Center. Welcoming Daniel home were his brothers John, 6, Nathan, 4, and David, 2. They are the grandsons of Dan and Suzanne Stanley and David and Pam Fewins, all of Humboldt. They are the great-grandsons of Ernest Stanley, Humboldt, and Kenneth and Nina Ruth Ingels and Gladys Fewins, all of Savonb...
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Armilio/Thornton
Ken and Tammy Thornton announce the engagement of their son, Luke James Thornton, Anthony, to Luciana Marie Armilio, Kansas City, daughter of William Armilio and Tom and Sharon Marshall. The bride-elect received a bachelor of science in biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is a fifth year Pharm. D student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. She is employed with St. Luke’s Hospital. The groom-ele...
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Farmer/VanNice
Kenneth W. and Joann D. Farmer, Altoona, announce the engagement of their daughter, Faye D. Farmer, Altoona, to Kristopher M. VanNice, Altoona, son of Deborah K. VanNice, Gas City. The bride-elected graduated from Altoona-Midway High School and Independence Community College. She is the granddaughter of Edna Farmer, Altoona, and Donna Greer, Neodesha. The groom is a graduate of Humboldt High School. He is the grandson of Bessie Butler, Gas Ci...
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See/ Bruenger
Charlie and Connie See announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie See, to Aaron Bruenger, son of Lyle and Diana Bruenger. The couple will wed on Sept. 27 at Woodland Shores, Afton, Okla.
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