Announcements
Diskin - Sommers
Monica Ann Diskin, McPherson, and Robert Sommers III, Galva, have announced wedding plans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Verl and Carol Diskin, St. Paul. She is a 1997 graduate of St. Paul High School and a 2003 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a major in Biology. She is a microbiologist with Hospira, Inc., McPherson. Sommers is the son of Bob Sommers, Huntington Beach, Calif., and LeAnn Sommers, Galva. A 2001 graduate of Mill...
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De Hamer - Schell
Christina De Hamer and Tray Schell were united in marriage on July 24, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa. The ceremony was held at First Assembly of God Church with reception following at Hyperion Field Club. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Jan De Hamer of Urbandale, Iowa. She is a quality technician for Black and Veatch. Schell is the son of Jerry and Janice Schell, Chanute. He is the president of KC Siding and Window. The couple honeymooned ...
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Hawkinson - Gilligan
David and Rhonda Hawkinson, Savonburg, and Bill and Rosemary Gilligan, Savonburg, have announced the engagement of their children, Cassandra Hawkinson and Kyle Gilligan. The bride-elect is employed at JC Penney in Chanute. Gilligan is in the United States Marine Corps and stationed at Cherry Point, N.C. The couple are planning a Jan. 22, 2011 wedding at Ambassador Christian Church, Chanute.
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Lock - Guinotte
The parents of Kara Lock and Dave Guinotte, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement. Lock is the daughter of Clark and Lesly Lock, Chanute. Guinotte is the son of Stephanie Guinotte, Lawrence, and the late Richard “Dick” Guinotte. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Chanute High School. In 2007 she received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from the University of Kansas. In 2009, she earned a Master’s of urban planning...
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Norris - Ratzlaff
Ralph and Cathy Norris, Humboldt, and Rodney and Laurie Jones, Hutchinson, and David and Tammy Ratzlaff, Galva, announce the engagement of their children, Anna Kaye Norris and Ryan Michael Ratzlaff, both of Burrton. A graduate of Humboldt High School, the bride-elect received a B.S. in kinesiology from Kansas State University in 2007 and B.S. in nursing from Wichita State University in 2010. She is a Registered Nurse at Via Christi St. Fran...
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Birth
Hadley Marie Kepley, daughter of Andrew and Michelle Kepley, Chanute, was born Nov. 25, 2012 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She joins a sister, Hayden, 3. Grandparents are Rick and Gina Carlson, Chanute, and Bob and Teri Kepley, Chanute Great-grandmother is Betty Barney, Chanute.
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Sanner - Frost
Matt Frost and Elizabeth Sanner exchanged wedding vows in a double ring garden wedding Sept. 5, 2010 at the Beacon House in Eugene, Ore. The bridegroom is the son of Martha Frost , Chanute and Jack and Regena Frost, Vinita, Okla. The bride is the daughter of Roland Sanner, Huntington, Md., and the late Nadine Roberts. Amy Sanner and Sara Sanner, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. Andy Frost, brother of the groom, was best man. F...
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Jensen - Landis
Debra Jensen and Daniel Landis exchanged wedding vows in a double-ring ceremony at Highland Park in Chanute. The Rev. Tim Raymond officiated the ceremony. The bride’s parents are Linda Sue Jensen-Shipp, Chanute, and the late James Jensen. The bridegroom is the son of Rexanna Olson, Humboldt, and Philip Landis, Manistie, Mich. Matron of honor was Patricia Jensen and bridesmaid Brenna Riley. Best men were Ryan and Rusty Olson. The groom’s grand...
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Bass - Rather
Dave and Debbie Bass, Chanute, and Keith and Linda Rather, Chanute, announce the engagement of their children, Staci Nicole Bass and Jonathan David Rather, both of Chanute. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Chanute Christian Academy and will graduate from Missouri State University in May 2011 with a degree in agronomy. Rather is a 2006 graduate of CCH and will graduate from Missouri State University in May with a degree in wildlife bio...
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Hines - Ahring
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hines, Erie, announce the marriage of their daughter, Trisha, to Trevor Ahring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ahring, Girard. The ceremony took place in the Erie Federated Church on Aug. 7. Larry Jordan officiated the wedding ceremony. Candlelighters were Zach Gilmore, nephew of the bride, and Bridgette Housley, niece of the bride. Taryn Pierce and Tracy Gilmore served as their sister’s matrons of honor. Keri Hines, Dar...
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Kranker - VanGotten
Alicia Kranker and Garrett VanGotten were united in marriage in a candlelight ceremony on May 29, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Frontenac. Father Robert Spencer officiated. Parents of the couple are Brian and Mary Kranker, Frontenac, and Gary and Jackie VanGotten, Chanute. Maid of honor was Janelle Kranker, sister of the bride, Frontenac. Emily Maus, Arma, was bridesmaid. Jared Kimball, Chanute, served as best man. Garrett Kelly, ...
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Allen - Brightman
Mike and Joyce Allen, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Allen, Chanute, to Cole Brightman, Oswego. He is the son of Greg and Roberta Brightman, Oswego. The bride-elect’s grandparents are Eugene and Leona Pool, Savonburg, Junior and Elizabeth King, Lenapah, Okla., and the late Henry Allen. Brightman’s grandparents are Eldo Jess “Bud” and Bev Coons, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and the late Betty Coons. The bride-elect...
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Orr - Koch
Terri and Jeff Dale and David Orr, all of Chanute, and Sandra and Jim Koch, Emporia, announce the engagement of Taverli Orr, Emporia, and Jason Koch, Emporia. The bride-elect graduated from Chanute High School in 2000 and Emporia State University with a marketing degree in 2004. She is the manager at maurice’s in Emporia. Koch graduated from Emporia High School in 1999 and Emporia State University with a CIS degree in 2004. He works with hi...
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Mitchell - Joy
Terry and Paula Mitchell, Webb City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter Brittany E. Mitchell to donald Joy, the son of Brian and Deona Joy, Altoona. The couple are planning a Sept. 18 wedding.
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O’Brien-Kline
Tony and Barbara Kline, Canyon, Texas, former Chanute residents, announce the engagement of their son, Jacob Bernard Kline, Kingwood, Texas, to Danielle Nicole O’Brien, Kingwood. The bride-elect is the daughter of Patrick and Tammy O’Brien, Shepherd, Texas. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of New Caney High School, Texas, and is a student in the Occupational Therapy program at Lone Star College in Kingwood. She is employed as manager at Bik...
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Angleton - Adwell
Leah DeAnn Angleton and Stephen Douglas Adwell were married March 13, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Chanute. Officiating were the Rev. Shelly Holle and Pastor Steven Shereneau, uncle of the bridegroom. The bride is the daughter of Doyle and Kathy Angleton, Chanute. Adwell is the son of Roger and Melody Adwell, Chanute. Maid of Honor was Kayla Angleton, Chanute, sister of the bride. Jacqueline Rodriguez, Dodge City, was bridesmaid. Besst ...
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Barnhart-Schafer
Carolyn and Bill Gericke, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Barnhart to Sam Schafer, son of Paul and Tracy Schafer, Fort Scott. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Chanute High School and 2009 graduate of Pittsburg State University. Schafer is a 2005 graduate of Fort Scott High School and a 2009 graduate of Pitt State. He is employed by TSL of Kansas City, Mo. The couple reside in Kansas City, Mo., are planning an Au...
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Boone - Harryman
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Boone, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter Jessie Marie Boone, to Joseph Scott Harryman, son of Anthony and Darcy Jones and Charles and Susan Harryman, Dawson Springs, Ky. The bride-elect is a graduate of Central Bible College and plans to obtain her Master’s degree in counseling this fall. Harryman also graduated from Central Bible College and will be working towards his Master’s degree in theological stu...
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Lock - Ellrich
Clark and Lesly Lock, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter Jill Renae Lock to Justin Ellrich, son of Michael and Rebecca Ellrich, St. Louis, Mo. The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s in interior architecture. While attending the University of Kansas, she was employed by the University Athletics Corporation as the equipment manager for the baseball team. Ellrich is a 2008 graduate of the...
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Smith - Allen
Amanda Jo Smith and John Patrick Allen exchanged wedding promises in a double-ring ceremony on Saturday, June 26 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Independence, with Father Benjamin Shockey officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Linda Smith, Independence. She is the granddaughter of the late George and Ev Goodmon, Neodesha, and the late Leo and Nora Mae Smith, Independence. The bridegroom is the son of John P. Allen, Chanute, and...
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