Engagement Announcements

Mogler, Hansen announce engagement (05/23/13)
Nancy Hansen of Spencer, Tim Mogler of West Bend, and Gloria Mogler of Emmetsburg announce the engagement of their children, Audrey Mogler of Emmetsburg and Lonnie Hansen of Emmetsburg. Audrey is the daughter of Gloria Mogler and Tim Mogler, and Lonnie is the son of Nancy Hansen and the late, Bernard Hansen...

Thiessen, Woodall to wed June 8 (05/16/13)
Charlie Woodall and Jade Thiessen are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Jade is the daughter of Wes Thiessen of Everly, and Starr Thiessen and Jay Woodall of Royal. Charlie is the son of Craig and Barb Woodall of Royal. Jade is a 2012 graduate of Buena Vista University with her Bachelor's in business management. ...

Spensley, Clark to marry in Cedar Falls (05/16/13)
Allie Spensley and Kevin Clark - both of Des Moines - announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Allie is the daughter of Mark and Darcey Spensley of Monticello; and the granddaughter of Bob and Janice Goodyear of Monticello and Tom and Jan Spensely of Dubuque...

Davis, Hultgren to wed Saturday (05/09/13)
Elizabeth Marie Davis and Ryan Russell Hultgren, both of Sioux Falls, S.D. have announced their intention to wed on May 11, 2013 in Milford. Elizabeth is the daughter of Gregory and Anna Davis, and Lon and Monica Peterson - all of Spencer. She graduated from Spencer High School in 2004...

Hollesen, Behrens to wed June 15 (05/09/13)
Eddy and Teresa Hollesen, of Everly, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lynn Hollesen to Bradly John Behrens, son of Leo and Kathy Behrens, of Everly. Two will become one on June 15, 2013 at the Hope Lutheran Church in Everly.

Kary, Hartmann to wed July 6 (05/02/13)
Jess and Carol Kary of Powell, WY, and Joel and Susan Hartmann of Everly are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Jill Nicole Kary and Frederick Joel Hartmann. Jill graduated from Powell Community High School and Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. ...

Jones, Preville engagement announced (04/25/13)
John and Chris Jones of Gilbert, Ariz., and Lynda Jones of Rockwell City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jones to Mike Preville, son of Roger and Beverly Preville of Chandler, Ariz. The future bride graduated from Spencer High School (1995), Buena Vista University and the University of Phoenix, with a masters degree in education. She is a high school Spanish teacher and cheerleading coach in Gilbert, Ariz...

Heikens, Jones to wed June 22 (04/25/13)
Paul and Kris Behrens, of Spencer, announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Heikens and Ben Jones, both of Spencer. Ben is the son of Craig Jones, of Linn Grove, and Carolyn Jones, of Milford. Chelsea is a 2010 graduate of Clay Central-Everly High School and is currently attending Northwest Iowa Community College from which she will graduate in December with a degree in Agriculture. She is currently employed in Bomgaars...

Kanaan, Barnett set June date (04/25/13)
Connie and the late Kenneth Kanaan, of Rapid City, S.D., and James and Kathleen Barnett, of Spencer, announce the engagement of their children, Emma Marie Kanaan and Michael James Barnett. Emma is a graduate of Pueblo West High School in Pueblo West, Colo. and will graduate in May from South Dakota State University with bachelor degrees in wildlife and fisheries science and range science...

Essick, Rolfson to wed April 20 (04/18/13)
Nancy Salton, of Milford, Donnie Essick of Gillett Grove, and Mary and Rolly Rolfson of Graettinger, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Felicia Essick and Jon Rolfson. Felicia is a 2009 graduate of Spencer High School. Jon is a 2005 graduate of Estherville-Lincoln Central High School...

Nensel, Pyle to wed in August (04/18/13)
Tim and Michelle Nensel, of Spencer, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Nensel, to Brent Pyle, son of Clayton and Nancy Pyle, of Hartley. Melissa is a 2004 graduate of Spencer High School, a 2007 graduate of Creighton University, and a 2011 graduate of the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. She is a dentist for Onmi Dental in Council Bluffs...

Zech, Friedrich to wed at Inn (04/18/13)
Jason Friedrich and Angela Zech are pleased to announce their engagement. Angela is the daughter of Dewayne Gustafson of Laurens, and Jason is the son of Floyd Friedrich of Giddings, Texas, and Saundra Friedrich of Ruthven. Angela is a 2001 graduate of Spencer High school and provides childcare. Jason is a 2003 graduate of Ruthven-Ayrshire High School and is employed at Custom Cut Gutters...

Essick, Rolfson to wed April 20 (04/11/13)
Donnie Essick of Gillett Grove, and Mary and Rolly Rolfson of Graettinger, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Felicia Essick and Jon Rolfson. Felicia is a 2009 graduate of Spencer High School. Jon is a 2005 graduate of Estherville-Lincoln Central High School...

Winter, Koehler to celebrate wedding Saturday (04/04/13)
Kirby and Shelly Winter, of Belmond, celebrate the wedding of their daughter Brittany Winter, a 2005 graduate of Spencer High School, to Matthew Koehler, a 2005 graduate of SCMT High School. Matthew is the son of Wayne and Val Koehler, Meservey. Please join in the celebration at a reception starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the American Legion Hall, 200 Main St. in Sioux Rapids...

Patten, Wallinga to wed Aug. 10 (03/28/13)
Al and Phyllis Patten, of Webb, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Elaine Patten, to Nathan Jon Wallinga, son of Jack and Bonnie Wallinga, of Sutherland. Brooke is a 2005 graduate of Sioux Central High School and a 2009 graduate of Briar Cliff University and St. Luke's College for Radiology. She is employed as a radiologic technologist at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City...

Odor, Thoren set April 27 date (03/28/13)
Ricky and Nina Thoren, of Rolfe, and Jon and the late Lauri Odor, of Spencer, would like to announce the engagement of their children, John Michael Thoren and Jessica Robin Odor, of Emmetsburg. Their wedding is set for April 27, 2013, at First Congressional Church in Spencer...

Schiernbeck, Neiderhiser plan April 27 wedding (03/21/13)
Todd and Margaret Schiernbeck, of Spencer, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Schiernbeck, of Spencer, to Doug Neiderhiser, of Spencer, son of Larry and Ginny Neiderhiser, of Spencer. The two will marry on April 27, 2013.

Jorgenson, Hinton to wed in June (03/14/13)
The families of Mandy Jorgenson and Joe Hinton are pleased to announce their engagement. Mandy is the daughter of Curt and Julie Jorgenson of Emmetsburg; and Joe is the son of Mark and Cindi Hinton of Spencer. Mandy is a graduate of Emmetsburg High School and is employed by the Spencer school system...

Burnham, van Holsteijn to wed at The Inn (03/14/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burnham and Mr. and Mrs. Ed van Holsteijn of Spencer, announce the engagement of their children, Elise Burnham and Devin van Holsteijn. Elise is a student at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, and is studying music education. Devin is a student at Drake University in Des Moines, and will graduate in May with degrees in Music Business and Business Management...

Hinrichs, Swanson set Aug. 17 date (03/07/13)
Spencer Swanson and Amber Hinrichs - both of Ellsworth, Minn., announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Randy Swanson, of Spencer, and Jody and Merrily Hinrichs, of Ellsworth. Hinrichs is a 2010 graduate of Ellsworth High School. Swanson is a 2009 graduate of Spencer High School. He is currently employed at Bedford Technologies in Worthington, Minn...

Bierbaum, Hoffman to wed July 27 (03/07/13)
Brent and Marsha Bierbaum, of Griswold, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Bierbaum to Ryan Hoffman, son of Joe and Janelle Hoffman, of Ruthven. The bride-to-be graduated from Drake University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa. She is employed as a physical therapist at Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake...

Christensen, Pierce to wed June 1 (02/28/13)
Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Julie Christensen of Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. Rod and Julie Pierce, of Woodward, announce the engagement of their children, Lee Christensen and Mark Pierce. Lee is a food scientist for Kraft Foods-Oscar Mayer in Madison, Wis., and Mark is an account manager for Premier Crop Systems in Madison, Wis. A June, 1, 2013 wedding is planned at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal, with a reception to follow at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer...

Studer, Nimke plan June 8 wedding (02/28/13)
Kirk and Tina Studer, of Spencer, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Studer, to Travis Nimke, son of Marvin and Danette Nimke, of Manson. Nicole is a 2005 graduate of Spencer High School, and is currently employed at Menards in Spencer...

Parks, Struve announce Aug. 3 ceremony (02/28/13)
Dean and Diane Parks, of Spencer, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Chavon Parks to Mr. Chris Struve, son of Gene and Jane Struve, of Primghar. Grandparents of the bride are: Frank C. and Bernice Parks, and William and Dorothy Jean Scott - all of Spencer. Groom's grandparents are: Carl and Donna Struve, of Sheldon, and the late Roy and Jean Stewart, of Tampa, Fla...

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