Dexter, Missouri - Jessica Shidler and Brett Ruch were married on May 25, 2014, at Cox Corner in Dexter, Missouri. Chad Bles, Lead Pastor of Terra Nova Church in Sikeston, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Wilbur and Misty Shidler of Essex.
The groom is the son of Rich Ruch of Bloomfield, and Lea Anne and Eric Rogers also of Bloomfield.
Jessica is a 2013 graduate of Richland High School and attends Southeast Missouri State University in Sikeston. She works for the City of Dexter Parks and Recreation Department.
Brett is a 2013 graduate of Bloomfield High School and attends Three Rivers Community College. He is employed by WW Wood in Dudley, MO.
The couple is residing in Dexter.
Congratulations Jessica and Brett!
The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Carol Gillam of Cave Creek, AZ and the late Kenneth Hammer. The groom is the son of Ronnie and Vickie Shipman of Malden, Mo and the grandson of Lucille Shipman of Bernie, MO.
Serving as maid of honor was, Ashley Hammer, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were,Kristen Still, Jen Diamant, Ashley Moore, Jessica Manier, Lauren Seale, and Brooke Blackburn.
Best man was Luke Pesha. Groomsmen were Parker Shipman, brother of groom, Nick Grassi, brother-in-law of the groom, Zach Dill, Danny Rellegert ,and Jerry Yudt Junior bridesmaids were Tyler Amberg and Autumn Duncan. Ringbearer was Jacob Curtin. Flower girls were Jessica Amberg and Jenny Cutillo. Wedding attendants were Tiffanie Grassi, sister of groom and Devon Shipman, sister-in-law of groom.
The reception was held at the Blackstone Country Club.
The bride graduated from high school in Cave Creek, Arizona in 2006. She attended the University of Missouri and graduated with her Bachelor's and Master's degree in social work from Arizona State University. She is employed as a Clinician for the Arizona's Children's Association.
The groom graduated from Bernie High School in 2005 and graduated from the University of Missouri in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Fitness with a minor in business. He is employed as a Mortgage Banker for Quicken Loans in Scotsdale, Arizona.
The couple makes their home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dexter, Missouri - Mr. and Mrs. Kent Polsgrove of Dexter are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Ann, to Justin Kolker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kolker of Rolla.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Dell Merritt of Knoxville and the late Elman Merritt and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Polsgrove of Dexter. Martha Ann is a 2003 graduate of Dexter High School and a 2009 graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. She is currently employed as a lead pharmacist at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kolker of Merrill, Iowa and Elaine and the late Mr. Warren Betts of Cassville. Justin is a 2006 graduate of Rolla High School and a 2010 graduate of Missouri S & T with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology. He is currently employed as an IT Systems Engineer at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
The wedding is being planned for March, 2014 in St. Louis.
Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday morning at the Botanical Gardens in Wichita, KS, Mr. Cameron Williams proposed to Cathryn Heil and she said YES! Congratulations to the both of you and your K-9 companion. Keep us posted on the date!
Cathryn Heil is a Dexter High School graduate as well as a Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rolla, Missouri graduate and is currently studying at the College of Veterinary Medicine -University of Missouri, Columbia.
Cameron Williams is a Caldwell County High School, Kentucky graduate as well as a Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rolla, Missouri graduate and is currently working for Burns and McDonnell as a mechanical engineer.
A formal engagement announcement will be in the near future, however everyone was so excited that he popped the question this weekend we couldn't resist telling everyone!
Congratulations Cathryn and Cameron!
Dexter, Missouri - Keith and Camie Richard, along with Kristi and Jonathan Whitehead, invite all family and friends to a reception honoring their parents' 50th wedding anniversary.
The reception will be held on August 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Liberty Hill General Baptist Church in Aid, Missouri.
The presence of family and friends is all that we request. Please join them for a monumental anniversary celebration!
Congratulations Dorothy and Cotton for 50 years of sharing each others love. That's why this very special anniversary brings to you love, laughter, joy, and contentment that will last you a lifetime.
Happy Anniversary!
