SOCIAL CIRCLES
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Dr. and Mrs. Robin K. Purdy of Woodstock, Illinois, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hilary Louise Purdy, to Michael Field Orlowski, the son of Debora H. Field Orlowski and Mr. David J. Orlowski of Our Town. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Woodstock High School in Woodstock. She earned a bachelor […]
Read More![Congratulations, Molly & Bobby!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-3.00.44-PM.png)
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ralph Barnthouse of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Kathleen Barnthouse, to Robert James Anderson, the son of Reverend and Mrs. James Aden Anderson of Deephaven, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Auten of Paola, Kansas, and the late Mr. Auten and Mrs. […]
Read More![Crib Note – June Marie Winzenried](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.54.51-PM.png)
June Marie Winzenried is the new girl in Town! The blue eyed, brown haired beauty was born on April 13th to Hillary Breece DeMuth Winzenried and Adam Michael Winzenried. She came into this world weighing six pounds, eight ounces. Her proud grandparents are A. Marie McMorris of Prairie Village, Claudette and Grant DeMuth of Guntersville, […]
Read More![Tails of Our Town – Mr. Wilson](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.55.51-PM-300x195.png)
Emma Lodder and her family recently adopted Mr. Wilson from Great Plains SPCA’s I Like Big Mutts…and Cats Adoption event. Emma enjoys snuggling with Mr. Wilson, and he often naps in her toy crib! Also featured in the July 12th issue of The Independent
Read More![Off to College – Class of 2014](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.56.14-PM.png)
Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2014. We wish the best to these fantastic students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the July 12th issue of The Independent Grant Forsee, Vanderbilt University; Teddy Thum, Yale University; and Brendan McCann, The University of Kansas […]
Read More![Congratulations, Elisabeth and James!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.51.12-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Burton Jensen of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elisabeth Jane Jensen, to James Marshall Leonard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Allen Leonard of Denver, Colorado. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Welty Stewart of Prairie Village and Mr. and Mrs. […]
Read More![Congratulations, Elizabeth and John!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.51.45-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dowling McLiney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Lux McLiney, to John Delbert “J.D.” Selby, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alan Selby of Akron, Ohio. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Schwantes of Roseville, Minnesota, the late Mr. John Lux […]
Read More![VanBrock Jewels – Kristina Klug](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.52.09-PM.png)
Kristina Klug has been a familiar face on the Country Club Plaza for 16 years. With a 22 year professional background that includes Mister Guy, Ralph Lauren, Harold’s, and Tiffany & Co., Kristina has recently selected VanBrock to continue her career in luxury retail. Kristina chose VanBrock because she believes it provides an exclusive experience […]
Read More![Congratulations, Catherine and Andrew!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.52.48-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Blair of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Conness Blair, to Andrew Martin Rapp, the son of Linda Martin Rapp of St. Charles, Missouri, and Mr. Vincent Rapp of St. Charles, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer of […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, Hannah!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.53.13-PM.png)
Hannah Leigh Harris, born May 8, 2013, celebrated her first birthday on Mother’s Day. Proud parents Denise and Welsh Harris hosted a festive brunch at Kirkwood Circle. Hannah’s family, including grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Bollier, Mrs. Phillip Stephen Harris and great-grandmother, Mrs. André Bollier, enjoyed quiche, chicken salad, cheese, fruit, and Andre’s delicious vanilla […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, Louise!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.48.39-PM.png)
It was a fabulous 50th birthday celebration for Louise Meyers on May 16th at her store, Pryde’s. Family and friends enjoyed a delicious breakfast, shared special memories and took lots of pictures. Happy Birthday, Louise! Also featured in the June 14th issue of The Independent Louise Meyers displayed her beautiful birthday cake. Stephanie Revell-Shutt and […]
Read More![Congratulations, Katherine and Adam!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.49.05-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Edward Bear of Chesterfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Marie Bear, to Adam Joseph Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gene William Farthing of Springfield, Missouri, and the late Dr. Farthing […]
Read More![Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Langdon!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.49.33-PM.png)
Laura Elizabeth Beachy and Jesse Langdon were married on October 5th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village. Her groom is the son of Dorothy Langdon of Parkville, Missouri and the late Mr. Emmett Langdon. The evening prior, Dottie Langdon hosted a rehearsal […]
Read More![Morgan Peterson](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.50.00-PM.png)
Morgan Peterson, who just graduated from The Pembroke Hill School this spring, was chosen to be on the Southern Methodist University Pom Squad. The Squad will perform at all the football and basketball games. Congrats, Morgan! Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Kdog PHOTOGRAPHERS
Read More![Congratulations Ashleigh and Wesley!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.50.31-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh Louise Montgomery, to Wesley Ryan Sterr, the son of Dr. and Mrs. William Brian Telle of Forsyth, Illinois, and the late Mr. Thomas Xavier Sterr. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Albert Boggess of Charleston, […]
Read More![Congratulations Genevieve and Justin!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.46.06-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Greggory William Boyle of Salina, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Genevieve Lorene Boyle, to Justin Edward Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ralph Rundquist of Salina and the late Mr. Rundquist and the […]
Read More![Crib Note – Henry James Golden](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.46.37-PM.png)
A handsome baby boy named Henry James Golden arrived on March 29th to proud parents Lauren Gyllenborg Golden and Justin Golden of Leawood. Henry arrived 17 days early because he did not want to miss his big sister Daphne’s second birthday party! He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Henry has […]
Read More![Congratulations, Kyle and Joel!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.47.03-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. William Terrence Kilroy of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kyle Elizabeth Kilroy, to Joel Anthony Nelson, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Garth Nelson of Fort Collins, Colorado. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Dan Edward Maurin of Kansas City, Kansas, and the late Mr. […]
Read More![Congratulations, Blair & Daniel!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.47.29-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lyon Benjamin of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Blair Yukon Benjamin, to Daniel Mark Aires, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Aires of San Diego, California. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yukon and the late Mr. and […]
Read More![Happy Birthday, Beth!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.48.02-PM.png)
To celebrate Beth Ingram’s birthday, the Rhinestone Cowgirls cruised to the Bahamas. There were many toasts and many laughs, while everyone savored the magnificent scenery. Congratulations, Beth! Also featured in the May 3rd issue of The Independent Birthday Girl Beth Ingram Beth Ingram, Marie Haynes, Annette Sherrow, Kit Smith, and Sue Massman The view from […]
Read More![Congratulations, Hillary & William!](https://kcindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-2.42.27-PM.png)
Mr. and Mrs. James Lenuel Mullin II of Lenexa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary Elaine Mullin, to William Chase Daniel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Daniel of Southlake, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Herschel Lavoy Manuel of Lenexa and the late Mr. Manuel and […]
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