The Gerald Gorman family recognized 53 yeras of celebrating Easter Day brunch at The Kansas City Club recently. Guest enjoyed delicious food and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.  Also featured in the May 26th issue of The Independent (Front row) Zack Royle, Gwen Gorman Royle, Adele Royle, Anita Gorman, and Michelle Royle (back […]

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Uhlmann III of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Bloch Uhlmann, to Wesley Joseph Fehsenfeld, the son of Debra Bates Davis of Charleston, South Carolina, and Mr. Joseph Craig Fehsenfeld of Barrington Hills, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wollman […]

Brothers Ryan and Alex Hrinya had a great time exploring the big apple during their recent trip to New York City. The boys watched a thrilling hockey game at Madison Square Garden and took in two Broadway Shows. They also got to tour NBC Studios. It sounds like these brothers had a great time in […]

Teddy Sullivan loved his first cupcake at his recent birthday party. He loves following his big brothers around everywhere they go and making his mommy melt with those big beautiful eyes. Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Drix Photography  

Barrett and Chapin Woods explored caves and enjoyed seeing the beautiful desert views in New Mexico during their recent spring break trip. Also featured in the April 17th issue  of The Independent  

Congratulations to the Visitation sixth grade girls basketball team! The young players recently became co-champions of the CYO League this year. Way to go girls, slam dunk!

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clayton Mrkonic of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Craig Mrkonic, to Weston Patrick Buckley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen James Buckley of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. George Ralph Mrkonic of Merriam and the late Mr. Mrkonic, and […]

Marsha Morton and Mr. Michael Zisser of Pelham, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Morton Zisser, to Jason Morton Bloch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton Bloch of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Helen Sher of Scottsdale, Arizona, the late Mr. Manny Zisser, the […]

After spending two days soaking up the sun on the beach in Hawaii, Jeff Huggins boarded the USS John C. Stennis with his father, Jim Huggins and his uncle, Len Kriesky, to join his brother, Justin Huggins, a lieutenant in the US Navy. Jeff stayed in his brother’s state room, and ate his meals in […]

Christina Marie Hager and Neil Matthew Darling were married September 3rd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Our Town. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hager of Leawood, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Martin Ricono, Sr., of Leawood and the late Mr. Ricono, and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson Lawrence of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Blair Channing Lawrence, to Thornton Truss Tyson, the son of Mr. Daniel Paul Tyson of Our Town and Mrs. James Michael Hudnall of Oklahoma City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mary Ann Wiles Hamilton […]

Dylan Wetherill celebrated his 40th birthday recently with his wife, Erika, and some friends on a ski trip to Aspen. They hit the slopes everyday, and captured a great shot on top of the mountain. What a view! Dylan is the co-owner of Thoughtful Care in Prairie Village. He and his wife have two children, […]

Koral Owens, the daughter of Kate and Chris Owens, is pretty in pink with her pampered puppy named Penzey. She loves school, soccer, volleyball, reading, math, and especially her sisters, Campbell and Kennedy. Also featured in the March 17th issue of The Independent  

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kemp Schoenfeld of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kate Schoenfeld, to Michael Patrick Bell, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Bell of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Howard Helzberg of Birmingham, Alabama, and the late Mr. Helzberg […]

Happy Birthday to Teddy Sullivan and Tate Sullivan, who recently celebrated their 1st and 2nd birthdays with a fun bash. The beautiful blond boys are the sons of Libby and Brady Sullivan of Our Town, and grandsons of Nan and Mark Meyerdirk of Mission Hills, and Bridget Collin-Sullivan and Dr. Terry Sullivan, both of Denver, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Richardson Kammeyer Powell of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Keller Powell, to Constantine John “Gus” Jianas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gus Jianas of Prairie Village.  The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shaw Keller and the late […]

Mr. and Mrs. David William Preston of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah-Allen Preston, to Marc Harding Radasky, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jacob Radasky. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Cleona Curle Robnett Allen and Mr. Glenn T. Allen, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida, and Mr. Thomas […]

Elizabeth Erin Tiesing and Austin Thomas Tolson were married on October 8th at The Country Club of DC Ranch, overlooking the mountains of Scottsdale, Arizona.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Tiesing of Our Town. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooten, Sr. of Prairie Village and […]

Catherine Dudenhoeffer is passionate about non-profit work and helping others. Her interest began in high school when she volunteered for the Special Olympics and continued through college where she was involved in her sorority’s literacy philanthropy. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in communication from the University of Missouri and was a member of […]