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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Heather & John!

Heather Nicole Parrish and John Patrick Jandl were united in matrimony at Akiin Beach Tulum in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, on April 23rd. The bride is the daughter of Heidi and William Parrish of Venice, Florida. Her groom is the son of Ann and George “Rusty” Jandl of Prairie Village, Kansas. The groom’s parents hosted […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Ted!

Elizabeth Phillips Starr and Captain Edward James Gallagher, United States Army, were married on December 30th at Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Alicia Noonan Starr of Kansas City and the late John Starr. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Wilmagene and Lewis Noonan of Leawood, Kansas, and […]

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Congratulations, Emily & Brandon!

Doctors Kelley and Douglas Thompson of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Nicole Thompson, to Dr. Brandon Ray Bachar, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bachar of Olathe, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Donna Romans of Kansas City, Missouri, the late Mr. Glen Romans, and […]

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Congratulations, Aja & James!

Aja Mackenzie James and James Matthew Radel were united in matrimony on May 7th at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. The bride is the daughter of Licia Clifton-James and Sylvester James, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. Aja is the granddaughter of Florene Clifton of Kansas City and Melva James of Las Vegas, Nevada. Her groom […]

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Congratulations, Julie & Griffin!

Mr. and Mrs. William John Aliber of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julian Carr Aliber, to Peter Griffin Dolle, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lodge Dolle III of Cincinnati, Ohio. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Patton Kline of Mission Hills and […]

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Crib Note – Benjamin Lawrence Winter and Charlotte Elizabeth Winter

Winter weather in January? That’s nothing new. Winter twins in January? Tell us more! Charlotte Elizabeth Winter and Benjamin Lawrence Winter were born on January 25th. They are the children of Pamela Ganer Winter and Richard Winter of Overland Park, Kansas. Charlotte weighed five pounds, one ounce, and was 18 inches long. Benjamin weighed four […]

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Congratulations, Rachel & Kurt!

The Honorable and Mrs. Brian Todd Fenimore of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Rachel McCoy Fenimore, to Kurt Andrew Murray, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Linthacum of Bethany, Missouri, and the […]

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Crib Note – Richard Joseph “Tripp” Nachbar III

A blue bundle of joy named Richard Joseph “Tripp” Nachbar III arrived on January 7th. The blue-eyed, brown-haired boy weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces. Tripp’s proud parents are Brooke and Richard Nachbar, Jr., of Leawood, Kansas. His delighted grandparents are Diana and Brian Williams and Joni and Richard Nachbar. Featured in the April 30, 2022 […]

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Congratulations, Allie & Zach!

  Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Lynn Hunter, to Zachary William Silvestri, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Silvestri of Nashville, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Byron Duncan of Prairie Village and the late Mr. Duncan, and […]

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Congratulations, Raelynn & Mitchell!

Raelynn Ann Rockwell and Mitchell Reed Briggs were united in matrimony on February 22, 2022 (yes, that’s 2/22/22) at Hotel Kansas City. The bride is the daughter of Rochelle Rockwell and Rick Rockwell, both of Des Moines, Iowa. Raelynn is the granddaughter of Rose and Richard Kettells of Des Moines, and Dorothy Rockwell of Indianola, […]

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Crib Note – Eleanor Emma Maughan

Who is the new little miss at the home of Lacey Owen Maughan and Kevin Maughan? Why, that’s Eleanor Emma Maughan – and you can call her Ella. This darling blue-eyed blonde was born on December 13th. She weighed eight pounds, nine ounces, and was 22 inches long. Her doting older brothers are Thomas Richard […]

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Crib Note – Calum Sinclair Osmundsen

The bright-eyed and adorable Calum Sinclair Osmundsen made his entrance into the world on November 9th. Cal is the son of Megan Sinclair Osmundsen and Mark Osmundsen of Prairie Village. The blue-eyed, light brown-haired boy weighed seven pounds, eight ounces, and was 20 and one-half inches long. Cal is the younger brother of Lydia (who […]

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Congratulations, Cydney & Benton!

Kathryn Marie Ricker of Kansas City, Missouri, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Cydney Grace Ricker, to Benton Clark Glaze, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clark Glaze of Kansas City. Cydney is also the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Patrick Ricker, Jr. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. […]

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Congratulations, Caitlin & Brody!

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore Benson of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Claire Benson, to Broderick Lee Johnson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Raymond Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. William Blaine Kircher of Fairway, Kansas, and the late Mrs. […]

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Crib Note – Grant Thomas Shaffer

A bouncing baby boy named Grant Thomas Shaffer was born on January 8th to Bridgette and Marc Shaffer of Overland Park, Kansas. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 19 inches long. Grant has dark blue eyes and “minimal” hair, to quote his father. The baby’s delighted grandparents are Annette and Thomas Casey and […]

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Congratulations, Courtney & Chris!

Courtney Alexandra McCray and Christopher Jordan Swope have a June 18th wedding date. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sandra Morello McCray of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Mr. Chandler Sherman McCray of Mission Hills, Kansas. Her groom-elect is the son of Susan Ann Swope of Topeka, Kansas, and Mr. Timothy Dean Swope of Topeka. Courtney […]

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Congratulations, Maggie & Kip!

Carey Eloise Wilkerson of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Louis Nothnagel of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Marie Nothnagel, to Kevin Mark Hart, Jr., the son of Mrs. William Kevin Perry of Kansas City and the late Mr. Kevin Mark Hart. The bride-to-be is the […]

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Congratulations, Chloe & Douglas!

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fischgrund of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chloe Caroline Fischgrund, to Douglas Mason Williams, the son of Mrs. Stuart Hoover of Olathe, Kansas, and the late Dr. Keith Williams. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vandiver, the late Mr. […]

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Congratulations, Laura & Adam!

Dr. Laura Elizabeth Gibbons and Dr. Adam Michael Gray were married on October 9th at Indian Hills Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Karen and Dr. Bob Gibbons of Prairie Village, Kansas. Laura is the granddaughter of the late Gladys Downs, the late William Downs, and the late Clara and Robert Gibbons. Her […]

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Congratulations, Heather & John!

Mr. and Mrs. William Frank Parrish of Venice, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Nicole Parrish, to John Patrick Jandl, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Paul Jandl of Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Venice High School. Heather earned a bachelor of science degree in […]

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Crib Note – Ann Louise Richard

September 24th was a special day in the lives of Justine and Ryan Richard of Kansas City, Missouri. Ann Louise Richard was born weighing seven pounds, three ounces. The blue-eyed brunette was 20 and one-half inches long. Annie is the first grandchild for Ann and Frank Uryasz II and the fourth grandchild for Denise and […]

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