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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Jordan & Patrick!

Jordan Frederes and Patrick Howell were united in matrimony at the San Sophia Overlook in Telluride, Colorado, on July 22nd. The bride is the daughter of  Becky Nichols of Overland Park, Kansas, and her groom is the son of Shannon and Richard Howell of Overland Park. On the evening prior to the ceremony, the Howells […]

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Congratulations, Hannah & Bobby!

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Charles Arnspiger II of Fairway, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Margaret Arnspiger, to Robert Eugene Freeman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarrel Freeman of Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Matthews of Kansas City, Kansas, and the late […]

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Crib Note – Isabelle Madeline LaVita

A pink bundle of joy named Isabelle Madeline LaVita arrived on June 1st. Her proud parents are Lauren Cimpl and Anthony LaVita of Fairway, Kansas. This darling little girl weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Isabelle’s grandparents are Laura Foley and David Cimpl, Mike LaVita, and the late Carol LaVita. The […]

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Congratulations, Bonnie & Jack!

Mr. and Mrs. John Woodson Longan of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Merriman Longan, to Jahn Thomas Kudrna, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Scott Kudrna of Auburn, Nebraska. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stewart McKie of Prairie Village, Kansas, Mr. and […]

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Congratulations, Olivia & Anthony!

Olivia Belle Kuester and Anthony Kenneth Jacobsen were married on June 4th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The bride is the daughter of Catherine and Anthony Kuester of Omaha, Nebraska. Her groom is the son of Julie and Richard Jacobsen of Scottsdale, Arizona. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at […]

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Off To College – Class of 2022

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2022. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall!                                  

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Crib Note – Bea Attaway Beckman

Bea Attaway Beckman is the new girl in Town! The hazel-eyed brown-haired beauty was born on February 3rd to Jill and Ian Beckman of Mission Woods, Kansas. Bea weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and was 19 and one-half inches long. She joins big sister Molly Deramus Beckman, age six, and big sister Hannah Wagner Beckman, […]

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Congratulations, Hadley & Michael!

Hadley Winslow Burnham and Michael Lewis Reintjes were married on October 16, 2021, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth Burnham of Duxbury, Massachusetts, and the late William Burnham, Jr. Hadley is the granddaughter of William Wheeler, Jr. of Duxbury, and the […]

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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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