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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Crib Note – Charles Raffaele Miller

Charles Raffaele Miller resides in Dallas, Texas, with his parents, Danielle Iodice Miller and Daniel Miller. The handsome young man arrived on July 29th weighing five pounds, six ounces, and he was 18 and one-half inches long. Charlie has blue eyes and auburn hair. He is the grandson of Julie Iodice, Jerry Iodice, and Kathleen […]

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Congratulations, Abbey & Jordan!

Lauri Burpee Jones of Mission Hills, Kansas, and Mr. Laurence Russell Jones III of Corpus Christi, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbey Elizabeth Jones, to Jordan Michael Schmidt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley John Schmidt of Overland Park, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Congratulations, Jordan & Patrick!

Becky Sue Nichols of Overland Park, Kansas, and Mr. Mick Andrew Frederes of Denver, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Mae Frederes, to Patrick Michael Howell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott Howell of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas […]

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Congratulations, Janie & Jim!

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Charles King of Leawood, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Louise King, to James Arthur McClure, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard Hertlein of Meriden, Kansas, and the late Mr. James Alvin McClure. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aloysius […]

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Crib Note – Madison Joslin Levine

A pink bundle of joy named Madison Joslin Levine arrived on August 17th. The little beauty weighed six pounds, eight ounces, and was 18 and one-half inches long. Her proud parents are Laura Joslin Levine and Michael Levine of Prairie Village, Kansas. Madison’s grandparents are Barbara and Joel Joslin and Rhonda and Stephen Levine. Laura’s […]

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Crib Note – Margaret Rose Snively

Margaret Rose Snively is the new baby at the home of Amy Blair Snively and Matthew Snively in Our Town. That means that 18-month-old CeCe Snively is a big sister! Mags was born on August 26th. She was 20 and one-half inches long and weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces. Mags has light blue eyes with […]

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Congratulations, Caroline & John!

Caroline Patricia Kelly and John Austin Inderman were married on May 29th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The bride is the daughter of Maureen and Bill Berkley of Kansas City, Missouri, and Jennifer Doebler and Pat Kelly of Berkeley, California. Caroline is the granddaughter of the late Mary Ellen and John Kelly, Jane Kelly […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & Hayden!

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter of Prairie Village, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Sue Hunter, to Hayden Merritt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Link of Garner, North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Merritt of Wichita, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Byron Duncan of […]

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Congratulations, Hadley & Michael!

Mrs. William Appleton Burnham, Jr., of Duxbury, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Hadley Winslow Burnham, to Michael Lewis Reintjes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Reintjes, Jr., of Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Mr. William Appleton Burnham, Jr. Hadley is the […]

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Congratulations, Dr. Amy & Joseph!

Dr. Amy Patel and Joseph Rathermel were married in June. Making the event doubly special, there were two celebrations. The bride is the daughter of Neela and Chris Patel of Chillicothe, Missouri. Her groom is the son of Danielle and Michael Rathermel of Fort Dodge, Iowa. June 10th was the date for the Indian ceremony, […]

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Crib Note – Peter Royle

Caroline and Zack Royle of Our Town welcomed a darling baby boy, Peter Gorman Royle, on June 28th. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 and one-half inches long. Peter has brown eyes and brown hair. His delighted grandparents are Sharon and Larry Chambers and Gwen and Mike Royle. Peter is the great-grandson […]

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Congratulations, Abby & James!

Abby Michele Shapiro and James Farley Gibson were united in matrimony at Union Station Kansas City on July 10th. The bride is the daughter of Jill and David Shapiro of Overland Park, Kansas. Her grandparents are Sharon and Mel Spiegelglass of Chesterfield, Missouri, the late Marlene Shapiro, and the late Jay Shapiro. Her groom is […]

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Crib Note – Whitney James Robson

A darling baby boy named Whitney James Robson was born on May 15th to Allison Shondell Robson and Robert Reid Robson of Prairie Village, Kansas. The blue-eyed, brown-haired baby boy weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 19 inches long. Whit is the first grandchild for Bernard Shondell and the late Ann Marie Shondell and […]

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Crib Note – Deia Leigh Porter

Stork sighting in London, England! Anna Linnea Porter and Troy Porter are the delighted parents of Deia Leigh Porter, who was born on April 26th. The blue-eyed brunette weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 22 inches long. Willa Linnea Porter, who is two and one-half years old, is the baby’s big sister. Delighted grandparents […]

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Congratulations, Kristen & Ryan!

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Nelson of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Adele Nelson, to Ryan Matthew Turner, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Turner of Tacoma, Washington. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. H. D. Hale of Overland Park, Kansas, and the late […]

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Crib Note – Wyatt Timothy Sorenson

A bouncing baby boy named Wyatt Timothy Sorenson was born on April 2nd to Alexandra and Christopher Sorenson of Prairie Village, Kansas. Wyatt has blue eyes and black hair. He weighed eight pounds, two ounces, and was 21 and one-half inches long. Wyatt’s delighted grandparents are Christie Geier-Pratt and Timothy Pratt and Susan and Mark […]

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Congratulations, Caroline & Spencer!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ray Jones of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Anne Jones, to Spencer Patrick Yohn, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dean Yohn of Overland Park, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence Hansen and the […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Burns!

Lauren and Brennan Burns were finally able to celebrate their marriage with family and friends on May 22nd at Indian Hills Country Club. Having had an intimate ceremony in August of 2020, the happy couple was feted with a beautiful reception to commemorate the union. The stunning wedding party included Amy Cosgrove, maid of honor; […]

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Congratulations, Claire & Nelson!

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Allen Girman of Beaufort, South Carolina, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Alexis Girman, to Nelson Andrew Costello, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David William Costello of Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Lynne Evans of Westfield, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Evans […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Ted!

Elizabeth Phillips Starr and Captain Edward James Gallagher will meet at the altar on December 30th at Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Alicia Noonan Starr of Our Town and the late Mr. John Robert Starr. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cleaver Noonan […]

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Congratulations, Ashley & Danielle!

Ashley Marie Kelly and Danielle Rose Conforti were married on May 1st at The Pavilion Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri. Ashley is the daughter of Dana Kelly of Miami, Oklahoma. Danielle is the daughter of Kim and Nick Conforti of Kansas City. On the evening of April 30th, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner […]

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