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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 48th Annual Snow Ball

The 48th Annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on January 15th, both at the Overland Park Convention Center and online. Donna and Mark Teahan served as the presidents. Lauren Solidum, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, made a presentation that featured a video about the Family Financial Transformations program. Guests enjoyed a gourmet meal and dancing to the sounds of Lost Wax. Proceeds are earmarked for more than 20 programs and services for people of all faiths and all ages. 

(Front row) Riley Dull, Bethany Dequine, Nancy Zarda Sayler, Lilli Zarda, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, D.D., Dana Zarda Rieke, Karen Zarda Sneed, Mark Sneed, and Marla Zarda Chandler (middle row) Karen Zarda, Kaylee Rieke, Scott Sayler, Bernie Zarda, Larry Rieke, Amy Connealy, and Tamara Joerger (back row) Jesse Dull, Sam Beever, Elianne Beever, Rachael Zarda, Zach Zarda, Colby Rieke, Chris Beever, Phil Connealy, Charlie Chandler, and Paul Joerger

 

Guests enjoyed a performance by Lost Wax.

 

Carla Mills, Lilli Zarda, and Nancy Mellard

 

Donna and Mark Teahan, Snow Ball presidents

 

Cliff and Bonne Illig

 

Mike and Susan Lally

 

Michael Krebs, Sydney Manning, Rey Wilkinson, and Thomas Himmelberg

 

Jackie and Joel Cochran, Michael Teahan, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, D.D., Rich Teahan, and Nancy and Ken Mellard

 

Chris and Alyssa Hermreck

 

Featured in the February 19, 2022 issue of The Independent.

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