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Congratulations, Kristyn and John!

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristyn Leigh Reardon, to John David Kimminau, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Paul Kimminau of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph Sullivan of Our Town and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon. Kristyn is a graduate of Notre Dame de Sion High School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in interior design from the University of Missouri. Kristyn is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and is careering with Rees, Masilionis, Turley Architects.  

Her groom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Linus Edward Westoff of Washington, Missouri, and the late Mr. Westoff and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Paul Kimminau of Washington, Missouri. John is a graduate of Rockhurst High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in political science and marketing from Rockhurst University. John is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and is employed by Kimminau Floors. Theirs will be an August 2nd wedding at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Also featured in the February 8th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Sabrina Lear Photography

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