Shirley Johnson and Steve Johnson of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter, Ranina L. Johnson, to Benjamin Watkins, son of Clay and Dorothy Watkins of Rochester. The bride-to-be is a student and waitress and her fiancé; is a student. An Aug. 14 wedding is planned at the Nauvoo, Ill., temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Cooley-Riggott
The engagement of Kati Cooley and Dean Riggott is announced. Parents are Nanci Dusso of Grand Forks, N.D., Jim and Lynn Cooley of Grand Forks, Polly Sparrow of Rochester, and Don and Kathy Riggott of Afton, Minn. The bride-to-be is a student at Rochester Community and Technical College. Her fiancé; is a self-employed photographer. They are planning a Sept. 26 wedding in Rochester.
Wodek-Mehling
Donald and Nancy Wodek of Woodbury, Minn., announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Natalie Lydia Wodek, to Brandon Eugene Mehling, son of Gene Mehling and Denise Smith of Rochester. The bride-to-be and her fiancé; are students at Winona State University and will graduate in May 2004 with bachelor of science degrees in elementary education. An Aug. 9 wedding is planned at St. Mary's Chapel of the Angels in Winona.
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Leonard-Gruhlke
The forthcoming marriage of Melissa Ann Leonard and Steven Donald Gruhlke Jr. is announced. Parents are Karla Leonard of Spring Valley, Theron Dunn of Lakeland, Fla., Lois and Dave Michaelson of Lake City and Steven Donald Gruhlke of Mazeppa. The bride-to-be is a cosmetologist/hair stylist, and her fiancé; is a heavy equipment operator. They will be married July 25 at the Plummer House in Rochester.
Campbell-Graham
The forthcoming marriage of Darla J. Campbell and Darwin W. Graham is announced. Parents are Bonnie Campbell of Chatfield, the late Roy Campbell, and Richard and Cheryl Graham of Winona. The bride-to-to is employed at Mayo Clinic. Her fiancé; works at Sulla's Lithography &; Printing in Rochester. They will be married Oct. 11 at Rochester-Viola Bible Church in Viola.
Weller-Moreland
Dr. Gordon and Carla Weller of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Weller, to Jacob Moreland, son of Kenneth and Pamela Moreland of Grand Forks, N.D. The bride-to-be is a sales manager, and her fiancé; is a professional hockey player. An August wedding is planned.
Rasmussen-Sampson
The engagement of Nicole Ann Rasmussen and Steven Eric Sampson is announced. Parents are Dan Rasmussen and Annie Rasmussen of Rose Creek, and Jerry Sampson and Diane Sampson of Lyle. The bride-to-be is rehabilitation coordinator at Lewis Therapy/Excel Fitness. Her fiancé; is a senior in the mechanical engineering program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at St. John's Lutheran Church in Elkton.
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Espenes-Roney
The engagement of Judith B. Espenes and Kevin W. Roney is announced. Parents are Ruth Irene Espenes of Rochester and the late Per Espenes, Elva Roney of Rochester and the late Wallace Roney. An August wedding is planned in Rochester.
Paurus-Wolhart
The forthcoming marriage of Sarah Christine Paurus and Brady Alan Wolhart is announced. Parents are David and Louise Paurus of Byron, and Brad and Laurie Wolhart of Owatonna. The bride-to-be is a nursing student at Rochester Community and Technical College. Her fiancé; is a criminal justice student at Winona State University. An Aug. 2 wedding is planned at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester.
Krambeer-Arce
Dean and Linda Krambeer of Pine Island announce the engagement of their daughter, Cori Krambeer, to Kevin Arce, son of Maritza Castro of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bride-to-be is a nurse anesthetist at Mayo Clinic. Her fiancé; is an oralmaxillofacial surgeon in Salem, Ore. An Aug. 30 wedding is planned in Rochester.
Plahn-DuBois
The forthcoming marriage of Laurie Plahn and Riley DuBois is announced. Parents are Don and Deb Plahn of Jasper, Minn., and Steve and Sandra DuBois of Kasson. The bride will be teaching high school math in Delano, Minn., and he will teach elementary school at St. Michael in Albertville, Minn.
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Kossman-Bickett
Hal and Jane Kossman of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Kossman, to Dan Bickett, son of Jim and Lynda Bickett of Prior Lake, Minn. The bride-to-be is a financial analyst with Best Buy Co. Her fiancé; is managing consultant with Ambient Consulting. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester.
Jarrett-Wolfe
Terry and Becky Jarrett of Tuscaloosa, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lesley Jarrett, to Travis Wolfe, son of Harold and Susan Wolfe of Rochester. The bride-to-be and her fiancé; are graduate students in Seattle. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned in Tuscaloosa.
Kuntz-Lesmeister
John and Karen Kuntz of Rochester announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sara Kuntz, to Jason Lesmeister, son of Mike and Diane Lesmeister of Rochester, and Marty and Brenda Adams of Stewartville. The bride-to-be works at Mayo Clinic and her fiancé; is employed at Lesmeister Truck Center. An Aug. 9 wedding is planned at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester.
Nash-Eickhoff
The engagement of Brenda Jean Nash and James Curtis Eickhoff is announced. Parents are Jerry and Susan Nash, and David and Darlene Eickhoff, all of Wykoff. The bride-to-be is a paralegal at the Suk Law Firm in Rochester. Her fiancé; farms in rural Wykoff. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wykoff.
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Boyum-Schoenbauer
Dwight and Paula Boyum of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter, Robyn Lanae Boyum, to Thomas Francis Schoenbauer, son of Thomas and Jeanne Schoenbauer of Faribault and the late Mary Schoenbauer. The bride-to-be is an administrative assistant at Hearthstone of Minnesota. Her fiancé; is a tax accountant at C.H. Robinson Inc. An. Aug 23 wedding is planned at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester.
Morehouse-Knox
Tom and Dawn Morehouse of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Morehouse, to Jacob Knox, son of Steve and Julie Knox, also of Austin. The bride-to-be is a graphic designer with Boost. Her fiancé; is an employment specialist at Minnesota Resource Center. They are planning a Sept. 6 wedding at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin.
Germain-Helgeson
Duane and Pamela Germain of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter, Danyel Germain, to Michael Helgeson, son of Larry and Cheryl Helgeson of Austin. The bride-to-be is a registered nurse at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Her fiancé; is a nurse anesthesia graduate student. An Aug. 23 wedding is planned at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin.
Olson-Wehrenberg
Stan and Naomi Olson of LeRoy announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Britt Olson, to Ryan Wehrenberg, son of Tom and Joni Wehrenberg, also of LeRoy. The bride-to-be is a computer programmer with Mayo Foundation. Her fiancé; is an occupational therapist at Cedar Branch DAC in Adams. They will be married Aug. 9 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester.
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Durst-Kueper
Ron and Marsha Durst of Mantorville announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Durst, to Matthew Kueper, son of Terrance and Mary Lee Kueper of Rochester. The bride-to-be is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering at North Dakota State University. Her fiancé; also attends NDSU and is majoring in mechanical engineering. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester.
Monroe-Start
The forthcoming marriage of Mandy Monroe and James Start is announced. Parents are Stacy Hemry of Rochester, Keith and Jacquetta Monroe of Avoca, Iowa, Karen Start of Cresco, Iowa, and Lloyd Start and Christine Mulhern of LeRoy. They will be married July 19 at the LeRoy Lutheran Church.
Engel-Lind
James and Lori Engel of Shakopee, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Engel, to Chad Lind, son of Michael and Joan Lind of Rochester. The bride-to-be is a registered nurse at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Her fiancé; is project manager at Elcor Construction. An Aug. 23 wedding is planned at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shakopee.
Kuehl-Befort
Connie Kuehl of Rochester announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Melissa Kuehl, to William Befort, son of John and Joan Befort of Byron. The bride-to-be, daughter of the late James Kuehl, is a client service representative at Mayo Clinic. Her fiancé; farms. They will be married July 25 in Byron.
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Dickerson-Solberg
Robert and Nancy Dickerson of Rochester announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Anne Dickerson, to Todd Joseph Solberg, son of Jeff Solberg of Wabasha and Becky Ersland of Hampton, Iowa. The bride-to-be is a probation officer in Rochester. Her fiancé; is a registered nurse at Saint Marys Hospital. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at Homestead United Methodist Church in Rochester.
Strandjord-McLaren
Jon and Jeanette Strandjord of Williams Bay, Wis., announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sarah Strandjord, to Jami McLaren, son of Jay and Cynthia McLaren of Rochester. An Aug. 9 wedding is planned at First Lutheran Church in Mabel.
Escher-Huebert
ROCHESTER -- The engagement of Carey Escher and Jeff Huebert is announced. Parents are Mike and Merry Jo Escher of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Ken and Kathy Huebert of New Ulm, Minn. The bride-to-be is a nursing home administrator. Her fiancé; is a programmer at IBM. An Aug. 16 wedding is planned at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.
