Engagements

Killion-Klein to wed (03/10/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Killion, III of Mobile, Ala., are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan Kathleen, to Ted Daniel Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted J. Klein of Spirit Lake. Megan is a 2004 graduate of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. She is a 2008 graduate from Tulane University in New Orleans, earning a B.S. in Neuroscience and Classical Studies. She is currently completing a Master of Science in Human Genetics from Tulane University...

Davis-Jordan engagement announced (03/10/10)
Marian Davis of London, Ky., and Pam and Mike Jordan of Spirit Lake, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Katherine Elizabeth Davis and Robert Patrick Jordan.

Aeikens-Bitterman wedding planned (03/10/10)
Richard Bitterman and Amanda Aeikens would like to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Dale and Terri Bitterman of Parkston, S.D., and Glenn and Pat Aeikens of Spirit Lake.

Thilges-Arnold wedding announced (03/03/10)
Nicholas and Debra Thilges of Tulsa, Okla., and Charles and Elaine Arnold of Mustang, Okla., are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Jordan Ashley Thilges and Brett Cameron Arnold.

Wilson, Kalkhoff to wed (02/03/10)
Joe and Becky Wilson are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Heather Michelle, to Michael Thomas Kalkhoff, son of Dr. Tom and Annette Kalkhoff of Spirit Lake.

Sheeler, Brennan to wed (01/20/10)
Terry and Lori Sheeler of Lake Park, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Sheeler, to Ken Brennan, son of Marty and Barb Brennan of Emmetsburg. Brittany graduated from Augustana College in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders. ...

Abbott, Jones announce engagement (12/16/09)
Steve and Mary Abbott of Spirit Lake are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Abbott to Nick Jones, son of Alex and Deb Jones of Milford. Meilssa is an RN at the Spencer Hospital, and Nick is employed with Jones Construction of Milford. The couple plans to be married on Oct. 2, 2010.

Randolph Arand - Timothy McIlrath (11/11/09)
Randolph S. Arand of North Liberty and Timothy J. McIlrath of Okoboji are pleased to announce their engagement. A May 2010 wedding at Gull Point State Park is planned, followed by a wedding trip to Australia. Randy and Tim plan to reside in Okoboji following the wedding.

Squier, Hardin announce engagement (09/09/09)
Jocelyn Squier is excited to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her parents, Lucas Squier and Adrienne Hardin. Luke is the son of Dan Squier and Dean and Linda Tjaden of Charles City. He is a 2000 graduate of Charles City High School and a 2002 graduate from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Luke is currently working as a chef at Maxwell's in Arnolds Park...

Lundgren, Prentice engaged (09/02/09)
Alyssa Lundgren of Wallingford and Jayson Prentice of Terril would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Michelson, Beggs to wed (09/02/09)
Greg and Nancy Michelson of Spirit Lake are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Allison to Jake Beggs of North Platte, Neb. Jake is the son of Jon and Carol Beggs.

Fernelius, Ferguson to wed (08/12/09)
Marv and Maridean Fernelius of Okoboji are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Fernelius to Steve Ferguson, son of Jack and Jean Ferguson of Newton. Megan is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in linguistics and works as an editor for the Internet Society's Request for Comments series based out of the University of Southern California...

Wildin, Grienke plan to wed (08/12/09)
Melissa Wildin and Tim Grienke are pleased to announce their engagement. Melissa is the daughter of Debbie Wildin of Spirit Lake. She graduated from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School in 2003. Melissa currently works at Burger King in Spirit Lake. Tim is the son of Fred and Kathy Grienke of Spirit Lake. He graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College in 1997 and Northwest Community College in 1998. Tim is a graduate of Alta High School's class of 1996 and is employed by GKN in Estherville...

Wilden, Grienke plan to wed (08/05/09)
Melissa Wilden and Tim Grienke are pleased to announce their engagement.

Epping, Hengeveld to be wed (07/29/09)
Bob and Suzi Epping of Sanborn are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lisa to Jon Hengeveld, son of Harlyn and Nona Hengeveld of Hartley.

Wermersen, Stimpson to be wed (07/01/09)
Kim and Deanna Wermersen of Okoboji and Kevin and Lori Huisman of Sioux Center are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Wermersen to Andrew Stimpson, son of Bob and Jean Stimpson of Fayetteville, Ga. Kristin is currently working for Canfield Business Interiors as an interior designer at their Rapid City, S.D. location. Andrew is a Captain and B-1 Bomber pilot for the United States Air Force. He is stationed at Ellsworth Airforce Base in Rapid City...

Nation, Simmons engaged (07/01/09)
Lee and Eileen Nation of Spirit Lake and Mike and Linda Simmons of Marengo and Winter Park, Colo. would like to announce the engagement of their children, Mike Nation and Megan Simmons of Minneapolis, Minn. Megan is an RN and is working on her Nurse Practitioner degree in Minneapolis. Mike is the Network Administrator for The Center for Victims of Torture in St. Paul. Mike and Megan met while both were attending Grinnell College...

Olivia Piercy and Brian Forney to wed (06/10/09)
Don and Jean Piercy of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Olivia to Brian Forney, son of Greg and Julie Forney of Spirit Lake.

Angela Vorland, Brandon McAuley to hold June wedding (05/20/09)
Angela Kathrine Vorland and Brandon Donovan McAuley, both of Scottsdale, Ariz. announced their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Tom and Julia Romanin of Cedar Falls and the late Bob Vorland and Nancy Donovan of Spirit Lake and Gary McAuley of Mount Pleasant, Texas. The groom is the grandson of the late Ed and Loretta Donovan of Estherville and the Lakes area...

Mitchell, Mazzella to wed in Italy (05/06/09)
Travis Mitchell and Daniela Mazzella announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Amanda Patzer and Gregory Neppl announce engagement (04/29/09)
Amanda Joy Patzer and Gregory Eugene Neppl are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Dawn Bernholtz and Jeff Harken to wed (04/29/09)
Dawn Bernholtz of Spirit Lake and Jeff Harken of Grundy Center are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding.

Rebecca Ann Luchtel to marry Nicholas James Boddicker (04/01/09)
Mary and Glen Luchtel of Spirit Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Luchtel to Nicholas James Boddicker, son of Kim and Darrin Weiland and Douglas Boddicker of Newhall. Rebecca graduated from Spirit Lake Community High School in 2004. She attended Iowa State University where she earned a degree in Human Nutrition in 2008. Rebecca is currently pursuing her PhD from Iowa State in Molecular Nutrition...

Salmen, Huberg engaged (03/25/09)
Mr. and Mrs. David and Cheryl Salmen of Wessington Springs, S.D. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Linae, to Heath Hjelmer Huberg, son of Cheryl and Mark Zieringer of Omaha, Neb. and Gary Huberg of Royal. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Wessington Springs High School and a 2006 graduate of Simpson College, Indianola. ...

Loving, Thompson to wed (02/18/09)
Brooke Loving, daughter of Scott and Teresa Loving of Albert City, and Eric Thompson, son of Bruce and Lori Thompson of Jewell, would like to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. Eric received his Masters Degree in School Guidance and Counseling from Buena Vista in 2008 and is currently employed by the Okoboji School District as their Middle School Counselor and Assistant Volleyball and Basketball Coach. ...