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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Nicole & John!

Dr. Nicole Alexandra Hefner and John Kennedy Goodwin, Jr. will meet at the altar of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, this August to exchange vows. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Drs. Denise and George Hefner of Lincolnshire, Illinois, and she is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Peter Verges […]

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Crib Note – Lillian Blair Snively

And then there were three – three girls, that is – for Amy and Matt Snively of Our Town! Lillian Blair Snively joined the family on December 15th, weighing six pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. The blue-eyed, dark-haired beauty is the little sister to siblings CeCe, age four; and Mags, age two. […]

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Crib Note – Miles Henry Floyd Dunn

Miles Henry Floyd Dunn arrived on December 5th, much to the delight of his parents, Sarah Ingram Dunn and Alec Dunn, and older sibling John Oliver Dunn! Weighing eight pounds, 12 ounces, and reaching 20 and one-half inches long, the newest member of the Dunn family has beautiful brown hair and grey eyes, and resembles […]

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Congratulations, Ericka & James!

Ericka Jean Schubert and James Austin Howe were joined in matrimony on October 14th at Pippin Hall Farm and Vineyards outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Lisa Schubert Hickok and John D. Hickok, Jr., both of Our Town; and Kristy and Bart Schubert of Bradenton, Florida. She is the granddaughter of […]

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Congratulations, Claire & John!

Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham will meet at the altar of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas, for a June wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Edward Kramer of Overland Park, Kansas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Lawrence Schaefer of Jefferson City, Missouri, […]

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2024 Jewel Ball Chairman

Holly Barnes Milledge (Mrs. Droste DeForest Milledge, Jr.) will serve as the chairman of the 2024 Jewel Ball, which will be held on June 15th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Holly is the daughter of Mrs. Bryant Page Barnes and the late Mr. Barnes. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Congratulations, Captain Molly Kay Langland and Lieutenant Andrew Rankin Carter!

Captain Molly Kay Langland and Lieutenant Andrew Rankin Carter were joined in matrimony on August 12th in Missoula, Montana, at a private home, with a friend officiating, the Reverend Matthew Holmes. The bride is the daughter of Kay and Jon Langland of Missoula, and the granddaughter of Donna and Roger Schumacher of Buckley, Illinois, and […]

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Crib Note – Henry James Robinson

Henry James Robinson made his parents so proud on October 29th, when he, as their first child, entered the world weighing eight pounds, six ounces; and boasting 20 and one-half inches in length! His blue eyes and dark hair make him a charmer already, especially to parents Anne Winter Robinson and Adam Robinson of Overland […]

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Congratulations, McKenzie & Riley!

McKenzie Rose Burns and Riley James Shirk were married on September 9th at White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Marianne and Timothy Burns of Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of the late Vera Clarke, the late Lupe Alvarez, and the late Virginia and Edmund Burns. […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & William!

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Scott Maday of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Adair Maday, to William Charleston Bolen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Patrick Bolen of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Beverly Sue Brownlee-Duncan of Prairie Village, Kansas, and the late Alden […]

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70/60/30 – Congratulations, Lisa & Ken Block!

It’s all about the numbers! Lisa and Ken Block threw their signature numbers party for their birthdays and anniversary: 70/60/30 (previous bashes included 60/50/20 and 50/40/10) to the delight of a great number of their friends and family. The Prime Social Rooftop was the location for the soiree, which included dancers from Quixotic, signage on […]

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Congratulations, Alexandra & Vincent!

Alexandra Jayne Muehlberger and Vincent Maxwell Privitera were joined in matrimony on July 15th at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Jayme and James Muehlberger of Overland Park, and she is the granddaughter of Mary Jane and John Klein of Leawood, Kansas, and Mary Frances and […]

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Crib Note – Lucy Marie Royle

Beautiful Lucy Marie Royle made her way into the world on September 18th, with brown hair and brown eyes, weighing eight pounds, two ounces; and boasting an elegant 21 inches in length. Lucy’s very proud parents are Caroline and Zack Royle. Her maternal grandparents are Sharon and Larry Chambers, and her maternal great-grandmother is Beverly […]

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Congratulations, Shannon & Michael!

Joined in matrimony on July 29th at the Woodland Mosaic Solarium at Denver Botanic Gardens were Dr. Shannon Leigh O’Connor and Dr. Michael Scott Miller. Shannon is the daughter of the late Rebecca Culpepper Benson and the late Dale Eugene O’Connor, and the late Dr. William Frank Benson. Michael is the son of Andrew Miller […]

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Congratulations, Jennifer & Eric!

Jennifer Lynn Howard and Eric Carl Savio were married on August 19th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Jan and Steven Howard, and the granddaughter of Linda Jensen of Prairie Village and the late Richard Jensen, and the late Maxine and Paul Howard. Her groom is the […]

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Congratulations, Ashley & Timothy!

Dr. Ashley Elizabeth Daniel and Timothy Patrick Uryasz will meet at the altar of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 18th. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wayne Daniel of Liberty, Missouri. Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Donald Uryasz III of […]

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Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gifford Wooldridge of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Marie Wooldridge, to Vance Simon Wentz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Wentz of Leawood, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Higgins and the late Betty Higgins, and the […]

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Congratulations, Meghan & Elijah!

Meghan Elizabeth Spivak and Elijah James Beal were united in matrimony on August 12th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Jeff Spivak of Our Town, and the groom is the son of Carolyn and Jim Beal of Belleville, Illinois. The evening prior to the ceremony, […]

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Congratulations, Abby & Cooper!

Abby Lynn Hale and Cooper Dean Heidebrecht were united in marriage on June 10th at Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Abby is the daughter of Shirley and Dr. Richard Hale II of Garnett, Kansas. She is the granddaughter of Louann Hermreck of Greeley, Kansas, and the late Floyd Hermreck, and Leona Hale […]

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Crib Note –  William David Collins and Wesley Porter Collins

Double the pleasure, double the fun! Darling twin boys, William David Collins and Wesley Porter Collins, arrived on January 27th. Their proud parents are Monica and David Collins of Vero Beach, Florida. The active duo joins older brother, Rivers Collins, age eight, and older sister, Cameron Collins, age six. The boys are fraternal twins. Will […]

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Congratulations, Adele & Blake!

Adele McConnell Royle and Blake Clemens McCartney were joined in matrimony on July 22nd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Gwen and Mike Royle of Parkville, Missouri. Her groom is the son of Michele and David McCartney of Manchester, Missouri. Adele is the granddaughter […]

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