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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Katherine & Nick!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Randall Sweeney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Margaret Fitzgerald Sweeney, to Nicholas Alexander Gard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Franklin Gard of Our Town. Katherine is also the daughter of the late Margaret Lynn Fitzgerald Sweeney. She is the granddaughter of […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Eric!

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Crawford III of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Claire Crawford, to Eric Thomas Munninghoff, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Munninghoff of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Coleman of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ocean Reef, Florida, […]

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Congratulations, Lara & Brian!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart James Green of Vail, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lara Catherine Green, to Brian Glen Pryor, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Charles Pryor of Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moulton Green of Our Town and the late Dr. […]

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Jason!

Mr. and Mrs. H. Steve Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Ruth Anderson, to Jason Brooks Orr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moffett Orr of Mission Hills. Kathryn is a graduate of Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She was an Omaha Symphony Debutante in […]

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Crib Note – Sylvana Chloe Kaufman

A pink bundle of joy named Sylvana Chloe Kaufman was born on September 18th. The darling baby girl is the daughter of Lauren and Trevor Kaufman of New York, New York. Sylvie joins her big brother Milo, age two. She weighed six pounds and was 18 inches long. Sylvie has blue eyes and brown hair. […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Christopher!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frazier Bell of Prairie Village and Mr. Mark Robert Egerstrom of Monte Nido, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Adele Egerstrom, to Christopher James Rollings, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Rollings of Wilmette, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary Nesselrode of […]

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Tails of Our Town – Lily Amos

Lily Amos enjoys playing fetch, watching Harry Potter films and 101 Dalmations and taking walks with her friend, Evie. Kerry Amos loves this darling, purebred Dalmatian with a heart-shaped nose and one blue and one brown eye. Additional photos featured in the February 6, 2016 issue   

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Congratulations, Frances & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Clay of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Read Clay, to Andrew Iain Spitsnogle, the son of Jill Wylie Paton of Prairie Village and Steven Walter Spitsnogle of Overland Park. Frances is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hagaman Benners of Dallas, Texas, the […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Brett!

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Rappold of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Lynn Rappold, to Brett Kenneth Miller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Miller II of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Curtis of Mission Hills and Mr. and […]

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Crib Note – Daisy Leone Selman

A darling baby girl named Daisy Leone Selman arrived on July 17th to proud parents Daisy and Andrew Selman. She joins her big brother Noah, age three. Delighted grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Boyle. Daisy is the fifth generation Daisy on her mother’s side. She is named […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Church!

Hillary Ann Franke and Richard John Lester Church were married on June 20th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stephen Franke of Prairie Village. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Whitmer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Joseph Franke. […]

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Congratulations Katherine & Daniel!

Katherine Baker and Daniel Nelson were married on October 10th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Baker, Jr., of Our Town. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Nelson of St. Joseph, Missouri. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted […]

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Congratulations, Lindsay & Niles!

Mr. Martin and Dr. Lucinda Vogtsberger of Columbus, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Sears Vogtsberger, to Niles Ericsson Jager, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thor Jager of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Henry Vogtsberger of Bowling Green, Ohio, and the late Dr. Vogtsberger […]

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Crib Note – Boden Kendall Schoenthaler

A darling baby boy named Boden Kendall Schoenthaler arrived on November 10th to proud parents Kimberly Wilkerson and Chad Schoenthaler of Fairway. Bode joins his big sister Emmaline Elise, age four. This young fellow weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. Bode has blue eyes and brown hair. His grandparents are Adrienne […]

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Crib Note – Thomas Richard Maughan

A blue bundle of joy named Thomas Richard Maughan was born on September 2nd to proud parents Lacey and Kevin Maughan of Telluride, Colorado. Thomas weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 21 inches long. He has blue eyes and blond hair. Thomas’ delighted grandparents are Ginger and Dick Owen of Mission Hills and Susan […]

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Congratulations, Liz & Cole!

Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Albani of Parkville, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Kay Albani, to Patrick Cole McGregor, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McGregor of Liberty, Missouri. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Saint Pius X High School in Our Town. Liz earned a bachelor of science […]

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Crib Note – Channing Swift Tyson

A smiling bundle of joy named Channing Swift Tyson was born on August 12th to Blair and Truss Tyson of Prairie Village. The blue-eyed, brown-haired beauty weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 and one quarter inches long. Channing’s proud grandparents are Deborah and Kenneth Lawrence of Mission Hills, Karen Hudnall of Overland Park […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Sorenson!

Alexandra Leigh Pratt and Christopher Michael Sorenson were married on August 22nd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Allen Pratt of Our Town and Boston, Massachusetts. Alexandra is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Xavier Geier of Independence, Missouri, and the late Mr. […]

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Happy Birthday, Suzy!

Suzanne “Suzy” Mitchell Bowlin celebrated her first birthday on January 7, 2016. The darling baby girl is the daughter of Katherine “Kit” Bradley Bowlin and David Leslie Bowlin, Jr., of Atlanta, Georgia. Suzy’s proud grandparents are Suzanne and David Rall Bradley, Jr., of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Ruthie and David “Casey” Bowlin of Memphis, Tennessee. […]

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Crib Note – Bianca “Bibi” Elizabeth King

A lovely baby girl named Bianca “Bibi” Elizabeth King was born on October 21st. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 20 and a quarter inches long. Bibi’s proud parents are Rachel Sexton and Brian King of Our Town. Her delighted grandparents are Deidre Sexton, Leland Sexton and Patricia Mackay, all of Our Town. […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Simpson!

Jeri Lynne Skomal and Connor MacArthur Simpson were married on March 15th at The Secret Window Art Gallery in Denver, Colorado. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Skomal of Denver. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson of Naples, Florida. Her groom is the son of Debra Ball […]

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