[ Engagements ]

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Dec 8, 2002 by Capital-Journal

Engagements

Levi Bixel and Jennifer Yockers

Yockers-Bixel

Howard and Sharon Yockers of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Levi B. Bixel, son of Charles and Rebecca Bixel of Berryton.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Topeka West High School and Highland Community College with an associate degree in legal assistant. She is employed at Washburn University as assistant to the dean of the School of Business.

The future groom is a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix with an associate degree in automotive and diesel technology. He is employed by Southwestern Bell in Kansas City, Mo., as a network operation center technician.

They plan to wed on March 8, 2003, at Highland Heights Christian Church.

Daniel Manis and Jenny Kerwin

Kerwin-Manis

The engagement of Jenny Kerwin and Daniel Manis is announced by their parents, Bob and Susan Kerwin of Ozawkie and Dan and Debbie Manis of Topeka.

The future bride is a graduate of Oskaloosa High School and Kaw Area Technical School. She is employed by Bill Kobach in Topeka.

The future groom is a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and Kaw Area Technical School. He is employed by Automotion in Topeka.

The couple are planning a May 24, 2003, wedding at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Topeka.

Mindy B. Rogovin and

Steven L. Reynolds

Rogovin-Reynolds

Steven L. Reynolds and Mindy B. Rogovin announce their engagement.

Mindy B. Rogovin is an attorney in private practice in Topeka.

Steven L. Reynolds is president of Redi Refrigeration Inc.

A January 2003 wedding is planned. Dr. L.D. Holmes of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene will officiate.

Travis Mills and Jenifer Allton

Allton-Mills

The engagement of Jenifer Allton of Auburn to Travis Mills of Topeka is announced by Miss Allton's parents, Rick Allton and Cynthia Ware, both of Topeka.

Mr. Mills is the son of Ed and Betty Mills of Topeka.

The couple have chosen May 3, 2003, as the date for their wedding.

Sam Bonham and

Jennifer Lea Pfannenstiel

Pfannenstiel-Bonham

Steven and Kathy Pfannenstiel of Carbondale announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lea, to Sam Bonham, son of Jay and Mary Bonham of Topeka.

The future bride is a graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School, Carbondale. She is a student at Allen County Community College and is employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas in customer service.

The future groom is a graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. He is a student at Washburn University. He serves in the Army National Guard as a Black Hawk helicopter technician.

They are planning a March 2004 wedding at Topeka Bible Church.

Steve Hutchins and Janelle Martin

Martin-Hutchins

Jim and Pat Martin of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle, to Steve Hutchins, son of Wayne and Sandi Hutchins of Winfield.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hayden High School and St. Mary College in Leavenworth with a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology. She is a probation officer for the state of Kansas in Olathe.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Winfield High School, Emporia State University with a bachelor's degree in management, and Baker University in Baldwin City with a master's degree in business administration. He is a financial analyst for Sprint in Overland Park.

Their wedding is set for April 25, 2003, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mission.

Alissa Ross and David Smoller

Ross-Smoller

The engagement of Alissa Ross to David Smoller is announced by Miss Ross's parents, Kathy and Bill Ogle of Topeka and Kim Ross.

Mr. Smoller is the son of Christine and Larry Jordan of Topeka and Tom and Donna Smoller of Overland Park.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. She expects to graduate this month from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications with emphasis in advertising.

The future groom also is a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication with emphasis in advertising. He is employed at Orion Online in Manhattan as a faculty adviser.

They are planning their wedding for Oct. 4, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Topeka.

Emily Harris and Lance Eisenbarth

Harris-Eisenbarth

Mark and Lori Harris of Topeka announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Emily, to Lance Eisenbarth of Topeka, son of Steve and Sandra Eisenbarth of Silver Lake.

A Dec. 27, 2002, wedding is planned.

Patrick Orrick and

Josie Schumacher

Schumacher-Orrick

Richard and Mary Schumacher of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Josie, to Patrick Orrick, son of Pamela Palmer of Kansas City, Mo., and Patrick Orrick Sr. of Olathe.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Topeka High School and The University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.