ENGAGEMENTS

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Sep 7, 2003 by Capital-Journal

Sherriene Jones and

Derrick Sontag

Jones-Sontag

Sherriene Jones and Derrick Sontag, both of Topeka, plan to wed on Oct. 25, 2003, at The Woodward in Topeka.

Their engagement is announced by Miss Jones's mother, Kandy Lehmann, Topeka.

Mr. Sontag is the son of David and Sharon Sontag, Wichita.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Rossville High School and the University of Ohio at Athens with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She is a senior reporter for KSNT-TV in Topeka.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Wichita Southeast High School and Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is director of governmental affairs in the Kansas Attorney General's Office in Topeka.

Michelle Alice Godfrey and

Thomas Edward Erps

Godfrey-Erps

The engagement of Michelle Alice Godfrey to Thomas Edward Erps, both of Steamboat Springs, Colo., is announced by Miss Godfrey's parents, Larry and Karen Copeland and Martin Godfrey, all of Topeka.

Mr. Erps is the son of Tom and Denise Erps, Coal Valley, Ill.

The future bride is a graduate of Cair Paravel-Latin School and Washburn University with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs.

The future groom is a graduate of Alleman High School at Rock Island, Ill., and Northern Illinois University at DeKalb with a bachelor's degree in environmental management. He is a fishery biologist for the U.S. Forest Service in Steamboat Springs.

They plan to wed on Sept. 27, 2003, in Steamboat Springs.

Joanna Arce and

Timothy W. Steele

Arce-Steele

Ezekiel G. and Josephine C. Arce, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna, to Timothy W. Steele, son of C. Delwayne and V. Yvonne Steele, Newton.

A December 2003 wedding is planned.

Kerry Dean Ranabargar and

Elizabeth Suzanne Balch

Balch-Ranabargar

Dan and Pam Balch, Auburn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Suzanne, of Lawrence, to Kerry Dean Ranabargar, also of Lawrence.

Mr. Ranabargar is the son of Lynn and Helen Ranabargar, Chanute.

Their wedding is planned for Oct. 18, 2003, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka.

Jamie Jo McIlvain and

Bradley Michael Simmons

McIlvain-Simmons

Terry and Ginger McIlvain, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Jo, to Bradley Michael Simmons, son of Mike and Debra Simmons, Leighton, Ala.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Seaman High School. She is a student at Washburn University majoring in elementary education and is a dance teacher and director of liturgical dance at Barbara's Conservatory of Dance in Topeka.

The future groom is a graduate of Muscle Shoals (Ala.) High School and the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's degree in business administration in management information systems. He is employed by the Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association in Wichita as director of Baptist campus ministries.

An April 17, 2004, wedding in Topeka is planned.

Courtney Grieve and Jason Craig

Grieve-Craig

John and Kathleen Grieve, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney of Paola, to Jason Craig, also of Paola.

Mr. Craig is the son of Sue Gilbert, Kansas City, Mo., and Steve Craig, Spring Hill.

The couple have chosen Nov. 1, 2003, as the date for their wedding.

Geradette Elizabeth Murray and

Steven Micheal Dyche

Murray-Dyche

Geradette Elizabeth Murray, Topeka, and Steven Micheal Dyche, St. Joseph, Mo., announce their engagement.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Hazel Moore, Shady Cove, Ore., and the late Bill Moore.

The future groom is the son of Barbara Dyche, Niangua, Mo.

They plan to wed on Oct. 11, 2003, in Calhoun, Mo.

Taylor Allen Davis III and

Jennifer Ward Miller, M.D.

Miller-Davis

The engagement of Dr. Jennifer Ward Miller, Overland Park, to Taylor Allen Davis III, Fairway, is announced by Dr. Miller's parents, Teresa Ward, Franklin, Tenn., and Paul Miller, Overland Park.

Mr. Davis is the son of Marcia Stevenson, Olathe, the late Taylor Davis II, and the late Michael Stevenson.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of DeSoto High School, The University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in human biology, and The University of Kansas School of Medicine with an M.D. degree. She is a resident in internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. She also is a candidate for a master's degree in public health at KU.

The future groom is a graduate of Topeka West High School and Washburn University with a bachelor's degree in biology. He is employed as an account executive for Alexander Open Systems in Lenexa.

Their wedding is planned for Oct. 4, 2003, at the Simpson House in Kansas City, Mo.

Watson-Miller

John and Carolyn Watson, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Ross Miller.

Mr. Miller is the son of Diann Miller, Shreveport, La., and Martin Miller, Inwood, W.Va.

The future bride is a graduate of Topeka West High School and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, with a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations. She teaches French at the University of Texas in Arlington, where she also is pursuing a master's degree in French.