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Milestones

  • Birth

    Brody Ryan
    & Nolan Richard Rinehart
    Mark and Leanne Rinehart of Vandalia are the parents of twin boys born on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, Mo.
    Brody Ryan, born at 6:44 p.m., weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces and was 17.7 inches long, and Nolan Richard, born at 6:45 p.m., weighed 4 pounds 3 ounces, and was 17.3 inches long.
    They have a sister, Caroline, age 2.

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  • Kleinik-Perkins

    Amanda “Mina” Kleinik and Luke Perkins have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage.

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  • Campbell-Hawk

    Beth Campbell and Justin “JJ” Hawk, both of Vandalia, have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage.

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  • Card Shower

    Erna Gehle
    Erna Gehle, formerly of the St. Paul community in southeast Fayette County, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 29.
    She was born on Aug. 29, 1914, the daughter of Otto and Emma Gehle.
    Cards may be sent to her at: 709 S. Laclede Station Road, Room 311, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119.

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  • Hutchison-Kinkead

    Sarah Hutchison and TK Kinkead were married in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony on May 31, 2014, at Bethel Baptist Church in Vandalia, with the Rev. Dan Laack and Denny Hutchison officiating.

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  • Births

    Adrian Kenneth Towler
    Chad and Ashley Towler of rural Vandalia are the parents of a boy born at 4:38 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

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  • Birthday

    Betty Snyder
    A card shower has been requested for Betty Snyder of Vandalia, who will celebrate her 90th birthday this Saturday.

    She was born on Aug. 16, 1924, in Fayette County. She married Ivan “Jim” Snyder; he is now deceased.
    She is the mother of Bonnie Hall and Doris Kelly of Pana; Leroy Snyder, Shirley Ray and Lary Snyder of Vandalia; and Carolyn Burrus of Bingham. A son, Kenneth Snyder, is deceased.
    Cards may be sent to: 1607 W. Fillmore St., Vandalia, Ill. 62471.

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  • Beck-Carter

    Chasity Nicole Beck and Jedidiah James Carter, both of Ramsey, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Vandalia.

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  • Reunions

    Niehaus
    The descendents of Louis and Alma Niehaus met for the annual Niehaus reunion at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Parish Hall for a noon meal and fellowship on Saturday, July 19.

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  • VonBehren – Gash

    Sara VonBehren and Ryan Gash, both of Wapella, were married in a 6 p.m. ceremony on June 14, 2014, in Panama City Beach, Fla., with Sammie Stewart officiating.

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