Brittney Pullen and Phillip Kasha

Henry and Rita Kasha, and Vicki Pullen and Mike Kiesel, ( all of Villisca) would like to announce the Christmas engagement of Phillip Kasha and Brittney Pullen. Phillip is a 2004 graduate of Villisca High School and is employed with the Villisca Elevator. Brittney Pullen is the daughter of the late Kenneth Pullen. Brittney is a 2007 graduate of Villisca High School and is employed with the Orschelns Farm and Home in Clarinda. They will be exchanging their vows April 5, 2008.

Derrica Dunn

and

Dan Hutchings

Along with their families, Derrica Dunn and Dan Hutchings would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Derrica is the daughter of Dirk and Terri Dunn of Villisca. Dan is the son of Alfred and Debbie Hutchings of Bristow, Oklahoma.

Derrica is a 2003 graduate of Villisca High School and 2007 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City. She is currently teaching kindergarten in Glenwood.

Dan is a 2001 graduate of Bristow High School. He is a 2005 graduate of Aurora University and has been employed by Clarinda Academy as a lead youth counselor in Clarinda since September 2006.
The couple is planning a December 29th wedding in Villisca and will be residing in Glenwood.

Jennifer Marie Muller

to wed

LeAlan Paul Saathoff

Wendell and Constance Muller of Massena announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Muller, to LeAlan Paul Saathoff of Atlantic. Lee is the son of Arnold and Martha Saathoff of Dike. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Willard and Ruth Muller of Atlantic, the late Gladys Muller, Nell Franson of Villisca, and the late Harry Franson. Lee is the grandson of Esther Kliege of Dike, the late Ernest Kliege, and the late Arend and Freeda Saathoff.

Jennifer is a financial analyst for MV Transportation and Lee is a sales representative for Pioneer Hi-Bred in addition to being an assistant football coach at Atlantic High School. They will be united in marriage on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Noble United Methodist Church in Lyman with a reception and dance to follow at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.

Misti Heard

and

Kyle Yates

Delaney Yates, along with the parents of the couple, are pleased to announce the engagement of Misti Heard to Kyle Yates. Misti is the daughter of Gayle & Linda Heard of Villisca and Kyle is the son of Dustin & Tammy Kirchner of Bowling Green, MO and Mark Yates of Keokuk, IA.

Misti is a 1995 graduate of Villisca High School. She is currently employed at the Villisca Farmers Telephone Company as a CSR/Accounting.

Kyle is a 1998 graduate of Clark County High School in Kahoka, MO. He is currently employed at the Villisca Municipal Power Plant as a lineman.

The couple is planning an October 13th wedding at the United Methodist Church in Villisca. A reception will be held at the Pavilion in Clarinda. The couple and Delaney reside in Villisca.

Dena Rupp

to wed

Justin Crouch

Richard and Diane Rupp, of Villisca are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dena Rupp, to Justin Crouch. Justin is the son of Kenneth and Stephanie Crouch, of Glenwood and Don and Kandy Leath, of Omaha. Dena is the granddaughter of Lorraine Sunderman, of Villisca. Justin is the grandson of Kenneth and Elizabeth Crouch, of Glenwood and Dorothy Madison, of Casa Grande, Arizona.

The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Villisca High School and a 2001 graduate of AIB College of Business. She is currently employed with the State of Iowa as a Court Reporter for a District Court Judge.

The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Glenwood High School. He currently owns and operates his own business, Justin Crouch Custom Decks.

The couple will be married on September 1, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska, at Zion Lutheran Church with a reception to follow at Champions Run.

Kristin Kernen

engaged to

Mike Welsh

Kristin Kernen and Mike Welsh are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Kristin is the daughter of John and Denise Kernen and Jim and Donna Robinson, all of Villisca. Mike is the son of Richard and Kathy Welsh of Albia.

Kristin is a 1994 graduate of Villisca High School and 1998 graduate of Iowa State University. She is employed as a technical writer at Wells Fargo Financial in Des Moines. Mike is a 1991 graduate of Albia High School. He is employed as an account manager with Performance Display in Urbandale. The couple resides in Des Moines.

The couple is planning a September 8th wedding at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albia.

Brandi Bisbee

engaged to

Derk Wichhart

Denise and Tom Bergren, of Villisca and Dale Bisbee, of Creston, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Bisbee to Derk Wichhart. Derk is the son of Dan and Mary Wichhart, of Creston.

The bride to be is a 1998 graduate of Villisca High School and a 2004 graduate of Hair Tech School of Cosmetology. She is currently employed as a residential manager at Skyline View Apartment in Lincoln, Ne.

The futures groom is a 2003 graduate of Creston High School and a 2005 graduate of Southwestern Community College where he received his Associate of applied Science degree in Structural Engineering Technology. He is currently employed as a training specialist at Design Data, in Lincoln, Ne.

The couple will be married on August 4th, 2007, in a 3 p.m. ceremony at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, in Creston, Ia.

Abigail Brenton

and

Daniel Rausch

Karen Brenton , of Wauwatosa, WI, and Rennie Brenton, of Jacksonville, FL, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Vera Brenton, to Daniel Jon Rausch, the son of Ray and Holly Rausch, of Oconomowoc, WI.

Abigail is the granddaughter of the late Vera Henry Brenton and the late Dencil K. Brenton, both longtime Villisca residents.

Abigail is a 1998 graduate of Wauwatosa West High School, did her undergraduate work in educational policies from the University of Wisconsin, in 2001, received a Montessori certification in 2003, and her Masters Degree in Montessori education from Fernwood Montessori School, in Milwaukee, WI.

Daniel is a 1994 graduate from Oconomowoc High School. He joined the Coast Guard in 1995. He was active duty from 1995 to 1999. He is currently in the reserves, stationed in Milwaukee. He also attended Waukesha Area Technical College in Waukesha, WI. He is now a machinery technician at Marathon Engine Company in East Troy, WI.

The couple is planning a July 14, 2007, wedding in Milwaukee, WI, at the St. Matthias Catholic Church. They will reside in Milwaukee after the wedding.

Jamie Jensen

and

Jeff Kernen

Robert and Dixie Nihsen of Shelby, IA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie to Jeff Kernen, the son of Jim and Donna Robinson and John and Denise Kernen, of Villisca, IA

The couple is planning a May 19th wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. A reception will be held at the Cass County Community Center.

Jamie is a 1999 graduate of AHST High School and graduated from Nebraska Methodist College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is employed as an
Obstetrical Case Manager at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA

Jeff is a 1996 graduate of Villisca High School. He is a personal trainer and is employed at 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment in Omaha, NE. The couple resides in Omaha.

Courtney Lee Gourley

and

Richard Charles Miller

Courtney Lee Gourley and Richard Charles Miller, both of Urbandale, IA, would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Courtney is the daughter of Alan Gourley and Ronnel Badertscher of Villisca, IA. Rich is the son of Patti Morris of Corning, IA., and Randy Miller of Grimes, IA. The couple is planning a March 24th wedding at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Villisca. A reception will be held at the Corning Armory.

Courtney is a 2001 graduate of Villisca High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She is currently working as an executive at the Wildwood Lodge in Clive, IA. Rich is a 2000 graduate of Corning High School and an active Navy Reservist. Rich is currently employed at Hydro-Klean in Des Moines, IA. The couple will reside in Urbandale.

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