Engagements

Skranka-Spieker

Tina Skranka and Chad Spieker announce their engagement.

Parents are John and Darlene Skranka, Eden Prairie, Minn.; and Derald and Georgia Spieker, Moorhead.

Tina graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is employed by Thoreson Plumbing, Moorhead. Chad is employed by Red River Excavating, Moorhead, and All Occasion Limousine, Fargo.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in Hope Lutheran Church south campus, Fargo.

Swanson-Lempe

Laura Swanson and Bill Lempe announce their engagement.

Parents are Dean and Ann Swanson, Fergus Falls, Minn.; and Joe and Mary Lempe, Fargo.

Laura graduated from and Bill attends Minnesota State University Moorhead. She is employed by Elim Children's Center and Bill is employed by Hornbacher's Foods, both in Fargo.

An Oct. 12 wedding is planned in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls.

Wiedeman-Crews

Jennifer Wiedeman and Casey Crews announce their engagement.

Parents are Rick and Vickie Wiedeman, Valley City, N.D.; and Dennis and Mary Crews, East Grand Forks, Minn.

Jennifer and Casey graduated from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She is employed by Deloitte & Touche, Minneapolis, and he is employed by University Capital Strategies Group, St. Paul.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in First Presbyterian Church, Fargo.

VanDeusen-Brynteson

Beth VanDeusen and David Brynteson announce their engagement.

Parents are Michael VanDeusen and Patricia VanDeusen, both of Seward, Alaska; and Wayne and Clara Brynteson, Fargo.

Beth graduated from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and is employed by Anchorage School District.

David graduated from the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., and is employed by the United States Air Force.

The couple will be married Saturday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Anchorage.

Friesz-Nelson

Tocarra Friesz and Nicholas Nelson announce their engagement.

Parents are Kevin and Wanda Arnhalt, Fargo; Elden Friesz, West Fargo; and Sherwood and Sheila Nelson, Lake Park, Minn.

Tocarra graduated from West Fargo High School and is employed by Gate City Bank, West Fargo.

Nicholas graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, and is employed by DMI, West Fargo.

An Oct. 19 wedding is planned in Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fargo.

Ziegler-Dipple

Nicole Ziegler and Patrick Dipple announce their engagement.

Parents are Dennis and Peggy Ziegler, Killdeer, N.D.; and Anne Merrill, West Fargo, and the late Alan Dipple.

Nikki graduated from Interstate Business College, formerly of Fargo, and is employed by Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance Co., Fargo.

Pat graduated from Northwest Technical College, Moorhead, and is employed by Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning, West Fargo.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in Community Presbyterian Church, West Fargo.

Decker-Kruger

Kristi Decker and Kyle Kruger announce their engagement.

Parents are Claudia Decker, Fargo, and the late Tom Decker; and Everett and Jeanne Kruger, Audubon, Minn.

Kristi is employed by Sears, Fargo, and Kyle is employed by Snappy Manufacturing, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned in Peace Lutheran Church, Fargo.

Newman-Maunu

Kathleen Newman and Matthew Maunu, together with their parents, Donald and Ardyce Newman, Mayville, N.D., and Vernon and Lillian Maunu, Plymouth, Minn., announce their engagement.

Katy is employed by Anesthesia Associates and Matt is employed by Centra Care Clinic, both in St. Cloud, Minn.

A Nov. 16 wedding is planned in Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church, Mayville.

Fuchs-Sweeney

Kari Lynn Fuchs and Christian John Sweeney announce their engagement.

Parents are David and Mary Jean Richardson, Fargo; David Fuchs and Glenna Veater, both of Fort Bragg, Calif.; and Michael and Gema Sweeney, Breezy Point, Minn.

Kari attended and is employed by the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Christian graduated from Concordia College and is employed by Aegon Financial Group, Minneapolis.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in Peace Lutheran Church, Fargo.

Kaldor-Donat

Tara Leigh Kaldor and Joel Evan Donat announce their engagement.

Parents are Keith and Lorraine Kaldor, Audubon, Minn.; and Duane and Phyllis Donat, Aberdeen, S.D.

Tara graduated from Mayville (N.D.) State University, and Joel graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Both are employed by Microsoft Business Solutions, Fargo.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned in Aal Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, N.D.

Boland-Samaniego

Tim and Kris Boland, Gardner, N.D., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie, to Eric Robert Samaniego, son of Robert and Sandra Samaniego, Visalia, Calif., and Kip and Paula Otanez, La Habra, Calif.

Jennifer and Eric graduated from Johnson & Wales University, and she is employed by Spherion, both in Denver.

A June 14 wedding is planned in Whatley Chapel on the Johnson & Wales campus.

Mallinger-Vining

Jill Mallinger and Brad Vining, together with their parents, George and Kathleen Mallinger, Lidgerwood, N.D., and Gary and Nancy Vining, Aberdeen, S.D., announce their engagement.

Jill and Brad graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. She is employed by Northern State University and he is employed by Butler Machinery, both in Aberdeen.

An Oct. 12 wedding is planned in Wyndmere (N.D.) Lutheran Church.

Fettes-Elliot

Trisha Michelle Fettes and Andrew Jason Elliot announce their engagement.

Parents are John and Ardith Fettes, Mantador, N.D.; and Marilyn Basore, Grafton, N.D.

Trisha graduated from Valley City (N.D.) State University and is a substitute teacher for the Milnor, Lisbon, and North Sargent schools, all in North Dakota.

Andrew is employed by Hogenson Construction Inc., West Fargo.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned at The White House, Kragnes, Minn.

Leidholm-Witty

Michelle L. Leidholm and Brad J. Witty announce their engagement.

Parents are Russ Leidholm, Washburn, N.D.; Cindy Schwab, Bismarck; and LuVern and Carol Witty, Fargo.

Michelle graduated from RD Hairstyling College, Bismarck, and is employed by Hair We Are and McLean (N.D.) County Sheriff's Office.

Brad graduated from North Dakota State University and is self employed.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned at Washburn Methodist Church.

Gustafson-Haugrud

Shari Ann Gustafson and Kerry Lyn Haugrud announce their engagement.

Parents are Michael and Lois Gustafson, Kindred, N.D.; and Victor and Jennifer Haugrud, Fargo.

Shari graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed by Best Buy Co. Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn.

Kerry graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is employed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in Norman Lutheran Church, Kindred.

Von Bank-McCoss

Jessica Marie Von Bank and Daniel Jon McCoss announce their engagement.

Parents are Don and LuElla Von Bank, Buffalo, N.D.; and Doug and Karen McCoss, Granite Falls, Minn.

Jessica and Daniel graduated from St. Cloud (Minn.) State University. She is employed by Federated Insurance Cos., and he is employed by Central Mental Health Center, Buffalo.

The couple will be married Saturday in St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud.

Bakalyar-Kaldor

Ken and Ruth Bakalyar, Mountain Lake, Minn., and Gary and Linda Kaldor, Mayville, N.D., announce the engagement of their children, Penny Bakalyar and Matthew Kaldor.

Penny graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D., and is employed by ManorCare Health Services, Decatur, Ill.

Matthew graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed by Caterpillar, Decatur.

An Oct. 5 wedding is planned in Trinity Lutheran Church, Mountain Lake.

Ustanko-Benter

Debbie Lynn Ustanko and Shane Elliott Benter, together with their parents, Jerry and Myrna Ustanko, Fargo, Pamela Mattson, Ada, Minn., and Wayne and Chris Benter, Crosby, Minn., announce their engagement.

The couple will be married Saturday.

Olson-Burley

Nancy Olson and Nathan Burley, together with their parents, Arnold and Barbara Olson, Maple Grove, Minn., and James and Barbara Burley, Thompson, N.D., announce their engagement.

Nancy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and is employed by Aveda Corp., Blaine, Minn.

Nathan graduated from Jamestown (N.D.) College and is employed by EDS, Arden Hills, Minn.

A Nov. 30 wedding is planned in Redeemer Covenant Church, Brooklyn Park, Minn.

Heupel-Kraenzel

Teresa Jean Heupel and David Glenn Kraenzel announce their engagement.

Parents are Raymond and Mary Heupel, Medina, N.D.; and Jean Kraenzel, Las Cruces, N.M., and the late Weddy O. Kraenzel.

Teresa graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C., and is employed by St. John Church, Hebron, N.D. David graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned in St. John Church, Hebron.

Oihus-Johnson

Randi Ellen Oihus and Jeremy Lee Johnson announce their engagement.

Parents are Bob and Julie Oihus, Grafton, N.D.; Bunnie Johnson, Fargo; and Tim and Susan Johnson, Park River, N.D.

Randi graduated from Northwest Technical College, Moorhead, and is employed by Dr. Edeen Family Dentistry, Dilworth. Jeremy is employed by Grants Mechanical, Fargo.

The couple will be married Saturday in Hope Lutheran Church, Fargo.

Olson-Kuntz

Joy Olson, Moorhead, and Scott and Rebecca Olson, St. Cloud, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Joy, to Sterling Patrick Kuntz, son of Larry and Amy Kuntz, Moorhead.

Jessica graduated from Concordia College and is employed as a music instructor. Sterling is employed by Richtman's Press Club, Fargo.

An Oct. 18 wedding is planned in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moorhead.

Freehauf-Swanson

Sheila Freehauf and Jay Swanson announce their engagement.

Parents are Terry and Jeannette Freehauf and Richard and Kathy Swanson, all of Fargo.

Sheila is employed by Ponderosa Steakhouse, Fargo, and Speedway Restaurant, West Fargo. Jay is employed by the City of Fargo Street Department.

The couple will be married Saturday in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fargo.

Dunn-England

Heather Ann Dunn and Ryan Matthew England announce their engagement.

Parents are Mick and Ellen Dunn, Fargo; Mark and Cheryl England, Dilworth; and Pat and LaVaye Samek, Moorhead.

Heather graduated from the University of Mary, Bismarck, and is employed by Innovis Health and ProRehab Physical Therapy. Ryan attends Minnesota State University Moorhead.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned in First United Methodist Church, Fargo.

Fraley-Dreiling

Nicole Marie Fraley and Andrew John Dreiling announce their engagement.

Parents are James and Barbara Fraley, Minot, N.D.; and John and Florence Dreiling, Moorhead.

Nicole and Andrew graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. She is employed by War Memorial Hospital and he is employed by J. Rank Electric, both in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

The couple will be married Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moorhead.

Lundrigan-Borkenhagen

Tessa Lundrigan and Cory Borkenhagen announce their engagement.

Parents are Jim and Kathy Christianson, Ada, Minn.; Ted and Cheryl Lundrigan, Pine River, Minn.; and Gary and Linda Borkenhagen, West Fargo.

Tessa graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed by F-M Ambulance Service, Fargo.

Cory graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is employed by Moorhead Police Department.

An Oct. 12 wedding is planned in Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo.

Leier-Lemar

Tami Leier and Travis Lemar announce their engagement.

Parents are Ray and Diane Leier, Rugby, N.D.; and Harold Lemar, Fargo, and the late Diane Lemar.

Tami graduated from the University of Mary, Bismarck, and is employed by Microsoft Business Solutions, Fargo.

Travis is employed by H and S Family Painting and Central Cass High School, both in Casselton, N.D.

An Oct. 12 wedding is planned in St. Leo's Catholic Church, Casselton.

Anderson-Gelinske

Tifanie Anderson and Bryan Gelinske announce their engagement.

Parents are Jerry and Marian Anderson, Enderlin, N.D.; and Leon Gelinske and Judy Gelinske, both of Fargo.

Tifanie and Bryan graduated from North Dakota State University. She is employed by Red River Human Services Foundation and he is employed by Phoenix International, both in Fargo.

A September wedding is planned in First Lutheran Church, Enderlin.

Gustafson-Blixt

Shari Mae Gustafson and Brian Keith Blixt announce their engagement.

Parents are Olaf and Paula Gustafson, Mapleton, N.D.; and John and Connie Blixt, Lidgerwood, N.D.

Shari graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, and is employed by MeritCare.

Brian graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed by Sears.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fargo.

Lees-Hildebrand

Jacy Jo Lees and Steven Richard Hildebrand, together with their parents, Kim and Jan Lees, Buchanan, N.D., and Jim and Delaine Hildebrand, Jamestown, N.D., announce their engagement.

Jacy graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed by the North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo. Steve is employed by Parson's Business Systems, Fargo.

The couple will be married Saturday in Frontier Village, Jamestown.

Anderson-Hubrig

Christina Anderson and Troy Hubrig announce their engagement.

Parents are James Anderson, Kent, Minn., and Ruth Anderson, Rothsay, Minn.; and Dixie Hubrig, Great Bend, N.D., and the late Wayne Hubrig.

Christina graduated from Rothsay High School and is employed by St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge, Minn.

Troy graduated from Hankinson (N.D.) High School and is employed by Industrial Plating, Wahpeton, N.D.

The couple will be married Friday in Breckenridge Lutheran Church.

Goodale-Thompson

Nicole Goodale and Art Thompson, together with their parents, James and Susan Goodale, Bismarck, and Arlin and Sylvia Thompson, Washburn, N.D., announce their engagement.

Nicole and Art graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She is employed by Microsoft Business Solutions, Fargo, and he is employed by MDU Resources Group Inc., Bismarck.

A Sept. 27 wedding is planned in Bismarck.

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