Haney-Henry

Steve and Wanda Haney, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Haney, Lawrence, to Matthew Henry, Haysville.

The future bride is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Baker University. She is a high school English teacher.

The future groom is the son of Steve and Connie Henry, Haysville. He is a graduate of Campus High School in Haysville. He is pursuing a degree in marketing at Kansas University.

The couple plan a Sept. 21 wedding at First United Methodist Church in Baldwin.

Thornton-Perry

Chris Thornton, Olathe, and Charles and Ruth Perry, Baldwin, announce the engagement of their children Kelly Marie Thornton, Olathe, and Nathan Charles Perry, Baldwin.

The future bride is a graduate of Louisburg High School and Brown Mackie College.

The future groom is a graduate of Baldwin High School and Kansas State University. He was a science teacher at Eudora High School. He recently graduated from the U.S. Air Force Officer Candidate School. He will be flying the new T-6A U.S. Air Force Trainer at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.

The couple plan a Sept. 7 wedding.

Henry-Kuntz

Robert and Sharon Henry, rural Westphalia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauri Henry, to Shane Kuntz, both of rural Lawrence.

The future bride is a 1991 graduate of Burlington High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in business in 1997 from Kansas University. She plans to receive a master’s degree at Baker University in January 2003. She is an operations manager for Johnson County Transit in Olathe and also is an NCAA basketball official.

The future groom is the son of Roland Kuntz, Abilene, and Shirley Kuntz, Salina. He is a 1993 graduate of Chapman High School. He is employed by JE Dunn as a construction foreman on the Sprint Campus project in Overland Park.

The couple plan an Aug. 31 wedding at the First Church of the Nazarene in Lawrence.

Miller-Seymour

Amy Miller, Topeka, and Thomas Seymour, Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Kevin and Mary Miller, Topeka. She is a graduate of Washburn Rural High School and Kansas University. She is a third-year law student at KU.

The future groom is the son of Paul and Helen Seymour, Lawrence. He is a graduate of Lawrence High School and KU. He is employed by Katz Law Firm in Kansas City.

The couple plan a Nov. 23 wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Cromwell-Hoesch

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cromwell, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Ann Cromwell, to Michael Ross Hoesch, Lawrence.

Christa is a 1994 graduate of Lawrence High School and attended Baker University. She owns a spa manicure business at Hair Experts Design Team in Lawrence.

Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoesch, Wichita. Michael is a 1990 graduate of Lebo High School and a 1995 graduate of Kansas University. He is a sales manager at Lewis Toyota in Topeka.

The couple plan a December wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Hubert-Beightel

Wes and Pat Hubert and C.W. and Karen Beightel, all of Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Laura Elaine Hubert and Eric Benjamin Beightel, both of Lawrence.

The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Lawrence High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics in 2000 from Kansas University. She is a distribution planner for Payless ShoeSource Inc., Topeka.

The future groom is a 1995 graduate of Lawrence High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies in 2001 from KU. He is a permitting coordinator for Brungardt Honomichl & Co., PA in Overland Park.

The couple plan a Nov. 9 wedding at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence.

Chowning-Martin

Herbert Martin Jr., Lawrence, announces the engagement of his son, Patrick Martin, Lawrence, to Kristen Chowning, Kansas City, Kan.

The future bride is the daughter of Jimmy and Vicki Chowning, Kansas City, Kan. She is a 1990 graduate of Turner High School, Kansas City, Kan. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from Kansas University. She earned a juris doctorate in 2001 from KU’s School of Law. She is an attorney at the Kansas Appellate Defender Office in Topeka.

The future groom also is the son of Kathy Martin, Brighton, Colo. He is a 1991 Lawrence High School graduate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from KU, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He graduated from KU’s School of Law with a juris doctorate in 2002. He will begin employment in September as an associate at the law firm of Shughart, Thomson and Kilroy in Kansas City, Mo.

The couple plan an Aug. 24 wedding at the Circle S Ranch in Lawrence.

Alexander-Horner

Sean Alexander and Derick Alexander, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their mother, Leanna Alexander, to Scott Horner, both of Lawrence.

The future bride is employed by Sprint PCS. The future groom is the son of Robert and Kathy Horner, Olathe. He is employed by Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp.

The couple plan a Sept. 14 wedding in Lenexa.

Hargett-Florance

Becky Ann Hargett and Justin Lloyd Florance, both of Overbrook, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Steve and Mona Hall, Albany, N.H. She is employed by the East Central Kansas Co-op in Education, Baldwin.

The future groom is the son of David and Cheryl Florance, Overbrook. He is an electrician for Quality Electric in Lawrence.

The couple plan a Sept. 7 wedding at the United Methodist Church in Overbrook.

Maples-Base

Belinda Maples and Kevin Base, both of Baldwin, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mike Maples, Lawrence, and Sandy Wiley, Olathe. She is a 1987 graduate of Eudora High School. She is employed by the KU Endowment Association.

The future groom is the son of Dean and Barbara Base, Lawrence. He is a 1986 graduate of Lawrence High School. He is employed by Sauer-Danfoss.

The couple plan an Oct. 5 wedding at Three Sisters Inn in Baldwin.