Ostrander-Votaw

Ken Ostrander, Salina, and Jan Ostrander, Lee’s Summit, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Renee Ostrander, Overland Park, to Darrin Alan Votaw, Eudora, son of Alan and Delores Votaw, Eudora.

The future bride is a 1984 graduate of Salina Central High School and a 1988 graduate of Kansas University. She is employed by DST Output, Kansas City, Mo.

The future groom is a 1988 graduate of Eudora High School and a graduate of ITT Technical Institute. He is employed by Freedom Mortgage.

The couple plan a September wedding in Leawood.

Ledbetter-Bigham

Dana Lynn Ledbetter, Perry, and Darren Troy Bigham, Ellsworth, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Wayne and Lynn Ledbetter, Perry. She is a 1998 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2003 from Washburn University. She is a registered nurse at Free State Dermatology in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Rick and Paula Bigham, Ellsworth. He is a 1990 Ellsworth High School graduate and a 1994 Fort Hays State University graduate. He is a crew chief for Survey’s Inc.

The couple plan a Sept. 18 wedding in Lawrence.

Richesson-Ward

Dave and Mary Richesson, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Pryor Richesson, Denver, to Peter D. Ward, Denver, son of Don Ward, Orcas Island, Wash., and Mary Stirling, Denver.

The future bride is a 1990 graduate of Lawrence High School. She attended Kansas University and graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art. She is employed in video production and graphic arts in Denver.

The future groom is a 1982 graduate of Evergreen High School. He is a musician and works in the video production field in the Denver area.

The couple plan a Sept. 9 wedding in Victoria, British Columbia.

Durkin-Lacle

David and Phillis Durkin, Eudora, and Marie-Pierre Lacle-Fenart, Amersfoort, Netherlands, announce the engagement of their children, Kristi Lynn Durkin, Park City, Utah, and Pascual Lacle, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The bride-to-be is a 1994 Eudora High School graduate. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Kansas University in 1998. She is employed as an account executive with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Assn. in Park City, Utah.

The future groom is a 1993 graduate from Mavo Ter Eem. He is employed as a facility manager with Motivaction in Amsterdam.

The couple plan a Sept. 18 wedding at the Inn on the Creek in Midway, Utah.

Hanson-Nauholz

Hilary L. Hanson and Trent W. Nauholz, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda Hanson and Scot Beckenbaugh, Indianola, Iowa, and Bert and Nancy Hanson, Indianola, Iowa. She graduated from Indianola High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in international management at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. She is a buyer for Payless ShoeSource in Topeka.

The future groom is the son of Bill and Carolyn Nauholz, Sumner, Iowa. He is a Sumner High School graduate. He received a bachelor’s degree in international management from Simpson College. He is a systems analyst for Heartland Crop Insurance in Topeka.

The couple plan a Sept. 18 wedding in Lawrence.

Swenson-Lock

Terry and Lori Clark, Lawrence, and John and Beth Swenson, Garden City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Swenson, Lawrence, to Derek Lock, Wallace, son of Lee and Pauline Lock, Wallace.

The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Free State High School. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Colby Community College. She attended Kansas University. She is employed by Affinitas in Lawrence.

The future groom is a 2000 graduate of Wallace County High School, Sharon Springs. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Colby Community College. He is employed at Pine Family Farms.

The couple plan a June 4, 2005, wedding in Sharon Springs.