Albert-Morey

Maria Albert and Thomas Morey

Maria Lynn Albert and Thomas Virgil Morey, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dean Albert, Wichita, and Wilma Hammond, Tonganoxie. She is a Tonganoxie High School graduate. She received a bachelor’s degree from Kansas University and a master’s degree from Baker University. She is employed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

The future groom is the son of James and Earleta Morey, Tonganoxie. He is a Tonganoxie High School graduate. He earned a bachelor’s degree from KU and teacher certification from Emporia State University. He is employed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

The couple plan a June 26 wedding in Lawrence.

Bradford-Vukelich

Steve Vukelich and Cari Bradford

Cari Bradford and Steve Vukelich, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Chad and Carol Bradford, Caney. She received a bachelor’s degree in English in 1997 from Kansas University. She is the editor and director of annual publications for Pennington & Co. in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Steve and Judy Vukelich, St. Louis. He received a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2000 from KU. He is a project architect for Gould Evans, Lawrence.

The couple plan an Oct. 2 wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence.

Callahan-Joy

Joshua Callahan and Michelle Joy

Dennis and Kim Callahan, Baldwin, announce the engagement of their son Joshua Callahan, Salina, to Michelle Joy, Salina, daughter of Fred and Pam Joy, Hays.

The bride-to-be graduated from Hays High School in 1999 and Fort Hays State University in 2003. She is a substitute teacher.

The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Baldwin High School and a 2003 graduate of Fort Hays State University. He is a staff accountant at Clubine and Rettele Chtd., Salina.

The couple plan a July 10 wedding at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays.

Hey-Downing

Derrick Downing and Natalie Hey

John and Connie Hey, Baldwin, and Lonnie and Carolyn Downing, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Natalie Hey, Lawrence, and Derrick Downing, Lawrence.

The future bride graduated from Baldwin High School in 1999 and attended Johnson County Community College. She owns a day-care service.

The future groom graduated from Lawrence High School in 1998 and is employed by ADT Security.

The couple plan an April 3 wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Baldwin.

Kitterman-Burchett

Penny Kitterman and Travis Burchett

Larry and Reta Kitterman, McLouth, and Wayne and Debbie Burchett, Fontana, announce the engagement of their children, Penny Kitterman, McLouth, and Travis Burchett, Fontana.

The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of McLouth High School. She plans to graduate in May with a degree in science education from Pittsburg State University.

The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Prairie View High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering from Pittsburg State University in 2003. He plans to graduate in May with a master’s degree in business administration from Pittsburg State University.

The couple plan a June 5 wedding at Basehor United Methodist Church.

Matt-Schaffner

Elaine Matt and Brad Schaffner, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is a 1981 graduate of Garnavillo High School, Garnavillo, Iowa. She studied commercial art and advertising at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985 from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, in 1985. She is a teaching consultant with Community Living Opportunities in Lawrence and a graduate student at Kansas University, completing a visual art education teaching certification.

The future groom graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., in 1981 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and geography. He received graduate degrees at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., in 1984 and 1989. For the past 15 years, he has served as head of the Slavic Department and International programs at Kansas University Libraries. In May, he will be head of the Slavic Division at Harvard University’s Widener Library, Cambridge, Mass.

The couple plan a May 29 wedding at Unity Church of Lawrence.

Morton-Elliott

Stan and Becky Morton, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Morton, to Robbie Elliott, son of Stan and Vickie Elliott, Clay Center.

The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Free State High School. She is studying pre-medicine at Kansas State University, where she plans to graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.

The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Clay Center Community High School. He is a senior in pre-nursing and finance at K-State.

The couple plan a July 3 wedding in Lawrence.

Riley-Downing

Mike and Leanna Riley, Lawrence, and Lonnie and Carolyn Downing, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Rebekah M. Riley to Dustin M. Downing, both of Lawrence.

The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Free State High School. She is employed with the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America in Lawrence.

The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Lawrence High School. He is employed with Burnett Auto in Overland Park.

The couple plan a May 29 wedding at the Clinton Parkway Assembly of God church in Lawrence.

Shultz-Eddings

J. Dane and Linda Shultz, Pittsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Libby Suzan Lynette Shultz, to Justin Clay Eddings, Lawrence, son of Mike Eddings, Fort Scott, and Lenise Eddings, Lawrence.

The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Pittsburg High School. She plans to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from Kansas University.

The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Gardner-Edgerton High School and a 2000 graduate of Fort Scott Community College. He plans to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from KU.

The couple plan a June 5 wedding in Asbury, Mo.

Woodward-Hetrick

John and Julie Woodward, Eudora, announce the engagement of their daughter, Meta Woodward, Eudora, to James Hetrick, Lecompton, son of Dennis and Debbie Hetrick, Lecompton.

The future bride is the granddaughter of Warren and Betty Dunn, Emporia; Gary and Pauline Woodward, Lansing; and the late Ruth Woodward. She graduated from Eudora High School and is employed at Perry Middle School.

The future groom is the grandson of Lawrence and Cheryl Hetrick, Tecumseh; Lanora Walburn, Topeka; and the late James Walburn. He graduated from Perry High School and is employed by Schlumberger Production Systems.

The couple plan a June 19 outdoor wedding at Fall Leaf Farm in Eudora.