Engagements

Grollmes-Smith

Jim and Betty Grollmes, Perry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Grollmes, Lawrence, to Michael Smith, Lawrence, son of Ken and Lisa Smith, Lenexa.

Kimberly Grollmes and Michael Smith

The bride-to-be is a Perry-Lecompton High School graduate. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Kansas University.

The future groom graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from KU. He plans to graduate in May from the Kansas University School of Law.

The couple plan an April 9 wedding at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Perry.

Hunt-Pierce

Brad Hunt, Lawrence, and Janice Stumpff, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Hunt, Lawrence, to William Pierce, Peoria, Ill., son of Dr. William Pierce Jr., Champaign, Ill., and the late Dianne Pierce.

The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Eudora High School. She is a 2000 graduate of the Master’s Commission in Kansas City. She is a student at the College of Hair Design in Overland Park.

Sarah Hunt and William Pierce

The future groom is a 1996 graduate of Champaign Central High School, Champaign, Ill. He is a staff member at Teen Challenge in Peoria, Ill.

The couple plan a July 9 wedding at Lawrence Wesleyan Church.

Haney-Edling

Steve and Wanda Haney, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Haney, Lawrence, to Brandon Edling, Lawrence, son of Bob Edling, Albuquerque, N.M., and Areta Edling, Gaithersburg, Md.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Free State High School and Kansas University. She works for the Christian Foundation for Children & Aging in Kansas City, Kan.

The future groom is a graduate of Duncanville High School, Duncanville, Texas, and KU. He works for Apple Computer in Kansas City, Mo.

Brandon Edling and Emily Haney

The couple plan a July 23 wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence.

White-Bishop

Dr. Glen and Nancy White, Lawrence, and Jim and Judy Bishop, Perry, announce the engagement of their children, Elisha Noel White, Lawrence, and Joel Arthur Bishop, Perry.

The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Lawrence High School. She graduated from Kansas University with a degree in communication studies. She works in the nonprofit sector in Kansas City.

The future groom is a 1995 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. He co-owns and operates Bishops in Perry.

The couple plan a July 16 wedding at the First Church of Nazarene in Lawrence.

Joel Bishop and Elisha White

Cole-Crane

Craig and Jeryl Crane, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their son, Casey Crane, Lawrence, to Christal Cole, Lawrence, daughter of Chris and Annette Cole, Iola.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Iola High School and Allen County Community College. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in technology from Pittsburg State University. She is the lead graphic artist at Stouse Inc. New Century Kansas.

The future groom is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Allen County Community College. He is employed by Douglas County.

The couple plan an April 23 wedding at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence.

Christal Cole and Casey Crane