Mersmann-Spradlin

Jacob Spradlin and Emily Mersmann

Fred and Lois Mersmann, Lawrence, and Don and Becky Spradlin, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Emily Theresa Mersmann and Jacob Lee Spradlin, both of Lawrence.

The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Lawrence High School and plans to graduate in May from Kansas University with a degree in community health. She is an intern at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.

The future groom is a 1998 graduate of LHS and attended Johnson County Community College. He is employed by Pearson Government Solutions.

The couple plan an Oct. 23 wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Kneeskern-Voigt

Allen Voigt and Jonina Kneeskern

Jonina Kneeskern and Allen Voigt, both of Austin, Texas, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bill Brown and Carol Kneeskern, Edina, Minn. She is a 1996 graduate of Edina High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2000 from the University of St. Thomas. She is an accountant in Austin.

The future groom is the son of Dalenette Voigt-Catlin, Pittsburg, and the late Gary Voigt. He is a 1996 graduate of Lawrence High School. He received a master’s degree in accounting in 2001 from the University of Texas. He is a certified public accountant in Austin.

The couple plan an August wedding in Minneapolis, Minn.

Rosencrants-Morrell

Timothy Morrell and Kristin Rosencrants

Kristin Rosencrants and Timothy Morrell, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Patrick Rosencrants and Kathy Rosencrants, both of Lawrence.

She is a 2002 graduate of Free State High School. She is a certified nursing assistant at Brandon Woods Retirement Community in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Gary and Donna Morrell, Beloit.

He is a 1996 graduate of Beloit High School. He also works at Brandon Woods Retirement Community.

The couple plan an April 10 wedding in Buford M. Watson Jr. Park in Lawrence.