The parents of Brenna Herrington and Gary Spisak are announcing their children’s engagement.

Patrick and Michele Deeken, St. Louis, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Erin Deeken, to Justin Andrew Selle. He is the son of Brian and Sondra Selle of Hannibal.
The prospective bride is a 2002 graduate of Rosati Kain High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism from Truman State University in 2006. She is employed by Electrolux.

Melinda Bateman and Anthony (Tony) Smallwood, both of New London, are planning to be united in marriage Sept. 8, 2009, by Judge David Mobley. A reception is planned from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 11, 2009, at the Lions Club building in New London. All friends and family are invited. Casual attire, please.

Billie Leann Dodd and Corey Leigh Schmohe would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Kevin and Sue Comfort, Joliet, Ill., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Alicia, to Brandon Kiesling, Hannibal. He is the son of Dwight and Phyllis Kiesling, California, Mo.

Daniel and Nancy Butler, Quincy, Ill., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, of Hannibal, to Nathan St. Juliana. He is the son of Gregory and Linda St. Juliana of Hannibal.

The parents of Amber Hateshol and Jeff Gottman have announced their engagement.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Means of New London are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Mallory Lynne, to Jonathan Eugene Duckworth of New London. Jonathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Duckworth of Center.

Kenny and Cheryl Buckman of Hannibal, Mo., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Renee Buckman, to Curtis Lee Jones. He is the son of Wayne and Beverly Jones of Paris, Mo.

Dr. James and Sandra Thornton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsi Brooke, to Jeffery David Pio. Jeff is the son of Rex and Sue Pio of Edgerton, Kan.