Teddy Sullivan loved his first cupcake at his recent birthday party. He loves following his big brothers around everywhere they go and making his mommy melt with those big beautiful eyes. Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Drix Photography  

Barrett and Chapin Woods explored caves and enjoyed seeing the beautiful desert views in New Mexico during their recent spring break trip. Also featured in the April 17th issue  of The Independent  

Congratulations to the Visitation sixth grade girls basketball team! The young players recently became co-champions of the CYO League this year. Way to go girls, slam dunk!

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clayton Mrkonic of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Craig Mrkonic, to Weston Patrick Buckley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen James Buckley of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. George Ralph Mrkonic of Merriam and the late Mr. Mrkonic, and […]

Marsha Morton and Mr. Michael Zisser of Pelham, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Morton Zisser, to Jason Morton Bloch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton Bloch of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Helen Sher of Scottsdale, Arizona, the late Mr. Manny Zisser, the […]

After spending two days soaking up the sun on the beach in Hawaii, Jeff Huggins boarded the USS John C. Stennis with his father, Jim Huggins and his uncle, Len Kriesky, to join his brother, Justin Huggins, a lieutenant in the US Navy. Jeff stayed in his brother’s state room, and ate his meals in […]

Christina Marie Hager and Neil Matthew Darling were married September 3rd at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Our Town. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hager of Leawood, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Martin Ricono, Sr., of Leawood and the late Mr. Ricono, and the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson Lawrence of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Blair Channing Lawrence, to Thornton Truss Tyson, the son of Mr. Daniel Paul Tyson of Our Town and Mrs. James Michael Hudnall of Oklahoma City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mary Ann Wiles Hamilton […]

Dylan Wetherill celebrated his 40th birthday recently with his wife, Erika, and some friends on a ski trip to Aspen. They hit the slopes everyday, and captured a great shot on top of the mountain. What a view! Dylan is the co-owner of Thoughtful Care in Prairie Village. He and his wife have two children, […]

Koral Owens, the daughter of Kate and Chris Owens, is pretty in pink with her pampered puppy named Penzey. She loves school, soccer, volleyball, reading, math, and especially her sisters, Campbell and Kennedy. Also featured in the March 17th issue of The Independent  

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kemp Schoenfeld of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kate Schoenfeld, to Michael Patrick Bell, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Bell of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Howard Helzberg of Birmingham, Alabama, and the late Mr. Helzberg […]

Happy Birthday to Teddy Sullivan and Tate Sullivan, who recently celebrated their 1st and 2nd birthdays with a fun bash. The beautiful blond boys are the sons of Libby and Brady Sullivan of Our Town, and grandsons of Nan and Mark Meyerdirk of Mission Hills, and Bridget Collin-Sullivan and Dr. Terry Sullivan, both of Denver, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Richardson Kammeyer Powell of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Keller Powell, to Constantine John “Gus” Jianas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gus Jianas of Prairie Village.  The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shaw Keller and the late […]

Elizabeth Erin Tiesing and Austin Thomas Tolson were married on October 8th at The Country Club of DC Ranch, overlooking the mountains of Scottsdale, Arizona.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Tiesing of Our Town. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooten, Sr. of Prairie Village and […]

Catherine Dudenhoeffer is passionate about non-profit work and helping others. Her interest began in high school when she volunteered for the Special Olympics and continued through college where she was involved in her sorority’s literacy philanthropy. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in communication from the University of Missouri and was a member of […]

Rob Sight, owner of Rob Sight Ford, recently announced a special partnership with Wayside Waifs. His mixed breed hound dog, Harley Sight, who was adopted from Wayside, is heading a campaign to help his furry friends find loving homes.  With every sale of a new or pre-owned car or truck, Rob Sight Ford will donate […]

Arthur Helzberg, the youngest son of Jamie and Bush Helzberg, recently turned one. According to his mother, he is the ‘perfect baby’ with a sunny disposition. Arthur grins at everyone, whether he knows them or not. All they have to do is smile at him while he is in the midst of tears, and he […]

Reverend and Mrs. Dwight Ward Tawney of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Leigh Wilkerson, to Adam Christopher Dietrich, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Diamond Oscar Willis Dietrich of St. Louis, Missouri. Laura is the daughter of the late Mr. William Ralph Wilkerson III. The bride-to-be is the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthew Beal of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Jane Marie Beal, to Bryson Lee Jones, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forrest Jones of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melvin Gile and Mr. and […]

Katherine Marie Tierney and Phillip Joseph Blando were married on May 7th at Visitation Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Patrick Tierney of Our Town and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas Dolan and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Francis Tierney. […]