Hillman-Gardner

Patrick and Jean Hillman of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristi Mae Hillman, to Michael Edward Gardner. He is the son of Robert and Jackie Gardner of Cape Girardeau, and Bernadette Gardner of Kelso, Mo.

Hillman is a 1998 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is a registered nurse.

Gardner is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001, and is a third year student at the university's School of Law.

A July 19 wedding is planned at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso.