Kluesner-Eftink

Arica Danelle Kluesner and Joshua Ryan Eftink were married July 27, 2002, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Harpist was Chadie Fruehwald, flutist was Robert Fruehwald, and vocalist was Lori Shaffer, all of Cape Girardeau.

Parents of the couple are Dale and Rebecca Kluesner of Scott City, and Jerome and Sharlett Eftink of Chaffee, Mo.

Maid of honor was Theresa Diebold of Kelso, aunt of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amanda Chapman of Oran; Jacquelyn and Tonya Eftink of Chaffee, sisters of the groom; and Rachel Wright of Scott City, cousin of the bride.

The groom chose his father as best man. Groomsmen were Jamey Dumey of Chaffee, cousin of the groom; Justin and Landon Kluesner of Scott City, brothers of the bride; and Brian Obermann of Chaffee, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Brooks Clark of Scott City, cousin of the bride, and Tommy Wencewicz of Cape Girardeau.

Candlelighters were Scott Martin and Jeremy Essner of Kelso. Scott is the son of Eddie and Liz Martin and cousin of the bride. Jeremy is the son of Don and Cara Essner and cousin of the groom.

Flower girl was Mollie Ross, and ringbearer was Logan Schlosser. Mollie is the daughter of Rick and Sarah Ross of Cape Girardeau and cousin of the groom. Logan is the son of Chad Schlosser of Scott City and cousin of the bride.

Jennifer Diebold attended the guest book.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the parish center. Servers were Jennifer and Tracy Martin, Christian and Kahri Diebold, and Makenzie and Bekah Ross.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner July 26 at St. Augustine Ruma Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Eftink received associate of arts degrees in May from Jefferson College. He is employed at the college. Both plan to attend Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

The couple is residing in Warrensburg.