Aufdenberg - Essner

Dennis and Elizabeth Aufdenberg of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Aufdenberg, to Anton Essner, both of Kelso, Mo. He is the son of Norman and Dorothy Essner of Kelso.

Aufdenberg is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in ag business from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Cape Girardeau County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Essner is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. He is employed by R&A Farming and Essner Custom Butchering.

A July wedding is planned in Kelso.