Smith-Helm | Engagement

Shannen M. Smith and Matthew S. Helm

Shannen M. Smith of Smithton and Matthew S. Helm of Waterloo have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Brad and Marybeth Smith of Smithton. She is a graduate of Gibault Catholic High School and University of Missouri Columbia. She is employed as a third grade teacher at Kennerly Elementary School.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Philip and Jutta Helm of Waterloo. He is a graduate of Gibault Catholic High School and University of Missouri Columbia. He is employed as a pasta plant supervisor at Hodgson Mill.

The couple are planning a June 11, 2016, wedding.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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