29 August, 2025
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The latest vital statistics from St. Joseph reveal a series of marriages and divorce filings on August 29. The updates reflect the ongoing changes in family dynamics within the community.

Recent Marriages in St. Joseph

A total of nine couples have submitted marriage applications, showcasing a diverse range of ages and backgrounds. Among them, Dakota Ryan Rigby, 33, from St. Joseph, will marry Serenity Katherine Douglass, 33, from Kneeland, California. Another notable pairing includes Jay Edward Straub, 61, of Maryville, Missouri, and his fiancée Dongmei, 58, residing in St. Joseph.

Other couples include Blas Trinidad Hinojos, 53, from Deming, New Mexico, who is set to marry Claudia Lorena Quintanilla Pineda, 37, also of St. Joseph. Additionally, Ashton Christopher Cleveland, 26, and Kylie Brianne Shatswell, 29, both from Missouri, are preparing for their union.

Younger couples are also represented, such as Jocilynn Marie West, 22, and Charity Jo Piveral, 20, both of St. Joseph. Others include Codey William Dickinson and Amber Diann Comeau, both 27, as well as Kurt Joseph Melin, 39, and Crystal Denise Hernandez, 37, who are also from St. Joseph.

In a broader geographical context, Bryson Thomas Crum, 25, and Laura Marie Gentzmann, 24, hail from Olathe, Kansas, while Kyle Wayne Culp, 31, and Amanda Renee Coots, 39, are also from St. Joseph. Lastly, Michael Lee Dalsing, 68, and Susan Beverly Whitman, 67, round out the list of couples planning to wed.

Divorce Filings Submitted

On the same day, several divorce petitions were filed. Among the couples seeking to dissolve their marriages are Ashlee D. Evans and Nicklas L. Evans, as well as Danica Clark and Dewayne Clark. The list continues with Stacy Braswell and Michael Verbick, followed by Freedom L. Markley and Mark B. Vollintine. Lastly, Toni D. Bonea and Cory L. Bonea have also filed for divorce.

These vital statistics highlight the ongoing shifts in personal relationships within the St. Joseph community, illustrating both the commitment of couples beginning new journeys together and the complexities faced by those ending theirs.