Austin Daily Herald

Donovan Germain

Jennifer Knoebel

Jennifer Lynn Knoebel and Donovan Robert Germain, both of Austin, announce their engagement.

Jennifer is the daughter of Scott and Mary Knoebel of Austin and Donovan is the son of Pamela and Duane Germain of Austin.

Jennie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in theater and communication studies.

Donovan is attending Winona State University, majoring in choral education.

The couple will be married Oct. 12, 2002, at First Congregational Church in Austin.

Kerie Sue Heard

Rick Allan Swenson

Kevin and Susan Heard of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerie Sue Heard, to Rick Allan Swenson, son of Allan and Nancy Swenson of Brownsdale.

Kerie is a public health nurse with Mower County Public Health.

Rick is employed at The Pizza Cellar in Blooming Prairie.

The couple will be married Oct. 12, 2002, at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom in Austin, where the reception will also be held.

Nicole Osmundson

Jeremy Dudycha

Nicole Jean Osmundson and Jeremy Michael Dudycha, both of Austin, announce their engagement.

Nicole is the daughter of Carol Osmundson of Austin and the late Darrel Osmundson. Jeremy is the son of Jerry and Nancy Dudycha of Austin.

Nicole is a youth counselor at Gerard Treatment Programs Austin Campus.

Jeremy is a maintenance technician for Austin Public Schools.

The couple will be married at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2002, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. The reception will be held at the Holiday Inn, Austin.

Dean Rooney

Jennifer Tilkes

Paul and Carol Tilkes of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Tilkes, to Dean Rooney, son of Robert and Ann Rooney of Clearwater.

Jennifer is a 1988 graduate of Pacelli High School and a 1993 graduate of University of Minnesota-Minneapolis with a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene. She is employed in the Twin Cities.

Dean is a 1986 graduate of Buffalo High School and a 1991 graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He is employed in the Twin Cities Area and is a Major in the Minnesota National Guard.

The couple will be married Oct. 26, 2002, at St. Mary of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake.

Heidi Hingeveld

Michael Jung

Richard and Cindy Hingeveld of Austin announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Marie Hingeveld, to Michael Shannon Jung, son of Shannon and Patti Jung of Dubuque, Iowa.

Heidi is a 1996 graduate of Austin High School and a 2000 graduate of Luther College. She is employed at the University of Minnesota Foundation as a senior accountant.

Michael is a 1994 graduate of Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa and a 1998 graduate of Luther College. He is employed at Accenture in Minneapolis as an accountant.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2002, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Austin. The reception will be held at St. Edward's Corcoran Center.

Jason Anderson

Stacy Jensen

Stacy Jane Jensen and Jason Alan Anderson, both of North Mankato, announce their engagement.

Stacy is the daughter of John and Norma Jensen of St. Peter and Jason is the son of Terry and Ruth Anderson of Austin.

Jason is a 1991 graduate of Austin High School and a 2000 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is employed at Mankato East High School as a special education teacher.

Stacy is a 1993 graduate of St. Peter High School and a 2000 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is employed at V-TEK, Incorporated as a technical writer.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2002, at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter. The reception will be held at Best Western in Mankato.