Allison and Chad Walton of St. Louis, Mo., announce the birth Oct. 19 of a son, Brooks Henry Walton. They are also the parents of Andrew and Grady. Grandparents are Lana and John Yunker of St. Louis and Michael and Debby Klayman of St. Louis. Great-grandparents are Leona Klayman and the late Robert Klayman, University City, Mo., and the late Bertha and Jack Rainen, Kansas City, Mo.
Sam Devinki and Barbara Mack Devinki announce the engagement of their son, Richard Abraham Devinki to Jennifer Miller of Los Angeles, daughter of Bernard and Hilde Miller.
The future groom is the grandson of Maria Devinki and the late Fred Devinki and the late Sima and Gerald Mack. He attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has been an independent film and television producer in Hollywood for the past 14 years.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Meyer and Sally Miller and the late Matthias and Genofefa Reiter. She attended the University of Cal State Northridge, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in child development. She is presently the owner and operator of Fit By Pilates in Los Angeles.
The couple plan an August wedding in California.
Halley and Erich Goldstein announce the birth of a daughter, Zoey Rose, on Monday, Jan. 10. The Goldsteins are also the parents of a son, Maxwell Lane. Zoey is the granddaughter of Marci and Mark Klein, Suzy and Myron Goldstein, and Debbie and Mike Saferstein. She is the great-granddaughter of Maurice and Rhoda Dubinsky and Norma Saferstein.
Amy Ravis Furey and Brian Furey announce the birth Jan. 9 of a daughter, Emma Clair. The Fureys are also the parents of Michael. Emma is the granddaughter of Diane Ravis and the late Michael Ravis, Richard and Pat Furey of Spring Lake, N.J., and the late Glynis Furey.
Judi and Seth Dimbert of Hollywood, Fla., announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Shoshana Raizel, on Sunday, Jan. 23, at The Young Israel of Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale. Shoshana is the granddaughter of Ellen and Ron Dimbert of Overland Park and the late Harold and Jackie Goodman.
John and Lauren Hoopes announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Nathaniel Benjamin Franklin Hoopes, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Congregation Beth Torah. Nathaniel is the grandson of Beatrice Mattleman of Jenkintown, Pa., and the late Nathan Mattleman, Jack and Nancy Hoopes of Lake Lure, N.C., and Lucy Hoopes of Baltimore. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.
Kim and Adam Matsil of Overland Park announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Samuel Garrett, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Samuel is the grandson of Del and Bob Matsil of Dallas and Marjorie and Alan Kottler of Fort Worth, Texas. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush lunch following the service.
Randy and Elyse Block of Leawood, Kan., announce the engagement of their son, Phillip Jason Block, to Melissa Jill Kanter, daughter of Robyn Rennard of St. Louis, Mo., and Ray Kanter of San Antonio.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Rita and Leon Rennard, St. Louis, and the late Sylvia and Bernard Kanter, San Antonio. She attended Indiana University, earning a degree in business marketing. She is a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. She is currently employed in market research.
The future groom is the grandson of Jay and Charlene Pollack, Janice Block, Blossom Block and the late Irwin Block. He attended the University of Wisconsin, earning a degree in business. He received his law degree from Loyola University in Chicago. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity.
A March 6 wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago is planned.
Beverly and Bernie Jacobson of Overland Park, Kan., announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Tony Jacobson, to Julie Swartz, daughter of Georgean Swartz and Allen Swartz of Minneapolis, on Sunday, Feb. 6, in Minneapolis.
The future groom is the grandson of the late Pearl and Jack Rosen, Wichita, and the late Paul and Frieda Jacobson of Kansas City. He is a Healthcare IT consultant.
The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Abbott Swartz and Martin Hellman. Her 92-year-old grandmothers, Bess Swartz and Hilda Hellman, will be in attendance at the wedding. She is a mortgage banker in Passaic, N.J.
The couple will reside in Passaic after the wedding.
Larry Grunspan and Ilene Grunspan announce the engagement of their daughter, Shira Gail Grunspan, to Jonathan Caleb Hurst-Sneh, son of Daniel Sneh and Susie Hurst.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Jack and Barbara Bornstein and Mira Grunspan and the late Roman Grunspan. She attended the University of Kansas, earning an exercise science degree. She is currently attending Kansas University Medical Center attaining her doctorate in physical therapy.
The future groom is the grandson of Harold and Phyllis Hurst and Avigdor and the late Adina Sneh of Tel Aviv. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of Kansas School of Business. He is presently employed at US TOY as their marketing coordinator.
A July 10 wedding at Deer Creek Golf Club is planned. The couple resides in Overland Park.
