Phillip Klenda and Leann Thomas

Engagement announced

Tom and Patti Thomas of Marion announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Leann Thomas, to Phillip Klenda, son of Val and Julie Klenda of Lincolnville.

Grandparents of the couple are Virginia Downing and Dave Thomas of Marion, Ken Forsyth of Topeka and the late Joanne Forsyth, Theresa Klenda of Lincolnville and the late Leonard Klenda, and George and Kathleen Oborny of Marion.

The bride-elect graduated from Marion High School in 2005 and attended Colby Community College, receiving an associate of arts degree in veterinary technology in 2007. She is employed at Kansas State University Veterinary Medial Teaching Hospital as a veterinary technician in the food animal department.

Her fiancé graduated from Centre High School in 2000 and attended North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit where he received a degree in carpentry in 2001 and a degree in masonry in 2002. He is self-employed and lives in Durham.

A wedding is planned for Sept. 4, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church-Holy Family Parish, Pilsen.

The couple plan to live in Durham.