Week of Jan. 9, 2008

LEVIN-FREISTEIN

Valerie Nicole Levin, daughter of Bill and Linda Levin of Chesterfield, and Justin Eric Freistein, son of Peggy and Ken Brown and Larry Freistein of St. Louis, were married Sept. 30, 2007 at the Meadowbrook Country Club where Rabbi Daniel Plotkin and cantorial soloist Daniel Brodsky officiated. A wedding reception followed the ceremony at the Meadowbrook Country Club.

She is the granddaughter of the late Mildred and Irving Lerner and the late Mike and Ruth Levin.

He is the grandson of Thelma Balk and Harry and Jeanette Freistein.

The bride chose her sister, Andrea Kroll as matron of honor.

The groom chose his brother, Andrew Freistein as best man.

Ushers were Adam Kroll, brother-in-law of the bride, and Brandon Schnitzer, cousin of the groom.

Following a trip to Cabo San Lucas, the couple resides in Creve Coeur.

ALLISON-NORBER

Lindsay Allison, daughter of Steven and Jeri Allison of Kansas City, Mo., and David Norber, son of Gene and Dayle Norber of Clayton have announced their engagement.

She is the granddaughter of the late Betty and the late Robert Barton of Kansas City, Mo., and Joan and Stanley Allison of Carrolton, Mo.

He is the grandson of Rose Marie and the late Theodore Norber of Creve Coeur, and Ruth and Sylvan Sandler of Clayton.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Winnetonka High School and Central Missouri State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in special education, and Fontbonne University where she earned a master’s degree in education. She is currently a behavior specialist for Special School District. Her fiance is a graduate of Clayton High School and Drake University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and Washington University where he earned a master’s degree in mass communication and human resources management. He is currently the marketing and communications manager for Medical West Healthcare Center.

A June 2008 wedding is planned.

SCHNEIDER-STEARNS

Lauren Elizabeth Schneider, daughter of Bill and Sharon Schneider of Chesterfield, Mo., and Jason Alan Stearns, son of Jeffrey and Debra Stearns of Fithian, Ill., have announced their engagement. She is the granddaughter of the late Marvin and the late Sophie Schneider and the late Robert and the late Fryda Bierman, both of St. Louis, Mo. He is the grandson of the late James and the late Ardis Stearns, and the late Richard and the late Helen Walker. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Parkway Central High School and attended Maryville University. She is currently employed as a teacher at The Academy for Children in Brentwood, Mo. Her fianc é is a graduate of St. Joseph/Ogden High School and McKendree College where he earned a B.A. in sociology. He is currently employed as an account manager for Hilti, Inc. An April 2008 wedding is planned.