Koch - Moorhouse

SIKESTON -- The Rev. Bill and Marti Koch have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Gayle, to Kreg Joseph Moorhouse, son of Dale and Diane Moorhouse of Elgin, Ill.

A 1991 graduate of Kickapoo High School in Springfield, the future bride graduated in 1995 from Truman State University. She is on staff with the Willow Creek Church in Barrington, Ill.

The prospective bridegroom graduated in 1992 from Elgin High School and in 1999 from Northern Illinois University. He is a professional percussionist.

Wedding plans are under way for a 7 p.m. ceremony Feb. 15, 2004, in Chicago, Ill.