Love Lives Here
From throwback photos to present-day smiles, neighbors tell the stories of how their love began and one lucky couple won a Valentine’s prize pack from The Maids.
Congratulations to Mary & Mark Derheimer- The winners of our Valentine's Contest!
Thank you to The Maids who sponsored our winner with a Valentine’s basket filled with date-night goodies and a free house-cleaning gift certificate.
Mary and Mark Derheimer – Wildhorse
Mary and Mark Derheimer’s love story began at a neighborhood swim club through a mutual friend. Though they attended different high schools and later separate colleges, their friendship continued. Love ultimately won, and the Wildhorse couple celebrated 50 years of marriage last June, a true testament to lasting friendship and devotion. 💕
Mary and Mark Derheimer’s love story began at a neighborhood swim club through a mutual friend. Though they attended different high schools and later separate colleges, their friendship continued. Love ultimately won, and the Wildhorse couple celebrated 50 years of marriage last June, a true testament to lasting friendship and devotion. 💕
Shannon and Konstantin Kekhaev – Wilderness
Introduced by a mutual friend, Shannon met Konstantin, known as Kostya, who grew up in Russia. While he lived in Chicago and she was in grad school at SLU, a road trip for a group date sparked an instant connection. Though raised worlds apart, shared faith and values brought them together. Married 20 years this April, they’re raising three children and call St. Louis home. 💗
Bill and Athena Tuttle – The Highlands
Bill and Athena Tuttle met at the Westgate swimming pool in the early ’90s, where Bill asked for Athena’s phone number - and memorized it! Their first date was at Annie Gunn’s, and they’ve talked every day since. Bill later proposed on the Lake Michigan boardwalk during a Chicago trip for a Blues vs Blackhawks game. 💙
Bill and Athena Tuttle met at the Westgate swimming pool in the early ’90s, where Bill asked for Athena’s phone number - and memorized it! Their first date was at Annie Gunn’s, and they’ve talked every day since. Bill later proposed on the Lake Michigan boardwalk during a Chicago trip for a Blues vs Blackhawks game. 💙