Jessica M. Raymond and Chad D. O’Leary are engaged and planning a Saturday, Dec. 6, wedding at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kathy and Daniel Raymond, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000. She is employed by Parker Community Credit Union, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Pamela and Roger Williams, Janesville, and Jeffrey and Bobbie O’Leary, Stoughton. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in accounting from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2004. He is employed by Frito Lay, Madison.

Mindy Kersten and Matt Riggio are engaged and planning an April 4, 2009, wedding at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Marcia and James Kersten, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1998. She is employed by Hidden Valley RV Resort, Milton. Her fiancé is the son of Joy and John Schuster, Janesville, and Jeff Riggio, Zephyrhills, Fla. He graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1999. He is employed by Compete Wall Specialties, Lake Geneva.

Christina Kay Chase and Eric John Everson are engaged and planning a fall 2009 wedding in Chicago, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Diane and Kenneth Chase, Northbrook, Ill. She graduated from Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, Ill., in 1996, and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill., in 2003. She is employed be Romona Elementary School, Wilmette, Ill. Her fiancé is the son of Denise and Kenneth Everson, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1996. He received a degree in psychology from UW-Oshkosh, in 2000.

Tara Elizabeth Huff and Ryan Matthew Reckard are engaged and planning a March 28, 2009, wedding at Central Lutheran Church, Edgerton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Nancy and David Frudden, Palmyra. She graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 2006. She is employed by Family Support and Resource Center, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Justine and Matt Reckard, Edgerton. He graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 2006. He is employed by Morrison’s Auto Inc., Edgerton.

Ellen Scholter and Scott J. Walker were married Saturday, Aug. 2, at Brierpatch Beach, Mattapoisett, Mass. Their parents are Elizabeth and Edward Scholter, Mattapoisett, Mass., June and John Gallmann, Janesville, and Mary and Jerry Walker, Delavan. Jim Tropp, friend to the groom, was the best man. The bride is employed by the YMCA, Massachusetts, as a swim instructor. The groom is employed by T. LeBlanc, Massachusetts. The newlyweds live in Fairhaven, Mass.

Janine Elise Bussa and David William Barkin were married Saturday, Aug. 2, at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Milwaukee. Their parents are Marilyn and John Bussa, Janesville, and Linda and Joel Barkin, Sturgeon Bay. Julie Lyons, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Brett Cullen, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in art and journalism from UW-Whitewater, in 2001, and a master’s degree in art therapy from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, in 2007. She is employed by Community Psychiatric Clinic, Seattle, Wash., as a mental health counselor and art therapist. The groom received a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, Beloit College, Beloit, in 2001. He is employed by Harvey Nash, Seattle, Wash., as a technical recruiting manager. The newlyweds live in Seattle, Wash.

Jennifer Bell and John Gifford were married Saturday, Oct. 18, in South Beloit, Ill. Their parents are Judy Bell and Robert Bigboy, Ashland, and Joan and Ted Gifford, Beloit. Laura Nyhus, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Darald Gearing, nephew of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UW-Whitewater, in 2007. She is employed by Universal Silencer, Stoughton. The groom graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, and is employed by Mid-State Concrete Industries, Beloit. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Wilma E. and Charles B. Smythe celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home with family. Smythe and Wilma Eileen Boldt were married Nov. 25, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes John Shereck and the late Rhonda Shereck, Newville; and Jerry and Vicki Smythe, Janesville. They also have five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Janice and Jeffrey Pergande will celebrate their anniversary with a cruise with their children and grandchildren at a later date. Pergande and Janice Braden were married Nov. 2, 1968, Milton. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes Jaymie and Nickole Pergande, and Jackie and Daniel McWilliams, all of Janesville; and Joann and Grant Miller, Waupaca. They also have seven grandchildren.