Betsy Jane Rekowski and Brian Mitchell Pelsue are engaged and planning a Jan. 10, 2009, wedding in Negril, Jamaica. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mary and Robert Rekowski, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1999, and received a degree in interior design from UW-Madison, in 2003. She is employed by Feizy Rugs, Dallas, Texas. Her fiancé is the son of Louise and Mitchell Pelsue, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1998, and received a master’s degree in orthodontics from Marquette University, Milwaukee, in 2008. He is employed by Pelsue Orthodontics, Janesville.

Melisa Whalen and Robert Andrews are engaged and planning a May 16, 2009, wedding at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Delavan. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cindy and Ronald Whalen, Delevan. She graduated from Delavan Darien High School, Delavan, in 2004. She is employed by Hire Excellence, Buffalo Grove, Ill. Her fiancé is the son of Dawn and Paul Andrews, Arlington Heights, Ill. He graduated from John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, Ill., in 2004, and received a degree in computer science from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., in 2008. He is employed by ComScore, Chicago, Ill.

Kelly Jo Griswold and Ryan David Schable are engaged and planning a May 16, 2009, wedding in Seattle, Wash. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Alice Griswold, Eldorado, Ill., and Vernon Griswold, Raleigh, Ill. She graduated from Eldorado High School, Eldorado, Ill., in 1998. She received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill., in 2003, and a master’s degree in system architecture and engineering from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif., in 2007. She is employed by Boeing Company, Seattle, Wash., as a customer engineer. Her fiancé is the son of Earlene and Roland Schable, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1996, and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., in 2000. He is employed by Boeing, Seattle, Wash., as an engineering manager.

Allison McCann and Matthew Lindsey are engaged and planning a May 23, 2009, wedding at the City of Hope, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Nancy and Timothy McCann, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2004, and is attending UW-Whitewater to receive her degree in integrated science and business. She is employed by Prent Corporation, Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Laura Shu, Beloit, and Dennis Lindsey, Brick, N.J. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2003. He is employed by Hormel Foods, Beloit.

Shannon Rufener and Matthew Schaapueld were married Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Rock River Thresheree, Edgerton. Their parents are Deborah and Fredrick Rufener, Janesville, and Sharon and Mark Schaapueld, Fort Atkinson. Emily Rufener, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Adam Schneider, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received her certificate of completion from Hallmark Institute of Photography, Turner Falls, Mass. She is employed by Nasco, Fort Atkinson, as a photographer. The groom completed his apprenticeship from IBEW 890, Janesville, and is employed by State Group Electric, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

Onya Brown and Todd Elrod were married Saturday, Aug. 23, in Lake Geneva. Their parents are Becky and Jeff Zuelke, Milton, and Rita and Gary Elrod, Janesville. Alana Ruosch and Amanda Cady, friend of the bride, were the maid and matron of honor. Dave and Josh Elrod, brothers of the groom, were the best men. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in cosmetology from Madison Cosmetology, Madison, in 2001. She is employed by Zuelke Real Estate Team, Janesville. The groom graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1997, and received a degree in horticulture from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 1999. The bride and groom are the owner/operators of Nature’s Touch Garden Center & Landscaping, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville

Nicole Wittlieff and Jared Schultz were married Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Janesville. Their parents are Charlene and Michael Wittlieff, Janesville, and Terri and Denny Schultz, Milton. Heidi Hoeft, cousin of the bride, and Jenny Emann, friend of the couple, were the maid and matron of honor. Brandon Jensen, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UW-Platteville, in 2005. She is employed by Beginnings Group Home, Janesville. The groom graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a bachelor’s degree in building construction management from UW-Platteville, in 2005. He is employed by Carroll Electric, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

Elonna M. Tolmie and Sean F. Tompkins were married Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. Their parents are Tammy Dodd, Brodhead, and Tim Schroeder and Patricia Memmel, both of Janesville. Elonna Schroeder, aunt of the bride, was the maid of honor. Dale Karolczak, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in social work from Upper Iowa University, in 2002. She is employed by Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, as a social worker. The groom is employed by Gordie Boucher, Janesville, in the service department. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

ELKHORN—Marjorie and Ervin Welch will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family. Welch and Marjorie Brown were married Dec. 3, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa. He is retired from Walworth County Highway Department. Their family includes Terry and Kathy Welch, Delavan; Renee Welch, Hanover Park, Ill.; and Mark Welch, Orlando, Fla. They also have two grandchildren.

EDGERTON—Adele and Floyd Schock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and close friends. Schock and Adele Walters were married July 20, 1958, at Albion Seventh Day Baptist Church, Edgerton. He is retired from Friskies Pet Care, Jefferson. She is retired from the Oasis Restaurant, Janesville. Their family includes Tom and Gloria Schock, Kenosha; and Barbara Parent, Ankeny, Iowa. They also have four grandchildren.

WHITEWATER—Dorothy and Perry Moyer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the American Legion Hall, Whitewater. Moyer and Dorothy Ann Kramer were married Oct. 25, 1958, in Whitewater. He is a retired Dairy Farmer, Whitewater. She is retired from Fairhaven Retirement Community and Verlo Mattress Company, both of Whitewater. Their family includes Pauline and Steven Schmidt, Delavan; Mary and Tim Gillette, Whitewater; and the late Gary Moyer. They also have three grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Judi and Jack Remer will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with family. Remer and Judi Lynn Helmer were married Dec. 7, 1968, at First Lutheran Church, Elkhorn. He is employed by CHS Transportation, Rosemont, Minn. She is employed by Rock Haven Nursing Home, Janesville. Their family includes Will Remer, Beaver Dam; Ben and Brenda Remer, Green Bay; and Rachael Remer, Janesville. They also have one grandchild.