Jessica Abbott and Kyle Mair are engaged and planning a June 20, 2009, wedding at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Merrillville, Ind. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Terri and Jeff Cicillian, Crown Point, Ind. She graduated from Andrean High School, Merrillville, Ind., in 2002, and received a degree in politics and education from Carroll University, Waukesha, in 2007. She is employed by the Milton School District, Milton. Her fiancé is the son of Linda and Brad Mair, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003, and received a degree in accounting from Carroll University, Waukesha, in 2007. He is employed by Virchow, Krause & Company, Janesville.

Heather Menz and Brian Hansen are engaged and planning an Oct. 24, 2009, wedding at Atonement Lutheran Church, Beloit. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shawna Konitzer, Winneconne, and Michael Menz, New Richmond. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2001, and received a degree in business management from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville. She is employed by Wal-Mart, Rockton, Ill. Her fiancé is the son of Carol and Tom Hansen, Beloit. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2000. He is employed by Genencor International, Beloit.

Jessica A. Pakes and Jeffrey W. Edwardson are engaged and planning a Saturday, Dec. 27, wedding at St. Patrick’s Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bernadette and James J. Pakes, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a degree in barbering and cosmetology from Madison Cosmetology College, Madison, in 2002. She is employed by BJ Electric Supply, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Shelia and Ward Edwardson, Edgerton. He graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1999, and received a degree in refrigeration, heating and air conditioning from Universal Technical Institute, Glendale Heights, Ill.

Michelle Lynn Kubiszewski and Brandon Charles Smith were married Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Clare Catholic Church, Wind Lake. Their parents are Cheryl and Jeffrey Kubiszewski, Muskego, Heather and Charles Niles, Janesville, and Jill and Dennis Smith, Menomonie. Tricia Lange, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Travis Smith, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated form Muskego High School, Muskego, in 2001, and received a degree in math education from UW-Whitewater in 2005. She is employed by Freedom High School, Bethlehem, Pa., as a math teacher.
The groom graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1999, and received a degree in sports management and administration from Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, in 2004. He is employed by LeHigh Valley IronPigs baseball team, Allentown, Pa., as an account executive. The newlyweds live in Bethlehem, Pa.

Gabrielle Ann Buros and Brooks Bradford Graff were married Saturday, Oct. 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Janesville. Their parents are Lisa and Thomas Buros, Milton, and Mary and Bradford Graff, Indio, Calif. Hayley Kleyman, cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. Steve San Filippo, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in sociology from UW-Milwaukee in 2007. She is employed by Kohn Law Firm, Milwaukee. The groom received a degree in communications from UW-Milwaukee in 2008. He is employed by Milwaukee Country Club, Milwaukee, as an assistant golf professional. The newlyweds live in Shorewood.

Jennifer Strang and Tim Burdick were married Sunday, May 25, in Chicago. Their parents are Sue and Dale Strang, Le Roy, Ill., and Kathy and Roger Burdick, Janesville. Melissa Blunk, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Roger Burdick, father of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree from DePaul University, Chicago, in 1998, and is employed by Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago, as a nurse. The groom received a degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, in 1998, and is employed by the Chicago Park District, Chicago, as a marketing manager. The newlyweds live in Chicago.

Kristine Burdick and Patrick O’Sullivan were married Saturday, Oct. 11, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. Their parents are Kathleen and Roger Burdick, Janesville, and Maureen and John O’Sullivan, Chicago. Diana Burdick, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Daniel O’Sullivan, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1995, and received her bachelor’s degree from Carthage College, Kenosha, in 1999. She is employed by American Osteopathic Association, Chicago, as a division director. The groom graduated from Laurence High School, Burbank, Ill., in 1989, and is employed by Local 399 as an operating engineer, Chicago.

Mary Christophersen and Roger Sloss were married Saturday, Oct. 4, at Luther Valley Church, Orfordville. Their parents are Alice and Gene Sorenson, Clinton, and Marie and Robert Sloss, Beloit. Debbie Keller, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Dave Dummer, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride is employed by Woodman’s, Beloit, as a clerk and the groom is retired from Woodman’s, Beloit. The newlyweds live in Beloit.

Megan Nicole Meier and Richard Berlin Lane Jr. were married Saturday, Aug. 30, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Kris and Jim Meier, Janesville, Janet Page, Camp Hill, Pa., and Richard Lane, Harrisburg, Pa. Katie Meier, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Jordan Sydell, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in journalism and strategic communications along with a business certificate from UW-Madison. She is employed as a media and public relations specialist at Megan N. Meier PR, Chicago. The groom received a degree in computer science from Georgia Technical College, Atlanta, Ga. He is employed by the Chicago Board of Trade. The newlyweds live in Chicago.

JANESVILLE—Ann and James Heine will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family. Heine and Ann Francis were married Dec. 27, 1958, in Beloit. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Bergner’s, Janesville. Their family includes Tammy and Ralph Heine, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Teresa and Dan Christiansen, Roscoe, Ill. They also have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JANESVILLE—Annette and Mike Monk celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and a trip to Las Vegas. Monk and Annette Strunz were married Nov. 5, 1983, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. He is employed by Gilbank Construction, Clinton. She is employed by Simmons Bedding Co., Janesville. Their family includes Mike, Jim and Sarah Monk, all of Janesville.