Johannah Soha and Nicholas Kereven are engaged and planning an Aug. 1, 2009, wedding at Hilton Garden Inn, Middleton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kim and Michael Soha, Arkansaw. She graduated from Durand High School, Durand, in 1999, and received a degree as a medical assistant from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2002. She is employed by United Health, Madison.
Her fiancé is the son of Linda Hardesty, Mt. Morris, Ill., and Bill Kereven, Oregon, Ill. He graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, Ill., in 2000. He is employed with the city of Madison in the streets department.
Soha and Kereven
Engagement
Koponick and Hanan
Engagement
Anne Koponick and Nick Hanan are engaged and planning a March 21, 2009, wedding at Rotary Gardens, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kay Koponick, Janesville, and the late George Koponick Jr. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2002, and is employed by the Moose Lodge, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Mary Elliott, Milton, and the late Lawrence Hanan. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2002, and is employed by Tyson Foods, Jefferson
Duerst and Anderson
Engagement
Meghan Duerst and Kyle Anderson are engaged and planning a May 30, 2009, wedding in Elkhorn. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pam and John Duerst, Whitewater. She graduated from Whitewater High School, Whitewater, in 2000, and received a degree in occupational therapy from UW-Milwaukee, 2005. She is employed by Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Milwaukee. Her fiancé is the son of Cindy and Richard Anderson, Elkhorn. He graduated from Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn, in 1996, received a degree in finance from UW-LaCrosse, in 2001, and is currently attending UW-Milwaukee. He is employed by Constellation New Energy, Waukesha.
Matt and Henkel
Wedding
Danielle Matt and Timothy Henkel were married Saturday, June 7, at Palmer Park, Janesville. Their parents are Cheryl Drays, Whitewater, Daniel Matt and Shelley Henkel, both of Janesville. Jennifer Green, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Kevin Henkel, brother to the groom, was the best man.The bride received a degree in supervisory management from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2008. She is employed by Lab Safety Supply, Janesville, as a customer service representative. The groom is employed by Securitas USA, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville.
Stoner and Winter
Wedding
Jessica Ann Stoner and Christian Erik Winter were married Saturday, Aug. 9, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Fargo, N.D. Their parents are Karla and Cory Stoner, Milton, and Gaye and Allen Winter, Canby, Minn. Becky VanderVorst, friend of the bride, was the matron of honor. Andy Winter, brother of the groom, was the best man. The couple are both students at North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D. The newlyweds live in Fargo, N.D.
Astin and Babcock
Wedding
Katie Astin and Ross Babcock were married Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Patrick’s, Whitewater. Their parents are Sally and Ric Astin, Milton, and Karen and Rick Babcock, Whitewater. Jessin Wilson and Erin Weberpal, friends of the couple, were the maid and matron of honor. Dan Gnatzig, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received a degree in marketing from UW-Whitewater. She is employed with the Colman Group, Elkhorn. The groom received a degree in human health, recreation and performance from UW-Whitewater. He is employed by U.S. Postal Service, Madison, as a letter carrier. The newlyweds live in Janesville.
Sagen and Miller
Wedding
Chrissy Sagen and Justin Miller were married Saturday, Sept. 6, at Central Lutheran Church, Edgerton. Their parents are Barb and Steve Sagen, Footville, and Marti and Joe Miller, Galena, Ill. Mary Smith, friend of the bride, was the matron of honor. Aaron Miller, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride is employed by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Janesville. The groom is employed by American Family Insurance, Madison. The newlyweds live in Edgerton.
Giesing and Osborne
Wedding
Cynthia Giesing and Linda Osborne were married Monday, Nov. 3, at San Francisco’s City Hall, San Francisco, Calif. Their parents are Barbara Bertle and the late Frederick Bertle, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and the late O. Pearl Beaman. Joslyn Leve, daughter-in-law to the couple, was the matron of honor. Kris Giesing, son of Cynthia Giesing, was the best man. Giesing is employed by Applied Ecological Services, Brodhead, as a project estimator/coordinator. Osborne is employed by Student Services UW Rock County, Janesville, as a financial aid adviser. The newlyweds live in Janesville.
Hoffman and Jensen
Wedding
Toni Jean Hoffman and Matthew Albert Jensen were married Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Tami and Robert Johnson, Alma Center, the late Thomas Hoffman, and Carol and Michael Jensen, Janesville. Tracy Hoffman, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Brian Post, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Lincoln High School, Alma Center, in 2002, and received a degree in radiology from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2007. She is employed by Aspirus Health Care, Rhinelander, as a CT scanner technologist. The groom graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a degree in electrical power distribution from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2002. He is employed by We Energies, Land O’ Lakes, as a line mechanic. The newlyweds live in Three Lakes.
Komma
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Lois and Darrel Komma will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family, friends and a trip in 2009. Komma and Lois Linda Brust were married Jan. 3, 1959, at St. Mary’s Church, Nebraska City, Neb. He is retired from Super Valu. She is retired from Weight Watchers. Their family includes Bob and Lisa Komma, St. Louis Park, Minn.; Dave and Laureen Komma, Boise, Idaho; Scott and Liz Komma, Janesville. They also have nine grandchildren.
von Falkenstein
Anniversary
MILTON—Barry and Fran von Falkenstein celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with family.
von Falkenstein and Fran McBride were married Dec. 21, 1968, at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville. He is employed by Frank Bros. Inc., Janesville. Their family includes Amy and Chris Sheridan, and Dave and Jill von Falkenstein, all of Janesville. They also have two grandchildren.
Andreson and Moses
Wedding
Amy Marie Andreson and Daniel Paul Moses were married Saturday, May 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lake Geneva. Their parents are Rosanne and Dan Andreson, Lake Geneva, and Jean and Steven Moses, Madelia, Minn. Andria Hart and Tabraea Ciancio, friends of the bride, were the matron and maid of honor. Matt Moses, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Badger High School, Lake Geneva, in 2000, and received a degree from Winona State University, Minn., in 2004. She is employed as a registered nurse by the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Minn. The groom graduated from Madelia High School, Madelia, Minn., in 1999, and received a degree from Winona State University, Minn., in 2004. He is employed by Rig-A-Lite Partnerships LTD, Minn., as a Midwest regional sales manager. The newlyweds live in Savage, Minn.
