Carrie S. Yonke and Thomas C. Allen are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 23, wedding at Luther Valley Lutheran Church, Beloit.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Susan and Brent Yonke, Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2004. She is attending UW-Whitewater to receive a degree in elementary education. She is employed by Janesville Community Day Care, Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Jane and Ed Allen, Orfordville. He graduated from Turner High School, Beloit. He is employed by Allen Construction, Orfordville.
Yonke and Allen
Engagement
Hamilton and Tadder
Engagement
Jessica Hamilton and Eric Tadder are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 30, wedding at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Janesville.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Suzanne and Mark Hamilton, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2002 and received a degree in early childhood education from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2005. She is employed by the YWCA, and Hammy’s Roadside Bar, both of Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Jill Mielke and Mark Tadder, both of Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2002. He is employed by Wellnitz & Sarow Builders, Janesville.
Alwin-Thoftne and Storms
Engagement
Jessica Lee Alwin Thoftne and Gabriel Seth Storms are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 4, wedding at St. John Lutheran Church, Janesville.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sherri Thoftne and Kevin Alwin, both of Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2004 and received a degree in arts and science from UW-Rock County, Janesville, in 2006. She is employed by Bank Mutual, Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Cheryl Peck, Janesville, and Peter Storm, Beloit. He graduated from Evansville High School, Evansville, in 2002 and received a degree in arts and science from UW-Rock County, Janesville, in 2006. He is employed by Woodman’s, Janesville.
Reis and Lenz
Engagement
Bridget Reis and Thomas Lenz are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 9, wedding at O’Donnell Park, Milwaukee.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kay Lory and William Reis, Middleton. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1997, and received a doctor of medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, in 2005. She is employed by Pro-Health Medical Center, Mukwonago.
Her fiancé is the son of Janet and Richard Lenz, Whitefish Bay. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School, Whitefish Bay, in 1998 and received a juris doctor degree from Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, in 2005. He is employed by First, Albrecht & Blondis, Milwaukee.
Winger and Dombrowski
Engagement
Dana Winger and Jacob Dombrowski are engaged and planning a Saturday, Nov. 22, wedding at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Milwaukee.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lou Kay and James Winger, Edgerton. She graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, UW-Oshkosh, and Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee. She is employed as an attorney at Fox, O’Neil & Shannon, Milwaukee.
Her fiancé is the son of Elizabeth Keuczewski-Dombrowski and Lawrence Dombrowski, North Carolina. He graduated from Naperville High School, Naperville, Ill., and Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee. He is employed as an engineer at Accenture, Milwaukee
Pearce and Gosda
Engagement
Alison Betty Pearce and Andrew Peter Gosda are engaged and planning a Saturday, April 19, 2009, wedding.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda A. and Lenny L. Pearce, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2007. She is employed by Woodland Christian School, Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Melanie and Peter T. Gosda, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2007. He is employed by Generac, Whitewater.
Punzel and Morris
Wedding
Kelly Ann Punzel and Richard Michael Morris were married Feb. 23 at St. William Church, Janesville.
Their parents are Debra Kessler and Leroy Punzel, and Mary Ellen and Michael Morris, all of Janesville.
Angie Loertscher, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Maurie Mueller, friend of the groom, was the best man.
The bride is employed with First Choice Dental, Madison, as a dental hygienist. The groom is employed by Concrete Structures, Janesville.
The newlyweds live in Janesville.
Wiedenhoeft
Anniversary
WHITEWATER—Ellen and Glen Wiedenhoeft celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Fireside, Fort Atkinson.
Wiedenhoeft and M. Ellen Tynes were married June 4, 1943, in Little Rock, Ark. He is retired from Hawthorn Melody. She is retired from Fairhaven Retirement Home. Their family includes the late Denis and Janet Wiedenhoeft, Jefferson; Greg Wiedenhoeft, Whitewater; Sue Wiedenhoeft, Gilbert, Ariz.; Brad and Darla Wiedenhoeft, Strum; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Hackbarth
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Ruth Marie and Dean Hackbarth celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
Hackbarth and Ruth Marie Satrang were married June 26, 1948. They both are retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. Their family includes Gary Hackbarth, Evansville; Vickie Hackbath, Madison; Scott Hackbarth, Wausau; and five grandchildren.
Parkhurst
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Betty Jane and Albert Parkhurst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Speakeasy Lounge and Restaurant, Janesville.
Parkhurst and Betty Jane Hummel were married June 14, 1958, in Palatine, Ill. He is retired from Sentry Foods, Janesville. She is employed by The Janesville Gazette. Their family includes Denise and Rick Atchison, Dawn and Todd Burkhiemer, all of Janesville; Debbie and Dan Nolan, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Diane and Don Bator, Elgin, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren
Greenleaf
Anniversary
WHITEWATER—Patricia and Terry Greenleaf celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.
Greenleaf and Patricia Primeau were married June 14, 1958, in Hubbell, Mich. He is employed by Beltone Hearing, Delavan. Their family includes Tim and Sue Greenleaf, Leveen, Ariz.; Sean and Melanie Greenleaf, Janesville; Scott Greenleaf, Whitewater; and seven grandchildren.
Stafslien
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Glynne and Phil Stafslien celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Duck Inn, Delavan.
Stafslien and Glynne Calkins were married June 21, 1958, at First United Methodist Church, Whitewater. He is retired from dentistry and she is retired from teaching. Their family includes Tom and Joan Stafslien, Encinitas, Calif. and two grandchildren.
Gammeter
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Yvonne and Willie Gammeter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Milwaukee with family and friends along with the marriage of their granddaughter.
Gammeter and Yvonne Herfel were married May 31, 1958, in Mt. Vernon. He is retired from Chrysler Motors, Belvedere, Ill. She is retired from Clinton Pharmacy as a clerk.
Their family includes Brenda Gammeter, Tucson, Ariz.; Gary Gammeter and Greg Gammeter, Clinton; Brett Gammeter, Janesville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Onsrud
Anniversary
EDGERTON—Mary and John Onsrud celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Elkhart Lake.
Onsrud and Mary Moss were married June 28, 1958, at Central Lutheran Church, Edgerton. He is retired from Uniroyal, Stoughton, and is now employed by Brennan, Steil & Basting Law Firm, Janesville. She is retired from UW-Whitewater. Their family includes Terri and Bob Kislia, Janesville; Kolleen Onsrud and Cheryl Fuchs, Evansville; Kevin and Betsie Onsrud, Northbrook, Ill.; and four grandchildren.
Eichelt
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Elsa and Donald Eichelt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
Eichelt and Elsa Oernig were married May 16, 1958. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes Suzan Horn, Lisa and Greg Becker, all of Janesville, and five grandchildren.
Richards
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Joyce and Donald Richards will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. A celebration in their honor was held at HHFFRRRGGH Inn with family and friends.
Richards and Joyce Crawford were married June 28, 1958 in Janesville. He is retired from Woodman’s Food Market, Janesville, as a meat cutter. She is retired from St. Mark Lutheran Church, Janesville, as a secretary.
Their family includes Julie Richards, Jeff and Kim Richards, all of Janesville; and John and Peggy Richards, Dane. They also have seven grandchildren.
Swets
Anniversary
DELAVAN—Millie and Edward Swets Sr. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at a later date.
Swets and Millie Marie Bauch were married June 27, 1958, at the Birnamwood Christian Reformed Church, Birnamwood. He is retired from the Delavan Police Department as the former chief dispatcher. They are owner-operators of the Dutch Maid Cleaners, Delavan. Their family includes Ed and Joan Swets, Walworth; Lee and Gwen Veltkamp, Janesville; Jon and Jackie Sybesma, and Steve and Lynn Swets, all of Delavan; Jim and Sharon Swets, Bozeman, Mont.; John and Stephanie Swets, Avalon; and 29 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Humphrey
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Sandy and Galen Humphrey will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
Humphrey and Sandra Walker were married June 29, 1968, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. He is employed with ATT, Janesville. She is retired from Kohl’s Department Store, Janesville. Their family includes: Dean and Lea Humphrey, Elgin, Ill.; Sue and Masami Imai, Middletown, Conn.; Becca Humphrey and Coy Hillstead, Minnetonka, Minn.; Robert Humphrey and Jess Mattrisch, Whitewater; and seven grandchildren.
Smythe
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Vicki P. and Jerry Smythe will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with a trip to Key West, Fla. in the fall.
Smythe and Vicki P. Zukaitis were married June 2, 1973, in Port Washington. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is employed with Mercy Systems, Janesville. Their family includes Sarah D. Shea and Charles A. Smythe, both of Janesville.
McWilliams
Anniversary
BLOOMINGDALE, ILL.—Lynette Marie and Michael McWilliams celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a gathering hosted by their children on Saturday, June 21.
McWilliams and Lynette Marie Miller were married May 27, 1978, at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. He is employed by Walnut Industries, Pennsylvania. She is a registered nurse for the Edward Women’s Center for Health, Naperville, Ill. Their family includes Lukas McWilliams, San Diego, Calif.; Aaron McWilliams and Chelsea McWilliams, both of Bloomingdale, Ill.
