Michelle Marie Gassman and Brandon Lee Jensen are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 25, wedding at Madison Marriott West Atrium, Middleton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sara and Jerome Randall, Platteville, and the late Wayne Gassman. She graduated from Platteville High School, Platteville, in 1999. She received a degree in elementary/middle education in 2003, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, in 2006. She is employed by Sun Prairie Area School District, Sun Prairie. Her fiancé is the son of Karen and Olen Jensen, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in applied science/construction from Madison Area Technical College, Madison, in 2004. He is employed by Tri-North Builders, Madison.
Bell and Simon
Engagement
Amy Lynn Bell and Andrew M. Simon are engaged and planning a Aug. 1, 2009, wedding at Atonement Lutheran Church, Racine. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Peggy and Ken Bell, Orfordville. She graduated from Parkview High School, Orfordville, in 2002 and received a degree in elementary education from UW-Whitewater in 2006. She is employed by Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha.
Her fiancé is the son of Gloria and Gene Simon, Racine. He graduated from Horlick High School, Racine, in 2001, and received a degree in accounting from UW-Whitewater in 2006. He is employed by Deloitte & Touche, Milwaukee.
Lindberg and Nightingale
Wedding
Erika Lindberg and Aaron Nightingale were married Saturday, June 21, at Luther Valley Lutheran Church, Beloit. Their parents are Cindy Bladorn, Janesville, John Lindberg, Waukesha, and Donna Magnussen and John Nightingale, both of Mesa, Ariz. Katy Sewell, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Jeremy Nightingale, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, and attended Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville. She is employed by Fort Health Care, Fort Atkinson, as an ultrasound technician. The groom graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, and is employed by Findorf Construction, Madison. The newlyweds live in Janesville.
Ruosch
Anniversary
SHARON—Robin and Mark Ruosch will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Eagles Club, Beloit. They also went on a trip to Las Vegas in September. Rousch and Robin Rose were married Oct. 8, 1983, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Edgerton. He is employed by American Family Insurance, and Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, Sharon. She is the owner/operator of Robin’s Hair and Tanning, Sharon. Their family includes Brennon Ruosch, Edgerton; and Kaylie, Karly and Conner Ruosch, all of Sharon.
Flannery
Anniversary
BRODHEAD—Phyllis and Roger Flannery will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at Lions Club Building, Albany. Flannery and Phyllis Alexander were married Oct. 18, 1958, at St. Victor's Catholic Church, Monroe. They are semi-retired from farming. Their family includes Brian and Rhonda Flannery, Albany. They also have four grandchildren.
Shepley and Lindberg
Engagement
Laura E. Shepley and Matthew J. Lindberg are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 25, wedding at First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robbin and Darwin Shepley, Woodstock, Ill. She graduated from Woodstock High School, Woodstock, Ill., in 2000, and received a degree in education from UW-Whitewater in 2005. She is a member of the sorority Delta Zeta. She is employed by Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha. Her fiancé is the son of Cindy Bladorn, Janesville, and John Lindberg, Waukesha. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a degree in liberal arts from UW-Whitewater in 2007. He is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is employed by Sherwin Williams, Lake Geneva.
Oleston and Grooms
Engagement
Marissa Oleston and Richard Grooms are engaged and planning a June 6, 2009, wedding at The Gathering Place, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gloria and Jerry Oleston, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a degree in elementary education from UW-Madison in 2006. She is employed by the Wisconsin Early Autism Project, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Sharon Derr, Sun Prairie, and Richard Grooms, Mount Horeb. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School, Sun Prairie, in 1994, and received a degree in accounting from Madison Area Technical College, Madison, in 2000. He is employed by Kindred Hearts, Madison.
Winderman and Cameron
Wedding
Rebecca Lee Winderman and Scott Craig Cameron were married Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colo. Their parents are Ina and Harry Winderman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Patricia and Steven Cameron, Milton. Jennifer Siegel, sister to the bride, was the matron of honor. Philip St. Pe, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in exercise and sports science from the University of Florida. She is employed by Draft FCB, Denver, Colo., as an account director. The groom received his bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Colorado. He is employed by LeMans Corporation, Janesville, as a Colorado sales representative. The newlyweds live in Boulder, Colo.
Franke
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Barbara M. and Dennis W. Franke celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a tour and cruise to Alaska. Franke and Barbara M. Allen were married Aug. 10, 1968, in Rockford, Ill. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes Denise and Craig Kind, Ester, Alaska; Mark and Amanda Franke, Janesville; and Michelle and Charles Everette, Footville. They also have four grandchildren.
Ceranski
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Nancy and Anthony “Tony” Ceranski will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Janesville Moose Lodge, 2701 Rockport Rd., Janesville, hosted by their family. Ceranski and Nancy Polster were married Oct. 22, 1958, in Stratford. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. Their family includes Kevin and Jean Ceranski; Cindy Ceranski, and Sandra and Steve Gelback, all of Janesville; and Roxane and Tod Braun, San Diego, Calif. They also have eight grandchildre
McGarvie
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Dayle and Donald McGarvie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in September. McGarvie and Dayle Haynes were married Sept. 6, 1958, in Milton. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from M&I Bank, Janesville. Their family includes Cherylyn and Ken Milbrandt, Neenah; and Douglas and Micki McGarvie, Janesville. They also have two grandchildren.
Smith
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Grace and George Smith will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Roxbury Church, 2103 Roxbury Rd., Janesville. Smith and Grace Henthorn were married Oct. 25, 1948, in Prairie du Chien. They are both retired. Their family includes Diane and Terry Casper and Donna and Bob Ball, all of Janesville. They also have five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Shuler
Anniversary
PALMYRA—Jean and Frank Shuler celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to North Carolina. Shuler and Jean Brann were married Sept. 11, 1948, in Racine. He retired in 1997 after practicing as a dentist for 40 years in Clinton. Their family includes Charles and Cindy Shuler, Vancouver, British Columbia; Kathryn Schaff, Cambridge, Minn.; Andrew and Geri Shuler, Janesville; and Kristine and John DeGrace, Elmhurst, Ill. They also have 13 grandchildren.
Harnack
Anniversary
FOOTVILLE—Dorothy and Edwin Harnack celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their home in September. Harnack and Dorothy Bladorn were married Sept. 11, 1948, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their family includes nine children, 21 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
