Amanda Liner and Aaron Rowley are engaged and planning a Saturday, Nov. 1, wedding at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kathy and Gary Liner, Elkhorn. She graduated from Elkhorn Area High School, Elkhorn, in 1998 and received a degree in art education from Carroll College, Waukesha, in 2004. She is employed by Montessori School of Waukesha, Waukesha. Her fiancé is the son of Doreen and Thomas Rowley, Whitewater. He graduated from Edgewood High School, Madison, in 1998 and received a degree in marketing from UW-Whitewater in 2005. He is employed by Paychex, Brookfield.

Kristin Bowman and Ryan Machkovech are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 27, wedding at St. John the Baptist Church, Waunakee. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Marge and Rick Raemisch, Waunakee. She graduated from Waunakee Community High School, Waunakee, in 2003 and received a degree in choral and general music education from UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, in 2008. She is employed by the Oshkosh Area School District, Oshkosh. Her fiancé is the son of Jamie and Gerry Machkovech, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2002 and received a degree in fine arts from UW-La Crosse, in 2007.

Jennifer Nowak and John Fujii were married Saturday, May 31, at Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross, Calif.Their parents are Judy and Blaine Nowak, Milton, and Rose and Tetsuro Fujii, Sebastopol, Calif. Tia Nowak, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Nick Fujii, son of the groom, was the best man.
The bride received a degree in criminal justice from UW-Milwaukee. She also attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She is the owner/operator of Inspired Fitness, Petaluma, Calif., and is a freelance interior designer. The groom received a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles. He is the owner/president of Hire Performance Group and Diversity Recruiters International, both of Petaluma, Calif.The newlyweds live in Petaluma, Calif.

Amanda Deadman and Justin Genung were married Saturday, June 7, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Jacque and Chuck Deadman, Madison, and Pat and Curt Genung, Janesville. Erica Sholts, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Shawn Genung, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in elementary education with a minor in science from UW-Madison, Madison, in 2007. She is employed by Kegonsa Elementary School, Stoughton, as a substitute teacher. The groom is employed by Cintas Corporation, Rockford, Ill., as a customer service representative. The couple lives in Janesville.

Amy Brock and Cory Carlson were married Saturday, July 26, at First Congregational Church, Janesville. Their parents are Patty and Bob Brock, Beloit, and Janet and Mark Carlson, Janesville. Ali Brock, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Casey Carlson, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride is a certified nursing assistant and is currently attending UW-Whitewater for social work. The groom graduated from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, and is employed as a welder. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

Mary Elizabeth Fanning and Jacob Bruce Penny were married Saturday, July 12, at Rotary Gardens, Janesville. Their parents are Jan Fanning, Milton, and Rich Fanning, Janesville, and Becki and Bruce Penny, Milton. Kelly Fanning, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Kris Agnew, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in psychology from Winona State University, Minn. She is employed by General Motors, Janesville as a communications manager. The groom is employed by General Motors, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Magda and Eugene A. Nelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Rotary Gardens, Janesville. Nelson and Magda Kavetschanky were married August 30, 1958, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. He is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville, and she is a retired floral designer/owner. Their family includes Dean and Michelle Nelson, Oregon; Mark and Tammy
Nelson, McKinney, Texas; Karen Nelson, Madison; David and Patty Nelson, Stoughton. They also have nine grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Geraldine and Wyman Nelson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Nelson and Geraldine Usher were married August 10, 1963, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Alpine Restaurant, Janesville. Their family includes Janet and Russ Weber, Janesville; Joan and Dennis Hoff, Milton; and John Minich, Edgerton. They also have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Christine J. and Jeff Kessler celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with family and friends.Kessler and Christine J. Wolff were married August 10, 1978, in Janesville. He is employed by Janesville Brick and Tile Company, Janesville. She is employed by Mercy Clinic East, Janesville. Their family includes Nikkole Schober and Kevin Schober, both of Beloit, and Brad Kessler, Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Martha and John Magee will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Japan later this year. Magee and Martha Juline Nordeng were married August 20, 1983, at Atonement Lutheran Church, Beloit. He is employed by Fairbanks Morse, Beloit. She is retired as an in-home health care provider. Their family includes Mathew and Tammy Kreger, Okinawa, Japan; and Luke Kreger, Bensenville, Ill. They also have four grandchildren

JANESVILLE—Kelly Jo and Kevin Edward Kraus will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by taking a Caribbean Cruise with their four children in December. Kraus and Kelly Jo Brodie were married August 27, 1983, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. He is employed by Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Ga. She is employed by Dean Health Systems, Janesville. Their family includes Aaron Kraus, Milwaukee, and Adam, Austin and Aidan Kraus, all of Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Carol and Tim Cullen will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends and a trip to Europe. Cullen and Carol Jean Tilton were married September 17, 1983. He is employed by Union Pacific Railroad, Janesville. She is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes Chad and Crystal Cullen, Greenwood, Ariz.; Sean and Carrie Cullen, Surprise, Ariz.; Katie and Luke DeZeeuw, Janesville. They also have three grandchildren.

Gabrielle Ann Buros and Brooks Bradford Graff are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 4, wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lisa (Saxer) and Thomas Buros, Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2003 and received a degree in sociology from UW-Milwaukee in 2007. Her fiancé is the son of Mary and Bradford Graff, Indio, Calif. He graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Green Bay, in 2001, and received a degree in
communications from UW-Milwaukee in 2008. He is an assistant golf professional at the Milwaukee Country Club, Milwaukee.

Jami Hutson and Dan Milner are engaged and planning a September wedding at the Appollo Theatre, Belvidere, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Judy and Jerry Hutson, Elgin, Ill. She graduated from Larkin High School, Elgin, Ill., and from Illinois State University. She is employed by Educational Resources, Inc., Elgin, Ill., and owner of Spotlight Performance. Her fiancé is the son of Joyce Milner, Rockton, Ill., and Gary Goetzman, Beloit. He graduated from Turner High School, Beloit, and attended UW-Whitewater. He is employed by Jack Wolf Auto Group, Belvidere, Ill., as a sales representative.

MILTON—Janice and David Evans celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Stevens Point. Evans and Janice Erickson were married June 7, 1958, in Northlake, Ill. He is retired from the Janesville School District. She is retired from the Fort Atkinson School District.
Their family includes Todd Evans, Seattle, Wash.; Kent and Andrea Evans, Cincinnati, Ohio; Ellen and Matt Schimenz, Brown Deer; and Diane Kassien, Owen. They also have 11 grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Alice and Lawrence Loveland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville. Loveland and Alice Heagney were married Sept. 20, 1958, at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. He is retired from the Janesville Police Department and she is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. Their family includes Dan and Patti Loveland, Roscoe, Ill.; Jim and Cindy Loveland, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Pam and Dean Ley, Mineral Point; and Gail and Stan Pacolt, Clarkston, Mich. They also have 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JANESVILLE—Judie and George Farrell celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.
Farrell and Judith Anne Kabitzke were married Aug. 3, 1968, in Waukesha. He is retired from the Janesville School District. Their family includes Jeff and Cherie Farrell, Lisa and John Zimmerman, and five grandchildren, all of Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Mary W. and Allen O. Williams celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a trip to their cabin in Minocqua. Williams and Mary Willis Kundert were married Aug. 18, 1973, in Brodhead. He is the owner of Al’s Lawn Service, Janesville. He also is retired from Wisconsin Knife Works, Beloit. She is employed by Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Their family includes Brenda and Todd Winney, Green Bay; and Beth and Aaron Burdick, Becky and Josh Lund, all of Janesville. They also have six grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Marie and Huron ‘Peanut’ Voliva celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with an open house Aug. 24. Voliva and Marie Stone were married Aug. 12, 1978, in Norfolk, Va. He is employed by McDonalds, Janesville. She is employed at Factory Card and Party Outlet, Janesville. Their family includes Bobby and Nicole Voliva, Sun Prairie; Daniel and Amy Voliva, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Megan Voliva, Janesville. They also have two grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Marjorie and Myron Betthauser celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a private family gathering at home. Betthauser and Marjorie Tessmer were married Sept. 6, 1958, at the Indian Creek Catholic Church, Oakdale. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Their family includes Tom and Elaine Betthauser, New Glarus; John and Mary Ann Betthauser, Houston, Texas; and Ann and Russ Teubert, and Jeanne Betthauser, all of Janesville. They have eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—DeeDee and Steve Kerchoff will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family vacation. Kerchoff and DeeDee Sue Larson were married August 24, 1968, in Janesville. He is retired from the Janesville School District and the U.S. Army Reserve. She is retired from the Janesville School District and Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Their family includes Kari Gates and Kelly Hoffmann, both of Janesville; and Shana and Rich Lizan, Madison. They also have three grandchildren.