Erin Luchsinger and Shane Sinnema are engaged and planning a Jan. 16, 2009, wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Catherine and Robert Luchsinger, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1999. She received a degree in family studies and human development from UW-Madison, in 2003, and a degree in counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2008. She is employed by Banner Children’s Hospital, Banner, Ariz., as a child life specialist and Desert Medical Center, Mesa, Ariz. Her fiancé is the son of Diane Sinnema, Phoenix, Ariz. He graduated from Horizon High School, Phoenix, Ariz., in 1993. He is employed by Ameriflight, Phoenix, Ariz.

Terri Koep and Jeff Bessire are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 18, wedding at United Methodist Church, North Branch, Minn. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mary and Robert Koep, North Branch, Minn. She graduated from North Branch High School, North Branch, Minn., in 2001 and received a degree in early childhood education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minn. She is employed as an early childhood teacher in Waconia, Minn. Her fiancé is the son of Jan and Bill Bessire, Sun Prairie. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2002 and received a degree in physical education and coaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minn. He is employed by Aspen Academy, Prior Lake, Minn.

Amy Kazda and Scott Timmerman are engaged and planning a Saturday, Nov. 15, wedding at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Janet and Joseph Kazda, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2000. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from UW-Madison in 2004 and a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Ill., in 2007. She is employed by St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Jefferson, and Target Corporation, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Jean and Sam Timmerman, Cuba City. He graduated from Cuba City High School, Cuba City, in 1997 and received a degree in finance and human resources from UW-Platteville in 2001. He is employed by Insurance Audit Services, Davenport, Iowa.

Tiffany Williams and Joseph Nelson are engaged and planning a May 16, 2009 wedding at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lynette and Todd Williams, Janesville. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2006. She is employed by Cardiac Science, Deerfield. Her fiancé is the son of Vivian and David Ames, Edgerton, and Linda and Robert Nelson, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2005. He is employed as a carpenter through Local 314, Madison.

Ann Grodnik and Kyle Nagle are engaged and planning a February 2009 wedding in Methow Valley, Wash. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Janice and Chuck Grodnik, Elkhart, Ind. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and her master’s degree in business administration and her master’s degree in environmental studies from Yale University. She is an assistant vice president in public finance at Seattle-Northwest Securities. Her fiancé is the son of Carla and Bruce Nagle, Janesville. He received his bachelor’s degree from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., and a medical degree from UW-Madison. He is attending the University of Washington to pursue his master’s degree in public health. He is a pediatrician.

Jessica Lynn Kirk and Erik Johan Mikkelsen are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 4, wedding at United Methodist Church, Leawood, Kan. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kristine Kirk, Overland Park, Kan., and Carolyn and James Kirk, Paola, Kan. She graduated from Olathe South High School, Olathe, Kan., in 1998 and received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Kansas in 2002. She is employed by Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, as a pediatric nurse. Her fiancé is the son of Kristine and Brent Mikkelsen, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1996 and received a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from UW-Madison in 2000 and a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa. He is employed by Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Holly Wickhem and G. Jacob Davie were married Saturday, May 31, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison. Their parents are Donna and John Wickhem, Janesville, and Shirley and G. Fred Davie, Madison. Julia Yates and Chelle Lisiecki, friends of the bride, were the matrons of honor. Tim Sugar, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in marketing from UW-Whitewater and a master’s degree in business administration from Edgewood College, Madison. She is employed by M&I Bank, Madison, as a bank officer in treasury management. The groom received a degree in finance and economics from Colby College, Waterville, Maine, and a master’s degree in business administration from Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. He is employed by Hooper Corporation, Madison, as a EPO project manager. The newlyweds live in Madison.

Salina Sommerfeldt and Micah Sawyer were married Friday, June 13, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Jody and J.B. Sommerfeldt, and Donna Sawyer, all of Janesville. Elise Sommerfeldt, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Lee Ingle, friend of groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2006 and from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2008. The groom graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2006 and is an Airman First Class stationed at Luke Air force Base, Glendale, Ariz.
The newlyweds live in Glendale, Ariz.

Tonya (Moyer) Gretschmann and Jeffrey Allen were married Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Little Chapel of the Flowers, Las Vegas. Their parents are Valentina Mekschun, Clinton, Dennis and Tiea Moyer, Spooner, Gerald and Sherry Hopp, Edgerton, and Janice Allen, Janesville, and Larry Allen, Beloit. Rebecca Baker, friend of the couple, was the maid of honor. Brad Baker, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, and is employed by Chrysler, Belvidere, Ill. The groom graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, and received a degree in masonry while in Anaconda, Mont. He is employed by MPC, Walworth.

Michelle Schmalz and Michael Brusberg were married Sunday, May 3, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Beloit. Their parents are Pamela and Steven Schmalz, Beloit, and Beth and Garey Brusberg, Beloit. Andrea Schmalz and Samantha Schmalz, sisters of the bride, were the maids of honor. Mark Brusberg, brother of the groom, and Jason Masterson, friend of the groom, were the best men. The bride received a bachelor of science degree in education and math from UW-Whitewater. She is employed by Walworth Joint School District #1 as a teacher. The groom received a degree in business administration and finance from Carroll College, Waukesha. He is employed by Humana Insurance Company, Waukesha, as a financial consultant. The newlyweds live in Waukesha.

Veronika Asplund and Todd Richardson were married Saturday, May 31, at Pierce Park, Appleton.Their parents are Regina and Ray Asplund, Neenah, and Debbie and Matt Richardson, Edgerton. Nora Asplund, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Nick Ellifson, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride is the owner of Brewed Awakenings, Appleton. The groom is employed by Howard-Suamico School District, Green Bay, as an art teacher. The newlyweds live in Appleton.

ELKHORN—Eleanor and Frank Nappe celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Nappe and Eleanor Clauer were married Sep. 18, 1948, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elkhorn. He is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Elkhorn. Their family includes Donald and Janet Nappe, Cudahy; Diane and Charles Wuttke and Deborah and Gary Wuhrman, all of Elkhorn. They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JANESVILLE--Jodie and David Dvorak celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by taking a trip to Las Vegas. Dvorak and Jodie Waag were married Sept. 10, 1983 at First Lutheran Church, Stoughton. He is a retired firefighter from the city of Beloit and they are both owner/operators of Dvorak Landscape Supply, Janesville. Their family includes Kristen, David and Thomas Dvorak, all of Janesville.