Allison Lansing and John Richards are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 3, wedding at Lake Windsor Country Club, Windsor. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pam and Randy Lansing, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003, and received a degree in education and Spanish from St. Norbert College, De Pere, in 2007. Her fiancé is the son of Kathy and Bob Richards, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003, and received a degree in accounting from St. Norbert College, De Pere, in 2007.

Grace Rethlefsen and William D. Murray were married Saturday, May 16, at First Lutheran Chapel, Janesville. Their parents are the late Olga and Carl Johnson, and the late Edna and William Murray. Candy Hagen, daughter of the bride, was the matron of honor. Ernie Bandi, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride is retired from the Hedberg Public Library, Janesville. The groom is employed by UW-Rock County, Janesville. The newlyweds reside in Janesville.

Carmen Check and Clinton Montgomery are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 3, wedding at St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mary and James Check, Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2004, and received a degree in agriculture education from UW-Platteville in 2008. She is employed by Monroe School District. Her fiancé is the son of Tammy and Lee Montgomery, Argyle. He graduated from Argyle High School, Argyle, in 2003, and received a degree as an agriculture power and equipment technician from Southwest Technical College, Fennimore, in 2005. He is employed by Whiteside Farm, Argyle.

Shannon Deters and David Natker were married Saturday, May 30, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Their parents are Jan and Tom Deters, Janesville, Andrea and Jim French, Fort Collins, Colo., and Roslyn and Andy Natker, Los Angeles. Kim Deters, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Blake Natker, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1998, and received a degree in consumer science from UW-Madison in 2002. She is employed by Quiksilver, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif. The groom graduated from Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, Calif., in 1998, and received a degree in consumer affairs in business from UW-Madison in 2002. He is employed by EMC, Irvine, Calif. The newlyweds reside in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Rikki Osborn and David Kazda were married Saturday, May 2, at St. Patrick’s Parish, Onalaska. Their parents are Emelyn and Richard Osborn, Faribault, Minn., and Jan and Joseph Kazda, Janesville. Megan Stamler, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Chad Kazda, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Holmen High School, Holmen, in 2002, and received a master’s degree in school psychology from UW-La Crosse in 2008. She is employed with the Monroe School District. The groom graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1998, and received a degree in philosophy from UW-La Crosse in 2008. He is employed by Princeton Group, Madison. The newlyweds reside in Madison.

JANESVILLE—Idamae and Arlan Knutson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family in Appleton. Knutson and Idamae Prell were married Aug. 5, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stevens Point. He is retired from First Lutheran Church, Janesville. She is retired from the Janesville Public Schools. Their family includes Kathy and Jim Geary, Eagon, Minn.; Eric Knutson, Appleton; and Signe and Bill Winon, Albany, N.Y. They also have three grandchildren.

EDGERTON—Cindy and Roger Geske will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Race Track Park Conservation Club, Edgerton. Geske and Cindy Rae Witt were married Aug. 8, 1959, in Rockford, Ill. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is employed by Edgerton Pharmacy, Edgerton. Their family includes Jane and Bill Pulcine, Edgerton; and Suzi and James Geske, Janesville. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Donna and Allen Larson will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Larson and Donna Lezotte were married Aug. 15, 1959, in Neillsville. He is retired from USF Holland, Rockford, Ill. She is retired from the State of Wisconsin, Janesville. Their family includes Debbie and Bryon Crary, Denise and Rick Larson, Kari and Ken Larson, Michele Danielson, Leslie and John Ross, all of Janesville; and Connie and Andy Parkinson, Plano, Texas. They also have 12 grandchildren.

BELOIT—Donna and John Bomkamp will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Marian Hall in St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Janesville. Bomkamp and Donna Mary Bloyer were married Aug. 22, 1959, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Muscoda. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from St. John Vianney, Janesville. Their family includes Kris and Don Bomkamp, Janesville; Joan and Bob Schultz, Verona; Pam and Dave Bomkamp, Beloit; and Jennifer and Sanjay Suthar, Sheboygan. They also have nine grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Candace A. and Lynn E. Chrisinger will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Chrisinger and Candace A. Creek were married Aug. 10, 1974, in Janesville. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is employed by St. Mary School, Janesville. Their family includes Cory and Roxanne Chrisinger, Madison; Christopher and Becky Chrisinger, Coon Rapids, Minn.; and Celly Chrisinger, Janesville. They also have two grandchildren.

MILTON—Jodi and Randall Hookstead celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family at their home. Hookstead and Jodi Moore were married July 14, 1984, in Milton. They are both employed by General Motors, Fairfax, Kan. Their family includes Jessica and Jon Kjendle, Shanna Hookstead, and Brey Hookstead, all of Milton.