Kassandra Heaton and Paul Huffman are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 3, wedding at Bethany Lutheran Church, Brodhead. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kandis and James Heaton Jr., Hanover. She graduated from Parkview High School, Orfordville, in 2002, and received a degree in nursing from UW-Oshkosh in 2007. She is employed by Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. Her fiancé is the son of Debra and James Hoffman, Brodhead. He graduated from Brodhead High School, Brodhead. He is currently attending UW-Oshkosh to receive a degree in math education.

Kimberly Hancock and Daniel Bell are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 24, wedding at St. Charles Catholic Church, Burlington. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Marian and Craig Hancock, Burlington. She graduated from Burlington High School, Burlington, in 1999, and received a degree in pharmacy from UW-Madison in 2005. She is employed by Zablocki VA Hospital, Milwaukee. Her fiancé is the son of Peggy and Ken Bell, Orfordville. He graduated from Parkview High School, Orfordville, in 2000, and received a degree in finance from UW-Whitewater in 2004. He is employed by Indiana Insurance, Waukesha.

Cindy M. Zimmerman and Matthew F. Jaynes are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 5, wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church, DeWitt, Neb. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lois and Marvin Zimmerman, Plymouth, Neb. She graduated from Tri County High School, Dewitt, Neb., in 1995, and received a degree in animal science from University of Nebraska, in 1999. She is employed by Cargill, Inc., Omaha, Neb. Her fiancé is the son of Mary and Robert Jaynes, Bowling Green, Ky., formerly of Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1997, and received a degree in agriculture business engineering technology from UW-Platteville in 2001. He is employed by CLAAS of America, LLC, Omaha, Neb.

LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Nancy and William Brooker will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their daughter’s home. Brooker and Nancy Hathorn were married Aug. 27, 1949, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. He is retired from Tredegar, Kentland, Ind. She is retired from Grapers Nursery School, Janesville, as a teacher. Their family includes Sandy and Larry Back, West Lafayette, Ind., two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Deanna M. and William C. Foss celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering at First Lutheran Church, Janesville, with family and friends. Foss and Deanna Wesenberg were married Aug. 15, 1959, at St. James Lutheran Church, Verona. He is retired from Gilman Engineering and Rotary Gardens, both of Janesville. She is retired from Galaxy Hair Design, Janesville. Their family includes Randy and Ruth Foss, Appleton; Steve and Jill Foss, Minneapolis; and Karen Foss, Janesville. They also have seven grandchildren.

MILTON—Barbara and Lester Hartzell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends and will be taking a trip at a later date. Hartzell and Barbara Bluhm were married Aug. 22, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is self-employed in Milton as an income tax professional. Their family includes Robert Hartzell and Tamarah Patricks, Edgerton; and Stephanie and Daniel Hartzell, Janesville. They also have nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

MILTON—Joyce and Lester DeMott will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Junction Pub, Milton. DeMott and Joyce Williams were married Sept. 5, 1959, in Goetzville, Mich. He is retired as owner/operator of DeMott’s Tree Services, Milton. She is retired from Schweiger Furniture, Jefferson, and is currently employed by Vymac, Whitewater.

VIOLA/JANESVILLE—June L. and James A. Baker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Viola United Methodist Church, Viola, and will be taking an Alaskan Cruise at a later date. Baker and June Lorraine Parker were married Sept. 5, 1959, in Viola United Methodist Church, Viola. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Parker Pen Company, Janesville. Their family includes Sharon and Scott Bucklin, Janesville; Pattie and James Baker Jr., Lafarge; and the late Susan Anderson. They also have 11 grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Miriam and Gordon Huber will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Rock Prairie Church, 8605 East County A, Janesville. Huber and Miriam Grace McLay were married Sept. 6, 1959, at Rock Prairie Church, Janesville. He is retired from Huber Electric, Janesville. She is retired from Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Their family includes Theresa and Scott Huber, Janesville; Robert Huber, South Elgin, Ill.; and Greg Huber, Wisconsin Dells. They also have eight grandchildren.

MILTON—Lucy E. and Dana R. Meads celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family. Meads and Lucille E. Stauffer were married Aug. 22, 1959, in Rockford, Ill. He is retired from Mead’s Grocery and Meat Market, Rockford, Ill. She is retired as a registered nurse. Their family includes Darlene and Jeffrey Meads, Machesney Park, Ill.; and Andrea and Scott Meads, Roscoe, Ill. They also have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JANESVILLE—Karen and Michael Erlien will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Erlien and Karen Wolf were married Sept. 1, 1984, at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. He is employed by Air Products, Inc., Milton. She is a full-time student at UW-Whitewater. Their family includes Stephen Erlien, Palo Alto, Calif.; Alexander Erlien, Madison; and Jacob Erlien, Janesville.