Laura Lyons and Paul Cichanofsky are engaged and planning a July wedding at Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda and Theodore Lyons Jr., Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1998. She received a degree, in psychology, magna cum laude, from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Ill., in 2002, and graduated from Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, in 2005. She is employed by Bell, Gierhart & Moore, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy and Fred Cichanofsky, Abrams. He graduated from Oconto High School, Oconto, in 1994, and received a degree in nutritional science from UW-Madison in 2004. He is employed by Sysco Food Services, Baraboo.

Ahreum Han and Benjamin Thompson are engaged and planning a March wedding at Central Methodist Church, Seoul, South Korea. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tae-Soon Min and Hyun-Soo Han, Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Chungshin Girls’ High School, Seoul, South Korea, in 1997. She received a bachelor’s degree in Czech literature from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea, in 2001, law degrees from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, in 2004, and from the Inns of Court School of law, London, United Kingdom, in 2006. She is employed by First American Title Insurance Company, Korea. Her fiancé is the son of Karen and Mark Thompson, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1999. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from UW-Madison in 2003, and a doctorate in politics from University of Exeter, United Kingdom, in 2008. He is employed by the Oxford University, United Kingdom, as a visiting professor.

Lynn Patricia Jacoby and Benjamin Lee Gillen are engaged and planning a Friday, May 15, wedding at Red Geranium Restaurant, Lake Geneva. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Susan M. Jacoby, Elkhorn, and the late Steven J. Jacoby. She graduated from Elkhorn Area High School, Elkhorn, in 2003, and attended UW-Platteville. She is a member of the Zeta Beta Chi Sorority. She is employed by Gempler’s, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Jane and Mike Reitzloff, Medford. He graduated from Boscobel High School, Boscobel, in 1994. He is employed by Falbo’s, Madison.

Stacy Jo Neumueller and Zachary James Steurer are engaged and planning a Saturday, April 18, wedding at Turning Point Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shirley and David Zirbel, and Kathy and Mark Neumueller, all of Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000. She is employed by Parker Community Credit Union, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of James Steurer, Beloit, and the late Syndi Steurer. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in computer information systems from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2004. He is employed by Logli Supermarket, Janesville.

Kristin Dilley and Robert Jack are engaged and planning a Saturday, May 23, wedding at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sharon and Gerald Dilley, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2002, and received a degree in biology from UW Platteville in 2006. She is employed by Deer Grove Veterinary Clinic, Cottage Grove. Her fiancé is the son of Debra and Randall Jack, Appleton. He graduated from Appleton East High School, Appleton, in 2003, and received a degree in civil engineering from UW-Platteville in 2008. He is employed by Strand Associates, Madison.

Debra Spohn and Michael T. Riley were married Friday, Jan. 16, in Deland, Fla. Their parents are Joyce Rupp, Deland, Fla., the late Leland Lawler, and Gloria Riley, Janesville, and the late James “Buck” Riley. The bride and groom are both retired from General Motors, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Deland, Fla., and Edgerton.

Amber Larsen and Josh Achterberg were married Saturday, Aug. 16, at Holy Mother of Consolation, Oregon. Their parents are Sandra and Jeff Larsen, Orfordville, and Lisa and Todd Achterberg, Eagle River. Amy Hagen, friend of the couple, was the matron of honor. Derek Schmidt, cousin of the groom, was the best man. The bride received at bachelor’s degree in education from UW-Whitewater in 2001, and a master’s degree in education from Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa, in 2005. She is employed by Parkview High School, Orfordville, as a business education teacher. The groom received a degree in nursing from UW-Madison in 2007. He is employed by Meriter Hospital, Madison, as a surgical nurse. The newlyweds live in Oregon.

Jennifer Renee McNeal and Adam Charles Berger were married Sunday, Oct. 12, at Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Ariz. Their parents are Eileen McNeal, Catskill, N.Y., and Ruth and Robert Berger, Janesville. Elisha Trevail, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Aaron Berger, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in music education from State University of New York, Potsdam, N.Y., and a master’s degree in choir music from University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. She is employed by Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, Phoenix, Ariz., as a voice teacher. The groom received a bachelor’s degree in music education from UW Whitewater. He is employed by Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, Phoenix, Ariz., as an arts director and music teacher, and at the Arizona Broadway Theater, Peoria, Ariz., as a music director and accompanist.
The newlyweds live in Phoenix, Ariz.

JANESVILLE—Elaine and Rolland Holliday celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary at their summer home in Punta Gorda, Fla. Holliday and Elaine R. Meissner were married Jan. 26, 1946, in Milton. He is retired from Gates Lumber Company, Janesville. She is retired from the Janesville Police Department. Their family includes Ilo and John Holliday, Meridian, Miss.; Janet and Mike Holliday, Westerville, Ohio; and Victoria and Jim Buehl, Janesville. They also have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

MILTON—Marilyn and Larry Steinke will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Steinke and Marilyn Madaus were married March 1, 1969, in Slades Corners. He is employed by Nestle’ Purina Pet Care, Jefferson. She is retired from JCPenney, Janesville. Their family includes Theresa and John Steinke, Milton; and Maribeth and Mark Uhlig, West Bend. They also have five grandchildren.