Chandra Higgins and Chad Pease are engaged and planning a Wednesday, Nov. 18, wedding in Sandals, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kelly Coxe, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1995, and received a degree in accounting from Highland Community College, Freeport, Ill., in 2001. She is employed by C. Johnson Transportation, Janesville.
Her fiancé is the son of Mary and Michael Pease, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1995. He is employed by Lawn Pros/All Climate Heating & Cooling, Janesville.

Shelley Hansel and Cullen Slapak were married Saturday, Sept. 6, at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Audrey and Robert Hansel, Beloit, and Pat and Monty Slapak, Muscoda. Brandi Mrizek, friend of the couple, was the matron of honor. Craig Hach, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in recreation management from UW-La Crosse, in 2003, and received her master’s degree from George Williams College, Williams Bay, in 2003. She is employed by the city of Janesville as a recreation coordinator. The groom received his bachelor’s degree in recreation management from UW-La Crosse, in 2000, and received his master’s degree from George Williams College, Williams Bay, in 2003. He is employed by the city of Janesville Department of Leisure Services as the ice arena manager.

Jessica Hamilton and Eric Tadder were married Saturday, Aug. 30, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Suzanne and the late Mark Hamilton, and Jill Mielke and Mark Tadder, all of Janesville. Katie Tjaden, friend of the couple, was the maid of honor. Josh Mory, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received an associate’s degree in childhood education. She is employed by Hammy’s Roadside Bar, Janesville, as the manager. The groom is employed by Wellnitz & Sarow Builders, Janesville, as a carpenter. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

Kimberly Kendall and Nicolas Fladhammer were married Saturday, Aug. 9, at Milton United Methodist Church, Milton. Their parents are Marcia and Larry Kendall, Mineral Point, and Maureen Kvapil Fladhammer and Gene Fladhammer, Janesville. Sara Kendall, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Patrick Clint, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride is employed by the Milton School District, Milton, as a kindergarten teacher. The groom is employed by Fagan Chevrolet, Janesville. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Phyllis and Joe Black celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family in Niagara Falls and on the East Coast. Black and Phyllis Shanley were married Nov. 8, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. He is retired from the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Rock County Sheriff’s Department, Janesville. She is retired from the Milton School District. Their family includes Laura and Gary Woelfel, Racine; Greg Black, Ann and Chad Salmon, all of Janesville; and Lisa and Kevin Walker, Arlington, Texas. They also have 11 grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Pauline and Wayne Ostram will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Ostram and Pauline Heuvelman were married Jan. 10, 1959, in Janesville. He is retired from Chambers & Owen, Janesville. She is retired from Cracker Barrel, Janesville. Their family includes Al and Sherrie Ostram and Sue and Ron Zirk all of Janesville. They also have four grandchildren.

Deanna Werner and Peter Riggs were married Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Mary’s Church, Janesville. Their parents are Darlene and Dean Werner, Janesville, and Carol and Thomas Riggs, Fort Atkinson. Alyssa Nowak, friend of the couple, was the maid of honor. Guy William Shilts, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride received her bachelor’s degree in science communicative disorders from UW-Milwaukee, in 2005, and her master’s degree in science and communication disorders from UW-Whitewater, in 2007. She is employed by Mercy Health System, Janesville, as a speech-language pathologist. The groom received his bachelor’s degree in science in public policy and administration from UW-Whitewater, in 2005, and is attending Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., to receive his master’s degree in public administration. He is employed by the city of Janesville as an administrative analyst. The newlyweds live in Janesville.

Michelle Bestul and Brad Ebbert are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 1, wedding at First Congregational Church, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Peg and Jim Bestul, Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1999, and is attending the Upper Iowa University, Janesville, to receive her bachelor’s degree in public administration. She is employed by the city of Milton. Her fiancé is the son of Sue and Dave Ebbert, Fort Atkinson. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson, in 1999, and is employed by Air Liquide, Burlington.

Megan M. Crawford and Jedd A. Greving were married Saturday, Oct. 18, at Daystar Christian Fellowship Church, South Beloit, Ill. Their parents are Deanna and David Crawford, Janesville, and Roberta and James Greving, Clinton. Mallory Crawford, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Jared Greving, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Rock County Christian School, Janesville, in 2005, and received a degree as a dental assistant from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2006. She is employed by Dental Dynamic Staffing, Strongsville, Ohio. The groom graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, in 2000, and received a degree in cytotechnology from UW-Platteville, in 2004. He is employed by Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Ill. The newlyweds live in Janesville.