JANESVILLE—Bonnie and Gary Miller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to New York. Miller and Bonnie Tourdot were married April 11, 1959, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Lime Ridge. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from M&I Bank, Janesville. Their family includes Linda and Scott Miller, Vicki and Rick Stanton, Joan and Greg Miller, and Corey Miller, all of Janesville. They also have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Davis and Osborne
Wedding
Victoria Davis and Todd Osborne were married Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Mary and Roy Morris, Janesville, and Jim McGuire, Edgerton, Lucille Osborne, Janesville, and the late Theodore Osborne. Kayleigh Davis, daughter of the bride, was the maid of honor. Tim Osborne, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride received a degree in childcare from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville. The groom is employed by General Motors, Arlington, Texas. The newlyweds reside in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Plunkett and Nelson
Engagement
Sarah Plunkett and Joshua Nelson are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 5, wedding at Church By the Side of the Road, Rockton, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Elizabeth Baller, Beloit, and John Plunkett, Stoughton. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2002, and received a degree as a medical administrative specialist from Blackhawk Technical College, Beloit, in 2005. She is employed by Mercy Health System, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Laune Henthorn, Cabot, Ark., and Lola and Mike Nelson, Beloit. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2000, and received a degree in supervisory management from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2007. He is employed by Goex Corporation, Janesville.
Branca and Hodge
Engagement
Katie Branca and David Hodge are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 1, wedding at Bethesda Covenant Church, Rockford, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Carol and Drake Branca, Rockford, Ill. She graduated from Guilford High School, Rockford, Ill., in 1998. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University, Normal, Ill., and a master’s degree in counseling from National-Louis University, Chicago. She is employed by Belvidere School District, Belvidere, Ill., as an elementary school counselor. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy Page and Jim Hodge, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1996, and received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace science along with a commercial pilot’s certificate from the University of North Dakota. He is employed by Compass Airlines, Detroit, Mich.
Norder and Szyjewski
Engagement
Jessica Norder and Steve Szyjewski are engaged and planning a Saturday, July 25, wedding at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Deborah Hunt, Janesville, and Ted A. Norder Jr., Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2003, and received a degree in nursing from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2008. She is employed by Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Kathy Szyjewski and Steve Szyjewski, both of Milton. He graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2000, and received a degree in sociology and criminal justice from UW-Whitewater in 2006. He is employed by Rock County Juvenile Detention Center, Janesville.
Michael
Anniversary
JANESVILLE—Vicki and Terry Michael will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Michael and Vicki Carhart were married April 8, 1979, at Church of Nazarene, Janesville. He is employed by Wild Flavors, Beloit. She is employed by Sanford Business-to-Business, Janesville. Their family includes Crystal and Chadd Crank, Charlie Michael, all of Janesville; and Aimee and Jason Grace, Corona, Calif. They also have eight grandchildren.
Clark and Howard
Wedding
Courtney L. Clark and Christopher L. Howard were married, Friday, Feb. 13, at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison. Their parents are Lisa Foster, Janesville, and Thomas E. Clark, beloit, and Michelle Sims, Chicago. Sherita Whitelow, stepmother of the bride, was the matron of honor. Thomas E. Clark, father of the bride, was the best man. The newlweds reside in Janesville.
Baldry and Dow
Engagement
Naomi Baldry and Jason Dow are engaged and planning a May wedding at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, West Salem. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ruth and David Baldry, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2002, and received a degree in marketing from UW-La Crosse in 2007. She is employed by Trane Company, La Crosse. Her fiancé is the son of Linda and Joel Dow, Bangor. He graduated from Bangor High School, Bangor, in 1998. He received a degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning in 2000, and a degree as a paramedic technician from Western Technical College, La Crosse, in 2005. He is employed by Trane Company, La Crosse, and Sparta Area Ambulance, Sparta.
Hanna and Albrecht
Engagement
Tara-Lyn Hanna and Adam R. Albrecht are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 31, wedding at Hope Lutheran Church, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lynda and Mark Hanna, Edgerton. She graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 2003, and received a degree in education from UW-Whitewater in 2007. She is employed by the School District of Beloit. Her fiancé is the son of Pamela and Robert Albrecht, Edgerton. He graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 1999, and received a degree in communications from Ripon College, Ripon, in 2004. He is employed by Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home, Janesville.
Jackson and Ayres
Engagement
Tatam Jackson and Michael Ayres are engaged and planning a Saturday, July 11, wedding at First English Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, Minn. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Brenda and Scott Jackson, Cannon Falls, Minn. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School, Cannon Falls, Minn., in 2004, and received a degree in nursing from Winona State University, Winona, Minn., in 2008. She is employed by Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Her fiancé is the son of Jill and Gene Ayres, Janesville. He graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2004, and is attending Winona State University, Winona, Minn., to receive a criminal justice degree in law enforcement. He will graduate in May 2010. He is employed by Winona Family YMCA, Winona, Minn.
Harper and Bessire
Engagement
Tiffany Harper and Joel Bessire are engaged and planning a Saturday, April 18, wedding at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tammy and Ron Agee, Beloit, and Tom Harper, Myrtle Beach, S.C. She graduated from Berkley High School, Berkley, Mich., in 2002, and received a degree in psychology from UW-Madison in 2006. She is employed by Primerica and bd’s Mongolian Grill, both of Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Jan and Bill Bessire, Sun Prairie. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003, and received a degree in computer science from UW-Madison in 2006. He is employed by WhatIfSports.com, Cincinnati.
Babcock and Gnatzig
Engagement
Bethany Babcock and Daniel Gnatzig are engaged and planning a Saturday, July 25, wedding at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Karen and Rick Babcock, Whitewater. She graduated from Whitewater High School, Whitewater, in 2002, and received a degree in interior design from Madison Area Technical College, Madison, in 2005. She is employed by Home Lumber Kitchen and Bath, Whitewater. Her fiancé is the son of Susan and Hugh Gnatzig, Whitewater. He graduated from Whitewater High School, Whitewater, in 2000, and received a degree in physical education from UW-Whitewater in 2005. He is employed by Whitewater Unified School District.
Sanwick and Vaughn
Engagement
Tabatha Sanwick and Joel Vaughn are engaged and planning a Saturday, May 16, wedding at Best Events, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Courtney Sanwick, Packwaukee, and Randy Sandwick, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2001. She is employed by SSI Technologies, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Linda and Terry Vaughn, Shopiere. He graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, in 1997. He is employed by Goex Corporation, Janesville.
Jentoft-Johnson and Griffith
Engagement
Megan Jentoft-Johnson and Chris Griffith are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 1, wedding at Faith Lutheran Church, South Beloit, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Vicki Jentoft-Johnson and Glen Johnson, Beloit. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2000, and received a degree in early childhood education from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2005. She is employed by Head Start, Beloit. Her fiancé is the son of Gail and Michael Griffith, Salyersville, Ky. He graduated from Magoffin County High School, Salyersville, Ky., in 1999. He is employed by Save-a-Lot Distribution Center, Edgerton.
Thomas and Krueger
Engagement
Chrissy Thomas and Travis Krueger are engaged and planning a Saturday, May 2, wedding at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Monica and Richard Thomas, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2005. Her fiancé is the son of Sharon and Jeff Krueger, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2005.
Stricker and Perez
Engagement
Megan Stricker and Jose Perez are engaged and planning a Saturday, June 6, wedding at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of LuAnn and Douglas Stricker, Milton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 1999, and received a degree in marketing from UW-Whitewater in 2003. She is employed by RateWatch, Fort Atkinson. Her fiancé is the son of Maria and Raul Perez, Whitewater. He graduated from Los Amigos High School, Santa Ana, Calif., in 1999, and received a degree in liberal arts from Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, Calif., in 2002. He is employed by RateWatch, Fort Atkinson.
Lyden and Olson
Engagement
Jamie Lyden and Michael Olson are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 12, wedding at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Monroe. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sandra Lyden, La Crosse, and Thomas Lyden, West Salem. She graduated from Central High School, La Crosse, in 1998. She received a degree in sociology from UW-La Crosse in 2002, and a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Ind., in 2007. She is employed by Consigny, Andrews, Hemming & Grant, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Rosemary and James Olson, Albany. He graduated from Albany High School, Albany, in 1998, and received a degree in business administration from UW-Platteville in 2002. He is employed by the Bank of Brodhead.
Ashenfelter and Kluge
Engagement
Leah Ashenfelter and Kenny Kluge are engaged and planning a Thursday, June 18, wedding in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jean and Jeff Ashenfelter, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2005, and is currently attending UW-Whitewater to receive a degree in journalism and public relations. She will gradute in May. She is employed by South Central Swim Team, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Sandra and David Kluge, Christiana, Tenn. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2006. He is employed by Scot Forge, Clinton.
Palmer and Schumacher
Engagement
Jessica Palmer and Justin Schumacher are engaged and planning a Saturday, June 20, wedding at St. William Catholic Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Amy and David Loasching, Janesville, and Sandy and Steve Palmer, Brandon, Miss. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003, and received a nursing degree from St. Anthony College of Nursing, Rockford, Ill., in 2008. She is employed by Mercy Health System, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of the late Theresa Cookson, and Liz and Jerry Schumacher, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2000. He is employed by Olson Enterprises, Janesville.
Humphrey and Hillstead
Engagement
Rebecca Humphrey and Coy Hillstead are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 8, wedding at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sandy and Galen Humphrey, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a master's degree in psychology from UW-Stout, Menomonie, in 2007. She is employed by Maritz Research, Minneapolis. Her fiancé is the son of Julie and Larry Hillstead, Wilson. He graduated from Glenwood City High School, Glenwood, in 2001. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2005 and a master's degree in training and human resource development in 2006 from UW-Stout, Menomonie. He is currently attending St. Mary's University, Minneapolis, to receive a doctorate in education in leadership. He is employed by Rockler Companies, Medina, Minn.
Cass and Heisler
Wedding
Diane Elizabeth Cass and Brett Philip Heisler were married Saturday, Jan. 3, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Delavan. Their parents are Karen and Stephen Cass, Delavan, and Carol Heisler and Michael Heisler, both of Appleton. Jennifer Cass, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. John Russler, friend of the groom, was the best man. The bride graduated from Delavan-Darien High School, Delavan, in 2001, and received a degree in sociology from UW-Madison in 2005. She is currently enrolled in Boston University, Boston, Mass., to receive her master’s degree in criminal justice. She is employed by Daniel P. Zwerner Law Office, Hilton Head Island, S.C., as a paralegal. The groom graduated from Appleton North High School, Appleton, in 2001, and received a degree in life science communications from UW-Madison in 2005. He is employed by Colleton River Plantation Club, Bluffton, S.C., as an apprentice assistant golf professional in the PGA program. The newlyweds reside in Bluffton, S.C.
