Stephanie Tirpak and Scott Kaurin are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 26, wedding at Wilder Park and Conservatory, Elmhurst, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Carol S. and Michael C. Tirpak, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2002, and received a degree in media studies and political science from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., in 2006. She works in Downers Grove, Ill. Her fiancé is the son of Barbara Kaurin, Naperville, Ill., and the late Robert Kaurin. He graduated from Naperville North High School, Naperville, Ill., and he received a degree in electrical engineering from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., in 2003. He works in Wood Dale, Ill.

Noel Hass and Matthew Mattison are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 3, wedding at 2nd Congregational Church, Beloit. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Leslie and Leon Hass, Beloit. She graduated from Parkview High School, Orfordville, in 2001, and received a degree in human development and psychology from UW-Green Bay in 2006. She is employed by Delong Company, Clinton. Her fiancé is the son of Faith and Mickey Mattison, Beloit. He graduated from Parkview High School, Orfordville, in 2003, and received a degree in aeronautics from Fox Valley Technical College, Oshkosh, in 2007. He is self-employed as Mattison Aviation, Beloit.

Michelle Bunton and Timothy Schmalz are engaged and planning a Saturday, April 24, wedding at Milton College Chapel, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cynde and Scott Bunton, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001. She is employed by Lab Safety Supply, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Donna and Joseph Schmalz, Janesville, and the late Patricia Schmalz. He is employed by Lab Safety Supply, Janesville.

Amber Underhill and Kenny Hemmer are engaged and planning a Saturday, May 22, wedding at Luther Valley Church, Orfordville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Leesa Underhill and Frank Murry, Beloit, and Shelley Pederson and Gary Underhill, Ridott, Ill. She graduated from Durand High School, Durand, Ill., in 2003. She is currently attending Penn Foster College, Scranton, Pa., to receive a degree as a pharmacy technician. She is employed by Walmart, Rockton, Ill. Her fiancé is the son of Colleen Burk, Beloit, and Harold “Butch” Hemmer, Janesville. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, in 2001, and is attending Penn Foster College, Scranton, Pa. to receive a degree in diesel mechanics. He is employed by The Janesville Gazette.

JANESVILLE—Dolly and Robert Church celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Church and Dolly Mitchell were married Aug. 24, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. He is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. She is retired from Mercy Health Systems, Janesville. Their family includes Judy and Max Hehn, Sebring, Fla.; Dolores and Dale Church, Gordonville, Texas; Christine and Steven Church, Wilburton, Okla.; and Kenneth Church, Janesville. They also have eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

MILLSTON—Mary Jane and Ronald Wayne Thompson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home with family. Thompson and Mary Jane Johnson were married Aug. 16, 1959, in Viroqua. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. Their family includes David Thompson, Nancy and Dan Hawkinson, and Paul Thompson, all of Janesville. They also have five grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Martha and Melvin Brewer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by taking a vacation at a later date. Brewer and Martha Nundahl were married Aug. 30, 1959, in Viroqua. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired as a hairdresser in Janesville. Their family includes Jeff Brewer, Evansville; Jane Lagore, Green Bay; and Julie and Dave Powers, Janesville. They also have three grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Joanne and Greg Becker will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Becker and Joanne Tienor were married Sept. 6, 1969, in Manitowoc. He is employed by LeMans Corporation, Janesville. She is retired from government service. Their family includes Theresa and Jeff Becker, Janesville. They also have three grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Nancy and Richard Lentz celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Lentz and Nancy K. Homan were married Aug. 9, 1974, at First Christian Church, Janesville. He is retired from Hufcor, Janesville. She is employed by Hufcor, Janesville. Their family includes Amber Lentz, Andrew Lentz, and Kaitlyn Lentz, all of Janesville. They also have two grandchildren.