Melissa Kersten and Justin Staskal are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 8, wedding at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kay and Wayne Kersten, Janesville. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2001. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctorate in physical therapy from UW-La Crosse in 2005 and 2008. She is employed by Dean Heath Systems, Janesville. Her finance is the son of Vicki and Dennis Staskal, Oregon. He graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, in 1999 and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance from UW-Oshkosh in 2003. He is employed by Staskal Custom Construction, Evansville.

Hope Elizabeth Friedrich and Robert Tyler Mosley are engaged and planning a Saturday, June 20, wedding at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Beth and Al Friedrich, Janesville. She graduated from Oakhill Christian School, Janesville, in 2003 and received a degree in special education from UW-Whitewater in 2008. She is employed by the Janesville School District. Her fiancé is the son of Marva and Juan Mosley, Janesville. He graduated from Oakhill Christian School, Janesville, in 2005 and received a degree in business finance from UW-Whitewater in 2008. He is employed by Johnson Financial Group, Janesville.

Sonya Johnson and Jason Battersby are engaged and planning a Saturday, June 6, wedding at Hawks View Country Club, Lake Geneva. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gayla and Robert Johnson, Elkhorn. She graduated from Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn, in 1997 and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento, Calif., in 2006. She is employed by O’Leary’s Bar & Grill, Benicia, Calif., as the general manager. Her fiancé is the son of Sue Battersby, Oregon City, Ore. and the late Paul Battersby. He graduated from Benicia High School, Benicia, Calif., in 1990 and is employed by Superheat FGH, Pacheco, Calif.

Laura Bosak and Nathan Ritter are engaged and planning a Saturday, Aug. 8, wedding at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Barbara and Gregg Bosak, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2001 and received a degree in marine biology from UW-Superior in 2005. She is employed by Bayshore Animal Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. Her fiancé is the son of Joyce and Robert Ritter, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2001. He is employed by Cortez Commercial Systems, Bradenton, Fla.

Sarah Elizabeth Fisher and Brian Edward Jordan are engaged and planning a Saturday, July 25, wedding at Fulton Church, Edgerton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Donna L. and William M. Fisher, Edgerton. She graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2004 and received a degree in economics and Spanish from UW-Eau Claire in 2008. She is attending Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., to receive a master’s degree in public policy. Her fiancé is the son of Sandy and Thomas Jordan, Madison. He graduated from Madison West High School, Madison, in 2004 and received a degree in geology from UW-Eau Claire in 2008. He is employed by Malcolm Pirnie, Baltimore, Md.

Jennifer Lange and Michael Holmes are engaged and planning a Saturday, June 13, wedding at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hazel Green. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sherry and Steve Lange, Cuba City. She graduated from Cuba City High School, Cuba City, in 2001. She received a degree in elementary education from UW-Whitewater in 2001 and is attending Walden University, Minneapolis, to receive a degree in education. She will graduate in August. She is employed by East Dubuque School District, East Dubuque, Ill., as a kindergarten teacher. Her fiancé is the son of Connie and Steve Holmes, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001. He received a degree in psychology from UW-Whitewater in 2006 and a degree in computer networking from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2008. He is employed by Dutrac Community Credit Union, Dubuque, Iowa, as an information technology specialist.

Erica Davis and Evan Shelton were married April 19, 2008 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville. Their parents are Barb and Dave Davis and Patti and Mark Shelton, all of Janesville. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2003. She is employed by Mercy Health Systems, Janesville. The groom graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2000. He is employed by Citi Group, Elkhorn. The newlyweds reside in Milton.

Kelsey Olson and Luke Berg were married Saturday, Jan. 31, at First United Methodist Church, Janesville. Their parents are Carla and Neil Olson, Milton and Kathy and Brian Berg, Stevens Point. The bride graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2003 and received a degree in interior design from UW-Madison in 2007. She is employed by Gary Brink & Associates, Madison. The groom graduated from Stevens Point Area High School, Stevens Point, in 2002 and received a degree in computer science from UW-Madison in 2006. He is employed by Intervarsity, Madison. The newlyweds reside in Madison.

WHITEWATER—Theresa and Joseph V. Raupp will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Lakeside Banquet Hall (Old Legion Hall), Whitewater. Raupp and Theresa Bugner were married May 4, 1949, in Buffalo Grove, Ill. They are retired farmers. Their family includes Joseph H. Raupp and Robin and Mike Raupp, all of Whitewater; Sister Genevieve Raupp, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Theresa and Denny Taylor, Lake Geneva; Donna and Raymond Raupp, Harvard, Ill.; Judith and Tim Baxter, Hales Corners; Rose and Dale Book, Downers Grove, Ill.; Gregg Raupp, Madison; Florence and Ted Mielke, Milwaukee; Mary and Gerard Raupp, Pittsboro, Ind.; Natalie and Larry Raupp, Lake Mills; Joanne and Chris Boggs, Portage; Francis Raupp, Colona, Ill. They also have 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Gretchen and John Welsh celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Best Western, Janesville. Welsh and Gretchen Gray were marred April 25, 1959, at St. Rose Catholic Church, Cuba City. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from SSI, Janesville. Their family includes Mary and Timothy Welsh, Flint, Mich.; Hollie and Tom Marshall and Shelia and Todd Welsh, all of Janesville. They also have seven grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Sharon and Stanley Rulestead celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Lunatic Red’s, Janesville. Rulestead and Sharon Laws were married April 14, 1984, in Janesville. He is retired from JDC Logistics, Milwaukee. She is retired from Kennedy Mills, Janesville. They are owner/operators of Stan & Stan LC, Janesville. Their family includes Linda and Gary Phillips and Stan T. Rulestead, all of Janesville; Michele Dethlefs, Rapids City, S.D.; David Rulestead, North Carolina; Tamara and Daniel Tracy, Avoca; Brenda and David Brauner, Brodhead. They also have 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Beth and Dick Fries will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon until 3 p.m. today at Pontiac Convention Center, Janesville. Fries and Beth Bergum were married April 25, 1959, in Viroqua. He is retired from ABC Express, Beloit. She is retired from Parker Pen, Janesville. Their family includes Mike Fries, Rockford, Ill.; and Rita and Lee Cuomo, Carol Stream, Ill. They also have three grandchildren.