Debra Brown and Jay Tews are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 10, wedding at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Diane Brown, Janesville, and the late David Brown. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1995, and received a master’s degree in accounting from UW-Madison in 2000. She is employed by SC Johnson, Racine. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy Tews, Florence, Ala., and Thom Tews, Hendersonville, N.C. He graduated from Bradshaw High School, Florence, Ala., in 1992, and received a degree in history from University of North Alabama, Florence, Ala., in 2006.

Kristine L. Chism and Marcus W. Messersmith are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 10, wedding at Milton Methodist Church, Milton. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Linda J. and Frank A. Chism, Milton. She graduated from Wisconsin Academy, Columbus, in 2000, and received a bachelor’s degree in history, political science and public relations from Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., in 2006. She is employed by Fort Memorial Hospital, Fort Atkinson. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy and Leslie Messersmith, Wilson, Mich. He graduated from Wisconsin Academy, Columbus, in 1998, and is attending Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, Mich., to earn a degree in welding and metal fabrication. He is employed by American Welding, Appleton.

Jaclyn Marie Lochmann and Ryan John James Olson are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 10, wedding at Ottawa Park, Dousman. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cheryl and David Lochmann, Colgate. She graduated from Arrowhead High School, Hartland, in 2001, and received a degree in education from UW-Whitewater in 2005. She is employed by Beautiful Beginnings Day Care, Fort Atkinson. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy Olson and Rich Schulte, Milton, and the late Gary Olson. He graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 2002, and attended Nashville Auto Diesel College, Nashville, Tenn. He is employed by Charlton, Whitewater.

Elizabeth J. Koepnick and Allen M. Miller are engaged and planning a Wednesday, March 24, wedding at Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa, Cozumel, Mexico. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Patricia and Timothy Koepnick, Delavan. She graduated from Delavan-Darien High School, Delavan, in 2000, and received a degree in biology and environmental studies from Ripon College, Ripon, in 2004. She is employed by Life Technologies Corporation, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Nancy and Allen Miller, Delavan. He graduated from Delavan-Darien High School, Delavan, in 2000, and received a degree in history from UW-Madison in 2004. He is employed by LaForce, Madison.

Katie Koehler and Andy Bigsby were married Saturday, April 25, at St. John Vianney, Janesville. Their parents are Jane and Terry Koehler, Milton, and Janice and Dennis Bigsby, Waukesha. Kristi Murphy and Alex Hanson, friends of the bride, were the matrons of honor. Kevin and Cory Bigsby, brothers of the groom, were the best men. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 1999, and received a degree in marketing from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2001. She is employed by Culver’s, Edgerton. The groom graduated from Arrowhead High School, Hartland, in 1996. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 to 2000. He received a degree as a network specialist from Waukesha County Technical College, Waukesha, in 2003. He is employed by CDW, Madison. The newlyweds reside in Sun Prairie.

Katrina Arneson and Eric Ellefson were married Saturday, Aug. 8, at Hope Lutheran Church, Milton. Their parents are Judith and Gene Arneson, Edgerton, and Janet and Edwin Ellefson, Milton. Melissa Arneson, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Ryan Huenerberg, friend of the couple, was the best man. The bride graduated from Edgerton High School, Edgerton, in 2006, and is attending the UW Whitewater for elementary education. She will graduate in 2010. She is employed by Edgerton Care Center, Edgerton. The groom graduated from Milton High School, Milton, in 2006. He is employed by PCI Plumbing, Milton. The newlyweds reside in Milton.

JANESVILLE—Phyllis and Robert Homan will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with family. Homan and Phyllis Pat Dewitt were married Oct. 5, 1944, in Janesville. He is retired as owner/operator of Bob Homan, Inc., Janesville, as a concrete contractor. Their family includes Linda and Roger Frank, Janesville; and Kathy and Phillip Fooks, Benton, Ark. They also have eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Joan M. and Del G. Halfmann will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Halfmann and Joan M. Healy were married Oct. 1, 1949, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Janesville. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is a homemaker. Their family includes Ken Halfmann and Ann Lambrecht, Kathleen and Tom Huber, and Krisanne and Dick Stern, all of Madison; Karen Halfmann, Waunakee; Laurie and Kevin Halfmann, Shawnee, Kan.; Karilyn and Terry Ryan, Eagan, Minn.; Kelleen Anderson, Janesville; and Karleen Halfmann, Ft. Myers, Fla. They also have 12 grandchildren.

DELAVAN—Maxine E. and Jerry E. Peters celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Greenie’s Club House at Delbrook Golf Course, Delavan. Peters and Maxine Schmidt were married Sept. 12, 1959, at United Methodist Church, Delavan. He is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Milwaukee. She is retired from Geneva Family Practice, Lake Geneva. Their family includes Janet and Christopher Hughes, Chicago, Ill.; and Valerie and Greg Faust, Sun Prairie. They also have three grandchildren.

BELOIT—Karen and Richard Starling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Marine Corps League, Beloit. Starling and Karen Byrne were married Oct. 10, 1959, in Janesville. He is retired from Beloit Corp, Beloit. She is retired from Kmart and Municipal Credit Union, both of Beloit. Their family includes Linda and Brian Starling, Belvidere, Ill.; Gregory Starling and Chad Starling, both of Beloit; and the late Cheryl Starling.

JANESVILLE—Janice and Michael Peterson will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Willamette Valley, Ore. Peterson and Janice Wendy Kaye were married Oct. 6, 1984, in Columbia, Md. He is employed by W.L. Research, Madison. She is employed by Rotary Gardens, Janesville. Their family includes Kathryn Peterson, Mukwonago; and Neil Peterson, Janesville.

JANESVILLE—Julie A. and Mark A. Polzin celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family, friends and are planning to take a trip at a later date. Polzin and Julie A. Nelson were married Sept. 29, 1984, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Janesville. They are both employed by Budget Truck and auto Body, Janesville. Their family includes Ryan Polzin, St. Louis, Mo.; and Aaron Polzin, Janesville.