Theresa Brennan and Matthew Braun are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 24, wedding at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Madison. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kathleen and William Brennan, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2005, and received a degree in interior design from UW-Madison in 2009. She is employed by Phillip Levy Fine Furniture & Interior Design, Madison. Her fiancé is the son of Kathi and Daniel Braun, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 2005. He is currently attending UW-Madison to receive a degree in economics. He will graduate in 2010. He is employed by M&I Bank, Monona, as a personal banker.

Renae Blaser and Christopher Truckey are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 3, wedding at Millie’s Restaurant, Delavan. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kathy and Dennis Blaser, Brodhead. She graduated from Brodhead High School, Brodhead, in 1996, and received a degree from Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, in 2006. She is employed by Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Her fiancé is the son of Karen Truckey, Janesville, and David Truckey, Beloit. He graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, in 1997, and received a degree from Universal Technical College, Glendale Heights, Ill., in 1999. He is employed by H. J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection Corporation, Madison.

Jenny Townsend and Nathan Berg are engaged and planning a Saturday, Oct. 10, wedding at the Church by the Side of the Road, Rockton, Ill. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Karen and Jim Townsend, Janesville. She graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in biology from UW-Whitewater in 2006. She is employed by Kerry Inc., Beloit. Her fiancé is the son of Deb and Randy Berg, Janesville. He graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1998, and received a degree in graphic design from UW-Whitewater in 2004. He is employed by Swiss Colony, Monroe.

Amy Brown and Chris Frank are engaged and planning a Saturday, Sept. 26, wedding at First Lutheran Church, Janesville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Connie and Steve Brown, Janesville. She graduated from Parker High School, Janesville, in 1999. She served in the U.S. Marines and is employed by the Janesville School District. Her fiancé is the son of Julie and Mike Frank, Janesville. He graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2000, and received a degree in information technology management from UW-Stout, Menomonie, in 2005. He is employed by EMC Corporation, Madison.

Ashley Kurtz and Marty Reid were married Saturday, May 30, at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Buffalo, N.Y. Their parents are Kristie and Jeff Kurtz, Janesville, Kathy Reid and Jack Reid, both of Blasdell, N.Y. The bride graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, in 2001, and received a degree in organization and interpersonal communications from Edgewood College, Madison, in 2005. She is employed by Sentry Insurance, Madison. The groom graduated from Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, Buffalo, N.Y., in 1999, and received a degree in management information systems and technical communications from Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y., in 2004. He is employed by 3M, Fitchburg. The newlyweds reside in Fitchburg.

JANESVILLE—Mardeue and James J. Locast will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Locast and Mardeue Dade were married Sept. 15, 1949, in Janesville. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. She is retired from the Janesville School District. Their family includes James C. Locast and Michael Locast, both of Janesville. They also have two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Karen and Robert Hoff celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, Aug. 22, at Bobbleheads Sports Bar & Grill, Janesville. Hoff and Karen Allison were married Aug. 15, 1959, in Janesville. He is retired from General Motors, Janesville. Their family includes Deanna and Michael Hoff, Patty and Thomas Hoff, Donald Hoff, all of Janesville, and Tama and Brian Hoff, Watertown. They also have six grandchildren.

ELKHORN/SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla.—Carol and Duane Katzman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a river cruise in Europe. Katzman and Carol Betts were married Sept. 12, 1959, in Burlington. He is retired from banking and real estate investment in Elkhorn. She is retired as a travel agent in Elkhorn. Their family includes Steve Katzman, Dixon, Ill.; and Kathy and Scott Loveless, Elkhorn. They also have four grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Joanne and William “Bill” McClintock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. McClintock and Joanne Barbara Thill were married Sept. 12, 1959. He is employed by Fairview Florist, Janesville. Their family includes Mike McClintock, Ann and Paul Gillio, and Mary and Steve Terrill, all of Janesville; Lynne and Pat McClintock, Snellville, Ga.; and Deb and Jim Rudd, Neenah. They also have 11 grandchildren.

JANESVILLE—Laura “Lori” and Roger “Rudy” Krueger celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house with family and friends at Hammy’s Tavern, Janesville. Krueger and Laura “Lori” Buggs were married Aug. 17, 1984, in Janesville. He is employed by Holiday Inn, Janesville. Their family includes Amanda Krueger, Joshua Krueger and Rachel Randell, all of Janesville. They also have four grandchildren.