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Special Occasion?Let the whole world know!Celebrate the special moments in your life

You only get one chance to announce your wedding, engagement, or special anniversary. Moments, such as the birth of your grandbaby, your child’s fi rst birthday or school graduation, that “big” fi sh or special sporting event only happen once in a lifetime. Now you can share your good news with the whole

world! A commemorative “Moments of Life” announcements tabloid will be published in the Marshfield News Herald on the fourth Monday of each month, making your

celebrations even more meaningful. You’ll spread your good news to family and friends. After all, shouldn’t the happiest days in your life make headlines?

Engagements

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Walbrun & DommerThe engagement of Erin Dommer and

Chris Walbrun is announced.Erin is the daughter of Douglas

Dommer of Oshkosh and Mary Fahley of Milwaukee. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and is employed at St. Anthony School, Loyal.

Chris is the son of Bruce and Dorothy Walbrun of Menasha.

A June 4, 2011, wedding is planned.

Yessa & SazamaThe engagement of Sara Sazama and

Craig Yessa is announced.Sara is the daughter of Darnell and

Doreen Sazama of Athens. She is a 2004 graduate of Abbotsford High School and 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is employed by Roehl Transport Inc.

Craig is the son of William and Mary Yessa of Edgar. He is a 2004 graduate of Athens High School and is employed by Hoffman Construction Company.

A Sept. 10, 2011, wedding is planned.

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The engagement of MeganLuttropp and Daniel Rogney

is announced.

Megan is the daughter ofJoel and Karen Luttroppof Spencer. She is a 2002

graduate of Loyal High Schooland a 2006 Graduate of

Mid-State Technical College.She is employed at Dean

Health System-Oncology &Hematology, Madison.

Daniel Rogney is the son ofTerry and Bonnie Rogneyof Marshfield. He is a 2002graduate of Auburndale HighSchool and a 2007 Graduate ofthe University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is employedat CPM Marketing Group,

Madison.

An October 15, 2011 weddingis planned in Madison.

&RogneyRogneyLuttroppLuttroppThe engagement of

Leah Derfus and DarinBorchardt is announced.

Leah is the daughter ofKevin and Mary Derfus ofMarshfield. She is a graduateof Marshfield High School andLakeshore Technical Collegeas a Pharmacy Technician.She is currently employedat Walgreens, Marshfield.

Darin is the son of Jeff andCarla Borchardt of Wausau. Heis a graduate of D.C. Everst,Wausau. He is currentlyserving in the U.S. Navy.

An April 2011 wedding isbeing planned in SouthCarolina.

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Engagements

Zieglmeier & SwensenThe engagement of Kasondra

Swensen and Scott Zieglmeier is announced.

Kasondra is the daughter of Donald Swensen and Kathy Lindgren of Marshfield. She is a 2007 graduate of Marshfield High School and will grad-uate in May from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Scott is the son of Todd and Jacqueline Zieglmeier of Marshfield. He is a 2007 graduate of Marshfield High School and will graduate in May from UW-Eau Claire.

They are both employed at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

An Aug. 27, 2011, wedding is planned.

Mark and Karen Ott of Marshfield, WI

are pleased to announce the engagement

of their daughter Jessica Ott to Eric

Miller, son of Mark and Laurie Miller

fromWaukesha, WI.

The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of

MarshfieldHighSchool. Jessicagraduated

in 2010 and received aBachelor of Science

Degree in Elementary Education with a

minor in English as a Second Language

from the University ofWisconsin-Stevens

Point. Jessica is currently working at

the Marshfield Middle School as an

Intervention Specialist.

The groom-to-be is a 2006 graduate

of Waukesha South High School. Eric

also graduated from the University of

Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2010 with a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business

Administration. He is currently employed

at Roehl Transport in Marshfield.

An August 2011 wedding is planned in

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John and Judy Damrau of Marshfieldcelebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversaryon August 29th, with a noon dinner at theirhome with family and friends.

John of Tigerton, Wisconsin, and the formerJudy Hanson of Fennimore, Wisconsin,were married August 27th at Castle RockLutheran Church in Fennimore, Wisconsin.

Their family includes: Karen and Mark Ottand their children Jessica and Brian; Jeff andGina (Seehafer) Damrau and their daughters,Jena and Elizabeth; and Douglas and Kris(Reineke) and their son Michael.

John graduated from Madison BusinessCollege and was employed by Hawkins,Ash-Baptie and deBoer Transportation. Judygraduated from Platteville State Universityand was a teacher in Spencer and MarshfieldSchool Districts.

John and Judy are members of ChristLutheran Church. They enjoy spendingtime with family, traveling and attendingsporting events.

John and Judy Damrau 50th WeddingJohn and Judy Damrau 50th WeddingAnniversary August 27, 2010Anniversary August 27, 2010

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Engagements/Anniversary

Bowman & LarsonThe engagement of Jenna

Larson and Benjamin Bowman is announced.

Jenna is the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia Larson of Marshfield. She is employed at Footlocker.com/Eastbay.

Benjamin is the son of Jim Bowman and Carol Bowman, both of Minocqua. He is employed by Harley Davidson.

A May 14, 2011, wedding is planned.

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Nicole Danczak and David Jeske were united in marriageon June 26, 2010 at Our Lady of Peace in Marshfield.Father Don Meuret performed the ceremony. Areception was held at the Marshfield Eagle’s Club.

Nicole is the daughter of Rose Ann and RobertDanczak of Marshfield. David is the son of Michaeland Karen Jeske of Auburndale.

Matron of honor was Melissa Schlafke.Bridesmaids were Janet Jeske, Jennifer LaPointe,Carolyn Jeske, and Brenda Jeske. Flower girls were

Hope Wadzinski and Hannah LaPointe.

Best man was Michael Krueger. Groomsmen wereRyan Danczak, Mark LaPointe, Austin Gilbert andAdam Schlafke.

The bride is a graduate of UW Eau Claire andshe is currently employed by Wipfli.

The groom is a senior at UW Eau Clairemajoring in Finance. He is currentlyemployed at Job Center of Eau Claire.

The couple took a honeymoon to PoconoMountains in PA. They currently live inAltoona.

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Engagements/Weddings

Paul & SchlagenhaftThe engagement of Megan Marie

Schlagenhaft and Dustin Lee Paul is announced.

Megan is the daughter of Michael Schlagenhaft and Mary (Michael) Truhlar, both of Marshfield. She is a 2004 gradu-ate of Marshfield High School and 2009 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She is employed at Marshfield Insurance Agency.

Dustin is the son of Randy Varsho of Madison, Terri Paul of Green Bay, and his dad, Tom Thieme of Rib Lake. Dustin is a 2004 graduate of Loyal High School and is employed at Nasonville Dairy.

A July 16, 2011, wedding is planned.

Stump & SchmitzMark and Kelly Schmitz of Spencer

announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole Schmitz, to Austen Jay Stump, son of Jay and Lona Stump of Willard.

Stephanie is a 2007 graduate of Loyal High School and 2010 graduate of Mid-State Technical College. She is employed at Marshfield Clinic.

Austen is a 2006 graduate of Greenwood High School. He is employed by Edward’s Electric in Thorp.

A Sept. 24, 2011, wedding is planned.

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Jennifer Schindhelm and Aaron Ridley were united in marriage on August 28, 2010 at SaintAndrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN. Pastor Rod Andersonperformed the ceremony.

Jennifer is the daughter of Charles and Barbara Schindhelm of Marshfield, WI. Aaron is theson of Gary and Joyce Ridley of Langdon, ND.

Bridesmaids were Carolyn Grebe, Kelli Gochenaur, and Christa Westholder, all friends of thebride. The groomsmen were Dave Kreklau,Adam Hall, and Nic Beneda, all friends of thegroom. Ushers were Jason Schindhelm andMike Schindhelm, brothers of the bride andStephen Ridley and Shawn Ridley, brothers ofthe groom.

The bride has a Doctor of Pharmacy fromthe University of Minnesota. She isemployed with Fairview SouthdaleHospital in Edina, MN.

The groom has a Bachelor ofAccountancy, University of North Dakota. Heis employed with SurModics in Eden Prairie,MN.

The couple took a honeymoon trip to CostaRica. They currently reside in Eagan, MN.

Aaron and Jennifer RidleyAaron and Jennifer RidleyLee andLee andChandaChanda PetkovsekPetkovsekChanda Schmitz and Lee Petkovsek were unitedin marriage on January 16, 2011. A small intimatebeach ceremony was held at Waialae Beach,Hawaii on the Island of Oahu. Rev. NowlinCorrea performed the ceremony. Attendeesincluded the bride parents, two sisters, Kristie andShena Schmitz and one brother RorieSchmitz. Also attending was thegrooms mother and Walt Wesenberg.

The bride is the daughter of Randalland Kathy Schmitz of Loyal. Thegroom is the son of Barb Shain ofOconomowoc and Joe Petkovsek ofWillard.

Chanda is a graduate of UW EauClaire and is employed with SecurityHealth Plan.

Lee is employed with MarawoodConstruction.

The couple honeymooned in Hawaiion the Island of Maui. They currentlyreside in Marshfield.

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Engagements /Weddings

Ott & MittlesteadtThe engagement of Jessica

Mittlesteadt and Matthew Ott is announced.

Jessica is the daughter of Vern and Tammy Mittlesteadt of Reedsburg. She is a 2003 graduate of Reedsburg Area High School and 2007 graduate of Madison Area Technical College. She is employed at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center.

Matthew is the son of David and Susan Ott of Marshfield. He is a 2001 graduate of Marshfield High School and 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie. He is employed by Dumore Corporation.

A May 2011 wedding is planned.JOHN H. KEEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Follow this helpful planner for a well-timed wedding.

Twelve to Eighteen Months in Advance …• Envision the type of wedding you want• Pick a wedding date, along with several backup dates • Determine a budget and number of guests to invite• Choose and secure ceremony and reception sites• Select and book an officiant• Hire a wedding consultant if desired• Start browsing for a dress• Begin researching vendors

Three to Five Months Left …• Address wedding invitations• Finalize details with florist and caterer• Confirm delivery dates for dresses and schedule fittings• Shop for and purchase wedding rings• Reserve groom’s tux and groomsmen’s outfits • Book a room for your wedding night• Make plans to get your marriage license• Select or design any marriage contract required by your religion• Book a rehearsal dinner site and determine guest list• Acquire passports and/or visas if honeymooning abroad

Two Months to Wait …• Choose ceremony readings and finalize vows• Have final dress fittings• Submit your newspaper wedding announcement• Purchase attendants’ gifts• Order ceremony programs• Confirm all arrangements with vendors• Stamp and mail all invitations• Schedule ceremony rehearsal and review details with officiant

One Month Before …• Purchase your wedding license• Pick up wedding gown and rings• Make name change to proper documents• Have your wedding portrait taken• Coordinate wedding day details• Mail invitations for rehearsal dinner• Start planning reception seating• Give requests to band and photographer• Schedule hair and makeup appointments

Two Weeks to Go …• Confirm attire and accessories are ready• Confirm rehearsal time and date with wedding party• Finalize reception seating• Prepare place cards• Prepare toasts for rehearsal and reception• Address announcements, to be mailed on your wedding day• Confirm room reservations for wedding night and honeymoon

Just One More Week … • Enjoy a manicure and pedicure • Have final conversations with vendors• Submit final guest count to caterer

Tomorrow’s the Big Day!• Entrust marked payment and tip envelopes to the best man• Confirm beauty appointments• Rehearse the ceremony• Get a good night’s rest for the big day!

Six to Eight Months Remaining …• Book a florist and choose floral arrangements• Hire your wedding cake baker• Select ceremony music• Register for bridal gifts• Reserve any party rental equipment • Order invitations and announcements• Reserve accommodations for all out-of-town guests• Make wedding day transportation arrangements• Finalize honeymoon plans

Nine to Eleven Months Ahead …• Submit your newspaper engagement announcement• Order your gown, accessories and bridesmaid dresses• Create a guest list• Notify out-of-town guests so travel plans can be made• Choose and ask attendants• Reserve a photographer and videographer• Select a caterer and begin working on menu• Book your reception band or DJ• Investigate floral, invitation and honeymoon options

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Engagements

Anderson & SuttonThe engagement of Samantha Sutton

and Corey Anderson is announced by their parents.

Samantha is the daughter of Tom and Denise Sutton of Stratford. She is a 2007 graduate of Stratford High School and is employed by Christ Cares for Kids Childcare.

Corey is the son of Gary and Mary Anderson of Marshfield. He is a 2007 graduate of Columbus Catholic High School and is employed by Marshfield Clinic.

A July 30, 2011, wedding is planned.

Is there a wedding in your future?Is there a wedding in your future?

Bushman & Lamb Doug and Gigi Lamb of Victor, N.Y.,

announce the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Lamb, to Ryan Bushman, son of Keith and Janet Bushman of Owen and Medford.

Marissa is a 2006 graduate of Ithaca College, New York, and is employed at Employee Relations Associates.

Ryan is a 1999 Owen-Withee High School graduate and a 2006 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduate. He is a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and is employed by ICS Merrill.

A September 2011 wedding is planned.