Holly Berry & Timothy Hepner
James and Wileena Berry of Montgomery proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Berry, to Timothy Hepner, son of Donald and Judith Hepner of Aurora.

Krissie Theodore & Matthew Brown
Hank and Lauralyn Theodore proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Krissie Theodore, to Matthew Brown, son of Seyom Brown of Dallas, Texas, and Martha Morelock of Nashville, Tenn.

Steven P. & Jamie C. (Cumpata) Fox Aug. 31, 2007
Jamie Christine Cumpata and Steven Patrick Fox were married Aug. 31, 2007, at Eaglebrook Country Club, Geneva, Ill.

Sara R. Dunbar & Joshua J. Kumpula
Michael and Mary Dunbar of Aurora happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Rene Dunbar, to Joshua Jeffrey Kumpula, son of Jeffrey and Victoria Kumpula of Waukegan.

Mike & Angel (Holm) Hess March 10, 2008
Negril, Jamaica was the beautiful setting for the March 10, 2008, marriage of Angel Holm and Mike Hess.

Austin M. & Jordan M. (Garrison) Real May 12, 2007
Holy Angels Church, Aurora, Ill., was the setting for the May 12, 2007, wedding of Jordan M. Garrison and Austin M. Real. The ceremony was performed by Father Wm. Graham of Duluth, Minn.

Happy first birthday, Thomas Michael Miller
Son of Susan (Kajsta) and Russ Miller of Sugar Grove, born May 8, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Caiden M. Kleinwachter
Son of Jennifer and Matt Kleinwachter of Yorkville, born April 30, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Sebastian Orion Stadler
Son of Stacey Stadler and Dan McGillen of Sandwich, born April 25, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Robertson 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robertson of Big Rock, Ill., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Haley Kay Lang
Daughter of Laurel and Charles Lang of Aurora, born May 5, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Colin Reno Renteria
Son of Melanie and Jacob Renteria of Montgomery, born April 22, 2007.

The Mertes Family Four Generations
Four generations are together celebrating Mother's Day. They are (left to right) Rebecca Drake, mother, holding Tyler Drake, great-grandchild; Pam Monaco, grandmother; and Sue Mertes, great-grandmother. Happy Mother's Day to all.

Happy first birthday, Jayda Nelly Stewart
Daughter of Nelly and Nackoo Stewart of Yorkville, born April 15, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Rhiannon Olivia Reynolds
Daughter of Shannon and Dan Reynolds of Oswego, born April 23, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Angel Martinez
Son of Amber Wilcox and Luis Martinez of Aurora, born April 26, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jozelyn Abigayle Krings
Daughter of Petra and Tim Krings of Aurora, born May 1, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Isaias Xander Juarez
Son of Dawn and Jose Juarez of Aurora, born April 26, 2007.

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Elizabeth A. Ketterhagen & Kenneth R. Hartmann II
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartmann of Batavia, and formerly of Aurora, Ill., announce the engagement of their son, Kenneth Robert Hartmann II, to Elizabeth Ann Ketterhagen, daughter of Lois Ketterhagen and Dr. James Ketterhagen and Katie Gagnon of Brookfield, Wisc.

Traci Genslinger & Brett Johnigk
Rick and Cindy Genslinger of Sugar Grove proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Traci Genslinger, to Brett Johnigk, son of Dave and Patti Johnigk of Cadiz, Ky.

Kristine Brown & Ronald Underwood
Judy Brown of North Aurora and Manny Brown of Somonauk are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Brown, to Ronald Underwood, son of Rollin Gene and wife Mary Underwood of Campbellsville, Ky., and the late Shirley (Cindy) Underwood of Aurora.

Alissa Hill & Peter Wright
Terry and Pam Hill of Yorkville, Ill., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Alissa Hill, to Peter Wright, son of Tom and Wendy Wright of St. Charles, Ill.

Brian M. & Amanda L. (Bonner) Krantz Feb. 9, 2008
Amanda Lynn Bonner and Brian Michael Krantz were married Feb. 9, 2008, at The Wayside Chapel in Palos Park, Ill. Amanda is the daughter of the late Thomas and Sandra Bonner of Chicago. Brian is the son of Dave and Rosanne Krantz of North Aurora.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moga 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moga of Big Rock, Ill., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2008.

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Julie Gepner & Chris Peschang
Jim and Kathy Gepner of Wheaton, Ill., happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Gepner, to Chris Peschang, son of Kevin and Teri Peschang of Milan, Ill.

Happy first birthday, Kaitlyn Grace Urrutia
Daughter of Cari Jaeckel and Nick Urrutia of Aurora, born April 18, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Shannon M. O'Meara
Daughter of Rebbecca Mattan and John O'Meara of Sugar Grove, born April 17, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Briana Salinas
Daughter of Sylvia and Alex Salinas of Aurora, born May 2, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Michael Alcade
Son of Gemma and John Alcalde of Aurora, born April 24, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Natalia Salinas
Daughter of Sylvia and Alex Salinas of Aurora, born May 2, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Luis Raudel Ortiz Jr.
Son of Erica and Luis Ortiz of Oswego, born April 19, 2007.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Feltes 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Feltes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a buffet reception held on May 3, 2008, at Fox Valley Country Club.

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Gramme 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gramme of Aurora celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2008.

Mr. & Mrs. Efrain Cruz 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Efrain Cruz of Aurora celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2008.

Mr. & Mrs. John Abens 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Abens of Sandwich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 11, 2008.

Mr. & Mrs. John Abens 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Abens of Sandwich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 2008.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kramer 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kramer of Princeton, Ill., will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2008.

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Cobb 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cobb of Montgomery celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2008.

Morgan M. and Deidre E. (Popp) Holgate May 11, 2007
Deidre Elisabeth Popp and Morgan Meiklejohn Holgate were married May 11, 2007, on the Beach of Amelia Island in Florida. While guests were being seated, a beautiful sailboat appeared on the horizon, creating a picturesque backdrop for the ceremony. The couple exchanged vows looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean. The reception was held at Walker's Landing, a stunning marsh front venue with a fabulous view of the other side of Amelia Island.

Mary B. Tihay 90th Birthday
Mary B. Tihay of Aurora celebrated her 90th birthday on April 16, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Nina Lisette Partida
Daughter of Valerie (Burcenski) and Luis Partida of Montgomery, born April 21, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jake Brennan Dixon
Son of Jessica (Lynch) and Jason Dixon of Plano, born April 27, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jacob Derek Baumann
Son of Becky and Robbie Baumann of Yorkville, born April 18, 2007.

Happy first birthday, J. Tyler Luginbill
Son of Rebecca and Michael Luginbill of Aurora, born May 3, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Ariel Isabel Dominguez
Daughter of Ruby Dominguez of Aurora, born April 27, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Johnson 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson, of Chandler, Ariz., and formerly of Aurora, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, April 11, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Joseph Dwight Wehner
Son of Lisa (Blatner) and Jay Wehner of Montgomery, born April 20, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Damian G. Plata
Son of Lucia Garcia and Samuel Plata Jr. of Aurora, born April 12, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Olson 45th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Olson are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today, April 27, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Zachary Thomas Hughes
Son of Michelle (Gerken) and Todd Hughes of Oswego, born May 16, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Matthew Thomas Schweik
Son of Laura and Matthew Schweik of Aurora, born April 10, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Tristan Nicholas Meszaros
Son of Norma and John Meszaros of Plano, born April 14, 2007.

Happy first birthday, George Edward Victory
Son of Anne and Edward Victory of Montgomery, born April 28, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Wrigley Grace Foster
Daughter of Carrie (Cohrs) and Steve Foster of North Aurora, born April 24, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Greenwood 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Greenwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2008.

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Mr. & Mrs. Ron Nelson 30th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nelson of Hinckley celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 15, 2008.

Jalina Gregory & Jason Reinhardt
Dean and Sindy Gregory of Batavia happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Jalina Gregory, to Jason Reinhardt, son of Gene and Diana Reinhardt of Hillsborough, N.J.

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Klis 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klis of Oswego celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 19, 2008.

Jennifer Rowland & Jim Hill
Dr. Larry and Debby Hill of North Aurora, Ill., proudly announce the engagement of their son, Jim Hill, to Jennifer Rowland, daughter of Connie and the late Jerry Rowland of Roseville, Mich.

Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Scott 60th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Scott of Sandwich will celebrate their 60th anniversary on May 1, 2008.

Florence Wondrak 90th Birthday
Florence Wondrak of Aurora will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 22, 2008.

Rebecca D. Moran & Craig M. Conley
William George and Davette Davis of Montgomery, Ill., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Davis Moran, to Craig Michael Conley, son of Michael Conley of Sublette, Ill., and Martha Blough of Bible Grove, Ill.

Rebekah Wilson & Joseph Zemke
Roy and Kathy Wilson of Zion, Ill., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Wilson, to Joseph Zemke, son of Richard and Donna Zemke of Wildwood.

Births

Happy first birthday, Colton James Richardson
Son of Alicia and Jason Richardson of Aurora, born April 9, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Ethan Lusk
Son of Heather and Carl Lusk of Aurora, born April 10, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Cynthia Acosta
Daughter of Velia and Juan Acosta of Aurora, born April 11, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jazlene Mariella Barnes
Daughter of Nicole Barnes and Salvador Salinas of Aurora, born April 13, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Dominick John Campeotto
Son of Leah and Phil Campeotto of Somonauk, born April 19, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Noah Vincent Mondelli
Son of Lisa and Vincent Mondelli of Aurora, born April 19, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Izaiah Daniel Perez
Son of Kristina (Stuber) and Luis Perez of Aurora, born April 7, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Lincoln Hughes
Son of Michelle Spangler and Willie Hughes of Aurora, born April 18, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Regan Matthew Konen
Son of Ann and Brian Konen of Sugar Grove, born March 29, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Gramme 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gramme celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2008.

Candice Duet & Greg Oppenheim
Roger and Janet Duet of North Aurora are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Duet, to Greg Oppenheim, the son of Potts and Sally Oppenheim of Wheaton, Ill.

Allison J. Foley & Eric J. Swanson
James and Mary Foley of Sandwich and James and Linda Swanson of Sheridan announce the engagement of their children, Allison Jeanne Foley and Eric James Swanson.

Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Decker 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Decker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2008.

Randy J. & Karin R. (Wolf) Somersett Sept. 8, 2007
Karin Renee Wolf and Randy James Somersett were married Sept. 8, 2007, at the home of the bride's parents in Bristol, Ill. Karin is the daughter of Richard and Annette Wolf of Bristol. Randy is the son of Maureen Somersett of Orland Park and Myron and Rose Somersett of Peotone.

Paul J. & Jamie A. (Furgason) Chabura April 14, 2007
St. Hyacinth Basilica, Chicago, was the setting for the April 14, 2007, wedding of Jamie Aileen Furgason and Paul Jan Chabura. Jamie is the daughter of Richard and Kathleen Furgason of Aurora, and Paul is the son of Jan and Wanda Chabura of Norridge, Ill.

Marjorie Lambert 90th Birthday
Marjorie Lambert of Aurora will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 21, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Charlotte Kathryn Linnemann
Daughter of Kathie and Chuck Linnemann of Sugar Grove, born April 10, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jazlyn Nevaeh Hernandez
Daughter of Blanca Barrera and Erik Hernandez of Aurora, born April 11, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Luke Garrett Svendsen
Son of Jenny (McCann) and Brett Svendsen of Montgomery, born April 6, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Lillian Nicole Grace Owens
Daughter of Ashley Richardson and Nicolas Owens of Oswego, born April 7, 2007.

Happy first birthday, William Joseph Stockman Jr.
Son of Andrea Hanson and William Stockman of Aurora, born March 27, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne P. Fourmont 75th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne P. Fourmont of Decatur, Ill., will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with a family gathering today, April 13, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Alexa Kay Daniels
Daughter of Nikki Van Barriger and Josh Daniels of Sandwich, born April 19, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Jeremiah Nasir Brown
Son of Melissa and Jeremy Brown of Aurora, born April 7, 2007.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Greenwood 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Greenwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2008.

Happy first birthday, Joseph Daniel Arend
Son of Katie and Dan Arend of Montgomery, born March 30, 2007.

Happy first birthday, Avalynn Johnson-Galloway
Daughter of Kim Johnson and Troy Galloway of Aurora, born April 17, 2007.

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