Cheryl Cushman of Twin Lakes, Wis. has announced the engagement of her daughter, Aust Jessica Hickey, to Nathan Daniel Schwenn.

Virgil Laning of Lake Villa has announced the engagement of his daughter, Christine Anne Laning, to Nickolas Alan Uptain. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Carole Laning.

Ralph and Ruthella Gussarson of Antioch celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 8, 2009. On Oct. 10, a celebration was held at the Antioch VFW Post No. 4551 with 150 family members and friends.

Gary and Darlene Anderson of Round Lake Beach have announced the engagement of their daughter, Holly Ann Anderson, to Thomas Ochoa.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Oakes of Waukegan have announced the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Dianne Oakes, to David Joseph Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Johnson of Waukegan.

Dave Stein and Melissa Hansen were married on Oct. 10, 2009 in Waukegan.

Denise and Mark Sass of Fox Lake have announced the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Sass, to Andrew Hilbrich.