Wehner-Swaim

Doug and Ginger Wehner, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Wehner, Gardner, to Aaron Swaim, Gardner, son of Larry and Charlotte Swaim, Fort Scott.

The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Lawrence High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting from Pittsburg State University. She is employed by Henderson Warren & Eckinger in Overland Park.

The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Fort Scott High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Pittsburg State University. He is employed by Chrysler Financial in Overland Park.

The couple plan an Oct. 16 wedding at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Ambrose-Glinka

Bill and Cindy Ambrose, Lawrence, and Paul and Jill Glinka, Topeka, announce the engagement of their children, Amy Ambrose, Lawrence, and Brad Glinka, Topeka.

The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Lawrence High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1999 from Emporia State University. She is a special education teacher for Topeka public schools.

The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Washburn Rural High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 2001 from Washburn University. He is a fourth-grade teacher for Topeka public schools.

The couple plan a June 12 wedding at Lawrence Heights Christian Church in Lawrence.

Cusick-Nauman

Sandy Cusick, Louisburg, and Ramon Cusick, Indianapolis, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nichole Marie Cusick, to Eric Michael Nauman, son of Bob and Paula Nauman, Bucyrus.

Eric is the grandson of Dr. C.O. and LaVonne Nauman, Lawrence, and Dr. Stanley and Alice Jo DeFries, Lawrence.

The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Louisburg High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pittsburg State University in 2003. She is a kindergarten teacher in Liberty, Mo.

The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Louisburg High School. He is pursuing a degree in management and finance at Park University in Parkville, Mo. He is a computer specialist with Assurant Employee Benefits in Kansas City, Mo.

The couple plan a July 31 wedding at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.

Jewell-Puttcamp

Dennis and Jennifer Jewell, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ellen Jewell, Lawrence, to Daniel James Puttcamp, Overland Park, son of Stanton and Christie Puttcamp, Wildwood, Mo.

The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Cair Paravel Latin School in Topeka. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics in 2002 from Kansas University. She received a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language in May.

The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Lafayette High School, Wildwood, Mo. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering in 2003 from KU. He is employed as a structural engineer by Haris Engineering in Overland Park.

The couple plan a July 31 wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence.

Sietz-Merz

Melissa Sietz and Steven Merz, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of John Sietz, Estes Park, Colo., and Veronica Sietz, Fontana, Calif.

She graduated from Fontana High School in Fontana, Calif. She is a deli manager for Hy-Vee Food Store.

The prospective groom is the son of Doyl and Dianne Merz, Lawrence.

He is a Lawrence High School graduate. He is attending Johnson County Community College. He is an assistant manager for Hy-Vee Food Store.

The couple plan a June 26 wedding at the South Park gazebo in Lawrence.

Ward-Haas

Joe and Sherri Ward, Claremore, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Jo Ward to Daniel Haas, son of Connie Haas, Lawrence, and the late Carl W. Haas.

The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Wichita South High School. She graduated from Kansas City Mortuary College. She is employed by McGilley Midtown Chapel in Kansas City, Mo.

The future groom is a 1990 graduate of Lawrence High School and Johnson County Community College. He is a fleet Internet manager for Major Cadillac in Kansas City, Mo.

The couple plan a July 2, 2005, wedding in Kansas City, Mo.

Long-Gillispie

Jeffrey and Karen Long, Leawood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cori Michelle Long, Leawood, to William Matthew Gillispie, Lawrence, son of Michael and Barbara Gillispie.

The bride-to-be graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in child development from Kansas University in 2000. She is employed by Tetra Tech Inc., an environmental management firm.

The future groom is a 1992 graduate of Blue Valley North High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in speech-language-hearing and psychology in 1996 from KU. He received a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Arizona in 1998. He is pursuing a doctorate at KU in speech-language pathology. He is employed by KU and Tiny-K in Jefferson and Atchison counties.

The couple plan a July 17 wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.