Jennifer Kallembach, South Wayne, and Nick Patterson, Lena, Ill., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Leonard Kallembach, Argyle, and Anne Patterson, Monroe.

The bride-to-be is employed by Swiss Colony Inc.

The future groom is employed by Torkelson Cheese Company.

A July 16 wedding is planned at Crossroads Community Church in Freeport.