Carkin-Wise

John and Diana Carkin of Topeka, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Carkin, to Brett Wise, both of Raytown, Mo. He is the son of Michael and Linda Wise of St. Joseph, Mo., and Judy and Keith Beussink of Cape Girardeau.

Carkin is a graduate of Blue Springs High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical education from Central Missouri State University, and a bachelor of science degree from Rockhurst University/Research College of Nursing. She is a registered nurse with Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Wise is a graduate of Central High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in political science from Missouri Western State College, and an MPA from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He is currently enrolled in the certificate of applied sciences program at Harvard Extension School. He is a records supervisor with Blackwell Sanders, LLP, in Kansas City.

A Sept. 28 wedding is planned at Hawthorn Bed and Breakfast in Independence, Mo.