Jerry and Linda Petty of Rushville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ann Petty, to Loren Michael Crone, son of Mark and Wanda Mitchell of Frankfort and Barry and Saberina Crone of Indianapolis.

The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, 2006 Butler University graduate and 2008 Northwestern University graduate with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is employed as a family therapist with Bethany Christian Services.

The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Pike High School, 2005 Northwood University graduate and 2009 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary graduate He is employed as a chaplain with the United States Navy.

The couple is planning a wedding in the fall of 2010.