Jody Surface, Mentone, announces the engagement of her daughter, Karissa Surface, Mentone, to Brandon Cody, Mentone. He is the son of Brenda and Thomas Cody, Mentone. Karissa also is the daughter of the late Robert “Bobby” Surface. The bride-to-be is a substitue teacher for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Akron. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 2008 and attends IPFW, working toward her elementary education degree with a certificate in special education. The groom-elect works for Duffy Electric and Automation, North Manchester, and is a volunteer fireman in Mentone. He graduated from Tippecanone Valley High School in 2004, attended Bethel College for two years and the Associated Builders and Contractors School for electrical apprenticeship, Fort Wayne. The couple plan a spring 2012 wedding.
