Eliot Andre and Lauren Gershon

Stephanie and Bruce Gershon announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Alexandra Gershon, to Eliot David Andre, son of Lori and Brian Andre.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Jackie and Bob Gershon, and Harriet Siess and the late Alvin Siess. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}She attended the University of Denver where she was a member of A Cappella Singing Group and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. She is the lead group therapist at Compass Health Center in Northbrook, Illinois.

The future groom is the grandson of Evelyn and Henry Neu, Anita Andre Stringer and Dan Andre. He also attended the University of Denver, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental science and geography. He is the general manager of Lori’s Shoes in Chicago, Illinois.

An Oct. 18 wedding at Starlight Theatre is planned.{/mprestriction}