Jack and Kathy Frus of Le Mars announce the engagement of their son, Eric Frus of Chicago, Ill., to Lauren Bade, Chicago, daughter of Mark and Amy Bade of St. Louis, Mo.

The couple plans a Sept. 15, 2007, wedding in St. Louis.

Eric is a 1995 graduate of Le Mars Community High School and a 1999 graduate of Iowa State University. He is currently employed by Hubbard One as a software architect in Chicago.

Lauren is a 2002 graduate of Miami University. She is currently employed by John & Low, Inc., as a print production coordinator in Chicago.