Family

Great-great-grandmother Leonette Troendle is pictured above at a recent family gathering with many members of the fifth generation of her family. Leonette will be turning 100 years old April 23. In honor of that milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1971 Silver Creek Road, Waukon, IA 52172. Submitted photo.
 

Nick and Lexie Brink of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Beau Gary Brink, born April 5, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Huntley (2).
Grandparents are Ed and Amy Bieber of Waukon, Gerald and Laurie Brink of Waukon, and Lori and Cary Erickson of Decorah. Great-grandparents are Patrick and Mary Jo Liddiard of Waukon, Joan Bieber of Waukon, Lucy Brink of Postville, Vivian Guyer of West Union and Carol Erickson of Elgin, MN. Leonette Troendle of Waukon is a great-great-grandparent.

An open house will be held in honor of Jane Tepesch’s retirement Saturday, April 13 from 1-4 p.m. in the Community Room at Freedom Bank, 201 West Main Street, Waukon.

Jane had been employed in the Waukon community for nearly 70 years dating back to 1954. No gifts are requested.

Ross and Vanessa Ellefson of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their daughter, Clara Mae Ellefson, born March 31, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Ava (7) and Sophia (5).

Grandparents are Roger and Lynn Ellefson of Waterville and Keith and Patrice Schulte of Waukon.

Marjorie White-Kruger of Waukon will turn 100 years old April 11. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with her at an open house this Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FreedomBank Community Room, 201 West Main Street in Waukon.

Those not able to attend the celebration may send cards and well wishes to her at Good Samaritan Center, 21 East Main Street, Room 131, Waukon, IA 52172.

Beverly Walsh of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday April 4. In honor of the milestone occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at the Good Samaritan Center, 21 East Main Street, Room #134, Waukon, IA 52172.

An open house will be held in honor of Jane Tepesch’s retirement Saturday, April 13 from 1-4 p.m. in the Community Room at Freedom Bank, 201 West Main Street, Waukon.

Jane had been employed in the Waukon community for nearly 70 years dating back to 1954. No gifts are requested.

KJ and Ashley Medberry of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Charlee Elaine Medberry, born March 26, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Ava (10), Carleigh (8), Tucker (5), Ledger (3) and Braeley (1).

Grandparents are Dave and Melissa Fish of Waukon and Russ and the late Sue Medberry of Wadena. Great-grandparents are Dave and Charlotte Fish of Waterville and John and Lois Adam of Waukon. Great-great-grandparents are Delores Fish of Rossville and Mary Ann Duffy of Waukon.

Maria Carmela Xochiquiquixqui Calihua and Crispin Temoxtle Porras of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Lizeth Temoxtle Xochiquiquixqui, born March 26, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 10 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 23-1/4 inches in length at her birth. She joins siblings, Karen (9) and Aydan (3).

Beverly Walsh of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday April 4. In honor of the milestone occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at the Good Samaritan Center, 21 East Main Street, Room #134, Waukon, IA 52172.