Family

Kami and Kyle Bruenning of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Tate Bruenning, born October 12, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Bentley (3).

Grandparents are Vickie Kriener of Waukon, Steve Kriener of Waterloo, Tracy and Bob Kubitz of Rossville, and Scott and Betty Haase.

Christina Anne Converse and Mitchell Alan Schultz exchanged vows July 15, 2017 at Community Presbyterian Church in Postville with Rev. Gary Catterson performing the ceremony.

Christina is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Converse of Postville. Her grandparents are Betty Converse and the late Bob Converse and Betty Nutt and the late Virgil Nutt.

Mitchell is the son of Kent and Donna Schultz of Frankville. His grandparents are Byron and Darlene Schultz and Doris Eglseder and the late Bob Eglseder.

The wedding party included Christa Jacobson as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids were Sara Ellerbroek, Jessica Schultz, Katie Coomes and Megan Brincks. Bobby Schultz was Best Man and groomsmen were Blaine Grinna, Mitch Norton, Brent Schutte and Wade Gobin.

Frank and Mary Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary October 28. The couple was married October 28, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Paint Rock, Harpers Ferry. A family gathering is planned for October 21 to celebrate the occasion.

They are the parents of Mary (Stacy) Borchers of Grimes and Brian (Cindi) Byrnes of Clive. Their grandchildren are Blake and Jenna Borchers and Alex and Caden Byrnes.

The Waukon High School Class of 1949 will meet Saturday, October 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Gus & Tony’s in Waukon. All classmates, family and friends are invited.

Marcella Johnson of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Waukon City Club Banquet Room. She was born October 31, 1927. Those unable to attend may send cards and well wishes to her at 960 Fourth St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Brittany Davis of Elgin announces the birth of her son, Jaxson Avery Davis, born October 9, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Quinton (2). Grandparents are Ron and Rena Stoffel of Postville.
 

Members of the Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1957 gathered September 23 to celebrate their 60-year reunion. Those in attendance enjoyed lunch and an afternoon of reminiscing at Milty’s in Lansing. Pictured, left to right - Front row: Georgianna (Hess) Gavin of Lansing, Connie (Wild) Gallagher of  Waukon, Kathleen (Manton) Keenan of McGregor and Pat (Hawes) Darling of La Crosse, WI. Back row: John Anderson of Bella Vista, AR, Tom Weber of Salem, WI, Clem Walleser of Dubuque and John Troendle of Waukon. Classmates not in attendance included Kitty (Dunlevy) Fitzpatrick, Joan (Kelleher) Lawson, Pauline (Byrnes) Dundee and Gary Stirn. Submitted photo.

Randy and Linda Smrcina of Fremont, NE announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Lindsey Smrcina, to Jason Chicoine, son of Kathy and Gerald Herndon and Gale and Georgia Chicoine. The couple is planning an October 13, 2017 wedding to take place in Bellevue, NE at the venue A View in Fontanelle Hills.

The bride-to-be received her undergraduate degree in special education and elementary education from Midland University and her Master of Science degree in special education from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. She is a Special Education Teacher at Johnson Crossing Academic Center in Fremont, NE.

The groom-to-be received his undergraduate degree in elementary education from University of Nebraska in Lincoln and his Master of Science degree in Education Administration from University of Illinois. He is an Elementary Principal at Clarmar Elementary School in Fremont, NE.

Marcella Johnson of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Waukon City Club Banquet Room. She was born October 31, 1927. Those unable to attend may send cards and well wishes to her at 960 Fourth St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Arlene Handke of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday October 14.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to: Northgate Care Center, 960 Fourth Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.