Family

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.

Julie and Jeff Voss of Dubuque announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Nicole Voss, born September 11, 2017. She weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Will (11), Rachel (9), Drew (8), Claire (6) and Isaac (3).

Grandparents are Ray and Bonnie Wagner of Lansing and Roger and Joyce Voss of Dubuque.
 

Tom and Alana Gavin of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Braxon Daniel Gavin, born September 29, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Brielle (6), Brogan (4) and Breyson (1).

Grandparents are Pat and Kay Gavin of Lansing and Dan and Joan Lyons of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Georgianna Gavin of Lansing, Janette Ryder of Waukon and Theresa Lyons of Waukon.
 

Rob and Shannon Lloyd of Harpers Ferry, parents of the bride-to-be, and Jeff and Sara Melcher of Waukon and Chris and Brian Koth of Elkport, parents of the groom-to-be, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Kelli Lloyd and James Melcher, to take place October 14, 2017 at St. Pius Cherry Mound, Harpers Ferry. A reception and dance will follow at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavillion in Waukon.

The bride-to-be is a 2013 graduate of Waukon Senior High School and is employed  at Waukon Dental.

The groom-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Waukon Senior High School, a 2014 graduate of Minnesota State College Southeast Technical in Winona, MN and is employed by Advanced Engineering Technology in Waukon.

Jean Buntrock of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday October 17.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 601 Third Avenue SW, 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.
 

Kieran Kruger and Casey Walsh of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Jaxtyn James Walsh, born September 20, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Kylynn (3-1/2).

Grandparents are Teri and Randy Kruger of Waukon and Kim and Phyllis Walsh of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Marjean Fahey of Waukon, Jim and Cheryl Fahey of Decorah and Bev Walsh of Waukon.
 

Jon and Elizabeth Halverson of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Lynn Halverson, born September 25, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 22-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Hayden (6) and Hailey (3-1/2).

Grandparents are Jim and Julie Halverson of Monona, Clay and Wendy Yearous of Monona and Darlene Wild of Waukon. Arlene Yearous of Waukon is a great-grandparent.

Family, friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kugel are invited to a celebration at the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Community Room in Waukon September 30 from 2-4 p.m. The couple recently exchanged vows and this event is being held for those unable to attend the wedding ceremony in Florida.

The couple requests no gifts but cards are welcome. For those unable to attend, cards may be sent to 2336 Aquilos Ave. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.

The Waukon High School Class of 1982 will be celebrating its 35th year reunion Saturday, September 30 at 6 p.m. with a photo scheduled for 7 p.m. The reunion is being held at Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon.

Only hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar. The cost is $20 and an additional $10 for a guest which can be paid at the door.

RSVP to wendybucheit@gmail.com or on Facebook at Waukon High School Class of 1982.