Family

Brian and Denise Wullner of Waukon, parents of the bride-to-be, and Tom and Paula Rosonke of New Hampton, parents of the groom-to-be, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Sarah Wullner, originally of Waukon, and Caleb Rosonke, originally of New Hampton. The wedding ceremony is scheduled for May 13, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2014 graduate of University of Northern Iowa. She is employed at Bossard North America in Cedar Falls as a Marketing and Communications Specialist.

The groom-to-be is a 2010 graduate of New Hampton High School and a 2013 graduate of University of Northern Iowa. He is employed at Farmers State Bank in Waterloo as a Credit Analyst.

The couple is planning a honeymoon at Lake Tahoe.
 

Adam and Amanda Leiran of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Alden Edwin Leiran, born April 15, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Adalyn (3).

Grandparents are Doug and Bonnie Weymiller of New Albin and Tom and Bev Leiran of Waukon. Bernard Dougherty of New Albin is a great-grandparent.

N. Josh and Nicole Hutson of La Crosse, WI announce the birth of their son, Seth Roderick Hutson, born March 27, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 7 lbs. 4.2 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Mia (19 months).

Grandparents are Steve and Robin Oden of Waukon, Jean Hutson of Olympia, WA and Jim and Sandra Hutson of Olympia, WA. Great-grandparents are Phyllis Kubitz and Bob and Jo Oden, all of Waukon.

The Waukon High School Class of 1961 will meet Friday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Gus & Tony’s in Waukon for lunch and social time. All classmates are invited.

Tony and Deb (Mettille) Schulte of Spring Grove, MN are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple was married April 16, 1977 at St. Pius Church Cherry Mound in rural Harpers Ferry.

Their children include Shelly (Jesse) of Spring Grove, MN, Corey (Naomi) of Oranoco, MN and Erick of Rochester, MN. They also have five grandchildren, including Dalton, Baihly, Keegan, Ethan and Ellie.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 115 Goodview Drive, Spring Grove, MN 55974. The couple requests no gifts.
 

Janette Ryder-Blong will be celebrating her 80th birthday with an open house Sunday, April 23 from 1-4 p.m. at the Waukon City Club’s Party Room. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited to join her in celebrating the occasion.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to: 22 Fifth Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Elliott and Amy Evanson of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Myla Grace Evanson, born March 30, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Claire (2).

Grandparents are Steve and Sheryl Evanson of Waterville, Lori and Larry Soukup of Ridgeway and Michael Pfiffner of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Tony and Terry Link of Waukon and Leonard Soukup of Cresco.
 

Cole Welch and Brea Benjegerdes of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Brynn Vivian Welch, born March 30, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 11.2 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Terry and Laurie Welch, Pam Benjegerdes, Greg Benjegerdes and Becky Underbakke, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Janet and the late David Snitker, JoAnn and the late Ralph Welch, Gene and Joyce Knox and David and Vivian Benjegerdes, all of Waukon.

Bryce and McKayla Dahlstrom of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Bradley Neil Dahlstrom, born April 4, 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, Brayden (2).

Grandparents are Brad O’Hare and Christy Stone of Waukon, Patty Dahlstrom and Al Peterson of Lansing and Bruce Dahlstrom, Sr. of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Ray and Karen O’Hare of Waukon and Dave and Charlotte Fish of Waterville. Dolores Fish of Waukon is a great-great-grandmother.
 

Ruth Hanson of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday April 8, 2017.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 602 Second Street SW, Apt. F22 Waukon, IA 52172.