Family

Ross Seitz and Alexandra Boose of Calmar announce the birth of their daughter, Rubi Jean Seitz, born June 16, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Tom and Linda Boose of Waterville, Rod Seitz of Winona, MI and Brenda Monroe of Calmar.

Andy and Tara Stein of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Cael Christopher Stein, born June 15, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two big sisters, Ashlyn (4) and Kaili (2).

Grandparents are Dan and Joan Lyons of Waukon and Al and Jeanne Stein of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Theresa Lyons of Waukon and Gerald and Janette Ryder-Blong of Waukon.
 

Alvina Sickels of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday June 29. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 1267 Old Rossville Drive, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

A family photo with five generations, including: Left to right - Front row: Great-great-grandmother Mary (Hammel) Blake holding newborn Liam Mason Schon, born March 6, 2016. Back row: mother Chelsea Regan, grandfather Danny Regan and great-grandmother Elizabeth (Blake) Regan. Submitted photo.
 

Lucas Treangen of Waukon and Casey Detweiler of Marion wish to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding ceremony and reception at Empty Nest Winery in rural Waukon Saturday, July 2.

The bride’s parents are Chris (Mary Kay) Detweiler of Central City and Lorie Brydon of Marion. She is a 2006 graduate of Linn-Mar High School in Marion and a graduate of Mount Mercy College. She is currently a Care Coordinator for the Pediatric Integrated Health Program at Families First.

The groom’s parents are Dan (Lori) Treangen of Waukon and Deb Kuhn of Monticello. He is a 2007 graduate of Waukon High School and currently works as a certified pump installer with Shawver Well Company.
 

Tom and Karla Garrett of Lansing celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary May 1. They were united in marriage May 1, 1976 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing.

In honor of their anniversary, their children and family will be hosting an open house Sunday, June 26 from 1-5 p.m. at Kerndt Brothers Community Center in Lansing. They request no gifts from those attending.

The Garretts are the parents of Stephanie (Troy) Hill and Steven (Nicole) Garrett. They have also been blessed with five grandchildren: Sadie, Macie and Buddy Hill, and Ayden and Kinnick Garrett.
 

Dan Mohn of Lansing and Melissa Ghelf of De Soto, WI were married April 16, 2016 at Wexford Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rural Lansing.

The bride’s parents are Kirk and Mary Ghelf of De Soto, WI. She is employed by Gundersen Health System.

The groom’s parents are Roger and Mary Jo Mohn of Lansing. He is employed by USDA-NRCS. The couple resides in Lansing.
 

Alf Thorson Odegaard will be celebrating his 100th birthday with an open house and lunch Sunday, June 19, 2016. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old East Paint Creek Church Fellowship Hall in Waterville.

Alf is the son of Otto and Barbara Odegard and brother of Raymond Odegard and Marion Gabrielson. Cards and well wishes may be sent to him at 4113 South Fourth Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
 

William Mack and Keisha Walters of West Union announce the birth of their daughter, Annabelle Rose Mack, born June 8, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kala (9), Alexander (9), Hunter (6), Quintin (2) and Rylan (3).
Grandparents include Kim Walters of Monona.

Joe and Marcia Sczublewski of Albert Lea, MN, Mark and Cathy Lunde of Owatonna, MN, and Dan and Sharon Cunningham of Waukon announce the engagement of their children, Laura Lunde and Colby Cunningham. A June 18, 2016 wedding is planned in Albert Lea, MN.

The bride is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Martinson and the late Orin Martinson of Albert Lea, MN, the late David and Rachel Lunde of Hayward, MN, and the late Jerome and Helen Sczublewski of Sobieski. MN.

She is a 2000 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She is employed as a branch manager at Manpower Group.

The groom is the grandson of Delores and the late Raymond Paus, and the late Leo and Lavon Cunningham, all of Waukon.