Family

Michael Ryan Whalen and Emily Margaret Bohr were married June 4, 2016 at St. Francis De Sales in Ossian.

The bride is the daughter of Darryl and Irene Bohr of Ossian and is a graduate of South Winneshiek High School. She earned an Office Technology with Medical Emphasis Diploma from NICC and is employed as an optician with Shopko Optical in Mason City.

The groom is the son of Tom and Laurie Whalen of Dawsonville, GA and is a graduate of Dawson County High School in Dawsonville, GA. He earned  a Business Specialist AAS and Business Administration AS Degree from NICC.

The bride was given away by her father, Darryl Bohr. Erica Bohr was the Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids included the bride’s sisters, Elizabeth Elsbernd and Evelyn Bohr, and her cousin, Cassie Michel. The flower girl was Jolee Brummond.

Emmet Jones of Lansing will be celebrating his 90th birthday June 11. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to his home at 1270 State Hwy. 9, Lansing, IA 52151.

Shane and Liz Murphy of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Miles Donald Murphy, born May 23, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Tom and Angela Weighner of Dorchester and Randy and Lisa Murphy of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Clair and Cathy Wagner of Lansing.

Blaize Cota and Trina Bloxham of Dorchester announce the birth of their son, Lukas Richard Cota, born May 5, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings Jaxon (4), Braxton (3) and Tila (3).

Grandparents are Brad and Vicki Bloxham and Brian and Karen Cota. Great-grandparents are Rich and June Cota, Mary Johnson, and Richard and Edith Bloxham.

Dakota Ness and Brittany Johnson of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Kenleigh Anne Ness, born May 19, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Scott and Karen Ness of Waterville and Rob and Lynn Johnson of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Sigurd and Barb Ness of Waukon, Mary and  the late Rodney “Occo” Fink of Waukon, Wayne and Bonnie Johnson of Waukon,  and Robert and Gloria Hanson of Waukon. Great-great grandmother is Joyce Kuhse of Postville.

 Tom and Jazmon Boose of Postville announce the birth of their son, Silas Gray Boose, born May 21, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Tom and Linda Boose of Waterville and Mwaura Muiruri and Brenda Burke of Decorah. Great-grandparents are Robert and Linda Shulka of Lansing and Donald and Fran Burke of Cresco.

Dan and Jane Sivesind and Chuck and Lois Votsmier, all of Waukon, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Leeta Sivesind and Scott Votsmier. The wedding will take place at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon June 11, 2016.

The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently working towards a PharmD. degree at the University of Iowa and is also employed by Hartig Drug in Iowa City as a Pharmacy Intern. The groom-elect is a 2005 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2007 graduate of Kirkwood Community College. He currently works for Voss Distributing in North Liberty as a route salesman for RedBull.

Jack and Denise Hager of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary May 30. Jack Hager and Denise White were united in marriage May 30, 1966 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ames. In honor of the occasion, their children and families will be hosting a dinner party for them in June.

They are parents of four children, Mike (Trisha) Hager of Prairie du Chien, WI, Jon (Selena) Hager of Lorsdale, MN, and Drew (Sarah) Hager and Christy (Tom) O’Neill of Waukon. Thirteen grandchildren have blessed their lives: Ella and Ava Hager, Marissa, Mariah, MaKaylie, Macey and Mariana Hager, Kylee, Jaden and Noah Hager, and Hunter, Jack and Emma O’Neill. Cards may be sent to 389 Picnic Woods Drive, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Gary and Karen Soper of Harpers Ferry will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 11.  Gary Soper and Karen Anderson were married June 11, 1966 at West Paint Creek Synod Church, rural Waukon.

In honor of their anniversary, their children and families will be hosting an open house Saturday, June 11 from 2-5 p.m. at the Harpers Ferry Community Center.  They are the parents of Jared (Jill) Soper and Kari (Paul) Rea.  They have three grandsons, Brent, Ethan and Oliver.  They request no gifts, however cards may be sent to 322 N. 1st St., Harpers Ferry, IA. 52146.

Andy and Leah Hennessy of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth (Ellie) Catherine Hennessy, born May 18, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings Joe (13), Sarah (11), Matt (8) and Anna (6).

Grandparents are Jim and Peggy Hennessy of Waukon and Terry and Robin Meyer of Postville.