Family

Wed
28
Jun

Birth announcement: Bugenhagen

Ashley and Devin Bugenhagen of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Ember Marie Bugenhagen, born June 15, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 17-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sibling, Keegan (4).

Grandparents are Tina West of Monona and Darcy Barrett of McGregor. Great-grandparents are Harry and Dyane Schutte of Monona, Gene West of Mederville, Linda Bugenhagen of Postville and Donny Bugenhagen of Luana.

Wed
21
Jun

Robert and Barbara Leppert 60th wedding anniversary


Barbara and Robert Sr. Leppert

Robert Sr. and Barbara (Clancy) Leppert of Lansing will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows June 2, 1957 at the Lansing Presbyterian Church.

They are the parents of Josey (Ken) Hopballe of Las Vegas, NV, Lesa (Jack) Dreps of Windsor, VA, Audrey (Paul) Ellbogen of Stateline, NV and Robert Jr. (Tammy) Leppert of Lansing. Grandchildren are Brittany, Cody and Christopher Hopballe, Joshua, Jonah (Jennifer), Lyndsey (John Whaley) and Leah Dreps, Sydney and Sadie Ellbogen, and Rachel, Justin, Maria, Andrea, Elizabeth, Jessica, Ryan and Brandon Leppert. Great-grandchildren are Hayden, Braydon, Chloe, Taylor and Elaina.

Family and friends are invited to join them for an event hosted by their children and their families Sunday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Lansing United Methodist Church to celebrate their anniversary. The couple requests no gifts, your presence at the celebration will be their gift.
 

Wed
21
Jun

Ernest and Donnalee Osland 50th wedding anniversary


Ernest and Donnalee Osland, Then and now

Ernest and Donnalee Osland of Waukon will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Ernest Osland and Donnalee Palas exchanged vows June 25, 1967 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, rural Waukon.

They have three daughters, Diana (Jeff) Johnson, Holly (Glen) Palmer and Dawn (Jake) Colsch. They also have six grandchildren.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well-wishes may be sent to 1075 Makee Drive, Waukon, IA 52172. The couple requests no gifts.
 

Wed
21
Jun

Bob and Carol Hanson 65th wedding anniversary


Carol and Bob Hanson, Then and now

Bob and Carol (Schlake) Hanson are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon by Rev. Nelson Preus June 22, 1952.

The couple has fond memories of growing up in the Waukon area. As a boy, Bob rode his bicycle delivering newspapers, working at the Skelly gas station and other jobs in the post-depression years. Carol grew up on a farm south of Waukon and attended country school through eighth grade before moving on to Waukon High School, where she would meet Bob during her junior year. Bob graduated in 1951 and Carol the following year.

Wed
21
Jun

Steve and Rita Thom 25th wedding anniversary party


Rita and Steve Thom, Then and now

Steve and Rita (Walleser) Thom are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows June 27, 1992 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Friends and family are invited to join them July 1 for a celebration at their home at 3575 County Road 5, Eitzen, MN 55931, three miles outside of New Albin. The celebration begins at 1 p.m., with food from 2-8 p.m.

After 31 years with Quad Graphics in Pewaukee, WI, Steve, originally of Milwaukee, WI, retired to focus on farming and building the couple’s new home. Rita, originally of Lansing, formerly worked for Bruening Rock Products in Decorah and is currently employed by Kwik Star in Lansing and City Meats in New Albin.
 

Wed
21
Jun

Elmo and Sheryl Hagen 50th wedding anniversary


Sheryl and Elmo Hagen, Then and now

Elmo and Sheryl Hagen of Waterville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The Hagens were united in marriage June 24, 1967 at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church.

They will be celebrating the occasion with their three children, Marcie (Hugh) Givens, Erik (Lisa) Hagen and Jon (Amy) Hagen, and their families, which include seven grandchildren, Jenn (Bill) Hubal, Amanda (Tom) Fischer, and Michael, Katherine, Hannah, Mark and Nolan Hagen, and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Aaron Hubal.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well-wishes may be sent to 1129 Chimney Rock Road, Waterville, IA 52170.
 

Wed
21
Jun

Virgil and Betty Opfer 65th wedding anniversary party


Virgil and Betty Opfer, Then and now

Virgil and Betty (Henning) Opfer of Waukon are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 25, 1952 at Salem Reformed Church in Ludlow.

Virgil and Betty have four children, Jeanie Opfer of Canton, GA, Deborah McCabe of Waukon, John Opfer of Waukon and Douglas Opfer in Georgia. They have eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In honor of the occasion, a celebration will be held June 25 at their home at 203 W. Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172 from 2-6 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
 

Wed
21
Jun

Birth announcement: Dahlstrom

Jessica Heins and Rick Dahlstrom of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Renezemae Anna Marie Dahlstrom, born June 5, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20 inches long at the time of her birth.

She joins a brother, Bentley Heins(2).
 

Wed
14
Jun

Duvel and Piekarski to wed September 2 in rural Calmar

Chuck and Lorna Duvel of rural Postville wish to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Sabrina Duvel of Postville, to Nathan Piekarski of Lakeville, MN, son of Roger and Jill Piekarski of Lakeville, MN. The wedding is scheduled for September 2, 2017 in rural Calmar with an outdoor ceremony being planned.

The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Waukon High School, a 2015 graduate of Kirkwood Community College’s Floral Design program and a 2016 graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College. She is currently employed at Menards in Apple Valley, MN.

The groom-to-be is a 2012 graduate of Lakeville North High School and is a Cavalry Scout with the Army National Guard. He is currently employed as an automotive technician at Poquet Auto in Lakeville, MN and will be graduating from Dakota County Technical College in the spring of 2018.
 

Wed
14
Jun

Aure family reunion set for June 18

The Aure family reunion is scheduled for 12 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at the Sweeney Shelter in the Waukon City Park. Coffee will be provided and those attending are requested to bring their own table service.

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