Family

Craig Rodas and Chelsea Welsh announce their upcoming marriage. The couple plans to exchange vows Saturday, August 1 at Heritage Farm Park in Clermont with a reception and dance to follow at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Kevin and Teri Welsh of Waukon. She is a graduate of Waukon Senior High and the University of Northern Iowa and is currently employed at Elliott Jewelers in Waukon.
The groom-elect is the son of Theresa Rodas and the late Alvin Rodas of Monona. He is a graduate of MFL Mar-Mac and Northwest Iowa Community College and is currently employed as a lineman for Utility Lines Construction.
The couple will make their home in Farmersburg.
 

Lester and Eva Schnabel of Sheffield announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rebecca Schnabel, to Jared Winkie, son of Brad and Linda Winkie of Waukon. The couple plans to exchange vows August 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.
The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of West Fork High School and a 2015 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business and Finance.
The groom-elect is a 2011 graduate of Waukon Senior High School and a 2015 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Animal Science.

Ryland and Shannon Benzing of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Ryder Ryland Benzing, July 15, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 6.8 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two siblings, Reegan (6) and Rolan (3).
Grandparents are Gary and Christine Rumph of Waukon and Roger and Diann Benzing of Seneca, WI. Great-grandparents are Donna Trappe of Monona, Wanda Anderson of Waukon and Delores Klemp of Guttenberg.

Heath and Jill Hesse of Tipton announce the birth of their daughter, Veda Lynn Hesse, June 16, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She was welcomed home by her brother, Sid.
Grandparents are Tom and Jeri Humpal of Ridgeway and Randy and Lori Hesse of Waukon. Great-grandparents are LaVonne Hesse and Bob and Agnes Anderson, all of Waukon.

Patrick and Danielle Egan of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Aceyn Decker Egan, June 15, 2015 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 6 lbs., 13 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three siblings, Ryland (7), McKyan (6) and Kowyn (1).
Grandparents are Daniel Conway of Lansing, Rebecca Conway of Lansing and Patrick and Sarah Egan of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Sharon Decker and Myrtle Egan, both of Waukon.

Sado Mohamed Awil and Ahmed Salleban Ahmed of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Huda Salleban Ahmed, July 9, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 12.8 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Hana.

Brian and Monica Enyart of Postville announce the birth of their son, Jacob Donald Enyart, July 8, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 9.8 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Olivia (6), and a brother, Bradley (4).
Grandparents are Mark Ehrhardt of Monona and Christine and Tim Enyart of Postville. Great-grandparents are Sharon Miene of Postville, Pat Breitspreker of Monona and Marvin and Darlene Miller of Monona.

Jeff and Kelli Egan Mennen of Des Moines announce the birth of their daughter, Everli Helen Mennen, July 8, 2015 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines. She weighed 8 lbs., 5.7 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Joe and Mary Egan of Waterville and Terry and Janet Mennen of Parkersburg. Great-grandmother is Myrtle Egan of Harpers Ferry.

Bethany and Eric Dunbar of Hazel Green, WI announce the birth of their son, Jack David Dunbar, July 3, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He weighed 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two sisters, Ava (8) and Kelsey (13).
Grandparents are David and Karla Hammel of Dorchester, Rhonda Dunbar and Jim Avery of East Dubuque, IL and the late Jack Dunbar. Great-grandparents are Ralph Hammel of Decorah, the late Stella Hammel and the late Emmett and Betty Howe.

Ruth Rask of Waukon will celebrate her 90th birthday Friday, July 24.
Family and friends may send cards and well wishes to 960 Fourth Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.