Family

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.

April Ottaway of Waukon announces the birth of her son, Wyatt Kade Ottaway, July 7, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 2.6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Cole (7).
Grandparents are Deb Hird and Eugene and Mary Ottaway, all of Prairie du Chien, WI.

Ryan and Samantha Collins of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Dalen Ryan Collins, July 6, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 14.2 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Mark and Nancy Reiser of Lansing and Mike and Teri Collins of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Dale and Elaine Reiser of Dorchester.

Edward and Judith (Huitt) Scheer were married January 25, 1965 in Maryville, MO. An open house celebration in honor of the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary will be held Saturday, July 25 from 12-4 p.m. at Hurstville Interpretive Center in Maquoketa. The couple requests no gifts.
The event will be hosted by their children, Chad Scheer of Albuquerque, NM, Clayt (Nancy) Scheer of Kauai, HI and Kecia (Brian) Dougherty of Corvallis, OR.
The couple’s grandchildren include Breighonna and Brandon Scheer of Las Vegas, NV; Vanessa Visitacion, John Okano-Rusakov and DeShon Scheer of Kauai, HI; Kourtney (Tyler) Kleven of Madison, WI; and Chayna Staudt of Corvallis, OR. They also have two great-grandchildren, Navaeh and Makya Kleven of Madison, WI.
Those unable to attend the celebration may send cards and well wishes to 515 Marvin Ave., Grinnell, IA 50112.

Jacob Jannsen and Morgan Stegen of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Elijah James Jannsen, June 29, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 2.2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Jeff and Janet Jannsen of Waukon and Marty and Mikki Stegen of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Bonnie Johnson of Waukon, Marlene Stegen of Waukon and Lela and Carroll Blagsvedt of Houston, MN.

Brady and Brookelyn Kruger of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Everly Alice Kruger, June 29, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two sisters, Brielle (4-1/2) and Rozlyn (3).
Grandparents are Dan Conway of Lansing, Becky Conway of Lansing and Randy and Teri Kruger of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Marjean Fahey of Waukon and Jim Fahey and Cheryl Thompson of Decorah.

Cody and Annette Cook of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Hillary Serene Cook, June 28, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 10 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 23 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two siblings, Hailey (4) and Carter (2).
Grandparents are Tom and Leslie Cook of Decorah and Dale and Janice Osterhaus of Waterville.

Amanda Green of Waukon announces the birth of her daughter, Kinsley Kaye Green, June 26, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.