Family

Wed
15
Oct

Birth announcement: French

Ryan and Renee French of River Falls, WI announce the birth of their son, Camden David French, September 29, 2014. He weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three brothers, Colton, Breckin and Gradyn.
Grandparents are Rick and Sue Schulte of Dorchester, Troy and Dawn French of River Falls, WI and Mike Kongshaug and Jeanne Sobottka of River Falls, WI. Great-grandmothers are Helen Storbeck of Elkader, Nancy Sobottka of Florence, OR and Velmie Sobottka of Roberts, WI.

Wed
15
Oct

Birth announcemement: Cota

James and Hannah Cota of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Amara La Lee Cota, October 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two siblings, Aubree (13) and Azlynn (8).
Grandparents are Donald and Linda Sawvell and Rich and La June Cota. Great-grandparents are Joann Hertrampf and Earl Duane Sawvell.

Wed
15
Oct

Grangaard. O'Neill to wed

Rob and Nita Grangaard of Waterville and Pat and Sally O’Neill of Harpers Ferry announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Carly Grangaard and Brandon O’Neill. The couple plans to exchange vows October 18 at St. Ann’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. A reception and dance will be held following the ceremony at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College and is currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. The groom-elect is a graduate of Minnesota West Technical College and is currently employed at Tumbleweed Welding.

Wed
15
Oct

WHS Class of 1961 to meet

Members of Waukon High School’s Class of 1961 will get together Wednesday, October 22 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Mulligan’s in Waukon. All classmates are welcome. For more information, call Karen Soper at 563-586-2722.

Wed
08
Oct

Birth announcement: Simmons

Chanda Halvorson and Christopher Simmons of McGregor announce the birth of their daughter, Kaydahlynn Mikayla Simmons, September 24, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 ozs. and measured 18-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Karsyn (15 mos.).
Grandparents are Valorie and Scott Simmons of Rockville, MD, Casey and Teuka Halvorson of McGregor and Tina Hill and Mike Rugg of New Richmond, WI. Great-grandparents are Launee Halvorson of Waterville, Linda Strong of Mt. Horeb, WI, Sandy Bresnahan of Waukon and Thelma Simmons of Rockville, MD. Great-great-grandmother is Frances Busness of Waukon.

Wed
08
Oct

Birth announcement: Annabelle Germanis

Victor and Emily Germanis of Philadelphia, PA announce the birth of their first child, Annabelle Avery Germanis, August 7, 2014. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Dana and the late Dale Peters of Glendora, NJ and Victor and Linda Germanis of Pennsylvania. Great-grandparents are Mary and the late Robert Peters of Lansing and Robert and Babe Wagner of New Jersey.

Wed
08
Oct

Birth announcement: Niccum

Melissa Beneke and DJ Niccum of La Crescent, MN announce the birth of their son, Chase David Niccum, June 27, 2014 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 6 lbs., 8 ozs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Arne and Janet Beneke of New Albin, Linda Niccum of Cochrane, WI and Dave and Pat Niccum of Cochrane, WI. Great-grandmother is Rose Marie Winters of Waukon.

Wed
08
Oct

Lyle and Cindy Leikvold to celebrate 40th anniversary

Lyle and Cindy (Flage) Leikvold were married October 12, 1974 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. They plan to celebrate the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.
They have two children, Kerri (Chris) Gibbs and Todd (Brianne) Leikvold. They also have three granddaughters, Kaylee, Kiersten and Kendra Gibbs, and are expecting the arrival of a grandson in December.

Wed
08
Oct

Jim and Alyce May celebrate 40th wedding anniversary

Jim and Alyce (Gordon) May were married October 4, 1974 in Waukon. They celebrated the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary with a Mississippi riverboat cruise.
They have three children, James (Leslie) May of Waterloo, Joe (Jill) May of Grundy Center and Jonathan (Nicki) May of Ankeny. They have seven grandchildren, Jaylin, James, Justice, Jake, Casey, Michael and Lukas.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to 163 Hwy. 9, Waukon, IA 52172. They request no gifts.

Wed
08
Oct

Winke family reunion to be held October 12

The Winke family reunion will be held Sunday, October 12 at Zalmona Presbyterian Church. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a “white elephant” gift for Bingo.

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