Family

Chad and Dalin Gilles of Decorah announce the birth of their daughter, Liesl June Gilles, June 20, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and measured 22-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Belle (2).
Grandparents are Don and Roxanne Gilles of Waterloo and Ernie and Linda Thompson of Cresco.

Sarah and Cory Ferguson of Elkader announce the birth of their son, Gage Mark Ferguson, June 20, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 3 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Dain (9).
Grandparents are Marie Wadsworth and Randy Schulte of Waukon and Mark and Debbie Ferguson of Marquette. Great-grandmother is Delores Schultz of Marquette.

John Boardman of Monona will celebrate his 100th birthday with an open house at the Monona Community Center from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 5. He would prefer hugs to gifts.
Those unable to attend may send cards and well wishes to 106 N. Hill St., Monona, IA 52159.

The 30-year reunion of Waukon High School’s Class of 1984 will be held Saturday, July 5 at Green Valley Golf Course in Waukon. Those planning to attend are asked to RVSP by calling Bonnie Pitz at 319-551-9222. A $15 contribution will be collected. For more information, email bonnie_pitz@yahoo.com.

Reggie Rema and Tanya Vargason of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Ann Rema, June 14, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 4.6 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins three siblings, Christan (11), Emily (6) and Brantley (1-1/2).
Grandparents are Scott and Skyla Vargason of Postville and Richard and Tammy Rema of Clermont. Great-grandparents are Bob and Colleen Vargason of West Union and Carol Devoe of Oelwein.

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Matt and Melissa Simon of Decorah announce the birth of their daughter, Petra Lily Simon, June 14, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins three siblings, Naomi (8), Anastasia (5) and Oskar (3).
Grandparents are Dale and Merijo Boevers of Farley and Phillip Simon and Sandy Larson of Madison, WI. Great-grandparents are Elda Boevers of Tripoli, Yvonne Simon of Green Bay, WI and Lila Larson of Madison, WI.

Jessica and Ben Verdon of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Connor Reed Verdon, June 7, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Caleb (21 months).
Grandparents are Mike and Marian Verdon and Cullen and Denise Becker, all of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Mary and the late Robert Peters of Lansing and Luella Patterson of Clermont.

Jeff and Julie Voss of Dubuque announce the birth of their son, Isaac Jeffery Voss, May 29, 2014 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins four siblings, Will (8), Rachel (6), Drew (4) and Claire (3).
Grandparents are Ray and Bonnie Wagner of Lansing and Roger and Joyce Voss of Dubuque. Great-grandmother is Marguerite Burkart of Dubuque.

Matt and Allison Kouba of Reedsburg, WI announce the birth of their son, Parker Lawrence Kouba, May 29, 2014 in Reedsburg, WI. He weighed 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two sisters, Kendall Rae (4-1/2) and Sydney Clare (2-1/2).
Grandparents are Don and Dawn Blocker of Waukon and Dan and Maureen Kouba of Hillsboro, WI. Great-grandparents are the late Maurice and Jeanne Blocker of Waukon, Bill and Fran Byrnes of Waukon, Lois the late Lawrence Kouba of Hillsboro, WI and the late Russell and Elaine Kouba of Hillsboro, WI.

Ivan and Barb Elsbernd of Fort Atkinson announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Kristy, to Levi Jones, son of Howard and Trisha Jones of Harpers Ferry. The couple plans to exchange vows August 2 at Nobel’s Island, Harpers Ferry. Kristy and Levi are both employed by Michels Pipeline Construction Company of Brownsville, WI.