Family

Robert “Bob” Schulze was born March 30, 1946 to Marvin and Helen (Steiber) Schulze of Lansing. Bob graduated from Lansing Kee High School in 1964. After graduating from UW-Platteville, he taught high school math before teaching carpentry at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). For over 30 years Bob enjoyed teaching students home-building and general carpentry skills, while constructing homes for many families.

Bob married Shirley Bloxham June 6, 1970 and they have three children: Krista (Brian) McKee, Denise (Brent) Beyer and Jim (Robin Palmer) Schulze, all of Waukon; and two grandchildren, Claire and Brady Beyer, and several grand-dogs. Bob has one sister, Janet (Larry) Jarchow, of Flagstaff, AZ.

A casual celebration is planned with family and friends Saturday, March 21 from 2-4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Waukon. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1643 Oak Lane, Waukon, IA 52172.

Iona Reeves turned 100 years old February 24 and celebrated her 100th birthday this past Sunday, February 22 at her son’s and daughter-in-law’s home, Dale and Anna, in Salt Lake City, UT. Iona was born, raised, lived and worked on a dairy farm in Allamakee County her whole life until recently moving in with her family in Salt Lake City.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to Iona Reeves c/o Dale Reeves, 3401 South 2890 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109.
 

Gary Bulman of Lansing will be celebrating his 90th birthday March 3 with a family dinner.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 908 Goldfinch Drive, Lansing IA. 52151.
 

Pauline Monserud of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday February 22. A birthday party is scheduled for June 6 with details to be announced.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 606 2nd Street SW #B7, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Gary Bulman of Lansing will be celebrating his 90th birthday March 3 with a family dinner.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 908 Goldfinch Drive, Lansing IA. 52151.
 

Pauline Monserud of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday February 22. A birthday party is scheduled for June 6 with details to be announced.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 606 2nd St. #B7, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Mason and Tierney Hertrampf of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Emery Ann Hertrampf, born January 31, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Trent and Tiffany Bodley of Postville and Joe and Shelley Hertrampf of Monona. Laurie Egan of Monona is a great-grandparent.

Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Hartlee Renee Kountkofsky, born February 2, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Cy (7), Alex (6), Ezra (4) and Jenavii (1).

Grandparents are Ray Close of McGregor and Cindy and Mike Fritz of Florida.

Allen and Ella Mae Goeke are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married February 5, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

Their family includes three sons, Mark, Jim and Jerry Goeke; two grandsons, Bill and Brian Goeke; and two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Grant Goeke.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to them at 408 3rd Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Sam and Shelby Schwartz of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Hayes David Schwartz, born December 3, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Rhett (5) and Tatum (2).

Grandparents are Dave and Joan Schwartz of Waterville and Jamie and Elaine Bodley of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Roger and Judy Radloff of Clermont and Craig and JoAnne Bodley of Postville.