Family

Brier and Kylie Bartels of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Brexleigh Jo Bartels, born December 12, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Marryn (2).

Grandparents are Doug and Kelly Moose and Mike and Pam Bartels.

Claire and Travis Strnad of Prairie du Chien, WI announce the birth of their son, Jude Travis Strnad, born December 10, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Simon K. Strnad (20 months).

Grandparents are Ken and Mary Stoeffler of Prairie du Chien and Dan and Amanda Strnad of Eastman, WI. Great-grandparents are Gerald and Judy Strnad of Prairie du Chien.

Barton Hamm of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday December 16. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to 704 5th Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Justin Pattison and Brittany Byrnes of New Albin announce the birth of their daughter, Harley Austin Pattison, born November 25, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Jordan (17), Chezlee (14), Leirah (10), KJ (5), Izik (9) and Axel (12).

Grandparents are Jeff and Martha Byrnes of New Albin and Brian and Lori Pattison of Sumner. Great-grandparents are Betty Wenthold of Cresco, Dennis Byrnes of Waukon, Joyce and James Pattison of Fayette and Janet Brant of Oelwein.

Shauna Green of Cresco announces the birth of her son, William Robert May, born November 25, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 18 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Maggie and Bradley Brandt of Clarksville announce the birth of their daughter, Atarah Nevaeh Brandt, born November 18, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Gavin Theo (18 months).

Adam and MaKenna Rooney of McGregor announce the birth of their son, Hank John Rooney, born November 16, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Bo (13), Claire (11), Gracelyn (10), Brekken (5) and Wryglie (2).

Grandparents are Mick and Becky Rooney of Prairie du Chien, WI, Michelle Kishman of Prairie du Chien, WI and Kurt Kishman of Farmersburg. Sharon Costello of Lansing is a great-grandparent.

Carole Alderdyce of Iowa City will be celebrating her 90th birthday November 22.

In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 21 Camborne Circle, Iowa City, IA 52245.

Baxter and Rachel Pufahl of Monona announce the birth of their son, Milo John Pufahl, born November 7, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 10 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Mason (5) and Mavis (3).

Grandparents are Bob and Cheryl Bjerke of Waukon and Chris and Kim Pufahl of Mauston, WI. Great-grandparents are Sharon Pufahl and Bob Franke, both of Mauston, WI.

Ruby Herman of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday November 21.

In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 603 3rd Avenue SE, Waukon, IA 52172.