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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.

Harlan Yohe and Carole Weymiller were married June 27, 1964 at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church in New Albin. They plan to celebrate the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary with a small gathering at the Matt and Michelle Byrnes home June 28.
They are the parents of five children, Brad (Kim) Yohe of Waterville, Kris (Tim) Fahey of Waukon, Craig Yohe of Waukon, Rick Yohe of Waukon and Michelle (Matt) Byrnes of Dorchester. They have 11 grandchildren, Parker Yohe, Blake and Caitlin Troendle, Taylor (Logan) Donahue, Hope and Hannah Fahey, Brett Yohe and Milan, Mason and Marcus Byrnes.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to 964 State Hwy. 76, Waukon, IA 52172.

Family and friends of Mark and Jennifer Zieman are invited to an open house celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at the Tri City Golf Course in Luana Sunday, July 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. A meal will be served after 3 p.m. They request no gifts.
Mark Zieman and Jennifer Overland were married August 8, 1964 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. They are the parents of Wendy (Kevin) Suddendorf, Becky Zieman, Doug (Dawn) Zieman, and Amy (Dan) Norton. They have four grandchildren.

The Bulman, Hartley, Beardmore family reunion has been scheduled for Sunday, July 20 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m.
All descendants of James Bulman and Elizabeth Merrill of Little Thetford, England are invited to attend.

Andy Dundee and Michelle Nelson of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Gibson Rance Dundee, June 8, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 11.4 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two siblings, Caden (4) and Bentley (2).
Grandparents are Milo and Kate Dundee of Elkader and Patrick and Kathy Nelson of Waukon.

Paul and Danielle Bakewell of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Jo Bakewell, June 9, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 11.2 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Les and JoAnn Lang of Monona and Jim and Joyce Bakewell of Ossian. Great-grandparents are Joan Schissee of Ossian, Mercedes Lang of Wauzeka, WI and James Ciar of Cedar Rapids.