Family

The descendants of Lennie and Leona (Hanson) Lonning gathered together Saturday, August 9 for their 6th biennial family reunion and picnic.  The reunion was held at the home farm in Jefferson Township (1028 Jefferson Road, Waukon). Twenty-four people were in attendance.  Those present were:
Roger family: Roger and Marge Lonning (Albert Lea, MN); Stuart and Grace Lonning (Aberdeen, SD); Steve Lonning (Ellendale, MN).
Philip’s family: Philip and Carole Lonning (Humbolt).
Charles’ family: Greg and Kealy Lonning and daughters Summer and Shanae (Decorah).
Frank’s family: Frank and Donna Lonning (Waukon); Revelyn Lonning (Waukon); Michelle (Lonning) and Jerry Donahue (Waukon); Cory and Samantha Donahue and daughters Gracelyn and Addison (Harper Ferry); Becky (Lonning) and Tim Paxston (LeClaire).
Gary’s family: Gary and Pam Lonning (Waukon).

Many descendants and friends of George and Bess (Wall) Hammell gathered at the New Albin Community Center for a reunion Sunday, August 3. Those present came from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Utah, California, Illinois, South Carolina and Colorado.

Hannah Marks and James Walecki of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Uriah James Walecki, August 1, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 20.4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Trinity Lee Marks (1).
Grandparents are Mitzie Walecki and Thomas Walecki of Waupaca, WI and Harold and Denise Marks of De Soto, WI. Great-grandparents are Bob and Judy Breitenbach of Shawano, WI and Henry Zawacki of Waupaca, WI.

Darrin and Cindy Brink of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Gracelyn Jennifer Brink, August 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 15.6 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Adalyn (4).
Grandparents are Bob and Betty Handke of Monona and Bud and Mel Brink of Postville. Great-grandparents are Jim and Wanda Zimmerman of Postville and Lorentz and Lunida Landt of Luana.

Amanda Timmerman of Waukon announces the birth of her daughter, Lily Rose Timmerman, August 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 8.6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Brenda and Tim Timmerman of Waukon and Nancy and Dean Ash of Muscatine.

Jason and Hannah Steiber of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Clayton James Steiber, July 31, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Delainee (22 months).
Grandparents are Jim and Cindy Callahan of Lansing and Ken and Judy Steiber of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Bob and Margaret Ferring of Lansing.

Ava Spieker and Tyler Cooksley of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Avis Elizabeth Cooksley, July 30, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Mary (Tillman) Morris of Waukon, Jeanie and Kassie Furrey-Layh of Cheyenne, WY and Ben and Brenda Armstrong of Cleveland, TN. Great-grandparents are Gertie Tillman of Waucoma, Connie Spieker of Grundy Center, Jim and Virginia Clausen of Cheyenne, WY, Peggy and Dale Cooksley of Elgin and Howard and Mary Schwartzkopf of Cheyenne, WY.

Sean Staake and Shannon Neuzil of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Jo Staake, July 31, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Vance and Tammy Neuzil and Loren Staake, all of Postville. Great-grandparents are Lois Grotegut of Monona, Len and Joan Bruce of Bettendorf, Vivian and Ethan Guyer of Postville and Vera and Vilarian Neuzil of Fort Atkinson.

Descendants of Edwin and Mathilda Livingood will gather for a family reunion Sunday, September 14 (note the date change). A potluck meal will be served at noon with coffee and drink furnished at the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Family members are asked to spread the word about this upcoming reunion.
The cookbook is coming; the last day to submit recipes, photos and place orders will be the day of the reunion. Contact Marcia Rush for more information.

The 76th annual Cowell family reunion will be hosted by the Rufus and Sybil (Cowell) Seitz family Sunday, August 17. A noon potluck will be served with coffee and drink furnished at the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Family members are asked to spread the word about this upcoming reunion.