Family

The annual reunion of the descendants of Earl and Marion Miller will be held Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) at 12 noon in the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon.
A potluck meal is planned and family history and photos can be shared. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and to remind other family members about this upcoming reunion.

Katy Heldt and Caleb Leiran of Fayette announce the birth of their daughter, Stella Jo Leiran, July 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Larre and Brenda Leiran of Waukon, Debbie Heldt of Fayette and Rick Heldt of Sioux City.

Chris and Mandy Mathis of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Jacob Curtis Mathis, July 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 12 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Laurie Hoisington of Waukon and Roger and Kathy LaBarge of McGregor. Great-grandmother is Carma Harris of Waukon.

Megan Carpenter and Dakota Burdick of Calmar announce the birth of their daughter, Hadley Renae Burdick, July 29, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Michele Carpenter of Calmar, William Carpenter of Manchester, Beverly Burdick of Decorah and Donnie Burdick of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Scott Carpenter of Manchester, Charlotte Icalish of Prairie du Chien, WI, Joe Troendle of Waukon and Lisa Troendle of Waukon.

Andrew and Alex Snitker of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Alana Lynn Snitker, July 25, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 15 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two siblings, Renae (3-1/2) and Blake (2).
Grandparents are Todd and Rhonda Snitker, Brenda Keatley and Rick Langland, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Larry and Sharon Snitker of Waukon, Karen Keatley of Waukon and Larry and Judy Warnke of Sumner. Great-great-grandmother is Jean Snitker of Postville.

Joseph and Betsy Teff of Dorchester announce the birth of their son, Joseph Leonard Teff, July 23, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 8.6 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Jacob (3).
Grandparents are Daryl and Inez Cooper of Waukon and Sharon Teff of Dorchester. Great-grandfather is Lee Normann of Daytona, FL.

Matt and Tara Zuercher of Luana announce the birth of their son, Braxton Charles Zuercher, July 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 7.2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two siblings, Braelyn (4) and Brooks (2).
Grandparents are Don and Mary Meyer of Waukon and Joe and Linda Zuercher of Postville. Great-grandparents are Jean Lydon of Waukon, Sharon Miene of Postville, Dennis and Jane Meyer of Waukon, and Ben and Millie Zuercher of Garber.

Leonard and Lillie Wiegrefe were married August 8, 1944 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in rural New Albin. An open house in honor of the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary will be held Friday, August 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Caledonia Care Center in Caledonia, MN.
They have two children, Lee (Diane) Wiegrefe of  Austin, TX and Susan (Don) Fleege of Cedar Rapids. They have five grandchildren, Dawn, Dan, Jenny, Karen and Sara, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Those unable to attend the open house may send cards and well wishes to: 505 N. Badger Street #107, Caledonia, MN 55921.

Carlton Jones of Waukon will celebrate his 100th birthday with an open house Sunday, August 10 at the Farm Bureau Building in Waukon from 1-4 p.m. Those unable to attend may send cards and well wishes to the Good Samaritan Center, c/o Carlton Jones, 21 E. Main St., Waukon, IA 52172.

Descendants of John Henry Becker and Mary Elizabeth Hammel, born in the 1800s, will gather for a family reunion Sunday, August 31 at Waukon City Park in the Sweeney Pavilion. A potluck dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. with lemonade and table service provided. Those planning to attend are asked to  bring a covered dish and folding chairs. There will be chicken and hot dogs available to purchase at the reunion. Those planning to attend are also asked to bring any family photos and memories to share. RSVP by calling Janice at 319-389-2253 or email jmiles.miles83@gmail.com by August 17.