Family

Randy and Samantha Wagner of Farmersburg announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Ann Wagner, born February 28, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Waverly (6) and Tyson (4).

Grandparents are Don and Cheryl Wagner of Farmersburg, Mark and Coral Ehrhardt of Monona and the late Sandra Ehrhardt. Pat Breitsprecher of Monona is a great-grandparent.
 

Gayle and Carol (Haas) Decker of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married March 3, 1973 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. A small family gathering is planned to celebrate the occasion.

Their family includes children, Kyle (Kim) Decker of Fairfax, Kelly (Dan) Stepan of Waukon and Craig (Colbey) Decker of Green Bay, WI. Grandchildren are Sydney Grissel, Jack Decker, Kamryn Grissel, CiAnne Robinson, Ryann Decker, Izzy Decker, Milan Decker, Noah Decker and Nicholas Decker.

Jim and Mary (Sweeney) Nagel of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family. They were married February 23, 1963 at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Church, rural Waukon.

They have five children, Darcy (Joe) Welsh, Deb (DJ) Regan, Vicky (Herb) Behrend, Jim (Connie) Nagel and Jody (Bob) Regan; six granddaughters, Leah, Marissa, Miranda, Nicole, Hailey and Audrey; and 11 grandsons, Matt, Mark, Seth, Cody, Josh, Bill, Alex, Brent, Blake, Brandon and Joe; in addition to 10 great-grandchildren.

Blake Holly and Alyea Koozer of McGregor announce the birth of their daughter, Lennox Lynette Holly, born February 18, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Laurie and Kenneth Koozer and Crystal and Scott Hughes. Great-grandparents are Janet Koozer, Randy and Julie Bloxham, and Phillip Fowler.

Ashley and Darin Valley of Marion announce the birth of their daughter, Jenna Christine Valley, born January 26, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Jerry and Mari Beth Valley of Harpers Ferry, Brian and Shelly Borota of DeWitt and Dave and Patty Schwarz of Guttenberg.

Daylen and Holly Regan of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Dennis Michael Regan, born February 14, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Daya Regan (3) and Dutton Regan (2).

Grandparents are Danny Regan and Kari Lindberg, Mike and Stacy Beardmore, and Cassie Paul, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Steve and Sheryl Paul of Waukon, Phyllis Tschudi of Hazel Green, WI, Dennis and Betty (Elizabeth) Regan of Waukon, and Marv and Judy Beardmore of Dorchester.

Charles and Lois (Halvorson) Rolfs of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 16, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

Their children are Kathie (Randy) Robinson of Chicago, IL, Sandy (Jim) Casetta of Eau Claire, WI, Charlie (Amy) Rolfs of Decorah, Steve Rolfs of Waukon and Kim Rolfs of Waukon. Their family also includes ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The couple will be celebrating their wedding anniversary with family February 25.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 306 3rd Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

David and Heather Bartling of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Caleb Dale Bartling, born February 1, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Seth (2) and Noah (18 months).

Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Van Ruler of Waukon and Tom and Julie Bartling of Waterville. Great-grandparents are Howard and Dorothy Van Ruler of Waukon, Dale and Joann Meiners of Eitzen, MN, Sue and Hank Heine of Waverly, and Ed and Teri Sanger of Clermont.

Bradon Roen and Hannah Schutte of Blue River, WI announce the birth of their daughter, Delilah Josephine Roen, born February 2, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Brett and Paige Cota of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elodie June Cota, born February 6, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Everly (6), Esmae (4) and Brooks (1).

Grandparents are Brian and Karen Cota of Waukon, Paul Nelson of Fredericksburg and Penny Neuzil of Brooklyn. Great-grandparents are Rich and June Cota of Waukon, Mary and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon, Julie Nelson of Cedar Falls, and Jan and the late Dale Nelson of Fredericksburg.