Family

Jason and Jenna Collins of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Cora Lou Collins, born December 20, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Lilly Marie Collins.

Grandparents are Darryl Sharon and the late Jill Sharon of Eitzen, MN and John and Von Collins of Waukon.

Tyler Drips and Samantha Johnson of Strawberry Point announce the birth of their daughter, Margaret Jane Drips, born December 7, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 18 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Audrey (7), Remmington (4) and Wyatt (2).

Jamie and Alyssa Lier of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Kade Michael Lier, born December 12, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Aria (8), Kynlee (4) and MaKenna (3).

Grandparents are Mark and Mary Verthein of Waukon, and Randy and the late Joanne Lier of Waterville. Great-grandparents are Wilma Verthein and Theresa Helgeson, both of Waukon.

Frank and Kelsey Weymiller of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Crew David Weymiller, born December 12, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 18-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Bo (5) and Eli (3).

Grandparents are Dave and Laure Weymiller of New Albin, Chris Schwartzhoff and Mark Hoppenjan of Prairie du Chien, WI and Jerry Baxter of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Franklin “Doc” and Jean Ann Weymiller of Harpers Ferry.

Les Winters will be celebrating his 70th birthday December 14. In honor of the occasion, cards can be sent to him at 409 1st Street NE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Shirley Rose of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday December 20.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 432 4th Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

KJ and Ashley Medberry of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Braeley RaeAnn Medberry, born November 17, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Ava (10), Carleigh (6), Tucker (4) and Ledger (2).

Grandparents are Russ Medberry of Wadena and Dave and Melissa Fish of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Arnold Gibbs of West Union, John and Lois Adam of Waukon, and Dave and Charlotte Fish of Waterville. Great-great-grandparents are Dolores Fish of Rossville and Mary Ann Duffy of Waukon.

Marvin “Bud” Strike of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday December 7. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 707 5th St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172

Carl and Betty (Pettingill) Christianson of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows December 2, 1972 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 523 5th Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Nathan and Perscilla Beechy of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Mae Beechy, born November 21, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Margaret (3) and Albert (1).

Grandparents are Joe and Orpha Hochstetler of Waukon and Mattie Beechy of Bertha, MN. Great-grandparents are Elizabeth Hochstetler of Waukon and Sylvia Lambright of New Auburn, WI.