Family

Jason and Jenna Collins of rural Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Jean Collins, born July 21, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Lilly (3) and Cora (1-1/2).

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

Josie Springman and Wes Collum of Cedar Rapids announce the birth of their son, Royal Wayne Collum, born July 18, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Kaystyn Springman (5).

Grandparents are Debbie Honn of Waukon, Barry and Jerri Springman of Cedar Rapids, George and Suzanne Billmeyer of Covington and Dan Collum. Great-grandparents are Roger and Shari Honn of Cedar Rapids and Scott William.

Frannie Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday August 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at Good Samaritan Society, Room 223, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

The timeframe of 1854 to 2024 equals 170 years. That’s how long your family has been in this country if any of these people are part of your family tree:

- Mathia  (Martha) Hagen (1852) married Torkel Leikvold in 1896
- Peter Hagen (1854) married Ellen Paulson in 1891
- Christena Hagen (1856) married Otto Sorenson in 1891
- Hannah Hagen (1859) married John Fossum in 1879
- Halvor Hagen (1861) married Lizzie Osterholtz in 1885
- Nicolene Hagen (1863) married Louis Wellman in 1884
- Edward Hagen (1865) married Mary Salvison in 1918
- Otto Hagen (1867) married Minnie Johnson in 1896
- Albert Hagen (1870) married Karen Lyse in 1899
- Melvin Hagen (1878) married Maurgerite Bannerman in 1911.

Miles and Jasmyn Howe of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Brinley Lynn Howe, born July 14, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Dustin and Amanda Enyart of Waukon, Matt and Tammy Howe of Waukon, Mario Cardona of West Liberty and Mindy Howe of Wellman.

Frannie Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday August 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at Good Samaritan Society, Room 223, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

The 64th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley, Sadler, and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 21 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow.

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service, family pictures and stories to share.

A Sunday morning church service will be held at the “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, rural New Albin at 9 a.m.

The 64th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley, Sadler, and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 21 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow.

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service, family pictures and stories to share.

A Sunday morning church service will be held at the “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, rural New Albin at 9 a.m.

Dillon and Abie Daniel of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Miles Lucas Daniel, born June 24, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Livvy (3) and Owen (2).

Grandparents are Clark and Sheila Mellick of Waukon, Quentin and Gena Plate of Oskaloosa, and Mark and Diane Daniel of Chariton. Great-grandparents are Mary Fahey of Waukon and Tom and Mary Mellick of Waukon.

Carolyn Thomson Maurer of Waterville will be celebrating her 80th birthday June 29 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1576 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170.