Family

Veronica Santoyo of Calmar and Christopher Southerland of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Nico Esteban Santoyo, born July 5, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Sophia Hernandez (5), Mateo Hernandez (3) and Joslynne Williams (5).

Amber Reyes of Cresco is a grandparent and Bonnie Stifel of Postville is a great-grandparent.

Joe and Mary (Pfiffner) Egan of Harpers Ferry are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married July 12, 1975 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing.

Their family includes a daughter, Kelli (Jeff) Mennen of Altoona, and grandchildren Everli, Kyler and Keira Mennen.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1296 Great River Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

The 65th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 20 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting and social time 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 food to share, their own table service, family pictures and stories. This year a scanner will be available for copying photos, negatives and slides. We will also have room behind the center to show off collector vehicles and there will be door prizes.

Alison (Brennan) West and Mark West of Dubuque announce the birth of their son, Declan Ray West, born June 27, 2025 in Dubuque. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Emerson.
Grandparents are Karen and Marty Brennan of Lansing and Jean and Jon West of Dubuque.

LeRoy and Bonnie Jones of Harpers Ferry are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary with a card shower. LeRoy Jones and Bonnie Bollman were united in marriage July 11, 1953 at the Monona Methodist Church.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 302 Ion Rd., Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

Karen Tinoco Moncada and Miguel Acuna of Dorchester announce the birth of their son, Emmanuel Alejandro Amador Tinaco, born June 23, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Minan Blandon Acuna, and Luis Joaquin Tinoco.

Brennan and Audrey Sweeney of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Liam Sweeney, born June 16, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Mike and Shawna Sweeney of Waukon and Aaron and Cindy Whitaker of Bettendorf. Great-grandparents are Mick and Linda Sweeney of Waukon, Jim and Susan Whitaker of Burlington, Jack and Sally Broeg of Burlington, Debi Peterson of Waukon, and Doug Ahlstrom of Waukon. Great-great-grandparents are Ozzie and Phyllis Quandahl of Waukon, Doris VanWinkle of Burlington, and Jane Whitaker of Brighton.

Don and Dorothy Hitchins married June 18, 1955 at St. Pius Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry. In honor of their 70th wedding anniversary, family and friends are invited to a celebration scheduled for Sunday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hatchery at Riverside Park, 410 East Veterans Memorial Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601. No gifts are requested.

Shawn and Morgan Buckland of Spring Grove, MN announce the birth of their son, Brycen Leo Buckland, born May 30, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Brecken (7), Barrett (5), Bentley (3) and Beckett.

Grandparents are Gary and Lia Van Minsel of Spring Grove, Jeanette Paul of Mabel, MN and Renee Giblin of Wabasha, MN. Great-grandparents are Elaine Van Minsel of Spring Grove, Gary and Sue Morken of Mabel, MN, Jim Klug and Liz Klug of Caledonia, MN, and Bob and Shirley Giblin of Caledonia.

Don and Dorothy Hitchins married June 18, 1955 at St. Pius Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry. In honor of their 70th wedding anniversary, family and friends are invited to a celebration scheduled for Sunday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hatchery at Riverside Park, 410 E Veterans Memorial Dr., La Crosse, WI 54601. No gifts are requested.