Family

Abbi Hendrix and Cody Brainard of Farmersburg announce the birth of their daughter, Brynlee Ann Brainard, born March 8, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Veda (7).

Grandparents are Patricia and Marvin Brainard of Monona. Betty Freilinger of Marquette is a great-grandparent.

Arleen Ferguson of Monona will be celebrating her 90th birthday March 24. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 404 First Street, Apt. 105, Monona, IA 52159.

Melanie and Spencer Bilden of West Union announce the birth of their son, Easton Ronald Bilden, born February 27, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Elijah (7) and Emerson (3).

Grandparents are Dale and Cindy Bilden of Clermont, Delvin and Deb Schroeder of Monona and Kandi DeShaw of Elkader. Great-grandparents are Donna Heath of West Union, Ron and Deb Pattison of Oelwein and Donna DeShaw of Elkader.
 

Kate and Adam Moris of Prairie du Chien, WI announce the birth of their son, Vaughn Harvey Moris, born February 27, 2019 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI. He weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Beckett (2).

Grandparents are Dr. Chris and Nancy Harvey of Waterville and Mark and the late Amy Moris of Bloomington, WI.
 

Justin and Ashley Ahlstrom of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Vera Elizabeth Ahlstrom, born December 30, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Doug Ahlstrom and Debi Peterson of Waukon and Sharon and the late Larry Johnson of Decorah.

Jean Mathis of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday March 11. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 105 Fourth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Cody and Jodi Webb of Decorah announce the birth of their son, Duke Cody Webb, born February 17, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Walden (22 months). Grandparents are Mark and Jane Webb of Decorah, Jane Hendricks and Ric Hillers of Manchester and Dean and Peg Hendricks of Oelwein.
 

Marcella Hermeier of Waukon celebrated her 90th birthday February 19. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to: Good Samaritan Center, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Korine and Kenny Schmeichel of Dubuque announce the birth of their daughter, Lottie Mae Schmeichel, born December 8, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Tom and Beth McCormick of Harpers Ferry and Tom and Diane Schmeichel of Dubuque. Great-grandparents are Dorothy McCormick of Harpers Ferry and Lois Smith of Dubuque.
 

Ross and Kendrin Geerdes of New Vienna announce the birth of their son, Wilder Ross Geerdes, born January 28, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins his big sister, Sullivan (3).

Grandparents are Tom and Beth McCormick of Harpers Ferry and Brad and Sherry Geerdes of Monticello. Dorothy McCormick of Harpers Ferry is a great-grandparent.