Family

Brody and Kayla Baxter of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Charlee Rae Baxter, born February 1, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Bonnie Schwartzhoff of Spring Grove, MN, Pat and Kris Schwartzhoff of Waukon and Jim and Charlene Baxter of Waukon.

Jessica Rudnitzki and Ethan Decker of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Kinsley Mae Decker, born January 29, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Jolynn and John Chiu of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Gracelynn Amari Chiu, born January 19, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings Savannah (11), Sophia (5) and Isaiah (3).

Grandparents are Tina and Arlyn Loper of Monona, James and Cynthia Whiteaker of DeForest, WI and Monita Chiu of Postville and the late Demosthenes Chiu. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Evelyn Whiteaker of Patch Grove, WI and the late Aileen and Richard Hager of Elkader.

Willard and Shirley Meyer of Dorchester will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple was married February 14, 1954 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Eitzen, MN. They plan to celebrate the occasion with their family.

Their marriage was blessed with four children, including Stan (Bev) Meyer of Eitzen, MN, Bryan (Lois) Meyer of Dorchester, Peggy Burrichter of Dorchester and Lori (Bobby) Johnson of Waukon. They have 13 grandchildren and 17 - soon to be 18 - great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 632 Meyer Drive, Dorchester, IA 52140.
 

Dorothy Gelo, formerly of Postville, celebrated her 97th birthday February 4.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Evergreen Court, 25 First Street SE, Apt. 120, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Joyce Hanson of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday February 15.

A private dinner gathering with her family is being planned in honor of the occasion.

Stella Burmester of New Albin will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house hosted by her children Saturday, February 2 at the New Albin Community Center from 1-4 p.m.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 381 Terrace Drive, New Albin, IA 52160.

Dan and Shelby Iseli of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Paisley Kay Iseli, born January 17, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Joel and Teresa Sommer and Arthur and Lori Iseli, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Jerry and Judy Sommer, Gene and Darlene Oesterle, Dale and Donna Bodensteiner and John and Mary Iseli.

Jolynn and John Chiu of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Gracelynn Amari Chiu, born January 19, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings Savannah (11), Sophia (5) and Isaiah (3).

Grandparents are Tina and Arlyn Loper of Monona and James and Cynthia Whiteaker of DeForest, WI. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Evelyn Whiteaker of Patch Grove, WI and the late Aileen and Richard Hager of Elkader.

Stella Burmester of New Albin will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house hosted by her children Saturday, February 2 at the New Albin Community Center from 1-4 p.m.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 381 Terrace Drive, New Albin, IA 52160.