Family

Jason (JR) Brink and Jerrica Milton of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Lorelei Ruth Brink, born December 23, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Gibson (7), Veda (3) and Elsie (2).

Merlin Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating his 91st birthday December 29.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to:

Ossian Senior Hospice, 114 Fischer Avenue, Ossian, IA 52161.
 

Franklin “Doc” and Jean Ann Weymiller of Harpers Ferry were married December 27, 1953 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lansing. They plan to celebrate the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary with their family at their home in Harpers Ferry.

Their marriage was blessed with six children, Steven (Chris) Weymiller of Harpers Ferry, Renée (Gary) Van Horn of Buckeye, AZ, Anne (Kevin) Dykstra of Decorah, David (Laure) Weymiller of New Albin, James T. Weymiller (deceased), and Caroline Weymiller (Jonathan Kerr) of Des Moines. They have 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 1291 Lansing Harpers Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

David and Mary Lou (Onsager) Sorum are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows December 25, 1968 at Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah.

They have four children including Scot of Seattle, WA, Paul of Decorah, Melissa (Jason) Quillin of Solon and Brady of Decorah. They also have six grandchildren including Madison, McKenzie, Kaylee, Jake, Anna and Andrew.

A celebration and dinner with their family is planned. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 704 Third Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Merlin Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating his 91st birthday Saturday, December 29.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to him at: Ossian Senior Hospice, 114 Fischer Avenue, Ossian, IA 52161.
 

Dillion and Emily Stone of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Kasen Thomas Stone, born December 5, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at his birth. He joins siblings, Jace (3) and Olivia (1).

Grandparents are Tom and Kathy Renk of New Albin, Pat and Kristine Schwartzhoff of Waukon, Jeff and Kris Rud of Decorah and Eric Stone and Casey Foster of Elgin. Great-grandparents are Don Schwartzhoff of Waukon, Kermit and Cathy Renk of New Albin, LeRoy and Pat DeWall of Caledonia, MN, Jean and Darrel Stone of Waukon, Sonny and Bev Rud of Caledonia, MN and Mary Johnson and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon. Great-great-grandparents are Lillian Winters of Waukon and Delores Fetketter of Caledonia, MN.
 

Kent and Katie  Schupbach of Elgin announce the birth of their son, Liam Frederick Schupbach, born December 12, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ava (15), Ella (13), Brody (11), Brynly (9) and Jace (2).

Grandparents are Peggy Hangartner of Postville, John and Janet Schupbach of Clermont and Brad and Terry Rekow of Elgin. Great-grandparents are Leigh and Gwen Rekow of Postville.

An open house birthday celebration in honor of Sharon Brown’s 80th birthday will be held Saturday, December 15 from 9-11 a.m. in the dining room at the Southridge apartments, 607 Second Street SW in Waukon. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
 

Orville Bratrud of Waukon will be celebrating his 95th birthday December 12. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to:

207 First Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Franklin “Doc” and Jean Ann Weymiller of Harpers Ferry were married December 27, 1953 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lansing. They plan to celebrate the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary with their family at their home in Harpers Ferry.

Their marriage was blessed with six children, Steven (Chris) Weymiller of Harpers Ferry, Renée (Gary) Van Horn of Buckeye, AZ, Anne (Kevin) Dykstra of Decorah, David (Laure) Weymiller of New Albin, James T. Weymiller (deceased), and Caroline Weymiller (Jonathan Kerr) of Des Moines. They have 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 1291 Lansing Harpers Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.