Family

Dr. Chris and Heidi Goetzinger of Waverly announce the birth of their son, Archer John Goetzinger, born January 16, 2018 in Waverly. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins big brothers, Grady (4) and Sawyer (1).

Grandparents are Randy and Lori Hesse of Waukon and Dave and Molly Goetzinger of Mason City. Great-grandparents are Robert John and Agnes Anderson of Waukon, LaVonne Hesse of Waukon and Jim and Peggy Goetzinger of Boone.

Morgan and Kyle Olson announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Katherine Olson, born November 15, 2017 at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 20.5 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Leo (2).

Grandparents are Sandy and Dave Lyons of Waukon and Pam and Don Olson of Humboldt. Great-grandparents are Grace Murphy and Theresa Lyons of Waukon and Bertha Wagner and Dagny Isberg of Humboldt.
 

Dillon and Nicole Dietrich of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Dexter Douglas Dietrich, born January 12, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Dayton (3).

Grandparents are Joan and Todd Dietrich of Waukon, Doug O’Connell of Eastman, WI and Tami O’Connell of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Ed and Barb O’Connell of Eastman, WI, Aldean Dietrich of Frankville, Wanda Barker of Waukon and Sharon Brown of Waukon.
 

Darrel Koozer of rural Harpers Ferry will be celebrating his 80th birthday Tuesday, January 30. In celebration of the occasion, cards and well wishes can be sent to him at the following address: 521 Buckskin Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.
 

Pat and Hannah Kelly of Fort Atkinson announce the birth of their twin sons, Collin Patrick and Clayton William, born September 17, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Collin weighed 2 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 15 inches in length and Clayton weighed 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of their births.

Grandparents are Wayne and Barb Kelly and the late Elaine Kelly of Waterville, and Becky and the late Merlin Gesing of Waukon. Great-grandparents are John and Sheryl Prestemon and Leona Gesing of Waukon. Marcie Opfer of Waukon is a great-great-grandparent.
 

The Waukon High School Class of 1961 will meet Friday, January 26 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Gus & Tony’s in Waukon. All classmates are invited.
 

Mrs. Florence McKee of Lansing will be celebrating her 100th birthday January 18. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to: Thornton Manor, 1329 Main Street, Lansing, IA 52151.
 

Ed and Cassie Schoenthal of Ridgeway announce the birth of their son, Vincent Curtis Schoenthal, born December 21, 2017 at Regional Health Services of Howard County, Cresco. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Monroe (22 months).

Grandparents are Jerry and Carol Schoenthal of Waukon and Joel and Janice Thorson of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are Curtis Schoenthal of Waukon, Lawrence and Genevieve Sadler of Dunkerton, Owen and Carol Thorson of Spring Grove, MN and Lennie and Sherry Mellick of New Albin.

Ben Jones and Kiana Nielsen of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Parker Allen Jones, born December 26, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Jeff and Theresa Nielsen of Waterloo and Howard and Trish Jones of Waukon Junction.

Tyler and Aja Sickles of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Mavrik Lee Sickles, born December 27, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Eli (8).