Family

Meredith and Philip Kauth of Decorah announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Elise Kauth, June 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins one sister, Brynlee (3).
Grandparents are Bradley and Marcia Bassler of Waukesha, WI and Charles and Linda Kauth of Manitowoc, WI.

Emily Byrnes and Josh Waters of Waukon announce the birth of their son, James Joshua Waters, June 27, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins one sibling, Jorden (1).
Grandparents are Loran Waters, Kelly Smerud,  Breigha Funk and Randy Funk. Great-grandparents are Sandy and Bob McCoy and Iris and Earl Waters.

Chris Kurth and Ali Werger announce the birth of their daughter, Kira Alana Kurth, May 24, 2014 at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Lyle and Brenda Kurth, Patricia Rogness, Cathy Werger and the late Alan Werger. Great-grandparents are Francis and Carol Schoulte, Dean Werger, Darrell Rogness and Gilbert and Gene Kurth.

Kayla Martin and Christopher Griffin, both of Deerfield, WI, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to exchange vows October 11 in Cambridge, WI.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Duane and Robin Martin of Cambridge, WI and the granddaughter of Carol and the late Lloyd Martin of Waukon. She graduated in 2013 with a degree in Business Management.
The groom-elect is the son of James and Lorraine Griffin of Fort Atkinson, WI. He earned a degree in Diesel Mechanics in 2013.

Sonya Mae Decker of Waukon, daughter of Steven and Paula Decker of Harpers Ferry, will join hands in marriage with Clint Clifton Ludeking of Waukon, son of Darlene Wild of Waukon and Clay Yearous of Monona.
A private ceremony will be held in rural Lansing July 26. A reception and dance will be held following the ceremony at T.J. Hunters Banquet Hall in Lansing.
Grandparents of the happy couple are Sharon Decker, Carlton Christianson and Arlene Yearous, all of Waukon.

The 45-year reunion of Waukon Senior High’s Class of 1969 will be held at the Waukon Golf and Country Club Saturday, July 19 with a social hour from 4-6 p.m. and a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by music and socializing until 1 a.m.
Class members are asked to bring their cameras and smartphones since the reunion committee has decided not to have a formal portrait taken. Class members will gather as a group and take large group photos and small group photos as needed the night of the reunion.
For more information, contact Gloria (Sander) Payne at 563-586-2045 or Janet (Winters) Beneke at 563-497-3277.

The 56th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley and Beardmore families has been 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 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 their own table service, family pictures and stories to share.
A Sunday morning church service will be held July 20 at the “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, rural New Albin at 10:30 a.m.
The Bulman reunion now includes many other family names after seven generations: Beardmore, Sperduto, Forde, Pottratz, Gerdes, Huchthusen, White, Campbell, Reuben, Billmeyer, Schoh, Staggemeyer and many others.

Dr. Chris and Katie Laures of Sioux City announce the birth of their son, Liam David Laures, June 22, 2014 in Sioux City. He weighed 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Cale, in the Laures household.
Grandparents are Arnie and June Laures of Waukon and Dave and Jane Schoeder of Sioux City. Great-grandparents are Eugene and Carine Schroeder of Doon.

Tyler Fink and Kambrea Mahr of McGregor announce the birth of their daughter, Jemarae Jewels Fink, June 23, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Mark and Julie Mahr of Dorchester, Mike and Shirley Fink of New Albin and Sally Schneider of Caledonia, MN. Great-grandparents are Audrey Stadtler of Spring Grove, MN, Walter and Marianne Mahr of Dorchester, Leroy and Rosalie Stadtler of Caledonia, MN, Velma Mack of New Albin and Kay Demunk of West Union.

Chad and Dalin Gilles of Decorah announce the birth of their daughter, Liesl June Gilles, June 20, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and measured 22-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Belle (2).
Grandparents are Don and Roxanne Gilles of Waterloo and Ernie and Linda Thompson of Cresco.