Dropping one in down low ... Waukon boys basketball senior Aidan Jones converts a move down low in the Indians’ 57-48 home win over North Fayette Valley in the Class 2A District 7 semifinals Thursday, February 18. Jones finished the game with two points and one each of rebounds and assists. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Waukon boys basketball team took a successful first step down the postseason trail this past week, fending off another spirited effort from North Fayette Valley (NFV) in a Class 2A District 7 semifinal contest at home Thursday, February 17. Having pulled out just a 67-64 victory at home over the TigerHawks during the regular season in mid-January, the Indians used a 15-6 second quarter outscoring to end up accounting for the final scoreboard margin in a 57-48 Tribe victory that moved the Indians down that postseason road.
Senior trio wraps up careers ... The Kee girls basketball senior trio of, left to right in the above photos, Jada Mitchell, Alexis Johnson and Macy Manning each played in the final game of their high school basketball careers in the Hawks’ 52-33 loss to East Buchanan in the quarterfinal round of Class 1A Regional Tournament play at Central Elkader High School Tuesday, February 16. In their final games in a Kee basketball uniform, Mitchell recorded a double-double effort with team-high totals of 14 points and 10 rebounds, Johnson scored two points and pulled down four rebounds, and Manning scored seven points, grabbed six rebounds and swiped three steals. Photos courtesy of the Kee High School Yearbook. View and find out how to purchase these photos and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The 2020-2021 season was brought to a close for the Kee girls basketball team Tuesday, February 16 in the quarterfinal round of Class 1A Region 3 Tournament play when the Lady Hawks were dealt a 52-33 loss by East Buchanan in a game played at Central High School in Elkader. Just over a week earlier, the Kee girls had fallen to East Buchanan at home by just a 38-36 final result, but this time around the Lady Hawks were without the head coaching services of Ben Wagner due to illness and were also hobbled a bit overall by an injury suffered by junior Reagan Mudderman that slowed her to just five points in the regional ballgame from the 18 points she put up against the Buccaneers a week earlier.
Powering in points ... Kee boys basketball junior Jaylen Drape muscles in a move to the basket in the Hawks’ 60-52 loss at Turkey Valley in the opening round of Class 1A District Tournament play Monday, February 15. Drape finished with eight points and four each of rebounds and assists. Photo courtesy of the Kee High School Yearbook. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Kee boys basketball team had its 2020-2021 campaign brought to a close by a familiar foe in the opening round of Class 1A District Tournament play when the Hawks traveled to the home of fellow Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) squad Turkey Valley Monday, February 15.
Having earned a split with the Trojans in their two regular season games, this postseason match-up fell more in line with the more recent end of that split, as strong finishes to each half by the host Trojans that limited Kee to single-digit scoring in the second and fourth frames ultimately brought the Hawks’ season to an end by a 60-52 final result.
The loss ends Kee’s season with an even overall mark of 11-11 that included a 9-7 record in the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC), marking the first time since the 2010-2011 season the Hawks posted a winning record in UIC play and placing Kee fifth in the final UIC standings.
Keith W. Sander, 95, of Waukon died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A private burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church 204 West Main, Waukon, IA 52172. Cards may be sent to Dave Sander at 633 Lakehaven Circle, Orlando, FL 32828. Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.
Survivors include his children: Dave (Diane) Sander, Sue (Ken) Polsley, and Julie (Shawn) Stuhr; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Keith served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Dave Hartley, 61, of Postville died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home. Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant.
Dave was born April 12, 1959 to John and Ruth (Anderson) Hartley in La Crosse, WI. He graduated in 1977 from Postville High School. Dave worked for Hartley Electric until he transitioned to Farm Bureau in 2004. Dave was very proud to be a Mason and a Shriner Clown.
Dave was united in marriage with Debra McKee April 11, 1981. Three children were born to this union. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and spending time on the Mississippi River with his family. He also enjoyed golf cart rides with his grandkids and spending time with and playing jokes on his wife, Debra.
Mary Ann Madrigal, age 85, of Decorah passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, February 18 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges officiating.
Mary Ann Bernadette (McGeough) Madrigal was born September 29, 1935 at Hall Maternity Hospital in Waukon to Bernard and Bernice (Meehan) McGeough. She graduated from Waterville High School in Waterville in 1953. After high school, she was recruited by Brammer Manufacturing to work and play Women’s AAU basketball in Davenport. Little did Mary Ann know that she would then meet her life partner, Manuel Joseph Madrigal, who played on the Brammer Manufacturing men’s team.
Richard Lynn Waldron, 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Due to our concern for the health and safety of our friends and relatives, rather than hosting a large service, please visit GatheringUs.com to Celebrate the Life of Richard Lynn Waldron. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking for donations to be made in Rick Waldron’s honor to Jackson County CASA. There is a link to make a donation on the GatheringUs webpage. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
Rick was born August 23, 1951 in Waukon to William and Marjorie (Leet) Waldron. He spent his entire childhood in Waukon, attending St. Patrick Catholic School K-12, before heading off to college, where he would ultimately graduate from Mankato State University with a degree in Business.
John Wayne Duvel of Canton, MA, formerly of Waukon, died February 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held in Canton, MA at a later date and interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
John was born August 28, 1957 to Duane and Shirley (Hanke) Duvel in Waukon. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon. He attended Waukon schools and graduated in 1975. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for over 12 years.
He was an honor graduate of the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center, in Monterey, CA.
Bernadette M. Whalen, 96, of Waukon died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Monday, February 22 at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Catholic Church in rural Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Bernadette Margaret Whalen was born December 22, 1924 in rural Dorchester, the daughter of James and Nora (Griffin) Larkin. The weather was too cold for the doctor from New Albin to come so her father had to get their neighbor, Bridget McLaughlin, to deliver her at home.
She was baptized and had first communion at St. Mary’s Church in Dorchester.
The use of face masks continues at VMH ... Face masks are still a must at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. They are always worn by all staff, such as those pictured above. Veterans Memorial Hospital is still continuing to require the use of masks for all patients and visitors as well, even following the recent updated Governor proclamation. Anyone who is coming to the hospital for any type of service will be asked to continue to wear a mask during their visit. Social distancing and excellent hand hygiene will be continued as well, all in an effort to continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on the hospital’s campus and in the area communities served by the hospital. Submitted photo.
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon is still continuing to require the use of masks, even following the recent updated Governor proclamation. Anyone who is coming to the hospital for any type of service will be asked to continue to wear a mask during their visit. Social distancing and excellent hand hygiene will be continued as well, all in an effort to continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on the hospital’s campus and in the area communities served by the hospital.
Veterans Memorial Hospital did recently make an adjustment to its visitor policy, increasing from one visitor per day per inpatient to three visitors per day; however, this adjustment is subject to change at any time. All visitors are asked to check in at the main entrance of the hospital prior to their visit.
