Family

Pauline Monserud of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday February 22. A birthday party is scheduled for June 6 with details to be announced.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 606 2nd St. #B7, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Mason and Tierney Hertrampf of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Emery Ann Hertrampf, born January 31, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Trent and Tiffany Bodley of Postville and Joe and Shelley Hertrampf of Monona. Laurie Egan of Monona is a great-grandparent.

Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Hartlee Renee Kountkofsky, born February 2, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Cy (7), Alex (6), Ezra (4) and Jenavii (1).

Grandparents are Ray Close of McGregor and Cindy and Mike Fritz of Florida.

Allen and Ella Mae Goeke are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married February 5, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

Their family includes three sons, Mark, Jim and Jerry Goeke; two grandsons, Bill and Brian Goeke; and two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Grant Goeke.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to them at 408 3rd Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Sam and Shelby Schwartz of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Hayes David Schwartz, born December 3, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Rhett (5) and Tatum (2).

Grandparents are Dave and Joan Schwartz of Waterville and Jamie and Elaine Bodley of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Roger and Judy Radloff of Clermont and Craig and JoAnne Bodley of Postville.

Christopher Simmons and Emily Iseli of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Laurayne Simmons, born January 22, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Karsyn Simmons (12), Kaydahlynn Simmons (11), Karvyr Simmons (8) and Neil Simmons (1).

Grandparents are John and Shelly Lydon of Waukon, Gary and Laura Iseli of  Waukon and Scott and Valorie Simmons of Staunton, VA. Great-grandparents are Robert Iseli of Waukon, Roger Peterson of Waukon, Sandy Bresnahan of Waukon and Thelma Simmons of Staunton, VA.

John P. Burke of Waukon observed his 70th birthday January 27. A surprise birthday celebration will be held Friday, January 30 from 3-8 p.m. at the New Albin Town House in New Albin. The public is invited to attend.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 105 6th Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Joan (Malin) and Kent McCormick of Waterville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married January 24, 1976 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Genoa, WI.

The couple’s family includes three children and eight grandchildren, including Keith (Amy) and their children, Kole, Keira and Kennedy, and Mike (Hollee) and their children, Reese, Tade and Olivia, all of Harpers Ferry, and Jake (Emily) and their children, Zoey and Hayden, of Waterville.

John P. Burke of Waukon will be observing his 70th birthday January 27. A surprise birthday celebration will be held Friday, January 30 from 3-8 p.m. at the New Albin Town House in New Albin. The public is invited to attend.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 105 6th Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Nevaeh and Karson Lubben of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Kolter Joel Lubben, born January 1, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Judd and Shelly Lubben of Greeley, Chastity Bushaw of Waukon, Danny Bushaw of Strawberry Point, and Addie and Donnie Copeland of Florida. Great-grandparents are Rose Schaffer of Greeley, Francis Lubben of Greeley, Ray and Cathy

Peterson of Elkader, Dave and Christine Enyart of Waukon, and Randy and Karen Anderson of Manchester.