Family

Caleb Leiran and Katy Heldt of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Rory Simon Leiran, born February 12, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Stella (6), Colton (5), Charlee (2) and Maverick (1).

Grandparents are Larre and Brenda Leiran of Waukon and Debbie Heldt of Sumner.
 

Ryan and Samantha Collins of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their daughter, Vivian Lynn Collins, born February 17, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20.5 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Dalen (5), Rayna (4) and Leo (2).

Grandparents are Mark and Nancy Reiser of Lansing and Mike and Teri Collins of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Dale and Elaine Reiser of Dorchester.
 

Donna and Ernie Lubahn of Waukon will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary February 18.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 208 Fifth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Amber Cole and Kyle Futrell of Spillville announce the birth of their son, Kyler Howard Futrell, born February 6, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Wanda Cole of Spillville, Duane Cole of Castalia and Cindy Muehling of Waverly. Marian Lensing Retterath of Spillville is a great-grandparent.
 

Lucille Brink of Postville will be celebrating her 80th birthday February 11. Her family is hosting a card shower in lieu of a gathering, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 328 Bobwhite Drive, Postville, IA 52162.

Nathan and Amanda Bakker of Cedar Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Audrey Mae Bakker, born October 20, 2020 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Calvin (3-1/2).

Grandparents are Alan and Lori Heitman of New Albin and Larry and LeAnn Bakker of Dike.

Dorothy Gelo of Waukon will be celebrating her 99th birthday February 4. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 941 Countryside Estates SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

The family of Allen and Ella Mae Goeke of Waukon will be celebrating the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower. They were married February 5, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, and they have three sons, two grandsons and one great-grandson.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 408 Third Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Pat Pettingill of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday February 1.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 523 Fifth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Daylen Regan and Holly Smith of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Dutton John Regan, born January 15, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Daya Rose Regan (2).

Grandparents are Mike and Stacy Beardmore of Waukon, Danny Regan of Waukon and Cassie Regan of Savannah, GA. Great-grandparents are Dennis and Betty Regan.