Family

Laen and Regan Folsom of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Chesney Lynn Folsom, born October 23, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Sutton Folsom (1-1/2).

Grandparents are Marcy Folsom and Travis Phillips of Waukon and Ron Leas and Becky Hackett-Leas of Letts. Great-grandparents are Don and Trudy Hackett of Marquette, Frank and Sandy McMillin of McGregor, Roger and Marsha Phillips of Bluffton, Linda Kerndt of Waukon and Lynn Folsom of Waukon.
 

Ed Stamper of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday October 25. In honor of the occasion, cards, well wishes or a favorite story may be sent to 503 3rd Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172

Dennis and Judy (Schwartzhoff) Byrnes of rural Waukon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of Greg and Amy Byrnes Saturday, October 28 from 4:30-8 p.m. They were married November 9, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dorchester.

They are the parents of seven children, Jeff (Martha) Byrnes of New Albin, Wayne (Jane) Byrnes of Waukon, Karen (Darryl)  Frana of Decorah, Brad Byrnes (Vicki Bigley) of Pueblo, CO, Greg (Amy) Byrnes of Dorchester, Beth (Jason) Simpson of Cedar Falls and Matt (Michelle) Byrnes of Dorchester. They have been blessed with 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes can also be sent to 1956 Sandpiper Road, Waukon, IA 52172.

Curtis and Joyce Anderson of Waukon are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple married October 26, 1958 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg.

Their family includes their son, Bruce, who farms with his wife, Lynn, near Waterville, and two grandchildren including Jennie (Jared) Torkelson of North Mankato, MN and Ian (Marissa) Anderson of Waukon. A great-grandchild, Tate Anderson, was welcomed September 15 of this year.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 614 West Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Ed Stamper of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday October 25. In honor of the occasion, cards, well wishes or a favorite story may be sent to 503 3rd Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172

Dennis and Judy (Schwartzhoff) Byrnes of rural Waukon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of Greg and Amy Byrnes Saturday, October 28 from 4:30-8 p.m. They were married November 9, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dorchester.

They are the parents of seven children, Jeff (Martha) Byrnes of New Albin, Wayne (Jane) Byrnes of Waukon, Karen (Darryl)  Frana of Decorah, Brad Byrnes (Vicki Bigley) of Pueblo, CO, Greg (Amy) Byrnes of Dorchester, Beth (Jason) Simpson of Cedar Falls and Matt (Michelle) Byrnes of Dorchester. They have been blessed with 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes can also be sent to 1956 Sandpiper Road, Waukon, IA 52172.

Eric and Lane Rich of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Michael David Rich, born October 8, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Knightley (11), Natalie (8) and Catherine (2).

Grandparents are Mark and Deb Palmer of Waukon and Dave and Vicky Rich of Algona. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Sandra Fish of Waukon.

Lois Fossum of Waterville will be celebrating her 80th birthday October 14. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1528 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170.

Rev. Keith Selberg of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday September 30, with 63 of those years served in ministry. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 410 4th Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Jacob and Myriah Dougherty of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elsie Elaine Dougherty, born September 15, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Dave and Brenda Dougherty of Waukon and Lee Groth of Decorah. Great-grandparents are Janice Dougherty of Waukon, Joan Moody of Waukon, Al and Connie Leiran of Waterville, and Duane and Shirley Groth of Decorah.