Family

Wed
31
Jan

Birth announcement: Smerud

Justin and Morgan Smerud of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Elliott Robert Smerud, born December 28, 2023 at WinnMed Hospital in Decorah. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at his birth.

Grandparents are Brian and Suzette Mahoney of Waukon and Cullen and Denise Becker of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Maureen Mahoney of Waukon, Michael Mahoney of Waukon, and Gene and Marcia Rosel of Decorah.

Wed
24
Jan

Birth announcement: Dahlstrom

Bruce and Emily Dahlstrom of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elsie Briar Dahlstrom, born January 13, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Denise Sweeney of McGregor, Brian Sweeney of Waukon, Patty Dahlstrom of Lansing and the late Bruce Dahlstrom Sr. Juanita Thorstenson of Waukon is a great-grandparent.

Wed
24
Jan

Birth announcement: Johnson

Devin Johnson and Hailey Regan of Dorchester announce the birth of their son, Colter James Johnson, born January 15, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Rich and Jackie Johnson of Waukon and Bob and Jody Regan of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Dennis and Susie Bresnahan of Dorchester, Wayne and Bonnie Johnson of Waukon, Joyce and Michael Regan of Waukon, and Mary and James Nagel of Waukon.
 

Wed
17
Jan

Birth announcement: Christen

Seth and Allison Christen of Decorah announce the birth of their son, Ivan Henry Christen, born January 9, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Bill and Linda Dotseth and Laurie and Bernie Christen, all of Decorah.

Wed
10
Jan

Jane Tepesch to celebrate retirement with open house

An open house will be held Saturday, January 13 at 1 p.m. in the downstairs FreedomBank Community Room at 201 W. Main Street in Waukon in honor of Jane Tepesch’s retirement.

Jane has been employed in the Waukon community for nearly 70 years dating back to 1954. No gifts are requested.
 

Wed
03
Jan

Verland and Ellen Lenth 60th wedding anniversary


Verland and Ellen Lenth, then and now

Verland and Ellen (Gordon) Lenth of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married January 4, 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.

They have five children including Rosanne (Darrel) Wicks of Waukon, Linda (Mike) Ferring of Waukon, Cindy (Dennis) Glawe of Pickwick, MN, Lorie (Brad) Morrow of Farmington, MN and Mike (Elvie) Lenth of West Dundee, IL. The couple have 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 303 9th St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Wed
27
Dec

70th birthday celebration for Lorna Duvel and Loren Wilkins

Lorna Duvel of Postville and Loren Wilkins of Decorah are celebrating their  70th birthdays Saturday, December 30 at the Waukon Banquet Center 1-4 p.m.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to Lorna Duvel at 830 Ludlow Road, Postville, IA 52162 and to Loren Wilkins at 322 Glenville Road, Decorah, IA 52101.

Wed
20
Dec

55th wedding anniversary for David and Mary Lou Sorum


Mary Lou and David Sorum, then and now

David and Mary Lou (Onsager) Sorum of Waukon are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows December 25, 1968 in a candlelight service at Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah.

They have four children including Scot, Paul, Melissa and Brady. They also have seven grandchildren including Kaylee, Jake, Anna, Andrew, Madison, McKenzie and Mason.

 In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 704 3rd Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Wed
20
Dec

70th birthday celebration for Lorna Duvel and Loren Wilkins

Lorna Duvel of Postville and Loren Wilkins of Decorah are celebrating their  70th birthdays Saturday, December 30 at the Waukon Banquet Center from 1-4 p.m. The twin siblings were born January 5, 1954.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to Lorna Duvel at 830 Ludlow Road, Postville, IA 52162 and to Loren Wilkins at 322 Glenville Road, Decorah, IA 52101.
 

Wed
13
Dec

Birth announcement: Porter

Connor and Ellie Porter of Elgin announce the birth of their daughter, Suzie Grace Porter, born December 4, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Macy (4), Nathan (3) and Bonnie (2).

Grandparents are J.T. and Laura Young of Wadena and John and Tricia Porter of Edgewood, WA.

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