Family

Wed
01
Nov

Birth announcement: Martin

Kevin and Trish Martin of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Mason Edwin Martin, born October 23, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Brooklyn (8) and Alexis (6).

Grandparents are Walter and Peggy Martin of Waukon and Lorraine and Linda Kalke of Decorah. Betty Lundt of Decorah is a great-grandparent.
 

Wed
01
Nov

Birth announcement: Baumler

Liz Heitman and Dustin Baumler of Ossian announce the birth of their daughter, Raelynn Karen Baumler, born October 19, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Dave and Janette Heitman of Lansing and Dave and Natalie Knutson of Ossian.

Wed
01
Nov

Birth announcement: Caguach-Hernandez

Candido and Mindy Caguach-Hernandez of Postville announce the birth of their son, Dominick Yair Caguach-Hernandez, born October 12, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Marcy (15), Luis (11) and Mariah (4).

Grandparents are Susan Kuhse of Postville and Ken Kuhse of Cedar Rapids. Vivian Peterson of Postville is a great-grandparent.
 

Wed
25
Oct

St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1967 Reunion


St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1967 Reunion ... Pictured left to right, front row: Msgr. Joseph Slepicka, Laura (North) Cira, Mary (Deeney) Chapman, Ann (Cunningham) Fossum, Carole (Anderson) Lahr, Kate (Tierney) Tooke. Middle row: Mary (Gregan) Timmerman, Faye (O’Neill) Nevermann, Elaine (Byrnes) Gaul, Nancy (Anderson) Nissen, Jill (Cronin) Maslowski, Bob Ryan, Ed Blake. Back row: Cathie (Collins) Logan, Greg Waldron, Fran (Sweeney) Samuel, Peg (Fries) Abshire, Bonnie (Blake) Sweeney, Arlene (Liddiard) Reich, Margaret (Doubek) Hammell, Jerry McCabe, Tom Brandt, Pat Liddiard, Frank Magner. Submitted photo.

St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1967 held its 50th-year reunion Saturday, October 7 at Green Valley Getaway in Waukon. Special guests at the event were Monsignor Joseph Slepicka and Father Mark Osterhaus. Reunion committee members were: Kate (Tierney) Tooke, Bonnie (Blake) Sweeney, Margaret (Doubek) Hammell and Greg Waldron.

The celebration began with Mass at St. Patrick’s Church followed by a tour of the school. Dinner and a program followed at Green Valley Getaway. A highlight of the evening was a trip down memory lane led by a lively group of St. Pat’s grade school girls dressed as cheerleaders. They led several cheers from the 1960s and sang the school song. A silent auction was held with donations going to St. Patrick’s School.

Wed
25
Oct

Owen and Carol Thorson 65th wedding anniversary

Carol and Owen Thorson
Carol and Owen Thorson

Owen (Ole) and Carol Thorson of Spring Grove, MN are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married October 23, 1952 in New Albin.

The couple has four children, Jan (Bob) Klug of Caledonia, MN, Greg (Terri) of Decorah, Gary of New Albin and Joel (Janice) of Dorchester, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to: 123 Fourth Avenue NE, Spring Grove, MN 55974.
 

Wed
25
Oct

New arrival: Hutson

Mia Hutson
Mia Hutson

N. Josh and Nicole Hutson of La Crosse, WI announce the adoption of their daughter, Mia Christine Hutson, born September 9, 2015. She weighed 3 lbs. and measured 14-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She officially became part of the Hutson family September 29, 2017. She joins a little brother, Seth.

Grandparents are N. Jim and Sandra Hutson and Jean Hutson, all of Olympia, WA, and Steve and Robin Oden of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Bob and Jo Oden and Phyllis Kubitz, all of Waukon.
 

Wed
25
Oct

Birth announcement: Rosenthal

Lydia Rosenthal
Lydia Rosenthal

Brian and Brittany Rosenthal of Cambridge, WI announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Anna Rosenthal, born September 27, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a big brother, Owen (2).
Grandparents are Duane and Robin Martin of Cambridge, WI and Jerry and Terri Rosenthal of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Great-grandparents are Carol and the late Lloyd Martin of Waukon, Don and Millie Noyce of Oregon, WI and Jerry Nystrom of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Wed
25
Oct

Birth announcement: Donlon

Mark and Amanda Donlon of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Remi Jo Donlon, born October 12, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13.8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sibling, Case (20 months).

Grandparents are Rodney and Doreen Bries of Monona, Dan and Maryann Donlon of Postville, and Sonny and Patty Handke of West Union. Great-grandparents are Elmer and Teresa Bries of Monona.
 

Wed
25
Oct

Birth announcement: Bruenning

Kami and Kyle Bruenning of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Tate Bruenning, born October 12, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Bentley (3).

Grandparents are Vickie Kriener of Waukon, Steve Kriener of Waterloo, Tracy and Bob Kubitz of Rossville, and Scott and Betty Haase.

Wed
18
Oct

Converse and Schultz wed July 15 in Postville

Mitchell and Christina Schultz
Mitchell and Christina Schultz

Christina Anne Converse and Mitchell Alan Schultz exchanged vows July 15, 2017 at Community Presbyterian Church in Postville with Rev. Gary Catterson performing the ceremony.

Christina is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Converse of Postville. Her grandparents are Betty Converse and the late Bob Converse and Betty Nutt and the late Virgil Nutt.

Mitchell is the son of Kent and Donna Schultz of Frankville. His grandparents are Byron and Darlene Schultz and Doris Eglseder and the late Bob Eglseder.

The wedding party included Christa Jacobson as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids were Sara Ellerbroek, Jessica Schultz, Katie Coomes and Megan Brincks. Bobby Schultz was Best Man and groomsmen were Blaine Grinna, Mitch Norton, Brent Schutte and Wade Gobin.

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