Family

Randy and Ashley Welch of Ossian announce the birth of their son, William John Welch, born July 15, 2017 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 9 lbs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings,   Sophia (4) and Francis (2).

Grandparents are Arnold and Shirley Zezulka of Dorchester and Margaret and the late Robert Welch of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Evangeline and Robert Schellsmidt of Caledonia, MN.

The 59th annual Bulman reunion was held Sunday, July 16 at the Eitzen Community Center. A noon potluck dinner was enjoyed by descendants of James and Elizabeth Bulman of Little Thetford, England (70 miles north of London).

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford were Thomas, William, George, Mary and John. A sailing ship took them from Liverpool, England to New Orleans, LA then up river to Evansville, IL where they stayed for approximately five years before driving  horse and wagons to

English Bench near Dorchester and settling there around the hill called “The Elephant”.

President Bruce Bulman of Caledonia, MN led the business meeting following the meal. This year, 44 persons were in attendance. The families of Grace and Dean Bulman and Debbie and Brad Harguth set up the meal. Jan Ruben, Sue Kruse and Laina Ford were at the registration table. Carol Gangi took the minutes.

Janet (Larsen) Snitker of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday July 27. A celebration with family was held July 8.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1006 Third Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Donna Beneke and Jason Devine wish to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding to take place September 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Eitzen, MN. A reception will follow at the New Albin Community Center.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Keith and Faye Beneke of rural New Albin. She is employed as a registered nurse at the Onalaska Care Center as well as operating her own therapeutic massage center, also located in Onalaska.

The groom-to-be is the son of John and Linda Devine of La Crosse, WI and is employed as a conductor with the BNSF Railroad.

Dustin and Anna Darling of Atkins announce the birth of their son, Ryker Alan Darling, born May 27, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Jay (12) and Mason (7).

Grandparents are Chris and the late Daryl Bolson of Lansing and Tony and Lori Darling of New Albin. Great-grandmothers are Ruth Feuerhelm of Lansing and Connie Bolson of Decorah.
 

Ryan and Alexie Grotegut of New Albin announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Elliot Grotegut, born June 10, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Tom and Diane Feuerhelm of New Albin and the late Eugene and Lois Grotegut of Frankville. Great-grandparents are the late Velma Mack and the late Burt and Alice Feuerhelm of Lansing.

Dillion Stone and Emily Rud of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Erin Stone, born July 2, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Jace (1-3/4).

Grandparents are Tom and Kathy Renk, Jeff and Kris Rud, Pat and Kristine Schwartzhoff, and Eric Stone and Casey Meyer. Great-grandparents are Don Schwartzhoff, Leroy and Pat DeWall, Sonny and Bev Rud, Kermit and Cathy Renk, Mary Johnson and the late Gary Johnson, and Jean and Darrel Stone. Great-great-grandparents are Delores Fetketter and Lillian Winters.

Michael and Brittany Horns of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Griffin Leo Horns, born July 17, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 4.4 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Harper (4).

Grandparents are Larre and Brenda Leiran of Waukon and the late Myron and Melon Horns. Great-grandparents are Marjean Fahey of Waukon and Jim and Cheryl Fahey of Decorah.
 

Janet (Larsen) Snitker of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday July 27. A celebration with family was held July 8.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1006 Third Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Jeanette (Fink) Rohde will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house July 23 from 1-5 p.m. at 423 S. Winnebago Street, Caledonia, MN 55921.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes can be sent to the address above.