Family

Brenda and Blake Lange of St. Olaf announce the birth of their daughter, Eve Violet Ann Lange, born April 2, 2023 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Keeley (15), Davinee (4) and Hardin (2).

Grandparents are Bonnie and the late David Lange of Monona and Raymond and Rhonda Curran of St. Olaf. Great-grandparents are Kathleen and the late Duane Lange of Monona, June and the late Roderick Freilinger of Ossian, Don and late Judy Kuhse of Postville, the late Clark Curran and the late Dale and Mary Dettman.

Lukas Larson and Kayla Larkin of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee James Larson, born March 31, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Lucas (7) and Scarlet (1).

Grandparents are Larry Larson and James and Melissa Sess, all of Harpers Ferry.

Grace Solberg and Reese Reisinger of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Josie Jean Reisinger, born March 29, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs.and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Pat and Tara Reisinger of Waterville  and Steph and Ron Liddiard of Mabel, MN. Great-grandparents are Linda Thompson of Waterville, Arlen and Genette Halverson of Mabel, MN, Debbie Heldt of Sumner and Jerry Reisinger of Quasqueton.

Wayne and Nona (Mork) Sawyer of Waukon are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married April 6, 1958 at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder. Their family includes three children: Robin (Lani Nobles), Scott (Chris Boston) and Mike (Shari); five grandchildren: Haley, Hannah, Megan and Owen Sawyer, and Megan (Trevor) Gadsmith; and one great-grandchild: Sawyer Isabel Gadsmith. Submitted photo.
 

Betty Bodley of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday April 12.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Northgate Care Center, 960 4th Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Chris and Sarah Whittle of Elkader announce the birth of their daughter, Blayke Whittle, born March 23, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Riley (3).

Grandparents are Stan and Cheryl Whittle.

Hally and Matt Rozzell of Cottage Grove, MN announce the birth of their son, Grayson Allen Rozzell, born February 27, 2023 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Ben and Shanna Holzwarth of Waukon and Ken and Sandy Rozzell of Spicer, MN. Great-grandparents are Kathy Snitker of Waukon and Judy Rykken of Bloomington, MN.

Bobby and Caity Schultz of Frankville announce the birth of their son, Byron McCoy Schultz, born March 8, 2023 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Marty and Carla Johnson of Stratford and Kent and Donna Schultz of Frankville. Great-grandparents are Rolf and Carlene Solbach of Algona, Gerald and Kayleen Johnson of Stratford, and Doris Eglseder of Waukon.

Amanda Romie and Tyler St. Mary of rural Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Ava St. Mary, born March 8, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Austin, Paxton, Sienna and Landon.

Grandparents are Jim and Karen Hitchins of Lansing, Tim and Diane Romie of Spring Grove, MN and Allan St. Mary of Spring Grove, MN.

Shmuel and Chaya Raices of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Esther Raices, born March 9, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. at the time of her birth.