Family

Kristen Borcherding and Dr. David Fahey announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to be married Saturday, November 21 at First Lutheran Church in Manchester.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Keith and Norma Borcherding of Manchester. The groom-elect is the son of Roger and Lora Knott of McGregor and Ron Fahey of Chicago, IL.

Waterville High School alumni and those who have ever attended the Waterville School, along with their guests, are invited to join in an All-School Reunion Sunday June 26, 2016 at the Waukon Banquet Center. Registration for the event will begin at 11 a.m. that Sunday followed by a program, meal and recognition of individuals and classes. There will also be abundant time for visiting and interacting with classmates and friends.
Tours of the school buildings and the Waterville Public Library where all the class photos are displayed are planned for Saturday, June 25. Individual classes may plan Saturday evening gatherings, and those former students should make their own arrangements accordingly.

Darlene Leas of Waukon will celebrate her 90th birthday November 13. Cards and well wishes may be sent to 771 Autumn Road, Waukon, IA 52172.

Angela and Lucas Schall of Granger announce the birth of their son, Rogan Joseph Schall, September 29, 2015 at Boone County Hospital in Boone. He weighed 7 lbs., 10 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.. He joins a sister, Harper (2).
Grandparents are Clark and Char Stilwell of Waukon and Joe and Diane Schall of Ogden. Great-grandmother is Jean Coffman of Sheldahl.

Shelby Byrnes and Jarred Moose, both of Monona, are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to exchange vows October 31 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waukon.  A reception and dance will follow at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.  
The bride-elect is the daughter of Barb Byrnes of Harpers Ferry and Wayne Byrnes of Waukon. She is a 2009 graduate of Waukon Senior High School and a 2014 graduate of Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. She is currently employed at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI as a Dietitian.
The groom-elect is the son of Jim and Lesa Moose of Monona. He is a 2006 graduate of MFL MarMac High School.  He is currently engaged in farming and also works for Vorwald Enterprises in Monona.  
 

Steven and Mandy Burg of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Owen Randall Burg, October 14, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs., 4.4 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Leon (3).
Grandparents are Nancy Schoh and Randy and Marty Beneke. Great-grandparents are Leon and Jane Schoh and Violet Beneke.

Jennifer and Brent Ness of Williamsburg announce the birth of their son, Colton Howard Ness, October 10, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He weighed 8 lbs., 12-1/2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three siblings, Lillianne (6), Madison (4) and Vivian (2).
Grandparents are Barbara and Sigurd Ness of Waukon and Linda and Dan Hawkins of Dallas Center. Great-grandmothers are Joyce Kuhse of Postville and Lorraine Pergande of Eagle Grove.

Mike and Brandi Neuzil of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Sheylynn Leean Neuzil, October 8, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 7.8 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Maximus (2).
Grandparents are Randy and Sue Henning of Elkader, Dean and Barb Russell of Waukon and the late Sherry Henning. Great-grandparents are Gary and Connie Lenth of Atkins, Ivanelle Henning of Elkader and Irene Lewey of Waukon.

Family and friends gathered together Friday, October 9 at 3:30 p.m. for the wedding ceremony of Jill Lenz and Rocky Ware. The ceremony took place at the Squaw Creek Recreational Area in Marion.
Penny Adair, sister of the bride, was the Maid of Honor and Ken Ware, brother of the groom, was the Best Man.
Parents of the bride are Roger and Jo Lenz of Lansing. The groom’s mother is Rebecca Harmon of Cedar Rapids.
Jill works at Transamerica as an IT Manager and Rocky works at Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis, MN as an operating engineer erecting wind turbines.
They will make their home with their son, Grant, in Cedar Rapids.

Janette and Gerald Ryder-Blong of Waukon will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 1 beginning with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waukon. A dinner will be served following the Mass at the Vets Club in Waukon and the Toe Tappers will perform from 1-3 p.m.