Family

Charles and Lois (Halvorson) Rolfs of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 16, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.

Their children are Kathie (Randy) Robinson of Chicago, IL, Sandy (Jim) Casetta of Eau Claire, WI, Charlie (Amy) Rolfs of Decorah, Steve Rolfs of Waukon and Kim Rolfs of Waukon. Their family also includes ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The couple will be celebrating their wedding anniversary with family February 25.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 306 3rd Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

David and Heather Bartling of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Caleb Dale Bartling, born February 1, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Seth (2) and Noah (18 months).

Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Van Ruler of Waukon and Tom and Julie Bartling of Waterville. Great-grandparents are Howard and Dorothy Van Ruler of Waukon, Dale and Joann Meiners of Eitzen, MN, Sue and Hank Heine of Waverly, and Ed and Teri Sanger of Clermont.

Bradon Roen and Hannah Schutte of Blue River, WI announce the birth of their daughter, Delilah Josephine Roen, born February 2, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Brett and Paige Cota of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Elodie June Cota, born February 6, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Everly (6), Esmae (4) and Brooks (1).

Grandparents are Brian and Karen Cota of Waukon, Paul Nelson of Fredericksburg and Penny Neuzil of Brooklyn. Great-grandparents are Rich and June Cota of Waukon, Mary and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon, Julie Nelson of Cedar Falls, and Jan and the late Dale Nelson of Fredericksburg.

Paul and Lisa Heitman of Marshalltown announce the birth of their daughter, Gloria Louise Heitman, born December 22, 2022 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. She weighed 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Alan and Lori Heitman of New Albin and Mark and Holly Kukkonen of Iowa City.

Nick and Jessica Wild of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Cordell Harris Wild, born January 23, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Henry Nicholas Wild (2).

Grandparents are Louise and Randy Wild of Lansing, Brad Thorstenson of Waukon and Barb Thorstenson of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Donna Moen of Ossian and Juanita Thorstenson of Waukon.

Sam and Shelby Schwartz of Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Tatum Jo Schwartz, born January 31, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Rhett (2).

Grandparents are Dave and Joan Schwartz of Waterville and Jamie and Elaine Bodley of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Craig and JoAnne Bodley of Postville and Roger and Judy Radloff of Clermont. Betty Bodley of Waukon is a great-great-grandparent.

Dustin and Liz Baumler of Ossian announce the birth of their son, Zachary John Baumler, born January 13, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings Raelynn (5) and Conner (2).

Grandparents are David and Janette Heitman of Lansing, Natalie Hemesath of Calmar, and the late Joseph Baumler.

Five generations of the Lester and Betty Stahl family are pictured above, left to right: great-great-grandparents Lester and Betty Stahl of Waukon, mother Courtney Otting of Waukon holding Lyla Otting born April 13, 2022,  grandfather Chris Wilhelm of Decorah, and great-grandmother Brenda Stahl of Fayette. Submitted photo.
 

Glen and Kelsey Delaney of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Brigid Delaney, born December 31, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Kylar Delaney (9).

Grandparents are Dan and Mary Delaney of Lansing and Rod and Barb Smed of Harpers Ferry.