Family

Bethany Hammel of Dorchester and Eric Dunbar of East Dubuque, IL announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to exchange vows September 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hanover in rural Waukon. A reception and dance will be held following the ceremony at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.
The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Karla Hammel of Dorchester. She attended Waukon Senior High School and graduated from Loras College in 2009 with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is currently studying nursing at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta and is employed by Stonehill Franciscan Services in Dubuque.
The groom-elect is the son of Rhonda and the late Jack Dunbar of East Dubuque, IL. He attended East Dubuque High School and is now the owner of Dunbar Enterprises.

Emily Thomas and Brandon Stone, both of Marion, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to exchange vows September 27 in Dubuque.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Stan and Carla Thomas of Dubuque. She is a 2005 graduate of Dubuque Hempstead High School and a 2009 graduate of Coe College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She earned a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 2011 and is currently employed as a physical therapist at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton.
The groom-elect is the son of Tim and Wendy Stone of Waukon. He is a 2005 graduate of Kee High School in Lansing and a 2010 graduate of Mount Mercy University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently employed as a Linn County Sheriff’s Deputy.
The couple plans to honeymoon in St. Lucia in November.

Gladwin and Darlene Anderson will celebrate 60 years of marriage September 20 with a Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon followed by a family dinner at their home in Waukon.
Gladwin Anderson and Darlene Sweeney were married September 20, 1954 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.
They have five children, including one daughter, Vicki Post of El Segundo, CA, and four sons, Scott (Joan) and Joel (Mary), both of Waukon, Lon (Cathy) of Rosemount, MN) and Craig (Lisa) of Charles City. They also have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Emmet and Bernadine (Hartong) Jones of Lansing will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary October 3 and plan to mark the occasion with a family dinner and card shower. They were married October 3, 1954 in Mauston, WI.
They have nine children, Debra (Patrick) McGeough, Mary (Tim) Kelly, Rod (Rita) Jones, Dennis Jones (deceased), Diane (Marvin) Cunningham, Ellen (Kevin) Krousie, Paula (Roger) Goeke, Wanda (Patrick) Schellsmidt and Bruce Jones. They also have 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Cards, well wishes and memories may be sent to 1270 Highway 9, Lansing, IA 52151.

Laurence and Cassie Olson of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Tatum Richard Olson, September 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, L.J. (2).
Grandparents are Pam Van Horn and Al Williams of West Union, Gary and Marie Gremm of Waukon and the late Larry Olson of Postville.

Adam and Barbie Kossman of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Cruz Colton Kossman, September 1, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three siblings, Austin, Lilly and Tuck.
Grandparents are Roy and Kathy Kossman, Mike Day and Kay Day, all of Prairie du Chien, WI. Great-grandparents are Fred and Darlene Moris of Prairie du Chien, WI.

Brandan Ashbacher and Shauna Broadhead of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Breelyn Marie Ashbacher, August 29, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 8.4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Kevin (7).
Grandparents are Lori and Dan Treangen, Kevin and Gina Ashbacher and Kay Stussy. Great-grandparents are Irene Steele, Kathy Strub and Sharon Stussy.

Chad and Heather Jones of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Hudson John Jones, August 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 11.6 ozs. and measured 22-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three brothers, Kody (13), Tyler (9) and Trent (6).
Grandparents are Nick and Lois Jones of Waukon, Greg Winter of Waukon and Jean Root of Alaska. Great-grandparents are Florence Jones of Harpers Ferry, Janice Winter of Waukon and Gary and Gloria Gelo of Waukon.

Brooke Hudson and Clayton Welsh, both of Lansing, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. They plan to exchange vows October 11 at the Welsh Family Organic Farm in Lansing. A reception will be held following the ceremony at TJ Hunters Banquet Center in Lansing.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Deb Olson of Iowa City and Larry Hudson of Centerville. She is a 2007 graduate of Iowa City High School and a 2013 graduate of Upper Iowa University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is currently employed by the Allamakee Community School District as a teacher at Waterville Elementary.
The groom-elect is the son of Gary and Kim Welsh of Lansing. He is a 2007 graduate of Kee High School in Lansing and a 2009 graduate of the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, FL. He is currently employed at the Welsh Family Organic Farm.

Iva and Dick Gaunitz will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by Rick and Randy Gaunitz and their families Sunday, September 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the couple’s home, 2074 Lafayette Ridge Drive, Lansing.