Family

Parents of the bride-to-be, Rob Johnson and Lynn Larson of Waukon, and parents of the groom-to-be, Keith and Faye Beneke of New Albin, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Brittany Johnson and Tony Beneke of Waukon. The couple will exchange vows September 11, at the farm of the bride-to-be’s grandparents.

A dance will be open to the public from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.

The bride-to-be is a 2013 Waukon High School graduate and is currently employed at Waukon State Bank. The groom-to-be is a 2002 Waukon High School graduate and is the owner of Beneke Construction.
 

Mike and Jessica Mitchell of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla June Mitchell, born August 24, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Leighton (2).

Grandparents are Marlin and Roxanne Ott of Gunder and Vicki and Todd Mitchell of Waukon.

Elvan and Huseyin Akin of Decorah announce the birth of their son, Arjen Dave Akin, born August 21, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Bejna Carolin Akin (8).
 

Mary Lou Garin of Lansing will be celebrating her 90th birthday August 31.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 571 Dodge Street, Lansing, IA 52151.

Fred and Jennifer Reinhardt of Waukon and Ed and Amy Bieber of Waukon announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Miranda Reinhardt and Devin Bieber, both of rural Waukon. The couple will exchange vows Saturday, August 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lycurgus.

A dance will be open to the public from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon.

The bride-to-be’s grandparents are Ralph and Marie Plein, Bill Reinhardt and the late Janet Reinhardt. The groom-to-be’s grandparents are Patrick and Mary Jo Liddiard, Joan Bieber and the late Richard Bieber. Leonette Troendle is his great-grandmother.

The couple are both 2017 graduates of Waukon High School. The groom-to-be is employed as a highway technician for the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the bride-to-be is employed as a registered nurse in the surgical department at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon.
 

Roger and Miranda Martin of Thornton, CO announce the birth of their son, Winston David Martin, born August 1, 2021. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Dave and Laurie Martin of Waukon, Brenda Michelle Del Rosario of Makawao, HI and the late Walter Raymond Mybeck. Great-grandparents are Arlene Martin of Waukon and the late Roger Martin, and Patricia Carol Privee of Phoenix, AZ.
 

Steve and Chelsey Pfiffner of La Crescent, MN announce the birth of their daughter, Nori Ann Pfiffner, born August 7, 2021. She weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Hayes (3).

Grandparents are Jim and Jan Pfiffner of Harpers Ferry and Todd and the late Lori Meyer of Waukon. Carolyn Thomson is a great-grandparent.
 

Austin and Keisha Coon of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Lexi Lou Coon, born August 13, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Shea (5) and Irie (2).

Grandparents are Larry and Susan Coon of Oxford Junction and Luther and Cindy Schutte of Luana. Great-grandparents are Dwayne and Inez Moon of Luana and Kathryn Hickey of Oxford Junction.

Kasey and Dana Sutherland of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Colton Christopher Sutherland, born August 11, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Roland and Susan Sutherland of Urbandale and Nick and Lois Jones of Rossville. Great-grandparents are Florence Jones of Harpers Ferry, Norma Sutherland of Indianola and Mae Gillson of Des Moines.
 

The 62nd Bulman reunion met July 21, 2021 after a year’s sabbatical. Pastor Paul Burgess from Mt. Hope Church started the festivities with a meal time prayer at the Eitzen Community Center. Among the fifty people in attendance were the organizers, Grace Bulman and Deb Harguth. Freewill donations were taken to fund the event.

Winners of the car show were Jerry and Machelle Bulman with their beautiful 1969 Mustang, second place was Scott Bulman with a First Generation Falcon, and third place was LeeAnne Bulman with a 1964 Valiant Signet 200. The following door prizes were given: Most Effort to Attend, Jim Bulman, Waukon; Largest Family in Attendance, Matt Bulman, Minnesota Lake; Oldest, Elaine Meyer; Northwood; Youngest, Sarah Bulman, Minnesota Lake.