Family

Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Alexander Levi Kountkofsky, born February 7, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Cybastian (2).

Grandparents are Cindy and Michael Fritz of Clermont, FL, Raymond Close of McGregor, Mike Blake and Mary Kountkofsky. Great-grandparents are Deb Eilers and Sandy Genthe, both of McGregor.
 

Shawn and Kim Belverud of San Diego, CA announce the birth of their son, Oaken Hayes Belverud, born January 26, 2020 at the Navy Hospital in San Diego, CA. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Anderson (9) and Norah (7).

Grandparents are Tammy and Gary Belverud of Decorah and La Donne and the late Ira Hayes of San Diego, CA. Great-grandparents are Cliff and Charlotte Christianson of Waukon.

Leo and Mary Lou (Troendle) Garin of Lansing will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 15, 1950 at Immaculate Conception Church, Lansing.

Their children are Robert (Lori) Garin of Urbana, Richard (Shally) Garin of Cedar Rapids, Raymond (Aggie) Garin of Lansing, Dennis (Lois) Garin of Guttenberg, Janelle (Dave) Kazimour of Cedar Rapids and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Cheryl Garin of Lansing. Their family also includes 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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

Leo and Mary Lou (Troendle) Garin of Lansing will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 15, 1950 at Immaculate Conception Church, Lansing.

Their children are Robert (Lori) Garin of Urbana, Richard (Shally) Garin of Cedar Rapids, Raymond (Aggie) Garin of Lansing, Dennis (Lois) Garin of Guttenberg, Janelle (Dave) Kazimour of Cedar Rapids and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Cheryl Garin of Lansing. They have 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

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

Chip and Tristin Hennessey of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Lorelai Adele Hennessey, born January 20, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 16 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Angela Kirk of Clear Lake, WI, Jeremy Snitker of Turtle Lake, WI, Janet and Andy McGill of Fort Dodge and Tim Hennessey of Sherrard, IL. Great-grandparents are Connie and Bruce Snitker of Harpers Ferry and Kim and Mike Kirk of Clear Lake, WI.
 

Gerald Piittmann of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday Saturday, January 25 with an open house from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 8 Fifth Street SW in Waukon. No gifts are requested.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 609 Second Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Justin and Ashley Ahlstrom of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Isaiah Douglas Jon Ahlstrom, born December 17, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Vera (1).

Grandparents are Doug Ahlstrom and Debi Peterson of Waukon and Sharon and the late Larry Johnson of Decorah.
 

Judy Fink will be celebrating her 80th birthday Sunday, January 19 with an open house from 1-4 p.m. at the Allamakee Event Room, 108 Second Street NW, Suite 102 in Waukon. Everyone is welcome.
 

Gerald Piittmann of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday Saturday, January 25 with an open house from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 8 Fifth Street SW in Waukon. No gifts are requested.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 609 Second Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

John Blake and Nicole Fish of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Henry Bryar Blake, born December 27, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Kadee Fish (13), Holden Fish (11), John Blake (12), Cecilia Blake (10) and Clara Blake (6).

Grandparents are John and Lissa Blake of Decorah, Dayton and Joan Fish of Waukon, Lyle and Nancy Bodensteiner of Waukon. Masa Bunting of Monona is a great-grandparent.