Family

James and Kelli Melcher of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Dayton Lee Melcher, born Friday, June 4 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 22-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Declan (2-1/2).

Grandparents are Rob and Shannon Lloyd of Harpers Ferry, Jeff and Sara Melcher of Waukon and Chris and Brian Koth of Elkport. Great-grandparents are Erlyss Reckard of Monona, Ernie and Pat Burroughs of Waukon, Roger and Karen Melcher of Harpers Ferry and Ralph and Diane Mohn of Harpers Ferry.

Jessica and Ethan Decker of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Reid Everett Decker, born June 4, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Kinsley (2).

Grandparents are Steve and Paula Decker of Waukon and Fred Rudnitzki and Jo Ready of Bagley, WI. Great-grandparents are Sharon Decker and Carlton Christianson, both of Waukon.

Lukas Larson and Kayla Larkin of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlet Kay Larson, born June 4, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Lucas (5).

Grandparents are Larry Larson and Jim and Melissa Sess, all of Harpers Ferry.

Melissa and Benjamin Seibert of Honolulu, HI announce the birth of their daughter, Violet Magdalene Seibert, born September 2, 2020 in Kailua, HI. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Attica (13), Walter (11), Biniyam (10), Estifanos (10), Madeline (9), Henry (8), Evelyn (6) and Beatrix (3).

Grandparents are Debbie Honn and Tom Waters of Waukon, Rhonda Seibert of Decorah and Howard Seibert of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Richard and Edith Bloxham of Waukon, Roger and Shari Honn of Cedar Rapids, the late Floyd and Florence Waters of New Albin and the late John and Norma Seibert of Waukon.
 

Jason Collins and Jenna Rosendahl of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Lilly Marie Collins, born May 27, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are John and Von Collins of Waukon, Jill and Darryl Sharon of Caledonia, MN and Tony Rosendahl, also of Caledonia. Oliver Roderick of Waukon is a great-grandparent.

Brandon and Lauren Kerian of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Ellie Jo Kerian, born June 1, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Leah (18 months).

Grandparents are Jim and Deb Obermann and Kevin and Kelly Kerian, all of Cresco.

Carl and Romona (Hawes) Mullarkey of Lansing are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary June 6, 2021. Carl and Romona were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wexford and are the children of Leo and Kathryn Hawes and Mike and Mary Mullarkey. The couple has been blessed with four children, including Sr. Kathryn of Falls Church, VA; Ray of Wexford; Phyllis (Roger) Troendle of Verona, WI and Theresa (Ron) Heuker of Wexford, as well as two grandchildren, Brian (Sara) and Tami Heuker.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1506 Great River Road, Lansing, IA  52151.

Dakota and Becca Haefele of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Sienna Morgan Haefele, born May 16, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Seth Lloyd (13).

Grandparents are Rob and Shannon Lloyd of Harpers Ferry and Pat and Joanne Haefele of Portage, WI. Great-grandparents are Keith and Dianne Tebbe of Milwaukee, WI, Ernie and Pat Burroughs of Waukon and Erlyss Reckard of Monona.

Jason and Amanda Hanson of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Rae Hanson, born May 13, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 17-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. Grandparents are Rich and Mary Hanson of Lansing.

Katelyn Gordon and Joseph Frieden of Guthrie Center will exchange wedding vows this Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon.

The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Connie Gordon of Waukon. Her grandparents are Herbert Halvorson and the late Mary Lou Halvorson and Ervin and Sharon Gordon, all of Waukon. The bride-elect is a 2015 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2018 graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) in Calmar. She is employed as a Medical Assistant at Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center.