Family

Cheyenne Freilinger of Waukon announces the birth of her son, Ledger David Freilinger, born August 1, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Dakota (7), Kaysen (3) and Parker (2).

Grandparents are Catina Dahlstrom of Waukon and Kale and Joan Freilinger of La Crosse, WI. Great-grandparents are Paul Dahlstrom and Jean Ann Fulmer, both of Waukon.

Daphne Delores Streicher, daughter of Brad and Emily Streicher of Edgewood, received the sacrament of Holy Baptism Sunday, July 2, 2023. Daphne was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church in Edgewood by Pastor Mike Jackson and Pastor Roger White. Godparents were Nicole Prestemon of Ames and Brett and Macy Streicher of Edgewood. Daphne wore a baptismal gown that was worn by her mother, Emily, in 1988 and her grandmother, Gail Prestemon, in 1960.

A celebration brunch was held at Daphne’s parents’ home. Attending were her parents, Emily and Brad Streicher, her grandparents, Dave and Gail Prestemon, Vicky and Dennis Salow, and Darrel and Lisa Streicher, and guests Aaron, Sarah and Hoyt Prestemon, Nicole Prestemon, Sue and Dean Engelhardt, Brett, Macy and Pearl Streicher, Ethan Streicher and Carrinton Hunt, Maddy Streicher, and Andy, Crystal, Holden and Harper Salow. Submitted photo.

Jerry and Marilyn Troendle of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jerry Troendle and Marilyn Meehan were married August 3, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Paint Rock Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry.

They will be celebrating their anniversary with an open house hosted by their family Sunday, August 13 at the Waukon Banquet Center from 2-4 p.m. There will be live music by the Toe Tappers and everyone is invited to celebrate the occasion with them.

The couple requests no gifts or cards. Prior to the open house, they will be celebrating with their family, including attending Mass and enjoying a family meal.

Their marriage has been blessed with five children: Jeff (Lisa) Troendle of Cedar Falls, Kerry (Tammy) Troendle of Waukon, Lori (Steve) Willemssen of Waverly, Jeremy (Lana) Troendle of Waukon, and Marcy Troendle of Mason City. They also have 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The 63rd annual Bulman reunion was held July 16 in Eitzen, MN. There were about 40 attendees who visited over a potluck meal at the Eitzen Community Center. As in other years, we were blessed to have Jim Bulman of Waukon ride his bike to join us. Jim consistently makes the all-out effort to attend the gathering.

Rev. Paul Burgess of the Mt. Hope Church joined us as our honorary Bulman. Mt. Hope was founded by ancestors of the Bulman family in 1858, and although they weren’t all directly descended from the Bulman family, they all intermarried at some point.

Sally Hagensick of Waukon will be celebrating her 85th birthday August 12. She will be celebrating the occasion with a family dinner.

There will also be an open house hosted by her children Saturday, August 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Walden Pond, located at 1432 130th Avenue near Castalia. For those who can not attend the open house, cards and well wishes may also be sent to her at the following address: 306 4th Avenue NE, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Tom and Beth McCormick of Harpers Ferry are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Beth Beneke and Tom McCormick married July 30, 1983 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor.

Their family includes children Korine (Kenny) Schmeichel of Dubuque, Kendrin (Ross) Geerdes of Harpers Ferry, Kyle (Jen) McCormick of Jacksonville, IL and Kale (Kenzie) McCormick of Asbury. Grandchildren include Lottie and Breckin Schmeichel, Sullivan and Wilder Geerdes, Ryker McCormick, and Shaylee and Garrett McCormick.

In honor of the occasion, cards may be sent to 296 Smokey Hollow Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

Emily and Brad Streicher of Edgewood announce the birth of their daughter, Daphne Delores Streicher, born May 19, 2023 at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. She weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 21-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Dave and Gail Prestemon of Waukon, Vicky and Dennis Salow of Colesburg and Darrel and Lisa Streicher of Edgewood. Great-grandparents are Dick and Marian Geving of Cody, WY.

Edwin (Ed) and Lou Ann (Schulte) Wikan are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married July 21, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dorchester.

Their family includes Chad Wikan of Waukon, Cory Wikan of Shreveport, LA, Colin and Jennifer Wikan and their sons Connley and Creighton Wikan of Bettendorf, and Courtney Wikan of Waukon. Ed and Lou Ann reside in Waukon.

Ed has retired from Northgate Care Center after 38 years of employment, and Lou Ann is still the Administrator at Northgate Care Center. She will have her 52-year anniversary January 5, 2024 of working for ABCM Corporation, which owns and operates Northgate Care Center.  

In honor of their wedding anniversary, congratulate them if you see them in the community.

The Waukon High School Class of 1963 held its 60-year class reunion Saturday, July 8 at 1909 Bluebell Road, Lansing. The event was hosted by Robert and Carolyn Metcalf and Ray Saewert. Submitted photo.

Carolyn “Kay” Adam celebrated her 80th birthday June 11. In honor of the occasion, a celebration and open house is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building at 14 First Avenue NE in Waukon.

Join Kay for cake and coffee and to wish her well during her birthday celebration. For those not able to attend, cards and well wishes may be sent to 923 Second Street NW, Waukon IA 52172.