Family

Michael Howe and Jordan Murphy of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Grace Howe, born December 1, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Larry and JoAnn Gelo of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary December 12. The couple was united in marriage at First Baptist Church in Waukon.

They have three children: Michele (Jim) Wood, Shayne (Edna) Gelo and Shawn Gelo; nine grandchildren: Brittany (Nick) Tilleraas, Taylor (Michelle) Wood, Logan Wood, Kaela (Cole) Langreck, Kortney Wood, and Aliana, Evan, Abhram and Evelyn Gelo; and three great-grandchildren: Dallas and Wade Tilleraas and Daxon Wood.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 941 Countryside Estates SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Evelyn Beardmore, formerly  of Waukon, will be celebrating her 100th birthday December 22. Evelyn relocated to Kansas in 2010 to be closer to family.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 301 West 13th Street, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Amanda and Mike Sparks of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Tresley Denise Sparks, born November 30, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Taylin (7) and Tremett (3).

Grandparents are Randy and Mary Dehli of Waukon, Mary Sparks and Chuck Mercer of Prairie du Chien, WI and Ray and Mel Sparks of Gays Mills, WI. Great-grandparents are Phil Dehli of Harpers Ferry, John Miller of West Union, Linda Kerndt of Waukon and Pat VanNatta of Prairie du Chien, WI.

Abel and Jessica Smith of West Union announce the birth of their son, Alexander Zachery Smith, born December 2, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Evelyn (4).

Grandparents are Debbie Preuser of St. Olaf, Gail Miller of West Union and Bill Preuser of Osage.
 

Emily Prestemon of Colesburg and Brad Streicher of Edgewood exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon July 11, 2020. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Mike Jackson of Edgewood.

The bride is the daughter of Dave and Gail Prestemon of Waukon.  She is the granddaughter of the late Lloyd and Delores Dehning and the late Jim and Alta Prestemon. Emily graduated from Waukon High School and Iowa State University.  She is currently a Kindergarten teacher in the Edgewood-Colesburg School District in Colesburg.  

Marshall and Stephanie Iverson of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby June Iverson, born November 25, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Hank (7), Hazel (5) and Rosie (3).

Grandparents are Tom and Angela Weighner, Connie and Charlie Regan, and Jim Iverson and Annie Riehm. Great-grandparents are Clair and Cathy Wagner and Ruth Vine.

Meagan Lanz of Waukon announces the birth of her son, Koen Dean Adkins, born November 23, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Kaiden (11) and Savanah (9).

Grandparents are Lorry and Victor Adkins of Knoxville.

Betty White of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday November 30.

Her children, Connie White Delaney, Sue Ellen White, E. Clark White (Christopher Jordan), Lora (Randy) McClimon, Loren (Wendy) White, and Ann White are honoring her on this occasion with a card shower. Cards and well wishes may be sent to 206 Sixth Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Rita Dougherty of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday December 2.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Northgate Care Center, 960 Fourth Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.