Family

Leah and Andrew Hennessy of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Andrew Francis Hennessy, Jr., born June 2, 2020 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Joseph, Sarah, Matthew, Anna and Elizabeth.

Grandparents are Jim Hennessy and the late Peggy Hennessy of Waukon.
 

Ron and Sheri Adam, parents of the bride-to-be, and John and Shelly Grangaard, parents of the groom-to-be, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Brookelyn Adam and Ben Grangaard, both of Waukon. The couple will exchange vows Saturday, June 27 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon.

A reception will be held at a later date. The bride-to-be is employed as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. The groom-to-be is employed as a lineman at Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative in Postville.

Arlene Jacobson of Lansing will be celebrating her 90th birthday June 8.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to P. O. Box 700, Lansing, IA 52151.

The family of Mike and Gwen Lloyd of Harpers Ferry is celebrating the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Mike Lloyd and Gwen Winter were united in marriage June 7, 1980 at St. Pius Cherry Mound Church.

They have 5 children, Dan (Lacy) Lloyd, Jeremy (Ruth) Lloyd, Elizabeth (Nick) Anderson, Trish (Brady) Iverson and Shawn (Ashlee Scherf) Lloyd, and 13 grandchildren, Cashton, Caidee, Cael, Carlei, Cami, Riley, Bailey, Promise, Trinity, Stella, Ivy, Jewel and Avery.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 660 Hwy. 76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

Lyle and Nancy Bodensteiner of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple met while growing up on farms outside of Ossian. They married at St. Francis de Sales Church June 6, 1970 and lived in Ossian, where Lyle owned and operated B&M Motors, while raising their four children. In 1988, they moved to Waukon where Lyle began his insurance company and Nancy began serving the community as a housekeeper at Veterans Memorial Hospital ,where she worked for 21 years. 50 years later their legacy includes four loving children: Brian (Cindy), Brenda (Ken) Klenk, Amy (Tim) Cummings and Nikki Fish, and 11 adoring grandchildren: Celena, Hanna (Jed), Ellie (Caleb), Annelise, Hunter, Kadee, Amelia, Reed, Holden, Seth and Henry.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 602 Allamakee Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Kristal and Travis Donahue of Des Moines announce the birth of their son, McCabe James Donahue, born April 22, 2020 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Revi (3).

Grandparents are Jerry and Michelle Donahue of Waukon, Kathy Clark of Waukon and Doug Clark of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Great-grandparents are Rev Lonning of Waukon, Frank and Donna Lonning of Waukon, Theresa Helgeson of Decorah and Marilyn and Bob Bulman of Waukon.
 

Treven Davidson and Bailey Rissman of Dorchester announce the birth of their daughter, Starlee Jo Davidson, born May 26, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Gatton Paul Davidson (18 months).

Grandparents are Jeremy and Heather Rissman and Paul and Kathy Howes. Great-grandparents are Reggie Rissman, Lori Thies, Jane Rissman, and Karen and Terry Mulholland.

Benjamin and Amy Ghelf of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Reuben James Ghelf, born May 22, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Johnathon (2-1/2).

Grandparents are Stan and Dianna Schwartzhoff of Lansing and Ralph and Linda Ghelf of DeSoto, WI. Great-grandparents are Kay Hawes of Waukon and Doris Koll of La Crosse, WI.
 

William and Nikki Breimon of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Forrest William Breimon, born May 20, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 10 lbs. and measured 23 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Gunner (5), Aurelia (3) and Lillian (2).

Grandparents are Mike and Marsha Reisner, Mike Handke and Sue Guyer, and Kathy Hanchett, all of Waukon.
 

Brenda and Blake Lange of St. Olaf announce the birth of their son, Hardin Milo Lange, born May 21, 2020 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. He weighed 8 lbs. 5.7 ozs. and measured 20.2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Keeley (12) and Davinee (1).

Grandparents are Bonnie Lange (David) of Monona and Ray and Rhonda Curran of St. Olaf. Great-grandparents are Kathleen (Duane) Lange of Monona, June (Roderick) Freilinger of Monona, Dale (Mary) Dettman (Clark Curran) of St. Olaf and Don (Judy) Kuhse of Postville.