Family

Kelly Reed and Brian Hilsabeck of Lansing were joined in marriage May 3, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing with Father John Moser as the celebrant.
The bride is the daughter of Roger and Mary Reed of Lansing. She is a graduate of Kee High and of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She is currently employed as a registered nurse at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
The groom is the son of Kirk Hilsabeck of Lansing and Cindy Hilsabeck of Strawberry Point. He is a graduate of West Central High in Maynard and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Upper Iowa University and a Master of Science degree in School Administration from Drake University. He is currently employed as the Director of Student Services and Activities Director at Howard-Winneshiek High School in Cresco.

Waukon High School’s Class of 1961 will get together Wednesday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Mulligan’s in Waukon. This will be the first monthly meeting for all classmates. For more information call Karen Soper at 563-586-2722.

The 67-year reunion of Waukon Senior High’s Class of 1947 will be held at the Old Rossville Store Thursday, September 4 at 12 noon. For more information, call Allen Goeke at 563-568-3554.

The 66-year reunion of Waukon Senior High’s Class of 1948 will be held at the Old Rossville Store Wednesday, September 10 at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact Ron Brandt at 563-568-2991 or John Ashbacher at 563-568-2513.

Descendants of John Henry Becker and Mary Elizabeth Hammel, born in the 1800s, will gather for a family reunion Sunday, August 31 at Waukon City Park in the Sweeney Pavilion. A potluck dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. with lemonade and table service provided. Those planning to attend are asked to  bring a covered dish and folding chairs. There will be chicken and hot dogs available to purchase at the reunion. Those planning to attend are also asked to bring any family photos and memories to share. RSVP by calling Janice at 319-389-2253 or email jmiles.miles83@gmail.com by August 17.
 

The descendants of Lennie and Leona (Hanson) Lonning gathered together Saturday, August 9 for their 6th biennial family reunion and picnic.  The reunion was held at the home farm in Jefferson Township (1028 Jefferson Road, Waukon). Twenty-four people were in attendance.  Those present were:
Roger family: Roger and Marge Lonning (Albert Lea, MN); Stuart and Grace Lonning (Aberdeen, SD); Steve Lonning (Ellendale, MN).
Philip’s family: Philip and Carole Lonning (Humbolt).
Charles’ family: Greg and Kealy Lonning and daughters Summer and Shanae (Decorah).
Frank’s family: Frank and Donna Lonning (Waukon); Revelyn Lonning (Waukon); Michelle (Lonning) and Jerry Donahue (Waukon); Cory and Samantha Donahue and daughters Gracelyn and Addison (Harper Ferry); Becky (Lonning) and Tim Paxston (LeClaire).
Gary’s family: Gary and Pam Lonning (Waukon).

Many descendants and friends of George and Bess (Wall) Hammell gathered at the New Albin Community Center for a reunion Sunday, August 3. Those present came from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Utah, California, Illinois, South Carolina and Colorado.

Hannah Marks and James Walecki of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Uriah James Walecki, August 1, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 20.4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Trinity Lee Marks (1).
Grandparents are Mitzie Walecki and Thomas Walecki of Waupaca, WI and Harold and Denise Marks of De Soto, WI. Great-grandparents are Bob and Judy Breitenbach of Shawano, WI and Henry Zawacki of Waupaca, WI.

Darrin and Cindy Brink of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Gracelyn Jennifer Brink, August 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 15.6 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Adalyn (4).
Grandparents are Bob and Betty Handke of Monona and Bud and Mel Brink of Postville. Great-grandparents are Jim and Wanda Zimmerman of Postville and Lorentz and Lunida Landt of Luana.

Amanda Timmerman of Waukon announces the birth of her daughter, Lily Rose Timmerman, August 2, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 8.6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Brenda and Tim Timmerman of Waukon and Nancy and Dean Ash of Muscatine.