Family

Jason and Hannah Steiber of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Clayton James Steiber, July 31, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Delainee (22 months).
Grandparents are Jim and Cindy Callahan of Lansing and Ken and Judy Steiber of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Bob and Margaret Ferring of Lansing.

Ava Spieker and Tyler Cooksley of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Avis Elizabeth Cooksley, July 30, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 5 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Mary (Tillman) Morris of Waukon, Jeanie and Kassie Furrey-Layh of Cheyenne, WY and Ben and Brenda Armstrong of Cleveland, TN. Great-grandparents are Gertie Tillman of Waucoma, Connie Spieker of Grundy Center, Jim and Virginia Clausen of Cheyenne, WY, Peggy and Dale Cooksley of Elgin and Howard and Mary Schwartzkopf of Cheyenne, WY.

Sean Staake and Shannon Neuzil of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Jo Staake, July 31, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Vance and Tammy Neuzil and Loren Staake, all of Postville. Great-grandparents are Lois Grotegut of Monona, Len and Joan Bruce of Bettendorf, Vivian and Ethan Guyer of Postville and Vera and Vilarian Neuzil of Fort Atkinson.

Descendants of Edwin and Mathilda Livingood will gather for a family reunion Sunday, September 14 (note the date change). A potluck meal will be served at noon with coffee and drink furnished at the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Family members are asked to spread the word about this upcoming reunion.
The cookbook is coming; the last day to submit recipes, photos and place orders will be the day of the reunion. Contact Marcia Rush for more information.

The 76th annual Cowell family reunion will be hosted by the Rufus and Sybil (Cowell) Seitz family Sunday, August 17. A noon potluck will be served with coffee and drink furnished at the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Family members are asked to spread the word about this upcoming reunion.

The annual reunion of the descendants of Earl and Marion Miller will be held Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) at 12 noon in the Community Room at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Waukon.
A potluck meal is planned and family history and photos can be shared. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and to remind other family members about this upcoming reunion.

Katy Heldt and Caleb Leiran of Fayette announce the birth of their daughter, Stella Jo Leiran, July 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Larre and Brenda Leiran of Waukon, Debbie Heldt of Fayette and Rick Heldt of Sioux City.

Chris and Mandy Mathis of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Jacob Curtis Mathis, July 28, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs., 12 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.
Grandparents are Laurie Hoisington of Waukon and Roger and Kathy LaBarge of McGregor. Great-grandmother is Carma Harris of Waukon.

Megan Carpenter and Dakota Burdick of Calmar announce the birth of their daughter, Hadley Renae Burdick, July 29, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Michele Carpenter of Calmar, William Carpenter of Manchester, Beverly Burdick of Decorah and Donnie Burdick of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Scott Carpenter of Manchester, Charlotte Icalish of Prairie du Chien, WI, Joe Troendle of Waukon and Lisa Troendle of Waukon.

Andrew and Alex Snitker of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Alana Lynn Snitker, July 25, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs., 15 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two siblings, Renae (3-1/2) and Blake (2).
Grandparents are Todd and Rhonda Snitker, Brenda Keatley and Rick Langland, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Larry and Sharon Snitker of Waukon, Karen Keatley of Waukon and Larry and Judy Warnke of Sumner. Great-great-grandmother is Jean Snitker of Postville.