Family

TJ and Abbey Criswell of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Jett Raymond Criswell, born August 5, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Jayden (9), Ezra (7) and Sawyer (3).

Grandparents are Denise Howe of Waukon and John Clauson of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Ruth Anne Schulte of Waukon, Harold and Sandra Pearson of Waukon and Marlynn Davis of Douds.

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.

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.
 

Reid and Caitlin Mahoney of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Lincoln Brian Mahoney, born July 28, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Claire Johnson (14) and Bentley Johnson (10).

Grandparents are Tom and Laura Mellick and Brian and Suzette Mahoney, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Tom and Mary Mellick of Waukon, Linda Sanders of New Albin, Mike Mahoney and Maureen Mahoney of Waukon, and Gene and Marcia Rose of Decorah.

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.