Family

Dorothy Bratrud of Waukon celebrated her 90th birthday December 30.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes can be sent to: 207 1st Ave. NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Matt and Shelby Preston of Guttenberg announce the birth of their son, Barrett Matthew Preston, born December 16, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Eleanora (4) and Harper (2).

Grandparents are David and Karla Hammel of Dorchester and Rich and Deb Preston of Guttenberg.
 

Brandon and Lauren Kerian of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Leah Joyce Kerian, born December 22, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Jim and Deb Obermann and Kevin and Kelly Kerian, all of Cresco.

Ernie Lubahn of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday December 26 from 2-5 p.m. at the FreedomBank Community Room, 201 West Main Street in Waukon. Coffee and cake will be served. No gifts are requested.

For those not able to attend the celebration, cards and well wishes can be sent to: 208 Fifth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Thomas and Susan (Pettingill) Counters recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family at an event hosted by their children, Dr. Jeff Counters and Nancy Keith. They exchanged vows at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon December 27, 1969 with Rev. William Tjaden officiating.

They are both retired and reside in La Crescent, MN.
 

Amber and Andrew Sandvick of Navarre, FL announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Dawn Sandvick, born October 30, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Oliver (2).

Grandparents are Dean and Mary Jackson of Waukon, John and Mollie Wetherill of Norwalk, OH and Jerry and Karen Sandvick of Navarre, FL.

Jen and Tony D’Alessandro of Cedar Falls announce the birth of their son, Daniel David D’Alessandro, born November 5, 2019 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He weighed 7 lbs. 13.6 ozs. and measured 21-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Kylie (1).

Grandparents are Dave and Cheryl Brandt of Waukon and Dan and Pat D’Alessandro of LeClaire. Great-grandparents are Yvonne Brandt of Waukon and Eileen Lembke of Monona.
 

Ernie Lubahn of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday December 26 from 2-5 p.m. at the FreedomBank Community Room, 201 West Main Street in Waukon. Coffee and cake will be served. No gifts are requested.

For those not able to attend the celebration, cards and well wishes can be sent to: 208 Fifth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Jack (John) and Bonnie (Blake) Sweeney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary December 6. They were married at Hanover Church in rural Waukon in 1969. They have six children, Selena (Jon Hager) of Lonsdale, MN, Sheree (Gabe Suarez) of Chicago, IL, Stacie (Jim Cooper) of Waukon, Sonya (Jeremy Schneider) of Maple Grove, MN, Sacha (Ty Newman) of Minnetonka, MN, and John of Waukon.

The couple has also been blessed with 17 grandchildren and they enjoy spending time with them and attending their events, no matter which city they live in. The family will be spending time together to celebrate and renew marriage vows during the Christmas holiday.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 2116 Allamakee Street, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Christopher Fee and Stacey Colsch of New Albin announce the birth of their daughter, Vivian Rae Fee, born October 19, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Kjersten and Kylie Colsch.

Grandparents are Tammy Mahr of Lansing, Frank and Linda Mahr of Dorchester, Brian and Terry LaRue of Decorah and the late Craig Fee. Great-grandparents are Ruth Feuerhelm, Delores Fee and Pete and Alana Fee.