Family

Shmuel and Chaya Raices of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Esther Raices, born March 9, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. at the time of her birth.

Tatum and Michael Wagner of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Scotlyn Anne Wagner, born March 7, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Holden (6), Scarlet (4) and Sylvie (2).

Grandparents are Don and Mary Meyer of Waukon and Steve and Paula Wagner of Monona. Great-grandparents are Dennis and Jane Meyer of Waukon and Carolyn Livingood of Postville.

Mullen and Seth Beisker of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Jorgie Josephine Beisker, born December 2, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins brothers, Griffin and Hugh.

Grandparents are Ray and Kerry Wacker, Deb and DJ Regan and Wes Beisker, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Ray and Shirley Wacker of Boscobel, WI, Jim and Mary Nagel of Waukon, and the late Jim and Micki Connor, Laurayne Beisker and Roger Beisker, all of Waukon.

Paul and Lisa Heitman of Marshalltown announce the birth of their daughter, Gloria Louise Heitman, born December 22, 2022 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. She weighed 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Xander (3-1/2).

Grandparents are Alan and Lori Heitman of New Albin and Mark and Holly Kukkonen of Iowa City.

Adam and Amanda Leiran of New Albin announce the birth of their son, Aiden Lee Leiran, born February 27, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Adalyn (9) and Alden (5).

Grandparents are Bonnie and Doug Weymiller of New Albin and Tom and Bev Leiran of Waukon.

Randy and Samantha Wagner of Farmersburg announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Ann Wagner, born February 28, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Waverly (6) and Tyson (4).

Grandparents are Don and Cheryl Wagner of Farmersburg, Mark and Coral Ehrhardt of Monona and the late Sandra Ehrhardt. Pat Breitsprecher of Monona is a great-grandparent.
 

Gayle and Carol (Haas) Decker of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married March 3, 1973 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. A small family gathering is planned to celebrate the occasion.

Their family includes children, Kyle (Kim) Decker of Fairfax, Kelly (Dan) Stepan of Waukon and Craig (Colbey) Decker of Green Bay, WI. Grandchildren are Sydney Grissel, Jack Decker, Kamryn Grissel, CiAnne Robinson, Ryann Decker, Izzy Decker, Milan Decker, Noah Decker and Nicholas Decker.

Jim and Mary (Sweeney) Nagel of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family. They were married February 23, 1963 at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Church, rural Waukon.

They have five children, Darcy (Joe) Welsh, Deb (DJ) Regan, Vicky (Herb) Behrend, Jim (Connie) Nagel and Jody (Bob) Regan; six granddaughters, Leah, Marissa, Miranda, Nicole, Hailey and Audrey; and 11 grandsons, Matt, Mark, Seth, Cody, Josh, Bill, Alex, Brent, Blake, Brandon and Joe; in addition to 10 great-grandchildren.

Blake Holly and Alyea Koozer of McGregor announce the birth of their daughter, Lennox Lynette Holly, born February 18, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Laurie and Kenneth Koozer and Crystal and Scott Hughes. Great-grandparents are Janet Koozer, Randy and Julie Bloxham, and Phillip Fowler.

Ashley and Darin Valley of Marion announce the birth of their daughter, Jenna Christine Valley, born January 26, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Jerry and Mari Beth Valley of Harpers Ferry, Brian and Shelly Borota of DeWitt and Dave and Patty Schwarz of Guttenberg.