Family

Jason and Donna Devine of La Crescent, MN announce the birth of their son, Hunter John Devine, born February 3, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 20-7/8 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Olivia (2).

Grandparents are the late John Devine and Linda Devine of La Crosse, WI and Keith and Faye Beneke of New Albin.

Morgan and Justin Smerud of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Marie Smerud, born February 25, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Emmett Smerud (18 months).

Grandparents are Brian and Suzette Mahoney of Waukon and Denise and Cullen Becker of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Gene and Marcia Rosel of Decorah, Maureen Mahoney of Waukon and Michael Mahoney of Waukon.

Abe and Kayla Coates of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Lylith Jayde Coates, born February 23, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Xavier (20), Sirenity (17) and Xander (15).

Grandparents are Lynnette Ihde and Larry Trappe of Monona.

Makayla Dahlstrom and Jeff Haas announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Lee-Ann Haas, born March 2, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 3 lbs. 9 ozs. at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Brayleigh Haas (1).

Grandparents are Josh and Tara Hager and Steven Hill, all of Waukon.

Jim and Renea Johanningmeier of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Christian David Johanningmeier, born February 21, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 10 lbs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Kaia (22), James (16), Charles (15), Mary (13), Ashton (12), Edward (10), Samuel (8), Thomas (5), Claudia (3), and Grace (turns 2 March 3).

Grandparents are Gary and Linda Johanningmeier of Waukon, the late Charles Andregg and Mary Ann Andregg of Lansing.

Gordon Tangen, formerly of Dorchester, will be celebrating his 90th birthday March 3. His wife Sandra and family would like to honor him with a card shower. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1900 Stoney Point Rd. SW #216, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

Kiel and Kaylee Fritz of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Kamdyn Jo Fritz, born February 3, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kestyn (6) and Krayten (4).

Grandparents are Larry and Rachel Fritz of Garnavillo and Joe and Linda Zuercher of Postville.

Brenen and Stephanie Steele of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Saffron Lee Steele, born February 5, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Sienna (20 months).

Grandparents are David and Mona Schultz of Luana and Jerry and Shelby Steele of Eitzen, MN.

Rachael Marie Gannon, originally of Coralville, and Aaron Thomas Palmer, originally of Waukon, exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony held at the Village Creek Bible Camp in rural Lansing Saturday, January 22, 2022. The 11:30 a.m. indoor ceremony was officiated by Pastor Tom Buresh with this intimate gathering having approximately 100 attendees present on a beautiful, sunny day with freshly fallen snow.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Denise Gannon of Coralville. She is a 2008 graduate of West High School in Iowa City and a 2012 graduate of University of Northern Iowa (UNI). She is employed as the Assistant Vice President and Branch Lending Manager at FreedomBank in Decorah.

The groom is the son of Gregory and Marlene Palmer of Waukon. He is a 2005 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2009 graduate of Iowa State University (ISU). He is employed as a Territory Sales Manager at STgenetics in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

Dorothy Gelo of Waukon celebrated her 100th birthday February 4. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 941 Countryside Estates SW, Waukon, IA 52172.