Family

The family of Harold and Connie (Roling) Pronga of Waukon is celebrating the couple’s golden wedding anniversary August 14. The couple was united in marriage August 14, 1971 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen.

The couple has three sons, Derek (Stacy) of Rochester, MN, Nicholas (Emily) of Chanhassen, MN and Justin (Jennifer) of Eagle, CO. Their grandchildren include Jacob, Braden, Kaden, Kaleb, Ashlyn, Corah and Adelyne.

In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, the couple will be traveling to Mackinac Island and celebrating with their family.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 431 Fourth Street NE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Chase Pladsen and Makenzie Olson of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Walter Chase Pladsen, born July 12, 2021 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 7 lbs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Tyler and Ashley Manning of Lansing announce the birth of their son, Colton James Manning, born August 2, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Madison (10) and Liam (2).

Grandparents are Sue Guyer of Waukon, Jeff Brink and Bobbie Young of Waukon, and Tim and Laurie Manning of Lansing. Great-grandparents are Arnold and Deb Guyer of Clermont, Kathy and George Brainard of Waukon, and Harold and Linda Everson of De Soto, WI.
 

Brandan and Shauna Ashbacher of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Grayslyn Lee Ashbacher, born July 25, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kevin (14), Breelyn (6) and Irelyn (5).

Grandparents are Dan and Lori Treangen of Waukon, Kevin and Gina Ashbacher of Lansing, Kay Stussy of Lansing and Mike and Liz Gilman of Marquette. Great-grandparents are Sharon Stussy of Viola, WI and Kathleen Strub of Lansing.

Shmuel and Chaya Raices of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Rivka Raices, born July 21, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She joins siblings, Devorah, Yehoshua, Nechama, Dovber, Sheina and Dovid.

Grandparents are Rashi and Mendel Raices of Postville and Family Golomb of UK.

Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Ezra Lee Kountkofsky, born July 26, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Cybastian (3) and Alexander (1).

Grandparents are Cindy and Mike Fritz of Florida, Ray Close of McGregor and the late Mary Kountkofsky of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are Debbie Eilers-Lange and Sandy Genthe, both of McGregor.
 

Glen Moe of Waukon will be celebrating his 60th birthday August 2.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 802 Second Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Andrew and Hannah Adney of Monona announce the birth of their son, Austin Allen Adney, born July 7, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Aaron and Sherry Adney of McGregor and Mark and Marlene Grahn of Randolph, WI. Great-grandparents are Allen Adney of McGregor, Carol Thomas of McGregor and Jeff and Betty Lou Imler of Durand, WI.
 

Nick and Lexie Brink of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Huntley Josephine Brink, born July 9, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Gerald and Laurie Brink of Waukon, Cary and Lori Erickson of Decorah and Ed and Amy Bieber of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Vivian Guyer of West Union, Lucy Brink of Postville, Pat and Mary Jo Liddiard of Waukon and JoAnn Bieber of Waukon.

Cheyenne Freilinger of Waukon announces the birth of her son, Parker Christian Freilinger, born July 6, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Dakota Robert (5) and Kaysen John (1).

Grandparents are Catina Dahlstrom of Waukon and Kale Freilinger of La Crosse, WI. Great-grandparents are Jean Ann Fulmer and Paul Dahlstrom, both of Waukon.