Family

Jim and Jan Pfiffner of Harpers Ferry will be celebrating both of their birthdays this Sunday, May 31 from 2-4 p.m. at the Calmar Lutheran Church basement, 200 North East Street in Calmar. Jim will be celebrating his 80th birthday May 31 and Jan will be celebrating her 70th birthday which is later this year, October 12.

For those not able to attend the celebration in Calmar, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1239 Lansing Harpers Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

Gordon P. Anderson and Karen L. (Dahlstrom) Anderson are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple married June 11, 1961 at Center Baptist Church in Lansing. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited to the couple’s anniversary celebration at the Waukon Wellness Center, 1220 3rd Ave. NW, Saturday, June 13 from 2-5 p.m. The celebration will be hosted by Dave Sr., Christine, Terry, Sue, Chad, Denise and Rebecca.

For those not attending the celebration in Waukon, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1408 Drake Road, Waterville, IA 52170.

Jim and Jan Pfiffner of Harpers Ferry will be celebrating both of their birthdays Sunday, May 31 from 2-4 p.m. at the Calmar Lutheran Church basement, 200 North East Street in Calmar. Jim will be celebrating his 80th birthday May 31 with Jan celebrating her 70th birthday which will be later this year, October 12.

For those not able to attend the celebration in Calmar, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1239 Lansing Harpers Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.

Reese and Grace Reisinger of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Elliott Arlen Reisinger, born May 1, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Josie Reisinger (3) and Chet Reisinger (1).

Grandparents are Pat and Tara Reisinger of Waterville and Steph and Ron Liddiard of Mabel, MN. Great-grandparents are Linda Thompson of Waterville, Debbie Heldt of Sumner, Jerry and Patty Reisinger of Quasqueton and Arlen and Genette Halverson of Mabel, MN.

Merle and Laureen Yoder of rural Waukon announce the birth of their son, Ethan Devon, born May 4, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Cheryl Elaine (9), Jaydon William (6), Adalyn Rose (4) and Mckayla Jolene (2).

Grandparents are Clarence and Ada Borntrager of Waukon and Darryl and Susan Yoder of La Grange, IN. Great-grandparents are William Schmuckee of Lavalle, WI and Neal and Lydia Borntrager of Centerville.

Marissa Carlo of Waukon announces the birth of her son, Kolson Dennis, born May 4, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 18 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Brielle (10), Nixon (6) and Brodi (3).

Grandparents are Cheryl Mullikin of Waukon, Mark and Becky Martins of Waukon and Dennis Carlo of Cedar Falls. Great-grandparents include Gladys Triggs of Waukon and Joann Martins of Waukon.
 

Allison and Ian Urell of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Marri Kate Urell, born April 15, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins brothers, Walker (5) and Noah (3). Grandparents are Patrice and Keith Schulte, Amy Sweeney and Ed Urell. Great-grandparents are Cathy Quandahl and Kate Urell.

Friends and family are invited to a casual celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. at Lid’s Bar & Grill in Waukon in honor of Jim Evanson’s 75th birthday. Expect good company, laughs and a few toasts in recognition of Jim’s 75 well-lived years.

For those not available to attend the event in person, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1453 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170.

Michael and Kylee Sweeney of Waukon announce the birth of their son, McKrae Sweeney, born March 25, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Drew and Sarah Hager and Mike and Shawna Sweeney. Great-grandparents are Jack and Denie Hager, Mick and Linda Sweeney, and Kymm Hinkel, Debi Peterson, and Doug Ahlstrom.

Reggie and Sarah Freilinger of Monona announce the birth of their son, Fletcher Reginald Freilinger, born March 26, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers,  Foster (6) and Folton (4).

Grandparents are Brad and Cheryl Freilinger of Monona and David and Mona Schultz of Luana.