Family

Connor and Ellie Porter of Elgin announce the birth of their daughter, Suzie Grace Porter, born December 4, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Macy (4), Nathan (3) and Bonnie (2).

Grandparents are J.T. and Laura Young of Wadena and John and Tricia Porter of Edgewood, WA.

Carter Clark and Madison Reiser of Waukon announce the birth of their son, MaCohen David Clark, born November 24, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 11 lbs. and measured 23 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, McKray Iverson (11) and Mauslynn Iverson (2).

Grandparents are Kelly and Gary Mahr, Kenny Reiser, and Dave and Dawn Clark. Great-grandparents are Elaine Reiser, Eunice Kolsrud, Harold Welch and Marilyn Clark.

Larry and Sharon (Sebastian) Snitker of Waukon are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married November 30, 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville.

Their children are Todd (Rhonda) Snitker of Waukon, Christi (John) Regan of Cedar Rapids, Corey Snitker of Waukon and Ryan (Trista) Snitker of Postville. The couple has eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 252 Picnic Woods Drive, Waukon, IA 52172.

Mike and Chrissy Kalish of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Ray Kalish, born November 10, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, MaKenzie (17), Benjamin (15), Brayden (11) and Eli (6).

Grandparents are Dianna Kalish and Steve Onsager of Waukon and Sherry Dixon of Elkader. Great-grandparents are Letha Folsom of Waukon and Ronny Kalish of Prairie du Chien, WI.

Joel and Emily Allen of Dubuque announce the birth of their daughter, Aoife Théresé Allen, born November 11, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Declan (10), Tiarnan (9), Sinead (6) and Eamonn (2).

Grandparents are Rob and Kerry McCullough of Dubuque and Rich and Kathy Allen of Clare. Great-grandparents are Charlie and Mary Jo McCullough of Peosta.

Jared and Becky Winkie of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Abraham Lester Winkie, born November 4, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins two siblings, Zebediah (5) and Leah (3).
Grandparents are Brad and Linda Winkie of Waukon, and Lester and Eva Schnabel of Sheffield.
 

Timothy and Diana Shank of New Hampton announce the birth of their daughter, India Scarlett Shank, born November 5, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. Grandparents are John and Emma Martin of Charles City, and Micheal and Evelyn Shank of Bridgewater, VA.
 

Megan Budde and Nick Lund of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Renee Ann Lund, born November 6, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. Grandparents are Paul Budde of Monona, and Shauntelle Ray and Ryan Lund of Wauzeka, WI.
 

Sean and Samantha Larkin of Postville announce the birth of their son, Jamison Robert Larkin, born October 31, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins three siblings, Jonah (11), Charlotte (3-1/2) and Alaina (1-1/2).

Grandparents are Becky and Greg Benjegerdes of Waukon, Shari and the late Al Brink of Lansing, Angie Anderson of West Union, and Bob and Peggy Larkin of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are Lucy Brink of Postville, Eleanor Underbakke of Burr Oak, Linda and Curt Gjere of Decorah, and Rose Larkin of Lansing.

Randy Merten II and Winter Merten announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Merten, born October 30, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins three siblings, Claire (7), Sophia (6) and Sabrina (4).

Grandparents are David and Andrea Bushman of Lansing, Tammy Merten of Arizona, and Dan and Syl Manning of Prairie du Chien, WI.