Family

Jewel Klein and Patrick Stone of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Parker John Stone, born June 14, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. and measured 21-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Gregg Klein and Paula Hitchcock, Pat Stone and Denise Beisker, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Gary Klein of Waukon, Darlene Klein of Waukon, Gary and Connie Mikesh of Decorah, John Beisker of Waukon and Kenny and Monica McGeough of Waterville.

Tyler and Bailey Roth of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Maddox Tyler Roth, born June 14, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 21-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Finley (21 months).

Grandparents are Michael and Diane Roth and Steve and Amy Johnson, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Russell and Sharen Roth of Waukon, Robbie and Brenda Burrett of Waterville, Bill and Edna Wyninger of Lansing and Mary and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon.

Shea and Paige Gavin of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Francis Wayne Gavin, born June 13, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.

The family of Delores Paus of Waukon is celebrating her 95th birthday June 21 with a card shower. 

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Mary Anne Otting of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday June 19.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 503 Fourth Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Tom and Beverly (Cooper) Leiran of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married June 20, 1970 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waukon.

Their children are  Jackie (Jim) Reuter, Kevin (Kayla) Leiran, Becky (John) O’Neill, Brian (Nicole) Leiran and Adam (Amanda) Leiran. Their grandchildren are Mason, John, Nathan, Zachary, Colton, Keigan, McKenzie, Dylan, Craeton, Kreed, Adalyn, Kloe and Alden.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 603 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Don and Dorothy Hitchins were married June 18, 1955 at St. Pius Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry. A family picnic is being planned to celebrate the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary.

They are the parents of Kathy (Paul) Callan, Jim (Karen) Hitchins, Linda Hitchins, Joyce (Dave) Rzepiejewski, Joanne Hitchins, Kevin (Julie) Hitchins and Jody (Tom) Adams. They have 32 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family of Ben and Mary Charlene (Charlie) Peiffer, formerly of Harpers Ferry, is celebrating the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary June 25 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Ben and Charlie Peiffer, 1101 S Ellsworth RD, SP 175, Mesa, AZ 85208.

Brenen and Stephanie Steele of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Sienna Mona Steele, born June 5, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth.

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

The Waukon High School Class of 1958 has decided to postpone its class reunion originally scheduled for September 19, 2020. Instead, plans are being made for a date in September 2021.