Family

Kyle and Ashley Mara of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Landen Mara, born June 23, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 4 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 17-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Jayden (13), Bradley (10), Riley (9) and Hayley (3).

Julie Mooney of Waukon is a grandparent. Audrey Mara of Prairie du Chien, WI is a great-grandparent.

Leeta and Scott Votsmier of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Mace LeRoy Votsmier, born June 11, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Henley (21 months).

Grandparents are Dan and Jane Sivesind and Chuck and Lois Votsmier, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Frank and Carol Sivesind of Waukon.

The parents of Haley Teske and Austin Day announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tim and Rhonda Teske of Eldora and her grandparents are Evelyn and the late Mervin Reifschneider of Hubbard and Nancy and the late Marvin Teske of Eldora.

The bride-to-be is a 2021 graduate of Iowa State University in Ames with a major in Agriculture Studies and minors in Animal Science and Agronomy.

The groom-to-be is the son of Adam and Barbie Kossman and Erich and Meghan Welter and his grandparents are Michael Day of Prairie du Chien, WI, Kay Day of Seneca, WI, Roy and Kathy Kossman of Prairie du Chien, Linda and the late Steven Welter of Prairie du Chien and John and Betty Cooley of Bagley, WI. The groom-to-be is a 2020 graduate of Iowa State University in Ames with a major in Agronomy and a minor in Animal Science, and he is employed with Summit Farms. The couple will exchange vows in June and reside in Eldora.

Jenna Rosendahl and Jason Collins announce their engagement and upcoming wedding to take place at an outdoor ceremony in Eitzen, MN July 10, 2021.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jill and Darryl Sharon and Anthony Rosendahl. She is employed as a medical lab technician at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

The groom-to-be is the son of John and Von Collins. He is employed as a mechanic with Decorah Chevrolet. The couple will reside in Waukon.

The Waukon High School Class of 1961 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 25 at Lids in Waukon. Additional planning for the class reunion to be held September 18 will be discussed.

The family of Bob and Terri Lyford of Waukon is celebrating the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. The couple was united in marriage June 19, 1971 at First Baptist Church in Bloomington, IN.

They have two daughters, Karen (Jim) Kornelsen and Sue Lyford, and six grandchildren: Laura, Bekah, Nate, Maria, Kaiden and Savanah.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 446 Fourth Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.

James and Kelli Melcher of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Dayton Lee Melcher, born Friday, June 4 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 22-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Declan (2-1/2).

Grandparents are Rob and Shannon Lloyd of Harpers Ferry, Jeff and Sara Melcher of Waukon and Chris and Brian Koth of Elkport. Great-grandparents are Erlyss Reckard of Monona, Ernie and Pat Burroughs of Waukon, Roger and Karen Melcher of Harpers Ferry and Ralph and Diane Mohn of Harpers Ferry.

Jessica and Ethan Decker of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Reid Everett Decker, born June 4, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Kinsley (2).

Grandparents are Steve and Paula Decker of Waukon and Fred Rudnitzki and Jo Ready of Bagley, WI. Great-grandparents are Sharon Decker and Carlton Christianson, both of Waukon.

Lukas Larson and Kayla Larkin of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlet Kay Larson, born June 4, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Lucas (5).

Grandparents are Larry Larson and Jim and Melissa Sess, all of Harpers Ferry.

Melissa and Benjamin Seibert of Honolulu, HI announce the birth of their daughter, Violet Magdalene Seibert, born September 2, 2020 in Kailua, HI. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Attica (13), Walter (11), Biniyam (10), Estifanos (10), Madeline (9), Henry (8), Evelyn (6) and Beatrix (3).

Grandparents are Debbie Honn and Tom Waters of Waukon, Rhonda Seibert of Decorah and Howard Seibert of Harpers Ferry. Great-grandparents are Richard and Edith Bloxham of Waukon, Roger and Shari Honn of Cedar Rapids, the late Floyd and Florence Waters of New Albin and the late John and Norma Seibert of Waukon.