Family

Walter Kurth Jr. of Waukon will be celebrating his 85th birthday January 1 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 402 2nd Avenue NE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Jean Huffey of Waterville will be celebrating her 90th birthday January 5 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1730 Elon Drive, Waterville, IA 52170.

Cierra Snitker and Travis Shaw of Farmersburg announce the birth of their daughter, Shandon Linelle Shaw, born December 11, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Paul and Janelle Snitker of Waterville and Robert “Butch” and Linda Shaw of Marquette. Great-grandparents are Don and Sharyn McCormick of Harpers Ferry and Betty Johanningmeier of Waukon.
 

Walter Kurth Jr. of Waukon will be celebrating his 85th birthday January 1 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 402 2nd Ave. NE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Jean Huffey of Waterville will be celebrating her 90th birthday January 5 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1730 Elon Dr., Waterville, IA 52170.

Amy Straate and Dale Fish of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Barbara Fish, born September 30, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kadee (15), Holden (13) and Kendrin (8).

Grandparents are Nancy and Larry Straate of Waukon and Dave and Charlotte Fish of Waterville.

Reggie and Sarah Freilinger of Monona announce the birth of their son, Folton Lawrence Freilinger, born November 19, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Foster (21 months).

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

Kelli and Jeff Mennen of Altoona announce the birth of their daughter, Keira Jo Mennen, born November 10, 2021. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Everli (6) and Kyler (3).

Grandparents are Terry and Janet Mennen of Parkersburg and Joe and Mary Egan of Harpers Ferry.

Dan Mathis and Alicia Fink of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Miles Eric Mathis, born November 22, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 10 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Shawn (Sherie) Mathis of Harpers Ferry and the late Ellen Mathis of Waukon and Greg and Lori Fink of Harpers Ferry.

Lisa and Erik Hagen of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Matthew William Hagen, born October 20, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Michael Hagen (19), Katherine Hagen (15), Hannah Hagen (13) and Mark Hagen (6).

Grandparents are Elmo and Sheri Hagen of Waterville and the late Willard and Marsha Bieber of Waukon. The late Viola Moen of Waukon is a great-grandparent.