Family

Members of the Kee High School Class of 1962 gathered at the New Albin Community Center Wednesday, September 7 to celebrate the 60-year anniversary of their high school graduation. Pictured above seated, left to right,  are Karen (Verdon) Galema, Betty (Irons) Zarwell, Bernice (Nelson) Fink, Dorothy (Vonderhoe) Ideker and Ron Hogan. Standing, left to right, are  Carl Clancy, Faye (Sweeney) Munchoff, John Fink, Rita (Luttchens) Beardmore, Grace (Gordon) Wellendorf, Gene Mueller, Dan Delaney and Lynn Sires. Ten spouses and friends joined the 13 attending class members for a delicious catered meal. The evening was enjoyed sharing year books, personal photos, school memorabilia and reminiscing about the “good old days,” while listening to 1960s music. Eighteen of the graduating class of 29 members survive. A tribute was presented in memory of the 11 deceased members.

Arlene Beisker of Waukon will be celebrating her 95th birthday September 28. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes can be sent to her attention at the Good Samaritan Society, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Brea Benjegerdes and Dillan Boydston of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Knoxlynn Marie Benjegerdes, born September 12, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 17-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Keaton Boydston (19), Alissah Boydston (18) and Brynn Benjegerdes (5).

Grandparents are Pam Benjegerdes of Waukon, Greg and Becky Benjegerdes of Waukon, and Tammy Hansen of Castalia.

The Waukon High School Class of 1982 will be celebrating its 40th class reunion September 23 and 24. Friday, September 23, classmates will meet at 1 p.m. at the old Heimer’s parking lot (currently First Baptist Church) to walk or ride in the Homecoming Parade. The float banner says “Go Indians from the Class of 1982!” Attend the game or go to AJ Steakhouse to socialize that night.

Saturday, September 24, gather at Green Valley Getaway at 5 p.m., drinks can be purchased, free will donation for pizza. Bring a lawn chair to relax on the lawn.

The Waukon Class of 1982 would also like to remember its classmates by sponsoring the lighting of the Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing Saturday. The class wants to honor those who could not celebrate the 40th class reunion with their classmates, noting they will always be remembered and their families are sent thoughts and prayers.
 

Vernon and Eilene (Moody) Cooper of Lansing are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married September 22, 1962. They will be celebrating their anniversary with a family dinner.

They have five children, Deb (Dan) Windfield, Wayne (Tammy) Cooper, Vicky (the late Scott) Hill, Ron (Angie) Cooper and Brenda (Scott) Schorr. The couple is blessed with 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 2235 Gruber Ridge Road, Lansing, IA 52151.

Brody and Kayla Vanderkolk of Waterville announce the birth of their son, Krue Benjamin Vanderkolk, born August 19, 2022 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Lisa and Mark Vanderkolk of Waterville, Tanya and Kyle Hebrink of Northwood and Jon and Brandy Branstad of Nora Springs.

Paul Horsfall of Lansing will be celebrating his 90th birthday September 11 with a card shower.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to P. O. Box 321, Lansing, IA 52151.

Vernon and Eilene (Moody) Cooper of Lansing are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple married September 22, 1962. They will be celebrating their anniversary with a family dinner.

They have five children, Deb (Dan) Windfield, Wayne (Tammy) Cooper, Vicky (the late Scott) Hill, Ron (Angie) Cooper and Brenda (Scott) Schorr. The couple is blessed with 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 2235 Gruber Ridge Road, Lansing, IA 52151.

Charlotte Christianson of Waukon will be celebrating her 85th birthday September 12.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 603 1st Street NE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Brody and Jessica Wells of Johnston announce the birth of their twin sons, Brooks Kent Wells and Blaise William Wells, born August 11, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in West Des Moines. Brooks weighed 6 lbs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length and Blaise weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at their births. They join two siblings, Matthew and Mackenzie Wells.

Grandparents are Kent and Donna Schultz of Frankville and Bill and Linda Wells of Ellston. Great-grandmothers are Doris Eglseder of Waukon and Sylvia Wells of Traer.