Family

Cheyenne Decorah Strasser and Trevyn Sanders of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Zion Jo Sanders, born January 4, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ezra (9), Zane (7) and Royal (6).

Grandparents are Kelly Sanders of Waukon, Robert Bonner of La Crosse, WI, Amanda McCloud of Sparta, WI, and Raliegh Decorah of La Crosse, WI. Great-grandparents are Jim and Dee Von Haden of Tomah, WI and Marilyn Amundson of West Salem, WI.

Don Hitchins of New Albin will be celebrating his 90th birthday January 15. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1498 Iowa River Drive, New Albin, IA 52160.

Joy Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday January 15. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to Evergreen Court, Apt. 110, 25 1st Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.

Destiny Welsh Teixeira and Leonardo Teixeira of Des Moines announce the birth of their daughter, Gianna Soledade Voss Teixeira, born July 5, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Dominic and Josiah.

Grandparents are Betty Welsh and the late Lloyd Welsh of Lansing and Valtier and Edneusa Teixeira of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Andrew and Hannah Adney of Monona announce the birth of their son, Alvin Thomas Adney, born December 27, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Austin (3) and Ashton (2).

Grandparents are Aaron and Sherry Adney of McGregor and Mark and Marlene Grahn of Randolph, WI.

Zach Massman and Emily Clark of West Union announce the birth of their daughter, Maevey Mae Massman, born December 20, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Albin Massman Jr. and Stacey Massman of West Union and Dawn and Dave Clark of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Harold Welch, Marilyn Clark of Waukon, Albin Massman Sr. of Lansing and Bev and Dave Jermeland of West Union. Leonette Troendle is a great-great-grandparent.

Ernie Lubahn of Waukon will be celebrating his 95th birthday December 27.

In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to him at 208 5th Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Brier and Kylie Bartels of Luana announce the birth of their daughter, Brexleigh Jo Bartels, born December 12, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Marryn (2).

Grandparents are Doug and Kelly Moose and Mike and Pam Bartels.

Claire and Travis Strnad of Prairie du Chien, WI announce the birth of their son, Jude Travis Strnad, born December 10, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Simon K. Strnad (20 months).

Grandparents are Ken and Mary Stoeffler of Prairie du Chien and Dan and Amanda Strnad of Eastman, WI. Great-grandparents are Gerald and Judy Strnad of Prairie du Chien.

Barton Hamm of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday December 16. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to 704 5th Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.