Family

Steve and Chelsey Meyer Pfiffner of Onalaska, WI announce the birth of their son, Hayes James Pfiffner, born July 27, 2018 at Mayo Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 9 lbs. 9 ozs. at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Jim and Jan Pfiffner of Harpers Ferry, and Todd Meyer and the late Lori Meyer of Waukon. Carolyn Thomson of Waterville is a great-grandmother.
 

Paul and Kathy Howes of Waukon are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday, August 4 with a casual reception at the Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon. All friends and relatives are encouraged to join them for a celebration of their marriage from 3-6 p.m. No gifts are requested.

The couple exchanged vows November 23, 1968. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions in November and the proximity to Thanksgiving, the August date was chosen as an alternative time for their anniversary celebration. Their children are Jennifer (John) Kuzma of Clearwater, FL and Jason and Laurie (Maxwell) Howes of Dorchester.
 

The descendants of Elmer and Emma (Bechtel) Snitker will be holding a family reunion Saturday, August 4, 2018. Elmer and Emma were the parents of 11 children and 48 grandchildren.

The reunion will be held at Zalmona Presbyterian Church on Highway 9, Waukon, beginning with a potluck meal at noon.
 

Nick and Carlyn Lechtenberg of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Teff James Lechtenberg, born July 12, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. He weighed 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 18-3/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Stirn (1-1/2 years old).

Grandparents are Ray and Kerry Wacker of Waukon, Craig and Jane Rood of Elgin and the late Joe Lechtenberg of Postville. Great-grandparents are Micki Connor of Waukon, Ray and Shirley Wacker of Boscobel, WI, Sylvia Loftsgard of Clermont, Edna Lechtenberg of Postville and Dale Rood of Viroqua, WI.
 

Jason and Laurie Howes of Dorchester announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Kay Howes, born July 17, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Michael (2-1/2).

Grandparents are Paul and Kathy Howes of Waukon and John and Kathy Maxwell of Iowa City. Virginia Buchanan of Algona is a great-grandparent.

Shane and Liz Murphy of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Mila Catherine Murphy, born July 24, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Miles (2).

Grandparents are Tom and Angela Weighner of Dorchester and Randy and Lisa Murphy of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Clair and Cathy Wagner of Lansing and Grace Murphy of Waukon.

Martin and Karen Brennan of Lansing, parents of the bride-to-be, and Jon and Jean West of Dubuque, parents of the groom-to-be, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Alison Brennan of Lansing and Mark West of Dubuque. The couple will exchange vows Saturday, July 28 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dubuque.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Kee High School in Lansing and Loras College in Dubuque and is employed as a Health and Physical Education Teacher at Audubon Elementary School in Dubuque. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Hempstead High School in Dubuque and Iowa State University in Ames and is employed as a Math Teacher at Hempstead High School in Dubuque.

Bob and Bonnie Wild of rural Lansing, parents of the bride-to-be, and Doug and Teresa Berg of Frankville, parents of the groom-to-be, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Bobbi Jo Wild of Lansing and Kollin Berg of Frankville.

The couple will exchange vows Saturday, August 25 with a ceremony to be held at the Wild family farm in rural Lansing. A reception will follow at the Waukon Banquet Center.

The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2015 graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelors degree in Dairy Production and Agriculture Leadership. She is employed as a Customer Service Agent at Upper Iowa Insurance Services in Waukon and is active with the family dairy farm.

The groom-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Postville High School and is employed at Schroeder Brothers Farms near Eitzen, MN. The couple will reside in rural Lansing.
 

Elyse Weinberg and Jared Laures of Iowa City wish to announce their engagement and wedding to take place August 4 at the Mayowood Stone Barn in Rochester, MN.

Parents of the bride-to-be are Lydie Weinberg and the late Bryan Weinberg of Gurnee, IL. Parents of the groom-to-be are June and Arnie Laures of Waukon.

The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL and a 2014 graduate of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree. She is a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and is a PhD graduate student in the University of Iowa’s Nursing Program.

The groom-to-be is a 2009 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Biology, Chemistry and Sustainability. He is employed as a Process Engineer at Integrated DNA Technologies in Coralville.

Bruce Jones of Waukon will be celebrating his 50th birthday August 1 with family and friends. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 303 West Street SW, Waukon, IA 52172.