Births

Vellemas welcome new member to family (01/18/12)
Neal and Laura Vellema of Harris, are the parents of a son, Henry Finn, born Jan. 10 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. He weighed 6 lbs, 11 oz. First time grandparents are Paul and Phyllis Vellema, Donna MacMillan, and William MacMillan. Great-Grandparents include Margaret Vander Veen of Sibley...

Moore family welcomes Evelyn Lucille (11/30/11)
Evelyn (Evie) Lucille Moore was born Nov. 3, 2011, to Jason and Millie Moore of Omaha, Neb. Proud grandparents are Rev. Dr. Bill Moore and Linda (Weik) Moore of Spirit Lake. Great-grandmother, and namesake, is Evelyn Weik of Spirit Lake. Evie joins her sister Zoe, 13 months...

Schaubs welcome new baby (10/19/11)
Alexander, 4 and Zac, 2, Schaub are excited to introduce their new brother, Oliver Henry born Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Oliver weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Their parents are Eric and Angie Schaub of Spirit Lake. Angie is a Realtor with DOWDEN-HINN REALTORS. Eric is with U.S. Bank. The grandparents are John and Kathleen Hinn of Spirit Lake, and Lynn and Sharon Schaub of Northwood. The great-grandparents are Bud Schaub and Dorothy Sherrard, all of Northwood...

Hill's welcome new member to family (06/08/11)
Todd and Janelle (Plantz) Hill of Ellsworth, are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Adalynne Charlene. She was born on April 20, 2011 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, weighing 7 pounds 13.5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Siblings Brittany Brim, 22; Brooklyn Hill, 20; and Aidan Hill, 4 were excited to welcome her home. ...

Thompson welcome Braelyn's arrival (06/01/11)
Eric and Brooke Thompson from Spirit Lake, announce the arrival of daughter Braelyn Nichole Thompson. Born May 20, 2011 at Spencer Hospital, she weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Scott & Teresa Loving of Albert City and Bruce & Lori Thompson of Jewell...

Martis welcome baby boy (05/04/11)
Curtis and Stacy Marti of Jenks, Okla., announce the birth of son Mitchell Quinn, born March 15, 2011. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Brother Max, 7, and sisters Adia, 5, and Sophia, 2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Don and Karolyn Kagan Marti of Arnolds Park and Lincoln, Neb. and M.R. and Christy Hershey of Coffeyville, Kan...

Caviness family announce birth of son, Isaac (04/20/11)
Baby boy Isaac Anthony Caviness was born March 28 at 10:27 a.m. at Saint Anthony Hospital in Carroll. He weighed 6 pounds 8 1/2 ounces and is 19 1/2 inches long. Parents are Nathan and Carrie (Thatcher) Caviness of Carroll. Big brother, Ethan is 22 months old. Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Mary Thatcher of Breda. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Carole Caviness of Spirit Lake...

Olivia Jane Holst (03/30/11)
Josh and Jennifer Holst of North Liberty are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Jane. She was born at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City at 5:33 a.m. Monday, March 14, weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches in length...

Overocker celebrates 60th birthday (03/30/11)
Roger Overocker's five daughters and their families would like you to help celebrate his birthday as he will be turning 80 years young on Wednesday, April 6. Birthday wishes may be sent to him at 2655 140th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360.

Evelyn Larsen card shower planned (03/16/11)
The family of Evelyn Larsen is announcing a card shower to mark her 87th birthday on March 29. Cards may be sent to Evelyn Larsen c/o WEL-Life 1819 23rd St. Apt 138 Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Don't blink--80 years goes faster than you think! (03/02/11)
Card Shower for Don Wheeler's 80th birthday on March 6th. Address: 1875 140th St Balaton, MN 56115

Bockman twins to celebrate 90th birthday (01/19/11)
Twins, Irene Gosch and Irving Bockman, will celebrate their 90th birthdays on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The family requests a card shower for them. Their addresses are: Irene and Irving grew up in Faith, S.D., where their father homesteaded. They rode horses and motorcycles and went to country school. ...

Langes welcome Tegan Lynn to family (11/17/10)
Matt and Jodi Lange of Spirit Lake became the proud parents of a 3 pound 15 ounce baby girl, Tegan Lynn on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Tegan's grandparents are Rod and Connie Lange of Spirit Lake and Bob and Suzi Epping of Sanborn, great-grandparents are Dean and Norma Seehusen of Pocahontas, Gwen and the late Orville Lange of Fonda, Agatha and the late Jack Epping of Sheldon and the late Gene and Carla Beckman of Sanborn...

Little Preemie (11/10/10)
The family of Alyssa Bainbridge wishes their "little preemie" a happy 18th birthday on Monday, Nov. 8.

Vande Hoefs welcome Brienna Lynn (11/03/10)
Troy and Sarah Vande Hoef of Ocheyedan would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Brienna Lynn on Aug. 1, 2010. Brie weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dave and Lori Stahly of Lake Park and Brian and Sandra Vande Hoef of Harris. Proud great-grandparents are Richard and Stella Stahly of Lake Park, Gerald and Joan Vander Meulen of Ocheyedan, and Richard and Harriet Vande Hoef of Sibley...

Meyer born Oct. 2 (10/20/10)
Evan Allen Meyer was born at 12:28 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, to Sara Wendt and Kyle Meyer of Milford. Evan weighed 9 lbs and was 20 and 3/4 inches. Congratulations are given to Sara and Kyle for a beautiful angel from Laura and Mike Paeper, Cathy and Jessica Meyer, Dana Wendt and Megan of Milford , Dwayne Meyer, Caroline and late Rodger Miller of Fostoria, Bill and Nellie Meyer of Sheldon, Cecilia Stevens of Sioux City, Ashley and Matt Cooke, Heath and Heather Miller of Spencer...

Moores welcome baby daughter (10/13/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fletcher Moore of Kansas City are proud to announce the birth of daughter Zoe Isabelle Moore, 5 lbs, 10 oz., 18.5 inches long. Zoe was born Oct. 2 in Kansas City. Grandparents are Linda (Weik) and Bill Moore, formerly of Fort Dodge, now in Spirit Lake; and Cesar and Lourdes Aragon of Toms River, N.J. Great-grandparents are Lucy A. Moore of Fort Dodge and Evelyn D. Weik of Spirit Lake...

Family welcomes Joseph David Alger (10/06/10)
Kyle and Lynette (Pawelk) Alger of Waconia, Minn., announce the birth of their son, Joseph David, who was born at 4:33 p.m. on Sept. 2, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia

Pettys welcome daughter (09/22/10)
Scott and Julie Petty of Spirit Lake are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter, Clara Elizabeth

Koenen celebrates 90th birthday (07/28/10)
Virginia Koenen, a former Wahpeton resident, will celebrate her 90th birthday, Thursday, August 5. Virginia and her late husband, Donald, lived on Waska Drive in Wahpeton from 1978 to 2005. Her three daughters and their families, including six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, invite you to share in this special occasion by sending cards and best wishes to Virginia at 2003 West 10th street, Spencer, IA 51301...

Happy 100th Birthday (06/30/10)
Irene Williamson celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Cards may be sent to Irene Williamson, Hilltop Care Center, 1912 Zenith, Spirit Lake, IA 51360.

Happy 100th Birthday (06/16/10)
Irene Williamson will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.

Walsh family welcomes twins (05/26/10)
Hanna Walsh is pleased to announce the arrival of her identical twin brothers, Caden Thomas and Colten Gordon

Cousins celebrate first birthdays (05/19/10)
Bryan and Joanie Bailey of Wahpeton returned recently from trips to Asheville, N.C., and Eagan, Minn. to help celebrate the first birthdays of their grandchildren, Makayla and Colin.

Roos family announces birth (05/19/10)
Adam and Krista Roos, of Milford, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Kathryn Grace Roos.

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