August 17, 2008

Stokely twins

Aaron and Morgandy Stokely of North Richland Hills, Texas, announce the birth of their twin girls, Elizabeth Faith Stokely and Samantha Noel Stokely, on Feb. 12 at HEB Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, Texas. Elizabeth weighed 4 pounds 15 ounces and was 18 inches long. Samantha weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. They have a big brother, Gage Andrew Stokely, who is 4 years old.

Grandparents are Daryl and Tammy Cushenbery of North Richland Hills, Texas. Great-grandparents are Helen Klein of Great Bend and the late Larry Klein and Robert and Bert Glanville, of Cottonwood Falls.

August 10, 2008

Sundahl baby boy

Shane and Wendy Sundahl of Chapman announce the birth of their son, Slade Edwin Sundahl, on July 28. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Kevin and Nancy Sundahl and Jon and ArNell Briel, all of Great Bend.

 

July 27, 2008

Parr baby girl

Eric and Reagan Parr announce the birth of their daughter, Maycee Raelyn Parr, on March 26 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has a big sister, Erika Parr, who is 8 years old.

Grandparents are Mike and Rhonda Shelton, Gary and Cindy Parr and Kevin and Jami Miller, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Elmer and Marvella Becker, Joyce Shelton and the late Raymond Shelton, Ila Parr, Art and Sue Jaske, and Billie Symank, all of Great Bend; Jim and Elsie Beakey of Adolphus, Ky.; Chuck and Jody Miller of Haysville; and the late Harlen and Mary Parr.

July 13, 2008

Riley/Clark twin daughters

Austin Riley and Angel Clark announce the birth of their twin daughters, Tessa Rhea Ann Riley and Trista Dawn Riley, on May 13 at the Hutchinson Hospital. Tessa weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long and Trista weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long. They have a 22-month-old brother, Chanler.

Grandparents are Dusty and Cheryl Clark of Ellinwood, Wendy Blume of Larned, and Doran Margheim of Hoisington. Great-grandparents are Everett and Retha Graber of Hutchinson, Sharon Rollings of Phoenix, Ariz., the late Rudy and Martha Margheim and the late Doug and Valta Clark.

 

June 22, 2008

Krier-Young baby boy

Spencer Young III and Leah Krier of Chapel Hill, N.C., announce the birth of their son, Jackson Spencer Young, on April 14 at Duke Durham Regional hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. He has three brothers, Michael, 21, and Kevin and Ryan, 19.

Grandparents are Roger and Linda Krier of Great Bend and Edna Mae Young of New York and the late Spencer Clifford Young II. Great-grandparents are Anne Klug of Odin and the late Leo L. Klug and the late Bernard and Marilyn Krier.

June 15, 2008

McHenry baby boy

Ryan and Amber McHenry announce the birth of their son, Rylan Alexander McHenry, on April 25. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He has a 3-year-old sister, Autumn.

Grandparents are Martin and Iris House and Wendi Sineway, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparent is Charlotte Watkins of Great Bend.

June 8, 2008

Birzer baby girl

Cole and Karah Birzer of Hoisington announce the birth of their daughter, Clair Annmarie Birzer, on Jan. 9 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has a big brother, Caleb Alan Birzer, who is 2 years old.

Grandparents are Stephen and Janice Birzer of Ellinwood and Steve and Tammie Yeakley of Hoisington. Great-grandparents are Jack and Bernita Clair and Jerome and Mildred Birzer, all of Ellinwood, and Alvena Rockwell and Gary and Maureen Yeakley, all of Hoisington.

Rugan baby boy

Gene and Karen Rugan announce the birth of their son, Christopher Allen Rugan, on May 6 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He weighed 9 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has a big sister, Haley Marie Rugan, 27 months.

Grandparents are Ronald and Sharon Rugan of Ellinwood and Bill and Norma Kuhn of Great Bend. Great-grandparent is Bertha Kuhn of Great Bend. A great-great-grandparent is Sophie Miller of Ellinwood.

Heath baby boy

Dan and Kimberly Heath of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Quinton Daniel Heath, on May 11 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long.

He was born on Mother's Day and shares his birthday with his mom. He has three siblings, Kary, 12, Ashtin, 9, and Patrick, 6.

Grandparents are Charles and Marilyn Haynes of Great Bend and Dave and Myrna Heath of Wichita. Great-grandmother is Rita Seidel of Wichita.

June 1, 2008

Andrasek baby girl

Joe and Jessie (Rios) Andrasek announce the birth of their daughter, Jadisyn Jo Andrasek, on Feb. 19 in Hays. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. She has a big brother, Jonathan Andrew Andrasek, who is 17.

Grandparents are Elke Andrasek of Great Bend and the late Joe Andrasek, Randy and Cristy Suchy of Great Bend, and Mike and Mirda Rios of Kate, Texas. Great-grandparents are the late Al and Marcie Suchy, Lucky and Peg Moorhead of Hastings, Neb., and Leo Rocha of Great Bend and the late Elli Rocha.

Rogers baby boy

Chad and Bobbie Jo Rogers, of Holyrood, announce the birth of their son, Callun Michael Rogers, on March 25 at Salina Regional Health Center. He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Anthony Lamia Sr. and Robie Lewallen, both of Holyrood, and Phillip and Dianne Rogers of Lorraine. Great-grandparents are Bob and Ellen Langston of Holyrood, Martin Hochman Jr., of Ellsworth, Mildred Gillett of Red Cloud, Neb., and Phillip Rogers of Beaver City, Neb.

Antle baby boy

Carl and Amy Antle of Newton announce the birth of their son, Ryan James Antle, on April 29. He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

His grandmother is Janey Warren of Great Bend.

May 25, 2008

Brown baby boy

Clint and Miranda Brown announce the birth of their son, Kellen Michael Brown, on April 10 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 4 pounds 11 ounces and was 16 inches long. He has a 6-year-old big brother, Bryce Brown.

Grandparents are Rick Christopher and Alina and Greg Hinson and Cecil and Odessa Brown, all of Great Bend. Great-grandmother is Jeanetta Deutsch of Great Bend.

Postlethwaite baby boy

Joel and Jeri Postlethwaite announce the birth of their son, Jace Arlon Postlethwaite, on May 1 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Jerry and Debbie Postlethwaite of Great Bend and Dale and Yvonne Mitchell of Omaha, Neb. Great-grandparents are Arlon and Eleanora Postlethwaite, Jean Ewing and Jack and Lee Messick, all of Great Bend; George and Ruby Mitchell of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; and Jenny Alefs of Hoisington.

Rossman baby boy

Jason and Mary Rossman, of Hoisington, announce the birth of their son, Brody Allan Rossman, on April 21 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are George and Donna Haffner of Park and Verlyn and Kathy Rossman of Albert. Great-grandparents are Jim and Betty Rossman of Albert and Ruth Axman of Hoisington.

Parr baby girl

Jason and Rebecca Parr of Kansas City, Mo., announce the birth of their daughter, Adelynn Avery Parr, on March 6 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. She weighed 5 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Mitch and Jennifer Webster, Gary and Cindy Parr and Kevin and Jamie Miller, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Harold and Virginia Langrehr, Art and Sue Jaske and Billie Symank, all of Great Bend; Chuck and Jody Miller of Haysville; Marvin Webster of Larned and the late Elizabeth Webster; Ila Parr and the late Harlan Parr; and the late Don and Mary Staab.

Smith baby girl

Dustin and Amanda Smith announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Marie Smith, on March 10 at Hays Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Charles and Janice Moore of Otis and Don and Pam Smith of Olmitz. Great-grandparents are Vyrl and Earlene Warren of Pierceville and Maurice and Norma Smith of Great Bend.

May 18, 2008

Weathers baby boy

Kristopher and Laurie Weathers announce the birth of their son, Mason Urban Weathers, on May 6 at the Women's Center in Dodge City. He weighed 9 pounds 2.8 ounces and was 21 inches long. He has a brother, Nicholas James Weathers, who is 6 years old.

Grandparents are Sally Buckman of Macksville, Ron Weathers of Red River, N.M., and Virginia and J.R. Romero of Taos, N.M. Great-grandparents are Leroy and Juanita Weathers.

Postlethwaite baby boy

Joel and Jeri Postlethwaite announce the birth of their son, Jace Arlon Postlethwaite, on May 1 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Jerry and Debbie Postlethwaite of Great Bend and Dale and Yvonne Mitchell of Omaha, Neb. Great-grandparents are Arlon and Eleanora Postlethwaite of Great Bend, George and Ruby Mitchell of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Jack and Lee Messick of Great Bend and Jenny Alefs of Hoisington.

May 11, 2008

Satterlee baby girl

Mike and Shayla Satterlee announce the birth of their daughter, Ashlyn Grace Satterlee on April 7 at Mercy Hospital in Manhattan. She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Rosie Meier and Larry Teichman, both of Great Bend, and Don and Dee Satterlee of Salina. Great-grandparents are Marie Meier of Hoxie and Marcie Satterlee of Macksville.

Thomas baby girl

Michael and Shelva Thomas announce the birth of the daughter, Phoebe Mandara Thomas, on March 20 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has a 2-year-old big sister, Sophie Samara Thomas.

Maternal grandparents are Candi Harringa of Des Moines, Iowa, and Stan Slifer of Joplin, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Sheena Thomas of Great Bend. Maternal great-grandparents are Stan and Patricia Slifer of Spavinaw, Okla. Paternal great-grandmother is Patty Thomas of Great Bend.

May 4, 2008

Myers baby girl

William and Sarah (Smith) Myers of Hutchinson announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Elizabeth Myers, on March 29. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Vance and Susan Smith of Larned. Paternal grandparents are Verlon and Marilyn Myers of Lawrence. Maternal great-grandparents are Mary Lou Smith of Larned and the late Virgil Smith and the late Andy and Maudie Seeman. Paternal great-grandparents are W.E. and Alietha Beckman and Lee Myers, all of Lawrence, and the late Merle Myers.

Daubert baby girl

Troy and Michelle Daubert announce the birth of their daughter, Megyn Marie, on Feb. 28 at the Hutchinson Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. She has a brother, Evan, 8 and Miya, 4.

Grandparents are Charlie and Jan Brown and Bernie and Judy Rabenseifner, all of Great Bend, and the late Marvin Daubert. Great-grandparents are Marie Brown of Denver, Colo., V. Daubert of Otis and Alvera Tinkel of Great Bend.

Lindsay twin baby boys

Larry and Sara Lindsay, of Eudora, announce the birth of their twin sons, Kent and Kade Lindsay. Kent William and Kade Ryan were born on Feb. 18, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence. Kent weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Kade weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. They have an older sister, Makenna, 4.

Grandparents are Larry and Lana Lindsay of Great Bend, Rick and Elizabeth Langdon of DeSoto and Lonnie and Melinda Bartlett of Corpus Christi, Texas. Great-grandparents are Myron and Ruth Bartlett of Paradise, Ken and Ruth Phillips and Evelyn Steinle, all of Russell, Lois Lindsay of Lucas and Ed and Marilyn Opat of Lindsborg.

April 27, 2008

Oetken baby girl

Glen and Julie Oetken announce the birth of their daughter, Karlee Rae Oetken, on Oct. 23 at the Olathe Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

She has an 11-year-old brother, Christopher Jordan Oetken, and a 6-year-old sister, Olivia Marie Oetken.

Grandparents are Gerald and Karen Oetken of Larned and Ron and Sheila Price of La Cygne. Great-grandparents are Meta Oetken of Great Bend, Pat Christenson of Miami, Okla., and Benny Swango of Independence.

April 20, 2008

Finnigan baby boy

Gwen and Tristan Finnigan announce the birth of their son, Swen Tristan Cole Finnigan Jr. (T.C.) on April 18 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He weighed 7 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has a big sister, 5-year-old Isabel Loyce Lynn Finnigan.

Grandparents are Gaylen and Vickie Clawson and Phil and Loyce Finnigan, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Dee Pelster of Great Bend, Lyda Finnigan of DelNort, Colo., and Shirley Arnel of Pawnee Rock.

April 13, 2008

Ellison twin baby girls

Joel and Deborah Ellison announce the birth of their twin girls, Lila Joelee Ellison and Logan Josephine Ellison on Feb. 18 at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, Colo. Lila weighed 4 pounds 3 ounces and Logan weighed 3 pounds 11 ounces.

Grandparents are Ryan and Ruth Van Pelt and Anita Ellison, all of Great Bend and John and Phyllis Ellison of Alan, Texas.

Juno baby boy

Eric and Stephanee Juno of Otis announce the birth of their son, Kelson Gage, on March 10. He weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has a 2-year-old big brother, Eston.

Grandparents are Don DeWald and Shelly DeWald of Otis and Bernard and Bev Juno of Bison. Great-grandparents are Lorraine DeWald and Edward and Evelyn Juno, all of Otis, and Evelyn Gilchrist of Bison.

DiLoreto baby boy

Dan and Tasha DiLoreto announce the birth of their son, Daniel James DiLoreto at the Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed 10 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. He has two siblings, McKenzie King, 8, and Lexus King, 4.

Grandparents are Shirley Sell of Kissee Mills, Mo., and Doug and Shelly Shelton of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Stan and Betty Freeman and Joyce Shelton, all of Great Bend, Budjo and Arletta Detherage of Meriam Woods, Mo., and the late Raymond Shelton. Great-great-grandparent is Daisy Detherage of Altus, Ark.

April 6, 2008

Siemsen baby boy

Patrick and Erin Siemsen of Holyrood announce the birth of their son, Rylan Patrick Siemsen on Jan. 7 at Salina Regional Health Center. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Dennis and Teri Zink of Bushton and Steve and Sherry Siemsen of Holyrood. Great-grandparents are JoAnn Broadbooks of Topeka and Bob and Judy Siemsen of Holyrood.

McCullum baby girl

David McCullum, formerly of Great Bend and Amanda Burg announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Louise McCullum on March 2 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has three siblings, Alexis Burg, 11, Montana Linden, 6, and Katie Linden, 5.

Grandparents are John and Carolyn Burg of Omaha, Will and Joyce Stout and Robert McCullum, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Oleta Conrow of Wichita and the late Tommie Conrow, Mary Louise McCullum of Newton and the late Richard McCullum.

March 30, 2008

DiLoreto baby boy

Dan and Tasha DiLoreto of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Daniel James DiLoreto, on Jan. 8 at the Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. He has two sisters, McKenzie King, 8, and Lexus King, 4, both of Great Bend.

Grandparents are Doug and Shelly Shelton of Great Bend and Shirley Sell of Kissee Mills, Mo. Great-grandparents are Budjo and Arletta Detherage of Meriam Woods, Mo., and great-great grandparent is Daisy Detherage of Arkansas.

Bahr baby girl

Bill and Rachelle Bahr of Manhattan announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Margaret, on March 7. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. She has two sisters, Ella, 7 and Ava, 4.

Grandparents are Darwin and Fran Siefkes of Great Bend and Marvin and Jane Bahr of Overland Park. Great-grandparents are Esther Haffner of Hoxie and Hilda Siefkes of Hudson.

Titsworth baby boy

William and Lori Titsworth of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Landon Michael on Feb. 12. He weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Janice Riedlinger of Dodge City and the late Donald Riedlinger and Edgar Titsworth of Great Bend and the late Naomi Titsworth.

Hoyt baby girl

Glen and Holly Hoyt of La Crosse announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Ann, on March 4 at Hays Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a three-year-old brother, Austin.

Grandparents are Lester and Glenda Hoyt of Ottawa and John and Shawn Brack of La Crosse. Great-grandparents are Glen and Helen Beebe of Cheney and Marie Brack of La Crosse.

March 16, 2008

Pfannenstiel baby girl

Adam and Clista Pfannenstiel announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Lynn Pfannenstiel, on March 5, in Lee’s Summit, Mo. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has a foster brother, Jacob, age 6.

Grandparents are Larry and Sharon Kubitscheck, of Great Bend, and Linus and Debbie Pfannenstiel, of Damar. God-parents are Sean and Raechel Manley, of Ellinwood.

Moshier baby girl

John and Michelle Moshier of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Jocelyn Kaye Moshier, on March 1. She weighed 8 pounds 1 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

She was welcomed home by siblings Anthony and Johnelle Moshier.

Grandparents are Butch and Toni Schneweis of Hoisington and Hutch and Sandy Moshier of Tonganoxie.

Penner baby boy

Christopher and Kelli Penner announce the birth of their son, Phillip James Penner, on Jan. 19 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Robert and Linda Penner and Pamela Reser, all of Ellinwood. Great-grandparents are Iris Burns of Ellinwood and Robert and Joanne Penner of Lincoln, Neb.

March 2, 2008

Vasquez baby girl

Justin and Jaime Vasquez announce the birth of their daughter, Miley Marie Vasquez, on Jan. 30 in Fresno, Calif. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Marty and Kim Steinert of Great Bend, Lew Sr. and Julie Vasquez and Pete and Rhonda Yauk, all of Paxton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Vernon and Geneva Steinert and Wallace and Murietta Tiede, all of Great Bend, Sol and Thelma Buettgenbach of Hutchinson, Phillip and Betty Vasquez and Harry Goosey, all of North Platte, Neb.

Heine baby girl

Jeff and Ann Heine announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Marie Heine, on Jan. 9 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has three siblings, Kiley Heine, 10, Trae Wineinger, 8, and Branden Heine, 5.

Grandparents are Pat and Rhonda Wineinger and Ron and Wanda Heine, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Herman and Norma Fischer of St. John, Dorothy Doty of Great Bend, Alice Wineinger of Belleville and the late Ross Wineinger.

February 24, 2008

Soeken baby girl

Adam and Kylee Soeken announce the birth of their daughter, Allie BeeMarie Soeken, on Jan. 25 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Grandparents are Kevin and Vicki Larson of Olathe and Steve and Janene Soeken of Ellinwood. Great-grandparents are Jo Davidson of Eureka, Ske and Mary Alice Skelton of Larned and Myrtle Larson of Quinter.

February 17, 2008

Heilman baby boy

Carl and Sheri Heilman announce the birth of their son, Maximus Otis Heilman, on Jan. 8 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

He has two sisters, Brooke Anne Heilman, 16, and Alissa Roi Heilman, 14, and a brother, Scott Benjamin Heilman, 4.

Grandparents are Marianne Vigen of Cedar Raids, Iowa, and the late Otis Vigen and Dave and Anne Sextro of Belmond, Iowa.

February 10, 2008

Madden baby girl

Brad and Kristen Madden of Arvada, Colo., announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Sue Madden, on Dec. 30, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colo. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Logan, age 2.

Grandparents are Ed and Karen Crosby of Pawnee Rock and Jerry Madden of Arvada. Great-grandparents are Betty Fleske of Larned, Betty Crosby of Great Bend and Dwight and Betty Shea of Wheatridge, Colo.

Boor baby boy

Glenn and Cortney Boor announce the birth of their son, Gavin Carter, born on Nov. 10. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Tom and Donna Manwarren and Larry and Doreen Boor, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Don and Fern Dolezal of Great Bend, Dale Manwarren of Hutchinson and Matt Boor of Hoisington.

February 3, 2008

Larkin baby girl

Michael and Stacey Larkin, of Manhattan, announce the birth of their daughter, Sierra Mary Rose, on Jan. 5 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka. She weighed 1 pound 10 ounces and was 13 inches long. She is welcomed home by her sister, Mikayla Larkin.

Maternal grandparents are Roger and Cheryl Matthews of Milford, and Don and Margie Cornelius of Independence, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Bruce and Judy Larkin of Baileyville. Paternal great-grandmothers are Elizabeth Larkin and Hilda Bergman, both of Seneca.

January 27, 2008

Eastland/Allen baby boy

Julie Lynn Eastland and Micheal Allen of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Adam Micheal, on Jan. 13. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces. He has a sister, Margo, who is 2 1/2 years old.

Grandparents are Allen Eastland and Pam Morris of Lawrence, Gary and Kittie Umscheid of Basehor and Mark and Debi Howard of Olathe. Great-grandparents are Frances Eastland of Spring Hill, and Loretta Umscheid and Warren and JoAnn Bayer, all of Manhattan.