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.
December 9, 2007
Peck baby boy
Aaron and Michelle Peck announce the birth of their son Noah Preston Peck on Oct. 19 at Salina Regional Health Center. He weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has a sister, Adia Grace Peck ,who is 18 months old.
Grandparents are Rick and Tina Hiss of Great Bend and Bob and Cindy Peck of Salina. Great-grandparents are Elsena Bender of Great Bend and the late Hubert Bender and Elward and JoAnn Hiss of Great Bend and great-great-grandparents are the late Gus and Bonnie Reed, Lucy Peck of Salina and the late Bill Peck .
Dahl baby girl
Bryan and Kelly (Haynes) Dahl of Overland Park announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsey Bryanna Dahl, on Sept. 24 at Shawnee Mission Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long.
Grandparents are Chuck and Marilyn Haynes of Great Bend, and Larry and Karen Dahl of Overland Park.
Ensley baby girl
Trae and Dawn Ensley of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Eden Glee Ensley on Nov. 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces.
She is welcomed home by her brother Ashton and sister Hayden. Grandparents are Darrell and Arlene Keener of Olmitz and Kevin and Tammy Ensley of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Gwen Dreher of Great Bend and Garland Ensley of Great Bend and the late Evaleigh Ensley.
December 2, 2007
McMullen baby girl
Dean and Sandy McMullen of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylea Sue, on Nov. 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She was 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Kaylea has three brothers, Skyler Dean of the home, Joel of Indiana and Jeff of Olathe and one sister, Heather of Stillwater, Okla. Her grandmother is Sylvia Gilmore of Great Bend.
November 18, 2007
Legleiter baby girl
Brian and Sari Legleiter of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Adelaide Marie Legleiter, on Oct. 25 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has a three-year-old sister, Leah Isabel Legleiter.
Grandparents are Rick and Laura Biles of Russell and Dale and Dotty Legleiter of Hays. Great-grandparents are Norma Fink of Russell, Helen Legleiter of Hays and Ralph and Millie Windholz of Victoria.
November 11, 2007
Thomas baby boy
Jason and Melinda Thomas of Sterling announce the birth of their son, Cale Robert, on Oct. 18 at the Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Bob and Lynn Royer of Sterling, Pam Thomas and Steve Thomas, both of Pratt, and Jerry Rowe of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Bob and Eloise Campbell of Sterling, Lucille Clark and Don Clark both of Great Bend, Bill and Marie Thomas of Claflin, Helen Rowe of Park City and Ron Rowe of Wichita.
October 21, 2007
Stalcup baby girl
Rachel and Dustin Rhoads of Tonganoxie announce the birth of their son, Gavin Dean, on Sept. 21. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. He has a brother Dustin, 5, and a sister Mikayla, 3.
Grandparents are Larry and Cindy Kirchgassner of Larned and Greg and Cindy Rhoads of Fort Collins, Colo. Maternal great-grandparents are Glenna Taylor of Great Bend and Gary Taylor of Haviland. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rhoads of Norwich and Joie Hall of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Lois Brewster of Milton.
Rhoads baby boy
Barry and Daphne Stalcup of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedi Renee, on Sept. 27. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Kevin and Diane Stalcup of Great Bend, Cliff and Pam Corkins of Hutchinson, Annette Merlau of Hoisington and Rondy Merlau of Wichita.
October 14, 2007
Mitchell baby girl
Scott and Maria Mitchell announce the birth of their daughter, Paige Marie Mitchell, on Sept. 22 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a two-year-old brother, Ethan Michael.
Grandparents are Dale and Yvonne Mitchell of Omaha, Neb., Jerry and Renita Johnson of Great Bend and the late Luz "Paco" Martinez. Great-grandparents are George and Ruby Mitchell of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Jack and Lee Messick of Great Bend and the late Roy H. Miller.
Hekele baby boy
Beau and Char Hekele announce the birth of their son, Aiden Van Hekele, on July 5 at the Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has a 10-year-old sister, Brooklyn Hekele.
Grandparents are Diane Reser of Ellinwood, Charley Hoffsmith of Great Bend and Joe and Tina Hekele of Odin. Great-grandfather is Joe Hekele of Odin.
Flick baby boy
Daniel and Meagan Flick announce the birth of their son, Drew Thomas Flick, on May 27 at Newman's Regional Health in Emporia. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Doug and Shirley Flick and David and LaDonna Slaughter. Great-grandparents are Vernon and Betty McCord and Abram and Imogene Goodwin. Uncle is Ryan Flick and aunt is Amanda Slaughter of Garden City.
October 7, 2007
Halgunseth baby girl
Robbie Halgunseth and Julie Anderson announce the birth of their daughter, Karma Raelyn Halgunseth, on Aug. 26 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18.3 inches long.
Grandparents are Michelle and Oliver Melloway of Derby, and Brian Halgunseth and Jim and Susan Anderson, all of Wichita. Great-grandparents are Ed and Florence Halgunseth of Wichita, John Alsup of Ellinwood and the late Nina Alsup.
August 12, 2007
Sunderland baby boy
David Sunderland and Angie Schwartz announce the birth of their son Dawson Michael Sunderland on Aug. 7 at Rice County Hospital in Lyons. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 5/8 inches long. He has an 8-year-old sister, Shelbee Joan Miller.
Grandparents are Mick and Deana Doll of Raymond, Rod Schwartz of Ellinwood, Janet and Tom Hardin of Sarasota, Fla., and John and Janice Sunderland of La Placitas, N.M. Great-grandparents are Rheinard and Joan Schwartz of Chase, the late Louis and Norinne Hershey and the late Mary Martin.
Saffa baby boy
Eli and Jami Saffa announce the birth of their son Collin Kent Saffa on June 26 at the Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed home by Keeley, who is six years old. Grandparents are Greg Saffa and Anita Stos and Gilbert and Judy Scheuerman, all of Great Bend, and Niki Cotton of Ellinwood. Great-grandparents are Dovie Cotton, Maurice and Evelyn Klepper, all of Ellinwood, Alma Scheuerman of Great Bend and the late Gilbert Scheuerman.
July 29, 2007
Brack baby boy
Landon and Amanda Brack announce the birth of their son, Austin Landon Brack on July 7 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 18 inches long. He has a two year old brother, Alek Larry Brack.
Grandparents are Larry and Debby Steffan of Chase, and Hank and Diane Effertz and Keith Brack, all of Great Bend. Great grandparents are Shirley Schmidt of Chase and Betty Ferrel and Esther Brack, both of Great Bend.
Rueger baby boy
John and Carrie Rueger of Lenexa, announce the birth of their son, Alexander James Rueger on April 18 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Gene and Arlene Zorn of Great Bend and Kathie Rueger of Beattie, and the late Maj. General James Rueger.
July 22, 2007
Magee baby girl
Nathan and Kristy (Koelsch) Magee of Southgate, Mich., announce the birth of their daughter, Ainslee Victoria Magee, on June 14, at Dearborn, Mich. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Ron and Debbie Koelsch of Great Bend, and Dick and Patty Magee of Fort Scott. Great-grandparents are June Koelsch of Great Bend and the late Victor Koelsch, Vince and Marge Bauman of Shawnee, Leon and Shirley Culbertson, and Charles and Darlene Magee all of Fort Scott. Great-great-grandmother is Jennie Fanshier of Great Bend.
Froetschner baby boy
Lynn and Katrina (Soellner) Froetschner, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., announce the birth of their son Rhys Lynn Froetschner on June 17 at Lake Forest, Ill. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Shirley Soellner of Goodland and the late Bob Soellner, Vicki and Brad Schmitt of Great Bend and the late Phil Froetschner. Great-grandparents are Martha Daniels of Hays, Coletta Soellner of Goodland, Georganna Froetschner of Kansas City, Dave and Marilyn Warkentine of Newton and Kay Schmitt of Great Bend.
July 15, 2007
Schroeder baby boy
Gary and Tamiko Schroeder announce the birth of Trace Creed Schroeder on April 23 at Central Kansas Medical Center St. Joseph Campus in Great Bend. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has a sister, Megan D. Schroeder, who is six years old.
Grandparents are Howard and Tina Schroeder of Wichita and the late Harriet Schroeder, and Ralph and Peggy Carson of Minneapolis.
July 8, 2007
Froetschner baby boy
Lynn and Katrina (Soellner) Froetschner, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., announce the birth of their son, Rhys Lynn Froetschner, on June 17 at Lake Forest, Ill. He weighed seven pounds, eight ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Shirley Soellner of Goodland and the late Phil Soellner, Vicki and Brad Schmitt of Great Bend and the late Phil Froetschner. Great-grandparents are Martha Daniels of Hays, Coletta Soellner of Goodland, Georganna Froetschner of Kansas City, Dave and Marilyn Warkentine of Newton and Kay Schmitt of Great Bend.
Wahlmeier baby boy
Jesse and Karyl Wahlmeier announce the birth of their son, Keaton Christopher Wahlmeier, on April 19 at Hutchinson Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has a sister, Kaylin Marie Wahlmeier, who is one year old.
Grandparents are Kay Krouse of Great Bend, Steve Krouse of Phoenix, Ariz., Glen and Kathy Hertel and Brian Wahlmeier, all of Ellinwood. Great-grandparents are Jerome and Mildred Birzer of Ellinwood, Agnes Wahlmeier of Jennings and CW and Betty Krouse of South Bend, Ind.
Unruh baby girl
Elba and Ann Unruh announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Elan Unruh, on April 21 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Bill and Cinda Unruh of Salina and Don and Janice Kearn of Morrowville. Great-grandparents are Dean and Jean Kearn of Washington, the late Earl and Mary Decker, the late Paul and Millie Campbell and the late Dean and Nancye Unruh.
Gebhardt baby boy
Mitch and Angie Gebhardt of Lincoln announce the birth of their son, Grady Charles Gebhardt, on May 31 at Salina Regional Health Center. He weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long. He has three brothers, Jaxon, four years old, and Luke and Jacob, both two years old.
Grandparents are Jim and Rita Klug of Hoisington and Gerry and Judy Gebhardt of Ellsworth.
June 24, 2007
Somers baby boy
Chad and Shannon Somers announce the birth of their son, Ethan Patrick Somers, on April 30 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. He has a sister, Ellyson Dianne Somers, who is 2 1/2 years old.
Grandparents are Dennis and Dianne Call of Great Bend and Les and Jeanie Yung of Arkansas City. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Mary Ann Bertels of Nortonville and Curtice Call of Forsyth, Mo.
Dody baby boy
Jason Dody and Tamara Cates-Dody of Claflin announce the birth of their son, Paxton Robert Dody on May 8 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Grandparents are Bob and Alvita Cates of Claflin, Ginger Dody of Emporia, and Terry Dody and Deb Scott of Branson, Mo. Great-grandparents are Laura Tinkel of Claflin and the late Albert Tinkel, Thelma Cates of Claflin, and the late V.E. Cates, Don and Betty Dody of Newton, and Elaine Fulton of Strong City.
Shives baby girl
Darrell and Ambreah Shives announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Mae Shives, on May 7 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Jarrett Lynn.
Grandparents are Ron and Nancy Shives of Hoisington and Fred and Tavanna Pesicka of Otis. Great-grandparents are Janice Coker and Lynn and Clemintine Shives of Hoisington and Eunice Lampe of Jetmore.
June 17 , 2007
Stuhlsatz baby boy
Chris and Julie (Dema) Stuhlsatz, of Great Bend, announce the birth of their son, Trent Logan at Via Christi St. Joseph’s Hospital on May 22. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by his brother Tyler.
Grandparents are Robert and Carol Dema of Great Bend and Donald and Vivian Stuhlsatz of Wichita. Great-grandmother is Caroline Stuhlsatz of Cheney.
May 20, 2007
Cecil baby boy
Dr. Christopher and Jill (Dema) Cecil of Albuquerque, N.M., announce the birth of their son Chaney Thomas Cecil on April 3 at the University of New Mexico Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.
His grandparents are Robert and Carol Dema of Great Bend and Iran Cecil of Limbered, Ill. He was named for his late great-grandparents, John and Betty Chaney and his late grandfather, Dr. Thomas Cecil.
May 13, 2007
Feist baby girl
Dan and Kelly Feist of Great Bend announce the birth of their daughter, Kara Linn on April 27. She weighed 8 pounds 13 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Kyler, age 4.
Grandparents are Darwin and Fran Siefkes of Great Bend, Don and Rita Feist of Ellinwood and the late Carma Feist. Great-grandparents are Esther Haffner of Hoxie, Hilda Siefkes of Hudson and Margaret Feist of Ellinwood.
May 6, 2007
Nicholson baby boy
Mike and Tammy Nicholson of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Ben William Nicholson. Born at Central Kansas Medical Center on Feb. 3, he weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Welcoming him home are two big brothers Ryan and Drew, and a big sister, Addy Lynn.
Grandparents are Karen Nicholson of Great Bend, Bill and Pattie Nicholson of Hoisington, Pam Lough of Arkansas City, and Jon Lough of McCall, Idaho. Great-grandparents are E.W. and Catherine Trussell of Ponca City, Okla., the late Nina Nicholson and the late Jean Lough.
Ensley baby boy
Scott and Lindsey Ensley of Dodge City, announce the birth of their son, Blaine Scott Ensley on March 26 at Western Plains Women's Medical Center in Dodge City. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Lewis and Dennie DeWitt and Kevin and Tammy Ensley, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are the late Margie and Dennis Short, the late Katie and Fred DeWitt, Gwen and Marvin Dreher of Great Bend, the late Marvin Strayer, Garb Ensley of Great Bend and the late Evalee Ensley.
Herrman baby boy
James and Lindsey Creamer announce the birth of their daughter, Jamison Riley Creamer, on April 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her 6 year old sister Bailey Nicole Creamer.
Grandparents are Roxie Edwards of Great Bend, Jimie and Bill Whitesell of Blue Rapids, and Robert Creamer of McKune. Great grandparents are Cletus and Delores Uhrich of Great Bend and Zelma Dunlap of Pittsburg.
Creamer baby girl
James and Lindsey Creamer announce the birth of their daughter, Jamison Riley Creamer, on April 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her 6 year old sister Bailey Nicole Creamer.
Grandparents are Roxie Edwards of Great Bend, Jimie and Bill Whitesell of Blue Rapids, and Robert Creamer of McKune. Great grandparents are Cletus and Delores Uhrich of Great Bend and Zelma Dunlap of Pittsburg.
April 22, 2007
Newsome baby boy
Kevin and Theresa Newsome of Great Bend announce the birth of their son, Elijah Cole on April 9. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His brothers and sisters include Jeff, 23, Joshua, 19, Jenna, 15, Jessica, 13 and the late Amanda Newsome.
Grandparents are Lois Witt of Great Bend, Robert Witt of Larned, the late Norman E. Newsome and the late Arlene Newsome. Great-grandparent is Edna Heflin of Cunningham.
Karst baby boy
Shari and Tim Karst announce the birth of their son, Cody Allen, on March 4 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Doris and Allen Karst and Beth and Don Paden, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Mae and Leonard Karst of Great Bend.
April 15, 2007
Weseloh baby boy
Kalesha and Adam Weseloh of Ulysses announce the birth of their son Kaden Randal on March 26 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Donald and Janet Weseloh of Sylvan Grove and Toni and Bill Mantey of Pratt and the late Randal Troyer. Great-grandparents are Janet Graven of Pratt, Robert and Judy Graven of Cunningham, Fred and Karen Troyer of Ellinwood and Walter and Gertrude Weseloh of Lincoln.
Manwarren baby boy
Tyler Manwarren and Chelsea Petersen announce the birth of their son, Tayden James Manwarren on March 22 at Hays Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Tom and Donna Manwarren of Great Bend and Clark and Valerie Petersen of Manhattan. Great-grandparents are Don and Fern Dolezal of Great Bend, Dale and Ruth Manwarren of Hutchinson, Dave and Nancy Applegate of Winterset, Iowa, Sylvia Austin of Salina and Allen Petersen of Cañon City, Colo.
April 8, 2007
Dietz baby girl
T.J. and Denise Dietz of Eudora announce the birth of their daughter, Malia Nicole, on Dec. 28 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Kenneth and Rhonda Penka and Delane and Lana Dietz, all of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Darrell and Colleen Rexwinkle, Ed and Evelyn Penka, Lila Bowman and Don Schamaun, all of Great Bend, and the late John and Alvina Dietz.
Fyler baby girl
Christopher and Jennifer Fyler announce the birth of their daughter Baylie Marie Fyler on Feb. 7 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. She has a three-year-old sister, JoDe LaRae Friedly.
Grandparents are Roger D. and Joree Friedly of Hoisington, Ron and Beth Fyler of Olmitz and Paul and Karen Lambert of Gillette, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Larry Mohler and Mildred Fyler of Larned, Joe and Iree Boyter of Green Valley, Ariz., and Marian Miller of Albert.
Westmoreland baby boy
Brian and Kristie Westmoreland of Plano, Texas, announce the birth of their son, Brett Parker, on March 3. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Payton, 2.
Paternal grandparents are David and Cindy Westmoreland of Greensboro, N.C. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Shirley Forney of Hesston and the late Johnnie Bolen. Paternal great-grandparents are Ron and Emarita Leitner of Greensboro.
April 1, 2007
Knepper baby boy
Cody and Jenni (Feist) Knepper announce the birth of their son, Brody Michael Knepper on March 13 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He weighed 6 lbs. and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Greg and Sharon Feist of Great Bend and Mike and Pixie Knepper of Clay Center. Great grandparents are Melvin and Frankie Kaiser of Great Bend and Fred, Kate Feist of Ellinwood, Henrietta Mounts and Vivian Tripp, both of Clay Center.
March 25, 2007
Soukup baby girl
Richard and Nikki Soukup announce the birth of their daughter, Layne Elizabeth Soukup, on Jan. 15 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long.
She has two siblings, Addaline "Addie," 9, and Sydney, 6, and Kellan, stillborn on Feb. 13, 2004.
Grandparents are Ken and Diana Roberts of Great Bend and Pat and Ernie Soukup of rural Wilson. Great-grandparents are Ann Cole, Lila Bowman and Don Schamaun, all of Great Bend, Mary Soukup of Wilson, and the late Calvin Roberts, Adeline Soukup, Edward Soukup and Leonard Soukup.
March 18, 2007
Burton baby boy
Rebecca Burton of Larned announces the birth of her son Aiden Scott Burton on Feb. 21 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. His father is the late Brian Burton. He has a sister, Alexis, who is one year old.
Grandparents are Jerry and Rhonda Glenn of Larned and William K. and Charlene Burton of Russell. Great-grandparents are William D. and Janis Fairchild and Milton and Irene Hiebert, all of Larned; Marjorie Glenn of Garden City; and Ruth Burton of Council Grove.
March 11, 2007
McAtee son
Trent and Jenny McAtee of Pratt announce the birth of their son, Grant Douglas McAtee born on Feb. 16 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Doug and Jan Meyer of Pratt, and Terry and Jean McAtee of Great Bend. Great-grandparents are Jess and Marilyn Kennedy of Pratt, Vic and Loma McAtee of Lyons, and Harold and Margaret Meier of Claflin.
Stephens daughter
Chris and Joelle Stephens of Overland Park announce the birth of their daughter Alexa Kay Stephens, born on Jan. 22 at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park. She weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and was 17 inches long. She has one sister, Reagan Elizabeth who is 3 years old.
Grandparents are John and Cindy Lee of Great Bend, Steve and Marlene Stephens of Kincaid, Mark and Joye Friesen of Pretty Prairie, and Farrell and Mary Belt of Wichita.
Great-grandparents are Don and Erma Meyer of Great Bend, Ira and Faye Stephens of Kincaid, and Dorothy Siebert and Mildred Friesen of Pretty Prairie.
