weighing in at 7 lbs, 1/2 oz

measuring 20 inches long

Born November 25, 2006 at 9:45am in Ames, IA
to Daniel & Angelique (Garey) Sesker

Grandparents: Marv & Mysty Stumbo of Ogden, IA; Charles & Theresa McKee of Villiscsa, IA; Dennis Sesker of Boone, IA; Arvid Garey of Villisca,IA

Great Grandparents:
Jean Harper Stumbo of Boone,IA; Bud & Diane Harper of Creston, IA; Gladys Stumbo of Boone, IA; Richard & Marily McKee of Witchita, KS

weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz

measuring 18 inches long

Hunter and Miranda (Kernen) Faubion, of Nederland, TX announce the birth of their son, Jackie David. Jack was born on August 3, 2006 at 11:12am at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur, TX.

Jack is welcomed home by his sister Addison and brother John.

Grandparents are Meri Kernen of Villisca, and David Kernen of Red Oak, and Dr and Mrs Jackie Faubion of Nederland, TX

Great grandparents are Helen Lowe and Kenneth Kernen, of Villisca

weighing in at 8 lbs 7 oz.

Zane Nicholas Haglund would like to announce the arrival of his new brother, Beckett Quinn. Beckett was born on May 11, 2006 and weighed 8 lbs 7 ounces. Parents are Jennifer and Jason Haglund of Story City.

Grandparents are Janet and Fred Scholey of Villisca and Linda and Duane Haglund of Boone. Great-grandparents are Joyce and Gerald Skahill of Villisca.

weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz.

measuring 20 1/2 in.

Adam and Kari Fast, of Pleasant Hill, IA; wish to announce the birth of their daughter, Brenna Elaine. Brenna was born on May 15, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. Brenna is welcomed home by her brother, Owen.

Grandparents are Larry and Norma Fast, of rural Nodaway and Morey and Holly Clark, of Bellevue, NE.

Great grandparents are Elaine Bisbee, of Villisca; Orville and Peg Fast, of rural Elliott; and Phyllis Davidson, of Bellevue, NE.

Mat and Kate (Gangestad) Birthoff, of Omaha, NE, share the birth of their son, Griffin Alan, born May 29, at Bergan Mercy Hospital.

Grandparents are Alan and Terri Gangestad, of Waterloo, NE; and Mary Ervin of Indianola, IA.

Great-grandparents are Norma and the late Ken Gangestad, of Villisca, IA and Keith and Genny Robinson of Atlantic, IA

weighing in at 8 lbs, 6.4 oz.

measuring 19 1/4 in. long

Terry and Brenda Currin are the parents of a son, Isaac Tyler, born May 17, 2006, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning. He weighed 8 pounds 6.4 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Lawrence and Joni Currin and the late Duane and Betty Rhamy of Villisca. The infant is welcomed home by sisters Conner, Casaundra and Alaina.

Zack and Anna (Wainright) Fuller would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Cole. She was born on May 17 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Emma weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 and 3/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Sandy Wainwright of Villisca and Steve and Cynthia Wainwright of Falls City, Ne. Emma's great grandmother is Mary Helen Wainwright of Bedford, Ia.

Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Connie Fuller of Bowie, MD.

weighing in at
8 lbs, 3 ozs.

measuring 20 3/4 in. long

Adam and Tonya Noll of Salem, NE are the proud parents of their first child, a boy. Traden Thomas was born Friday, March 31, at 11:38 a.m. at the Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, KS.

Maternal grandparents are Bob Watts of Clarinda, and Nancy Watts, Villisca. Great grandparents are Bob and Ruby Harper, and Robert and Joan Watts of Villisca. Great-great grandparents are Pat and Lloyd Thomas of Red Oak.

Paternal grandparents are Gayle and Connie Kennedy, Falls City, NE. Great-grandparents are Tom and Mayme Noll, Reserve, KS, Maribell Barthlomew, Falls City, NE, and Helen Kennedy, Shubert, NE.

weighing in at
7 lbs. 1.4 oz.

measuring 19 in. long

Travis and Julia Paul, of Corning, IA, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Owen Ryan Paul. Owen was born on March 16, 2006, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Proud grandparents are Dick and Marilyn Paul, of Red Oak and Bill and Pat Schmidt, of Fort Madison, IA. Great grandparents are Fred and Lois Roach, of Red Oak and Daryl and Cindy Paul, of Villisca.

weighing in at
8 lbs. 4 oz.

measuring 19 in. long

Doug and Holly Gillespie of Kansas City announce the birth of their son, Gower Samuel-Thomas. Gower was born March 6, 2006, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Gloria Kline of Villisca. Great grandparents are Betty Crawford and the late Clark Crawford, Neil and Marge Kline- all of Clarinda.

Paternal grandparents are Mary Gillespie of Omaha and Terry Gillespie of Red Oak. Great grandparents are Stanley and Norma Skaug of Omaha, Rod Gillespie and the late Ora Gillespie of Brady, Nebraska.

weighing in at 8 lbs. 2 oz.

measuring 20 in. long

Proud parents Victoria Diggs and James Erickson welcomed a baby girl February 15. Briahna Anne weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are John and Dee Diggs of Glenwood, Elizabeth and Joe Jacobs of Sioux City, and Joe Erickson of Farmer City, IL.

Great-grandmothers are Carmelita Lawrence of Villisca and Virginia Diggs of Council Bluffs.

Briahna was welcomed home by her big brother Donovan.

weighing in at 6 lbs. 6 oz.

measuring 19 in long

Kailee Elizabeth Konz was born on February 24, 2006. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Parents are Todd and Chantel Konz, of Red Oak.

Grandparents are Bill and Kristy Konz, of Red Oak and Larry and Dee Figgins, of Villisca. Great-grandfather is Ronald Figgins, of Villisca.

Kailee is welcomed home by her brothers, Kyle and Kody.

weighing in at 6 lbs 4 oz.

measuring 19 1/2 inches long

Denny and Sue Reynolds of Griswold, IA, announce the adoption of a baby girl. Dakota Claire Reynolds was born on March 4, 2006, weighing 6 pounds 4 ounce, and was 19 ½ inches long.

Grandparents are Denny Sr. and Cheryl Reynolds, of Elliott and Marvin and Barbara Focht of Villisca.

weighing in at 6 lbs. 12.5 oz.

measuring 19 inches long

Keith and Jill Currin of Villisca are parents of a daughter, Hayley Christine, born February 27, 2006 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. She weighed 6 lbs., 12.5 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Phillip and Marlis Currin of Villisca, and Ed and Karla Schafer of Corning.

Great-grandparents are Paul and Karen (Russell) Selian of Des Moines, formerly of Corning.

The infant was welcomed home by brother Ryan, 3-1/2.

weighing in at
7 lbs, 1 oz

measuring 19 3/4 in. long

Jalene and David Gutierrez of Des Moines are the proud parents of a daughter. Ashlyn Ane` (Sandin) Gutierrez, born on February 4, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds 1 oz and was 19 3/4 in. long.

Grandparents of Ashlyn are Jerry and Judy Sandin of Red Oak, Don and Donna Hall of Carlisle, IA, and Ben and Carol Gutierrez of Lakewood, CO. Great-Grandmothers of Ashlyn are Margie Blecher of Red Oak and Maxine Pendry of Hartford, IA.

weighing in at just three pounds

Robert Arthur Dunn the IV was born on February 5, 2006 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bobby arrived seven weeks early and weighed three pounds. Parents are Rob and Sarah.

Grandparents are Alan and Susan Andrews of Urbana, IA Christine and the late Bob Dunn of Nodaway, IA

Great Grandparents are Laurena and the late Robert Dunn of Nodaway and Marjorie and the late Francis Wood of Corning IA

weighing in at 8 lbs, 14 oz.

measuring 21 1/4 inches long

Todd and Katie James of Prescott, are the parents of a son, Ethan Todd, born December 31, 2005, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 ¼ inches long.

Grandparents are Doug and Joyce James of Prescott and Ken and Diane Jacobs of Nodaway. Great-grandparents are Virgil James of Villisca, Janice Rasmussen of Atlantic, Mary Patience of Winterset, Dottie Jacobs of Villisca, and Dolores Haley of Nodaway.

Great-great grandmother is Florence James of Corning.

weighing in at 9 lbs

measuring 22 inches long

Dwight Cordell Bovey was born January 18, 2006 to Bruce and Sarah Bovey of Lucile, ID. He joins his sister, Sierra Janet Marie Bovey, 2.5 years old.

Praternal grandparents: Dwight and Dode Bovey and the late Janet Bovey. Maternal grandparents: Steve and Maryann Fitzwater. Great Grandparents are Bill and Chlorina Fitzwater

weighed in at 8 lbs 7 1/2 oz

measuring 10 1/2 inches long

Clayton and Melanie Muller of Dexter, Iowa welcome the arrival of their first child, Lauren Calista. She was born Thursday Dec. 15th at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Lauren weighted 8 lbs. 71/2 oz. And was 101/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Rich and Kathy Govig of rural Lewis and Wendell and Connie Muller of rural Massena. Great Grandparents are Nell Franson of Villisca and Willard and Ruth Muller of Atlantic, Harold and Marjorie Johnson rural Lewis and Ramona Govig of Atlantic.

weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz.

Shannon (Tracy) and Justin Garey of Pilot Mound, IA wish to announce the birth of their daughter Ava Marie Garey. She was born Tues., Oct. 11, at 11:08 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. She weighed 7lbs 15 oz.

Grandparents are Bruce and Sherri Tracy of Maquoketa, IA and Allan and Phyllis Garey of Villisca.

Great Grandparents are Sally Rowan of Andrew, IA Jerry and Janice Yarolem of Maquoketa, Bill and Bonnie Garey of Villisca, and Ivan and Margaret James of Corning.

Great-Great Grandmothers Thelma Horan of Maquoketa, Fern Firkins of Villisca and Florence James of Corning.

weighing in at
7 lbs. 3 ozs.

measuring
20 inches long

Robyn & Joe Benco of Scottsdale, AZ are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Sarah Jae Benco, born August 25th, 2005. Sarah weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Stan & Karen Means of Villisca and Joe & Sue Benco of Geneva, IL.

Great Grandparents are Wilbur and Nola Landphair of Mt. Ayr and Marie and the late Clark Means of Villisca.

weighing in at 7 lb, 2 oz

measuring 19 inches long

Tierney Lea Dalton is welcomed to this world by big sister Delaney.

Tierney, born September 27, is the daughter of Terry and Darcy Dalton of Villisca.

Grandparents are Karen and Kelly Smith of Villisca; Pamela Sandell of Red Oak; Mike Jackson of Villisca. Great Grandparents are Harlan and Marilyn Knoke of Bella Vista Arkansas and Bonnie Jackson of Coin, IA

Dallan Smith welcomes a little sister, Cadence Marie, to the family.

Parents are Kyla Clark and Justin Smith of Villisca.

Grandparents are LaDonna and Eddie Smith of Red Oak, John Clark and Kathy Clark of Villisca.

Great grandmother is Charolette Dunkin of Clarinda.

weighing in at 7 lbs, 7 oz.

Reese Christine Pederson was born June 27, 2005. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. Reese is shown here with four generations: great grandma Laurena Dunn, grammy Chris Dunn, and mom Rachel (Dunn) Pederson. Reese lives in Fort Dodge with her mom and dad Rachel and Rick Pederson.

weighing in at 7 lbs 13.2 oz
measuring 19 3/4 in. long

Kaytlin Renee Shum wants everyone to know she is a big sister. Her sister, Hayleigh Gene, was born on June 17 weighing in at 7 lbs 13.2 oz. and 19 3/4 in. long.

They are the daughters of Jason and Susan Shum of Villisca.

Grandparents are David and Donna Shum of Villisca, Merle and Ethel Glidden of Clarinda. Great grandparents are Juanita Gray of New Market and Harry and Clarice Shum of Clarinda.

weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 oz
measuring 20 inches long

John and Jodi Wineman, Ashley and Rachel of Elkhorn, NE are proud to announce the birth of Kalani Elizabeth, born July 11, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are John and Carol Ann Wineman of Denver, CO, and Kenton and Patsy Wrightsman of Omaha.

Patsy is the former Patsy Rupp and with the late great-grandparents Gordon and Georganna Rupp lived in the Grant area for many years. Great-grandparents are Phyllis Wood of Denver and Elvyn Wrightsman of Beatrice, NE.

weighing in at 7 lbs, 10 oz
measuring 20 1/4 inches long

Doug and Michelle Birt of Prescott are parents of a daughter Alyssa Leanne, born July 8, 2005. Welcoming her home was her brother Cody, 5.

Grandparents are William & Jeanne Birt of Prescott and Doug & Shirley Maxwell of Villisca. Great grandparents are Duane & Rowlene Birt of Prescott, Jaris Holbrook of Corning, Gerald & Reba Maxwell and Bill & Bonnie Garey of Villisca. Great great grandmother is Fern Firkins of Villisca.

weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz

Mike and Darrah Munster of Drexel, MO are the proud parents of Michael William Munster born June 8, 2005.

Michael is the first great grandchild of Justina King of Villisca. Grandparents are Justina's daughter Nancy and the late Marty Leonard of Lincoln, NE

weighing in at 8 lbs, 7 oz.
measuring 20 inches long

Darren and Michelle Moore of Saylorville are the parents of a son Draven Robert born May 18, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. Darven weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Mike and Donna Zotz of Afton and Bob & Janet Moore of Nodaway.

Great Grandparents are Bob and Helen Clem of Creston, Elma Moore of Afton and Ardis Fry of Corydon.

Draven is welcome home by his big sister 3 year old Olivia.

weighing in at 6 lb. 13 oz.
measuring 20 inches long

John and Marci Bennett are the proud parents of Hayden Eli born April 28, 2005 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Grandparents are Pat Bennett of Omaha, Duane and Diane Bennett of Union, NE and Kenton and Patsy Wrightsman of Omaha. Patsy is the former Patsy Rupp and with the great grandparents, Georganna and the late Gordon Rupp, lived in the Grant area for many years.

Great grandparents are Elvyn Wrightsman of Beatrice, NE and Georganna Rupp of Orange City, IA

weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 ozs
measuring 21 3/4 inches long

Steve and Angela Oglesbee of Massena are pleased to announce the arrival of their second son, Rylan Thomas. Rylan was born April 15 at Creighton University Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. Awaiting his arrival was big brother Reese, 21 months.

Grandparents are David and Elizabeth Skahill of Villisca and Dwight and Kathy Oglesbee of Massena. Great-grandparents are Gerald and Joyce Skahill of Villisca and Marie Knapp of Prescott.

weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 ozs.
measuring 20 inches long

Adam and Jen Kline of Shawnee, KS, announce the birth of their daughter, Kate Jennifer. Kate was born March 17, 2005, and weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins big brother Drew, who is two-years old.

Maternal grandparents are Greg and Carolyn Johnson and the late Dwane Peterson of Stanton. Great grandparents are Relda and Merlin Hulquist of Red Oak, Clayton and Dorothy Johnson, and the late Marvin and Mildred Peterson - all of Stanton.

Paternal grandparents are Dick and Gloria Kline of Villisca. Great grandparents are Betty Crawford and the late Clark Crawford, Neil and Marge Kline - all of Clarinda.

Adam and Jen's address is 20822 West 71st Street, Shawnee, KS 66218.

weighing in at 5 lbs, 12 oz
measuring 18 1/2 inches long

Dustin and Kristin Fast would like to announce the arrival of their son Cody Dean Fast. Cody was born on March 6, 2005 at 10:18 a.m. at Creighton University Medical Center.

Grandparents are Paul and Karen Anderson of College Springs and Rich and Kay Fast of Villisca.

Great grandparents are Lowell and Ruth Anderson of College Springs, Dwight and Janice Lewis of Villisca and Orville and Peg Fast, also of Villisca.

weighing in at 8 lbs, 13 oz.
measuring 19 1/4 inches long

John Regan Faubion was born at 3:41 P. M., March 18, 2005, to Hunter and Miranda (Mandi Kernen) Faubion, of Huntsville, TX.

John is also welcomed by his 2 year old big sister, Addison Jean.

His grandparents include Dr. Jack and Mrs. Mary Faubion of Nederland, TX., Meri Kernen of Villisca, David Kernen of Red Oak and Great Grandmother Helen Lowe, Villisca and great grandfather Kenny Kernen, also of Villisca.

Michelle and Tanner Dixon of Nodaway, Mandi's sister and nephew, were in Huntsville for John's arrival.

Welcome Home

On January 24, 2005, Perrie Garland and Michelle Keith of Eden Prairie, MN, welcomed their second child, Hazel June Garland, into their open arms and lives forever.

Hazel was united with her new parents in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, in the People's Republic of China. Hazel's parents and her two-year-old sister Ivy will help Hazel celebrate her first birthday on May 7, 2005.

Hazel's proud grandparents are Phillip and Norma Garland of Villisca; Caryl and Charles Exner of Hopkins, MN; and Michael and Fe Keith of Jacksonville, NC. Other relatives from Villisca include great grandparents Don and Velma Means.

Greetings may be sent to the family at 7146 Topview Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346.

weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz

weighing in at 5 lbs 9 oz

Kayle and Janelle Gray of Savannah, MO are pleased to announce the birth of their twin girls
born January 24, 2005

Grandparents are Mike and Carolyn Gray of rural Clarinda and Norman and Linda Brosi of Savannah.
Great grandparents include Lowell and Patsy Davison of Clarinda and
Elizabeth Gray and the late Roger Gray of Villisca

weighing in at 7 lbs, 7 oz

measuring 19 1/2 inches long

Matt and Stephanie Rupp of Grimes, IA, proudly announce the birth of their second child, a son, Owen Matthew. Owen was born December 14, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was welcomed home by his big brother, Gavin. Grandparents are Richard and Diane Rupp of Villisca and John Thompson and the late Carol Thompson of Tama.

Great Grandparents are Lorraine Sunderman of Villisca, Susan Smith of Adrian, MI and Ruth Thompson of Ypsilanti, MI.

weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz

measuring 21 inches long

Marvin and Julie White announce the blessing of their first grandchild. Jacob Dean White was born January 14, 2005 at 6:27 a.m., at Jackson, TN. Parents are Carl and Jenny White of Bells, TN.

Other grandparents are David and Betty Brooks. Great grandparents are Conrad and Margaret Brooks of Bells, TN and Lorene Johnson of Troy, TN and step great grandmother is Florence Mason of Fremont, NE.

weighing in at 6 lbs, 7.7 oz

measuring 19 1/2 inches long

FIRST BABY OF 2005

Melody Baldwin of Villisca
and Patrick Doyle welcomed in the new year with a daughter born on Sun., Jan. 2, 2005, at 7:50 a.m.

weighing in a 9 lbs.
and measuring 21" long

Adam and Kari Fast of Pleasant Hill, IA would like to announce the birth of their son, Owen Michael Fast. Owen was born Sunday, December 12, 2004 in Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Owen weighed 9 lbs. and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Larry and Norma Fast of rural Nodaway and Morey and Holly Clark of Bellevue, NE.

Great grandparents are Gerald and Elaine Bisbee of Villisca, Orville and Peg Fast of rural Elliott, and Dick and Phyllis Davidson of Bellevue, NE.

weighing in at 4 lbs, 15 1/2 oz
and measuring 17 1/2" long

C.J. Fish is happy to announce the arrival of his brother Cooper Mason born Nov. 30th weighing 4lbs 15½ ounces and 17½" long.

Parents are Chad and Tracy Fish of Pratt, KS.

Grandparents are Kathy Fish of Villisca, IA, Linda Sowens of Sacramento, CA, Mark Fish of Villisca, IA, and Don Sowens of Porterville, CA.