Birth Announcements Archives

weighing in at 5 lbs. 10 oz.
measuring 19 inches

Steve and Jodi Haer are proud to announce the arrival of their baby daughter, Maggie Lauryn. She was born July 29, 2004, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Maggie weighed 5 lbs., 10 oz. and was 19” long.

She is welcomed home by her big sisters, Morganne and Lexie.

Grandparents are Garth and Shirley Haer and Darrel and Cathi Fulton of Villisca. Great grandparents are Orville and Peg Fast and Hal and Arlene Fulton.

weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz.
measuring 20.5 inches

Chad and Courtney Means of Ames, IA, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Julia Lynne, born September 13, 2004. She weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz, and was 20.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Dennis and Pat Means of Villisca and Steve and Cindi Dale of Knoxville, IA.

Great-grandparents are Clark and Marie Means of Villisca; Evelyn Theobld of Ohiowa, NE; and Charles and Dorothy Swanson of Ottumwa, IA.

weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz.
measuring 21 inches

Scooter and Patty Sharp of Garner, North Carolina are the proud parents of their first child, a baby girl Peyton Joan Sharp born Sept. 16, 2004. She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and measured 21 inches in length.

Grandparents are Tom and Gail Knapp of Villisca, IA and John and Mary Farrell of Blue Springs, MO.

weighing in at 7 lbs
measuring 20 inches

David and Brenda Johnston of Urbandale, IA proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Freshour Johnston. She was born June 26, 2004 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Amelia is the granddaughter of Eldena Freshour of Lenox, IA; Richard Freshour of Villisca; and Jeff and Marge Woythal of Kansas City, MO.

Great-grandparents are Marcella Ingram of Corning, Wilma Freshour of Villisca, and Bob and Grace Woythal of Muskego, WI.

weighing in at 8 lbs, 2 oz.
measuring 20 inches long

Greg and Sheila Polk of Sidney, IA would like to announce the birth of their first child, a son, Dakota James Polk, born August 15, 2004 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Grandparents are Kim and Michele Polk of Sidney and Allan and Phyllis Garey of Villisca.

Great-grandparents are Charlie and Erma Faye Polk of Sidney, Ken and Beverly Johnson of Lincoln, NE, Bill and Bonnie Garey of Villisca, and Margaret and Ivan James of Corning.

Great-great grandmothers are Fern Firkins of Villisca and Florence James of Corning.

Step-sister is Maclay Polk of Wahoo, NE

weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz.
measuring 20 inches

Pat and Keli Jackson, of Franklin, TN, announce the arrival of their baby daughter, Lauren Michele. She was born at 9:53 A.M., Saturday, July 10, 2004.

She is welcomed home by her 2 year old brother, Parker Paul.

Grandparents Carol and Lonnie Hearne, of Franklin, TN, and Dee and the late Ron Jackson, of Villisca.

weighing in at 8 lbs. 11 oz.

Richard and Donna Price announce the arrival of their son, Brockus Richard. Brockus was born July 7, 2004.

He was welcomed home by his brother Cole.

Grandparents are Richard and Sharon Price of Corning.

weighing in at 7 lbs 15 oz

Felicia Diggs and Jake Donner welcomed their son on June 4, 2004.

Grandparents are John and Dee Diggs of Glenwood and Theresa Donner of Council Bluffs.

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

weighing in at 7 lbs 7 oz

Victoria Diggs and James Erickson welcomed their son on May 25, 2004.

Grandparents are John and Dee Diggs of Glenwood, IA Elizabeth Jacobs of Sioux City, IA and Allan Erickson of Illinois.

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

weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz
measuring 20 inches

Trace Michael joins a sister, Erin, and a brother, Luke, inthe family of Rich and Melissa Falkenstien of Oswego, KS. He was born on May 20, 2004 at Labette County Medical Center.

Grandparents are Doug and Shirley Maxwell of Villisca and Richard and Jane Falkenstien of Oswego.

Great-grandparents are Gerald and Reba Maxwell and Bill and Bonnie Garey, all of Villisca.

His great-great grandmother is Fern Firkins of Villisca.

Mark and Alyson Skahill of West Des Moines announce the birth of their son, Jackson Thomas, on April 23rd.

Emma Skahill is his "big sister"

Grandparents are Gerald and Joyce Skahill

weighing in at 6 lbs, 9 oz
measuring 20 inches

Jeff and Amy Sallach of Stanton are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a son, Cameron Luke, on April 6, 2004.

Grandparents are Kenny and Carleen Bruning of Stanton and Jim and Joni Sallach of Red Oak.

Great-Grandparents are Carl Albert and Norma Johnson of Stanton, Bernard and Cec Bruning of Red Oak, Pete Burnett of Shelby, and Harlan Sallach of Red Oak

weighing in at 7 lbs, 15 oz
measuring 20 inches long

Matt and Lori Mitchell of Corning IA proudly announce the birth of their first child, a girl, Kayla Ann Mitchell

Kayla was born March 4, 2004, at Greater Community Hospital in Creston.

Grandparents are Doug and Sandy Peterson of Corning and Gary and Marilyn Mitchell of Corning.

Great-grandparents are Lois Mitchell of Creston, IA, Bill and Bonnie Garey of Villisca, and Clark and Wilma Peterson of Corning.

Great-great-grandmother is Fern Ferkins of Villisca.

weighing in at 6 lbs, 10 oz
measuring 19 1/2 inches long

Jim and Tonya Devine proudly announce the birth of a girl, Lillie Grace Devine, born February 27, 2004.

She was welcomed home by siblings Nick, Michael, and Jessie Devine.

Grandparents are Becky Constant of Underwood and the late Don Devine of Villisca. Her great-grandmothers are Yvonne Goldapp of Underwood and
Betty Culley of Springfield, NE.

weighing in at 7 lbs
measuring 20 1/2 inches

Jason and Darci Poston of Villisca, IA, are the parents of a baby girl, Karsyn Jae, born February 14, 2004, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Karsyn weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 1/2 inches.

She is welcomed home by 3 1/2 year old brother Hunter.

Grandparents are Gail and Linda Heard and Roger and Mary Lynn Poston, all of Villisca. Great-grandmother is Lois Rusk Lane, also of Villisca.

weighing in at 6 lbs 10 oz

L.C. and Carrie Currin of Carson, IA, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Amy, on February 1, 2004. Brooklyn was born at Jenny Edmudson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. She was 6 lbs and 10 oz.

Her brother is 7 year old, Logan.

Grandparents are Lawrence, Sr., and Joni Currin, of Villisca; IvaNell Currin of Arlington, TX; and Jerry and Mary Carol Smith of Chariton, IA. Great grandparents are John and Essie Squires of College Springs.

weighing in at 7 lbs, 9oz
measuring 20 1/2 inches long.

Matt and Jenny Jackson of Grant are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Reese Abbey, born Thursday, December 18 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska

Grandparents are Randy and Peggy Jackson of Villisca, Russ and Brenda Hayes and Ron Martin of Red Oak. Great Grandparents are Bonnie Jackson of Coin and Lavern and Mardell Fort of Red Oak.

weighing in at 6 lbs, 2 ozs.
measuring 19 1/4 inches long

Leland and Amy Shipley of Nodaway proudly announce the birth of Sarah Kathleen Shipley. Sarah was born on December 14, 2003 at 11:26 p.m. at the Montgomery County Hospital.

Sarah is welcomed home by her brother, Connor, age two.

Grandparents are Malcolm and Emma Jean Shipley of Nodaway and Tom and Sandy Johnson of Ackley. Great-grandparents are Ray and Marlys Christensen of Clear Lake.

weighing in at 7 lbs, 8 ozs.

David and Denise Henggeler, Ravenwood, MO announce the birth of their son, Trevor Cole, born Thursday, December 18, in Maryville, Missouri.
His brothers are Dalton and Wyatt.

Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Heidi Bartz, Villisca, IA and Georgann Anderson, El Dorado, KS.

Paternal grandparents are Rose and the late Maurus Henggeler, Stanberry, Missouri.

Maternal great-grandparents are Virginia Ball, El Dorado, KS and Alma Bartz, Villisca.

weighing in at 5 lb. 9 oz. born to Holly James of Omaha, NE Great-grandma - Iva James of Stanton	Meaning of Names Advertizers - Contact us to advertise here Advertizers - Contact us to advertise here
born October 19, 2003 weighing in at 3 lbs. 4 1/2 oz measuring 15 1/4 inches long Parents are SPC Patrick and Lorrie Ryan of Manhattan, KS Grandparents are Kent and Mary Gage of Villisca and Buddy and Janie Barnes of Alma, KS Great grands are Harold Strange and the late Phyllis Strange and Lyall and Nickie Gage, all of Villisca; Leo and Lola Ringel of Alma, KS and Robert and Mary Smith of Alta, KS
born October 3, 2003 weighing in at 8 lbs and measuring 21 in. Mom and Dad are Chad and Dixie McCuen of Villisca and big brother is 14 month old Christian Ray McCuen Grandparents are Brenda and James Marteri of Gravity, Marty McCuen of Red Oak, Ruth King of Villisca and Steve King of Omaha. Great-grandparents are Dick and Kathy Bross, Annie and Cecil McCuen of Villisca, Kathryn Jean King Harding, Dick Hoselton and LaVerne Hoselton of Omaha. Great-great-grandmothers are Luella Kernen of Villisca and Elsie Lawson of Corning
born October 11, 2003 at 1:21 a.m. weighing in at 8 lb 5 oz. and measuring 22 inches Parents are Joe and Cindy Chapman of Omaha, NE and big brother is 2 year old Craig. Grandparents are Warren and Donna Chapman of Council Bluffs and Paul and Harriet Olson of Villisca. Great-grandmother is Hazel Penwell of Villisca.
born September 3, 2003 weighing in at 6 lbs. 12 oz. Parents are Jay and Dana Firkins of Des Moines Grandparents are Dennis and Juanita Chaney of Glenwood and Zane and Beverly Firkins of Emmettsburg, Ia. Great-grandparents are Ernie and Phyllis Chaney of Red Oak.
born August 7, 2003 weighing in at 8 lbs, 5 oz.; measuring 21 inches long Matt and Stephanie Rupp of Grimes, IA proudly announce the birth of their first child, a son, Gavin Thompson Rupp. Gavin was born at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Grandparents are John Thompson and the late Carol Thompson of Tama, IA, and Richard and Diane Rupp of Villisca. His great-grandparents are Mrs. Hubert Thompson of Ypsilanti, MI, Mrs. Jack Smith of Adrian, MI, and Mrs. Virgil Sunderman of Villisca.
born August 5 in Boise, ID weighing in at 4 lbs, 4 oz. and is 17 3/4 in. long Pictured are Sarah Bovey, Chlorina Fitzwater holding Sierra Janet Marie, and Mary Ann Fitzwater Sierra is Bill and Chlorina Fitzwater's first great-grandchild. Parents are Sarah and Bruce Bovey of Lucille, ID. Grandparents are Steve and Mary Ann Fitzwater of Dubois, ID and Dwight and the late Janet Bovey of Lewiston, ID. Great-grandparents are Bill and Chlorina Fitzwater of Villisca, IA.
born August 7 in Des Moines, IA weighing in at 4 lbs, 15 oz. Louise Ritchie is proud to announce the arival of another great-granddaughter. Parents are Pearl Conard and Rob Davis of Des Moines. Reahana is welcomed home by her sister Rae Lynn. Grandparents are Bill and Roxanne Keelser and great-grandparents are Louise (Keesler) Ritchie of Villisca and the late Dean Keesler of Prescott. Louise also welcomes Madeline Conard, born to Carrie and Bert Conard and Anthony Ricki Dean Conard born to Brian and Sue Conard. Both additions arrived in March.
born August 1, 2003 weighing in at 8 lbs, 8 oz. and measuring 21 in. Rachael, Jackson and Michaela Williams of rural Villisca are pleased to welcome the arrival of their brother. Parents are Steve and Wendi Williams. Grandparents are David and Corrine Williams of Villisca and Charlene Peats of Palm Harbor, FL and George Peats, deceased.
born August 1, 2003 weighing in at 6 lbs. 1/2oz. and measuring 18 1/4 inches Proud parents are John and Leslie (Harter) Larson of St. Paul, MN. She was welcomed home by sister Adriana Ibanez of San Jose, CA, and brother Chase Ibanez of Minneapolis, MN. Grandparents are Sue Larson of Woodbury, MN; the late Jim Larson; Kenny Gage and the late Carolyn Cole Gage of Villisca; and Gary Harter and Eva Breakenridge of Corning, IA.
Jake and Trevor Marlin wish to announce the arrival of their sister, Chloe Marie Marlin, born July 29, 2003, at Greater Community Hospital in Creston. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 inches long. Parents are Randy and Angie Marlin of Creston. Grandparents are David and Bette Agnew of Nodaway; Donna Marlin of Kansas City, MO; and Gary Marlin of Winterset, IA. Great-grandparents are Herman and Bettie Homer of Kaufman, TX.
born June 19 to Lorrie Lynam Yoakum and Kevin Yoakum at the Arrowhead Community Hospital Glendale, AZ. Aidan weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 18 3/4 inches long. Erick weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Ronald and Ruth Lynam of Stanton, IA, and Vicki Yoakum and the late Richard Yoakum of Topeka, KS.
born July 18, 2003 to Tom and Sheree Rusk of Blue Springs, MO He weighed in at 8 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21 in. long. He is welcomed home by big brother James Michael Rusk who is 7 years old. Among his grandparents are Donna Rusk of Blue Springs, MO and the late Jim Rusk; Sandy and Bob Evers of Belton, MO; and Sandy and John Litterick of Cameron, MO. Great-grandparents are Fredyne Rusk of Villisca, IA and the late Tom Rusk, and Jim and Joyce Hyink of Albuquerque, NM. Great-great-grandparent is Velma Case of Tenville, IA and the late Ivan Case. He is also welcomed home by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Born July 10, 2003 to Steve and Angela Oglesbee weighing in at 9 lbs 4 oz and 20 1/2 inches long 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.
Born Saturday, June 28 Ethel Dellinger of Nodaway, IA proudly announces the birth of her great-great grandson Jacob is the son of Josh and Dusti Ast of Derby, Ks. Grandparents are Don and Melody Ast of Derby, Ks; Great Grandmother is Ruby Jewell of Cawker City, Ks.
Born June 13, 2003 at 3.32 a.m. to Ron and Crystal Kinser of Villisca Welcoming her home was her sister, Mackenzie Grandparents are Larry and Kathy Gaunt of Villisca, Roger and Theresa Burrington of Emerson and the late Everett Kinser.