Matthew and Rachel Feldewerd, of Avon, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Palmer Melissa Feldewerd, at 5:06 a.m., Oct. 19, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Big brothers Mason and Teagan and big sisters Riley, Addalyn and Skylar welcomed her home. Grandparents are Jim and Deb Feldewerd, of Melrose; and Lisa Thomas and Ken Pflueger, of Avon. Great-grandparents are Erwin and the late Dorene Feldewerd, of Meire Grove; and Verda Reinke, of Avon.
Aimee and Jeff Duchene, of New York Mills, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Autumn Mae Duchene, Sept. 27, 2022. She was delivered by Doctor Laura DuChene at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Welcoming her was proud sibling Ember. Proud grandparents are Bob and Carol Duchene, Gina Zimmermann and Gale Zimmermann.
Austin and McKayla Douvier, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Lee Douvier, at 6:13 p.m., Oct. 8, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Ken and Dar Douvier, of Melrose; and Brian and Nancy Roske, of Grey Eagle. Great-grandparents are Rita Frieler, of Melrose; and Roger and Kathy Roske, of Grey Eagle.
Edgar Sanchez and Rocio Ramirez, of Osakis, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Xiomara Ixchel Sanchez Ramirez, at 3:22 a.m., Sept. 22, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Guilleloaldo and Maria Sanchez and Abdon and Emy Ramirez.
Adam and Ashley Berscheit, of Browerville, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Maya Grace Berscheit, at 11:13 a.m., Sept. 27, 2022, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Siblings Lexi, 7.5 , Braxton, 5, Blair, 3.5, and Kaiden, 1, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Dennis and JoAnn Gerads, of Albany; Mark and Jessica Berscheit, of Grey Eagle; and Marvin Breth, of Albany.
Kevin and Jessica Gruber, of Belgrade, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Maddie Jane Gruber, at 3:06 p.m., Sept. 22, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Big brother Cameron, 6, and big sister Emma, 2, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Al and Jane Wiener, of Sauk Centre; and Dennis and Bernice Gruber, of Lake Henry. Great-grandparents are Ray and Joyce Citterman, of Ivanhoe; and Archie and Regina Meemken, of Melrose.
Brandon and Kelli Sawyer, of Sartell, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jett Todd Sawyer, at 5:29 p.m., Aug. 26, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Craig and Kay Sawyer, of Melrose; Todd Schroeder, of Brooklyn Park; and Chere Doerscher, of Andover. Great-grandparents are Pete and Marilyn Heidgerken, of Freeport; and George and Joyce Sawyer, of Wheaton.
David and Jenna Justin, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Paityn Ann Justin, at 9:14 a.m., Sept.18, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Welcoming her home were big brothers, Aiden, 3, and Dylan, 2. Grandparents are Nancy Stoermann, of Melrose; Jeff Friedrichs, of Sauk Centre; Mary Ann Justin, of St. Cloud; and Kevin and Renee Justin, of St. Stephen.
Brandon and Kelli Sawyer, of Sartell, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jett Todd Sawyer, at 5:29 p.m., Aug. 26, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Craig and Kay Sawyer, of Melrose; Todd Schroeder, of Brooklyn Park; and Chere Doerscher, of Andover. Great-grandparents are Pete and Marilyn Heidgerken, of Freeport; and George and Joyce Sawyer, of Wheaton.
David and Jenna Justin, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Paityn Ann Justin, at 9:14 a.m., Sept.18, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Welcoming her home were big brothers, Aiden, 3, and Dylan, 2. Grandparents are Nancy Stoermann, of Melrose; Jeff Friedrichs, of Sauk Centre; Mary Ann Justin, of St. Cloud; and Kevin and Renee Justin, of St. Stephen.
Eric and Katie Lauer, of St. Martin, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Levi Thomas Lauer, at 3:01 p.m., Aug. 24, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. He weighed 9 pounds and measured 19.5 inches long. Levi was welcomed home by big brother Landon, 5, and big sister Raelyn, 3. Grandparents are Randy and Mary Lauer, of St. Martin; and Alvin and Bernie Holdvogt, of New Munich.
Benjamin and Margaret Sonnek, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Reuel Kerry Sonnek, at 11:44 p.m., Aug. 30, 2022, at home with midwife Elizabeth Meyer assisting. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Welcoming him home is big brother Eoghan Giovanni Sonnek, 2. Grandparents are Katherine McCabe of Tyler, TX and Daniel and Kathleen Sonnek of Lake Crystal. Great-grandparents are Ann Tobin of Cherry Hill, N.J. and Bill and Helen Sonnek of Easton.