Antonio and Emilea Portugal, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Celia Coco Portugal, at 5:30 a.m., Nov. 3, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Bonnie Arnzen, of St. Rosa; and Socorro Portugal and Xochitepee Morelos, of Mexico.
Grant and Amy Johnson, of Albany, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Vivian Elaine Johnson, Oct. 14, 2022, at 1:09 a.m. at the St. Cloud Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dave and Karen Mueller, of St. Rosa; and Ritchie and Janet Johnson, of Kerkhoven. Proud great-grandparent is Katherine Mueller, of Melrose.
Aaron and Jessica Radermacher, of Brooten, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Rayna Jean Radermacher, Oct. 18, 2022 at 3:07 p.m. She was delivered by Dr. Haeg at CentraCare Health – Sauk Centre. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Welcoming her are proud siblings Faith (16), Aiden (15), Lilly (12), Austin (9), Maria (6) and Asher (3). Proud grandparents are Greg and Audrey Radermacher, of Brooten, Jim Proell, of Sauk Centre and Joyce Schoen, of Sauk Centre.
Rebecca Schaefer and Tyler Barkley, of St. Cloud, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Luella Wren Barkley, Oct. 18, 2022 at 1:31 a.m. She was Delivered by Dr. Rebecca Stephan at CentraCare – Sauk Centre. She weighted 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Renee and Andrew Schefers, of Foley, Jennifer Barkley and David Gorham, of Montevideo, Christopher Barkley, of Los Angeles and Mike Hattestad & Sharon Messer, of Sauk Centre. Proud great-grandparents are Anthony and Judi Raper, of Paynesville.
Spencer Amundson and Haily Meyer, of Belgrade, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Bentley Cletus Amundson, at 11:29 a.m., Oct. 14, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Tom and Lorene Meyer, of Greenwald; Thor Amundson, of Belgrade; and Craig and Julie Hanson, of Belgrade. Great-grandparents are Cletus Meyer, of Greenwald; Lorraine Amundson, of Glenwood; and Craig and Terri Anderson, of Brooten.
Brian and Katie Kerfeld, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Bryce Robert Kerfeld, at 5:19 a.m., Sept. 22, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Big brother Bo, 21 months old, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Jeff and Karen Kerfeld, of Freeport; and Boyd and Patti Buyck, of Danvers.
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.