Sydney and Saulo Ortiz, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Amary Elizabeth Ortiz, at 4:36 p.m., April 3, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Jeff and Sue Petermeier, of Melrose, and Armando and Maria Ortiz, of Melrose. Great-grandpa is Cletus Meyer, of Greenwald.
Savannah Sprau and Austin Bueckers, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Amari Jennifer Bueckers, at 8:55 p.m., March 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Angela and David Sprau, of Pequot Lakes, and Rodney Bueckers, of Albany. Great-grandparents are Diane and Barney Bueckers, of Albany.
Calliena and Allen Kociemba, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Deluca Dawn Kociemba, at 6:25 a.m., April 5, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.25 inches long. Welcoming her home were big brothers Tatum, 10, and Cayden, 8. Grandparents are Judy and Don Kociemba, of Avon, and Julie Ostendorf and Del Hoffman, of Big Lake.
Scott and Sarah Boser, of Sauk Centre, are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora Josephine Boser, March 15, 2023, at 4:25 p.m., at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Grandparents are Jerome (Buddo) and Mary Schmitz, of St. Cloud; and Jeff and Carolyn Boser, of Pierz. Remaining great- grandparents are Josephine Leko, of Sauk Centre; Marita Schmitz, of Sauk Centre; and Shirley Boser, of Pierz.
Tony and Pam Schlangen, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Julie Schlangen, at 3:38 a.m., March 3, 2023, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital in Sauk Centre. She weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Welcoming her home were Hailey, 8, Luke, 5, and Addison, 3. Grandparents are Ken and Julie Zimmermann, of Sauk Centre, and Dale and Julie Schlangen, of Lake Henry. Great-grandparents are Roy and Adeline Middendorf, of Sauk Centre.
Joe and Kasey Jenc, of Alexandria, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Elliot Glen Jenc, at 6:33 p.m., Jan. 27, 2023, at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria. He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19 and 1/4 inches long. Big brother Logan, 2 1/2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Glen and Jane Jenc, of Sauk Centre, Kelly Kerfeld and Chad Finken, of Freeport, and the late John Wiechmann.
Morgan Jackels-Linn and Connor Quinn, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laken Tracy Quinn, at 7:46 a.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Big sister Aspen, 4, welcomed her home. Grandparents include Kurt and Tracy Linn, of Grey Eagle; Jeremy and Tonya Greiner, of Dassel; and Frank and Gina Quinn, of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Sharon Linn, of Albany; John and Lori Jackels, of Freeport; Joann Masters, of Redwood Falls; and Jon Linn of Melrose.
Matthew and Abby Myers, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Emry Joseph Myers, at 9:53 p.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. Welcoming him home were big brothers, Tyson and Cam. Grandparents are Jeff and Sharon Wessel, of Melrose; Kevien and Sandy Schroeder, of Sauk Centre; and Craig and Karrie Myers, of Jeffers. Great-grandma is Kathy Hinnenkamp, of Melrose.
Morgan Jackels-Linn and Connor Quinn, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laken Tracy Quinn, at 7:46 a.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long Big sister Aspen, 4, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Kurt and Tracy Linn of Grey Eagle, Jeremy and Tonya Greiner of Dassel and Frank and Gina Quinn of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Sharon Linn of Albany, John and Lori Jackels of Freeport, Joann Masters of Redwood Falls and Jon Linn of Melrose.
Kevin and Mariah Klaphake, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Clayton Jon Klaphake, at 8:50 a.m., Feb. 22, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Big sister Mallory, 2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Joe and Sharon Schwieters, of Greenwald; and Steve and Pam Klaphake, of Freeport.
Jeremiah and Shannon Jordan of Belgrade, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Marian Jordan, at 8:32 p.m., Feb. 10, 2023, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Peter and Annmarie Jordan and John Gregory, both of Sauk Centre and Christy Gregory of Avon. Great-grandparents are Margaret Jordan of Howard Lake, Roberta Lent of Baxter, Phyllis Stewart of Benson and Clifford Sockness of Oakdale.
Evan and Heather Host, of Meire Grove, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Tristan Gene Host, at 11:36 a.m., Feb. 8, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.