Births Announced
Spohn: Daniel and Maria (Villicania) Spohn of Louisville, Ky., are the parents of a son, Samuel Mel, born Jan. 9 at University of Louisville Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mel and Jan Villicania of Western Springs. Paternal grandparents are Don and Georgine Spohn of Ohio, Ill. Great-grandparents are Anthony Villicania of Berwyn, Alberta Spohn of Ohio, Ill., and Julia Wishnewski of Spring Valley.
Andersen: Jeremy Andersen and Karen Paschall of Malden are the parents of a daughter, Emily Madison, born Jan. 8 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length.
Anderson: Aaron and Roxanna (Alleman) Anderson of Bethel, Alaska, are the parents of a son, Ezekiel Aaron, born Jan. 13 at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Dori Gbur of Princeton, and Kim Alleman of Magnolia. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Linda Anderson of Little Lake, Mich. Great-grandparents are Darrell and Jeanne Alleman of Granville, Phyllis Gbur of Peru, the late Chuck and Berniece Dawson, William and Sophie Seward of Pharr, Texas, and the late Harold and Francis Anderson.
Briddick: Josh and Sarah (Widdicombe) Briddick of Spring Valley are the parents of a son born Jan. 12 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
McCord: Scott A. and Heather (Pendarvis) McCord of Peoria are the parents of a son, Grady Michel, born Dec. 21. He weighed 6 pounds, 10.4 ounces, and measured 18.5 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Meyer, 3. Grandparents are Kay McCord of Peoria and the late Michel McCord, and Lyle and Colleen Pendarvis of Ohio, Ill.
Drinan: Matthew and Nikki (Kaiser) Drinan of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Misha Kiara Piper, born Jan. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 18 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Brady Kaiser-Bell, 20, and Nicholas Kaiser-Bell, 16, and one sister, NalaRose Noelle Drinan 2. Maternal grandparents are Paul Kaiser of Savanna and Keith Kaiser of Neponset. Paternal grandparents are Mick and Dianne Drinan of Ottawa. Great-grandparents are Sandy Lootens of Buda, Ina Kaiser of Rock Island, Violet Ratajzik of Quincy and the late George P. Ratajzik Sr., and the late Eugene and Esther Drinan.
Pursell: Jeff and Amanda (Olds) Pursell of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Haley Nicole, born Jan. 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Wyatt, 3.
Morales: Jose and Juana (Avana) Morales of DePue are the parents of a son born Jan. 13 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
Baird: Maria Francisco and Derek Baird of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Cecelia Louise, born Jan. 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Pete and Margie Francisco of Spring Valley. Paternal grandparents are Rich and Lorna Baird of Dalzell. Great-grandparents are Louise McKirgan of Spring Valley and Pete Francisco of Spring Valley.
Morse: David and Kimberly (Fandel) Morse of Princeton are the parents of a son Maxim (Max) Bryant, born Jan. 14 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 22 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Jameson, 2 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Susan Fandel of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Colleen Morse of Malden.
Hayden: Wade Hayden and Kassi Bachman of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Skylar Kay, born Jan. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Shelly Clore of Henry and Trent Bachman of Henry. Paternal grandparents are Paula Smith of Princeton, Mike Hayden of Putnam and Don Smith of Tiskilwa.
Barnette: Jason Barnette and Samantha (Stiltner) Webb of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Jan. 17 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
