William “Caleb” Zohner and Bridget Shelden, Norfolk, a daughter, Grace Ann, born July 15, 2021, 5:42 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents are LeRoy Shelden and Ann Shelden, both of Norfolk, and Bill and the late JoAnn Zohner of Battle Creek. Great-grandparen… Read more

Taylor and Sarah (Fanta) Johnson, Hartington, a son, William Jeffrey, born July 7, 2021, 11:37 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Sibling is Marlee, 20 months. Grandparents are Jeff and Gaylene Johnson of Columbus and Bill and Colleen Fanta of Creighton. Great-grandpar… Read more

Kevin LaVey and Hannah Henery, Norfolk, a daughter, Layla Grace, born July 6, 2021, 7:37 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Siblings are Hendrix, 6, and Izabella, 2. Grandparents are Galin Heimann of Pilger and Heath Henery and Sandra LaVey, both of Norfolk. Great-gran… Read more

Markus and and Miranda (Clausen) Tomka, Stanton, a son, Maverick Allen, born June 16, 2021, 1:35 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Siblings are Jace, 3, and Riley, 2. Grandparents are Doug and Shawnette Tomka of Hoskins and Chris and Denise Clausen of Norfolk. Great-… Read more

Sam and Stephanie (Carlson) Prokopec, West Point, a son, Eli James, born June 16, 2021, 7:19 p.m., Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Sibling is Everett, 19 months. Grandparents are Scott and Jody Carlson and Jim and Donette Prokopec, all of Norfolk. Great-grandparents are Le… Read more

Steven and Brittni (Swedberg) Fleer, Albion, a daughter, Rylie Jo, born June 8, 2021, 7:21 a.m., Boone County Health Center, Albion, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Siblings are Mallorie, 8, Mackenzie, 8, and Kendall, 6. Grandparents are Rob and Jane Fleer of Hoskins and Ben and Rae Jeanne Swedberg of N… Read more

Derreck and Kelly (Steffensmeier) Marx, Wisner, a daughter, Rylee Mae, born May 25, 2021, 6:45 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Siblings are Braxton, 5, and Harper, 3. Grandparents are Gerald and Anita Steffensmeier of Howells and Tim and Jeanette Marx of Wisner. Gr… Read more

Chad and Morgan Jo (McCallum) Ernesti, Lincoln, a daughter, Hadley Jo, born June 8, 2021, 4:36 p.m., Bryan Health, Lincoln, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Sibling is Paisley, 3. Grandparents are Kent and Sally McCallum and Marvin and Gayleen Ernesti, all of Norfolk. Great-grandparents are Jan Froehlich… Read more

Kenny and Stephanie Wurdinger, Stanton, a son, Maverick Layne, born June 3, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Grandparents are Don and Susan Wurdinger of Stanton and Don and Susan Holub of Snyder. Great-grandparents are Joyce McManigal of Stanton and Delio… Read more

Jonathan and Stefanie (Dreger) Sladek, Chambers, a daughter, Autumn Marie, born May 27, 2021, 3:32 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Siblings are Aubrey, 8, and Sandy, 5. Grandparents are Ed and Karen Sladek of Chambers and Steve and Susan Dreger of Norfolk.  Read more

Andy and Cortney (Arduser) Nordhues, Randolph, a daughter, Alivia Marie, born May, 20, 2021, 3:04 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 7 pounds. Sibling is Adalyn, 18 months. Grandparents are Mark and Danni Arduser of Battle Creek and Mark and Kathie Nordhuse of Randolph. Great-grandparents… Read more

Isaiah LeComte and Leah Ritze, Winside, a daughter, Teagan Johanna, born May 20, 2021, 9:39 p.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Siblings are Griffin, 18, Alexa, 14, Braidon, 11, and Dayton, 3. Grandparents are Robert and Karla Ritze of Columbus, Tami Werner of Norfolk a… Read more

Mitchell and Allison (Booras) Wieser, a son, Benson William, born May 21, 2021, 7:41 a.m., Faith Regional Health Services, 9 pounds, 7 ounces. Sibling is Briar, 22 months. Grandparents are Andrew and Kristy Booras of Norfolk and Steve and Karen Wieser of Humphrey. Great-grandparents are Mary… Read more