Morgan             Lea Waninger

Heather and Todd Waninger of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 8:38 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

Morgan Lea Waninger weighed 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Bailey Waninger, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Jane Bender of Iowa City, Iowa, and Bob Bender of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Tony and Sandy Waninger of Fulda, Ind.

Maternal great-grandparents are Al and Loraine Bender of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-grandparents are Kenny and Joann Waninger of Fulda, Ind., and Clara Wilgus of Ferdinand, Ind.


Laney Kaye Friday

Jessica Garza and Trenton Friday of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 9:39 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

Laney Kaye Friday weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Derik A. Garza, 4.



Aleha            Tamara Muñoz

Theresa Depellegrin and José Luis Muñoz Reynoso of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 11:01 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2009 at CGH Medical Center.

Aleha Tamara Muñoz weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Tiara Anahi Muñoz, 8.

Maternal grandparents are Bea and Bob Saner of Springfield.

Paternal grandparents are Juan Muñoz Marquez and Rosa Maria Reynoso de Muñoz of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Vern and June Cracraft of Macomb.

Paternal great-grandparents are Antonio and Petronila Muñoz of Chicago.



Anna             Grace Timmons

Kelly and Dan Timmons of Davenport, Iowa, are the parents of a daughter born on Feb. 11, 2009, at Genesis East, Davenport, Iowa.

Anna Grace Timmons weighed 11 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 22 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Nicole, 9, Allison, 7, Nathan, 5, and Jacob, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Jan and Bob Wiersema of Morrison and Joan and Bob Timmons of Blue Grass, Iowa.

Maternal great-grandparents are Clausina and Don Huizenga of Morrison.



Darian              Taylor Bridgeman

Jennifer and Brad Bridgeman of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 4:57 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2009, in Rockford.

Darian Taylor Bridgeman weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 17.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Desiree Bridgeman, 11, Destiny Bridgeman, 10, Desmond Bridgeman, 7, and Damian Bridgeman, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Deana Smith of Sterling and Carson Breeden of Newport, Ind.

Paternal grandparents are Jill and Roy Bridgeman of Dixon.



Stella Mae       Grace Lenox

Marcy and Scott Lenox of Round Lake are the parents of a daughter born at 12:33 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2009, at Lake Forest Hospital.

Stella Mae Grace Lenox weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was 19.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Jan and John Tomczak of Sterling and Mike Kendall of Milledgeville.

Paternal grandparents are Maureen and Dave Lenox of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Margaret Kendall and Lloyd Baughman, both of Milledgeville.


Emily Anne Wilcox

Katie and Adam Wilcox of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 3 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

Emily Anne Wilcox weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Lucas, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Gail Anderson of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Bob and Jeanne Wilcox of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandmother is Anne Anderson of Sterling.



Samuel           Joseph Yonker

Elizabeth and David Yonker of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 6:47 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

Samuel Joseph Yonker weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and was 19.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Ann and Lee Hammer of Canton, Mo.

Paternal grandparents are John and Sarah Yonker of Columbia, Mo.

Maternal great-grandparents are Bob and Betty Stow of Canton, Mo.

Paternal great-grandfather is Mark Randle of Fort Worth, Texas.



Alexander Khoi Nguyen Dang

Levan Nguyen and Vu Lam Dao Dang of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 2:29 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2009, at CGH Medical Center.

Alexander Khoi Nguyen Dang weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.



Alexander        Izaihas Briseño

Jill M. Ripsky and Alex Briseño of Coal City are the parents of a son born at 3:39 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2009, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet.

Alexander Izaihas Briseño weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 19.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Julie Coffman of Sterling and Carl Ripsky of Braidwood.

Paternal grandparents are Connie Martinez of Dallas, Ga. and Martin Briseño of Sterling.



Ryan               Henry Woodard

Gina and Breck Woodard of Fairchild AFB, Wash., are the parents of a son born at 4:35 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2009, in Spokane, Wash.

Ryan Henry Woodard weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Tyler Woodard, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Laura Daniels of Sterling, Mich.

Paternal grandparents are Terry and Linda Woodard of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandmother is Audrey Fadden of Sterling.



Jack            Gerard McGrail

Mary and Matthew McGrail of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 4:53 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2009, at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

Jack Gerard McGrail weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Annie Rose, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Linda and Charlie Dunphy of Harmon.

Paternal grandparents are Dick and Julie McGrail of Nachusa.

Maternal great-grandmother is Alma Shettler of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Sam and Betty Wells of Dixon.



Van              Joseph Poulter

Whitney and Randy Poulter of Prophetstown are the parents of a son born at 7:52 a.m. on Dec. 21, 2008, at KSB Hospital.

Van Joseph Poulter weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Doug and Pam Hughes of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Larry and Nora Poulter of Prophetstown.

Maternal great-grandmother is Effie Hughes of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Nancy Hagerman and Gene Poulter, both of Prophetstown.



Brooks             Patrick Knudson

Susie and Pete Knudson of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 8:24 a.m. on Feb. 25, 2009, at KSB Hospital.

Brooks Patrick Knudson weighed 9 pounds at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Sophie, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Steve Terranova Sr. of Dixon and the late Carol Terranova.

Paternal grandparents are Harlan and Patricia Knudson of Dixon.