Quinn Elise Smith
Rayne Smith of Sterling is the mother of a daughter born at 6:46 p.m. March 5, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Quinn Elise Smith weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Shawn Smith and Nikki Scott, both of Sterling.
Maternal great-grandparents are Vanessa Scott of Sterling and Bill Scott of Rock Falls.
Avery Christine Heaton
Erica and Cory Heaton of Prophetstown are the parents of a daughter born at 3:51 p.m. March 5, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Avery Christine Heaton weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Scott and Roxane Gluff of Prophetstown.
Paternal grandparents are Darla and Clare Corbin and Leo and Kim Heaton, all of Prophetstown.
Gideon Caden Ray Herrmann
Stacey and Joshua Herrmann of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 6:53 a.m. March 2, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Gideon Caden Ray Herrmann weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Glyn Herrmann, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Lane and Lori Mansen of Dixon and William Carter of Rock Falls.
Paternal grandparents are Geoff and Karin Floto of Dixon and Paul Javurek of Rockford.
Maternal great-grandparents are Robert and Phyllis Mansen of Aurora.
Paternal great-grandparents are Raymond and Ursala Packard of Dixon.
Brynnlee Ryann Cooksey
Kortney Jonaway of Sterling and Aaron Cooksey of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 2:23 p.m. Feb. 24, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Brynnlee Ryann Cooksey weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Debra Jonaway and Kurk Jonaway, both of Sterling.
Paternal grandparents are Laurie Cooksey and Bret Cooksey, both of Rock Falls.
Nijah Jase Nettz
Shanna and Jase Nettz of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 9:12 p.m. March 1, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Nijah Jase Nettz weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Ivan Jacobson, 6, Melody Jacobson, 5, and Jasia Nettz, 11 months.
Maternal grandparents are Madeline Nettz and Dale Nettz, both of Dixon.
Paternal grandmother is Tina Withers of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandmother is Mary Bend of Dixon.
Gunner Tripp and Claire Evelyn Rodriguez
Mallory White and Romeo Rodriguez of Sterling are the parents of twins, a son and daughter, born at 12:58 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively, Feb. 29, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Gunner Tripp Rodriguez weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length. Claire Evelyn Rodriguez weighed 5 pounds at birth and was 19 inches in length.
They are welcomed by Jasmine Mariah, 9, Alexandra Jade, 8, and Triston Jeffrey, 5.
Maternal grandparents are Jeff White of Rock Falls and Cindy and Bobby King of Washington state.
Paternal grandmother is Juanita Andrews of Sterling.
Maternal great-grandmother is Phyllis White of Sterling.
Mia Estelle Graham
Cassandra Salmon and Hayden Graham of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 12:33 p.m. Feb. 28, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Mia Estelle Graham weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Tonia Salmon and George Salmon, both of Sterling.
Paternal grandparents are Heather Matznick of Rock Falls and Jason and Dawn Graham of Sterling.
Maternal great-grandparents are Rachel Espinoza and Homer and Kari Salmon, all of Sterling.
Paternal great-grandparents are Cheri and Gary Dunaven of Rock Falls and Diane Graham of Sterling.
Kalob Kenneth-Lee Bonnell
Roxiana Mae Stingley and Justin Lee Bonnell of Amboy are the parents of a son born at 5:01 p.m. Feb. 14, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Kalob Kenneth-Lee Bonnell weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Xavier M. Bonnell, 10, and Brooke A. Bonnell, 8.
Maternal grandparents are Debi Toms of Amboy and Ronnie Kemp of Dixon.
Paternal grandparents are Lyle and Tamara Bonnell of Kyles Ford, Tenn.
Maternal great-grandmothers are Dortha Richards and Sharon Kemp, both of Dixon.
Reese Benjamin James Thompson
Audry and James Thompson of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 8:19 p.m. Feb. 22, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Reese Benjamin James Thompson weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Aedan, 3, and Mackynzie, 1.
Maternal grandmother is Heather Bruins of Rock Falls.
Paternal grandparents are Micheal Thompson and CC Thompson, both of Rock Falls.
Maternal great-grandparents are Christy (Bob) Lafferty of Rock Falls and Dennis Bruins Sr. of Nelson.
Paternal great-grandmother is Betty Rowbottom of Sterling.
Taylor Rayne Thomas
Cole and Tara Thomas of Rochelle are the parents of a daughter born at 8:28 p.m. Dec. 30, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
Taylor Rayne Thomas weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length.
She is welcomed by Rylie, 4.
Maternal grandparents are John and Lolly O’Rorke of Steward and Ann Svoboda of Harvard.
Paternal grandparents are Kathy Thomas of Amboy and Darrel Thomas of Dixon.
Maternal great-grandmother is Betty O’Rorke of Rochelle.
Paternal great-grandparents are Shirley McLindsay of Amboy and Lovene Thomas of Mountain Home, Ark.
Zaydon Alan Grove
Laci Williams and Brent Grove of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 2:59 a.m. March 8, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Zaydon Alan Grove weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Michael Williams, 7, and Lexia Williams, 6.
Maternal grandparents are Traci Grassnickle of Sterling and Pat Grassnickle of Rock Falls.
Paternal grandparents are Scott and Deann Grove of Rock Falls.
Maternal great-grandparents are Linda Kinnicutt and Clifford Kinnicutt, both of Sterling.
Paternal great-grandparents are Gerald and Lois Grove of Sterling and Barry and Kathy Fogarty of Rock Falls.
Kamden Dale Francis
Kelly and Kurt Francis of Milledgeville are the parents of a son born at 7:57 a.m. March 2, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Kamden Dale Francis weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth and was 22.5 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Kyson Francis, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Bart and Cindy Ottens and Doug Queckboerner, all of Chadwick.
Paternal grandparents are Bruce and Roxanne Francis of Milledgeville.
Autumn Rain Kastner
Karey and Jason Kastner of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 8:17 a.m. Feb. 24, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Autumn Rain Kastner weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.
She is welcomed by Jayce, 6, and Gunner, 3.
Maternal grandparents are Marty and Karen Hey of Grand Detour.
Paternal grandparents are Kathy and Vince Melendrez and John Kastner, all of Dixon.
Maternal great-grandparents are Cy and Mary Lu Melwid of Naperville and Roxy Ward Hey of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandparents are Al and Shirly Kastner of Dixon.